I initially was planning to get bun rieu but couldn't help myself and got bun Bo hue instead and boy did I not regret it. It's the best I've had. It's so flavorful. I will have to come back to try the bun rieu next time. We also ordered banh xeo and this thing was massive and even the accompanying veggies was a gigantic salad bowl the size of a wash bin. We also ordered a large jasmine crema tea and passion fruit yogurt tea. I ordered them at 50% sweetness. The jasmine tea was fine but the passion fruit was still a tad sweet for my taste. But the size of these large cups were huge! I'm definitely coming back for more. read more

Simply Boba - Banh xeo - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Simply Boba is a nice little cafe that serves Vietnamese food like dry noodles dishes, noodle soup dishes, porridge, stir-fry dishes, smoothies and boba milk teas. The service is nice and friendly. I went on a Wednesday night and they had a few tables of customers dining in. I only stopped in to get a Black Milk Tea (M $5.50, L $6.50) w/pudding (each topping $.65). I know, I know, I should have tried the boba. The drink was simple but good. read more

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WOW Definitely A Pleasant Surprised!!!!! I have been eyeing this bubble tea and Vietnamese Specialties Shop for awhile now. I am absolutely glad I get to enjoy their Popular Bun Mam Noodle Soup! I love Vietnamese Authentic Soups Spicy Bun Bo Hue, Bun Rieu, and my favorite Pho Noodles soups here too! Bun Mam came with Squids, Prawns, Fish, Mint, Banana Blossom, Bean Sprouts, Eggplants, and Flavorful Crispy Pork Belly! Yum!!! Spicy and Delicious! I Also Love my Fresh Passion Fruit Yogurt Tea Boba! Refreshing, Soft, and Chewy! The interior is Nice clean and Vibrant. Nice Indoor and Outdoor Seating Areas! I am definitely looking forward to try other soups like Banh Canh, Bun Bo Hue, and Bun Muc here at this Simply Boba Restaurant! read more

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I'm being so basic, basing my review just on this special coconut drink, but holy shiatttt, it's so good. Luckily it wasn't busy inside where we were able to get thing drink to us in such a timely manner. The interior doesn't have so much pizazz but honestly, just coming here to have this as a pick me up on a hot summer day is good enough for me. I'll be back for sure. read more

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

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. read more

Simply Boba - Honey green tea with toppings - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is hidden inside a restaurant in the general strip mall. The front door is dark so it might not seem as obvious but just follow the store sign. You end up ordering at the front door at a little kiosk with an iPad. Ordered an almond milk tea and taro milk tea both with boba and both at 50% sweetness. Pros: for the price the drinks are very large. Also didnt have to wait too long for the drinks, though it was just before lunchtime on a weekday. The almond milk tea was very good, highly recommend. Good amount of almond flavor but not overly sweet. Cons: the taro was overly sweet even at 50% sweetness and had some grit to it. Wasn't able to take more than a couple of sips read more

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. read more

Simply Boba - Roasted Almond Milk Tea, Large - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

Simply Boba - Strawberry lychee, strawberry milk tea, and mango mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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With many boba spots in this plaza, you may not notice Simply Boba since they are located inside of a Vietnamese restaurant. When you first walk in, you order your boba at the front counter. One of the younger employees was friendly and pretty efficient at making my drink. There is plenty of parking, but it may get busy with all the boba shops and restaurants in this plaza. I opted for the jasmine milk tea with boba, half sweet. The milk tea was creamy, but you can still taste the tea. The boba kind of just melted in my mouth - it was too soft and very chewy. Although the drink had a sugary aftertaste, overall it was okay. read more

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. read more

Simply Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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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. read more

Simply Boba - Outside - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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

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 read more

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Boba here is amazing and such a great deal. The big size boba is such a good price for the amount. Easy to order and not very crowded. I enjoy this place more than the Happy Lemon across the parking lot. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Simply Boba - It's so simple that it's not even a separate store. Find them immediately inside the front door of Bun Mam Ha Tien. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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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. read more

Simply Boba - shrimp, pork, and chicken fried noodles - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I used to be obsessed with Simply Boba when it first opened up, but over the years there has just been an overwhelming amount of new boba shops that I forgot about this place. I happened to be in the plaza and decided to just grab a quick drink here . If anyone remembered Cool Tea Bar next door back in the days and was obsessed with their roasted milk tea, Simply Boba's Roasted Oolong taste exactly just like that. I've been on a binge with this place coming 2-3x a week again. And you really can't beat the price point for the amount you're getting when you order a large. read more

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

Simply Boba - Large Special Coconut drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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! read more

