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Mama Chai’s

4.4 (320 reviews)

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Maria L.

This is such a cute spot! Whoever did their mural art and their patio design deserves accolades. It's so colorful happy and filled with individual fire pits to get cozy on a cool evening. It's also great to hang out there any day the weather is nice just to enjoy some fresh air and boba on the patio. I love their mochi donuts which flavors rotate. Staff is always so nice to explain each one and provide recommendations. I've also gone there to play board games and hang out with friends and family. A true jewel!

Located in Chinatown on Spring Mountain and Arville, next to Mr. Kim's Korean BBQ
Marites D.

Mama Chai's makes splendid treats! You'll find them in Chinatown on Spring Mountain and Arville near Shanghai Plaza, next to Mr. Kim's Korean BBQ. There's plenty of parking. Inside is clean with good seating, soft background music, and a table of board games to play. Menu offers a nice selection of matcha, whole milk tea, cold brewed tea, blended and specialty drinks. They have donuts, candy fruit, and cookies too! I wanted to try Mango Matcha Blend but they sold out of mango, so I ordered Matcha Milk Tea ($6.50), instead of the usual milky liquid, ask to add more ice and blend the drink. I opted for no sugar and no syrup. Jesus did a great job making my drink, Matcha is served nice and cold, it's kind of like an iced matcha slush which is super refreshing, I love it! I paired it with Pistachio Yuzu Mochi Donut ($4), this one's absolutely delightful! Mochi donut is light, soft and chewy, has Yuzu icing that's amazingly pleasant and not too sweet, topped with crushed pistachios, so YUM! Service from Naz and Jesus is very kind, welcoming, accommodating, helpful, and friendly! If ordering via door dash, food and drink is delivered in a really cool to-go bag that has a beautiful cherry blossom design, and there's a boy and a girl, it's super cute! Just a note, if you want the to-go bag with the aluminum inside, it is available for purchase, pricing is $2, which is a great deal!

Veronica P.

​Mama Chai's is such a cute spot in Chinatown! The atmosphere is charming, making it a great place to stop by and relax. ​Here is what we tried: ​Nutella Latte with Crème Brûlée: Rich, smooth, and topped with that perfect brûlée finish--it has a fantastic balance of blend and sweetness. ​Taro with Crystal Boba: You can really tell they use real taro! It's delightfully authentic and creamy, and the crystal boba adds a great, chewy texture. ​Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a fun boba spot in town!

Gizelle G.

This place is so cute and has such a fun vibe! The decor is adorable and there are multiple games you can play while hanging out. The place is a little hidden, but it's easy to find since it's right next to Mr. Kim's KBBQ. The staff is friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. I ordered the Thai tea with oat milk and boba. I forgot to ask if they could adjust the sweetness, so I was worried it might be too sweet, but it was actually perfect. The Thai tea is legit and tasted just like the ones I had in Thailand. It wasn't overly sweet, and the boba was really nice and chewy. Definitely coming back!

Brittany C.

I was originally introduced to this awesome spot from a Yelp Elite Experience event last year and finally came back! And I am so glad that I did. The inside is nice and spacious (and so is the outside), service is friend, I love the expansive patio with cute decor, and the drink offerings and mochi donuts are delightful. Location is on the side of Shanghai Plaza, next do Master Kim's, so it's super convenient and in a great spot. Plus, theres a lot of space to really linger and hangout here, which is ideal. Their teas are very fresh. And their mochi donuts are always changing in seasonal flavors. This last time I tried the Madarin Orange Juice (very yummy). I definitely want to come back and try one of their pistachio lattes, it sounded yummy too. A great spot for a drink and hangout. I super appreciate all the cacti on the patio and the beautiful ambiance! thank you!

Says online that they're open from 11 to 10 PM....
Rose B.

Nothing bad to post, but I Just saw a post that this place is officially closed :( sad I didn't get a chance to go.

Assorted Teas !
Susan R.

