Randomly stopped by since I was nearby at TJ Maxx. They have ramen, poke bowls and teas! I was in the mood for bubble tea. I usually prefer the milk teas over the fruit ones. I ordered a brown sugar milk tea with boba (of course) and I was pleased. The service was good. My order was ready quickly and more importantly, my drink was perfect. Not too sweet, not watered down. Woot! The price was great too. read more

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Been here a couple time now, always felt the drink is a bit lack luster but the Ramen is really good. Think I've been getting the wrong thing. The Ramen broth was thick and flavorful, the noodle was bouncy, egg was cooked to perfection, and plenty of Chashu pork. The food came out quick and there was plenty of space in the restaurant. I'd comeback just for the ramen! read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Spicy tonkotsu ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Best ramen in Columbia! I came with a friend for lunch but would definitely revisit to cowork as the restaurant was super peaceful read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This a cute, fast lunch or afternoon tea spot while you're shopping around Columbia. I tried the matcha bubble tea and a sushi burrito, both were really good. read more

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I was looking for something different for lunch and paused by Taichi to read the menu. Almost immediately I was taken by the sushi burrito, so I went inside for more information. The young lady behind the counter was super helpful. She showed me the "make your own sushi burrito" order sheet and gave me suggestions from best sellers. I filled out the sheet, unsure of my choices. A lot of times where I have to pick all my options, I either go too far or combine flavors that do not go together. I was hopeful for my burrito tho. I paid and was given a number, my food was ready shortly thereafter. I took it back to work for consumption. Overall, I felt the options I chose worked together really well! I had a number of dipping sauces but preferred the soy sauce/wasabi combo most. The burrito is more of a taco as the sides of the seaweed wrap don't touch - and that's important to note. Eating this "burrito" is really messy. Overall, interesting concept. A little too pricy though where all I'm getting is a burrito, no sides, no drinks, so unlikely I return. read more

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Came in because I was in the area and craving boba. This spot is neat because it was a boba, poke bowl and ramen spot. It was empty when I came in, I was surprised it wasn't busier. I ordered the Thai tea boba and was glad I could satisfy my craving, but just a tad disappointed with the drink. The boba quality was good though! Cooked perfectly and the proportion to the drink was perfect. I was disappointed that I was not able to adjust the sugar level (I usually get 50 or 70% sugar) so the drink was too sweet for my liking. In addition, I don't think there was enough milk in my drink because even after mixing it, it was still a darker color and I would've preferred a slightly more milkier taste. The tea was very strong but the entire beverage was really sweet so it was off. I would come back to try the food options and maybe give the boba a second try after I allow the ice to melt to dilute the sweetness a bit. read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Thai tea boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Came here for bubble tea only. The inside is really cute they have natural wood and plants for a more instagramable look. The service is pretty standard there are no "hellos" when you walk in it's just "what do you want to order" I got the peach green tea and it was good. Very comparable to the other places in the area. I think if I had a bubble tea craving this place is a convenient stop to get some tasty bubble tea read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Peach tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I came here not knowing what to expect. I was in the mood for Ramen. The staff is nice and friendly, place is clean. The ramen was just regular, nothing to brag about. If I come next time I will try one of the Poke bowls. read more

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This place is cute! Very very cute! But the tapioca wasn't soft, didn't taste fresh, and it made my stomach hurt:( I got the same drink as last time and I really should've just listened to MY OWN REVIEW lol!!! Maybe it's because I got almond milk. Probably that. IDK but my drink was bland and just tasted like a walnut but mediocre tapioca pearls. Also, our orders came out within literally not even a minute. I can't tell if that's a good or bad thing XD Service was kinda awkward! I had three people staring at me while I was looking at the menu deciding what I wanted:/ Im also indecisive and always love hearing recommendations and none of them knew a single answer to any of my questions besides what the sizes were. read more

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Sykesville location!! Amazing food. Vegetarian options galore. Chicken teriyaki rice bowl with veggies was phenomenal. Tonkatsu ramen just as tasty as Japan. I was pleasantly surprised. Extra pork belly added and not overcooked. My chef spouse loves this place. Biggest plus was the boba tea varieties. Great hang out spot too with games and family friendly. We went to the Sykesville Location! Also the music is on point creates a great atmosphere. Hidden gem! read more

