Came in right at opening and got two drinks. With the type of lid they used, it made it a little…read morechallenging to mix the drinks properly. I'm used to the sealed plastic that you have to puncture with a pointy boba straw. My strawberry latte matcha was really good. You can pick your level of sweetness and I asked for it not sweet at all. It was perfect. My husband got the half and half- half Vietnamese coffee and half black tea and enjoyed it. Now, while the drinks were good and they have a decent menu, this place needed a good cleaning. I passed over two tables because they were covered in crumbs. The floor looked like it needed to be mopped and it could use a general refreshing. If you're only picking up, it should be fine.

A mediocre boba spot for the Yale students nearby. I was driving through CT and needed a good rest…read morestop to grab drinks and relax. Service was subpar and the two drinks we got, Hong Kong MT and Thai Tea were extremely watered down but the boba was good though! I wouldn't come here again unless I was dying of dehydration.

Soooo we searched for boba on a girls thrifting trip and this place came up with great ratings…read moreinside a shell gas station in prospect not to far from the goodwill we were at, off we go! The boba tea counter had one worker who was exceptionally nice and they had boba being made fresh so 9 minutes for our drinks nbd. We all got taro, with brown sugar boba but were corrected as they only had tapioca pearl boba not sweetened brown sugar boba. My tea was decidedly not sweet enough for me and the fresh boba nice texture but flavorless. It is mid tier bubble tea.

Awesome boba! Don't judge the fact that it's in a gas station, it's seriously good. I ordered the…read morebrown sugar milk tea and it was sooo good. The boba was soft and chewy. It comes with milk cap then they sprinkle more brown sugar on top and torch it! I gotta take a video next time. Oh yes, there will be a next time.

My niece introduced me to this place because she considers it the best matcha she's ever had, and…read moreafter trying it myself, I have to agree! I ordered the Cheese Cloud Matcha Latte, and it was smooth, creamy, and delicious--the cheese cloud added a nice richness without overpowering the matcha. Service was friendly and welcoming. My only complaint is that there's no restroom available in the building, which can be a little inconvenient. Otherwise, definitely worth a stop for matcha lovers!

Service is pretty slow, but if you're a matcha girlie, or guy, this place is for you!…read more And yes, they serve MATCHA flavored banana pudding.

If you've never had rolled ice cream before, definitely give Ice and Fire located in the food court…read moreat the Connecticut Post Mall a try. They have a fairly extensive menu that also includes boba tea, smoothies, and more! I always opt for the rolled ice cream since that's what they specialize in, and I'm pretty sure they're the only store around serving it too. Expect a bit of a wait though since it's made-to-order and a fairly labor-intensive process! You get to watch them craft your creation on a frozen pan, but it can take longer than 5 minutes to prepare, and even longer during peak times. The texture is denser than traditional ice cream and the colder serving temperature makes rolled ice cream less prone to melting quickly, allowing you to bask in its deliciousness for a longer period of time without it turning into a soupy mess. Personally I feel they go a little overboard with the toppings, so for a slightly less sweet experience, you should definitely customize your order a bit. It's a good option when you want a twist from the ordinary. Although Ice and Fire is Asian-inspired, the offerings are definitely Americanized to appeal to a broader audience. I'm hoping their success paves the way for more shops specializing in traditional Asian desserts in the future! Definitely need a place that offers shaved ice in the area!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Lots of types of refreshing drinks to choose from - bubble teas, milk foams, frappes, mint lemonades, fruit slushies, smoothies, milkshakes - in MANY different flavors. + Also serve rolled ice creams, with 32 options to choose from! + Juicy Melon Splash was very good and, as expected, verrry refreshing, especially after a stroll through the Connecticut Post Mall. It had a hint of tea in it too. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Pretty much your standard refreshments vendor at a mall food court with a head-spinning variety of drinks and ice cream flavors.