You caught my heart at milk tea and unique boba donuts, truly what's not to love? More than anything family and love make the best of days. This particular day we have the opportunity to meet and share our experiences on life gathering here at Mama Chai's! We had the pleasure to meet new friends. Our guests were excited it's here favorite spot. We are celebrating an engagement. While we were here the dining area is open and large. In fact it's a great space for a book club group. How about a little studying or even working. Come and boba and have a little snack. Now the environment is great. The drinks are over the top too. Our host took the order. She was so pleasant, offering explanations of the menu and different kinds of foods they had for sale. We all had a boba . They offer a huge selection of style drinks mostly real tea based. You are able to regulate the sugar levels too. The mochi donuts are over the top. Now let's try a bite and drink together of boba and mochi together. We talked and sipped for a bit, an hour instantly went by. Getting to know one another and sharing fun stories was amazing here. This little nook offers it all. Come and try. It's got a dedicated parking lot with free parking. What's not to love ?

Board game
Brianna M.

We had a great time here. They have so many board games to play! And you don't even need to ask, they're just out on a rack. was HOT inside, though, which was uncomfortable. The drinks were yummy and not too sweet (we were happy), which was a surprise because we ordered the salted caramel Nutella latte. We stayed for about 1.5 hours and had no issues with the staff. Worth the try!

Dining area
Michelle A.

I've never been to Mama Chai's before, but I saw the sign from the road and I was craving some good tea. Chai tea sounded lovely, and it was. Rich masala complimented the creamy cool brew and mine was almost gone by the time I got home. Of course I grabbed one for Adam too. I think it tasted better as the ice cubes melted, so by the time he got his, it was perfect. I was truly surprised when I rounded the corner of the parking lot. I thought, wow - this is exactly the type of place Kayla would pick for Yelpers to visit. It was so cute! Flowers puffed around outdoor seating and a vine wall was the obvious choice for some sweet photo opps. I entered to Taylor Swift on blast and an extensive tea menu. It took a moment to realize you can get boba or other toppings with any type of tea. They went really hard on jasmine tea here. Or matcha. Boba with jasmine seems weird to me. I decided Chai was the way to go based on the name. As I decided, my server ... Barista? Tea-ista? Just stood and stared at me. He was a young kid. He ended up being very sweet. I told him I just came from Mr. Kim's and I accidentally ate there. He asked how it was and we had a mini conversation. After placing my order- without boba, by the way, he disappeared. So, I wandered about taking pictures and then sat down at a cute little table. It took a bit longer than I expected to make chai tea, but wow- they were worth the wait. The only reason I'm taking off a star was because it was warm in there, so the wait was uncomfortable. There were games and such for people to come play, but the only other people in here got their stuff to go as well. When it cools down, I bet this will be a really happening spot though.

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Terri R.

My first time at Mama Chai's was for a Yelp event and was excited to go back. The employees are super friendly and it's a great place to hang out. They have tables inside as well as a big enclosed patio outside. Our order took a little longer than expected but they had a large order before us and apologized for the wait. I had the Mango Passionfruit Oolong Cold Tea and it was delicious, very refreshing. I'll definitely be back.

Tea
Amanda F.

This place was really cute and it's deff worth going to check out for the signature item they have. I wish they had a little more on the menu. My cinnamon roll was cold. The staff is really nice and the decor is a vibe.

julie p.

We had such a wonderful experience at Mama's Chai! The service was amazing from start to finish. Our barista was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. He even acknowledged that we were celebrating a birthday and surprised us with complimentary mochi donuts, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch! After we ordered our drinks, he personally delivered them to our table. The drinks were delicious, but the exceptional service made our visit even more memorable. Highly recommend Mama's Chai! We'll definitely be back! Lastly the outdoor area was very relaxing and feels like home

Kyle G.

Best tea I've had and this is coming from someone who absolutely loves visiting new cafes and boba. I tried the Dan Chong Ya Duck Sh*t tea (yes this is a real item on the menu). The tea was extremely flavorful, unique, and delicious. The vibe inside is super clean and relaxing, would not mind spending an afternoon here with a date or to study. Service was great, the cashier was friendly, knowledgeable and everything came out quickly. If you love teas and boba I would definitely recommend checking this spot out, loved the tea and vibe of this spot!

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What time is tanghulu available?

5pm, went on a Sunday. They were through with the first 10 people in line. They allow one per person.

Is this a good place to work or study? If so, are there outlets available?

Yes they have indoor and outdoor patio. Outlets are inside. I haven’t checked outside for plugs.

Are the mochi donuts gluten free or do they contain wheat flour?

Do they consistently restock their donuts throughout the day or is it on first come first serve till sold out?

I have visited twice and it seems like stock is more limited at opening but they also still had donut at about 8pm too so I do believe they restock in limited quantities.

Are dogs allowed on the patio?

Yes

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