Mingos cookies is 1000x better than the national pink box chain cookie. The staff is friendly and…read morethis has consistently been a go to spot for personal events as well as corporate events. They come through every time! The owner, Daniel is especially great. Cares not only for his business but his community and bringing quality business to the Lexington/Columbia and Irmo area.

I took my four kids here to get milk tea. The employee was a teenage girl around 17-19 range. She…read morewas extremely rude. She made it clear that it would take awhile since she had to make 5 different teas. She went in the back and started slamming things around while sighing loudly.

JJ's Tea House has been a staple for years and I am so glad I finally got a chance to try them…read more Their pork based broth is so flavorful and perfectly balanced. Their noodles have a great texture to them and make their soups absolutely standout from the rest. The shrimp bao buns have great texture and flavor! The staff is friendly and the service is quick! I had my order to go but the interior is nice. You can tell it's a mom and pop shop and it truly feels like someone's grandmother is making the food back there. I'm looking forward to my next visit to dine in!

JJ's Tea House is one of my favorite lunch spots in Columbia! We stopped by on a Monday afternoon…read moreand it wasn't too busy. Service was quick, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming--especially thanks to the owner, who is absolutely adorable and always greets guests with a big smile. I ordered the unagi rice bowl, and it was amazing. The eel was cooked perfectly--tender with just the right amount of char--and the sauce had a great balance of sweet and savory. The steamed egg is one of my favorite sides. We also tried the crispy tofu appetizer and the popcorn chicken rice bowl. The tofu was super crispy and flavorful, though the popcorn chicken could use a touch more seasoning. To top it all off, I had a green tea with boba, and the boba was cooked perfectly as always--soft and chewy with just the right texture. Highly recommend JJ's for a cozy lunch with delicious food and friendly service!

Super cute ambiance for a boba tea/ plant store. Stopped by during our weekly trip downtown to the…read moreSaturday famers market. Great selection of boba flavors would definitely visit again.

Great Boba Tea! The service was very good. The gal who took our order helped with sweetness levels…read more She told us they make the tea, boba pearls, and syrups fresh. You would definitely taste the difference, especially in the boba. It was the perfect Q texture. With all the plants places around,

Honestly disappointed in my experience. I'm not sure what happened to this place in between the…read moretime I went and the time they received good reviews. The place was filthy, like dirty chairs and tables, bugs in the floor, filthy... the menu screens weren't working, and there were very little products available. When I got to the counter to look at a paper menu, the gentleman just stood at the register and stared at me. No "hello" "how can I help you" nothing, just stared at me as I looked at the menu... it was awkward and uncomfortable so I left. Do better.

I'm in there area craving my usual, a Thai tea. The local yelpers lead me here. The drink was…read moregood, service as fast. The place seems to be pretty cool, they have a decent area if you want to hang out and enjoy your drink. The space is small so it's not meant for a long stay. However, I was highly disappointed in the drink to ice ratio. I ordered a small Thai tea, I'm guessing the cup is between 8-12oz for the price of $4.99z The cup is mostly filled with ice. No exaggeration, 3 sips and I was done. If I was still in the area, I would've returned and complain in person. If I visit again, I'll be sure to order with light ice or no ice. I highly suggest you do the same. The large cup is $5.65. I really hope my experience is a one off but if it's not, inflation does not justify this expensive cup of ice with 3 sips of drink.

Quick service, great prices, excellent sushi. Our friend from Japan is here and we wanted to grab…read moresome quick sushi for him to enjoy. We saw good reviews so we decided to try some to go. We got a couple of combo trays. He tried the salmon poke bowl and salmon nagiri and said they were 9 out of 10. We felt like his opinion was the most important. We will for sure be back.

We just tried Mingalar Eatery tonight for a quick dinner after seeing a post about it on social…read moremedia a few weeks ago. We didn't even know this place existed. We love to support small, local businesses! We tried the spicy tuna roll, spicy Cali roll & Philly roll. They were all made to order and the wait time was minimal. The tuna was very tender & fresh (tuna is one of our regular sushi go-to's). The Cali roll had a good flavor as did the Philly roll. The Philly roll wasn't a $5 special but it was reasonable - honestly everything on the menu was reasonably priced. We are looking forward to trying some of the other options - the bowls looked amazing! We didn't have time today, but they also have a decent ice cream selection and lots of fun drinks!

This use to be a favorite spot. Until the owners changed, the bowls got smaller and the prices…read moreincreased. The restaurant was clean, floor was sticky. The staff isn't customer service trained. Did not offer any other menu items. Others it's a nice spot.

This is an açaí bow place why in the world are there white plastic spoons and not the delectable…read moreblue thick ones. this was very upsetting to see and the bowls are outrageous I want to see what i'm eating. These changes messed with the taste and experience of having a delicious açaí bowl and now my morning may be ruined.

This is the definition of hidden gem. Outside gives ordinary store front but the inside is so cute…read moreand modern. The service it's pretty much ALL automated down to the robot that brings your food. There are a couple works that are standing near to greet you and assist if needed. The food OMGGG! Delicious!! My husband and I ordered two entrees. Beef bulgogi and orange chicken. He also ordered kimchi and we were served a cucumber dish by mistake, but it will definitely be something we order along with our entrees! It added Greek flavor and texture. The food is fresh and very flavorful, sometimes when dining at like establishments the food has a tendency to taste the same, not the case here everything had its own unique flavor. I especially enjoyed the Bulgogi because of the sauce. The orange chicken was not your typical orange chicken. I did actually taste orange zest and had a pleasant kick to it! MUST TRY!!!!

The food is always delicious and the staff is always friendly. The bulgogi is fantastic!read more

I won't overcomplicate this review: it's one of my favorite boba place in the state and my favorite…read more"treat" spot in Sumter. Their slushy bubble tea is simply the best. Really good, multiple popping pearl options, and fairly priced It's not often that you find slushy boba drinks in SC and Sumter doesn't have a lot of ice cream/dessert stores. ThaiTea does all that well for me and I recommend my fellow Sumter folks to go if you haven't been.

The boba drinks were good. Has wonderful flavor and the service was quick. The mango sticky rice…read morewas not good. The mango tasted like the frozen ones and it tasted watery. The mango sticky rice wasn't sweet. The atmosphere was calming.