Hidden away in Aberdeen Square by the window facing the sky train station, this boba chain can be…read morefound in a number of Chinese neighborhoods around Vancouver B.C. This location is the one I tend to come across the most cause I usually am visiting the mall. The shop sticks out with it's red design. It's just a pretty small boba vendor shop that's kind of hidden away. The menu is basically a screen running a video so that it animates and loops. There's quite of a selection of drinks on it though. Most of them are on the sweeter side with their cookies and cream shake. They've got a lot of crazy drinks going on, but I'm a simple man that likes his simple drinks and lately, I've been very much into the #8 fresh jade lemon green tea. Because the drinks are pretty sweet I usually adjust it to like 75% sweetness. I also adjust the ice level to get more for my buck and ask for less ice. Hard to judge boba shops in my opinion. Especially since any adjustments I make to my drink is on me and not on the shop. Service was quite fine. Only one person was on the job when I was there, but I've seen two people there before. One to make drinks and the other manning the cashier. Overall, I thought my drink turned out fine. Just have to adjust by trial and error to get the right sweetness down for yourself. If you come across one of these shops, check it out.

3.5 Of the two Shiny Tea's in Richmond I find this one tends…read moreto have milder tea flavours. However, I like that there are different kinds of teas, such as pu'er, that are not always offered at other places. Like most bbt lovers, I have a go-to drink at different bbt places. And while there are a few other choices at Aberdeen Centre & Square, I find myself wandering over to this tucked away shop because the service is always great. Staff are friendly and efficient. They will also offer substitutions without extra or over charging.

Stopped by here for a drink and snack during an outing. Not super busy and comes equipped with a…read morefew seats for people who might want to do some work. Grabbed an Oolong Milk Tea with Pearls and a mochi bubble waffle. My drink was appropriately tasty with good pearls. The mochi bubble waffle was exactly how you would hope for a good bubble waffle. Was very happy to have dropped by here. Definitely would come back again in future.

cha yuan in yaletown, located at 1223 pacific boulevard is a quiet, understated taiwanese bubble…read moretea shop that's worth a visit if you're in the area. the space feels calm and pared back, with concrete floors, warm hanging lights, and a large hand painted mural of fruit trees and distant mountains. it's clean and uncluttered, with a few stools overlooking the roundhouse, making it easy to stay for a bit. i tried the iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk, no sugar and no toppings. the drink came with noticeable chunks of strawberry puree at the bottom, pretty with its green, white and red layers, which mixed in easily and tasted closer to strawberry jam than fresh fruit. it added a soft, natural sweetness and tartness that balanced the drink without overpowering it. the matcha itself was subtle and smooth but didn't have the depth or brightness of higher quality matcha, so while it was enjoyable, it wasn't a standout. cha yuan focuses on premium teas sourced from taiwan and avoids powdered milks and syrups, making it a healthier choice than many other bubble tea shops. prices are reasonable, especially for yaletown, and the shop works well as a low key stop for a drink and a bubble waffle while wandering the area. they offer eight flavors of bubble waffles, a wide range of drinks including milk tea, fruit tea, smashed lime, fruit slush, brewed tea, latte slush, cheese foam, smoothies, the bubbly tea series, matcha, tea lattes, specialty hot drinks, and a variety of toppings. for extra fun, there's a pokémon vending machine ($1 per play), and if you're a collector, they will even buy your pokémon cards. the shop also has an all day special (limited time only) of taiwanese minced pork on rice for $9.99. overall, cha yuan isn't a destination for matcha purists, but it's a pleasant, clean, and calm spot to grab a drink, enjoy a bubble waffle, and soak in the yaletown vibe.

In the area and was thirsty, so popped into CHICHA San Chen. No seating so a truly grab and go…read morelittle place. The shop is bright, clean and modern. The staff were helpful, but more smiles would make customer feel more welcome. I saw two fancy brewing machines and saw the tea dripping out so this is a good sign. The prices are a little higher comparted to other bubbles places, but the freshly brewed tea makes it a higher quality of taste. I ordered the Taro Queen and enjoyed, and you can choose the amount of ice and sweetness. Loved sipping to find the taro paste but not alot of tea to drink. Not sure if I come back as there are other options.

Located by the bus loop at Richmond Centre station - easy to find location…read more Store is very clean and bright - geared towards grab and go. Got the bubble volcano made with oat milk - I am fully aware there is no tea in this drink, and the cashier did note that. However the drink was very disappointing - as it was 25% ice, 65% FOAM and probably got like 10% worth of actual drinkable liquid. The Brown sugar taste was good , not overwhelming - however the amount of liquid for the price paid was seriously laughable. - Oat milk does come out of the carton pretty foamy after you shake it, however that doesn't mean you serve a cup of foam. Will not recommend - bubble tea scene is super competitive, especially in Richmond -

Large Roasted Milk Tea with brown sugar pearls - $7.60 This…read moreplace is the best bbt in coquitlam!! It was quite busy when we went but I was pleasantly surprised the quality didn't dip. We got the milk tea with 50% sugar and less ice, and it wasn't too sweet! Also had a nice balance of milk and tea (oftentimes I only taste milk). Brown sugar pearls were fresh as they were still warm in the cup, and thus had a perfect chewy texture!

