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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Honey green tea with toppings
    Liz V.

    Honey green tea with all my favorite toppings like aloe vera, grass jelly and basil seeds. My preferred sweetness level is on the lower end and the drink comes out just perfect. The ladies working there are so beautiful inside and out.

    Roasted Almond Milk Tea, Large
    Joseph S.

    The are two sizes available and the large is just massive. As others have stated, it really is the "best bang for buck" deal out there. I've added an image for scale against a "buck" too =). I ordered the Roasted Almond Milk Tea as it comes standard (ice and sweetness). This had great reviews so I went this route and it did not disappoint. The flavoring was great and the ice was very modest (not jam packed like other spots). I didn't realize they also have a restaurant menu - I'll be sure to try it next time. There's a few benches and tables for guests to enjoy either a drink, food or both.

    Strawberry lychee, strawberry milk tea, and mango mango
    Ninna Alessandra Arcena A.

    Came here after eating at Hue and it was very refreshing. The drinks were decent. Even with 75% sweetness, it was still pretty sweet. The quality of the boba was average, but not bad. Their service was quick.

    Stephen F.

    This review is only for their special coconut drink. The best drink! I love their coconut drink with grass jelly, basil seeds, and coconut pieces. Ice cold for a good summer day.

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    Darroll L.

    Definitely one of our favorite Boba locations!!! Wide selection of delicious flavors and the ability to select your level of sweetness. It is often hard to find parking in the densely packed shopping center; however, it is worth it. Stop by and enjoy a cool and refreshing drink when it is time to cheat on your regular green healthy drinks.

    Agnes D.

    Best Boba place ever hands down! They have a rewards system. Staff is friendly! I always order the lemonade with Boba! It is sooo good! You can also control the sugar percentage. I always get 50% and it's just perfect

    Bun Bo Hue and Bun Rieu.
    Sonya E.

    This review is mostly for the food, but the boba drinks were really good also! My husband and I have been here a few times, and they have pretty consistent with the taste of their broth. We finish our entire bowls at each visit, so that tells me that the noodle soups are up to par. For the Bun Rieu, it's not like the homecooked version (it never is) but it's pretty damn near. It's lightly infused with egg drops, and the tomato taste is very distinct. I think broth is most important in Vietnamese noodle soups, because it either makes or breaks the bowl. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Bun Rieu each time I have ordered it here. Husband likes the Bun Bo Hue, but as commented that he would like it spicer without having to add more spice on his own. They pack their BBH bowls with meat compared to other spots that often skimp on it. The service is adequate -- I just find it odd when the servers stare at you while you're eating. While glancing over a few times, I would catch hard stares from a couple of the servers. Since the restaurant seems to be relatively newer, they are probably fielding for the reactions of patrons to see if the food is a yay or nay. For me, I would vote that this place is a yay. Enjoy!

    It's so simple that it's not even a separate store. Find them immediately inside the front door of Bun Mam Ha Tien.
    Chris V.

    Simple can be good. Simply Boba not a standalone business, but rather a booth at the front of the Bun Mam Ha Tien dining room. This bubble tea purveyor is one of seven businesses in a rather compact plaza that offers flavored tea, so the competition is fierce. Menu options include milk teas, various other flavored teas, and slushies, aka "smoothies." The wide array of toppings ($0.50) includes traditional boba, crystal boba, strawberry popping boba, many flavors of jelly, and a few other offerings. I got a large Sea Crema Tea with jasmine tea. It was roughly $4 when factoring in the upgrade to the hefty 32 oz size, so the value is good. The tea flavor was discernible even when mixed with the crema, and 75% sweetness was what I'd call normal, not cloyingly sweet as I'm sure 100% would've been. I'd eaten a light enough lunch that I didn't mind 75%, but I'll consider 50% on any future orders to get closer to my typical preference. I also asked for less ice with my drink, and although I couldn't find a point of comparison, the ice level appeared to be low enough. Crema, which I usually refer to as sea salt cream, is one of my favorite toppings for bubble tea. Simply Boba's crema matches or exceeds other versions which I've tried in the creaminess that it lends, the balance of the salt flavor that it provides, and how well it mixes into and stays mixed with the tea. I'll definitely consider the black tea variant next time, or the premium add-on if they stick with their guns on only offering jasmine and black teas at regular price. I also added the traditional boba to my drink. It's not honey boba, but it's as delicious as any non-honey versions that I've had. The size is smaller than typical pearls, which sometimes barely fit through the large straw; perhaps these are just a smidge larger than Pekoe. The texture is slightly softer than what I'd prefer, but it's otherwise chewy and properly cooked. I'm curious about their virtual reward card system. It doesn't seem to be FiveStars but is similar in that you simply input your phone number. Strangely enough, they managed to pull my full name from somewhere even though I'd never been here before. A slight negative, unless I miscounted, is that it takes 12 drinks for a free one. Simply Boba is definitely not my favorite local flavored tea shop in this very plaza, much less the San Jose area, but I'm still a fan. If you're looking for a change from whatever your normal spot is - especially if it's the relatively mediocre vendor two doors down - then try out this simple yet satisfying alternative.

    shrimp, pork, and chicken fried noodles

    I usually go here for their shrimp paste noodle bowls, but today I decide to order the shrimp/pork/chicken noodle. The atmosphere isn't bad either and their assortment of Vietnamese food is great too. I really like their boba as well.

    Large Special Coconut drink

    Their special coconut drink... $8.50 for a Large... good and refreshing but they gave you a lot of ice

    Mango Mango with passion fruit jelly.

    The BEST Boba I've had in a while. The Mango Mango tea is fresh and doesn't artificial. Super sweet and friendly team working here. Extra clean environment and cute decor. Highly recommended!

