3Cat is actually one of my favorite boba chain and I was so happy there was one at the Santa Anita…read moreMall. There is only one kiosk to order, sometimes there is a long wait because of it. When I am feeling something fruity, I usually order the orange tea but my favorite drink is the mochi barley burst milk tea. When I don't feel like drinking anything with caffeine, I would usually get the avomango sweet dew. The shop is pretty small so there are only a couple of chairs but there are chairs and tables outside.

Sunlight mango glow w pear jelly 0% sugar:…read moreI was pleasantly surprised with this drink! Esp bc the kiosk didn't recommend 0 sugar. It was perfectly sweet! Hints of passionfruit in a smooth refreshing mango yogurt base with pieces of fresh sweet mango!! None of the artificial sour mango flavor that I hate. The pear jelly has a nice squishy texture and is lightly flavored with pear! 5/5

Stopped in for the first time last night and I'd definitely come back. At first I was bummed…read morebecause it looked like they didn't have seating in the front, but was pleasantly surprised to see that the back area is huuuge. Loved their jade jasmine green tea and can't wait to try more drinks. Cashier (Lynn, I think) was adorable. Super friendly. Super smiley.

I went Friday night and it wasn't too busy. I didn't know what to get so I asked the cashier and…read moreshe recommended me to get the mango pomelo. I got it at 50% sugar since i didn't want it too sweet. She was super friendly and not to mention I got my drink super fast! Also the back area is super spacious and had good vibes. The recommendation for the mango pomelo was spot on. It was so good and refreshing I'll come back again. EDIT (I went back) I went back again on Sunday and it was pretty packed. I wanted to try their BOGO. The wait was a bit long but granted there was a huge line. I got 2 of their Lychee drinks with crystal boba and it was delicious!

Sister store to the one in San Gabriel. It's less crowded here, so if you want to avoid the lines,…read morecome to this location. Once you walk in, there are kiosks that you order at. Their Chicha-exclusive tea machines are the star. It looks so cool and professional. It reminds me of an espresso machine, but in this case, it specifically brews tea. I ordered the High mountain tea with pineapple jelly, 0% sweetness. It was FANTASTIC. Full of tea fragrance without the drying tea effect. The pineapple jelly added just enough sweetness to the drink. You do taste the pineapple flavor, which contrasted the tea flavor perfectly. They also have very cute cup carriers that's environmentally friendly. I'll definitely be coming back to try out their other drinks.

I remember first hearing about Chicha San Chen at an event. When I found out they have a location…read morein Arcadia, I was excited to come here and try their specialty drinks. They are located on Duarte Ave within the Arcadia Center in Arcadia. It's a contemporary looking tea shop with limited seating. Cool and clean atmosphere. I didn't have much interaction with the staff, but they seem fine. There's only one self-order kiosk, but you can order at the counter as well. I noticed there were a lot of signage with various information on the counter. Make sure you read them in case there's something important you should be aware. Since it was my first time here, I didn't know what to try first. Creamy Mango Tart looked interesting. I love mango so I went for it. It cost over $8 which is a bit pricey compared to other tea shops. When I got the drink, I was a bit disappointed because it was a regular size cup. Thought it would be a larger cup especially for the price. Anyway, drink had a cardboard cover and straw string which I don't think are necessary. Perhaps that's why it was over $8 for the decorative nature. Drink was refreshing and tropical, but honestly, I didn't taste too much of the High Mountain Pouchong tea. Sweet mango puree taste was prominently delicious though. Thick velvety mousse layer on top was quite foamy and creamy. I may not get this drink again. Though I would like to try another drink next time. Yes, I'll be back!

Soooooo good! Where do I even begin?! I was in the area craving my usual boba fix and I am SO…read morethankful I stumbled upon this place. The Hojicha Pudding in the Iron Buddha Oolong Milk Tea is a solid standard. But the Ube Taro Mochi Green Milk Tea?! HELLOOOO. Hella yum! I got both at 30% sweet and 50% ice, and I'm so glad I did because it balanced the pudding and that rich ube taro mochi paste perfectly. I fear full sweetness might be a little much, but I'm an old Asian who believes desserts should be "not too sweet." Lololol Service was friendly, the shop is cute, and I loved the cute lighting and tea wall. I live about an hour away and I would genuinely consider making the drive back JUST for this tea!

This is usually my go-to for boba when I seek it out on a quarterly basis, but recently I noticed…read morethat both locations (Alhambra/ Temple City) keep their temperatures quite high on a hot day so even when it's 6pm (and 90s outside), you still won't feel that comfortable there. FYI- There are some charging ports at Formosa but not all tables have an outlet. (+)- there are weekly BOGO deals (tip- check Instagram as it varies from store to store) I also visited Summerfield near Rosemead/Valley that same weekend and felt that it was more comfortable / had more seating albeit they do not have a BOGO deal like Formosa does.

