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    4.4 (208 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Lychee green tea
    Audrey E.

    First time trying Bako and I liked it. I ordered the green tea lychee with aloe Vera. It was light, refreshing, and fragrant. I ordered it 50% sweet and it was perfect. I liked that you get two lychee in the drink. Service was great. Ambiance is chill and I like the vibe.

    Nasiha A.

    Needed a midday tea pick me up came here on a Sunday. be warned this complex is PACKED....there is a lot of parking but it was all filled up had to circle. The teahouse is so cute, it feels so peaceful and serene instead. the decor is very minimal and intentional, feels like an authentic asian tea house. They even had jars of tea leaves for you smell to get the aroma before picking a tea. I ended up getting the matcha latte, it was pretty good! a bit grainy for my liking but the flavor was still good.

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    Mary A.

    Cute, minimalistic spot with a couple of tables inside and self-order kiosks, making ordering quick and easy. Parking was also very convenient. I ordered the Creamy Sesame Frappe ($7), and it came out super fast. It had a rich black sesame flavor with a nice icey texture. Even at 50% sweetness, it wasn't overly sweet, which I really liked. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

    Kaylee T.

    Love this place so much! I love how chewy the boba is and their rice topping is great too. I was a little bit skeptical when my friend added it to their hojicha latte but it was really good. I like how you can smell their tea leaves in the front if you are unsure of which tea to try. Ordering was fast, I used the kiosk and I received my drink quickly as well. I like how the lids have an extra layer of protection with a seal underneath so that it won't spill through the lid.

    Menu with toppings, ice level, sugar level, and caffeine free options
    Ashley V.

    Love how authentic and natural the teas taste here! I originally tried this boba shop in OC and wished that they would open one closer to me. So glad that they've had it here because I've been going for a while-- even attending one of their grand opening days! This time around, I got the hojicha latte at 75% sweet. Love how roasted and nutty it tasted, but I could've probably gone for 50% sweet as it was still pretty sweet. I have also tried their earl grey cheesecake tea latte, and that was also sweet-- so keep in mind if getting to lessen the sugar too. My go to is their roasted oolong tea latte cause I'm an oolong tea lover and it's made to perfection every time! Service was great. Cashier was able to help me use my 20% off from the blind box cup sleeve I got back in February. I like how they have their CNY chimes above the register, adds a nice touch. We did have to wait 20 minutes for boba, but the cashier also kindly told us that it would take 20 minutes-- we were willing to wait. I would say it was worth it cause the boba was fresh and chewy! Looking forward to trying new drinks the next time I come, especially the White Oolong.

    Matcha latte
    Alan B.

    In the area and wifey was craving for matcha latte and decided to check this place out. There's no one in the front just a ordering pad on the wall. I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk (+$.50) and requested less ice and there's no option for that. Order came quick and wifey gave it a 4.5 star. She loved how smooth and earthy the matcha tasted but wished they had some kind of foam topping. They gave her less ice so she was very pleased. Overall: the shop was very minimal two tables one bench but wifey says if she's in the area, she would visit again.

    Bako hojicha
    Mike Y.

    Hojicha latte 25% sugar. Light ice. Sweetness was accurate to level. Good flavor Boba was chewy Price around $6.5 Not bad, would recommend to give a try

    Genmaicha Latte w/ Boba (Left), Oolong Tea (Right)
    Lauren B.

    Clean and modern tea shop with delicious, flavorful, and strong tea. There's a lot to choose from: lattes, fruit teas, loose leaf teas, and more. I ordered a genmaicha latte with boba (75% sweet) and loose leaf oolong tea (no sugar). Both very good, and I appreciate how powerful the oolong tea is as someone who loves a strong tea. I also love that they have an option here to get the cups sealed in case you aren't drinking immediately or just want the peace of mind knowing your drink won't easily spill. When we came, we ordered from a kiosk--no staff was available in the counter area except when making drinks. Not sure if it's like that often since it's my first time here. There's some seating inside if you want to hang out or just if you're waiting for your orders. Location is great, by Cerritos mall, but the plaza can get busy. Didn't have trouble finding parking on a Sunday, though. Highly recommend this spot!

