T4 is the place to go when you want a tasty meal with your boba tea. They have a ton of different beverage and food items on their menu and are known for the fried calamari you can order here. Inside it is very clean and there is enough seating to go around. I personally enjoy this place a lot! The staff is friendly and their order system is well set up to keep the customers rolling. So what are you waiting for? Order a boba tea of your choice, grab some delicious calamari, and go or hang out with a friend or two for lunch. read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon around 3:30 pm and it wasn't too crowded. I tried their seasonal special of strawberry green tea with 50% sweet and 30% ice ($3.75). It was a bit too sweet still, but the strawberry flavor was spot on, especially with all the strawberry chunks inside. It was the perfect refreshing drink after a heavy lunch. My friend ordered the basil popcorn chicken ($5.25) a little bit later as a snack for us to munch on, and OH MY GOD it was so good! Neither of us were hungry, but we couldn't stop ourselves from finishing the whole order within minutes. The chicken is cut into small bite-sized pieces and fried perfectly with the right amount of salt and pepper seasoning. For just 5 bucks, there's a good amount of it too. If I was hungrier, I could've easily eaten a whole order to myself, but I'm glad I was sharing. This is a good spot to hang out for the afternoon with your friends over some boba and snacks. We were here for almost 2 hours and it was pretty chill the entire time. read more

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**open for takeout during shelter in place** Definitely recommend ordering ahead of time if possible. We made the mistake of going there to place our order and it was a little overwhelming. The process to order, pay, and pick up our drinks and food wasn't super smooth. That being said, the popcorn chicken and the drinks were good. Wish the curly fries were a little softer. We also ordered potstickers (not photographed). read more

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This hole in the wall is a bit of a gem. Upon entering T4u we are instantly greeted with the sweet scent of egg waffles. Their menu is beautifully laid out and is very clear so that customers can see what is popular and what is not. The drinks are too sweet. Make sure to get half sweetness. read more

T4 - Taiwan Pineapple Royal Tea, Hot mango royal Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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I'm disgusted and disappointed that they had the nerve to give this to me. Please be aware if this place as they don't know how nor care to properly prepare chicken. I came in on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't even busy. This could've made me sick.. I pray it doesn't. You've been warned! There was no ambiance whatsoever. read more

T4 - 6 Piece Garlic Chicken Wing - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

T4 is a solid, no-frills chain boba cafe. Their classic boba milk tea is perfect at 50-80% sweet, and is more tea-y than milky (Chinese style). Their fried food options are also great- try the popcorn chicken and calamari rings. They're marinated and fried fresh for each order. The popcorn chicken is especially crispy, juicy, and peppery. For the price to quality ratio ($3.45 for a pearl milk tea), T4 is a go to! read more

T4 - Pearl milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Popcorn chicken combo is a good deal. Just need to call ahead before you head over! This place is always busy and has a wait.

My friend introduced me to this boba place today. I ordered the grapefruit royal tea with boba. We also shared some popcorn chicken and a bowl of spicy beef noodles soup. My drink was pretty good and they actually filled up the drink to top when I requested no ice. The boba was sweet and chewy as well. I think my friend also enjoyed their drink. Popcorn chicken was yummy minus a little bit dry near the end. The noodles were good and according to my friend it had a little bit of slight sweetness to compliment spicy taste. I didn't notice until they pointed that out to me. We were also going to order the eggettes but that was too much food. According to my friend, it was something that we should definitely check out... Service by the staff was quick and friendly. We'll be back if we're hanging out nearby again...and get the eggettes read more

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T4 FTW! Honestly, this ain't premium grade boba... however, I'm a regular customer here. Primarily because they're open during COVID, they take phone orders and for every 12 drinks you get a free one! Can never go wrong with an Okinawa, Snow Globe or good ole Thai Tea! Their popcorn chicken needs help... but other than that, I'm still a fan of calling in my order and picking it up! They even have a gift card special of buying $25 gives you 6 stamps towards your next free drink! I know T4 will always be there for my boba fix when necessary and that's why they got my 4 stars! read more

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Ramen was delicious!!! The broth was so yummy and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The drinks are also yummy just not the boba- the texture was good but it had some type of perfume aftertaste read more

One of my favorite boba places in Chinatown, you'll catch me here on a weekly basis. My go to drinks: roasted oolong milk tea, earl grey milk tea, Okinawa. They have the best popcorn chicken IMO :) Tip: happy hour daily 8pm-closing. $2.95 for standard drinks, and $3.50 for snacks read more

