The drinks were well made and the customer service was nice. The place had a nice vibe.

There's lots of boba shops in the Milpitas plaza that everybody knows.... but competitive wise, Ume Tea beats them all for size and quality of the drinks. Me and my cousin happened to stop by here one day and we found that Ume Tea was doing this deal, where they were giving out mini plushies as part of a boba drink deal. Without hesitation, we went to purchase them. The ordering process and the process it took to make drinks was rather quick -- it was all done in under 10 to 15 minutes. While the drinks were rather expensive and smaller than expected, the thought put into the matcha and milk tea drinks were exquisite. The ambiance of the store was pretty open, and I'm just really glad that we were able to get the drinks in an efficient way possible. I will definitely be back to try more drinks in the future -- it's worth a bang for my buck and I definitely will be back! read more

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The 3 stars was really due to the wait. We waited 28 minutes for our drinks. That just seemed ridiculous to me for 4 drinks. It was busy in there, but 28 mins? Ugh. We came at 3pm on a Thursday too, so I can only imagine if it was a weekend. They did have a cart outside for free oolong tea, but of course it was empty. Nice gesture though. The decor was great. I like how they had a big fluffy bunny outside drinking a tea and also a cute bunny inside sitting. My actual drink was great. I got a mango one. Delicious. I drank it so fast or maybe I was so thirsty after waiting. Haha. read more

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I only got to try the popcorn chicken this visit, so I'm giving 4 stars based on that alone. I'll happily revisit and update my rating once I've had a chance to try their drinks, which seem to be what most people come here for. I ordered the spicy popcorn chicken, and I was pleasantly surprised that it was actually spicy. They don't skimp on the seasoning either. The spice blend is different from the typical Taiwanese popcorn chicken seasoning. It's more reminiscent of the chili powder you'd find on Chinese BBQ skewers, with noticeable cumin and a touch of sweetness. Personally, I could do without the sugar since I prefer more savory flavors, but the seasoning itself was unique and memorable. At around $11 for an order, it initially felt expensive, but the portion is definitely shareable for two people. One of my favorite parts was the little crispy fried bits at the bottom of the box. They were packed with flavor and honestly just as enjoyable as the chicken itself. The chicken was juicy, although the exterior wasn't quite as crispy as I'd hoped, likely because it had been sitting in a closed takeout box. In hindsight, I really should have ordered a drink. The popcorn chicken practically begs to be paired with one. As for the experience, the shop was surprisingly busy for 9 PM on a Monday night, which says something about its popularity. The interior is bright, pink, and energetic, with a fun atmosphere. However, the wait time was the biggest drawback. Their ordering system was down during my visit, which likely contributed to the delay, but I still waited around 30-40+ minutes for what is essentially a quick snack. Based on other reviews, long waits don't seem uncommon. Overall, I'd come back for the popcorn chicken and to finally try the drinks, but I'd strongly recommend budgeting extra time. If they can improve the speed of service, this would be a much easier place to recommend. read more

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OK spot. Two of us ordered: -green tea $5.55 --boba extra $0.80 -coco mango jasmine bloom $7.25 --large extra $1 Added $0.35 service charge for ordering on tablet? Tea flavor was minimal. Their version of mango sago drink was subpar as well. Difficult parking in the plaza during peak hours. read more

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It's a hit or miss on who makes my tea! Some days it's so yummy creamy and some days it's watery. But the creamyness always brings me back and it's so darn cute in here or all their location. Came in after we got lunch and it took really long to get our drinks. Got the promotion dessert/drink. Had a lots going on. It was ok maybe opt out of the bread bit as it gets soggy. The guava strawberry yogurt was watery and lack of guava flavor. read more

