Big Catch Poke

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Very friendly owner and super clean restaurant. Would probably want to do a build your own next time -- the signature poke had a lot of different fish (tuna, salmon, and eel) and too many flavors going on. Fish was really fresh. read more

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Lila F.

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Big Catch was my husband and I's go-to spot since they opened in 2020! The fish is always fresh, and the owner is so kind. Do not hesitate to go here and support this quality local business! read more

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I was craving sushi so I checked out poke places near me and saw that Big Catch was close and had some pretty good reviews on Yelp! I placed my order online and I loved that you could really personalize your poke bowl as much as you want. Some places limit you but Big Catch has unlimited toppings and the price for 2 portions of protein was less than I was expecting! I ordered for pickup so about 10 minutes after I placed my order I headed out. The restaurant is on Passyunk Ave. so I knew I wouldn't find parking so I parked a block away and walked. It was a rainy day so they weren't too busy and my order was ready and waiting for me. The person who made my order was very nice and reminded me not to forget my drink as I was walking out without it. I'll definitely be back if I'm craving poke and don't feel like heading into center city! read more

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Aimy T.

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Finally went in for the first time. Christine is so lovely, she let me sample the sauce before ordering. I chose the Passyunk Double Passion bowl since I like salmon, eel, and mango. It was really fresh, all the ingredients were good. You can also mix your own bowl and there's a good variety of toppings to go on sushi rice, brown rice, or salad. Will definitely come again, she's currently on break for Labor Day! read more

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Danielle A.

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My secret poke place! Yes, I'm obsessed with this place now! Fresh options. Online ordering. The hostess/owner is kind and she is funny. The last time I was there, it was some kind of block party nearby. So parking was limited. I did manage to snag a place to park a block away and walk. It's in a great location if you just want to wander around. When I go back in the city I'm pleased to have found a place that's not in the hustle and bustle of the actual city. Again. This is one of my favorite little place. read more

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Retna S.

Elite 26 All-Star

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6 years ago

It's a nice and clean place. Very friendly staff. You can build your own or choose from the signature bowls. I took a star down because the bowl is not full. I ordered both the salad and rice base. The container is made of plastic instead of environmentally friendly cardboard. On the good side, the eel is awesome. It's served warm with great flavor. The fish is fresh too with unlimited toppings. Free WiFi and complimentary water. read more

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Frank S.

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First time there. Very good poke, fresh fish. And don't forget to try the Bai buns! read more

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The food and service is great.... When they're open. The last 3 TIMES I've tried to go there they've been closed. I checked business hours too and would be sure that they're open. I really do like their food but I wish they could update their Google hours if they're gonna be out of town or on vacation to save me the 20 min walk over there just to be dissapointed. read more

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Happy New Year to you Shannon. We are apologize for the…

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Jim J.

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Great staff and service. Fresh food. I love this place because I can walk right in, pick out what I want, and be out within 5 minutes with a big portion of food! What else could you want? read more

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Lexa S.

Elite 22

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Excellent Poke place! Service- Attentive, very nice and helpful. She offered all the home made sauces for me to try which were amazing, especially the house sauce and ghost sauce. Food- I got the poke bowl special which came with a soda and miso soup for $12 something. It was very decent and filling portions, I love how many topping options there were and that I could have unlimited. I don't like going to any Poke place where toppings are limited.. thats just wrong. Anyways, the flavors tasted fresh, and I even tried a new kind of seaweed I hadn't had before and really enjoyed it. Only complaint here is I don't drink soda or tea so I wish it wasn't an upcharge for bottle water/chocolate milk. Atmosphere- Your typical poke place. There was a nice sitting area across the street that I ate at. Enjoyed my alone time. read more

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The lady serving food is rude . First yelling at us from the basement when we first got in. Then she told me to put my toddler in his stroller, he was just walking between my wife and I. There weren't anyone really in the restaurant. I can not tolerate anyone disrespecting my baby. This restaurant is non child friendly. I won't ever step foot in here again. read more

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Pauline C.