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One of my favorites places to go to get drinks!! I went from milk tea to fruity drinks! My favorite go to now is fresh loving strawberry green tea with agar boba and popcorn chicken is a must!! Super crispy and so good you can eat a whole box to yourself lol read more

Love coming here when I have a popcorn chicken craving! The calamari is good too but I feel like the portion is not as great since it's almost $9 but the box is not even filled. But I love the fresh honey lemon green tea 80% sweet less ice. The staff is just part time college/ high school students but I would definitely come here if you're craving popcorn chicken read more

They have never failed me with my order always do a great job. I enjoy my taro drink with agar

For me, the food and drinks here are mostly normal, only the popcorn chicken is delicious and okay. As for the attitude of the staff, I really feel bad, not only me but also my friend. When we waited too long for the food, we asked the staff right there but they ignored us and did not answer even though they were not busy or standing far away from me. When the food was served, they did not call the number so that the waiting customers knew which number to get. In general, the service attitude was bad. read more

Food is a good portion for a good price. Drinks are good. Service is ok. They charge $.10 per bag...even though it's take out. read more

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I went here for this couple cup of tea. Wait more than 20' . The employees don't know to do make it, they putted ingredients in the cup then throw it. cashier also don't know what happens. Tastes also not good. Bad customer service ! read more

I love T4. Great spot to get a hot meal or a quick snack, I have my favorite fish fillet, which is always crispy and hot, or the basil popcorn chicken. All the drinks are amazing. The service is always fast and nice. Always nice and clean for you too enjoy indoor dining. I like to order online or call in, much faster than waiting, its gets pretty busy. read more

I placed a phone order and come to pick up. No one in line. I was the only in line waiting to pay for my order for about 5 mins. At least 3 staffs saw me but no one helps me check out. I had to use the kiosk to check out my phone order. Right after i checkout using the kiosk, the receipt printed out right in front of the cashier. She ignored it. I stand there waiting for another 3-5 mins. She is still not looking at receipt that was printed out earlier, she kept looking at the items inside the bag on the counter. Keep in mind, the place is not busy. only 3 dashers waiting for their orders. I asked her to check on my order, she just turned around grabbed the food on the counter give to me, her face is very grumpy. I wasn't expecting them to be all smiles but at least dont make the customer feel like they're there begging for food. 0 star for grumpy service. 3 stars for the food, basil popcorn chicken, barely have any basil smell in it. Lack of flavor. The only good thing is fully cooked. read more

T4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Horrible staff wouldn't bring my worst enemy here. Racism is never grounds for dismissal. The food and drinks aren't that good to be so rude and cocky to customers. read more

The price is reasonable, the food is decent but the service is poor. I went there yesterday afternoon for a drink and a snack, I saw three girls chatting and laughing at the back when I walked in. After waited more then a minute, a long hair girl wasn't even in uniform came out and took my order, but she was not very friendly, maybe because I interrupted their conversation...... ??? Since the store wasn't that busy, my order was ready pretty quickly, but my number wasn't call until they finally finished their conversation. Good thing it was on a Sunday afternoon, if I was on my lunch break with limited time frame, I'm not sure if I should just leave or I should grab my order myself.... I just don't recommend go to this milk tea place if you're in a hurry read more

This review is only for the popcorn chicken. I had their popcorn chicken last night and it was amazing. Definitely one of the better popcorn chickens in the Bay Area. I almost missed their kitchen closing time so I called ahead to place my order and there was extra basil this time. The popcorn chicken was juicy, hot, crispy, and most important - delicious. Also, the oil seemed to be fresh and we didn't get a stomach ache afterwards. I guess Monday is the day to come for fried food! I've been here four days in a row and haven't seen that original cashier with the bad attitude. The service has improved a lot. Kitchen closing time 9:45 pm - 15 min before closing. Don't forget to add the pepper and chili seasoning on the side! And remember to notate it if you're getting it delivered!! Edit: they change their oil every two days which is great! Also, the owner is super nice and friendly. I will try their drinks again. Maybe I just went on bad days. Also, I tried Dragon Gate's popcorn chicken for the comparison and T4 is still the best so I've updated it to a 5 star. New ranking: 1. T4 2. Quickly's 3. Dragon Gate 4. read more

T4 - Basil Popcorn Chicken with extra basil - all this for less than $5!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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I really enjoy visiting this place and trying new things . They all seem to have different things location by location but this has a ton of items the others don't. . The chicken wings however aren't as great and crispy as Hayward. I drive to Hayward for THAt!!! read more

