Bubble Tea near Allston

“I know y'all go for the chicken, which I have yet to try myself, but y'all. Y'all. You have to try their drinks! These are also made fresh to order and MORE than worth the wait!!!I checked this place out for the first time partly because my buddy has been here plenty of times and he vouched for it, yet he's never tried the drinks! I wanted an authentic milk tea, or just some kind of nice refreshing beverage from a local spot, you know? Well, I got what I came for, okay?!!I started out with the Fresh Black Grape Tea, which was definitely fresh and made right in front of me, and definitely grapey. I found it having a good amount of sweetness, and it's just an awesome drink to get. Simple as that. There are grape bits at the bottom, so if you aren't too keen on that type of texturized experience or potentially getting something stuck on your teeth in the middle of your hot date, you may want to refrain from ordering this one. Otherwise, ball out!The next jawns I got were the Strawberry Milk Tea and the Passionfruit Slush, because I couldn't just stop at one.The Passionfruit Slush was super different than what I expected. I'm unsure of if it was just how it was made when I went, but there was very little to almost zero sweetness to it. They also must have put milk in there. I didn't watch them make it, but that's kind of what it looked and tasted like. I would actually order this again. It was smooth and so... different! Lol~The Strawberry Milk Tea was my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. It looks exactly how I wanted it to look like, and it tasted even better!!! The whole thing was just FANTASTIC. It tasted CUTE! That's the only best way that I can put it. It is quite literally what it is called. Strawberry Milk Tea. It's light, refreshing and the flavor/sweetness I found to be right in between the black grape tea and the passionfruit slush. Just. Right.All in all, I obviously had a spectacular experience here and service was cool. I will be back for that strawberry milk tea specifically. Thank you.“

“As basic as it is, kung fu tea is always a comfort boba place for me. I love the variety of options at the place and it's so easy to order/digest when you want a simple light dessert! The workers here are efficient and friendly. The place is located at the food court so we just got the drink right after getting food at the food court! There are a lot of tables and chairs to chill at, with AC to stay cool during the summer heat.“

“I come here pretty often, it's a nice boba and mochi donut store in allston. The interior is nice and there's lots of seats. The workers are pretty good but wait time is like 10 mins in the evenings. The last time I came here I think they forgot that I got light ice, because after I finished my drink the cup was still half full with ice.“

“This place is a TRUE family operation! When they say it is Grandma's kitchen - Grandma is actually the one making your meal in the kitchen! We had the pleasure of meeting Grandma, Andy and Lynn (her family and front of house). The food was amazing and truly authentic Taiwanese fare. After our meal, grandma came out of the kitchen to make sure we enjoyed our meal. Meeting her and her family, sharing stories of Taiwan together, was truly the highlight of our evening! Thank you so much for a great memory.PLEASE support Grandma's Kitchen and keep honest, wholesome businesses like this thriving!“

“The poke bowls are some of the best in the area. They are extremely generous with the portions, especially the salmon and tuna poke. The kiosks are incredibly helpful when you want to customize your orders! Overall great value for what you’re paying!“

“This place is simple. It sells boba, and it sells waffles. I’ve tried the waffles, next time boba! But I did really love the variety it had with waffles. Lots of fun flavors like strawberry cheesecake and apple pie (which I got). I also loved how all the employees handled the waffles with care.The place was pretty busy on a Saturday evening with not a ton of space. I got my waffle in about 10 minutes and ate it on the walk to the theater.The apple pie waffle was good. The waffle itself was hot and yummy. It wasn’t a Belgian waffle, but it wasn’t a normal waffle either. The batter must have something in it to make it taste a bit different. It was pretty fluffy and held up the toppings quite well. The cinnamon apple chunks were lightly warmed and gently sweet. The “crust” was Biscoff cookies. I think a Graham cracker crumble would have been better because the Biscoff was too sweet compared to the apples and waffle.I’ll definite come again!“

“Bryan and Michele frequent tapiocatea every chance we get. Michele loves the Strawberry Cheesecake tea and of course the Teriyaki Beef Banh Mi sandwich. Bryan's go to is the Birria Banh Mi sandwich and his choice of drink is the Matcha Lavender Milk Tea. This place gets a 5 out of 5 on everything. This is a must try!!!! Both sandwiches are pictured below as well as a bubble waffle and crepe.“

“Went for my first time the other night. My friend and I Had the spiked mango lassi with boba, hibiscus House soda, red oil dumplings, pork belly buns, and not pictured were two bowls of pho. Overall loved the experience. Server was new but did a great job. Service was quick and timely. They kept our water cups topped off the whole time which was appreciated. I want to try the ramen next so I'll add the fifth star when I come back again!“