Surprisingly pretty good on our first try. If you follow me I usually go to Vancouver BC for bubble…read moretea and food. I would go to as many boba shops as possible ;). This place is definitely on our comeback list. We tried the roasted milktea and ribena lime soda. Both were pretty good. Only downside is the location is kinda weird with parking in the side back with other shops . And limited parking around the area. For out of town people like us it could be a bit challenging finding Parking. We were lucky to find a spot in the back. I feel like that's the issues with a lot of Asian malls with restaurants and shops. But I highly recommend this boba place if you're always on the hunt for good milktea places no matter where you traveling to :)

I've been to YiFang a couple of times now and tried multiple different drinks. Honestly...if fruit…read moretea is in their name, it is definitely a good idea to get their fruit teas. The milk tea is average and tastes similar to other places, but the fruit teas are quite refreshing. I like how most of them have tiny bits of fruit within the tea, which gives you some nice textures while you're drinking your bubble tea. I usually get it with less ice and half sugar, and it is still sweet enough. Some of their specialty drinks are also quite pricey -- almost $8 for one drink. Today, I decided to get the Lemon Grapefruit Green Tea (Half sugar, less ice) for $3.00 as part of the April promotion. The lemon taste was stronger than the grapefruit taste, but it was not sour. Pretty refreshing drink overall.

Peach fruit tea with cheese cream: LOOK AT THAT GENEROUS AMOUNT OF FOAM! I really enjoyed the thick…read moretexture because some places make theirs more watery. There's also a right amount of sweet & saltiness to the foam. 50% sugar for the tea was good for me, plus it was refreshing and a surprisingly light drink. Lastly, lots of fresh peach bits!! They were sweet however they were too mushy for me - I like it w/some chewyness! I found it odd that the lid didn't 100% fit the cup so the barista used some tape to make it secure. While I kept drinking I did have to hold on to the lid which was a hassle especially when I was almost done..hope they find better lids! The price is pretty steep, treat yourself when you can! There's always cheaper alternatives at Yi Fang for other delicious drinks.

Nice spot for bubble tea in East Vancouver. Steps from Renfrew skytrain and some free street…read moreparking in front. Lots of seating and cute decor. Friendly staff. For their 6th anniversary, their top 10 drinks are only $6 from Nov 18-20! I got the brown sugar Oreo pearl milk tea and it was tasty!

When I'm in the area and craving bubble tea, I find my way back here. Being next to a transit hub,…read morethis spot can get busy. Luckily for me, it was not on this rainy day, and on this particular visit, I was determined to finally try the cheese coin which I sadly forgot to get last time. As soon as I opened the door, I was hit with the pleasant aroma of bubble waffles and bubble tea. To my delight, Gongcha offers a Cheese Coin & Royal Milk Tea Combo $13.22 (upgraded to a L drink). The drink (3.5/5) was milder than I had hoped for, however the pearls were nice and chewy. I forgot they still use the 'old' big L cups - not the tall skinny ones. In any case, I enjoyed the extra liquid. The cheese coin was fresh made oh so delicious. Buttery, hot and cheesey (4.5/5). Would recommend and reorder. Staff are always friendly and patient. There are several well-spaced tables for guests, and free street parking.

This gets 5 stars for the well made drinks! My family and I came here 4 days in a row because it…read morereminded us of MollyTea so much but better somehow. It's a cute small shop that you just order from a kiosk. Simple and easy! Drinks are ready really quick so don't go anywhere far! No charging station for phones or laptops so just order your drink and go lol

Chayan isn't your traditional milk tea / bubble tea shop. I would say it's more of a premium tea…read moreshop / milk tea (no boba). The drink was super refreshing - got an ice black tea latte, our girls got the peach tea lattes. Good quality and refreshing. Would come back again.

I stumbled upon this bubble shop and was immediately attracted to their fresh mango smoothie, which…read morelooks similar to the iconic Macu Tea's King of Mango. The smoothie did not disappoint and has its own unique personality with chewy barley bits. The only improvement I can think of is if they can add more mango flesh and pulp into the drink. Rating: Food 4.5/5 Price 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Parking: free mall parking Would I return? Yes!

​The shop is hidden inside Aberdeen Square, adjacent to Aberdeen Center. I don't know why it takes…read morethem ten to fifteen minutes to make one drink. I've been here a few times, and every single time, it takes a long time, whether there are four or five people in front of me or no one in line. I timed it yesterday (Saturday), I placed the order at 1:40pm on my receipt and did not receive the drink until 1:58pm. That is kind of ridiculous how long it took. The drinks overall were good, but I do not think the wait is worth it.