Put in an order via the website. I planned to arrive right when the site said the order would be ready. While the store is situated along Telegraph, parking was plentiful along side streets. Everything was ready when I arrived. I drove everything back to my partner's place. Everything was tasty. The empanada and the chili oil were highlights. The Guava Jasmine tea was tasty, but light in flavor. It was good, but I think I would get what my partner got: Strawberry Potchi. I am not someone who usually likes strawberry boba drinks, but I enjoyed this one. It wasn't too sweet and the strawberry flavor worked (for me). The standard sweetness is 25%, and the drinks were nicely sweetened (I usually order 75% sweetness at other spots). I look forward to going again! read more

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Thrilled to have buko pandan in beverage form in my life. Thanks to Snackpass for making the ordering and pickup process seamless, and the wonderful folks at Kuboba Spot for always being there. If you need more sustenance, there are a wide variety of empanadas and I have definitely bookmarked the catering options should I ever have a party that needs delicious foodstuff. read more

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My first time here. I don't live by but happened to be around. I LOVED IT!!! I've got their Mango wall with mango popping and it was so good! The 25% of sweetness was on point for my taste. The service was friendly. Ambiance was cute and really wanted to take a picture but there were people sitting around so i got shy a little bit lol. The location is kinda far from where i live but i promise you to return!!! Keep up the good job, guys! Thanks! read more

Kuboba Spot - Mango wall with mango popping - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Their empanadas are sooo good - flaky buttery crust, and delicious fillings. I love adobo & logganisa but never had it in empanada form, so wasn't sure if I'd like it, but they made these work so well, from the spices they use to the consistency. Service was also so friendly and genuine. I was able to get the 6 for $33 deal, which I'll probably do again, and they also have a 12 for $63 deal. The empanadas are not small, so two would make a filling meal for me. read more

Kuboba Spot - (6 for $33 deal, they also have a 12 for $63 deal) - so good! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I previously had a chance to try some of their empanadas when they were served at an event I attended - I recalled eating the curry potatoes flavor before, which is indeed spicy (at least for me, who has a weak spice tolerance). I stopped by this past Saturday so I could try some other empanada flavors, the mango cheesecake and longanisa omelette; unfortunately, although strawberry cheesecake was advertised as the flavor of the month on the wall, there was another sign taped over it saying it was no longer available. I also decided to get a guava jasmine green tea, small size, 25% sweetness (which is their default) and with strawberry popping boba since the first topping is free. The small size is 16oz and $5.25 before tip/tax, where the large size is 24oz and $6.45 before tip/tax, with the exception of a few drinks that are subject to a higher charge. I did like the tea and it wasn't sweet at 25% sweetness level, which allows you to really taste the green tea, although I do wish there was stronger guava flavor and that it was possible to customize the ice level. The empanadas were really the star of the show, though; I enjoyed both of them, as the mango cheesecake really satisfies sweet and dairy cravings while the longanisa is more salty. They are a bit flaky, being pastries. The shop offers free sauces, one that is a slightly spicy sweet chili sauce, and the other is spicier. read more

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The empanadas are fire, but the boba was a pass for me. Kuboba Spot has been on my list as they seem like a popular spot for boba lovers. Tucked in the busy streets of Telegraph, you'll be lucky if you get street parking. If you order online, you can snag temp parking (just flash your hazard's) to hop in and out. On a pouring rainy day, I was stoked for my chicken adobo and beef stew "kalderata" empanadas which came out SO warm and toasty. Crispy bite, with a steaming hot inside. Mm! The chicken adobo was THE ONE for me, so flavorful. And I couldn't wait to sneak a bite in the car, before I made it home. The lady working the register was so sweet, and offered me two of their dips which tasted like sweet n sour and chimichurri sauce. I got their popular buko pandan jelly with boba which is made with their homemade square-cut pandan jelly. IDK, the boba texture was more on the hard side, and the jelly I wish was thicker and chewier, as the jelly squares were a lil too tony to get a proper chew in. Regardless, Kuboba seems like a cute lil spot to get your fix of empanadas and filipino-flavored drinks. I loved the service and we love a BIPOC and local-owned biz. Empanadas are a must, I would skip the dranks. read more

