I couldn't figure out how to order a warm boba on the screen (I think it may not be possible) but…read morethe staff was very accommodating. However, I should've checked in about the sugar levels because my drink was aggressively sweet and I'm normally a huge sweet tooth. I couldn't finish the drink because the sugar levels were too much. However I would love to come back for a lower sugar warm boba in the chilly weather. There is lots of seating so this was a great place to catch up with a friend!

This is my favorite boba spot in Chinatown While you do…read morehave to navigate uneven broken steps to get to it, the boba is fresh, the drinks are great. I have tried other spots and always come back to tea do.

passionfruit green tea - 10/10…read more review yayyy got to try chicha sen chan at last!!! i considered moving to boston already but this might have been the biggest selling point. the tea i got was not very sweet and did not have an artificial taste, which i really liked. it had a fresh earthy flavor with natural sweetness from the passionfruit. it was a really refreshing beverage to hydrate and recharge with. i initially did not plan to stop in so i didn't consider the tea tasting event they offer but i really wish i had registered :') oh well, next time!! a very cute and interesting space! there are nice tea related decorations and even a tea bar where they offer tastings. even though i went closer to closing, the cafe was packed with almost no available tables or seating. there was a clean restroom available-- just ask the cashiers for a code. definitely a good pit stop to check out while shopping at newbury street!

High quality boba shop that really stands out from the usual spots. The tea tastes fresh and well…read morebrewed, and you can tell they pay attention to the details with texture and flavor. Drinks feel more refined than your typical milk tea place. Only wish the cup sizes were a bit bigger because I finish them way too fast. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area.

Iim a big connoisseur of bubble tea. I always get bubble tea at a bubble tea shop, and this place…read morenever disappoints. one main thing i grade is the bubble; bubbles should be straw sized, soft, and chewy. This place has GREAT bubbles unlike tea-do or gongcha. the milk to tea ratio is also perfect, not watery at all. they also use lactose free milk! i really really enjoy molly tea, but its sad how theyre taking sm business away from smaller business who ate just as good, but everyone just wants to walk around w a pink cup or bag. no hate to molly tea, but please if you like bubble tea give this place a try!

My girls put their money together to share a milk bubble tea. They ordered the brown sugar and…read morebetween the two of them, they completed it in 5 minutes so safe to say they enjoyed it. The order was done quickly and served in sturdy containers that can be reused!

This hidden gem of a Japanese matcha shop near MFA has a history evident in its decor. It's…read moredefinitely run by Japanese (not Chinese), which is quite rare. They offer four types of ice cream: matcha, hojicha, ube, and yuzu. There are flavor restrictions (see menu) for mixes, but you can have any combination. A cup costs $7.75 and is enough for two people. Matcha Soft Served Ice Cream: It looked ordinary, but the taste was authentic and pure, with a rich, bitter and fragrant aroma. For most palates, it might even be a bit too bitter. According to the shop, they use matcha from Harima Garden播磨園, Uji宇治. The texture was also very smooth. Ube Soft Served Ice Cream: After seeing the annual "Art in Bloom", I felt the taro flavor was more suitable for the blooming flowers of spring. Spring should be sweet, not bitter! It also had a very pure and natural flavor, not too sweet, but very fragrant. Its texture was a bit smoother than the matcha one. I'd love to try the parfait and drinks next time! However, you need to pick up your food at the counter yourself, and it gets crowded and chaotic on weekends.

My go to for matcha! Whenever I'm in the area, I come by here after for dessert. I've tried the…read moreMatcha Maiko parfait and other drinks they've offered but I think they do the matcha soft serve best and that's the only thing worth getting. Everything else always feel like a bit of a let down (hence the one star off). Sometimes they have the hojicha and it's a grainier version of the matcha green tea which might not be everyone's cup of tea but I personally really enjoy it! TLDR: Get the matcha soft serve and skip the parfait

This is my FAVORITE food spot in Boston hands down! The Bahn mi is out of this world no matter…read morewhich one you try It can get busy on weekends (worth the wait though) If you can go during a weekday it's great to look around while it's less busy Their Vietnamese coffee is a Must try It's very vegetarian friendly- tons of delicious tofu and veggie options to try Huge banner that for those in military uniforms or with an active military ID get a free coffee & sandwich