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    Ren G.

    We just happened to come across this tea house after having dinner and I am beyond obsessed! Their aesthetic was just so pleasing to the eye. It's very minimalist, but in a good way. They also had samples of their loose leaf tea by the counter for people to smell if they needed help in deciding which tea to go for, or while waiting for their order. Ordering was very easy and convenient as they have a kiosk customers can use to put in their order. Once our order was in, we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks to come out either. They don't have much seating, but they do have a small bench as their waiting area. Now for the tea... all of the drinks we got, we were extremely happy with. They were so flavorful with the perfect balance of sweetness to it. The taste of the tea was incredibly strong and robust with every sip and I loved it! What we tried: Roasted Oolong Tea Latte - 5/5 I'm a huge fan of roasted oolong tea in general and this one was exceptional in its toasted nuttiness, and very moreish. I wanted to have a second and third cup of it, it was just way too good! I had mine with 75% sugar and it was just the right amount of sweetness for me. Earl Grey Cheese Cake Latte - 5/5 So creamy and decadent, and yet you won't get tired of drinking it because it's not overly sweet. They did recommend just 50% sugar and that's what we got--it's the perfect amount of sweetness in my opinion, especially with the cream top. Lemon Wintermelon Tea with Lychee Jelly - 4/5 This one was simple, yet still delicious. It was very refreshing and very balanced in flavor; although again, we just chose 50% sugar with this drink and it still had a lot of sweetness to it. Their lychee jelly is really good too and went so well with this drink! Highly recommend this place, especially if you're a fan of good, authentic teas and tea lattes! I'm already itching to go back and try their other drinks.

    Arthur E.

    Clean vibes tea house with various coffee and tea drinks. Went for an after dinner tea. Parking was a little tough in the lot - there's a lot of restaurants in the same plaza. Was able to order immediately from the kiosk. Ended up getting a hot wintermelon tea - I'm not a caffeine drinker so was very happy to see some warm non-caffeinated drinks for a change. Was ready in a few minutes - tasted pretty good, not too sweet, which was what I was looking for. Would come back!

    Vivian T.

    Bako Tea Cerritos is in a busy plaza surrounded by popular restaurants and dessert shops, so parking can be tough on weekends. There are only a couple of small tables for groups and a bench near the entrance if you're waiting for your drink. You can order through Toast online, at the touchscreen, or at the register. The interior is nice with a calm, relaxing vibe. The tea itself is strong but not very fragrant or intense compared to other boba shops. They're generous with aloe vera and toppings though. Bako Tea is a decent option if you're already in the plaza, craving a tea drink, or want to try unique toppings like oat or purple rice. But if you prefer bold, aromatic tea this probably wouldn't be your top pick.

    Nanc E.

    After being here a few times, this is more of a tea house, but I definitely enjoyed their Matcha latte drink. The ordering process is fairly quick and straightforward, sometimes the staff will come out, if there is a line, but the self ordering kiosk does a trick. Usually the staff is in the back making the drinks. This is probably one of the most introverted stores ever, but the interior decor is so cute. This is more of a to go place then somewhere that you would hang out for a bit. Parking is OK, except for rush-hour where it's really packed. I enjoyed the drinks that I would come back several times, making this my preferred tea shop.

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    Andre T.

    Bako specializes in premium teas, and their boba is great. The texture is perfectly balanced, not too soft nor hard. I tried their Phoenix Oolong Tea Latte. I'm usually not a latte person, but this one was perfect. The tea had a nice blend of honey and floral notes. The ordering process is straightforward. You can place your order at the kiosks, and the drinks were prepared in the back. There are a few tables inside for customers to enjoy their beverages. Parking is convenient, as Bako is located in a plaza with a shared parking lot. If you find yourself in the area looking for boba, I highly recommend stopping by Bako.

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