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This is such a cute bubbles place that is perfect for chilling with friends or even remote work. There is plenty of seating in the booths and also a cute decorated floor seating. Service was fast, I placed an order at the counter and my boba was ready in a few minutes. There was a decent amount of boba and I order the mango green tea which was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely return to try their food and other boba flavors. read more

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Went here as a refresher between time of going to another store. Definitely a great space the aura and the tea was great... my favorite is taro with bubbles. read more

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We loved our ramen! 1 star off because there were no donuts, our table wasn't clean (we moved twice), and screens were not working. The person at the register was not smiling or sweet. She seemed young and tired. Other than that the pork belly tonkstu ramen was good. I also wish I knew there were extra toppings. There were no screens so I asked the person on the register and she wasn't too helpful. Hubby got the mushrooms which were very sweet and went well in the spicy broth. We would go back. read more

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Oof. We went to this location to have lunch with friends. We had high expectations, the Bel Air location had never let us down. There were advertisements for drinks that were not available posted on the wall. I ordered a Thai Tea and a Dalgona Coffee. They didn't have the Dalgona and substituted a coffee milk tea. It was all right but I felt rushed to change the order when presented with the information that there was no Dalgona coffee. Two of us got ramen and two of us got sushi rice bowls. There was hardly a bed of rice for the toppings to sit on. I ordered double salmon and was charged for double meat but they only put one scoop. I get severe social anxiety so I didn't bring anything up. It tasted great it just wasn't the proportions or service I'm used to. The store itself was clean and well decorated. The bathrooms were very clean which knowing it's near a mall can be hit or miss with cleanliness. Wasn't terrible but I don't know if I want to go to this location again. read more

I loved the decor and the staff were extremely nice! Taichi offers poke bowls, ramen, bubble tea and mochi donuts on the weekends (we didn't know :( ) Bubble tea: Milk teas are used with lactose free milk but over all, the teas were a little to milky tasting and not quite sweet enough for my preference. It could have been that I didn't quite mix it throughly enough though. Poke bowls: We built our own bowls and they have a lot of options to choose from! Portion sizes were good. I chose 2 sauces but it wasn't enough for my bowl. I'll be sure to ask for more next time! read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I really enjoy eating here because of the options to customize my poké bowl. I usually stack it as high with veggies as they let me and then take the leftovers home for lunch the next day. I also like the bamboo "booth" seating and green decor. It's a modern minimalist ambiance and music isn't too loud which I enjoy as well. I've tried their hot drinks which are also equally delicious as the bowls and rolls. Highly recommend this place either as take out or dine in. Service is also pretty quick and the cashiers always double check to make sure my order is right. read more

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Came to Columbia, Maryland and was craving for a bubble tea. Saw Tachi bubble tea and immediately went in to try. Did not know they have ramen and poke bowl too, what a surprise! We ordered two fruity drinks and the sweetness is just right. We also ordered the ramen with pork and poke bowl with spicy tuna and salmon. I love the soup base of the ramen! It's such a cozy place and the interior design is beautiful. Staff are very friendly. We will definitely come back again. read more

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Their dalgona coffee was yummy, and they had a cute sitting area. Unfortunately they closed down recently, probably due to the rent being too high. Good thing I used my gift card right before they closed. read more

9.2.22 Loved everything about my first visit including the food, bubble tea, and cute/cozy decor. Ordering Process: Place your order at the register. You will be given a number and they will call your number to pick up at the counter. Food: -Pork Tonkotsu Ramen - Broth was flavorful, ramen and pork was tender. -Vegetable Miso Ramen - Friend ordered and enjoyed it. Drinks: Taro Bubble Tea - Tapioca was cooked perfectly and soft just like I liked. Taro was flavorful. Next time I will ask for less ice. I took my time drinking it and it became watered down because the ice melted. Service: Staff who took my order was knowledgeable and helpful in answering my question. One mishap was that I ordered a small bubble tea, but inadvertently charged for a large. Decor/Ambience: -Cute, warm, and welcoming. -Board games (Jenga, Chess/Checkers) are available. - Floor chairs and counter seating in the front by the entrance Misc Info: -They have a sink in the back by the restrooms. Love this idea so that if you need to wash your hands you can do so without having to wait in line for the restroom. -When you are done eating, there is a bin to place your trays and bowls. -Water pitchers and plastic cups are available and by the napkins and utensils (chopsticks, plastic forks and spoons.) I do wish they had soup spoons, which would make it easier to drink the broth. My total came out to $22, which is a bit pricy. If it were cheaper, I'd probably come here every week. Really loved everything about it. So glad it's across the street and in the neighborhood. read more