Kuboba Spot - Empanadas. So good chicken adobo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I loved the taro drink so much! They definitely have unique flavors and pastries that you won't find elsewhere. As a Filipina, I love seeing businesses that are Filipino or Filipino inspired and successful. So huge shoutout! Parking can be a bit tricky if the street is busy, but for the most part I never found any issues finding parking in the front. read more

Representation for all my Filipinx who feel seen with this spot! (I know I do) I appreciate all the classic Filipino dishes made into small bites like empanadas. It's a creative way to let our dishes be accessible to those who are not as familiar with it. The mochi bread itself was really good too - Third Culture comparable! I did think that the drinks itself were pretty okay, I have had better Ube/Pandan flavored drinks but Kuboba is still a solid spot. I also love the interior set up- They did really well on making aesthetic background for all the food/drink photos. The staff here is SO kind! They made my experience here feel even more warmer. Solid spot to throw into your sweet cravings satisfaction. read more

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First-- service is excellent!!! Everyone there is very family oriented! They're located on Telegraph Ave but in the less busy/ crowded area; which is nice. I love the simple Philippine decor they have! If you're familiar with the Filipinx nursery/ folk song "Bahay Kubo," Kuboba Spot remind me of that- a comforting classic Filipinx song. I wasn't born in the Philippines but I know a little something something thanks to my mom and grandmas. They even have a little cut out of a Bahay Kubo as a seat that makes a great photo op. Here's the pagkain (food) I tried: EMPANADAS: Chicken Kaldereta Chicken Adobo Spicy Curry Flavor of the Month (sept): Togue SWEETS: Ube and pandan mochi Pandan Blondie DRINKS: Taro with Ube Wall Wintermelon Milk Tea I loooooove their empanadas! Freshly made to order and so so filling! The perfect comfort food. Each one i've tried carried the flavors so well! All of our nanays would be so proud! The sweets is exactly what you'd want at a Filipinx party, too! Lol! I def suggest getting one of whatever dessert they currently have in store. As for the drinks, I haven't found a fave just yet. P.s. They cater, too!! Follow their IG for more! @kubobaspot And mine, too :) @rach.eatsrn read more

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I came here for an Elite event and returned the next day. I ordered for myself and my husband and he loved the food. We returned together and parked here. My husband ordered his drink and I ordered mine. He ate his empanada and we walked up to the Telegraph Ave Street Fest as we sipped on our drinks. They were quite good. Again, the people working there were totally nice and they offered samples of some desserts. I couldn't eat them, but my husband could and enjoyed them. I already look forward to my next visit. I'm sure it will be fun. read more

Kuboba Spot - Santa dropping by for a boba drink. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

My one and only go to spot for some nice buttery, flaky, hand crafted empanadas. My favorite empanadas here are the chicken adobo and the mango cheesecake. This spot also does a unique flavor of the month so keep an eye out for that. They also have a great selection of boba as well as an option to cater "party size" drinks. This cafe nails it with top-notch food, drinks, chill atmosphere, staff who always make you feel at home. It is an awesome way to represent the Philippines through their delicious and innovative menu offerings that blend traditional flavors with modern twists, capturing the essence of Filipino cuisine in every bite. read more

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TOO DARN GOOD. Last Saturday I stumbled along this cute Filipino empanada bakery /boba shop. Right off the bat if you come during peak Berkely traffic hours it maybe a little tricky to find parking. I was there Saturday around 2ish and I was able to park right in the front. Staff is extremely accommodating and nice. Thanks for helping me guys! Lol I was also clumsy . Okay! So super excited to share but I loved every single empanada I got. * BEEF KALDERETA (BEEF STEW) * FILIPINO SPAGHETTI * MANGO CHEESECAKE Umm... such a guilty pleasure. It was so flaky and filled with stuffing. Every bite was so savory and satisfying! They have this EPIC garlic oil sauce that I cannot get over. Anywho. See you guys this weekend! I need my fix! :) read more

