VU Tea

My son loves their boba tea. We go when we can.. the two guys we've been helped by are always…read morefriendly. The one who I assume is the owner is always happy to see us like he remembers us. (Not sure if he does or not but it's still nice) He makes us feel appreciated. We'll be back soon.

Absolutely blown away by the boba prices! I've been too used to Bay Area boba prices of $6-8, so…read moreseeing the entire menu being less than $5 was insane. I ordered the Mango Ice Blend, and it was good! They might not have the best-tasting boba, but you cannot beat these prices or the huge selection! Boba consistency was amazing, surprisingly firm and chewy. Would love to try other drinks (milk teas) next time I'm in town. There's a ton of parking in the lot, service was quick, and the store is cozy. Highly recommend - this place is a hidden gem!

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Hanaya Poke SPID

4.7(67 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came to Corpus Christi on a work trip and was in the area. I saw the sign and boba definitely…read morecalled out to me. I got the match milk tea with tapioca pearls! Delicious!! The lady at the register was very kind as well! Quick service and it looked clean

Pretty solid! I got the hana bowl, the steak bowl, and the surf smth bowl (w scallops and shrimp)…read more The hana bowl had pineapples which I wasn't the biggest fan of so I wish I had subbed that out. The steak was surprisingly tender and flavorful, I just wished there was more of it. It was cut super duper thin. The spring mix also wasn't my favorite because it was very spinach forward. I would have opted for more rice but also the hana rice wasn't that great. More mushy than what I was used to and didn't have any green tea extract or coconut taste which is fine. I think it would be great if the preset bowls had more sauces on them but you definitely can add other stuff to it as well. Workers were nice! I also tried the hana boba drink which had very little flavor but I'm a boba snob. I think the boba should have been soaked in some kind of brown sugar or syrup because it's super bland and the drink is pretty mild as well. The flan/custard in the drink is solid though. It is very clean inside and the perfect meal to bring to the beach. I will say I saw something about miso soup but it wasn't explained very well. The menu is also hard to read and a little overwhelming so I appreciate the preset bowls.

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Matcha milk tea

Smoothies Creamery

3.5(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

I will say this...the best smoothies out there period. I love this place and all that it offers,…read moregreat tasting smoothies and a pretty good variety as well. They even offer protein powder scoops as well....awesome. This place is located inside the Padre Staples Mall at the food court, it is well kept and clean as well. The patrons behind the counter are helpful and friendly to.

Great service! Very fast and very good smoothies tastes so good! Located in the mall food court.read more

Mocha and a peanut butter banana smoothies....

Best mocha boba!

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Ninja Mochi Donut Desserts

4.3(39 reviews)

2.2 mi

Staff was very polite and attentive. Food was delicious and fresh. Service was also incredibly…read morefast. Will be back!

The Spam musubi was made fresh, but the nori was very soggy instead of slightly chewy and holding…read moreeverything together. The rice kept falling apart, so I had to eat the musubi upside down to keep the Spam and rice together. Allowing the musubi a little time to cool and/or preparing some ahead of time by wrapping it in plastic wrap to display could help improve the texture and overall eating experience. The chicken bánh mì was good. The mochi donut flavors were fun. We tried the matcha, churro and funnel cake versions. The matcha was very bitter, but matcha usually is, so it's a good reminder before ordering if you're sensitive to that flavor.

Classic Milk Bingsu/Bingsoo (빙수) tasty with the red beans, mochi, and almonds!

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Mamako Cafe

4.9(27 reviews)

1.1 mi

I found this store by chance on Google Maps and I'm so happy I gave it a try! The matcha latte was…read morebetter than a lot of places in Houston. It was not too sweet, was not grainy, had no weird oat milk aftertaste, and wasn't watery! The egg sando was so yummy and light and reminded me of the ones I had in Japan. The service was extremely quick (like I just paid and they already made my drink quick) and the staff is very kind! There's a good amount of tables that get filled up quickly. One thing to note is that they do not have free WiFi to use though, so that's something to consider if you were looking to study here. Other than that it's a great place! Can't wait to try other options.