“One of my new go-to spots for Asian-inspired healthy bowls.I first found out about Lotus Test Kitchen last year while looking for a lunch spot in Downtown. Since then, I’ve been getting bowls from here at least once a month. They seamlessly meld Asian flavors into healthy bowls without a lot of compromises.My favorite bowl is their signature Braised Pork Belly Bowl, which features three substantial chunks of tender pork belly. It also comes with cabbage slaw, and pickled daikons and carrots that helps tone down the greasiness with their tangy, refreshing crunch. And then there's the Spicy Gochujang sauce, an optional but highly recommended addition that weaves sweetness and a subtle kick to the bowl.While certain dishes, like the Thai Curry Chicken and the Spicy BBQ Korean Pork Belly bowl, occasionally come with meat that errs on the drier side, their sauce and pickled vegetable toppings help elevate the central ingredients.Overall, a great lunch spot that offers a quick, filling, and delicious bowls. If you’re looking for something healthy outside of your usual salad bowls, I highly recommend giving them a try.“

“Wonderful restaurant! I am about to graduate college and I have been eating here with my family and friends since I was a baby. The people who work here are the kindest people you will ever meet and the food is delicious! There are tons of options for eaters of all kinds. My favorite items are the Dan Dan noodles, dumplings, and smoothies. It’s my favorite place to eat in the Boston are and you definitely don’t want to miss it! It’s located in the middle of a beautiful part of Cambridge and very easily accessible. It’s a very walkable area and this place is the perfect pit stop mid walk. I will continue eating here for as long as I can :)Vegetarian options: I ate here before I was a vegetarian and have eaten here many times since and there are many options.Dietary restrictions: Many food and drink options.Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly. My parents used to bring me to eat here as a baby.Wheelchair accessibility: There are buttons to open the door and the restaurant is on one level.“

“Was nearby and wanted to try new boba spots and saw this place had açaí too so we had to try it. The space is super long. Unfortunately boba was no longer on the menu. But the açaí was really good. I got super hyped when I saw they had different bases, I couldn't decide on what to try. We got a Berry Delicious açaí base bowl, and a Paradise Pitaya base bowl, and a Açaí berry smoothie. My fiancé devoured his açaí bowl no problem. And the pitaya base was so good and fruity. I saw they have a green base and a spring time mango base too. Definitely gonna have to come back and try it!“

“Finally, got to try This place. They had soft Opening which was not to best. The ordering process was pretty smooth . The wait was not to long. We got the infamous Sho-Gun Matcha/Vanilla Soft Serve Mix With Edible 24K gold , Maiko Special (Parfait) Hojicha/Strawberry Mix Soft Serve and Matcha Latte Float. Everything was so rich in favor. The matcha favor is probably the best that I had so far. You can taste the quality of the soft serve. It's a bit pricy but worth every penny. Definitely, need to try them out“

“If there were ten stars, I would give BANH MI CAFE those. We just got priced out of Cambridge after living there for years and years. What's helping us not to lose our minds is finding the beautiful library, our apartment in a high rise apartment complex, and some great foodie places for me to explore. My very fave is Nancy and her incredible BANH MI CAFE. The best Vietnamese coffee ever as well as the best sandwiches I have ever had. We've tried the beef, the original coldcut, and a breakfast type one which is sunnyside up and pate. All delish...my personal pick is original coldcut. Best coldcuts!! Lots and lots of interesting teas, boba. drinks, etc.Take out only, or Nancy's hub will deliver in the area“

“Usually, shops like these tend to make their desserts on the sweeter end, but it doesn't seem like the case here. I got the Fresh Mango Coconut Jelly this last Sunday, and it was scrumptiously delicious. The mango was fresh and the coconut jelly was not extremely sweetened, which is always a plus if you are more cognizant of the daily amount of sugar consumed.The overall establishment is small, but this creates a more cozy and intimate vibe. The service was great and the wait time was more than reasonable.I would highly recommend this place! ?“

“this place was absolutely amazing!!! the food was life changing! i got lemon grass beef pho, Bánh Giò, tiramisu, and cucumber mint lemonade, and everything was so good! Both of the ladies were so sweet, and the food was a steal based on what you get for what you pay! Definitely worth driving up to Boston for“