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I wish I lived closer to Kuboba Spot because recently I am always craving their empanadas. I love exploring different Filipino food spots with my parents. We can easily make the traditional Filipino food at home so they don't often venture out to try something different - and that's where I come in. AND that's where places like Kuboba Spot come in. My mom and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. Easily found street parking right in front, just paid the meter for an hour or so. The shop is small with limited seating inside and a few tables out front. I do love their cute bahay kubo photo spot. We decided to try a variety of empanadas: chicken adobo, kaldereta, spicy curry, longanisa omelette, and embutido. My fav was the longanisa omelette. I was expecting pieces of longanisa and scrambled egg on the inside but instead it was all ground together - still good though! I also really liked the chicken adobo - hard to go wrong with that Filipino classic. I'm definitely going to try out the pepperoni one next time. As for drinks, we got the classic milk tea and mango with fresh mango wall. I got confused when ordering the classic milk tea - their standard is 25% sweet. I opted for the 50% sweet thinking that was the less sweet option like other boba spots but it was actually more. So my drink was a bit sweeter than I usually like but my fault! I know for next time. The mango with fresh mango wall was really good! Especially the fresh mango part. You could tell it was real fruit! Service was quick and we didn't have to wait too long. Just enough time for us to snap some photos at their photo spot while we waited! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Stumbled on this spot while walking to dinner on Telegraph and so glad I did. This spot is awesome! I loved that their standard sweetness level is "not too sweet" (25% sweetness level) because us Asians have that not-too-sweet gene you gotta cater to. On top of the boba drink being just the right amount of sweet, the boba was made to perfect, both sweet and chewy. The kaldereta empanada was also fire! Highly recommend this spot over MOST of the boba shops on Telegraph! Can't wait to go back and try their pandan butter mochi!!!!! read more

Kuboba Spot - @justgrindz Kaldereta empanada and boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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A new hidden gem in the area! They have great food and drinks with a unique twist. I got the guava jasmine green tea with lychee jelly, and the chicken adobo and longanissa omelette empanadas. The tea was amazing -- great strong tea flavor which I love, and not too sweet! The empanadas were also so good! I don't know how they pack such good flavor into it and maintain the great texture of the empanada dough, but it was delicious. The staff is also super friendly and the interior of this place is also really cute. I'd highly recommend this spot! read more

Kuboba Spot - Guava jasmine green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Kuboba Spot has been so uniquely retrofitted with a cute bamboo seating hut at the left and a bamboo covered front counter that it is unrecognizable as a subway shop it once was.. offerings: empanadas, desserts, baked goods, teas, covfefe, boba drinks. eats: beef stew/spicy potatoes w/peas/chicken adobo empanadas @5.95 -these tasty morsels originate from illocos province in the Philippines, some have original fillings, some have U.S. inspired ones. -these are different from their South American cousins in that they are larger, less brick like, have tastier fillings, are made fresh, and very delicate. -empanadas so fresh and thin textured, they break easily due to thin crusts. the eating sensation is better when reheated to a baked, sturdier crust. -a definite return to try some freshly made Philippine baked goods, (i.e. not made from factory :) take outs: -courteous, smiling , quick service, yummy eats and treats. 5 stars. -all offerings are Philippine inspired. boba tea available in 1/2 gallons for special occasions. read more

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I've been looking for a Pandan drink in the east bay, and found Kuboba! The buko Pandan drink is always a great drink to get. It does come at 25% sweet, which is great because I tend to always ask for less sugar but lately I've enjoyed it at 50% sweet instead! We also tried the guava tea drink, which was nice and a little stronger from the tea flavor. Refreshing. The empanadas were great. I think my favorite was the seasonal flavor (garlic and vegetables). read more