This has to be one of my favorite spots in Waterbury. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that…read moreI've visited this restaurant more than two dozen times. The staff here is always incredibly kind and they give amazing portions. They recently redesigned the seating area and have new chairs and tables, very stylish. I love getting the Chicken Gone Wild or Land and Sea. Although the sauce goes well with it, I tend to replace it with the Poke Sauce. Ever since trying it, it's one of my favorite sauces there. My usual is the Chicken Gone Wild bowl with white rice, mixed greens, without the seaweed and tend to add different vegetables in there. I've tried most of the boba there as well, one of my favorites is the Taro Bubble Tea, it reminds me of cereal milk if I had to compare it to something. Others I like are the Strawberry and Mango Bubble Tea, either boba or fruit jelly tastes good with it. This will always be a place I'll catch myself getting addicted to stopping by every now and then. I love feeling great after my meal because it contains both greens and protein. Love this place and is a great addition to Waterbury!

We're not really raw fish people, but needed some fresh food and veggies after a vacation full of…read morejunk food. Ordered online and picked up a little later. Portions were quite large, and fairly inexpensive. We had chicken and shrimp rice bowls. The proteins left something to be desired and my wife felt her dish was a bit too saucy but overall good and we'll definitely be back.

THE most bland ramen I have ever had in my entire life…read more I am absolutely amazed this place has ratings this high. Save your money and get your ramen somewhere else. We have people over and ordered a handful of ramen noodles. EVERY single one of us is disappointed. Egg - Never had an egg THIS overdone in my entire life. Beef - overcooked, chewy, flavorless. Broth - completely bland, may as well be water. Again, I'm completely mind blown that this place has such high ratings. I'm *actually* annoyed we spent our money on this. A package Maruchan or Buldak has WORLDS of flavor more than this. In fact... of the 4 people who ordered from here, 2 of them asked me if we have any Buldak they could eat instead. Infuriating.

A great family owned business to check out, especially if you like sushi or poké!…read more Their prices are affordable and their portion sizes are good. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how tasty my spicy tuna roll and tuna avocado roll was. It isn't the best quality, but for the value, definitely with it! Their lunch combo is $11 for 2 rolls or $14.50 for 3 rolls plus a drink or miso soup. My partner got their build your own poké bowl and shared that it was one of the better poké bowls he has had! The service was great and they also have free parking and seats inside.

Came in on a Sunday around 2 pm. A few people in the shop, and I waited to order in the touch…read morescreens. Opted for one of their coconut milk specials that was blue with boba. Drink came out fast! Would have been a nice albeit a bit small of a shop to sit and drink but I opted to take it to go, though it was very quiet and cozy. Drink itself was delicious! Boba was solid, and a nice pick me up when I was in the area!

The whale tea is a place anyone around should definitely check out! Me and my daughter went to The…read moreWhale Tea recently and as bubble tea lovers we thought it was okay. We had gotten matcha,brown sugar and the Oreo slush boba. The matcha wasn't bad. The matcha was perfectly blended and smooth (which I love because some places don't blend their matcha thoroughly) but its taste wasn't the best matcha we've had. The brown sugar wasn't bad either it tasted good but felt a little watered down. The Oreo slush boba was delicious and I have no comments saying otherwise. The service was excellent and the employees even helped us decide what to get. They were very helpful and kind and greeted us immediately. The ambiance was great and it was decorated with adorable signs, a beautiful whale mural, whale squishies, and lights. Many seating options and two kiosks to order as well. Overall, even though we weren't absolutely thrilled with our drinks there are many other options and we look forward to coming back soon to try something new.

#44 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more A small Yemeni business that deserves so much love! We had the pleasure to meet the owners of M2 Mocha and their fantastic team a day before their soft opening. They invited us into the space before it was ready and offered to make us drinks to try. Now that, is a testament to community and genuine hospitality. I cannot wait to continue coming here for delicious drinks, great service, and a good study spot. They have a large study space in the back where you can also order drinks from a kiosk. Very large space but cozy vibes for studying/working. Plenty of seating in their storefront as well. They have free wifi and lots of food options so it is a great place to go for lunch or a long day work studying. Great place for grab and go as well. Now for the drinks, they have lots of speciality lattes, refreshers, authentic Yemeni teas/coffees, and matcha! The owners are from Yemen and are bringing their authenticity to M2 Mocha. There are also lots of pastries and sandwiches offered. Overall, it's a great spot to enjoy a drink, grab a bite, study, or hang out with friends. Definitely a local business worth checking out!

Our drinks were good but I think I was overcharged... 18 dollars for two SMALL matchas felt like a…read morelittle bit much but I may just be cheap! The vibes were great for studying though and the pastries looked yummy.