“Amazing service, truly. My friend and I were being picky customers and wanted to modify our drinks after ordering them. I know, we were annoying. But all of the beautiful women behind the counter had everlasting patience and honesty with us as we worked through it together.Yes this is a vague review but all you needa know is that this staff is great, the bubble tea pretty good, but the menu confusing because flavours like wintermelon, mango, honeydew, and Tiger are not listed on the main menu so you have to look carefully for what you want.“

“It's great to find boba drinks in town for sure, but it's not up to par with the better known boba places closer to the city. I'd go with the smoothies over the boba tea drinks. The flavors taste a bit powdery/artificial but definitely hits the spot if you want to get a quick drink with your kids who can't really tell the difference. The egg waffles also aren't quite right, but can't complain since it's so convenient.“

“Generally I don't care for boba tea.But was craving some brown sugar boba tea. And some of my other usual spots were either too busy or too hard.I liked the fact I could choose the sweetness level which was nice. Did a 30% sugar tea, and got a egg waffle (also recommended)Tasted good, drank the whole tea, and the ice cream was good too. Venue was cute, but nothing mind blowing. The girl who worked the counter was effective.Not a bad spot for a quick fix.“

“wonderful staff. they engage in your interests and ask about how you feel with the tea you get. tried their pu-erh and it is definitely high quality. also bought a vegan wrap from them. great blend of spices and sauce. slightly too much spice that overpowered the tahini (bought the bing bang wrap) but still delicious. If i ever go to another show at the sinclair again I will definitely eat there beforehand“

“Found this place via Instagram. The staff are all nice and food was great. Small seating area but when I went in the evening was able to sit. Staff told me there are two other locations which I will have to check out in the future. Will be back !“

“I love coming to Gong Cha in Davis. The ambience is really nice and the music creates a nice atmosphere, it's not too loud and adds to the space. I come here to study a lot and there's plenty of places to study alone or with friends. The service is quick and the drinks are really yummy, my favorite is the mango green tea with coconut jelly and boba. The drinks tend to be on the sweet side so I usually go for less sugar. Really great spot, I'll definitely be coming here more often to study and snack on boba!“

“We stopped in on a Saturday late afternoon and there was plenty of seating available. The space was bigger than expected with booth seats and table seating. We were seated at a booth and it was quite comfortable. We ordered the Beef hot soup and the Sichuan Flavor Hot Soup. No substitutions allowed but we chose to omit a couple ingredients. The medium spicy is quite spicy so I would recommend going milder and using the chili dipping sauce on the side. Both broths were flavorful enough that you don't necessarily need the soy garlic sauce provided. I immediately turned off the flame under the hot pot because I didn't want the beef to overcook. I do wish there was an option to turn it back on without having to call someone over to light it again. Lunch meals come with a choice of iced green tea or black tea and choice of white rice or vermicelli. Tea was already sweetened, might've been a tad sweet for my liking though. Wait staff was efficient and friendly. There is a call bell on the table that alerts staff that you need something, otherwise they are not really checking up on you. Overall a solid satisfying lunch!“

“Loved this cute little cafe! They serve hot drinks, bubble tea, and desserts. Thai iced tea with brown sugar pearls was delicious! We also had the mango eclair and tiramisu, which were just the right size and sweetness. Decor and atmosphere were beautiful and classy. Window bar seating and some small tables as well. Staff were very friendly and completed our orders pretty quickly.“

“Soups here are very good and flavorful. The service is quick (implied by the name 10 second delivery) because the prep is done in advance. If you get takeout, expect noodles and most toppings to be packaged separately as trays to one container. Parking can be found on the side road. It's located behind Wollaston station.“

“The Mochinuts are always so delicious here. We always get the Ube, Black Sesame, and Matcha. Our favorite drinks are Hong Kong Milk Tea (30% sugar) with herbal jelly and boba Passionfruit green tea. A must go place!Kid-friendliness: There are tables inside for sitting. Nice music and respectful staff. My daughter is 10. she enjoys coming here.“

“I’ve tried a lot of bubble tea in the area, and this is by far the best. The tea quality is great (especially the Hong Kong milk tea - seriously delicious!), and they put plenty of boba (that is chewy and fresh!) in each order. The staff are also very kind and efficient, and if you order multiple teas, will pack them perfectly in a cute reusable bag with straws inside. My only other wish for this place is that I so wish they had matcha, which is my favorite flavor and go-to tea, but the quality here is so superior I’ve been willing to switch flavors most of the time to come here!“

“It's a really cute place. The boba is perfect. Came here a couple of times this week only haha. I had an idea, to get espresso shots with me, and make brown sugar boba with lactose free milk with the espresso there and they helped me. Really appreciated it. If you're in the area definitely come here!“