    Black milk tea with Boba, Grass jelly and Coffee jelly, 25% sweet ($5)

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    Coconut special is the best. I hope it will be available for Uber eats or DoorDash. Too far to drive

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    Love their #1 coconut drink. I stop by for it whenever I'm close by. Ask for no sugar.

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    I have been going to this place for a long time .I love boba but I am disappointed with a fly in my drink.

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    Molly Tea

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$

    Came by to try after lunch on Mother's Day, probably around 4PM. The place was SUPER busy when we…read morewent, but the service was still really fast and organized, we got our drinks within 10 minutes. The interior is modern and really cute, and they even have a dog check-in photo wall which was so so cute ! We got the snowy Jasmine with boba. Drinks themselves were light, fragrant, and refreshing. Even at 100% sweetness, they actually weren't too sweet, I would even argue getting 125% to match other boba places 100% sweetness. The boba had a really good flavor and sweetness to it that balanced everything out perfectly. Overall a great spot to grab a drink. Next time I want to try their Pistachio Matcha Coconut water so I will be coming back!

    Thank goodness for weekdays off! I went on a random Tuesday afternoon close to their opening time…read moreat 11am and let me tell you, hardly a soul in sight. I even got a pic of the seating without anyone in my photo. SCORE! I would highly recommend a day other than the weekend. I would give this place a 3.5 if I could. I just ordered a drink for myself and for my brother. In and out in maybe 10minutes? There's a kiosk to order and a spot to pick up your drink-- very efficient. I got the basic jasmine milk tea because I love jasmine tea and knew that if any place were to make the best jasmine milk teas, it would be this place. Molly is Chinese for jasmine anywayyyyyy (shout out to my coworker for telling me this!). I did not try my brother's tea so I cannot comment on it. I liked my jasmine tea, I can tell it was higher quality than other places I've had jasmine tea, but is it worth the hype? I don't think so. It's good, don't get me wrong, but wait-in-a-3-hour-line good? nothing is. I think I've also become desensitized to the high tea prices that $7-8 is somehow normal? When it shouldn't be! My only frame of reference nowadays is seeing how much tea cost in Asia. And in Taiwan (the birthplace of boba) I got boba for $3 ;( *sigh oh well I live in one of the most expensive places in the country but also I cannot believe I let myself think this is okay. Anyway, it's a treat, not a habit I would give into everyday.

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    Ceré Tea

    4.5(521 reviews)
    10.1 mi
    $$

    quick service, online ordering process was efficient, and received a text when the drinks were…read moreready. both were fantastic! ordered the sunny side up matcha einspanner which is basically a mango matcha at 50% sweetness + boba and that was perfect. the black sesame latte was also flavorful and a great balance of sweetness at 50%. the boba itself was a little undercooked as they were a little hard though but otherwise would recommend!

    We came here after hearing about it so much that I finally had to try. Absolutely no regrets…read more This is one of those elevated matcha experiences that sets the bar for all other spots. Here's what we got: **Sunny Side Up Matcha Einspanner $7.75: A vibrant matcha base topped with a dollop of silky whipped cream, finished with a sunny side up 'egg' where the yolk is a sweet mango syrup. This drink had me saying "Oh wow!" after taking the first sip. After the second sip, it was "Was that a really ripe mini chunk of fresh mango?" This was so well executed that it felt effortless. It wasn't overly sweet-- the Matcha and the Mango flavors blended together beautifully yet you could make out the flavors of both. I usually scoff at how expensive drinks are these days but I could justify the price on this. **Black Sesame Coffee Einspanner $7.50: Signature espresso drink with our house-made Black sesame cream with your choice of milk. Another hit. I love Black Sesame and when I can find it, I order. This was also on par with the Sunny Side up because of how distinctly flavorful it was. You can taste the nuttiness of the black sesame seeds. Add in the espresso and it makes for a coffee that you could gulp down. Both of these drinks are dangerous because if it was up to me, I could have probably drank these both in under 5 minutes. Sigh.

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    Vivi Bubble Tea

    4.7(41 reviews)
    15.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Visited Vivi Bubble Tea in Morgan Hill for the first time today. There was no one in the shop when…read morewe went, so ordering was quick and we got our food and drinks fast. The employee at the counter was very nice and welcoming, and I appreciated the friendly service so much that I left a tip. The inside had a cute setup and fun decor. The shop was decent overall, but could have been a little cleaner. We ordered the popcorn chicken and drinks. The popcorn chicken was about a 7/10 for me. It was more on the sweeter side than savory, so it really depends on your preference. If you like savory chicken, it may not be your favorite. I got the Blue Galaxy drink, and I probably wouldn't order it again. It tasted more like grape, and I was expecting something closer to blue raspberry based on the name. My husband's strawberry slush was better, and I enjoyed his more than mine. Next time, I'd try a different drink since the menu has a lot of options. Overall, it was still a positive first visit because of the friendly service, fast turnaround, and cute atmosphere. I'd come back to try other menu items.

    Stopped by cuz we wanted to support a local new boba shop! There was just one person manning the…read moreentire shop when we stopped by which was super impressive. TIRAMISU CREME BRULEE: Very rich tiramisu flavor. Torched sugar on top added a nice crunch. Foam on top was also rich and creamy. Very sweet. 3Q MILK TEA: got 70% sweet and def had more tea taste which we liked. Generous amount of toppings. Boba is nice and chewy and had a sweet touch to it. Loooove the egg pudding and grass jelly had nice fragrance to them. Would come back! Very cutely decorated ambiance as well. Well-kempt shop.

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