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Let me preface this review by saying I am a bubble tea SNOB When Taichi first opened I was super excited to have one in the Columbia area aside from the locations near the mall. The interior is decorated very nicely, and every time I've been it's always kept nice and clean. It was also nice to see that they had food options aside from their boba, but I was mainly there for their drinks. I did try their food and found it to be decent, although a bit on the expensive side. The boba, however, was a standout feature. I appreciated the variety of flavors and options, especially the availability of milk alternatives, which can be rare to find. The boba had a nice consistency, but I do prefer a stronger sugary syrup flavor to enhance the taste. Overall, a decent place to get your boba fix. Would give it a 3.5/5 if I could! read more

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Had a great experience today (10/28/2024). Went in for lunch and got two custom poke bowls, spicy miso ramen, lemon tea, brown sugar milk tea and strawberry milk tea. Everything tasted fresh and was great proportions. I do wish the ramen had a little bit more ramen noodles--especially for the price--but it's not a deal breaker. I've had each of these food items at other establishments before, to compare them to, and I'd say this location's food was one of my favs (taste wise). The atmosphere was relaxing. There were plenty of seats to choose from. No obnoxious crowd of people or loudness. The music was subtle and enjoyable. As for the staff, the cashier was friendly and attentive to my specific requests. They didn't take too long to prepare my meal. I waited about 10 minutes, I believe. Considering I ordered quite a bit, it was quicker than I thought it'd be. I will visit again. read more

The Hawaiian pokè bowl was fresh and tasty. Sadly the brown rice was really hard and that is the reason for only 3 stars. Staff was helpful and friendly. Good Saturday morning spot for kids read more

I ordered the smoothie on a hot 90 plus degree day. I liked that I could combine two of my favorite flavors: lychee and passionfruit. I added even more fruitiness with strawberry jelly. I was quite happy with this concoction. I also requested that they add half the amount of sugar and it still tasted wonderful. read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This place is 100% the truth! My husband has been craving bubble tea for the last month or so and insists on buying it everywhere we go and Taichi did not disappoint. From the moment you walk in, you're met with the most beautiful decor. There's also an area for kids with little coloring pages and tiny pillows. It's adorable. We ordered in under a minute and received our bubble tea within 5 mins. Everything was quick, easy and a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

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A decent place to go to near my house. The ramen was okay and the bubble tea was okay too. The pork in the ramen was melt in you mouth soft and tender and the broth was pretty good and heart warming. I did wish it had more spice and flavor. The noodles were good too. I liked how there were a lot of toppings inside of the ramen which added a nice addition to the meal. read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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We got a avocado milk crush and a honeydew milk tea. The honeydew milk tea tasted watered down and artificial so we wouldn't recommend that, but the avocado milk crush was delicious! Would definitely come back for it. Inside was cute. Will try their food next time also! read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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The decor in the restaurant is adorable and is kept pretty clean. They also have a little shelf with some games (my husband and I played the sriracha game while we waited). The people at the cashier were very friendly and approachable. We both got the build-your-own poke bowls which was good and filling. I liked that they allow you to pick as little or as much as you want in your bowl. The only downside in my opinion, was how small the salmon pieces were cut. They offer these poke bowls in burrito form as well, which I'll have to come back to try. Overall, the price was reasonable and enjoyed our meal. Before we left, I ordered Thai tea with boba and it was delicious as well. We can't wait to be back! read more

