I love the unique names for their drinks! The male server was a really nice guy and he tried his best to be accommodating to people. He and this other server were very organized and quick with other people's orders. read more

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I've tried a lot of boba spots in OC, and Umacha really stands out. I ordered the matcha mango and wasn't sure what to expect, but it ended up being one of the most unique drinks I've had in a while. The matcha is smooth and high quality, and the mango adds just the right amount of sweetness and freshness without overpowering it. It's super balanced--not too sweet, not too heavy--just clean and refreshing. The texture was on point too, and everything tasted fresh. You can tell they actually put thought into their drinks instead of just loading them with sugar. The shop itself is minimal and clean, with a really chill vibe. Service was quick and friendly. read more

This is a small cafe spot located in Mitsuwa. Service was super fast -- I got my drink within 5 minutes. I'd recommend giving this place a try if you're shopping. Hojicha milk tea with boba -- 8/10. The boba hard carried this. It was so soft and chewy. The drink itself was meh. I couldn't exactly taste the hojicha, but it satisfied my boba craving. It honestly tasted more like brown sugar milk tea than hojicha milk tea read more

Umacha - Hojicha Milk Tea with brown sugar boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

got the mango matcha at half sweetness which was ok. I wasn't a big fan of the matcha as it tasted too watered down and you can see that it's still grainy. the peach lemonade however was refreshing and good. I've tried their other drinks before and they were great I just wouldn't get the matcha here again read more

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Decent matcha spot located at the Mitsuwa market. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte and the milk overpowered the flavor profile. The strawberry jam adds a nice contrast to the drink. Fast service! The ambiance is bustling in this area due to the location in food court. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to get my matcha fix here unless I'm already at Mitsuwa market. read more

Umacha - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Parking here can get horrendous. They do have a garage if you go around the outside lot, but usually there's a long line. The store is located inside Mitsuwa food court area. They do have seating areas in the food court as well. I ordered the Hoji Cha Milk Tea and it was good and smooth. It wasn't really sweet and does have a unique taste. Recommendation(s): - Hoji Cha Milk Tea Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Parking here is tough - Located inside Mitsuwa food court - Restrooms available read more

Umacha - Hojicha Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Umacha is a small boba/matcha spot located in Costa Mesa's Mitsuwa. Be warned that parking is a gamble, you might get lucky and be able to park fairly easily, or you might have the worst time trying to find a spot since everyone and their mom is here today. But when you are able to visit, it's in the dead center of Mitsuwa, and you won't miss it. The workers are really nice and friendly! If you're also hungry, the food court is right behind, which is really nice. I got the matcha strawberry latte and the regular matcha latte. I personally wasn't too big on the matcha strawberry, as I felt like the strawberry jam clashed with the ceremonial matcha used, and wasn't particularly that enjoyable. However, the regular matcha latte was really good! I think because it was just the average matcha latte with milk and the ceremonial matcha, nothing clashed and they both just complimented each other. Definitely visit Umacha if you're already at Mitsuwa and looking for a sweet treat, or are willing to gamble for parking :p read more

Umacha - Matcha Strawberry Latte and Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I had not been to this Mitsuwa in a while, so took a walk into the food court area and Umach caught my eye. I saw what the popular drinks were and ordered the number 1 drink called "Donchan" with less sugar and it was so good that I drove back the next day to get another one. Parking is a major hassle here. First day I got very lucky, but had to circle around about 3 times the second time around. read more

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Loveeeee this place! Their drinks are fantastic and sooo fresh. Their boba is very soft and chewy. I tried a few drinks and love every one of them. The only issue for me is the size...wish it was bigger lol. You can't go wrong with any of their drinks so order with confidence read more

Umacha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Really loved our indulgent delicious drink from Umacha. Visited Mitsuwa on a busy Black Friday to refuel between shopping, and as usual all was delicious. Umacha matcha donchan was our dessert, and it delivered! This is a SWEET drink, so def recommend going no/low sugar. Service was friendly and fast, would absolutely return when in the area. read more

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Umacha in Costa Mesa, is located in the super busy Mitsuwa marketplace. Parking is shared with the grocery store and it is a pain in the butt to find parking here during very busy hours. I would come in between the rush. You can find, Umacha, in the middle of the food court. Their setup is just like a bar which is kinda cool especially when the food court is packed and you can't find anywhere to sit. The bar area has a bunch of really neat plants. I absolutely loved looking at all of them. I'm a plant enthusiast but haven't had plants in a while, so I was enjoying the display. Umacha, offers some milk teas with or without cheese cream, fruit teas, lemonades, slush and coffees. I ordered the matcha donchan half sweet. This drink was so good. I loved how strong the matcha flavor came through. I highly recommend ordering this one. The next time I go back to Santoukka in the same food court, I am definitely coming back to try their other teas. That was a perfect dessert after my ramen dinner. read more

