And just like that, I'm totally in love!
I'm a milk tea/Boba lover, and finding a quality milk tea drink is a little bit more complicated than one would think.
And just like magic, Rose Tea lounge, just opened! Did I mention that not only am I in love but I'm totally obsessed.
If you love a good milk, tea and Boba, this is an absolutely must try!
They were open for a week before their soft opening, and I really enjoyed the quietness of those moments. Then the soft opening happened! The place is absolutely exploded with people, which makes me happy for the business, and only a little sad for myself. I could not gate keep something as tasty!
DINERS TIP: the soft opening is going on now and it's only for a couple of more days, and if you order in-store and not for Takeaway, there's a 30% discount. So if you're going to go, go now!
Rose Tea is decorated with super cute decor, and friendly behind-the-scenes staff. Why are they behind the scenes? Because the customer orders at the counter through the kiosk, and the staff will appear from behind closed doors to bring the order to the counter for you to pick up. By the way, if you do take away, there bags, not only your super cute, the bottom of the bag has cupholders in it so that you can grab quite a few drinks, and they won't spill
We've been there a few times, and we've tried several different drinks, as well as, the Taiwanese fried chicken.
Let's talk food... They have a great menu of food options from the chicken, to the Dubai strawberry chocolate cups that while they are expensive, looks super tasty! The Taiwanese chicken like many of their hot foods can be ordered with varying spice levels, and they come with one sauce. I don't care for the basil leaves that they use in their chicken and I've had other basil that I'd like from other places. However, the chicken is nice, big pieces, super tender, very flavorful, and definitely a shareable!
Drinks... drinks for the most part can be ordered with a varying degree of sweetness, ice choices, milk/dairy choices, and a variety of other add-ons based on what creation you wanna come up with. With the exception of adding the pearls to our drinks, we haven't felt the need to add more than what's already provided in the drink. The drinks are really chalked, full of flavor, sweetness, etc., and I really don't see the need to add more, but again personal choice.
We've tried a variety of pearls that they offer, and I think for the most part, I probably will go back to just the original pearls. Aside from the fact that it's less expensive, I actually enjoy the original pearls more so than some of the more upscale ones.
Thai tea: I wanted it to have more of that true Thai tea flavor, and I don't know if my pearl choice took away from that or not. It was still really tasty, and I absolutely would order it again.
Tiramisu: it was OK. I love a good Italian tiramisu, but I think in this case I'd probably skip this for any future orders. Again, it was good, but I think I wanted it to be something more than what I actually got. I did an upgrade of the pearls and that definitely again did not help.
For the most part, the drinks all come in one size. So that helps with decision, anxiety.
The Matcha cream was really tasty! They definitely use ceremonial Matcha because the taste is there. If you are a Matcha lover, this drink is for you!
The mango cloud: this is everything you wanted to be, and then some. It's almost like a mango ice cream and because I added pearls, I definitely would skip the pearls next time because the drink absolutely do not need it. We all tried it and then we all Fought over who was going to be able to finish it. Yes, it's that sinfully delicious.
The crème brûlée: definitely a very tasty drink, and this is one of those drinks that comes in a smaller size. This is dessert in a cup! It's actually a little Rich for my taste, but the taste is on point.
Summer melon tea: I think I'm the only one in the family who really did not care for this. I wanted to like it, or even love it. It's true tea, and therefore it's a lot lighter on the tummy and the calories, but just did not do it for me. The rest of the family thought it was a rockin drink.
Parking is free and plentiful, and seating inside is really comfortable and outside of when they are crazy busy, it's a nice place to sit, work, enjoy your drink, or spending time with friends. If you're looking for an inexpensive date spot, and one that isn't the typical coffee place, this is definitely a great option.
There is an option to order online and I believe that when the soft opening is over, that they will provide curbside service if you just don't wanna walk in. But walking in is pretty easy and like I said, the staff is pleasant.
Great drinks, great place for community, and consistently a great experience! read more