Pretty solid tea shop with a clean interior, good seating, and convenient location. I decided to…read moretry the coffee brown sugar milk this time and was so happy with the default sweetness levels (lower than average) and the coffee strength. My only gripe is that the boba consistently gets stuck in my straw here. Previously thought I ran into an old, sticky batch, but it's been the same way all three times now. However, given that all the drinks I've tried tasted solid -- especially the white peach refresher with oolong tea (SO GOOD) -- I'll still be back. Perhaps with jellies or no inclusions next time :) Xing Fu Tang is still a great place to hang out with friends after a dinner in the area, especially if you're getting the Mensho customer discount! Staff is always nice and parking is easy in the lot.

Xing Fu Tang stands out for their homemade boba pearls. Because they're homemade however, they can…read moreoften be stuck together or even cut too big to fit through a straw, which can make the drinking experience a battle. The pearls themselves are very tasty with a good texture though. It's worth trying! The drinks here are not overly sweet even at 100% sugar level. I prefer less sugar generally (25% at most other places), but you can safely get 100% sugar level here without feeling like your drink is overly sweet. If you opt for less sugar, staff may warn you that it won't be sweet at all unless you get the pearls, which are sweetened by default. If you dined at Mensho Ramen next door, you can get a discount on your drink order at Xing Fu Tang if you show them your receipt. The shaved ice is delicious with the ice being made from frozen sweetened milk rather than only water. An order is huge and you can easily share with 4 people for dessert. The largest tables inside can comfortably accommodate a group of 4. You can easily pull extra chairs over if your group is bit larger. Service is curt, but they're not intentionally mean. There was a mistake one time with my order, so they made my correct drink asap and free of charge.

With so many choices, how do you decide on which boba place to go to? Well, this one in particular…read moreis a great choice if you like your drinks more milky than tea in taste. They are reasonably priced although I felt like the price difference for the matcha Thai vs Thai milk tea wasn't worth it. The matcha itself did taste good though and I'd love to come back and try their Pandan Matcha. Their boba is consistently chewy and yummy. Drinks are consistent in quality with variety. We showed up late and the person who served us was very kind, patient, and welcoming despite it being close to closing. We were apologetic and grateful. (Thank you to her!). Otherwise, beware of limited parking like everywhere else in Mesa. This location also has an added bonus in that it's open later than a lot of other boba places so you can still fit in that boba run after dinner! We were also impressed that they have options for a 32 ounce so you can REALLY get your cravings satisfied! Overall, a really solid option.

I remember Tastea from their California location years ago when boba was starting to become a thing…read morethere and was excited to see them come to the East Valley after seeing them at food festivals. I was in the mood for snacking and therefore, looking for a boba spot with more than popcorn chicken. Their seasonal hot honey fries caught my eye as I was scrolling through recent menu photos and in we went. They were out of the calamari, and the staff was friendly in cautioning us that the snacks may take a while since there's one fryer and luckily, we weren't in a hurry. We ending up ordering the following: - Jasmine Milk Tea with aloe vera - was quite disappointed to have the aloe vera super mushy. I would have switched it out if I had tried it in stores before leaving. - Fried Shrimp - this was pretty salty to the point I could barely finish these - Hot Honey Fries - seasoning was superb and would come back alone for this! - Popcorn chicken - okay, not much breading to it and therefore, not too crispy, but the sauces helped There is a smile/satisfaction guarantee, and perhaps we should've tried everything before leaving, but that's moreso on us wanting to go home. Unfortunately, phone did not eat first so not much photos taken.

YiFang is probably my favorite Taiwanese tea place in tempe! The quality of the drinks is always…read moreconsistent everytime I got their drinks. This time I got the Black Sesame Tea Latte 70% sweet and light ice and it was perfect! The amount of Sesame in the drink was generous, you can taste the sesame in each sip throughout the entire drink. Also got the Black tea latte! The tea flavor was nice and it was different than other places I've had. Love this classic drink. The staff is always nice and everytime I went in there's always available seating. It feels like it's only packed when the asu students are back during school season.