Filipinx-owned & inspired, this spot is a must! I wish I lived closer! *Parking is a bit difficult but fortunately we found a spot right around the corner There are different drinks to try and a top 10 menu of their most popular drinks. You can adjust the sweetness, ice level and add the first topping free! Additional toppings are 75 cents extra. You can order the drinks regular sized or upgrade to a large and the price difference isn't much! We ordered the specialty drinks and omg, it's so good! Your drinks are carefully crafted and made to perfection. Now moving onto the empanadas! Everything is made fresh and right in front of you. Baking is about 10-15mins depending on what you ordered (& if there isn't any already ready) and it's well worth the wait. The bread is crisp but very soft once you bite into them. It's a pretty decent sized too and we'll worth the price of $6. Because it's right out of the oven hot, it tastes even better and pairs perfectly with your drink. I can go back to order these empanadas alone! We tried the chicken adobo & the mango cheesecake and both were equally delicious! I walked in with high expectations and left so satisfied! read more

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Gotta say this place is such a hidden gem. Their interior is super cute and the staff is so friendly! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too packed. I got their Taro with Fresh Ube Wall and Buko Pandan with Pandan Jelly drink. Both were soooo good. They used real taro in the drinks and you can definetly taste it. It had a prominent taro flavor and was not watered down. I stuck with their default 25% sweetness and it was perfect. As for the pandan drink I got 50% sweetness instead of their default 25%, it still wasn't too sweet. Pandan flavor was stong as well along with a hint of coconut in the drink that made it even better. The jelly is light in pandan flavor and not too overpowering. Rating: Taro w/ Fresh Ube Wall: 4.8/5, I would prefer it to be even stronger in ube flavor. Buko Pandan Jelly: 5/5, the drink was amazing, would order again. Overall: Their drinks were unique and high quality. I would definitely come again and give their other drinks a try. They also sell empanadas, which they make from scratch fresh in store. Didn't get them this time but will definitely be back to try it out. read more

Kuboba Spot - a bamboo bench with a neon sign in the background - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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It was exciting to check out this 3-month old, Filipino establishment, recommended by Yelp Elite! I thought it was only a boba place, but they might as well be known for their empanadas! Fresh rolled dough and freshly baked empanadas reminded me of "home." It'll warm your heart to bite into the crispy tasty dough and heavily filled empanadas! Each empanada is meant to be shared for its size. We ordered 6 and shared each one, so we could try several flavors. Kaldereta was our favorite, savory ground meat with potatoes and peas in red tomato sauce, mildly spiced. Spicy Curry was my 2nd favorite. Spicy also but nothing water or soda couldn't handle. Adobo had chicken bursting out of its seam(little too much for me), and for dessert, mango cheesecake empanada, for your cavity party! LoL Our pleasant experience was provided by the friendly service of owner, Sam from Laguna, Philippines. Supporting immigrants and small businesses! read more

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Best mango boba I've ever had, super delicious with fresh mangos. I also appreciated the dairy free substitutes. Lots of kid-friendly caffeine free real fruit options. read more

A yelp elite event brought me in the first time, but the food, drinks, and awesome owners keep me coming back! Their empanadas are delicious, it's more flaky than a traditional empanadas dough. I love the creativeness they brought to the flavors! Their drinks are also really good. I've tried the mango at 25% sweetness it was the perfect balance. My most recent visit I tried the Pina colada black tea at 25% sweetness. It was still a bit too sweet but very good! I brought two new friends with me and they ordered liked it so much they ordered more drinks and empanadas to bring home to their fam. read more