We were @bluecloveseafood having lunch when I looked at Yelp for dessert places nearby. I found…read more@mamakocafe and it looked like a fun place. We met old friends there. Hubby had the Chocolate Nutella Taiyaki with coffee ice cream. I had the My Melody Baby character ice cream. Bekah had the Kirby character ice cream. Sarah had the Milk Tea. It was fun enjoying the sweet treats and catching up with friends. This place is so popular and full of people. Definitely a great stop in Corpus Christi.

Cookies and creme kuromi ice cream & mango pikachu ice cream

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My Melody Baby

Hanaya Poke Southside

4.5(112 reviews)

2.1 mi

Hanaya Poke Southside is my favorite to order from when I need something fresh and quick. The last…read morefew times I've ordered on doordash. When I have gone into the actual location staff is super friendly, restaurant clean, and the food is good! Highly recommend. This to-go order was: 1× Regular Bowl Sweet Gochujang (spicy), Unagi Sauce (aka Eel Sauce),Salmon (raw), Hana Rice & Spinach, Crispy Onions, Crispy Garlic, Green Onion, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, Jalapeño (spicy), Eel (cooked), Pickled Ginger, Wasabi (spicy), Masago (fish roe), Chili Mango (spicy), Cucumber, Seaweed Salad, Purple Cabbage, Crab Meat (imitation), Avocado

My go-to for Thai tea (which I am super picky about)! The Rainbow Lychee is as good as it looks,…read moretoo.....plus they have a rewards program, which is definitely a bonus!

Hana poke sushi salad

Hokkaido Bubble Milk Tea

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Rainbow Lychee & Thai tea's

Hawaii Poke

4.5(96 reviews)

2.2 mi

This is our first time having poke in Texas. We had tons when we used to live in SoCal…read more I had salmon and scallops poke with half brown rice half spring mix, roasted Sesame dressing was so yummy. Staff who prep my food was super nice!! We will be going back there soon!!!

Chill shop w/ good poke ! As with other poke shops, ordering the bowl was quick and easy…read more I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of seafood. The scoops are a bit on the smaller side but the bowls are reasonably priced, and most of the toppings are free (besides avocado). I got the spicy salmon and scallops and really enjoyed both. Would recommend the wasabi aioli! Giving 4 stars because the ramen is just ok. Would def come back for the poke though!

Poke bowl w/ spicy salmon + scallops

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Big Bowl Korean BBQ

4.6(247 reviews)

2.9 mi

Having been stationed in Korea many years ago, this Korean food is legit. Portions and pricing…read morewere great. Customer service was very friendly and knowledgeable. Mom and pop type of restaurant very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely drop by again when I drive through kingsville.

Pretty solid! The place is located near a nail salon so there is kind of the smell of nail…read morechemicals which isn't the most appealing. I got the spicy chicken plate with kimchi and cabbage and the beef bulgogi plate with the same sides. I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy chicken plate, it's fine but nothing special. The sauce is on the sweeter side and it's not really that spicy. I think next time I would opt for the spicy pork bulgogi instead if I wanted something spicy. The beef bulgogi was very good. Super smokey flavors and not overly sweet. The kimchi is also fantastic. The shredded cabbage comes with a sauce but it's very so so. It's the kind of place you just go and order. They make each order fresh so it might take a little bit to get your food (20-30 minutes)

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La Frutera

2.7(46 reviews)

1.6 mi

This place is so convenient if you want a super light lunch of chopped fruit or a good, fruity…read moresmoothie. It's very clean inside and service is friendly and relatively quick. I dropped this down a star because the strawberries in my smoothie had a slight "off" taste, like they were close to spoiling. However, my wife's escamocha was VERY good. The other negative is the prices. $8+ for a couple cups of fruit is pretty stiff. But, the fruit platters seem more reasonable. Otherwise, I'll keep coming back because it does make an easy decision for a quick, refreshing solution when you don't want to fill up with a heavy lunch.