Be pretty in real life as you are on the internet and your dreams. The drinks here are so cheerful…read moreand yummy! Discovered this little gem after we got our piercings and wanted to treat ourselves. Love loved all the choices for jelly teas but ended up getting the Purple Rice Red Bean Coconut Milk Latte and the Cheese Creamer Strawberry drink. The latte is so tropical with chunks of pineapple and jelly. The strawberry drink is like a strawberry shortcake/cheesecake goodness. Both perfect for a typical hot day. We also tried the Chocolate Taiwanese egg pancake. Cutest little boba shapes to munch on. We romanticize our life because we love being us. Love your aura. Love your energy. Why not add some more love coming here?!!!

Sometimes I think the Yelp app is messing with my mind lol…read more I could have sworn that I already had left a 5 star review for Crafti Tea & Mocktail, years ago. Well, it's not there so I'll just have to give them 5 stars again :) This is my favorite tea cafe in the valley. The vibe is very much Lofi Girl, iykyk. Super chill and a bright, open space to enjoy some delicious drinks. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. When I come here I usually get iced fruit tea, milk tea, or matcha. They have unique and well flavored drinks. On my most recent trip I ordered from the current seasonal menu. They also have fruit teas, hojicha tea, and espresso drinks. It can be helpful to check their website and see the pictures and descriptions if you're trying to decide what to choose. I had the iced jasmine matcha with oat milk and Mont Blanc foam. This is the best flavored matcha drink I've had compared to matcha drinks I've had in Japan. I watched her hand whisk the ceremonial grade powder, making it well blended and smooth. The delicate jasmine sweetness and the very citrus forward Mont Blanc foam really paired well together. The jasmine version doesn't come with that foam so I paid extra to add it, but well worth it. So delicious! In the past I used to get the earl grey milk tea and strawberry lemon green tea. I'll definitely be back, continuing to try out other drinks. I've liked everything so far from Crafti, and that's saying a lot because many boba or tea places are just too syrupy sweet for me, here it's nice flavors and sweetness.

My boba sistah and I wanted some boba after lunch, and I suggested this place since it was nearby…read more I checked Yelp and wondered why I hadn't reviewed it, since it looked familiar and I thought I had been here before. Turns out I had, but it was for a Yelp perk so I reviewed that particular listing. There are a few parking spots in front and a solid amount of seats inside. A few people were inside ordering, and most of them left after receiving their drinks. I like the capybara theme and the plushies - they were cute. I decided to get their seasonal milk tea, which happened to be the ya shi dancong oolong (translates to duck droppings, lol). It's a lighter oolong and fun fact: comes from the Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, China. Definitely appropriate for Arizona. I chose 50% sweeteness, light ice, and added their signature boba. The bobaista was super friendly and welcoming. Once I got my drink, I could taste the faint floral and toasted flavor, which was pleasant. The boba was nicely cooked as well. Although there didn't appear to be much ice in my drink as expected, it did make my drink cold more quickly and watered down the flavor, unfortunately. I'd probably order no ice next time. Their matcha drinks looked pretty and were popular, as many customers purchased them while we were there. I'd probably visit again!

Looking for a lil drinkity drink treat check out Daboba! We came in on a Wednesday evening and has…read morea great experience with our drinks, the staff, the service and sitting inside enjoying our drinks. The space is clean, bright, beautifully decorated and they offer a punch card which is alway a great little incentive! While trying to figure out what to order we met a regular customer who was ecstatic about sharing their favorite menu item and recommend the Shooting Star 50% sweetness with golden boba. I thought that was so kind and shows how much they enjoy coming in. I do plan on trying the shooting star on another visit. I was in the mood for matcha and I ordered the Blueberry match 25% sweetness: $7.75. I should have ordered 50% sweetness to taste more of the blueberry. Overall they have a variety of drink items and the seasonal drinks are always a fun touch.

I stopped by DaBoba and ordered the Roasted Matcha and Lychee Seasons Tea. The roasted matcha…read morewasn't really my favorite because I could barely taste the matcha itself, and it was definitely on the sweeter side. That said, I also understand this is a boba shop first, so I wasn't expecting the matcha to be absolutely immaculate or prepared like a specialty matcha café. On the positive side, the boba was actually really good -- chewy, fresh, and had a great texture. The Lychee Seasons Tea was refreshing and enjoyable, especially if you like fruity drinks. Overall, I'd come back for their tea drinks and boba. If you're a matcha purist, the roasted matcha may not be the standout item on the menu, but the shop still delivered a solid boba experience.