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Cute little poke spot on Passyunk. The staff was super friendly even though she was the only one working and there was a line of people waiting to be served, her energy was great. She even offered me samples of her 3 special sauce - black sesame was my favorite. I customized my own poke bowl and she was really generous with the serving size. I even got a free sirarcha sauce because we spent over $20. The bowl was delicious, however, mid way through my meal, my stomach was not feeling the greatest. My boyfriend also felt the same. It's most likely the salmon and tuna that was not very fresh. Love the service but I'm not sure if I will be returning just based off of my experience. read more

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Christine L.

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Jessica C.

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Amazing Poke - the best I've had - and close to home, which I love. I love the options and food quality. May be a little pricey but definitely worth it! read more

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Solomon D.

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Came here for lunch recently and was pleasantly surprised! Staff is super nice and helpful. She gave me lots of recommendations for what is the most frequently ordered meals and for what I might like if I like spicy food or not spicy food. Expansive menu with other non poke options as well. I got the Passyunk double passion. It was great. The fresh corn was a nice extra that I haven't seen in Poke. Nice mix of flavors and hefty serving of protein. Nothing necessarily ground break or out of this world, but it was solid Poke for sure. Nice little seating area in the back if the weather is good. One of the few, if only Poke options in the area so if thats what you're in the mood for, don't think you'd go wrong by going here! read more

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Ashley K.

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Delicious poke. Went there for my first time. Cute little place. 4 seating high chairs at the front. Patio in the back for warmer days. Courtesy lemon water if you're not getting a drink with your meal. They do have a lunch special which is one protein poke and a 22 oz drink that I will come back and try. The poke I got was a good amount and they do give you unlimited toppings. Everything was well prepared and freshly made. I wish them the best of luck on Passyunk Ave and will be back in a few weeks. read more

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Ilene E.

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I came here because I noticed a new business on Groupon and brought it. I love that there is finally a poke bowl and boba place on Passyunk and gave it a try. I got the Big Catch and Passyunk Double Passion poke bowl, both are amazing! I added extra eel to both to give it a more savory taste. The ingredients are fresh and it taste great with brown rice. I couldn't even finish mine in one sitting. I will definitely come here again. Christine and the other girl are so nice and quick and knowledgeable. I really hope this place becomes permanent on Passyunk! read more

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Julie W.

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I wasn't as impressed by their pre-selected options, but I know that our friends who built their own bowls were very satisfied. The menu wasn't the easiest to read online. Good portions, easy takeout, order was filled quickly. read more

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Celine S.

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Still my top poke place!! Great bowl for the price with unlimited toppings. The owner I believe was sweet! Hope this place stays forever

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Andy C.

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Found a local poke shop that serves an amazing poke bowl. Both me and my wife appreciate that they provide us with a sample of their special sauce. Good service and easy to navigate online order read more

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Brett M.

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I love this place, the fresh poke and all the interesting toppings are terrific. But..since there is no sushi place on Passyunk or in the surrounding area ....perhaps you could consider offering sushi on the menu as well? It would be so popular and bring in so many new customers. I read an article in the WSJ today about sushi saving restaurants across America and it made me think of this place. Thx https://www.wsj.com/articles/everyone-wants-sushi-to-go-and-its-saving-some-restaurants-11612620000?page=1 read more

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Gwendolyn P.

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This place is so good. Sophia was extremely helpful as she allowed us to sample three of their signature sauces before deciding which combination we were getting for our poke bowls. There are many fresh ingredients to choose from, and the free toppings also include the crab salad and the macadamia nuts. They have an adorable patio that you can sit and eat your food in the back. We will definitely come back. On top of everything they have bubble tea! What a wonderful find! read more

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Melanie P.

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Big catch poke is a BIG catch for sure. I came here with my sister and we each ordered a make your own bowl with one protein each. There were a bunch of different sauces and we didn't know what some of them tasted like, so the girl offered to let us try them! Yum! They were so good and not too spicy for us. I filled my bowl up to the top with most of the ingredients offered. The salmon was fresh and delicious. Also i did half white rice and half brown rice which was a nice option. I also got a milk tea which was tasty and not too sweet. It was in a paper cup so I didn't know if there were bubbles or not, but i was pleasantly surprised to find out there were Great little spot! read more

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Sonia S.

