Bambu

It was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon around lunch time. There are two self order kiosks…read moreavailable that are intuitive to use. Once I placed my order, I could track my wait time through their live update dashboard to see when my drinks would be ready. There are only a few tables indoors and a bathroom onsite is also available. I got the tie guan yin milk tea which is recommended as a popular choice. I was able to customize the sweetness down to 10% and the drink was still a bit on the sweet side once the boba was added in. Overall, creamy and good. My husband got the mango ice tea with aiyu jelly. You could only customize the sweetness down to 30% for this and it was also very much on the sweet side. They have some noncaffeinated options as well, my kids enjoyed splitting a strawberry milk smoothie.

Order at kiosk or snackpass app, no additional fee if you order at the store. TP tea has some solid…read moretea, order treasure milk tea (jasmine milk tea with taro bites and pudding) which is $6.95 and a hot taro milk. The drinks come out pretty quickly as there's a lot of employees working. You can pickup the drink yourself. One thing I noticed is this needs store needs some deep cleaning! Upon walking in, there's an odd smell and flies flying throughout the store. Overall, solid tea drinks, but need some clean up.

Original base + Corn Crispy Bubble Waffle【玉米】脆殼雞蛋仔 (09/2025)

Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea

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Egg waffles ; overcooked too crispy

Ume Tea

4.2(320 reviews)

0.2 mi

We love Ume Tea! Jeffrey and his team are amazing, ordering drinks for multiple kids can be…read moredifficult but the staff were patient and offered plenty of suggestions. Our favorite boba tea spot and we love the cups with the surprise plushies. Drinks were made quickly, ample street parking, friendly and helpful service.

I've noticed that, depending on the location, Ume Tea can be hit or miss. Compared to the original…read moreCupertino location, this one is a bit of a miss, unless you're stopping by purely for the convenience. DRINKS: 7/10 I usually order the Champaca Milk Tea with added mochi since it's the closest thing they have to a jasmine milk tea. There's nothing inherently wrong with their drinks, but I find them a little underwhelming, especially with so many great boba spots around now. Personally, I'd rather go to TP Tea across the street. One thing I do appreciate is that they frequently have BOGO promotions and anniversary specials. We happened to stop by without realizing they were celebrating their 7th anniversary, and they gave us a cute little figurine for free, which was a fun surprise. SERVICE: 8/10 You order through the self-service kiosks, so the process is quick and straightforward. Definitely more of an in-and-out kind of place. AMBIANCE: 8/10 The shop is very cute and pink! I loved the display of figurines and merchandise, and their pink bunny mascot is all over the store, which adds a fun touch. That said, the shop itself could use a little more attention when it comes to cleanliness. I noticed quite a bit of dust, along with drink splatters and stains on the walls.

Coco Mango Jasmine Bloom (Large)

Black Milk Tea with Taro & Mochi

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Popcorn chicken

Tea Hut

4.3(170 reviews)

0.1 mi

This is the third Tea Hut location I've been to and it's pretty comparable to the other locations…read more Inside is aesthetic, clean, and welcoming and I noticed it was just one employee working as far as I could tell but our drinks still came out in a timely manner. I ordered: - Rice mochi taro milk tea (I haven't found many other places that make this drink the same way) but today the ratio of rice mochi to taro was slightly off for me. I would have appreciated slightly more taro and less rice mochi, but overall was still very enjoyable!

I recently had Tea Hut for the first time and overall, I thought the drinks were tasty. I ordered…read morethe Cheesy Pink Lychee and the husband got the Emerald Green. Our drinks took some time to prepare as it was a busy weekend. Luckily, there are some seating available. Shop was also clean. Both drinks were refreshing and unique. I didn't realize the Emerald grape had a spinach blend, which was interesting. The Cheesy Pink Lychee was sweeter than I expected, but still good. Looking forward to returning to try more from their menu!