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My 8pm Visit (4 stars) Initially when I got my popcorn chicken snack order I was like where's the basil? I found shrunk basil at the bottom. I wish they'd put more just so it balances all of that fried goodness. I had to wait about 10 minutes and it came out piping hot. The popcorn chicken is standard. I was craving Shihlin but they closed. I'd say this is a good second place to Shihlin. Ume's kiosk ordering system is quite intuitive. The screen has big buttons that are easy to tap. The pink decor and cutesy Asian music gives this place an anime ambience. My wife's 9:30pm visit (-3 stars) She ordered 3 drinks - sticky rice yogurt, mango coconut twilight and brown sugar boba fresh milk. It took 40 mins for her to get the drinks. On the screen, her number is supposedly next but the guy managing the drinks keeps skipping her number and gave drinks to others behind her. She asked him the status and he said he's waiting for 1 more drink. She stood there watching and she saw him giving that drink to another person who ordered way after her. She asked again where's her drinks and the guy looks confused. He asked the other girl who's making the drink and she said she already made it. Which means he gave the drink to another customer. The guy who's managing the drinks is slow, inefficient and confused. Either he's not trained properly which is caused by the poor management of the owner or the guy is just not the right fit for the job. After my wife got her drinks, she asked about the free bunny (if you spend over $20), and the guy told her it's sold out. My wife was very upset because if they run out, they should not put a note saying "if you order above $20, you get a free nice-scented bunny". Thats misleading and false advisement. She ordered extra drink, hoping to get the free bunny for the kids. If it's already run out, they should remove the note and not mislead customers. This made her more upset after waiting 40 mins for her drinks! He didn't even offer anything for the poor customer service. Meanwhile, I'm in the car asking her what's taking so long. The drinks are good, consistent with other locations but this location has poor management overall! False advertising and 40 mins for 3 drinks are unacceptable! Normally, I'd take photos of my purchases but I'm too upset to even look at these drinks. read more

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Been to Ume Tea at the Great Mall location as well as this one in Milpitas Square. Parking at Milpitas Square can be challenging during peak hours. I've primarily been ordering the coco mango drinks. Plenty of authentic mango and coconut flavor. I really like all the textural elements as well with the pomelo and sago in the drink. My local friend says their tea is top 3 in the South Bay in terms of strength and flavor. I trust him because he is a psychopath that orders with 0% sweetness. A note - if you order at the kiosks, there is a kiosk charge of $0.35. read more

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I've been coming here a few times and I can say their regular milk tea is good but their fruit drinks are better. I had their new guava drink that just released and I drank it in 30 minutes. The oat popping boba matches well with the texture of the drink and the drink itself has good guava flavor. read more

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Came in after dinner for a sweet treat. Store is all pink with cute characters and merchandise. Order via kiosk and drinks came out shortly. They had samples outside the store and limited seating inside. I got 3 milk teas with different toppings. The milk tea was average and wasn't too sweet. The purple rice had good texture and wasn't too hard. The boba wasn't good. A bit tough in the center and soggy outside. The pudding was good. Average milk teas place with nice decor. Would comeback to try their popcorn chicken. read more

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My review is based off how I paying for the discounted price and not the full price. Check my profile for how to get $2 boba I dare to say the Jasmine tea better than Molly read more

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Absolutely the best service! We had this for Employee Appreciation Day at my job, and it was awesome. We ordered 250 teas--passion fruit, milk tea, and yogurt. The manager personally drove them to us and was so sweet, helping us unload everything and keep it all safe. Somehow, all 250 drinks fit in her Tesla across three boxes and bags! Only 2-3 broke, which honestly isn't bad considering how heavy everything was. The bags were super cute--I even kept one for myself. And the teas were delicious. I tried the Passion Fruit Green Tea with boba and lychee jelly, and it was perfect at 50% sugar. I also took home the UMe Boba Milk Tea for my husband to try. Overall, it was a hit--everyone really enjoyed their drinks. Thank you for the wonderful service! read more

Been waiting 30 mins for 2 drinks. No line and when I got here, there were two people who got 1-2 drinks. 3 people and Service is so slow. Won't come back..there are 3-4 other boba places in this plaza that have quicker service. read more

This place has really good snacks and drinks. I especially appreciate the fresh taro drinks they carry: a rarity. The only thing is that hot drinks are not really worth the effort; they come out lukewarm with cold ingredients. Service is fast and accurate. And the ambiance is mostly geared for takeout read more

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ordered the chicken wrap special today at 12:31 pm. Got to the store at 12:46. At 1:30 I asked for a refund and magically the food was ready and it's not hot, no refund. Don't have promotions if you cannot handle it. This $2 off promo is not worth 1 hr wait. last time's bogo promotion at a different store, I waited an hour as well. bogo is not worth 1 hr wait either read more

I walked in to explore the shop. Kiosk ordering and there is a Mega fruit tea on the menu that is on my list to try next time. If you put the word Mega in front of it, I want to try. Cute space decked out in fun shades. Indoors seating. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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A fun gamified experience to tea! On 9pm on a Saturday night, Ume tea was absolutely packed, much to my surprise. Being in the heart of Milpitas does have its benefits I suppose ;). There are two kiosks to order from. The menu selection is pretty large, so it may take a while to wait for others to place their order (talk about option paralysis!). There are 3-4 tables to sit at -- all full on Saturday night -- and some bench seating by the wall. The store is super bright so definitely keeps you awake. I ordered the grape tea with green tea jelly, with the special stuffed animal. Because it was so crowded, it took 20+ minutes to get my drink, which is honestly pretty long considering I expected to just grab and go. The excitement of opening my keychain really eased the wait time though -- added a cute graduation bear to my collection. The tea itself is pretty average -- good sweetness level and can taste the tea, but nothing to rave about. The texture of the green tea jelly was great and paired surprisingly well with the tea. I'd definitely take my friends to Ume for the cute plushy unboxing experience but would probably not wait too long in line if I was only getting the drinks. As one of the only stores open late though, I think it's a good option if you're craving late night tea. read more