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I got the make your own with 3 proteins- double ahi tuna and salmon. The quality was good but I've had better poke bowls. The toppings were chopped too large so it did not blend well with all the ingredients. The mango was delicious. It was definitely filling and filled to the brim, although there was a lot of rice. I had the sriracha aioli which I enjoyed but I did not think it was spicy. The lady working there is very nice and she will give you extra sauce on the side if you ask for it. read more

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Jaiden S.

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The poke bowl was really good, the ahi tuna was fresh. The bao there are hot and seem fresh. The people there and very nice and considerate. I highly recommend this place for poke bowls read more

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Sydney H.

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Don't order through a delivery service. I ordered a 3-scoop bowl and there's literally not even an ounce of fish in it. Not even enough to feed a small child. Absolutely ridiculous, and the restaurant refused to acknowledge it with GrubHub. Beware, they will rip you off if you're not standing in front of them. read more

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Bridget H.

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Don't open on time & were super rude when I called to ask if they were in fact open during the hours posted on the door & online

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Ashley T.

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WOW. I was craving sushi, but my husband wanted something more filling. We decided a poke bowl would be a good compromise. I'm so glad Big Catch Poke popped up on Yelp. Usually I get poke bowls from other places and never finish it because the quality isn't great and that grosses me out with fish. Not a problem here! I DEVOURED my salmon bowl. I can't explain how good this place is! And you get unlimited toppings! They have fresh mango and macadamia nuts so I am sold. We also got their fresh bubble tea. My husband loves that it isn't too sweet. I can't wait to get pick up again! read more

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Lauren R.

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Soooo soooo good and fresh! I've been craving raw fish lately and was happy to find out (via yelp) that this poke spot was so close to me. I got the big bowl combo A which comes with miso soup and a soda for $14. The miso soup is delicious! The bowl itself is freaking HUGE. My picture does not do it justice. I was not expecting it to be this big, two people could easily split this and order another soup and a couple of bao buns. The woman who was working when I went in was so freaking nice. Like unbelievably friendly, we had a nice little conversation while I built my bowl. Great food, great prices, great portions, and great service. I will definitely be back. I hope this place can weather this COVID storm because I know they're going to do well on passyunk. read more

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L L.

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I came here for lunch at my friend's recommendation. I was not disappointed! As it was the first time I tried poke I had many questions. The server was very happy to explain the process and let me taste all the unique sauces. Super helpful. The outcome was delicious, definitely returning to try the other combos. read more

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Victoria R.

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Really horrible in person customer service. I felt very intimidated ordering for the first time. I was rushed and felt yelled at. It was definitely aggressive and uncalled for. I won't be returning and will instead be frequenting the more customer friendly poke establishments in the city. read more

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Dalyia E.

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New place opened up on Passyunk Ave! Was looking forward to it for a while now since coming across on Yelp. Finally got to try it as they are participating in Restaurant Week ($15)...they are very generous in the portion size which is great. But it lacked some flavor vs eating at other poke spots. Food is mediocre...The service was also great! Especially the one server!! wish I got her name because she was the sweetest and very honest to me. However, very disappointed in the making of their bubble tea's...it's literally drinking bitter water...no taste...not sweet...just disgusting. I got the oolong milk tea...If they could fix the ingredients to the bubble tea's it would be fine I guess. But check them out and don't let this review change your mind! read more

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Leo L.

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The food are really really fresh and the price for the amount is super reasonable. They have a patio in the back and it's soooooo cute read more

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Tracy A.

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So fresh and tasty. I got the build your own and didn't leave a grain of rice leftover. It was that good. And the staff is so nice and friendly. A must try! read more

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Great stuff! The bowl was really good and I was actually impressed with the eel option. The staff was also really really nice to us. We'll be back! read more

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Heather S.

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I got a custom bowl, and I was not disappointed! The toppings were fresh and melded together well. I didn't get too much in my bowl, but it was still filling. The milk tea was average; not super creamy, and the boba was very soft. Still satisfies a boba craving, though. Only complaint is that since the milk tea cup uses a detachable lid and was wrapped only in saran wrap, some spilled to the bottom of the bag. Just be careful if you order for pick up and get milk tea. Otherwise, great all around, we'll definitely be back! read more

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Jillian W.

