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    Yan's Tea

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Iris Z.

    A lowkey spot for boba in San Carlos! My friends and I went to visit this boba place since one of them was eager to try it out. Upon arriving, we were confused where the boba shop was since it didn't have its own store. It was actually located inside a restaurant and you order through a tablet. I wanted to order a black milk tea however there were no options to order just a black milk tea other than a black milk tea with boba so that's what I ordered. The black milk tea with boba was yummy but nothing special. However, their spicy popcorn chicken was the star of the show. It was made with Sichuan peppers and though there were plenty of peppers, the spice wasn't the worst and very tolerable and flavorful. I think the next time I'm in the area I'll be sure to order the spicy popcorn chicken again.

    Kumquat Lemon Green Tea
    Karyn E.

    This review is for the tea shop. I was looking for a stand alone tea house so I was surprised to see the tea shop inside the restaurant. As you walk in, straight ahead is the host desk where you wait to be seated. Inside the restaurant there was plenty of seating and it was well lit. A few chairs off to the right for pick up orders. Immediately on the left entrance is the kiosk to order from the tea shop. Not sure if you can order when the restaurant is closed. I ordered the Kumquat Lemon Green tea. 25% sweet with less ice. I enjoyed my drink, it was the perfect tartness and chill factor for this hot day! Prices were reasonable. ($6.25) I would love to come again and try other drinks and even the restaurant.

    Sherman T.

    Perfectly prepared boba! Delicious and light drinks. For their drinks, you can customize the ice and sweetness level. Milk tea, slushes, and their mango sago are what you should expect. Good sized drinks with decent favor. The black sugar milk tea had a light sweetness to it and was decent in tea flavor. I would have liked a stronger tea taste to it. The boba had a really good bounce and chew and was very light in sweetness. Didn't feel guilty at all for chomping on them. They have a frequent buyer card so if you're a fan, start collecting! In addition to drinks, they have some light snacks. Although easily overlooked due to their location, they are worth the hunt!

    Basil at the bottom
    Nancy C.

    Quick take: extension of Yan's Garden Yan's Tea is inside Yan's Garden Chinese restaurant. Ordering options for drinks and snacks are at the counter or the ordering kiosk by the door. The last making the drinks is very nice. She told us if we need to adjust the drinks to just let her know. We ordered a matcha smoothie (25% sugar), mango passionfruit tea (50% sugar), and the regular popcorn chicken. If you are in the area stop by and try this place out. The fruit tea drink is very refreshing. The matcha smoothie was very smooth and not too sweet. The popcorn chicken was a 3. All the basil was at the bottom of the box. Chicken could use a little bit more flavor.

    Icy Coconut Strawberry
    Michelle Z.

    My husband works near Yan's Tea so he decided to pick up this coconut strawberry drink for me to try! Can't comment on the service or ambiance since I didn't physically go in. He raves about this place a lot so I'm finally glad to try it! I'm a milk tea girl so I never order anything else at a boba place. I always tell myself to try new drinks but once I get to the counter to order, I go back to my usual because I'm afraid I'll be disappointed. You know how that goes.. But I was pleasantly surprised! I never thought coconut and strawberry would be such a great combination. It was not too sweet and came with lychee (?, not sure) jelly and pudding at the bottom. You can taste the rich coconut milk and chunks of strawberries. Can't wait to physically go in to the shop next time to try their other items!

    Taro Milk Tea, Black Sugar Milk Tea, Boba Puff Milk Tea
    Irene L.

    This is actually located inside of Yan's Garden. As you enter, there is a self serve kiosk to place your order and pay. The good thing about the kiosk is that there are images to each drink so you can get a better idea of what you are ordering. You also have the option to select your sweetness & ice level plus toppings - but make sure to read the included toppings of the drink before ordering double! I got the taro milk tea & added in boba. This drink's description says it's chunky bits of taro but didn't realize it was tiny chunks where they just get stuck in your throat. My drink definitely didn't look like the image on the kiosk but the other 2 drinks were pretty similar. Boba was made really well but the drink was super sweet (granted I selected 100%) that it overpowered the milk tea and taro. The drinks came in a regular cup with a cute dog animation on it. Overall, in my opinion the drinks were pretty pricey for the quality.

    Lychee Slush Cheesy Peach Oolong Tea
    Leanne C.

    Just discovered Yan's Tea recently and it's immediately become our favorite boba place in the San Carlos/RWC area! The bf has been loving mango sago ever since I introduced him to it, and Yan's is now the closest place for us to satisfy that craving. We ordered the mango pomelo sago, lychee slushee and cheesy peach oolong tea. All of the drinks were DELICIOUS. We always order less sweetness and light ice when possible. None of the drinks were too sweet--just perfect for Asian tastebuds. I loved the cheesy peach oolong tea and wish I had one right now as I'm writing this review! You can order online but we ordered inside of the restaurant. It might look intimidating when you arrive as Yan's Tea is inside of the restaurant (Yan's Garden) but don't let that scare you off! When you walk in, the drinks counter is located to the left and there is a kiosk that you can order drinks from. Super convenient! We haven't tried Yan's Garden yet but had a chance to look at the menu while we were waiting. They had a really wide range of options including dry pot! It's next on our list of restaurants to try in San Carlos.

    strawberry & peach sparkler | icy strawberry & coconut w/ strawberry hearts
    Genevieve Y.

    Date & Time: Saturday August 7, 2021 @ 4pm Location: Yan's Garden Boba Date: The Husband Scene: San Carlos Couples in Little White Dresses, Gold Hoop Earrings & Vintage Dior Saddle Bag Decor: Step Inside this Chinese Restaurant, Order @ The Kiosk, Grab your Boba & Enjoy Al Fresco Service: Nice & Courteous Imbibe: Icy Strawberry Coconut w/ Strawberry Hearts, Icy Mango Coconut w/ Mango Stars & Peach + Strawberry Sparkly Total: $13

    Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Tea
    Joy M.

    Many options including sweetness levels, ice levels, and even oat milk options l. Very clean interior and limited parking. This is near the Rita's in San Carlos. In terms of flavoring the tea was great but def put a little too much leeche The boba milk tea was pretty great and accommodating of the sweetness level. My husband is lactose and didn't know the white top was lactose. Overall great and way more options than boba guys around here.

    Got the Thai Milk Tea and it was really yummy, loved the flavor and how easy it was to order. Thanks so much :)

    Custom drink with lychee and pass fruit with sago Taro milk tea with sago
    Mauling W.

    I have boba on my mind! So good and options of sweetness, ice, and dairy. Little shop inside the restaurant. Grab Chinese food and boba!

    Alan W.

    Hidden gem in San Carlos! Best fruit tea I have ever had and I have fruit tea daily. They have a ton of assortment of fruits. I could taste at least grapefruit, lychee and kiwi but I am sure there are more. Pearl milk tea is good as well! Highly recommend!

    Massimo B.

    Little spot inside a restaurant. I ordered the Ovaltine milk tea because it looked unique. It was actually pretty good, not too sweet but good hazelnut taste. Taste like a more floral chocolate milk. A bit pricey for just plain milk tea, but specialty drinks were like the same price. Would come back. The workers were super friends and helpful with recommendations. 7.5/10

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    I ordered five drinks because the logo was so cute and me and my friends all liked them so theres no negatives yet. Will try more soon!

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    Delicious drinks, wide variety of amazing popcorn chicken. Would come again. Got the mango sago drink.

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    Delicious tea/Boba spot connected to yans garden which is my go to for great Chinese food.

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