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    4.1 (166 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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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.

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

    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.

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    Chris N.

    Rating - 3.5 Stars When I first heard about the grand opening of this place, I was expecting another milk tea cafe, but instead I found it nestled inside another restaurant called Bun Mam Ha Tien; similar to how Jazen Teas/Sipateas are found inside a Pho Hoa. I'm not sure if Bun Mam Ha Tien was already established, or if it's also having its "Grand Opening" together with Simply Boba, but this review will simply be for Simply Boba. There was a limited selection of drinks so I decided to just go with a classic Black Milk Tea with Boba. The drink had a good balance between tea and sweet, and the boba was soft and chewy, so overall the milk tea was pretty good. However, this place just doesn't stand out to me amongst the myriad of other boba places. Their milk tea would be a good drink to get if you happen to be eating inside the restaurant or if you're nearby, but I wouldn't be going out of my way for this place. They do get bonus points for having a cute logo though.

    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.

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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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