The food is really delicious, the drinks are amazing, and the customer service is excellent!…read moreEveryone was so friendly and welcoming.

Found this place, and oh my goodness! We made so many bad choices lol... for our waistlines!…read more We ordered the honey garlic bagel, egg roll, and cheese puff, and everything was delicious! We also tried the Moonlight Taro, Kid Lettuce, and Banana Matcha. Everything was so good! I'm not sure if coming back here is a good idea because it's definitely not good for my calorie intake! The dangerous part is that it's so close to home! Lol. It's such a cute little spot with a great vibe, perfect for a quick hangout and a little treat.

I love the boba here. I miss this place so much as I have moved to San Diego, but I absolutely love…read morethis bubble place and I feel like it tops all the high-end Boba places in the area. I specifically love manly melons. They're so quick and I like that their Boba tea actually tastes yummy.

I heard about all the Pekoe drama and decided to see what the hype was about…read more I ordered the Pekoe Special, which comes with Earl Grey milk tea, pearls, and grass jelly. One thing that surprised me was the limited sweetness options, they only offer 0%, 50%, or 100% sugar. I usually like my drinks around 20% sweetness, so I ended up ordering the 50%. Unfortunately, it was way too sweet for my liking. The tea flavor also tasted a bit artificial and didn't really stand out. Overall, it wasn't my cup of tea and probably won't be coming back.

I had a good experience here, I had the ube horchata and it was really good. It wasn't too sweet,…read morenice blend. Service was fast and friendly, our drinks came out pretty quickly. The inside was nice with a chalkboard my daughter enjoyed drawing a picture on. There was a small claw machine. Nice place and we all enjoyed our drinks.

I honestly don't understand how this place has accumulated so many 4 and 5 star reviews…read more This was my first visit, and unfortunately it will also be my last. I ordered a large Thai milk tea with honey boba and double espresso shots, along with an order of popcorn chicken. The total came to nearly $24, which would be easier to accept if the quality matched the price. The Thai milk tea, even at 75% sugar and with added double shots, tasted watered down and lacked the rich tea flavor I expected. The honey boba was equally disappointing, with little to no noticeable honey flavor despite being marketed as such. The popcorn chicken was crispy, but I specifically ordered mild seasoning and received something that was noticeably spicy. If you're sensitive to spice, be aware that their definition of "mild" may differ from yours. What disappointed me just as much as the food was the service. There were three young employees working behind the counter who appeared far more engaged in conversations with each other than interacting with customers. There was no greeting, no welcoming atmosphere, and no effort to explain or recommend items from their menu. For a first-time customer, the experience felt indifferent and uninterested. The gaming kiosk tables are unique and appear to be a major feature of the business. However, I left with the impression that much of what customers are paying for is the gaming setup rather than the quality of the food, drinks, or service. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this location. There are many other boba shops and popcorn chicken spots that offer better flavor, better value, and better customer service at similar or lower prices. Given my visit, the numerous glowing reviews don't reflect the experience I received. I came in expecting a highly rated destination and left wondering if the ratings are based more on the gaming tables than the food and drinks themselves.

Decided to give this place a shot after learning of their recent BOGO sale. N7 has a very cute and…read morequaint atmosphere with some nice music playing as you wait, as well as wifi with a password that was on a visible sign. In different circumstances, I can see this being a nice place to do work in. The service was fine, fairly quick in spite of them having go through multiple orders, and the House Milk Tea that I got was fine too. I ordered it at 50% and it still felt fairly sweet, so I suppose next time I could try to adjust it to 25% to be sure. It was also nice that the barista somehow predicted that I was saving one of them for later (though I guess this is common sense considering I came in really late at night) so as a result one of the drinks had a lid that prevented it from spilling, which was nice. Overall, a pleasant experience. I would've wanted to spend more time in this place had I not added it as an additional stop from before I had to return home, even though I deliberately had to go past my home in order to get to it. I'd do it again if I could.

I've been coming here for maybe 7yrs? Unsure. With about 75+ visits, I can definitely say this is…read morein my top 5 boba spots. It's really nice to have a spot that delivers superb quality. What I can't say is that this place is consistent. The actual boba is always perfectly soft and chewy. But the make-up of my Matcha Smoothie, which I always get, is often all over the place. Today, it was PERFECT. But even when it isn't, it's still really good. Sometimes the sugar level is off (I like 25%); it's often too low or too high. Sometimes the matcha level is off; or the milk level. I'm not sure why it differs so much. But I always come back. It's like gambling for that high lol. They get it right about 75% of the time. Between the years of 23'-25', it was really off. I ended up moving away so it wasn't a huge deal. But it got to the point where I avoided ordering my usual whenever I was in town. To circumvent disappointment, I would order the other tasty matcha offerings; like the Matcha banana or the Matcha strawberry. They aren't as satisfying for me, but they hit the spot-- more winter-friendly anyway. Thanks to those years, I tried other items that I normally wouldn't, and found them incredibly tasty and well-balanced. As of now, I still love this place. And I wish more people knew about it. I might have mentioned a lot negatives, but even at their worst, their drinks are still better than most places. Summer is very crushable with their splendid offerings. Thank you for existing