Simply Boba - Mango Mango with passion fruit jelly. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I guess Simply Boba is an appropriate name for this place. It's simply a register in the front part of a restaurant, simply serving tea drinks. Definitely a no frills kind of place. They were never on my radar, but I was having lunch in this plaza yesterday and decided to drop by for a milk tea. It was Monday, December 21st a little after 3:30pm. I got my usual Black milk tea with Boba, Grass jelly and Coffee jelly, 25% sweet ($5). The sweetness was good as sometimes even 25% sweet can be too much for me. The tea was very light and milky. I like my tea strong, so I found myself wishing the tea flavor was more prominent. I liked the silky grass jelly and the chewy coffee jelly, but the boba was not good. Mushy and not much else. I kind of wish I didn't get my drink with boba as it took away from the drinking experience. For a place called simply boba, I wanted the boba to be, well... simply better. Especially when there are so many other options in this area. 2.5 stars for the tea, rounded up to 3 since the cashier there was so nice. read more

Simply Boba - Black milk tea with Boba, Grass jelly and Coffee jelly, 25% sweet ($5) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is an interesting boba shop that is not "Simply Boba" because they sell a lot more than just boba. They sell wontons, fishballs, mangonadas, and noodles. There is both inside and outside dining options. This plaza is limited in parking space. This plaza is also riddled with tons of other boba/dessert shops so competition is fierce. Because of its competitors, I haven't had a chance to try this place more than once. I had their roasted oolong milk tea with grass jelly and thought it was good. They have a number of topping choices outside of boba that include various flavors of "jelly." They also have yogurt teas. They open pretty late (11PM). Their mascot is a little rounded square (a boba?) with a mustache. The interior is modern with orange chairs, wood walls and booths. read more

DRINK Jasmine milk tea plus pearl - $5 big size. I like how big the big size is. Pearls soft sweet chewy .. normal sweetness. Not overloaded with ice. Tea taste was not so prevalent. Overall not bad. I liked it. Beats waiting in the long line of buncha kids in the other boba spots. SERVICE Order at the front counter. Nice workers ATMOSPHERE I like it, pretty modernized cafe type feel. Booth and table seating. One or two outdoor tables to enjoy a nice summer night out. So I guess they share the space with a pho place... or it's just the same owner. Pretty convenient if I'm the mood for real food plus boba. Kinda felt odd though to sit there taking up a table if I only got a drink, but it was during a less busy time so it was ok. Only one bathroom room in the back, so if someone's taking a while, you have to wait. In the busy plaza, kinda tough to find a parking spot. read more

Simply Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this place ! Every time i come down to SJ my bf and I always make sure to get their Coconut juice special with basil seeds. The cups are pretty big and I usually share with my bf but we always end up getting our own here lol read more

Came here the other day because we heard it was 2$ for their grand opening! I tried the roasted oolong milk tea with grass jelly. Yum! I'm usually a fan of tea alone but this was really good. The grass jelly could have been a little softer but still delicious! I came here again a day later, a little before closing and I wanted the same thing; but they ran out of grass jelly. My second option was boba but they ran out of that too! So the girl suggested their special pudding. She said I was the first to try it, so I was super excited since I love egg pudding! (This was just regular pudding, a little sweet) it went great with this roasted oolong milk tea! The place is pretty small,but clean! The girl at the front desk was super nice and friendly read more

Simply Boba - Roasted oolong milk tea with their special pudding! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Went to simply boba last night, after quite some time and it was delicious like always! I ordered my usual Jasmine milk tea with Caramel egg pudding.. D E L I C I O U S !!! I just love their jasmine milk teas ! I ordered a large and thought I could finish it but I wasn't able to. I was sad but I was so full and satisfied I ended up falling asleep with the cup in my hand. I love this place so much ! read more

Simply Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Seriously best employees ever! I always get Watermelon Sensation with boba and no passionfruit seeds. But I tend to forget to tell them (like 60% of the time heh) which I think is such a hassle to remake or take out when I tell them after they finish but with such good customer service they said it was ok and they don't mind! I love this boba shop. I come here almost everyday heh :) read more

Oh Paloma plaza, there are literally boba spots in every corner. Whenever I am in Paloma plaza, I tend to always get my drink at Cool Tea Bar. I've noticed that Simply Boba was new to the plaza and I decided to give it a try! Note: Simply boba is inside of Bun Man Ha Tien. When you first walk in, Simply Boba is in the corner on the left-hand side. The employees here are very friendly and gave suggestions because it was our first time! I really like the Roasted Oolong tea! It was soooo good and their boba is soft! When I order boba, I like to actually taste my tea. I was able to taste the Oolong tea! I want to try their WHOLE MENU. However, I would recommend sitting outside because this place is also a restaurant. I recommend trying Simply Boba! So, the next time you are in the Paloma plaza.. try it! read more