Matcha Latte and Matcha Oreo latte

4 Seasons milk tea with Egg Pudding.

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Coconut milk and pudding

Wanpo Tea Shop

4.0(198 reviews)

0.6 mi

I'm a really big fan of their mango pamelo sago! It's a perfect drink when you're craving a cold…read morerefreshing beverage. The texture of their mango is kind of like a slush. The coconut in the middle pairs really well with the mango slush and its toppings. It also comes with sago and a few mochi balls on the bottom. The mango pamelo sago is definitely one of the best ones in the area, and the overall drink is really refreshing and worth trying! Their menu has a lot of other taiwanese drinks that are pretty solid. One of them worth mentioning is the coconut purple rice taro milk. I'm usually not a big fan of coconut, purple rice, or taro, but the drink is pretty delicious, sweet, and unique. Their service is also really nice, friendly, and quick. If you order it online, they usually keep it in their refrigerator to keep your drinks cold! Lastly, I also love their decor. It's decorated with anime posters which make it feel more welcoming and fun. Love the vibes of this place and its drinks!

I have gone to wanpo since the opening in Milpitas but I noticed that it is becoming inconsistent…read more I love their mango pomelo sago, online on snackpass it says it comes with taro balls as well but my drink was missing it! I ordered 30% sweet and the mango slush part ended up tasting so watered down... it's not as good as I thought. Overall I love wanpo, their aiyu lemon tea and wanpo milk tea with boba are my go-to. Their boba is perfectly soft and chewy which I love. It is never too hard.

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Custard Boba Milk Tea

HA Tea Handmade

3.5(213 reviews)

0.1 mi

I liked the DIY desserts. I choose papaya, grass jelly, sago, egg pudding and mango jelly. I poured…read moreover the warm coconut milk on top for a warm, not too sweet dessert The shop was simple, no frills and it was fun picking out my toppings.

Loved my dessert here. Order at the kiosk and there is something for everyone, including non-dairy…read moreoptions! Ordered for dine in but still got our dessert in disposable packaging :( they were out of one of the toppings but offered a substitute. Grass jelly bowl was very tasty. Perfect level of sweetness (low), and I especially loved the fresh taro. It's a paste, not chunks, and has nice flavor. Grass jelly had a stretchy quality I haven't encountered before, the only topping I wish was better was the sago - a bit hard, didn't seem too fresh. Would definitely come back for more desserts!

Here's the other photo of popcorn chicken. You can tell it's pink.

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T4

3.3(356 reviews)

0.1 mi

A classic boba spot I've been going to for years. I always get their early grey mt. They have the…read morebest popcorn chicken with fried basil. Service is always pretty quick, with a self ordering kiosk. Inside is very spacious, although looks pretty run-down through the years, it could use a little jazz up.

This is one of my favorite boba spots, but it's disappointing that the last couple times ive…read morestopped by, they've been closed for the day. Google says theyre open, but when i show up theres a new sign on the door "closed tuesday" and "closed wednesday". Are they having staffing issues? By pure luck 2 weeks later I drove by and they were open, but how the guy made the drinks were hit or miss.. Im kind of giving up on this location, might have to drive further to the next one.

Interior

That is a NO NO.

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Interior

Yomie's Rice X Yogurt

3.7(156 reviews)

1.1 mi

My boyfriend and I love Yomie for the taste and health benefits of Beijing yogurt, but they've been…read moreout of yogurt for the past week and have only been serving milk tea and fruit tea. I'm worried that they'll close down due to lack of marketing and drumming up enough business. The taste of these yogurt drinks is tangy and sweet, and the additional fiber from purple rice and oats makes for an amazing layered texture. The service can be hit or miss, but it's largely a takeout/beverage spot and you order from a tablet in the first place. My favorite order is the strawberry or honeydew yogurt with less sugar. Give Yomie Yogurt a try when you have a chance, you won't regret it.

This place was very meh. This is a little boba shop where you can order at a kiosk or the counter…read moreand has some places you could sit. We ordered at the kiosk since the workers don't even acknowledge you even when they aren't busy. The Ube Purple Rice had extra texture with the Purple Rice, but I have had better. All you could really taste was the Yogurt and nothing else in this drink, and wish it had more Purple Rice. The Mango Yogurt also didn't have enough Mango flavor. Also, it had an artificial tasting Mango to it. Would definitely be better if it had Mango Chunks in it. Overall, drinks had little flavor and really no service. Would definitely not come back here again.

Tiramisu Individual

Strawberry Mascarpone Gelato

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Ricotta& Pistachio Cake

Tiger Tea & Juice - Burlingame

4.3(804 reviews)

0.5 mi

I love coming here when I'm craving milk tea! I highly recommend their potted plant series. I…read morenormally get the black tea with potted plant. It's rich in flavor and pairs well with the oreos and salted cheese in the potted plant. The matcha potted plant is also good if you want something more light. Their service is always super quick with the drinks. They have multiple self-ordering kiosks so there's barely any lines and you can always order ahead. They also renovated the inside. It's super clean, has lots of tables and space while you wait. I definitely recommend coming here to try their potted plant series, as it's a fan favorite in my family!