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Some of the best tasting bubble tea you'll ever have. My wife and I love bubble tea and Columbia and Ellicott City have dozens to choose from. When we recently went to Taichi Bubble Tea on a whim, I had no idea of the quality of bubble tea. Taichi's bubble teas and other drinks are concentrated with flavor. Nothing felt watered down or compensated with added sugar, and instead, gave you supreme taste in every sip. My wife ordered a standard milk tea. It was rich and creamy, and rather than the milk or sugar, it was the tea that was the star of the show. I had a milk coffee, and whatever brand of coffee they use to make it is of top quality. I had it with my lunch and I still felt the surge of caffeine over 5 hours later. If I had to give any criticism to Taichi, and this is a minor one, is that they don't put a lot of fillings with their drinks. My wife had very little boba in her milk tea, and I had very little coffee jelly in mind. Buuuut, if you prefer your drink over your fillings, this might be a huge plus for you. Taichi also serves food, and I'd like to give some of their dishes a go next time I'm in the area during lunch time. Taichi Bubble Tea is a boba shop that focuses on quality over everything else! read more

Friendly staff, order was perfect. Loved the chewy boba. Thank you! I'll be back some day. read more

Nice aesthetic and decorations. Very fast service, good customer service. Avocado milk crush - good texture and taste. Perfect sweetness in my opinion but the avocado flavor was a little but to faint and could use a but more. Overall, a delicious drink Peach green tea - a little bit too sweet for my preference but the flavor overall was good and I enjoyed the little peach chunks in the drink read more

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Food tastes great and the ambiance is even better. Very chill and never too busy, and the staff it's pretty quick with the turn around time. It's nice to meet up with people here without having to get a table and waiting for one to be free like at Akira ramen. Their boba is pretty good too, I love doing the mix of two flavors for their slushes, but the strawberry boba was good too! Their best food item is defiantly their ramen, so I'd suggest trying it first. Good price and doesn't make me feel sluggish read more

I've been wanting to try this place since I heard it was opening up, and my husband decided to treat me with some yummy food for me! He went over ingredient information with them since I have allergies and got me the shrimp sushi burrito with white rice, avocado, wasabi mayo, and red cabbage. He also chose the mango milk crush made with oat milk for me. It's not my normal boba order, but it was so good! It tasted like a mango milkshake with boba pearls!! Everything was so good that I asked him to get me more the next day! This time I got the ocean roll sushi burrito. Most things in it were safe to me. I was able to get the ocean roll with White rice, shrimp, regular tuna instead of spicy tuna, salmon, cucumber, avocado, Masago, wasabi mayo, scallions, and sesame seeds. The only thing I couldn't get was the eel sauce, spicy mayo, and spicy tuna. I can't wait to try the spicy tonkatsu ramen next or the zang zang special boba next. Everything was so fresh, and the ingredients definitely were quality and very flavorful. The only thing I will say is that the food portions are quite tiny for the price. If they could either lower their prices to reflect the smaller portions or increase the amount of food, that would earn the extra star. read more

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Food: (2/10) ordered 4 items (two bowls and two drinks) and every single item was either missing something or messed up. Ambiance: (10/10) very nicely decorated store, loved the vibe Service: (7/10) servers were all nice read more

Taichi Bubble Tea replaced the old Asian fusion restaurant that was here in Columbia Crossing (can't remember the name, it wasn't good anyway). The decor for this place is very laid back and relaxed. Came in and tried their poke bowl and a mango green tea. I was honestly underwhelmed with both. I got salmon and spicy salmon for $14 but the pieces were so tiny and I barely saw any in my bowl. The tea did not taste fresh and had a nasty stinky taste to it. Overall everything feels overpriced here. I most likely won't be back having heard how bad their ramen is. There are much better options for ramen, poké, and bubble tea around the area. read more

Such a cute spot!! We stopped by this location when my friend and I were on our way to a house warming party nearby. I've tried other Taichi's in Maryland before but they were really disappointing. I decided to give this location a try given it's proximity, and they did not disappoint!! Got a passion fruit green tea with mango and lychee jelly. This was so good, especially with the summer weather! It was super refreshing and wasn't overly sweet like at the other location I ordered from. My friend and I got two ramens, and given my complicated order they followed the request to the point. I ordered the shoyu ramen (my go to ramen order) with corn, extra egg and beef. No bean sprouts and seaweed. The broth was savory, but light. The egg was PERFECTLY seasoned and cooked. Peep that soft boil egg. The beef was also perfectly cooked, and tasted delicious. The noodles were "bouncy", just the way i like it. I'm very specific with the ramen, where every component needs to be perfect and compliments each other, and this shoyu ramen definitely did! My friend ordered the tonkatsu, and I have to say, after trying my friend's, I'll be coming back to get my own bowl of this one. The broth was creamy but not too heavy, which was perfect, and the pork was delicious. I would've finished her bowl too if she didn't take it away. 5/5, i would definitely come back! Great drinks and food. The vibes were also amazing, perfect for a date or a friends hang out!! read more

