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    Sam Zaar Thai & Boba

    3.2 (5 reviews)

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    3 years ago

    Boba's are horrible here, go somewhere else. I've tried a lot of places and this is one of the worst

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    My first time in Temple and needed to stop in, having been to the other two locations…read more This spot is super cozy and I love the vibe. Of course got my Hojicha (hot) with oat milk and 25% sugar, no boba. It was perfect. It was a little drizzley out and I was stopping to check on my tire situation (no flat!) Had to get a green onion pancake, you just can't resist. This is the quintessential Taiwanese snack, (any-time-day savory snack) that just brings back childhood memories for me. The crispy crunchy outer layer was perfect and before you take that first bite, light dip in the sauce... or doesn't need the sauce, it's that good. Amazing selection of drinks + savory snacks + chill atmosphere... what could be better?

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    4.1(70 reviews)
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    The food here was delicious, the drinks were incredibly tasty, and our server was attentive and…read morefriendly throughout the night. However, the experience changed when the bill arrived. The restaurant tacked on a mandatory 18% service charge, which we were told does not go to the staff as a tip. Being expected to tip another 18- 20% on top of a mandatory 18% fee means paying nearly 40% over the menu price. While the staff and kitchen did an amazing job, this kind of deceptive pricing leaves you feeling like you got ripped off. We didnt complain because the server was nice but this is something that needs to be addressed.

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