I was sent here for a Yelp! Event/recommendation. I don't eat or drink at boba spots so this was going to be a truly new experience. First of all this neighborhood is SO nostalgic for me. I spent so much of my 20's coming to telegraph, using the bathroom at Andronicos, hanging out at Skillz record shop and eating Fat Slice. So coming to this area was a treat in itself. I got the winter melon black tea with standard sweetness (you can select 25, 50 or 100% sweetness level), two pepperoni pizza, one mango cheesecake and one chicken adobo empanada. The drink was refreshing, and strong. I was nervous I'd be up late so I only finished half and had the rest the next evening. The empanadas were DELICIOUS! The first pepperoni pizza one I had was a little salty, but when I had the second one it was perfect so I'd say it was amazing. The mango cheesecake was so good. I love cheesecake and this was a great way to enjoy that desert. I also ate this one in two servings. The chicken adobo was hands down my favorite. Oh man it was flaky pastry and the chicken was seasoned well. And so tender. I wish I had gotten two. The girls working so straight up friendly. Pleasant, chill, and attentive. They made my first experience in a boba spot welcoming. I'll visit again soon. read more

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To start off, we ordered one of each of the empanadas. My favorite has to be the beef stew and pizza. For one, i appreciate that the pepperoni is chopped fun, so when you go in for a bite or with a fork, not a whole chunk or slice of pepperoni comes out. The beef stew had great flavors, and ratio was perfect in my opinion. I did also try to chicken adobo, but it was a very strong flavor of chicken, because the meat choice used was dark meat. I love dark meat, but it was a tad too strong in this application. I still have a few more to try, but i def will be coming back. The neighborhood that it's located in, is not too busy, so parking is easy to find. I got the lychee green tea for drink, and i love my teas to have strong tea flavor. This definitely didn't disappoint. I am boring with my drink choices, but because they're so boring, they need to have strong flavors. Check them out and show some love!! read more

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Why haven't I written a review yet!!? We love Kuboba! We pass at least 10 boba shops to get to this one. I had also placed a big order with them for my daughter's dance. They were professional, on time and had it all packed nicely for transport. Apparently the boba drinks were the highlight to the dance. I have tried all of their drinks except the coffees. Which will be next. But their empanadas! Oh my days! Those are so good. And their hot chili oil?!? I saved those for my rice and eggs in the morning. Lol And everytime we go in we always start singing, typical Filipino style. Lol. You can't leave mad just like the Philippines. :) read more

Was in the area and had to drop by to give this a try. Normally not in the Berkeley area, but was hanging out with friends and we decided to grab some boba. What i enjoy about Kuboba is that it isn't as sweet as most places, but they do give the option to do more sweetness if you have a sweet tooth. We had quite a few questions when ordering and the person helping us was wonderful in answering all of our questions. ordered the matcha milk tea, guava jasmine green tea, and the longanisa empanada. Enjoyed both the drinks and empanada. Will be back again. read more

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Wow! This place will be going places once everyone finds out about them. The ambiance gives you Philippines vibes. The staff here is great smiling and quick to help out. The food is cooked fresh and you can see them making the empanadas right in front of you. The boba teas are solid. The main attraction is the empanadas they are fire! Kuboba a is a try if you're in the area! read more

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Adobo Empanada: 5/5 Longanissa Omelette Empanadas: 4/5 Service was awfully slow for a Sunday morning, Luckily we were the only customers. Lots of available street parking. Lots of indoor seating, very clean. Their drinks were mediocre, their empanadas are def their speciality. read more

T: This shit was so yummy. Honestly perfect combo for munchies. Boba and empanadas? Should've named this place La-Boba. Devoured this shit and almost forgot to snap a photo. Loved the cashiers energy and made my bestie and I feel so welcomed and silly. Hehe V: Best place to take a friend that is visiting from out of town! Get a snack and feast in the sunshine and grass at Willard Park! Literally vibes read more

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When you see a reel on IG and think "dang that looks good". It really is that good!! I had the cheeseburger one first and the cheese pull was on point. The thousand island inspired dipping sauce was a nice touch. I really wanted the favor of the month: Spaghetti as well so I cut one in half. Let me tell you, the clouds parted and angels sang. I'm blown away. I can't wait to try the other flavors I bought. We gonna be eatin' this weekend!! read more