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After a quick shopping trip to south coast mall, I stopped by umacha to pick up a drink before heading home. Smacked right in the middle of the food court is this boba shop. It was my first time so I asked for a few recommendations. I ended up getting their passionfruit tea which came with jelly, but I customized it with light boba, extra passionfruit, and extra ice. The worker was able to accommodate my requests without any issue. I was also able to sample their pumpkin milk tea, which was pretty good. As for my passionfruit, it was delicious. The Japanese tea flavor really came through. I would not only get that again, but I would also try their milk tea series next time. All in all, good service and good products make this place a a must try! read more

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I got the lemon black tea and it was really good. It was made perfectly. Friendly service. Definitely will come back again. read more

Umacha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We were checking out the Mitsuwa food court and noticed this distinctively more Japanese-style boba shop. They have two teas that typically aren't found at Taiwanese or Chinese influenced shops - Hojicha and Genmaicha. We ended up getting one drink to share: Genmaicha Milk Tea, 16oz Cold, 50% Sugar, Less Ice ($5.5) - The tea is actually quite good. It has a deep rice-like toasty flavor that comes through with every sip. They use fructose syrup as the sweetener, so there's a bit of a harsh bite, and non-dairy creamer, but the tea is still the strongest link. This drink comes with boba. The boba is great. It's fantastically q, with the perfect level of both chew and bounce. Smooth yet soft, clearly sweetened in brown sugar syrup. Delicious. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 I did not expect to find such good boba in a food court of all places. If I lived in the area, I would probably return any time I shopped at Mitsuwa. read more

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One of the things my husband and I did after we landed in California was head out to get some ramen and matcha tea after being out of the country for two weeks. Normally, we would have gone to In-N-Out, but we had a really meat heavy diet in Turkiye, and I was trying to make up for the faux-ramen experience we had in Istanbul. While we were waiting for ramen from Santouka, I ordered a taro matcha latte from UMACHA, less ice, less sweet. It was ready in a flash and I picked it up when my name was called. I shook it up before I stuck my straw in to take a sip. It was creamy, slightly sweet, and a little earthy from the matcha. It was delightful and just what I needed after a long travel day. Let's face it, it's hard to sleep in the sky, so why not get a jolt of caffeine. Service was good and the wait was minimal, despite the food hall being busy with after lunch rush. We parked in the garage so parking was easy to find for us. IYKYK. read more

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Umacha, located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa, is a popular tea "bar" spot and neat ambiance surrounding by other food court choices. You can seat off the end at the "bar" area or pick any open tables available throughout the food court. My friends and I ordered the Brown Sugar Latte with honey boba, Hojicha Boba and Matcha Latte. All were delicious but very run-of-the-mill flavors and selections. The quality of the beverages, especially the hojicha milk tea with boba, is good -- matcha seems pretty standard. Oddly, I thought would be "special" considering the name of the place. However, if you're strictly coming for boba, I would avoid due to that the location can get busy during peak hours, and parking may be challenging due to shared spaces with the marketplace. For those who's shopping and wanting to grab a drink before you head out...this is perfect spot to check out. The service is okay nothing engaging or outstanding. If you also happened to be plant enthusiasts, while Mitsuwa Marketplace itself doesn't specialize in plants, Umacha offers some limited selection of succulents for sale (including this "heart shaped plant that I was eyeing). read more

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My favorite place to get boba in oc! I'm a regular at this Mitsuwa and I see umacha every time I'm here!! My favorite is their chewy boba, it's perfectly sweet for me. Their grapefruit drink is great for a summer vibe as well as their matcha. Their customer service is always great too :) It's in the center of mitsuwa market so don't miss it and try their drinks out!! read more

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Strawberry Matcha Latte (almond milk extra $1): I got it less sweet and enjoyed the customizations - ice level, sweetness levels broken down to 4 parts, alternative milk availability. Location is nearby another matcha dessert place and there are various cool Japanese eateries here too, making this a central location for Japanese eats. Parking can be somewhat difficult but it's a relatively easy way and out. read more