We're regulars here. About 2x a month on average. Love the banh mi sandwiches…read more Also, must say that we have never encountered them marking up prices based on whatever they feel like (presumably based on them perceiving whether we would figure out that we'd been scammed or not--haven't encountered that here. BUT, definitely encountered this unethical deceptive practice at Ba Le in Quincy (inside the Kan Man Market). Any event, this Ba Le Dorchester is quite solid. Here are things they should really improve on to make it even better: - put expiration dates or packed dates on certain items, such as the desserts in the fridge. That's the norm practice elsewhere. Thus, the absence of these dates strongly suggests deception, i.e., bad faith attempts to sell older produce when they should already have been trashed. - do put the prices of the items rather than letting customers wondering or just blindly let the cashier ring it up without being informed of the price first. Why not place the price there? And yes, this is probably more desirable because of the aforementioned practice of marking up prices at the Ba Le Quincy Branch (this is documented all over Google and Yelp reviews for Ba Le Quincy), which may be why we have good reasons to be hyperly cautious when making purchases from these personnel.

I am thinking labor must be expensive as most of the Chinese restaurants have no paper menu and…read moreeverything is ordered though the machine and no cashier. I paid around $8 dollars to drink as unfortunately that is a going rate now a days, but was really small. The drink size is not too bad, but did drink the sucker fast. The drink overall was good. I had a blue drink full of the toppings. This was not too bad.

I'm a big bubble tea fan and at this point I've tried a bunch of spots around the city. I have to…read moresay this is one of the better ones. They've got all the standard teas and you can customize based on your preferred sugar level. You can order your tea on a machine and your tea will be ready in no time! There's a bit of seating in the shop, but not a ton, so I'd recommend taking your tea to go. However, the interior is pretty vibey. Great spot overall, so I'd consider stopping by if you're in Chinatown!

The service here is amazing. I would recommend this location over the Allston location 100%z Can't…read morewait to come back soon.

This location is just as small as the Allston one. I missed it and had to back track. Same quality…read moreas the Allston location. I decided to try the tiramisu milk tea, aside from the usual drinks I get, and it's not really my cup of tea. Reminds me of the milk tea I got from Tbaar that tasted like chocolate rice krispies. Aside from that, service was courteous and friendly, and my usual drinks like kale tea and coconut mango boom were all really good.

Coco Leaf is located in Little Saigon, Dorchester Ave. Parking can be a bit tricky here as…read moreeverything seems to be street parking, that's what's painful coming in this area - but it's worth the trip if you're looking for Vietnamese spots! After eating a nice Vietnamese food lunch in this area, we were in the hunt for desert. Coco Leaf is a solid pick in this area and they also had assortment of pastries. We tried two (as pictured which was banh dua and matcha bun). Both were delicious and not too sweet which is what I look for in Asian deserts. Service was friendly and quick as when we visited it was in the middle of the day so there was no line. Ambiance is clean and has the typical vibe of a boba tea place! Our drinks were as expected -

Yummy. I love Vietnamese desserts that are not from Bambu. The boba here is good too. Just wish the…read moreshop was in a safer part of town. I can see why they close early compared to most other bubble tea stores compared to the rest of Boston. I got a che and a gardenia milk tea. I couldn't really taste the gardenia. But the rest of the drink was perfect. The che was everything I've dreamed of for Vietnamese desserts. A bag of ice was even packed with my order since I got it as takeout.

They have several caffeine-free options, which is nice…read more The price is definitely higher. I got a medium bubble tea, which costed $9+. There were two orders in front of me where they forgot boba in it, so the staff had to remake it. There was one order in front of me that took so long the guy almost missed his train. So plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time.

I skipped my usual Starbucks fix at South Station this morning and grabbed a 3J iced Earl Grey milk…read moretea at Gong Cha. It's delicious. Service was fast and friendly, and I made it down to my train and no time at all.

Not as busy as my often to go milk tea shop in Chinatown, I always stop here to grab some milk tea…read morefor myself & parents when I am in South End area. Walk about 10mins from my parents' place. Yummy for the tummy!

The honey lemonade was delicious! I loved it with the boba. The inside of the place was cozy and…read morehad cool decorations on the walls. The one complaint I have is that the entrance was not accessible at all. The step was loose and it was hard to navigate going in. If I didn't have the door to hold onto, I would have tripped! I am visually impaired and there was no contrast with the steps either. But overall, I had a good experience.