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Really good poke with lots of combo options! I love having this as a lunch/dinner option in the neighborhood.

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Me and my girlfriend stumbled upon this place when it was first opening and have been going back almost every week now! Fresh fish in south Philly at great prices, so happy for its addition to our neighborhood! read more

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Joe S.

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With my favorite poke place closing during the pandemic, Big Catch is my new fave. Fast delivery.

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Catherine W.

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I have never had a bad meal from Big Catch Poke. The portions in the poke bowls are generous and the food is always fresh. They added bao to the menu and it is quality as well. Highly recommended! read more

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Caitlyn P.

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So many options, fresh, delicious, fairly priced especially with all of the unlimited toppings, nice atmosphere, great tables on the back patio :) cool little spot. read more

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More info about Big Catch Poke

1840 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
East Passyunk Crossing
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(215) 730-5533
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http://www.bigcatchonline.com

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Hours

What time does Big Catch Poke open?

Big Catch Poke opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Big Catch Poke opens at 2:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does Big Catch Poke close?

Big Catch Poke is closed on Monday and Sunday.Big Catch Poke closes at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Fri 11:30 AM - 8:30 PMSat 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Big Catch Poke take credit cards?

Yes, Big Catch Poke takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Big Catch Poke have catering options?

No, Big Catch Poke does not have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Big Catch Poke have parking?

Yes, Big Catch Poke has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Big Catch Poke wheelchair accessible?

No, Big Catch Poke is not wheelchair accessible.

Review Highlights - Big Catch Poke

“Food- I got the poke bowl special which came with a soda and miso soup for $12 something.”

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0.9 mi•Graduate Hospital

First time my husband ever had martabak (the sweet one) he cried, this was when he was visiting…read moreIndonesia. I have been searching for martabak since! It is so hard to find, so this place is a true gem. If you're in Philly you need to try this place. Very authentic martabak per my husband. Martabak is this thick pancake cooked in butter with cheese and chocolate sandwiched between. It's rich and delicious. Only street parking. They do do doordash. Cute little hope in the wall! Try all the different flavors. And be sure to order ahead! I didn't think to and we were stopping by on the way to the airport, and they were sold out. But a worker (maybe owner) thankfully saw how sad we were he agreed to make us one. Definitely a must try

Both of us are big fans of martabak, so we decided to stop by and give this place a try. The shop…read moreis quite small and is mainly geared toward takeout, as there is no indoor seating available. We ordered the cheese and Nutella martabak, and it was absolutely delicious. The martabak was fresh, flavorful, and definitely satisfied our craving. The only downside was the service, which was not as friendly as we had hoped. While the food was excellent, a warmer and more welcoming attitude would have made the overall experience even better.

Red Velvet Martabak Manis

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Dodo Bakery

4.5(45 reviews)

0.7 mi

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I ordered a bunch of stuff and I can't believe and ashamed to admit that I would go all the way to…read moreNYC for some of it when we have such good stuff available in Philly! I have never seen Pandan egg tarts anywhere else, so I was super pumped to try those and they were delightful. We got the Taro Bun, Pandan Tart, Red Bean Egg Yolk Puff, Steamed Custard Bun, Pork Floss Cake with Taro, Pandan Sponge Cake Sandwich and my absolute favorites were the Pork Floss Cake with Taro and Red Bean Egg Yolk Puff. It is a bit far from my place so I ordered for delivery and they packed everything very nicely!

Was visiting Philly for the day and looked up Asian bakeries and found this place. The outside art…read moreis very cute and the interior is small and mainly just for ordering. We came around 3/4 pm on the weekend and there was a decent variety of stuff left but I would suggest coming earlier if you can since some things were sold out. We got the cha siu puffs, sweetheart cake, and pandan tarts. The cha siu puffs were a bit dry (tastes best when freshly made). The sweetheart cake was alright, I have definitely had better. The highlight was the pandan tarts - I haven't really seen these anywhere and they tasted great!! My bf and I were tempted to go back to buy more but we were in a rush.