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T4 is located in Oakland Chinatown. I was on Webster Street when I suddenly I became thirsty. Luckily I was right in front of T4. The staff were friendly and attentive as they spoke both Cantonese and English. After a quick look at the menu, I ordered the Lychee Black Tea. There was a short wait as there were three customers ahead of me. While I waited, I took in how spacious the place was. My drink was ready, and it was tasty and refreshing. I'll have to make a return visit to try out some more menu items like the Fresh Grapefruit Green Tea and the Fresh Loving Strawberry Green Tea. read more

Stopped by around 1pm on Monday afternoon. I had about 40 mins to spare before a meeting and decided to grab a drink! There were quite a few people there when we arrived, but I didn't think mucho of it. Ordered the passion fruit smoothie with fig jelly. The main reason why I'm giving 2 stars is because we waited 35 MINUTES for our two drinks. I'm sorry, but that is excessive for two drinks. Maybe if we had made a big order, but I found that too much. If you come around this time, plan accordingly and expect to be there for over 30 mins! read more

drink tasted like it had gone bad, asked to exchange drinks and was told that all drinks are final. i just wanted to change my drink

Walking distance from our hotel (for the Warriors Parade) so what's normally difficult street parking in Chinatown wasn't an issue for today's visit. Can't speak on drinks today cuz this review is strictly for the snackage. My littlest wanted to be a picky eater for dinner & T4 offers her staples: fries and chicken nuggets. So here we are. Popcorn Basil Chicken: Perfect crunchy texture, juicy white meat, with a little cayenne kick, and a portion so generous that we shared it family style. Didn't mind waiting a good 15 mins cuz the karaage was cooked fresh to order and served piping hot. Thanks for saving our exhausted toddler from an I-Was-Too-Excited-About-This-Staycation-That-I-Didn't-Nap-Today meltdown! Stellar service and delicious appetizers. I can almost guarantee that we'll be walking back over the two blocks from 12th St BART for drinks before checking out of the hotel tomorrow afternoon. read more

T4 - Amazing piece to the left of T4's entrance (same dragon featured on the Oakland Chinatown's @snapchat geotag) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Milk Tea with Pearls and Coffee Jelly Sweet, smooth, except for shapes of jelly. They truly need to be cubed, not retangular to go through the straw easily. Egg Waffle with Red Bean Didn't get much red bean. Would love to see the filling in each bubble. Prices are okay. Appears to be a hangout for teens to twenty somethings. It took 30 mins to get these two items. read more

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3 stars for their "Kyoto Green Tea Latte" with regular sweetness and no ice, this drink is also known as "Matcha Fresh Milk" (which they label on the order receipt). I prefer no ice because I want to taste more of the flavor, the drink was gonna come out cold, and will be consume upon receiving anyways. I have a feeling that their matcha is not from Kyoto and it tasted very powder-like and artificial. It did not have a slight bitter taste that real matcha would contribute. I prefer Starbuck's version of the green tea latte a lot better than T4's. I really like their tea eggs because the tea flavor is infused in the egg just perfectly and it is cheaper then their next-door competitor "Blue Shooting Star". I bought this several times before and each time it came out great, I give them 5 stars for that! Their restroom is also pretty clean. There are about 6 large tables that could fit a group for around 4-6people depending on how you position it. They also have the Jenga game. Nice place to hangout! They close at 11pm on a Friday and they start cleaning up at 11pm, but my group stayed there until ~11:15pm. I like that they didn't kick us out immediately at 11pm and one worker kindly said "Thank You" when my group headed out the door. There's daily happy hour (8pm-closing). $2.75 standard drinks $3.25 snacks However, there are exceptions! The standard drinks doesn't seem much of a discount anyways since most of their drinks are between $2.50ish-$3.50. Overall, giving them a 4 stars to balance out the pros and cons. read more

T4 - AKA "Matcha Fresh Milk", did not taste like real matcha that is slightly bitter. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Don't get me wrong. I love the T4 chain and drink selection (...though I only choose a couple different drinks) but these guys have my very FAV popcorn chicken. I've had various versions from various places / chains over the years...but this place takes the cake, fo' sho'!!! Whether you take your drink with 50% sugar...or 30% ice (i do recommend this ratio with milk tea in general to save on diabetes inducing carbs), I [heart] the snacks here. Basil chicken or wings or eggettes!! These always hit the spot! Though I must say when they 1st opened they used more ACTUAL basil on their chicken. Oh well. At least spice in the batter which counts the most is still the same. FYI, another calorie saving technique I've employed recently is foregoing the boba...and substituting it with red bean. It works for me. The only drawback is that its harder to suck up thru the straw compared to the perfectly round diameter of boba. Try it next time at happy hour! 1 last thing...though I do really like the T4 brand, this particular location is starting to fall victim to Chinatown fatigue. Compared to its grand opening it is starting to look dirty and messy. They obviously do not have a strict regimen of cleaning to make sure the wear and tear of success does not become apparent. read more

