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    4.5 (138 reviews)
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    Jonathan S.

    I used to go to The Old Teahouse at the old University Mall, but was sad when it closed down before the old mall was torn down. I am glad they reopened. The address and location is not accurate on GPS (old location). The new location is in the courtyard area directly across from L&L Hawaiian BBQ and close to Calicraft Brewing Co. Food is just as good as I remember. We really like their Crispy Chicken (basically popcorn chicken). There isn't much seating inside, so on a busy day, you may need to do takeout or eat outside around the courtyard area. The 2 young men that helped serve us were great. They greeted everyone that came in and were very polite and helpful. I would definitely come back for their drinks and food in the near future.

    Sugar Korea Cheese Corn Dog... son said it was too soft and too cheesy, not enough meat.
    Ashli B.

    We arrived at 1:01 PM and placed our order right away. By 1:16 PM our food still wasn't ready, so we went up to check on it. At 1:20 PM only part of the order came out, and the chicken strips didn't arrive until 1:30 PM. When we asked about the delay, we were told that DoorDash orders were being prioritized, which was frustrating considering we were already sitting there waiting with our kids. We ordered the spicy Korean cheese dog, sweet cheese dog, potato dog, chicken strips, calamari, and two watermelon smoothies. Unfortunately the food itself was also disappointing. The corn dogs had soft breading, way too much cheese, and barely any hot dog, and the cheese wasn't properly melted. My three boys all tried them and said they only liked the hot dog part. The chicken strips took forever and were so overly spiced we ended up throwing them away, and the calamari was rubbery and not good. The total came out to around $70, which felt extremely overpriced for the quality of food and the wait time. Overall it was disappointing to feel like online orders were prioritized over the customers actually dining in, especially when the food quality didn't live up to the price. Seating is very limited and unfortunately it was extremely windy outside where we had to wait.

    Kimchi Tofu Stew
    Esther C.

    I'm so excited Old Teahouse is back! Their kimchi stew is still so flavorful and delicious. Their staff were also friendly and seemed hard working. Small store so not a place to post up for a while

    Watermelon Sago Coconut
    John C.

    TLDR: Solid boba spot (but nothing too special) with lots of drink options, easy kiosk ordering, and a fun trivia vibe. It gets crowded with students, but it is a nice place to hang out or study. -------- This boba shop is located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's, making it easy to find and convenient to stop by. There is a good variety of boba drinks to choose from, and ordering is done through a kiosk where you can browse all the options at your own pace. They also offer food, though the prices seemed a bit higher compared to the drinks. I ordered the watermelon coconut sago, which was pretty good overall, though I think I might have enjoyed the mango version a bit more. The shop has tables and free WiFi, which makes it a nice spot to study or hang out for a while. When I visited, it was fairly packed with students, so seating may be limited during busy hours. One thing I really liked was the TV playing trivia videos from YouTube. It added a fun and interactive element that made the space feel more lively than other boba shops I have been to. Overall, this is a solid boba place with a good atmosphere and plenty of drink options. I would consider coming back, especially if I am in the area.

    Alex T.

    This is one of my new favorite boba place. They habe my favorite jasmine milk tea. . They serve the boba in a bear cup which I'm sold immediately. The cup is shaped of a deadly like sb. . The tea strong and fragrant. The boba is chewy and has a good flavor. . I really like the small space but plenty of seating too. If you love matcha, milk tea and other flavors theh have it here too. . Overall I am a fan of this spot. They are located next to my favorite brewery. The service here is quick and friendly. The boba here is top notch. Thanks for reading. Hope this helps. Have a yelptastic day.

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    Liann A.

    If you went to UC Davis around the early 2000-2013 the old tea house was nostalgic. Their honey boba blizzard, popcorn chicken and fried rice and just being inside this new renovated space it isn't the same but some nostalgia. Tables where you can study and meet up with friends. I got their house boba milk tea and it Reminded me of under grad. I was too full to try their crispy chicken but it looks and feel the same. The service is great, their combo meals looks like a great deal and their boba is nice and soft.

    Bear cups!
    Felicia P.

    I stopped at this place on a whim with some friends on a cool December night... the staff were friendly and welcoming... they had cute bear cups and you could order any drink in them without an upcharge... They also had cute mini labubu keychains if you purchase $25 worth of products or leave a review! We ordered strawberry matcha, Thai green milk tea, and brown sugar boba milk tea... they were delicious and not too sweet (you could also alter the sweetness on some). Amazing service, amazing products - I love them so much :)

    Regina N.