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There was a line when we arrived on a weekend afternoon and we all thought there was only 1 tablet to order from, but another was actually inside the store and it was blocked by ppl. We went over and wanted to order something refreshing. We ordered the lychee watermelon tea, and we thought it'll be lychee watermelon flavoring with green tea (simple right ?) and it actually came with a bunch of lychee and watermelon fruits and barely any tea. Honestly we were pretty full and we didn't want more toppings. We love the addition fruit bits but we rlly just wanted some simple tea. read more

I've been coming here for a bit now with my coworkers. We usually place a large order online about 14 drinks and they always get our order correctly. Everyone likes their drinks and my go-to is their Passion fruit blast drink. They also give you cute bags to carry your drinks in, not sure if there is a minimum order but we get them every time. I recommend their business! read more

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Okay milk tea but for a high price. Not worth the value. Would not go back. Good for the one time.

I don't normally like to try new boba spots because I stick to my regular go-to places, but Ume has been added to my rotation. I loooove the mochi topping and this is one of the only places in San Jose that will add mochi topping in a drink. Such a unique addition and I love the added texture, silky, and chewiness. This location can get pretty busy and packed, but they have a kiosk to order or ordering online. Wait times can be kinda long, I've probably waited around 20-25 minutes for a drink when it was busy. It's super bright and cutesy pink inside with lots of merch options too. read more

One of my favorite boba places! Cute little tea spot, perfect for either ordering to go or if you get lucky, there's a handful of tables to sit, sip, snack and yap! Ordering is easy you can either go to the front or order from a kiosk. The teas are tasty and I love upgrading to the bunny surprise cup to see what cute prize I get. Today I got a strawberry matcha milk tea and it was so fresh and tasty! The boba here is also the best, perfectly chewy. I also loved the popcorn chicken, for the flavor we picked sour plum powder, with spice. It was the perfect amount of sweet and sour! Definitely my favorite coating to compliment the crispy little chicken bites. I love how everything tastes so fresh here! read more

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We just ordered drinks and they were really good. Their non tea drinks are like desserts but still excellent without added sugar which is pleasant. Without sugar they're probably still high in carbs though. Their drinks seem less refined than Heytea but there's a time for them. Pickup was also very easy. Sad to see mushrooms no longer as a snack and their fried tofu is no longer good either with too much batter. But drinks are excellent here. read more

Love the concept of getting boba and a little gift. Drinks are tasty. Love the decor. Plenty of choices on menu. Service is based on amount of customers and the time of the day. read more

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I tried UME Tea many times since the last few years and really enjoyed it. The sticky rice tea with yogurt is delicious smooth, comforting, and full of flavor, perfect for the holiday season. The service always is friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was clean, cozy, and relaxing. Definitely a place I'd recommend. PLUS +, there are many shops around to enjoy food spots, massage places, games, and stores so it feels like a complete area to spend time. Definitely recommend. Happy new year read more

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It's been a while since I've gone to Ume Tea. I'm happy that I came back. If I recall, I've enjoyed my drinks every time I've come. The prices are reasonable and have a great selection and cute little plushies. Just today, I went to a peach drink tasting event. I was given a seasonal peach drink to pair along side with the popcorn chicken. I got 50 percent sweetness, to me it was the perfect amount. It was very refreshing and I loved the peach oolong flavor! I think the peach bits added a nice touch as a topping for the drink. It really paired well with the popcorn chicken. It's crispy, tender, and they give a good amount of chicken. The seasoning is done just right as well as the amount of batter. I would highly recommend this snack! Overall, the drinks come out fast. The place is super cute with its pink theme and staff are so friendly. :) read more

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Long waits so it's better to order in advance. I personally like their milk tea with brown sugar & mochi. I love coming here when I'm visiting the bay. The fruit teas aren't bad either! read more

This kawaii boba shop is so pink and cute! They are more known for their aesthetic and fruity drinks! A favorite is the mango coconut jasmine drink! It's got a great balance of sweet, creamy with caffeine! There's not a lot of seating inside but there are public benches outside the store. read more