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An alright decent boba spot if you have a craving and already at Mitsuwa. Located in the food court, the spot is naturally busy around the peak lunch hour so definitely keep that in mind, esp on weekends when the parking situation is crazy. I always stick with the matcha, so went with what seems to be their most popular matcha drink with the cheese foam and boba. I like that you could adjust ice and sweetness but it was more of a light matcha taste compared to some other spots. Boba is pretty good and chewy (a tad bit too sweet for me tho). My favorite part was actually the cheese foam as it was nicely flavored and not too salty. Service was quick overall when you take into consideration the busy times when I was there. They had cute little decor for just being a boba spot in the middle of the eating area. read more

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I just recently got into boba and this is one of the best I've ever had! Will 100% be going back! read more

Umacha - Jasmine Jasmin Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First Afternoon Visit To Umacha!! Tea Stand Offers Customised Matcha & Boba Drinks!! Located In Mitsuwa Marketplace!! Relaxing Ambiance!! Friendly Staff!! Nice Lady Cashier Was Helpful & Courteous!! Menu Includes House Specials, Signature Teas, Boba Milk Teas, Kyoto Matcha & More!! Ordered The Passion Fruit Jasmine Green Tea!! Good Refreshing Drink!! Will Return To Try Other Fruit Teas, Slush & Lemonade!! ThankU read more

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Love the matcha here! I always order the simple iced matcha or hot matcha unsweetened. The tea is good quality and service is quick. It's located in the Mitsuwa food court with plenty of seating around. Packaging is cute! Umacha is overall an ideal spot to enjoy your drink alongside your meal. read more

Umacha - Hot and iced matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I decided to try this spot cuz it was right in the middle of the food court. The service was great and the staff are super nice when it comes to giving recommendations. I had gotten the matcha latte and thought it was okay, nothing too special about it but I'll be back to try more of their drinks to give them another try! Service is very quick and they're willing to fix your drink if it's not the way you like it read more

Umacha - 27. Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Since the name was around macha, I got a regular iced matcha latte to try, half sweet. I wasn't sure how sweet it would be since normally matcha lattes can be quite sweet. Turns out this wasn't sweet enough so there's a bottle of cane sugar syrup available to adjust on the side. It was decent and smooth so that's not bad for the price of $5.50... just not a matcha latte I would crave. read more

Umacha - 27. Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time my trying this place, omg their cheese foam brown sugar boba milk drink is SOoOoO gooOoOd!!!! The bobas are so chewy and the cheese foam with the milk is sOoOo good! I haven't had such a good boba drink in a while! Most places doesn't make their bobas that chewy anymore. The other drink is grape fruit tea and it's very refreshing! I think both drinks are made with good quality ingredients. Service is good. Ambiance is nice. read more

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Cheese cream really has that cheese taste. Mix the cream well with the drink to really get that creamy taste blended in with jasmine tea. The staff taking the order are thorough with taking the order and they were quick preparing the drinks. Didn't have to wait long! read more

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Service was excellent, my first time trying out matcha and i got recommended this strawmat latte. It was delicious and sweet enough. Price is average ~$6 a small size cup. Plenty of seating in the food court of Mitsuwa! Will be returning :) 9/10 read more

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First time trying this boba place inside Mitsuwa market. We ordered the Thai tea even though we didn't see it on the menu. They made the drink fairly quick and was friendly enough. I really loved the texture of the boba; and the sweetness was perfect for me; however the Thai tea tasted different. Maybe it was the milk they used but not sure. I will come back again for the boba and try a different drink. read more

Umacha - Thai tea boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Matcha strawberry and hojicha latte with oat milk and boba. Our after ramen drink in the food court. Both were bold, flavorful and sweetened just right. The boba was still warm and chewy, just how I like it. The last time I remember having warm boba was way back in the days early 2000s at Ten Station in RH. read more

Considering my boyfriend and I were already in Mitsuwa, we couldn't pass up the chance to try out a new boba spot! Of course I had to get my Regular Jasmine Milk Tea w/ Brown Sugar Boba. I was sad they only had the brown sugar type of boba because it definitely overpowered the entire drink making it sweet :( It was still good, but I probably would get the drink without boba next time. Price was reasonable for their quality! If you're in the market already, it wouldn't hurt to try out some of their other drinks as well! read more

Umacha - Regular Jasmine Milk Tea w/ Brown Sugar Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Asked a lot of questions about the contents of the menu, received detailed descriptions of the drinks by the barista. Got the Cheese cream Hojicha; is sweet but balanced by the cheese cream which has a hint of saltiness. Great roasted flavor and you can adjust the. sugar and ice on the drink. Pairs well with whatever you choose to eat at the food court. Nice job! read more