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This was one of my favorite spots I tried in Berkeley and definitely one of the spots I will try to go back to whenever I can! Mostly for the empanadas... the drinks are also really reasonably priced at $5.25 with topping included but the empanadas are absolutely worth a trip alone. I first tried the chicken adobo empanada and the filling was so flavorful. The outside is also really flaky and great with the sweet chili sauce and chili oil that they provide. I went back a few weeks later to try the longganisa omelette empanada. This one was also really delicious but I think between the two, the chicken adobo was my favorite. For drinks, I tried strawberry potchi and the mango with fresh mango wall, both with lychee jelly. Keep in mind their default sweetness is 25%, which I think was a good level but I probably could have asked for even less sweetness and it still would have tasted sweet. Of the two drinks, I liked the mango one more and would get it again! Overall, I would definitely recommend Kuboba Spot to anyone in the Berkeley area looking for a unique, delicious, and quick snack. read more

Kuboba Spot - Chicken adobo empanada and strawberry potchi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is a very unique place where they do a fusion of empanadas with some Filipino classics and other creative fillings, as well as a boba shop. It also has a nice picture booth to take some pictures while you wait for the food. My friend and I shared a 6 piece empanada deal #1 for $33+tax, which sounds a bit pricey but each empanada is very huge. I could probably just eat one and be full, so eating a total of about 3 pieces got us super stuffed! We got the pepperoni pizza, chicken adobo, mango cheesecake, lemon cheesecake crumble, longganisa omelette, and pork meatloaf (embutido). I really enjoyed the chicken adobo and the pork meatloaf the most, as the meat is super tender and the spices carry forward some of the buttery flavor of the empanada itself. The pepperoni pizza is also solid as they have toasted cheese on top of the empanada for the added flavor. I also enjoyed the sweet empanadas as most of the empanadas I have eaten so far are savory. Both the lemon and mango cheesecake have a frosting on top which makes it a bit sweeter, but the overall empanada was not terribly sweet which is fine. The filling itself has the right amount of sweetness, so one feedback I'd like to give is that the frosting on the exterior is not really needed. Regardless, I am a fan of the mango cheesecake for the fruity flavor and the lemon cheesecake crumble for the great contrast of sweet and tangy. As of now, the flavors of the month are the lemon cheesecake crumble and the cheeseburger! read more

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A nice small new boba spot outside the cluster of boba spots near UCB campus :) The staff was very attentive and polite when I arrived. I got there a but early and they gave me a good time estimate on when my order would be ready (empanada and drink). The staff told me they were working on my curry batch and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't all premade frozen I ordered the curry potato peas empanada. The potato's were cooked perfectly to provide a nice texture, not too mushy or overcooked. The taste of the curry was on the mild side and the peas were more dominant taste. It might be a bit different for batch to batch. I prefer my curry to have more of a bite / spicy zing. They provided some chilli dipping sauce to satisfy the need. For my drink I had the buko panda drink with homemade pandan drink +added extra boba+lactose free milk. Big thank you to Kuboba for thinking of lactose intolerant people and providing a free swap to lactose free milk. The drink itself was a little too sweet for my taste even with my order being 25% sweetness. read more

Kuboba Spot - Pandan milk tea with pandan jelly and boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Kuboba Spot is one of the newer boba spots in the area. Parking is metered street parking. Unfortunately, they close early at 7 PM and close on Mondays and Tuesdays, but hopefully they will open later in the future. The aesthetics are nice as well, especially with the Filipino inspired bamboo seating area (which the owner's dad made for her). The owner and employees are friendly as well. I ordered the jasmine milk tea at 50% sweet, but it was not sweet enough - the employees were nice and fixed it for me. The boba was on the softer side, but the milk tea had a good cream/milk to tea ratio. They also have empanadas, which I had never had before. I tried their beef stew and mango cheesecake ones, maybe I will try the pepperoni pizza one next time. I thought the beef stew one would been my favorite, since I like beef stew, but the mango cheesecake one was my favorite because of the cheesecake part of it. They also have a chili oil (homemade) and sweet chili oil, I really liked the homemade chili oil. read more