“Decided to stop by because we were craving boba. Loved everything about this place from the atmosphere to the drinks! High quality and you can tell the owners use fresh ingredients and care about delivering delicious drinks to their customers. Would definitely come here again if I'm in the area!“

“I have been coming to Hardy teriyaki for quite a while now and I am addicted to the supreme teriyaki chicken bowl. The chicken is always so fresh and tender and flavorful. I usually get it on top of the delicious fried rice. And that egg on top just brings it to another level of goodness. Not only is the food consistently delicious, the people who work there are so friendly and kind. My food is always ready when I get there and is given to me with a huge beautiful smile! love this place.“

“All of the drinks here are fantastic. The halo-halo was a little too sweet, but I think you can ask for less sugar. I had a mushroom sandwich which was so full of flavor. I will definitely return to try more items. The cafe is also nice for reading. I brought my laptop and was able to do some work.“

“Service was very nice… Atmosphere was quite chill afternoon. I got the Beef Hot Pot very good anything I didn’t want in there the server stated I can take it out was a good for me… The soybean chilli sauce I put that on every bite soo delicious! And the Passion fruit green tea wasn’t bad I’d like it a bit sweeter but very good place to try out“

“A great little sushi shop with excellent service. We ordered milk tea boba and sushi hand rolls after the Patriot's Day re-enactment. We asked for light sweetness in the tea and they nailed it. The hand rolls came with a lot of fresh fish/toppings and they hit the spot. This is now our go-to sushi place in Town “

“A lovely shop to grab Asian snacks and froyo. They have Hi Chew, Kopiko coffee candy, dried squid jerky, Ramune soda, frozen popsicles & ice creams, boba, and froyo. Great to grab some snacks while you wait in line across the hall for Yume Ga Arukara “

“My second visit to Mecha Noodle Bar was as enjoyable as the first. Initially, I dined at their Seaport location, which was fantastic. This time, I went with friends to the Brookline branch. It's a tad smaller than the Seaport spot but still spacious enough for groups. We only had to wait about 15 to 20 minutes, which was reasonable. Plus, there's a fantastic bookstore nearby where you can pass the time while waiting!We all opted for ramen, and it didn't disappoint in terms of portion size and satisfaction. I went for the spicy miso ramen, which was bursting with flavor. I always add tamago which is aways a great choice; it complemented the dish perfectly. I highly recommend adding an egg to your noodles!For appetizers, we indulged in dumplings, pork baos, and edamame, and they were all incredibly delicious. The pork belly baos, in particular, stood out; the pork belly was incredibly tender. Overall, Mecha Noodle Bar is an excellent choice for a romantic date or a casual meal with friends.“

“Great portions for great prices! I ordered a 5 piece chicken wing for 12.99 and the portions were HUGE. I only ended eating 3 wings which filled me up. Perfect seasoning and crisp. The mashed potatoes were also delicious, melted in my mouth. Definitely coming back here again! Support local businesses!“

“Wow, I can't think of the last time I went to somewhere so unassuming and yet so good. Quick food. Cheap. Fun inside. For parking, there's no lot but plenty on the street. We're going to make this place a regular visit. Ate and drank everything too quick to get any pictures since it was so good. Here was our order: watermelon slush with passion fruit boba, Blue Hour (Large tart and sweet blue raspberry lychee lemonade slushy), fries with spicy mayo, Spicy Salmon Onigirazu (Smoked salmon wrapped in seaweed seasoned rice and topped with spicy mayo), Korean Corn Dog (Deep fried battered hot dog and mozzarella stick lightly coated in sugar), Firecracker Shrimp Onigirazu (A hybrid seasoned rice ball sandwich served with two pieces of shrimp tempura and spicy mayo wrapped in seaweed), and Mera Mera Fries (Crispy fries topped with a homemade spicy mayo sauce and seasoning).“

“If you're looking for a cute little spot to sit down and relax with a cup of milk tea, look no further! The interior of this little Newbury St. brownstone looks almost like a coffee shop, with some cute decor and a few tables and chairs for hanging out in. The prices here aren't too bad compared to other nearby spots - most milk teas here are around $5 (not including boba). I ordered their taro milk tea with boba here, which was delicious and exactly what I'm looking for in a drink. It had the perfect amount of sweetness (after I asked them for 50% sweetness) and not an overwhelming amount of ice. I really enjoy my experience every time I visit Mr. Tea and will definitely be back!“