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I will leave a review for the food when I get a chance to try it. My review is based on a quick stop in for some bubble tea. Short story shorter, they seem to have an ok selection with their own variations of some things. I had the Mango milk crush which was decent. I see some folks have photographed it below (yellow with tapioca). To me personally, I didn't see much difference between it and a mango smoothie with boba. The place was clean, little on the slower side service wise, no reason for me to put too much a review in for a quick bubble tea stop. It's worth a try. I do have co workers that were less than impressed with their traditional bubble teas but I did not have that nor did I factor it into my own review. Just food for thought...spilling a little tea if you will. read more

Taichi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The restaurant had potential. It opened less than 60 days ago so I'm sure service will improve. They are friendly, just slow or should I say apprehensive. Before you get in line, peruse the menu & make your selection on the form. The serving size of the protein is about 1/4 or 1/8 cup per order. It's not a lot. Everything is drag with the exception of the corn, it's canned. The sauce containers are only 1/2 filled when asked for it on the side. The size of the teas are perfection. They don't load up the cup with all ice like other places so you get to enjoy enough beverage with a decent amount of ice simultaneously. I ordered the tarp milk tea & the mango milk tea... no boba. Both were yummy. I'd come again but honestly, I need more protein & more sauce. read more

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Taichi Bubble Tea is a great addition to Columbia!! I love that when I'm craving bubble tea (which... let's face it... it happens at least once a week), I can go here :) They also have a great selection of poke bowls, sushi burritos, and ramen. I love that I can come to one location to get food and a drink! You can build your own meal or choose from their signature dishes. I got the poke amazing bowl that comes with salmon and spicy tuna. The tuna was definitely spicy for me, so I'm glad the bowl came with rice to balance out the spiciness. The fish and veggies were very fresh-- I love how crispy and green the lettuce was (yay for not being wilted!). I've also had their miso ramen with tofu which is really good, and I love that it comes with a soft soy egg with a perfect runny yolk. For drinks I've tried their Taichi original milk tea, mango tea, and their InfruiTea. I'd say I love their InfriuTea because it comes with actual fruit chunks! My partner and I haven't been able to find a place that puts fresh fruits in teas except in Canada, so this was a nice surprise to see :) The price of a meal + drink can add up to be $20+ which might be a lot for some people. I'd say the food is very fresh so it's worth it, and I love the relaxing environment and yummy drinks. :) read more

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Super pumped that. Columbia has been blessing us with nothing but good establishments lately. Growing up here I had to eat cheeburger cheeburger, green turtle, and mission bbq. Now back to the review let's start with the boba itself, best texture boba I've had in the dmv and my sushi burrito was the perfect combination with my drink! Hope they add more options, like different noodles for the ramen because I do prefer curly, but again I will be a regular here! Thanks again to the wonderful staff and make sure y'all check TaiChi out. Pictures below! read more

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I can only comment on the ramen and atmosphere, but we didn't order other food or drinks. Service was rough. We stood at the counter for a couple of minutes as 3 separate employees ignored us. As the one finished up making a hand roll he then moves to the side and pulled out his phone at which point I asked if I could order. I'm not sure he was fully listening because one of the two orders had to be corrected once it populated on the screen incorrectly. We had two bowls of ramen, neither memorable. No real reason to go back unless we were to try something different. Pork in ramen is supposed to be a tender cut and this wasn't... it was pretty dry. There was plenty of shrimp in my wife's bowl, however. The tonkatsu broth was the highlight, but that isn't saying much. Nice that they have a kids play spot and a hand wash station in the back. Not enough to draw me back, however. read more