Some of the best tasting boba I've ever had. I got the Thai tea crème brûlée and it was AMAZING…read more Only thing was there was too much ice for my liking. But I didn't ask for less ice, and thats on me.

KAWAII! I love the…read morecute pink interior, however it could be even better. Add some extra decor, and fix the broken seating! Make the interior really wow us. Drinks were pretty good. Nothing made us say "wow" but we enjoyed our drinks. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but if I'm in the area I'd definitely return for dessert.

Wowwww... finally I found something different--not just all about Boba but also a good crazy mixed…read morewith variety of drinks that make it hard to decide, but whatever you go for--Its goooood! The service is amazing, simple , fast delivery. The menu is a large selection that you may need some time to think about it before you walk in -- but it's all about what is the most interesting drink for you, or ask the staff there, they know their good stuffs. The shop can walk through, order than go, they don't really have a table for you to sit down, but I personally think grab and go is sound make a lot of sense since the location is in MaeKong Plaza( Asian Market) Come and check it out yourself, you will love it!

Visited this cute little boba place for a drink after dinner. I like boba but decided on a Oreo…read moreblended drink, sort of like a milk shake. It was very refreshing and sweet! I will try a traditional drink next time. Service was quick also. They were decorated with some adorable fall / Halloween theme. Getting into the spirit already.

Drinks: they have variety of viet coffee, milk tea, and matcha options. The flan milk tea we got…read morewas a lot more on a bitter tea-er side, and the cheese matcha was cheesy and did not taste powdery. Total was ~$18. Service: although the server wasn't proactive in checking on us, I felt comfortable that they didn't rush me to order. Ambiance: There are plenty indoor tables to sit at, although tables might be too small for studying/working. I wish they renovated the store entrance/outside area. I wasn't sure I was at the right shop until I walked in.

decent drinks, but slowest service in the valley…read more got a banh mi (considered a fast food anywhere and everywhere) and i literally watched the person inefficiently assemble my banh mi heating/cooking one thing up at a time - pretty sure i was the only order in the store there was a ratio 1:1 ratio of workers to customers ... did didn't know it took 4 people per item

Pro-tip: There is no restroom, even for customers…read more Highlights: The diamond ice is a must to get! It's so rare to find a Korean snow place that still does shaved ice this traditional way. I highly recommend getting a scoop of ice cream with it. You can't beat the price! Lowlights: It really sucks that there's no restroom for customers. It looks exactly the same as when I came over 10 years ago and it would be nice to see a little remodel, so it doesn't look as run-down.

If I could rate this place 10 stars I would. 10/10!! Best place in town for boba. Smoothies, milk…read moreteas, slushies DELICIOUS. their menu has so many options I haven't tried everything; but definitely will be trying as much as I can. My go tos are Thai milk tea or a lemonade slushie I always add boba, jelly or poppers depending what I order! Also have milk alternatives!! They can make you any smoothie w/ coconut milk or any alternative!! Everyone is always friendly &' quick with getting everything made &' out, love looking at the walls in this place as well!

To be honest, I didn't have very high expectations when trying Polba Tea, but that's only because I…read morehad never heard of this place, good or bad. So far I've tried the oolong roasted milk tea and the classic milk tea. For toppings, I've tried regular boba and sago. While the oolong roasted milk tea was good, I didn't really notice the roasted oolong flavor. The boba was a good texture, just the right amount of chewy. I'm glad I gave this place a try, it really surprised me! They have a wide variety of drinks other than milk tea, like slushes, coffee, smoothies, tea, matcha, etc. They also have some snacks like popcorn chicken, fries, croffles, etc. Polba Tea is located in the same plaza as Fry's, along with many other stores. There is a big parking lot but it can get busy. Good customer service!

I've been to Polba Tea a few times and I really like it!…read more I've been on a strawberry matcha kick lately, especially when I'm craving something sweet. Polba Tea's strawberry matcha with boba hits the spot everytime. The sweetness is customizable and I usually opt for 50% which is still sweet enough for my taste. I also enjoy their cheese fries, which is powdered cheese and the fried tofu. Both make for great snacks and the portions are generous enough to share or a meal for one. Service is fast and friendly. The space has a chill and welcoming vibe.