RANG Final…read moreThoughts: 4.50/5 Review for Rang. They have weekly matcha pop ups at Rose Tea Lounge. Original location is in Elk Grove, but they are here in San Jose area. Kind of hard to see and find them? given that there aren't really any signs posted outside. I perhaps wouldn't have known about it if my friend didn't tell me about it. Drink: Guava Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This is their matcha with house-made guava puree at the bottom and topped with silky guava foam. Their foam is so nice and creamy. Felt very light and just thick enough. Silky consistency that mixed well with the drink. My friend noted that they make it fairly sweet, so I opted for the 25%. This was still quite sweet for me. Each component is sweet itself, so when you combine it, its mostly just sweet. No tartness to cut any of it. Perhaps the guava has something to do with that. Guava is a sweet fruit in general, so I seemed to expect as much. The matcha itself had a nice color to it. Very vibrant. Light bitterness. Lovely consistency overall. I like each component separately and I like them together when it's fully combined. Strawberry Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This was my friends drink and I also really liked it. Had to try it for my review purposes. Per their Door Dash description, this is their matcha latte with their home-made strawberry puree and topped with velvety strawberry foam. There really wasn't much of a difference with this one and mine besides the fruit. His was slightly more tart than mine, which is something I like. Again, the drink itself leans more on the sweet side, so any sort of tartness would be nice to cut some of that. Matcha color is amazing. Nice and vibrant. Lovely silky consistency. I like the ratio of fruit flavor and matcha. Some places will make it just taste like milk, others have an imbalance of flavors. This one was just right for me. --------- Quality: Ceremonial Matcha and whisked to order We saw them whisk the matcha to order. Not really a display cooking kind of counter, but they do do all of that in the front where the cashiers are. You are able to watch if you so choose. I do like the matcha that they use, so it seems like a high quality one. That or it's because they aren't batching their matcha like other places. I understand that batching doesn't make it lower quality, but something about whisking it fresh is always better. Price: Average Will depend on the drink, but the prices are around $7 to $9. For our drinks, average around $8.25 per drink. Quite a common price range for a cup of matcha. This one was made well, so no complaints here. There was no upcharge for the oatmilk, which is always a plus for us. Service: Whisked matcha fresh No interactions today. We ordered directly on the kiosk and then just waited for our drinks to come out. Something that I like is that they whisk and make the matcha in front of us. Kind of hard to see, given my height and spot that we were standing, but they do whisk it in the front for us. Of note, they use this hand towel or cloth to wipe the bowls. Not sure how sanitation does with that, but I digress. Just an observation for today. Ambiance: Quaint Flower Café Vibes This place is giving very quaint flower café vibes. I would totally work here if I could work from home or if I needed to study. Space is incredibly spacious on the inside contrary to how the outside and plaza area is looking. Little dim lit inside, but that might be from the little lighting that's hitting through the windows given the angle and evening sun. Location/Parking: Small Plaza This place is like a pop-up/collaboration with Rose Tea Lounge. There's really no label for it outside of the storefront, but when you go into the café and on the kiosk, you can directly order from them. Kind of interesting how it works and I probably would have never seen it if my friend didn't bring me here. Location is not the best as it is right in a smaller plaza on the side of Story Road near the 101 freeway. At least they chose an area that is slightly less saturated. Vietnam Town is really close by and they really do have too much going on over there sometimes. Parking lot is also small, but it seems to work well with the smaller plaza size.

I came here to try Rang's matcha after hearing recommendations! I got the double shot matcha with…read moreoat milk, 75% sweetness. It was creamy and flavorful. Too creamy for my liking so I give it a 4/5. I love that Rang's has a wide variety for matcha flavors. Cafe was spacious. Lots of parking in the front. Matcha was quick, they whisk it in front of you! :)

The teas were excellent! I liked the pineapple one the guy recommended me. The boba was soft and…read morethe drink has a great tea flavor and perfect amount of sweetness. I tried all the other flavors they had as samples there and they were all pretty good! I think the other one that stands out is the cantaloupe one. I also liked that they had hi chews at the tables while you wait. I was pleasantly surprised at the spot! I have never heard of it but the drink spoke for itself.