I go to the hot Pilates studio in the same plaza and I never really ventured out to the other side…read moreuntil today. I was in need of a refreshing drink and their Strawberry Mojito hit the spot after almost dying in class. It reminded me of a drink from Teaquation in RWC so it brought back memories. So fire. I'll definitely order this again.

Strawberry Jasmine Milk Tea Potted Plant

Potted Plant Tea

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Aqua Club Dessert & Beverage

4.3(1.1k reviews)

1.9 mi

It has been 9 years Golden Mango - still superb…read more Best hours in town Will come back -

My friends and I came here on a Friday evening. It was not too busy, and there was decent parking…read moreavailable nearby. I ordered the peanut butter waffle sundae. It was pretty good, and I would order it again. There were only 2 people working so service was a little slow, but nothing too bad! There were a few available seats inside to enjoy your dessert and chat. Overall, nice shop for a sweet treat and a place to enjoy it!

Mix & Match: Chocolate waffle with match ice cream, oreo pieces and mochi bits

Strawberry with mochi waffles

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Mango sago

Grapeholic

4.2(221 reviews)

0.3 mi

The Cotton Candy Grape drink from here is the BEST go-to for Grape-flavored drinks ever. I have…read morealso tried their purple Pure Grape drink but found it be slightly underwhelming compared to the Cotton Candy Grape (green) drink. I also really like their Boba w/ Mochi. And their Mango Pomelo drink is very similar to YiFang's Mango Pomelo. Definitely one of my favorite drink places in the area and one you do not want to miss out on!

I don't fully know what I expected but I guess I wasn't wowed or disappointed? The grapeholic and…read morecotton candy grape slush didn't necessarily feel new or exciting upon tasting and really just felt like blended frozen grapes with a splash of soda? Service is also a bit confusing being both a restaurant and drink place? So you have to wait to get seated at a table and for a bill after which threw me off a bit. But I guess you do get more privacy at each table and I imagine is less noisy.

Mango Pomelo Sago

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Ainsley H.

4 years ago

In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations, the new needs friends. Yesterday afternoon, I experienced something new, an extraordinary drink from a singularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions about fine cooking is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Bambu's famous motto: Anyone can cook. But I realize, only now do I truly understand what they meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now working at Bambu, who is, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest barista in Millbrae. I will be returning to Bambu soon, thirsty for more. read more

Marian H.

3 years ago

My family and friends have been regular customers since they opened, pre COVID years. We like their drinks and snacks. However, some things may be improved: Their prices are 50cents to a $1+ more expensive than other Bambu stores, especially anything that has avocado. Their prices are erratic - they go up and down, but mostly and often enough, They go up. Their Halo halo drink used to be one of the cheapest at $6.50 but now at $8, it's one of the most expensive. I don't think my family will patronize this Bambu store anymore. Fortunately there's a lot of similar boba places at a more reasonable prices in the Millbrae area. read more

Maria L.

3 years ago

My first time drinking from Bamboo was when my friend brought me an avocado smoothie with rainbow jelly. I am now obsessed with the place. I also recommend the mango, coconut, and pineapple smoothie with rainbow jelly. Other suggestions are: Bamboo special Summer Delight Coconut Combo Great dessert and treat after school! Enjoy! read more

David C.

9 years ago

I was quite impressed by their wide variety of drinks and desserts. Sometimes new desserts get created for the sake of being different, but Bambu does it with a sense of purpose and does it well. Staff is pretty awesome too. I hope they keep it up. read more

Carl G.

2 years ago

Good drinks, fast, yummy! I always get the regular milk tea. It's classic but made so good. Less ice, less sweet for me

Elizabeth S.

7 years ago

Love their drinks and dessert, their still learning as they go. Not quite the same as the one in big city's

Kaxinne C.

9 years ago

Very friendly staff, and so very helpful. Will go back to SF just for this place. Boba was really good.

Chun Wing W.

2 years ago

I like the drink here it is original vietnamese fruit drink the price is acceptable and good

Jen C.

9 years ago

This place is great! It is clean, parking was easy. Will come again~!

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