“I love this place, have being customer of theirs since they opened, and they have grown so much and really well. I didn't have any complaints about anything every time I came. I would definitely highly recommend this spot for a nice downtime. Great to have friend hangout times, for really anything. The new food additions are really good! Service is awesome, very kind people. Great choice of music too! They have piano and guitar!!!!Kid-friendliness: My sister loves it here, she is 11! Awesome place for family and friends!“

“I ordered through delivery and I'm so impressed with the packaging. The delivery driver rode on a bike and the drinks was on its side. However, no leakage or dripping. I even spilled it myself on the way to my room, but no leakage or dripping. Packing well thought out. Boba drink good too!“

“Best place hands down. Went there today and only had 6$ whilst my order was 6.30. I had asked for a medium and ended up getting a large with no extra fee. And not to mention how fast it is made. Nicest person I met today. 100% recommend to go here.Kid-friendliness: very comfy and cozy.“

“I was searching for a good Boba tea nearby and stumbled upon this store. Wow, it was an amazing place with the best Brown Sugar Bubble Tea It's the most recommended and popular item at this place, and I'm sure all the rest will be good to try. The staff was so helpful and the best. Definitely a recommended place, best value for money!!“

“Great drinks, oreo slushy was a bit watered down but otherwise really good. Sad that there wasn't anymore gingerbread men left but I guess it's not their fault there's a limited stock. Would recommend.Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to enter store, not suitable for wheelchair users and people with strollers.“

“This is my go to place for bubble tea, I love their atmosphere, service and the bubble tea is soo good! I'm here at least once a week, usually more often.Unfortunately, a few times here and there the boba are too big for the straw, which makes drinking the bubble tea more a fight than a pleasure. But most of the time everything is perfect.“

“A decent refreshing stopover for boba drinks and light snacks.Amidst numerous boba options in Chinatown, Pin Ming might not top the charts. Nevertheless, I came here a couple times to try their drinks and food. Their regular boba toppings were mediocre as it lacked chewiness. On the other hand, the strawberry pearls stood out – these little sphere added an unexpected fruity sweetness that elevated some of their drinks.I also got to try some of their food, Popcorn Chicken and Fried Shrimp. Over-seasoned and quite salty, Popcorn chicken was a bit of a letdown. But the shrimp was a surprisingly good deal. Its batter was basic but perfectly crispy, and the shrimp was moist and creamy.In Chinatown’s boba scene, Pin Ming might be at the lower end of the spectrum, but if you’re in a mood for some good snacks and decent drinks, Ping Ming might be a good choice.“

“It's a small location. They are practicing social distancing with mask and take out only. We tried the new mojitos drinks which was mixed berry, mango Orange, and grapefruit citrus. They were all so favorful and sweet. There was pieces of fruit and mint in all of them . They were all carbonated. Service was good and price was reasonable“

“Taste, quality, presentation and service are excellent. Love their large menu. I've had their traditional Chinese appetizers. Pickled and hot pot rice noodles are excellent taste and portion. Claypot rice noodles are packed with great flavor.“

“the boba at sweet heart is pretty good! it's not too sweet and they have various sugar and ice levels you can choose from. i ordered the large sweet heart black milk tea for $5.50. medium drinks are mostly $4.99. they also have smoothies and ice cream. there's usually no line and service is quick. the baristas are friendly and kind. street parking is available right outside the boba shop. overall rating: 10/10“

“I have always had good experiences here until tonight. I came in and ordered my bubble tea and sat down to wait. 20 minutes went by and I asked when my drink would be ready and they didn’t know I had ordered, despite that I did in fact order with them. They apologized and refunded me and made my tea. After I left I realized there was no boba in the tea. I was the only one in the shop for the entire 30 minute trip. I will continue to go back here because the bubble tea is so amazing, but tonight was a disappointing and strange experience.“

“I recently visited Yocha in Quincy and was absolutely delighted by the experience. This cozy spot is a fantastic addition to the area, offering a refreshing array of teas, drinks, and snacks that cater to all tastes.The staff at Yocha deserve a special shoutout. They were not only friendly and welcoming but also knowledgeable about their menu, offering recommendations that were spot on. Their passion for what they do shines through in their service and the quality of their products.Overall, my visit to Yocha in Quincy was a fantastic experience. It’s clear that they put a lot of thought and care into every aspect of their business, from the ambiance and service to the quality of their drinks and snacks. Whether you’re a tea aficionado or just looking for a cozy spot to relax, Yocha is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone in the Quincy area!“