Yum yum! Ordered the Hojicha milk tea, 50% sweet, less ice. It comes with boba. I really enjoyed the milk tea but it was still too sweet for me. I'll have to adjust to even less than 50% next time. The boba was chewy though a tad soft because it was freshly cooked. It firmed up a bit as the ice cooled them down. The service was great and ladies who work there are very sweet. I like this spot because it's in Mitsuwa so you can do some great food and snack shopping and enjoy the little food court. I definitely plan to come back when I have more time to eat and shop! read more

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A new matcha addition to the Mitsuwa Costa Mesa food court. I came by one weekday evening, and they were really busy. There was a healthy line, but service seemed to be quick. I ordered a regular Iced Kyoto Matcha Latte. Can't find my receipt but my CC statement says I spent $5.93 with tax. You get 25 rewards points to sign up for their loyalty program and 1 point per $1 spent. In this case I got 5 rewards points. Not sure what you get at what point level. The drink was really well balanced. You can taste the high quality ceremonial matcha. It was creamy but a tad sweet. Next time I'll ask for less sweet. Definitely something I would come back for again. read more

Umacha - regular sized ice Kyoto Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Okay. For the price paid, we expected perfection. The drinks were too sweet and the boba proportion was not worth the additional dollar they charged. The workers were nice, but our expectations were not met. * Marry Me Mango: 7/10 - couldn't taste any tea * Jasmine Green Tea + Cheese Cream: 8/10 - good but way too sweet * Brown Sugar Boba (Topping): 6/10 - way too sweet They're located in the center of the food court inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace. You should be able to find a table to sit at, but the place lacks major air conditioning so I wouldn't recommend staying for long. There are a lot of other boba shops in the area that are way better. Not worth it, in my opinion. read more

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Super fast service and cheap boba! The peach wasn't too sweet and the jasmine milk really came with free boba! Overall would get again if in the plaza. This place is more of a get and go bc of the seating. read more

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Design of the cup is so adorable, the staff were very friendly, and there was quick service. The booth is decorated very nicely and was clean although since it was in the middle of the food court, customers waiting in line constantly had to move out of the way of passerby. The drink itself was tasty, boba is really chewy. Get light ice for medium drinks or it'll be too watered down by the end. I recommend if you want a sweet drink after your meal! read more

Umacha - 9. Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is a good option if you're in the mood for boba while in Mitsuwa. Not a long wait but parking is shared with the Mitsuwa it's in. Peak hours might include a harder time to park and kind of not worth to deal with the parking stuff if you're just here for boba. Got their Marry Me Mango (half sweet). - Marry Me Mango: At half sweet, I found it to be perfect sweetness because it was still quite sweet. I have a subtle sweetness palate but usually get boba drinks at 100% and it's usually bearable. Preference is always 50-80% sweetness though. Their 50% is on par with other shops' 100% sweetness, I'd say. This drink is average and nothing special. Overall, I think this spot is not bad. Average prices, average-to-good drinks and selection, quick and nice service. A good choice if you want boba. read more

Was craving a matcha boba drink and decided to try this boba shop located in the Mitsuwa food court! They have some interesting combos of drinks as well as common ones. Server was friendly and my drink came out at a decent time. I kind of feel like the drink portions are kind of on the smaller side. I ordered the Matcha Donchan and it wasn't really my thing. It was too sweet and brown sugary for me. I feel like the brown sugar and cheese foam's sweetness overpowered the matcha. The boba was perfectly cooked though! 3/5 Overall, I feel like they have quality drinks here, I just didn't really like what I got. I'd probably try a different drink here next time though. read more

Umacha - 2. Matcha Donchan - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was not busy. I was able to order quickly and get my drink quickly as well. I got a #2 matcha donchan you are not allowed to make any modifications to this drink. The brown sugar boba was delicious and hot seems like it was freshly made. The drink though was just okay it was small for the price point and it was lacking flavor. The matcha was not strong it tasted like I was drinking water with boba. I didn't care for the cheese foam either. read more

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Umacha is a new boba spot open up right inside the Mitsuwa Market food court! There is a decent amount of parking here with an underground parking garage as well. Once you walk in to the food court area, this spot is right in the center and is easily spotted with its big sign and floral decor. They have a good selection of different drinks here ranging from milk teas, fruit teas, and their signature cheese cream drinks. I wanted to go with something light so I opted for the Hojicha Milk Tea and it had just the right amount of sweetness and roasted notes. Overall, this is a great grab and go spot or you can even sit down in the food court to enjoy your drink and any other goodies you get. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Come stop by here to do some grocery shopping and grab some boba while you are at it! read more

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