First of all, the prices are super low compared to the boba places in SF. Ordered a classic milk tea with boba -less than $5 and it was so tasty. The tea flavor was decent and the boba was very chewy and had a good amount of sweetness. Usually, i am quite skeptical of the food at drink places but the calamari was super tasty! It was crunchy and light and the squid was very tender. Good amount for $6. Cannot recommend enough! read more

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Happy Hours always good - 8pm till close. Recommend: Popcorn Chicken So so: All Drinks Enjoy! read more

T4 - Popcorn chicken 5/5 and Peppermint Milk Tea Topped with Oreo 2/5 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I wish T4 or any other boba shops were closer to where I work, because Chinatown's a biiit of a stretch for me. But maybe that's a good thing! T4 accepts credit cards, so for all the boba and snack aficionados, rejoice! I've only had boba here once, and it was okay. Great for satisfying cravings, but it's not like iTea. They do have a great selection of milk teas and fruit teas though, and I think I'd need to try a fruit tea for a solid verdict. Anyway, I'm here because I really enjoy the fried snacks T4 offers. I've had the popcorn chicken, deep fried calamari, and the tempura calamari (Yes, they're different, and yes, they're both great). The deep fried calamari is all rings, whereas the tempura calamari includes the fun little tentacles. Lately, I haven't been getting the bang for my buck though, which is disappointing, considering I really enjoy their calamari! They've got salt, pepper, and chili powder on the side for you to customize to your liking, and even ketchup and sweet and sour sauce. If you're craving something to accompany your boba (or refreshing drink), I'd definitely recommend it! T4's even got free wi-fi! read more

Best overpriced popcorn chicken in the area. Other appetizers are skimpy on portions and overpriced. Their drinks are consistent. Service is always fast. Ordering ahead would guarantee your food will be ready. Place is filled with little kids either running around or staring at their phone. Ambiance is not all that chill. read more

I really like T4's Drinks and Snacks.. I order mostly with Door Dash -- But come on guys-- you are extremely stingy with the sauces you send with the Door Dash orders. I've also put in the notes for either extra or simple ketchup and it never arrives. Here's the sauce they send with the fried Pot stickers .. come on. Really Stingy. read more

T4 - Sauce with the fried pot stickers. That is what they send if you order with door dash. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

A solid place for bubble tea and a satisfying lunch in Oakland. Also, thank you for letting me crash and do work for 5+ hours at a time! YOU GET A FIVE STAR! The Good: - GET THEIR CHICKEN STEAK AND NOODLE SOUP BOWL!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH!!!! Huge portions, good flavor, and a good price ~ $9. It's a great value considering they give you like 8 pieces of chicken karage on the side :) I've only been disappointed with their broth 1/6 times I've ordered, but was never disappointed by the chicken! - I would recommend their Tomatoe noodle soup as well -- super filling and yummy, tender beef slices - Would highly recommend their T4 drink special (Thai Tea + Jasmine MT combo) - They take credit card! - Usually very clean tables/ seating with electrical outlets throughout the shop The Meh: - They usually leave their front door open and it gets really cold. Good strategy to have stragglers like me leave after a few hours... - It can become really loud (blender, loud students talking, blaring music, etc.) so not a place to study... doesn't stop me from trying, though - Cashiers are a little stand-offish at times, but they are often really busy so I get it. read more

Update: New happy hour menu. Royal rose tea was amazing!!! Line wasn't that long, drink prices were very cheap compared with other boba cafes. There was a variety for drinks and food. Likely to go back again. read more

T4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I like it, but the thing is, the previous times I've ordered this drink it didn't have the brown stuff on the cup (the caramel looking stuff), and it made it more sweet (I don't really like very sweet stuff). But overall it was yummy :) read more

T4 - Okinawa milk tea. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The drinks are good. I've never had the food tho. I usually get a peppermint milk tea with boba and only 30% sweetness. I have to admit tho, the service is consistently slow. Even on days where the place seems empty. They must get a lot of online orders or something. I really only come here when my preferred boba place is closed. read more

I was the only one waiting for my drink in the store.I ordered a regular roasted oolong milk tea and they took more than 10 minutes for a drink. When my drink sealed at the machine, they didn't even take it out and I have to wait for another good minutes, the lady there doesn't even care about my drink. I have to come up to the register to ask if my drink is finished. She gave me my drink and didn't even say a thing. Never coming b back to this place again, even though they have the good price but their service is not that good. read more