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    Shaka Shaka Tea Express

    4.3 (281 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Lychee watermelon and persimmon
    Hitomi O.

    My partner and I stopped by Shaka Shaka Tea Express and ordered a medium lychee drink and an XL watermelon. The service started off great. The drinks came out very quickly and the cashier was really nice. Unfortunately, the lychee drink itself was disappointing. The flavor tasted off, almost like soap or freezer burn. It technically tasted like lychee, but something about it was strange and definitely not like the fresh lychee I regularly buy from the farmers market. I looked into it and it says lychee tastes soapy when it starts the fermentation process and it goes bad. When my partner went up to mention the issue, the staff's response was surprising and unprofessional. Instead of trying to help, they yelled back that "that's what lychee tastes like." That really put a damper on the experience. My partner ended up paying for another drink just so I'd have something else, which shouldn't have been necessary. Overall, the quick service and friendly cashier were the only positives. The drink quality and the way the situation was handled left a bad taste, literally and figuratively, especially right after our date. I wouldn't return based on this experience. I'm sad especially since I've been coming here since high school with my friends and we still came here.

    Bessie C.

    So many options! Quite a few unique fresh fruits such as persimmon and plum. Lots of various toppings as well. Staff was so patient and friendly as he took orders for 10 of us. Large space with seating. Fresh fruit smoothies tasted a little water down.

    Papaya Mango Smoothie with Boba: after shaking @tiffhuangry
    Tiff H.

    SHAKA SHAKA Y'ALL | so random fact, Shaka Shaka also has a couple locations in Orlando so I actually tried Shaka Shaka there first before we found this location in Honolulu. We'd had a boba deficit while island hopping and this was our first and only boba stop in Honolulu. And it was well worth the wait. They use fresh local fruits in their drinks, so when in Hawaii... I decided to forgo my usual order of milk tea for a papaya mango smoothie which was on their seasonal menu. Boba was perfectly chewy, fruit smoothie was sweet (but only from the fruit and some slight sweetener). Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fresh fruit smoothie or craving some boba!

    Irene M.

    It's the Snack Express... You walk in for tea and if you make it that far to the counter to order it without stopping for snacks...bravo! This Puck's Alley location that prominently sits nearly on the corner of South King St and University which is a crazy busy intersection, parking is easily available with entry on University right between Kansai Yamato and Betty's Burger and the first hour without any validation is free! Walking in I was amazed how spacious it was and was so happy to see several seatings though that is trouble because you're able to see all that they have to offer...snacks! Lots of yummy snacks galore as I came here for some tea though they're more of fresh fruit smoothie kinda place but did have a few House Tea selection and got the "Green Lemon Tea" with boba which I usually don't care for the lady was so nice that I went with it. The tea was a delicate yummy perfection and the boba was made just right not too hard but just a delicate flavor and not too much of it as well which I did love so much along with a couple slice of lemon this was the perfect cup of tea. As for the snacks...you know I bought a few and added another as she made my tea. What a wonderful vibe that's so lovely and welcoming. Thank you!

    Taro Milk Smoothie, Mango Milk Smoothie
    Emily L.

    If you are looking for a sip of paradise look no further than Shaka Shaka Tea Express. Located near University of Manoa it is in a quaint spot for anyone craving a natural refreshing beverage. After trying both the Taro and Mango smoothie with boba I want to come back. It's all natural, no artificial powder or artificial sugar. They use the real fruit to make your smoothie with boba. It did not disappoint. Both drinks had the right amount of sweetness, it was rich, and balanced. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The service was quick and the ambiance was relaxed and laid back.

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    Nadine C.

    Snack before lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Knowing that I wouldn't have lunch for at least another hour... and not having had any breakfast, I searched my Yelp app for a nearby Boba tea place and found Shaka Shaka Tea Express. Located at Puck's Alley, Shaka Shaka Tea Express is on the ground level, between Nijiya Market and Cricket on University Avenue. If you park at Puck's Alley, you'll get an hour of free parking with validation. I have been to the Dillingham and Kaneohe locations, so I know that the owner (Maggie) uses fresh fruits and no powders. I ordered the seasonal Dragonfruit Mango smoothie - yum! It came with free mini Boba! Hmmm... interesting. It held me over until lunchtime! The young man who took my order also made my drink. He was efficient and polite. However, he didn't offer me a Loyalty Card and I forgot to ask for a stamp on my card... I will return! The interior of the shop is colorful and full of snacks for sale! I looked at the many succulent plants and wondered if they were available for purchase... I had to walk away quickly because I have too many plants already!

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    Tiffany T.

    I ordered a watermelon smoothie with boba, 50% sugar, and thoroughly enjoyed my drink! The smoothie had a nice consistency, and the flavor of it was very natural. The order was made extremely quickly, and staff was friendly. Would recommend!

    Nathan M.

    This place is cute and in a great location, but the person working (owner) has a very bad attitude. Very short and curt with very little patience. Drinks were ok.

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    Kiara B.

    TLDR; don't get the lilikoi boba I was nearby at the Blazing Steaks getting food so I figure go across the street to get some boba while I wait. The store has A LOT going on..Snacks, saimin, all kinds of stuff on both sides of the store, mini fridges lined up on the side with snacks on top, larger fridge close to register and then the register that had a lot going on too. I walk in and the sales associate doesn't say anything, just stands up. I'm so overwhelmed by the selection of drinks it's taking me a while to decide. He looked grouchy but whatever, maybe long day? So to break the ice I was like, "there's so much options!" And he was totally silent. LOL okay... awkward..Wasn't the greatest customer service...but moving on. I asked for the lilikoi seasonal tea, with extra coconut jelly. There seemed to be a miscommunication because he charged me for two coconut jelly's. My intention was to get the boba it already comes with, and in addition get coconut jelly added to it. I even confirmed before completing the sale, asking, "it already comes with boba right? So can I also add coconut jelly." I guess me saying "extra" the first time made him charge me twice for two orders of coconut in addition to the boba. I paid and had the receipt sent to me and I asked why it was so expensive because I looked back at the menu and the price wasn't adding up in my head..my order came out to $9.41 and that's when I noticed he charged me for two coconut jelly's. When he was explaining to me he made me feel like a dumbass and I just wasn't having it. "Does this make sense to you?" I was like "no but it doesn't matter." At this point I don't care, just give me my drink so I can go. I like boba so it's ok I'll just enjoy the extra I paid for. I get back to my car and try it and the blended seeds from the lilikoi were all throughout the boba and it was totally inedible. Literally tasted like sand all over my mouth. I thought maybe if I let the blended seeds settle it would be good, but nope. It was so unfortunate because the tea itself tasted pretty good but that gritty sand taste of the excessive seeds just ruined it. It was so bad, even my boyfriend couldn't drink it. I took pics and threw it away. $9 wasted. Went straight to Tiger Sugar and got my regular over there. Guess that's what I get for cheating on my regular boba place.

    Julie N.

    We love Shaka Shaka for its fresh smoothies especially on a hot afternoon. Ordered delivery on Door Dash and scored since delivery was only 99 cents! Got our order in 20 mins. The only problem the large cups had lids and not sealed so one of the drinks spilled :( other than that we love the fresh smoothies!

    Customer C.

    Craving for watermelon juice, and found this place from yelp. Real watermelon and tastes very fresh. The place very clean and organized.

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    Amazing drinks and an even better customer service! Ty is a sweetheart and makes visits so enjoyable and pleasant.

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    so sweet the girl working and she was kind and was patient while we had trouble picking out a drink. :)

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    Love the smoothies, service is terrible,thanks to 'flower' or so she says that is what her name is.

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