Simply Boba - Left to right: Watermelon black tea, roasted oolong milk tea & black tea with pearls. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love simply boba. I always get the sea crema with jasmine tea and boba. The staff is really nice and always makes my drink quickly. I like that they have a reward system and I love that they offer a huge size. Edit: I came here at 9:43 on Wednesday 10/23 and they were closed with the door locked. The employees inside just looked at me.. i'm not gonna take off stars cause I love this place but I was disappointed this time read more

This boba shop is located inside a Vietnamese restaurant so when you walk in you're hit with a delicious aroma of bun mam. The counter to order is right in the front so it's a little more convenient than walking an extra 20 steps to the back of the restaurant. They have all the basic tea drinks so you can probably your go-to tea. I went for the strawberry yogurt tea with pudding and it was great. I've been trying to find a place with this drink for three longest time and I'm glad I don't have to go all the way to TenRen for it. I saw that the large size was only $0.25 more than the regular so I was like sure why not let's see how much bigger it is and boy is it bigger.. this thing is humongous!!! Definitely worth that extra quarter. The wait for them to make the drinks was kinda long but it's not that much of a problem. read more

Simply Boba - Large strawberry yogurt tea. Totally worth the additional $0.25 for a large - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Drinks 5 out of 5 would recommend but the girl working had a really bad attitude she was mugging Me when I walked in and only when I pulled out my wallet she starting giving me "customer service", I forgot her name but remember her blonde and brown hair floating in my drink. read more

I don't just give out 5-star ratings, but this place won me over! Nicest people. everyone employee there gave me a genuine smile :) Top notch boba! The boba pearls were the prefect consistency and very sweet! You can really taste the brown sugar. I was amazed! Also prices are so reasonable! $3.50 for a good-sized cup ($0.50 extra for toppings). I got the Sea Crema and it hit the spot! Also, they use are natural flavors, no syrups or powder and they take credit cards. Definitely gotta come back here and re-live this great experience! read more

Simply Boba - Sea crema w/ boba | $4.00 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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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.

**BOBA PRINCESS APPROVED** SIMPLY...Tasty SIMPLY...Quaint SIMPLY...Friendly SIMPLY...BOBA Simply Boba is an addition to the large family of milk tea shoppes in East San Jose. It's housed with Bun Mam Ha Tien and is essentially one in the same. ***3 STARS for the Milk Tea Quality & Ambiance*** [[MILK TEA QUALITY]] Simply Boba offers a limited menu of Milk Tea, Flavored Tea, and Flavored Yogurt Tea. Toppings include boba, basil seed, aloe, and jelly (coconut, grass, green apple, lychee, mango, passionfruit, and pineapple). There are no creams or smoothies, as they offer regular, handmade drinks. I've tried Black Milk Tea, Oolong Milk Tea, and Jasmine Milk Tea with boba and grass jelly, and I have to say that BMT and Oolong are my faves! I usually get it LESS SWEET, as their default 100% is way too sugary for me (think like TapEx level). The tea taste is strong (unlike its neighbor) and I appreciate that they handshake their teas. Each is made to order! [[AMBIANCE]]-wise, it's okay. The restaurant tends to get crowded with patrons from both Simply Boba and BMHT. I appreciate the trendy interior though-- cool modern seats and tables and a synthetic grass wall! It does get confusing if boba patrons are allowed to sit with the restaurant patrons? ****4 Stars for the Service, Prices, Location**** I visited a few times during Grand Opening week. Who could resist $2 Promo!? [[PRICES]]-wise, it's Regular $3/$3.50 (16 oz) and Large for $3.50/$3.75 (24 oz). Topping is free if you check into Yelp or FB. [[SERVICE]] needs improvement but their attitude is GREAT! Shoutout to JENNY (the young Asian/Viet girl with long, black hair) for working so hard! She probably worked every day for hours on end and still greeted all the customers with her smile and friendly demeanor :) Grade A+++ They just opened so be more open and understanding about their confusion/disorganized system. I don't mind if places are new and still adjusting, but employees' attitudes make the experience! [[LOCATION]] They're located in the Asian/Vietnamese plaza next to Target and across from Pho Y #1 and Yum Buffet. Parking is hell in a basket, but that's just how it is around tons of Asian people. ===================================== Decent Milk Tea & Boba Quality (Grade B) Reasonable Prices (~$3 - $3.75 per drink): CHECK FAST & FRIENDLY Service: CHECK Decent Location: CHECK Trendy Cool Ambiance: Half Check TIPS: + Try their Milk Teas - recommend BMT or Oolong! + Pearls are soft and chewy; grass jelly is great tasting too. + Currently CASH ONLY bummer! + Sweetness and Ice Levels can be adjusted. + CLOSED on Tuesdays! read more