An absolute scam on fruit cups. Let me explain…read more I went to buy a large mixed fruit fruit cup. They charge $7 for a large basic mixed fruit cup (no topping) that includes watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, and pineapple. Fine. I then asked to add strawberries, oranges, banana at $0.50 EACH. Which was already ridiculous (don't give me that "fruit is expensive" BS). The cup is a fixed volume of measurement. They didn't make the cup bigger to make room for more fruit. Instead, they had to take out the basic fruit from the cup and add what I requested. Fine. This is the cup they gave me. Which does not look like a large cup (pretty much the same size as a "tall" at Starbucks). What was even more infuriating was that they didn't even fill the cup (look at all of the empty space). The woman tried use some lame excuse about how they cut the fruit and since the pieces are bigger that means they fit more inside the cup.... But again... the cup has a fixed volume and when there are empty spaces it means the cup is not filled. THEN I looked closer at the cup... the bottom 3/4 of the fruit cup are the fruits I requested which I paid $1.50 EXTRA. So... if I paid $1.50 EXTRA for the bottom 3/4 of the cup, that means I paid $7 for the top 1/4 of the cup with the absolute least amount of basic fruits they could jam in there. I paid nearly $9 off this sad fruit cup. I do not recommend going here for a fruit cup. As by the attitude of their workers, it seems they are cared less about their entire business.

A sad fruit cup.

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Ramen Legend

4.2(170 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came in for the first time and from out of town!…read more Service was so friendly and welcoming. Seating was comfortable at the booths. Music was playing and gave an upbeat atmosphere. Dragonfruit margarita was sweet and tangy 5/5 Highly recommend for a hot day like today. Kani mori sushi 5/5 crispy and flavors were immaculate. Legend Pork chop bowl 5/5 White rice was great. The pork chops were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Birria bun- WOW! This was the first time I had something like this. Sooo flavorful and mouthwatering.

Stopped in for a Poké bowl lunch…read more I had the flank steak and shrimp with a spicy mayo! Delish!!!

Newly Added Ramen Menu Items!

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Poke Bowls! Great for cooling off in the heat!

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Frida T.

5 months ago

OMG Love this place sm! The vibes are incredible for hanging out with friends, study sessions; anything! Everyone who works here is so friendly and awesome. The teas, coffees, and boba are so yummy and fresh. Everything is made with a lot of care and is always made very quickly. This is my go-to spot for a smoothie, coffee, boba tea, dumplings, edamame, etc... Check this place out!! read more

Anna K.

156

9 years ago

the best strawberry slush in town... this is a relax place very clean, smell so good, this place never disappoints. Excellent food!! A little small, but cozy atmosphere. I don't think there is a bad dish in the house. read more

Elizabeth A.

6 years ago

Great place! Super clean. The sign on the front says something else than Tastea. But it was pretty easy to find. The worker was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The tea and smoothies are delish! read more

Emily T.

5 years ago

Good milk tea good food,clean and friendly.i came here almost 3 years. Will introduce with my friends and family

Dania G.

5 years ago

Good food and good milk tea,my favourite is lychee boba tea,I drank here around 3 years ,love this place

Miyako N.

5 years ago

Good service, stuff is nice and good food. I definately will be back,we normally come to macradle

Natalia L.

10 years ago

Their bubble milk tea taste very authentic, very good!

Giovanni C.

9 years ago

good drinks nice place to chill

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My heart melted when I learned that Corpus had a juice bar...but my heart EXPLODED when I learned…read moreit was completely vegan. That's right, every juice, açaí bowl, and meal is vegan. I plan to try every item on the menu but so far I can vouch for the Avocado Toast, Matcha Latte, Heart Beet, Turmeric Latte, and the Immune Shot! I like the açaí bowl but I personally prefer the fresh fruit on top over the blended fruit into the açaí. Can't wait to go back (I've been there 3 days in a row this week :))

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