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    Tiger Tea

    4.4 (98 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Mango slush. No boba.
    Amylynne F.

    Ordered mango slush with boba. They charged me for the boba. It's written on the cup. But guess what they left out? The boba!

    Added extra Raw beef
    Sesameball T.

    This is my third review this place. I had Grilled ( BBQ ) Pork Rice plate at this time. Served with Vietnamese Meatloaf and Shredded Pork Skin. Pork was very flavorful and tender. ( wish get little bit more quantity ) Meatloaf was awesome. Very authentic. (Fried onions was touching ) I haven't eaten this for so long because no place make this in Hilo. Also Shredded Pork Skin was awesome. I really like authentic ( traditional ) way. Never like Americanize food. I always enjoy dine in here and very certified.

    Boba Photo Op
    Joanna D.

    The drink was okay but the staff wasn't that friendly or nice. We were in desperate need of charging our phones to get back to our spot on the other side of the island but they refused to let us charge for even like 5+ min of our time being there so we had to hunt for a lightning cable & there was not much around. Good thing our last option (gas station) had a cable otherwise we would be very lost. I understand this place has a right to refuse but a little help & kindness wouldn't hurt. Lesson learned: make sure you bring all your electronic resources.

    Burnt cream taro, kiwi juice aloe, strawberry oolong milk tea
    Dan W.

    Love Ding Tea from the mainland, so when they first arrived to Hilo, I was ecstatic! The service here is prompt and friendly, and it's a great hangout spot with board games to play. Unfortunately for me, everything I order here seems to be a misfire, but maybe that is my fault. One of the items (not on the official menu, but on a sign on one of the walls) was strawberry oolong milk tea, and I thought, "Wow, that sounds really cool! I wonder why I haven't seen that before!" And now I know why. The taste was just not right. The smokiness from the oolong combined with the tart strawberry jam resulted in a soapy, almost chemical-like flavor. It was not the business! I'd kindly recommend removing it from the menu! Those flavors are just not meant to be combined. On a more positive note, my boyfriend got the burnt cream mashed tarp drink, which was delicious and blowtorched by hand, which was awesome! The brûlée top was smoky and crackly on the top. And the store is adorable. Honestly, I will still probably come back, because they have so many flavors they offer and I just can't resist.

    Monster Boba Tea
    Kaliko K.

    What a GEM! The monster boba tea was DIVINE! The tapioca pearls were a PERFECT consistency, the brown sugar was rich and comforting, the milk and tea were beautifully balanced and helped offset the sweetness, and most importantly, the drink was COLD! The temperature is a make-it-or-break-it piece of the pie, so if you take a sip and it's warm, stop drinking and start stirring/shaking. It is such a GREAT drink! We're starting strong here! Now on to the banh mi! OMG! I tried all three, and they're all bussin'! They have lemongrass BBQ pork, chicken, and tofu banh mi options, and I LOVED them all! The bread is crispy, hollow, and soft. The proteins are flavored beautifully in a tangy, sweet, sour, and savory sauce/marinade; the pickled veggies add a tart and sweet crunch, the cilantro adds brightness and pepperiness, and the jalapenos add a much-welcomed spice IMO, one of the BEST banh mi spots on the island! Thank YOU, Tiger's Tea, for the ʻonolicious tea and banh mi! I'll definitely be back soon! Follow me on Instagram for more food and travel MUSTs @bigislandfoodieandtraveler

    One of my favorites- Hokaido coffee latte.
    Sleepy S.

    Changed location (previously DingTea, but now a family owned restaurant, Tiger Tea). Still good foods and drink favorites. Good service, and nice ambiance (wasn't too busy when I went). Come on by~

    BBQ Pork Chop and Shredded Skin Pork
    Jaysen A.

    Very friendly staff and quick service. Food came out quickly and the food was DELICIOUS! Since we started coming here, it has been our third time here in a couple weeks. The drinks are great as well.

    Keiko M.

    Too many opt. No sweet is better ww Thai ice and coffee, or Jasmin grren tea chai with bova so ono

    New in Hilo!
    Jessica S.

    When I heard a new boba place opened up, I just had to try it! I love how the boba culture is popping during my time in Hilo. It's located in Downtown next to Ocean's Sushi on Keawe Street. There's only street parking and sometimes, it gets kind of difficult to park during peak hours. I've tried their taro milk tea, oolong milk tea, Hokkaido milk tea, wintermelon milk tea, and some others. Each time, I was unimpressed due either a bit too watery or lack of tea flavor. But most recently I tried their mango milk tea. And surprisingly, this is the first drink I've gotten and liked! It was very unique with a lot of mango flavor (no bits) but also a deep tea flavor which I really liked! I was even gutsy enough to throw in some taro walls with my mango milk tea and surprisingly, it came out really yummy! It wasn't too weird that the flavors didn't mesh well together. I think this is now my to-go drink here! I also tried one of my friend's oolong milk tea at 50% sweetness once, and I loved it! But weirdly, every time I got the oolong milk tea after that, it always tasted watery to me. I guess things always taste better when it's not mine. LOL. I do recommend this place if you want to try some interesting mixes such as strawberry oolong (friend recently got that). Now that I finally found a fav drink after many trials, I will be be back!

    Spring roll, bbq pork or chicken and vermicelli with fresh veg.  It was all delicious! The owner was very nice as well. Great restaurant!

    Great restaurant, excellent food, wonderful service. This is a cute shop and the food is so fresh.

    Inside Ding Tea
    Laura C.

    Ding Tea Hilo is a very cute shop! I'd been walking around Hilo with my boyfriend and had stopped in a KTA store for some sun relief. Once we left, we'd found Ding Tea Hilo just be walking around. There was a 'People love us on Yelp' sticker outside the door and we had to stop in. Ding Tea Hilo has a really cute interior and even a selfie wall. My boyfriend and I usually get milk tea/fruit tea and least once a week. Upon looking at the member, it felt just like ordering at home. We'd only see clear tapioca pearls here rather than the black tapioca pearls we're used to. My boyfriend didn't care of the clear pearls as much as the black ones he's had before. I'm not a big tapioca pearl fan unless it's in pudding. Ding Tea Hilo has some really wonderful flavors. My boyfriend ended up with the pineapple fruit tea and I got the kiwi fruit tea. If you're looking for something cold while walking around Hilo, this would make for an excellent stop! There are so many flavors and the seating inside is abundant so you could hang out with some friends here too! Loved this find and would recommend it highly!

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    Amazing food, very fair prices, and very accommodating. Definitely a place to try if you find yourself in Hilo!

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    Great food and service. Had the pork banh mi and it was delicious. Tea is good too, lots of options.

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    Friendly family run franchise, owners kids were hanging out in back. Quick and excellent service with numerous choices. Thanks to Ding Tea

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