Pandan egg tarts

Red Bean Egg Yolk Puff

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Pandan Sponge Sandwich

Mr Wish - South Philly

4.1(126 reviews)

0.7 mi•Passyunk Square

•$

The employee was really really nice! The place was cute and clean and smelled good. The boba itself…read morewas also pretty good. Not too much ice, good amount of boba, and good about of tea. Average price. The boba is a tad chewy but i don't mind. The tea tastes fresh and good

Workers are always very kind and fast! Place is always kept clean and welcoming. Their oolong milk…read moretea is delicious and very consistent. My favorite place to get boba in south philly!

1.7 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

(Left to Right): Dragon Tropical and Tieguanyin (Oolong) Soft Serve w Brown Sugar 3Q

"His and Hers" Mr. Wish Bubble Tea (his was better!) at our wedding!

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Ginger Milk Tea

Ten Asian Food Hall

3.4(97 reviews)

Delicious Asian food open late at night. The service was fast and efficient. The ambience was clean…read moreand stylish. It's not the fanciest of restaurants, but I appreciate how it's open late. I came to this place after arriving late from the airplane ride. The salmon teriyaki bento box was pretty good!

The second time I ordered from here I purchased essentially the same bowl. While the ingredients…read morewere great like before, the biggest change from last time is they really doused the bowl with sauce, so much sauce that everything was soaked in it, giving everything a really pungent flavor. I love ponzu sauce, but not this much! My first bowl was much better.

0.7 mi•Bella Vista, Passyunk Square

Inside

Regular Poke Bowl

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Gong Cha - Wing Phat Plaza

4.3(26 reviews)

Let me preface by saying that when I rate bubble tea places, I usually compare them in relation to…read moreKung Fu Tea because Kung Fu Tea's bubble tea isn't the best but it isn't the worst. It's not my go to spot but it's always a safe option when that boba craving hits. And they have a good variety when it comes to milky and fruitier options. For additional context, I usually prefer fruit teas and adjust the sugar level (typically one level below 100% sweetness). After trying a few of their drinks, I would rank Gong Cha as being around the same level as Kung Fu Tea. I like that this location normally makes their drinks starting at the 70% sugar level, which is a plus in my book. Overall, out of the drinks I've tried, there haven't been any standouts that result in me craving Gong Cha when that bubble tea craving hits. But, the drinks I have liked have been pleasant. Drink Ordered: * worth trying - [Lemon Ai-Yu White Pearl]: I think the lemon tastes too artificial but it's less noticeable at the 70% sugar level. I like the ai-yu jelly and white pearl combination though. - [Lemon Wintermelon Basil Seeds*]: I really liked the lemon and wintermelon combination. - [Grapefruit Yogurt Drink with Aloe Vera*]: I liked that this drink was more grapefruit forward compared to other similar drinks from other bubble tea shops. I've also ordered this drink with the white pearl topping, which is an equally good topping option. - [Wintermelon Milk Tea with Aloe Vera*]: There was a small sign on the counter recommending the aloe vera topping with the Wintermelon Milk Tea but I would not personally recommend that combination. I feel like aloe vera pairs better with non-milky drinks. The wintermelon milk tea drink itself was good though and had a really pleasant, fragrant wintermelon aftertaste. It probably would have tasted better with the pearl topping. - [Thai Mango Smoothie]: This is a seasonal summer drink. The mango flavor was light and tasted artificial and had more of a slushy consistency. It comes with passion fruit jelly as the topping. I thought that the drink was very underwhelming. - [Lychee Oolong with Ai-Yu Jelly]: The drink was too sweet but could taste better if it was less sweet. The drink is more oolong tea forward. Would I go back? : Yes, but only if I'm in the mood for it. Mr. Wish, which is one of my favorite bubble tea shops, is in the same plaza and I will almost always choose Mr. Wish over Gong Cha.

Went there on a Saturday with my elderly mom who has never had Boba before. The cashier was beyond…read morerude. He kept cutting us off and rushing to take our order. We were the only customers at the time so this was confusing as there was no line of people waiting. When we got our drinks it was all wrong. I think he messed it up on purpose or because he didn't take the time to clearly take our order the whole thing was so incorrect. This was a major disappointment. Very bad experience for my mom. I will not be coming back to this boba place again nor do I recommend it.