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Wao, huge portion for the large and very refreshing milk tea and fast and friendly service. As the name suggests... it is... ~simply boba~. Their menu is super simple and not obnoxious. I didn't really realize this was a pho restaurant but regardless, their boba was delicious. I'm wack and got the roasted milk tea with light ice and the cream on top and it HIT the spot for the last hour of driving I had to do and later into the night. If I lived in the area I'd probably be here all the time -_- read more

Simply boba got the best milk tea and mocha drinks in the area!! I really love their Iced mocha blended with coffee jelly, so bomb!! Top three selection: My #1 drink - Iced mocha blend with coffee jelly My #2 - jasmine milk tea/ earl grey milk tea with Caramel pudding My #3 watermelon sensation for fruity flavor tea with crystal boba Must try it! read more

Simply Boba - Simply boba got the best milk tea and mocha drinks in the area!! I really love their Iced mocha blended with coffee jelly, so bomb!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Out of the like million of tea places in this one tiny plaza (okay there are like 5...that's still a lot for one plaza~), this tea place would be my favorite here. Simply boba is simply...simple. Nothing complicated going on here, just a small, limited menu of (real) teas along with add-ons and the option to adjust your sweetness level. Considering the plaza its in, I didn't think this place would be on the trendier side-complete with bright orange chairs, a pop of vibrant green here and there,woody-ish looking walls, and a synthetic grass wall. It shares the same space as Bun Mam Ha Tien, so you can be seated to eat or you can order drinks at the register to the left. We tried a plain green milk tea with coffee jelly, plain black milk tea, peach green tea, and strawberry lychee green tea with egg pudding and caramel pudding. All regular sweetness and their smaller size (I noticed the smaller cup does not have the cute Simply Boba logo). Green milk tea generally doesn't have a strong flavor (green tea is lighter), where as black milk tea does, but the BMT still wasn't that strong. I'm usually a fan of peach green tea at all places, and simply boba made it great (+the boba was really nice and soft), but the strawberry lychee stole the show. It was really refreshing and just sweet enough! i also really like that in addition to egg pudding, there was caramel pudding! Overall the tea is a solid 3.5, but rounding up, it's pretty decent, but I would probably only come back for the strawberry lychee with egg/caramel pudding or try their other fruit flavored teas. If i'm in this plaza, this would be my tea of choice! read more

Simply Boba - Inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Simply Boba isn't. it's an add-on to an existing business: Bun Mam Ha Tien.(noodles, etc,) menu: milk tea, flavored tea, flavored yogurt tea, toppings, appetitzers. drink: earl grey milk tea(3.5) no added sugar -was offered a taste, said no, said: "i know what it tastes like" -earl grey tea was weak, thin, imagine adding sugar, a wipe out of tea taste. -teas made out of view in back, no seating in dining room, only outside. 2.5 stars, was offered a sample pretaste, my bad for not tasting. . drips: -friendly service, but not a good value given the choices in this area. -seems every 3rd biz in this center sells some kind of boba, milk tea. read more

After a long, hot day of shopping with my sister and brother-in-law, we were in need of some refreshment and boba was the first thing that came to mind. We drove to San Jose, hoping to stop by one of our favorite places, but much to our disappointment it was closed for Labor Day. With a thirst that begged to be satiated, we decided to try something new and Simply Boba became our new destination. Upon arrival to the plaza that it was located in, we realized that it had pretty stiff competition. In a radius of just a few feet, you will find Tapioca Express, Bobo Drinks, BFresh, and Cool Tea Bar. Probably not the best place to set up house, but hey, what do I know? There was a grand opening banner hanging above the front entrance, so I was already a little nervous. Most boba places that start out new usually don't do very well and unfortunately Simply Boba fell prey to this curse. The design of the establishment was pretty good with wide-open space, a collection of booths and tables, and fun colors throughout. However, what sets Simply Boba apart is that they serve food here, but not your typical popcorn-chicken-and-fries kind of food. They serve Vietnamese noodles and entrees here, which somewhat confused me when I walked in, due to the aroma of milk teas and fish sauce blending together. There was a separate cashier for drinks, located at the front entrance, and another for food, located deeper within the restaurant. I only wanted a drink and ordered the roasted milk tea with pudding. The regular cup size was typical, but their large size was HUMONGOUS. Upon purchase, the waitress gave me a stamp card, buy 9 drinks and get the 10th one free. When my drink was finished, they personally brought it out to me which was really nice. As for the taste, I can't say it was anything memorable. It wasn't terrible, but it left more to be desired. I couldn't really taste the tea, but the sugar was certainly prominent. I would suggest not having it at full sweetness if you were to ever try the drinks here. I also wasn't a fan of the pudding which was strangely translucent instead of the yellow custard-like color that I'm used to. So all in all, I can't say Simply Boba serves as any serious competition to the gazillion boba places located in San Jose. There are a few that I absolutely love around the area, so most likely, I'll just stick to those. read more

Simply Boba - The interior design - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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