Now I know why this place received 5 stars from the friendliest service to the delicious yummiest Pandan Blondie & kid-friendly drinks, I can't wait to return! Ordered: Pork Meatloaf "Embutido" - This was delish with a hint of sweetness. Beef Stew "Kaldereta" - Pretty delish, and I liked this more. Pandan Blondie - Yum and MUST TRY! This yummy goodness fudgy bar had a yummy moist & soft pandan, sliced almonds, & white chocolate!!!!! Btw, call ahead because they only make it when they're not busy. I love the multiple selections of kid-friendly drinks without TEA!!! Taro with fresh ube wall - Yum & must try! Strawberry Potchi - Yum Mango with fresh mango wall - Yum I have had yummy Columbian empanadas in SJ and never had a Filipino version, so this was quite interesting and not bad. The friendliest service to bomba$$ Pandan Blondie & kid-friendly drinks deserves an extra star! read more

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I never used to be a boba addict but I'm hooked now. I guess there are worse vices out there lol. After a long day, the mango with fresh mango wale boba (whole milk, 25% sugar) hits the spot. It's the perfect pick me up...so rich and sweet! This has become a weekly of mine routine now. read more

Wow that Mango boba was the one of the best I had. Flavor every sip of the way. I was impressed on the layers tasty it delivered. The longanisa empanadas were delicious ! Must try read more

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Kuboba Spot is a great place to grab a Filipino snack! I was in the area and saw these Filipino empanadas on Yelp and I knew right away I wanted to check them out. I got one of their Longganisa Omelette Empandas and that was delicious! I wish I had gotten two! In addition to their empanadas they also offer boba drinks on their menu. I'm planning on bringing my cousin here when he visits for the holidays! See you guys soon! read more

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So good. They are making fresh empanadas constantly, their dough is quality and they stuff them full. I was craving a treat and came to get a mango cheesecake empanada, it wasn't in the display case so I asked if they were out and they made one fresh. If you want a snack or some milk tea or refreshing green tea this is the spot. I really liked their green tea when I had it in the past. The parking is easy and the staff is nice. I much prefer this then going to Shattuck or Telegraph for tea. Also, bonus to support a small business. They have a handful of savory empanada options also. If you want a little something and dunno what I think this is the spot to drop by. It would be cool if they did a new flavor of the month empanada or rotated through flavors. read more

Kuboba Spot - Mango cheesecake empanada stuffed full, super hot and fresh - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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One word. EMPANADAS. My husband and I stopped by this spot on our walk home, and decided to grab some evening snacks. I went with the regular milk tea, and my husband went with the pandan milk tea. We also got the curry potato and beef stew empanadas. The staff was super welcoming and friendly that I felt I was walking into a friends home when I entered the store. They had a spot decorated for the holidays and limited seating available, but we were taking our orders to go. Still had to grab some pictures though! The staff kindly brought our drinks to us and carefully packaged the empanadas, even asking what preference of sauce we'd like and adding them all carefully into the to-go box. As soon as we got home, we dug into the empanadas and OMG, I wish I got more than 2. Both were packed with flavor that neither really needed sauce, but the sauces also complimented all the flavors! Particularly the beef stew empanada had such a flaky and delicious exterior, and scrumptious filling. The curry and potato one was yummy as well! Seasoning was on point I was also happily surprised at how large each empanada was, I'll def be going back to try the other flavors they have! Both drinks were okay, nothing really stood out. Good but not as memorable. The highlight was definitely by far those empanadas! read more

Kuboba Spot - Milk Tea + Pandan Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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