One of the many boba spots in Milpitas. Easy to walk in and order on the tablets. Not too long of a wait on a Wednesday night after dinner. My friend and I got the Mango Melon Breeze and the Lychee & Watermelon Green Tea. The Mango Melon Breeze was super refreshing, there were some sweet jelly bits and watermelon chunks, and the perfect sweetness at 30% sugar level, especially with the blended mango. Overall I'd come back and try their other drinks! read more

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The thing is I do like this place it's convenient and decent taste. Just unhappy about what I received this time. I came to get unagi bento and the thing is I'm only disappointed in today's quality and service. I didn't like that they tried to cover it up .. if they just told me "hey we accidentally burnt this one we will be taking a bit longer to make the bento" that would have been nice. But no. They did a poor job in not only trying to cover up the fact that my unagi was completely burnt and inedible but they decided to not inform me and did not remake the order. I didn't know until I got home. I did notice "why is the unagi upside down?" And discovered it was completely inedible. $19 btw ... horrible. read more

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Got the mango pomelo sago and it was perfect for a hot day! Perfect blend of slushy mango sweetness and creamy coconut, paired with the tang of the pomelo and chew of the sago. Plus it's caffeine-free! The interior is cute and fun - totally decked out in pink. This shop is located in a plaza so there is parking available. Service was fast, got my drink a few minutes after ordering. read more

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I came here around 5pm on a Tuesday. They had free samples of their oolong milk tea outside so I had some and it was good. Unsure of how long it's just been sitting outside though. Inside was really clean and cute. They had a kiosk right by the door and at the cash register too. I ordered a pistachio jasmine milk tea. The pistachio cream really did taste like pistachio and added a nuttiness to the drink. The Jasmine tea had a floral hint to it and wasn't that sweet which was good. Overall a solid drink. read more

4 stars for flavor. Very flavorful passion fruit green tea and well-cooked sweet boba. Expect it to be sweeter than what you order, however. 3 stars for service. Busy but relatively efficient service. 2 stars for the café itself. The establishment front isn't the cleanest as there were plenty of visible dry shoe dirt marks where drinks likely spilled before. Few seats for small group seating and waiting. Plenty of parking outside as it is part of a large restaurant complex. read more

I ordered Grape Green tea with tea jelly from the Grubhub menu. I requested no ice and no sugar! The drink was really refreshing and exactly what I needed. I'm delighted they could make it not sweet. The place is decorated with pink and has some tables where you can sit down and enjoy your drink. I got my drink to go, which was super easy. read more

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Love this place! The vibes and drink selections are immaculate! They have a variety of drinks and snacks to choose from. Staff is super friendly read more

Ume is one of our favorite spots to satisfy our boba + popcorn chicken or mini octopus cravings! The cafe is super cute and they have Ume toys/merch that are super kawaii! The line is usually out the door and the printer is going nonstop from all the mobile orders! Today they launched their Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Milkshake! I saw a viral post on Instagram and I tried to order ahead on Doordash but it was not included on the menu just yet. We came to pick up our mini octopus and the milkshake was on their menu! SO WE HAD TO TRY IT! The Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Milkshake - STRONG 4.5 - They recommend ordering with 30% sweetness- which I think is the perfect level. The pistachio pieces and crispy kanafeh at the top is THE BEST part! I wish they added more kanafeh for additional layers of texture. Otherwise, the flavors of pistachio were deliciously nutty and complemented well with the chocolate. Their other fruit teas and milk teas are also always top-notch. We enjoy their boba bc the texture and chew is just right. read more

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Love the tea and snacks and the staff are nice. I really like the fried tofu and popcorn chicken. I like the salt and pepper version of the fried tofu and the chili popcorn chicken. If you get it spicy it has a nice numbing flavor. There are 3 small tables inside and they are open late. They also have a rewards program that you can earn drinks with. We wil definitely will come back! read more

Yum drinks' Service was casual you pay at the counter Ambiance was upbeat casual I love me a roasted oolong with salt creama or cheese topping and that was good read more

Plenty of parking in this plaza and theres so many good places here. Service was fast and the drink was really good! Ume Tea is one of my favorite places and im glad that this location finally got tables. Theres a kiosk for quick easy ordering which I like. I got a Large Premium Coco Mango Jasmine Bloom for their promotion today for only $4.99 and wow. It was sooo good that I ordered 2 more to take home. The Jasmine is not that noticeable but the sago, coconut and mango in the drink was so good. read more

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I come here a lot for boba! Drinks are consistently yummy and customer service is friendly. They have a great point system that allows you to get a free drink/snack with a certain amount. Decor is super cute and pink, I really like the bunny mascot and all the extra trinkets they have around. read more

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