Lots of seating and very clean inside. Order came very fast…read more Oolong jasmine milk tea: 2/5, we asked for less ice and literal cup was filled all the way with ice. I can't imagine if people asked for regular ice, it would be 5 sips maximum. This is the typical Vietnamese style cafe where if you want no ice, they fill your drink less and if you ask for less ice, it's pretty much 90% ice. They have samples you can taste on the table which is really neat as it gives you a perspective on many flavors you have not yet tried. Side note, the fish tanks had fully green water. Not strong algae but just a deep green water like you see at Lake Cunningham. It was a bit unappetizing to look at. Water changes need to be changed for the sake of the fishes.

Mochinut Cottle Road is a cute little shop in a busy strip mall. The walls are painted with…read morewhimsical murals and there are lots of tables for two. In addition to mochi donuts they sell hot dogs, coffee, and fruity tea. I was in the neighborhood so I stopped in for the first time on a Saturday afternoon. The shop was empty of customers; they must be busy in the mornings. They sell three donuts for $10.50, but they seemed to be out of quite a few flavors, so I ordered two chocolate and one Nutella. They are pre-made and stored in a glass case, unlike other places like Modo Hawaii that make them when you order. The donuts come in a nice box. They are large and dense and chewy, but weren't to my taste as I like them smaller and lighter, but that's just a personal preference. I'm not sure if I will go back, but I hope they do well at the Cottle location.

I decided to stop by here since I was waiting for a takeout order next door at China Delight…read more The inside is decorated with images of their teas and doughnuts on the walls. They have quite a bit of seating. All their mochi doughnuts are displayed in a glass case. Unfortunately they did not have all the flavors available when I was there. I decided on the mango, biscoff, and fruity pebbles doughnuts. I also ordered a coconut pineapple smoothie and a peach green tea. I really liked that you can pick your level of sweetness. The young lady helping me was very kind. I asked her when the best time to come when all the flavors are available. She said in the early morning. Next time I'll stop by a little earlier so I can try some of the other doughnut flavors. All three mochi doughnuts were delicious. My favorite was the Biscoff flavor.

I wish they find a new lease somewhere else and open soon…read more This is the only tea era has the Taiwanese bento box in a reasonable price that we all can afford....

After lunch we were craving a refreshing drink. We saw Tea Era in the same shopping center. We…read moredecided to try it out. When we walked in there were a few tables with customers. They have digital menus above the kiosk where you order. Besides drinks, they also offer Taiwanese food and snacks. I decided to try the Tropical Trio ($5.75) which had kumquat, pineapple and strawberry in it. My hubby ordered the coconut smoothie ($6.00). There was one employee working and I asked her if she could make the drinks a little less sweet. She said she would. We looked for a place to sit and wait for our drinks. There is a large seating area inside. Our drinks were ready in 5 minutes. Both were good. They were very refreshing and hit the spot. I'm happy to know that there is a good tea shop in this area. I'll be back again.

Solely a sweet corn sponge cake review. 5/5 flavor. I would…read morebuy it again. It's not too sweet and the ratio of bread to cream is perfect. The size is 4"x4"x1.5" Extra points to the employee who helped me order. I asked her if she by chance had a candle and she went to look for one. They didn't have any, but she was so friendly.

Can't remember who recommended this spot for matcha, but I did have it bookmarked. I decided to…read moreswing by since I was in the area for lunch. The inside was small but aesthetically pleasing. They had a variety of drinks and pastries, so I ended up getting the Strawberry Matcha Einspanner. Luckily I checked in because they forgot about my order, but the employee was very nice about it (minus one star for that). The matcha was very grassy, and I couldn't taste much of the strawberry. I've had better Einspanners so this one didn't blow my mind. Glad I was able to check this off my list. Also, this plaza has a ton of Vietnamese restaurants, drinks and pastries spots, so you'll bound to find what you're looking for.

UME Tea is such a cute and welcoming spot! The pink aesthetic is absolutely adorable, and the whole…read moreplace has a fun, cozy atmosphere that makes it a great place to relax or hang out with friends. The drinks were delicious, refreshing, and beautifully presented. I especially loved the attention to detail throughout the shop--from the decor to the branding and even the cups. Definitely a great place for both good drinks and good photos. I'll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend UME Tea if you're looking for a fun and unique tea spot.

five stars for its incredible drinks and welcoming atmosphere. The shop is modern, spotlessly…read moreclean, and beautiful inside--making it a fantastic spot to hang out the staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and fast with service. As for the drinks, the tea quality is outstanding. You can taste the rich, fresh tea flavor in every sip, and the boba texture is always cooked to perfection. Highly recommended to any boba lover in the Bay Area!