    This place gives free bear cups and you don't have to wait in line for hours at Starbucks! Jasmine Milk Tea 2/5* I had the basic tea with salted foam with no sugar and it was just ok. I could barely taste the jasmine tea. It was really watery. The salted cream was good though.. thick, salty-sweet, and creamy smooth mouthful. Popcorn Chicken 5/5* Good portion size and came out straight from the fryer so hot and crispy. Chicken was big chunks, crispy on the outside without too much breading and tender inside. The chili powder was no child's play. It was SO spicy. If you leave a review, you get to choose one of the mini labubu keychains. Even though they're lafufus, they are super cute!

    Geanna T.

    I'm so glad Old Teahouse is back!! I was scared I'd never get to get my fave Green Thai Tea ever again after U-Mall closed. The new location is definitely redesigned to have a more modern aesthetic but is maybe half the size of the old location. Old Teahouse is definitely one of the OG boba spots in Davis which now seems to have a huge variety of them. However, their Green Thai Tea and their affordable combo meals is what makes them stand out to me over other boba shops! Perfect for college students. I can't say if quality has gone down since I've only gone once since they reopened. However, I noticed my green thai tea was a lot more watered down compared to how I remember it which made me sad. I hope it was only a one-time thing. Lovely seeing Old Teahouse back, and I hope they continue to be successful in this new plaza!

    House Boba Milk Tea
    Tiffany N.

    I'm one of those people who went to the old tea house back in the 2000-2010s. Old tea house back in the day was one of my favorite places to grab a meal but not one of my favorite places to grab a drink. Then some changes happened in old tea house became a little bit more drinking snack oriented over food than they closed and now they've opened this new location. Wasn't really sure what to expect so I came in early in their opening days and got a standard milk tea. When I ordered the milk tea, I was surprised that you couldn't adjust the sweetness, which seems to be a standard at most Boba shops in today's day and age. Got my milk. Tea took a drink, and honestly, was not really impressed. It was fine, but I really wish that I could've adjusted the sweetness. The Boba itself was good, I have to admit, it was a really nice texture. But altogether, wasn't super impressed. That being said, I do want to go back and try maybe another drink and their food. Location-wise, it is a tiny location. It barely fits like six tables, and there's not a lot of space on the inside, which the old location had which made it great for hanging out in. That being said with the new Davis Commons, I imagine people can just sit outside and chill. The people who serviced we were really nice, kept apologizing for some technical difficulties they were having and were very friendly in explaining to me that the sweetness couldn't be adjusted because how the tea was prepared ahead of time. Overall, the drinks are better than what it was back in the day, but nothing really stand out compared to all the other Boba shops in Davis.

    Mango sago coconut
    Kenny T.

    Ordered 2 mango sago coconut, crispy chicken, and fries. Food and Drinks were good. Got a free keychain after spending over $25. Definitely recommend this place.

    Seasalt Cream Jasmine
    Huryoung V.

    The iconic Old Teahouse is back in the renewed Davis Collections Plaza. - Jasmine Seasalt Cream (4/5) it's tea-forward, crema is just right. The boba texture is pretty good, but there's no flavor - isn't soaked in sugar or honey. Lots of food options for late night snacks. The service is quick and welcoming, the drink pickup spot is in a bit of an awkward corner with 1) a table next to it 2) the line for ordering is in the way of people picking up drinks, but the cashier does a great job of bringing the drinks out.

    Fries
    Lindsey L.

    Many of my older friends have talked to me about the old tea house and that it was good. I was excited to have a nearby boba location but I don't think that will be happening. Tried the matcha latte and it was just sweet milk. The employee told us that there was a bad batch that was made today AFTER we paid and sat down and finally received the drink. He offered to get us another drink though which was better- mango green tea. It was very sweet though. Also tried the mango sago coconut but it was also just milk and the sago was dry??? Also thought this could be a nice place to study but the music inside got progressively louder and there is no wifi. This place is just a takeout location. Overall, I was unimpressed and would rather make the trip downtown for boba than come here. Side note: there are more smoothie options than teas even though the name has teahouse. Do what you will with this information.

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    2 months ago

    Wonderful food and drinks! My daughter loves it here! We will definitely be back! Popcorn chicken was so good

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    The foods was good and the environment was friendly. They also allowed me to have my dog.

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    The boba was good and came out fast. The service was great and they were very kind. The space was nice and was calm.

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    Super easy order process and friendly staff! I ordered the mango sago smoothie and it was very yummy :)

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    Got the green Thai tea haven't tried it yet but it looks great from the menu screen! Cant wait to come back and try something new!

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    Really nice service, good boba and food with a lot of options, ideal vibe to get together with friends

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