The Snowy Peach Oolong is refreshing, sweet, and perfectly balanced. Definitely worth getting!!read more

Came here late night with friends and now it's our go-to hangout spot in SGV. I got the White…read moreChampaca Milk Tea and wow... floral and light, super refreshing, not too sweet at all, with this soft lingering tea aroma. Also tried the jasmine milk tea and it's smooth and creamy without feeling heavy. Cute vibe and aesthetics, lots of people taking pics. Pretty crowded especially late, but drinks still came out decently fast :)

Cute little shop. Prices are better than others. Came here cuz I ordered food at Point Dume…read more My fave was the mojito, tasted just like one! The watermelon taste was faint though. Brown sugar milk tea was delicious! Free boba! Got the crystal boba in the mojito and regular boba in the brown sugar MT. You can adjust sweetness and ice!

They have Happy Hour on Monday - Friday from 4pm to 7pm for select drinks…read more Nice boba shop with some unique drinks. Their original mojito is good if you're looking for an alcohol free version with boba. Other than that, normal boba menu. Quick service from time you order till pick up. No table sittings but they do have a bunch for you to wait.

Yesh yesh & yesh!…read more Quality tea right here!!! The first time I visited this place was when they were fairly new. At that time, I left with a not so good impression. The tea was pretty bland lol I m glad I returned. The most recent visit made me realized that Chicha prob has one of the best teas in SGV. The drink I got had a very nice strong tea flavor. It was quenching! The AC was great here. It made the experience so satisfying! Pricey ? Yesh!! Will I return? Yesh!! Love the AC and the drinks! Seriously...these other hot hot tea shops or restaurants need to follow...

My buddy called this place the Michelin of tea. I told him to slow down with that proclamation. No,…read morehe was right. This place hits! Arguably the best tea place I've had. And probably the busiest store in the already crazy busy plaza. I see why the line goes out the door. Flavor was excellent. Well balanced. Nothing overpowering. Staff were polite, well dressed, and friendly despite the crowd. Ordering was easy. Ingredients measured which tells me they're consistent. Super consistent. I'm sure others rave about the drink sleeve with the trusty rope handle. Which is surprisingly sturdy. I mean, don't go swinging around your highly crafted drink you paid good money for. But you could. Great vibe, limited seating. Shared plaza bathroom that you have to request a key. And parking is nuts. Bring a friend and drop them off to get in this line while you park. Pro tip. Enjoy and cheers.

Drinks: 5/5 Drinks were delicious, refreshing and slightly sweet. Every drink is worth trying!…read more Service: 4/5 Quick service. Ambiance: 5/5 Beautiful decorations and plenty of seating!

Every time I come here, the experience gets worse and worse. The drinks started off good but over…read moretime they start serving you crap. The workers don't care and it seems like there's no management here either. Sometimes they take away the kiosk. Why take it away and force me to interact with their extremely rude employees who always act like they don't want to be there? This is not a single experience. More than half the times I go here someone is rude. The boba are either softened to mush or are hard. They're either out of boba, out of straws, or out of lids. There are so many boba places in the SGV I don't see why I need to give this place more chances when I'm spending $8 on a drink with 15% preselected tip option just to deal with an employee that acts like you're interrupting their free time.

Solid spot for creamy popcorn milk tea and plenty of decaf options! This is one of my go-to places…read morewhen I'm craving a more dessert- or latte-style boba drink. I usually get the popcorn milk tea, which is sweet and creamy and pairs really well with the boba jelly. The tea flavor is a little harder to pick out in this drink, but everything works well together. I also love that they have several decaf options, including the barley milk tea, which has nice roasty flavors, along with other milk tea and fruit tea choices. The interior is also really aesthetic and inviting. I know that whenever I bring a friend here, they'll enjoy it--it's a spot that seems to be a crowd-pleaser with everyone around me!

Stopped by here for some milk tea. There's several parking spots located right in front of the…read morestore including some 20 minute parking spots that made it easy for to go. The interior is very clean and aesthetic, love the vibe. There's plenty of seating to wait for your drink. Not really a place to sit and study as no tables. Service was good. I was pleasantly surprised at the popcorn milk tea! It was pretty good although a bit sweet for my liking with the perfect sugar level 70%. I liked the ember milk tea at 50% sugar more, although wish it was more tea forward as I prefer less milky milk teas but still very good and refreshing! I absolutely love their tapiochi jelly's!!!

I am a fan of BenGong's Tea as they are the definition of boba drinks done right. Each drink is…read moremade with real, freshly, brewed tea or fresh fruits... none of that powder crap. The quality of their teas are also regarded as high-quality as you can taste the genuine tea fragrances in the drink despite the added milk or toppings. They have unique tea flavors and toppings that differentiates them from so many other boba houses in the 626 area. 1. Pistachio Coconut Velvet (5/5) A summer/seasonal drink that is worth raving about. It's super refreshing from the coconut water, yet creamy and luxurious from the velvety pistachio cream. They are generous with the pistachio bits that they coat on top of the pistachio foam. I devoured this drink it less then 2 minutes and almost went back for a 2nd cup. 2. Tea-cube Special (5/5) This is a simple, yet, satisfying cup of traditional milk tea. It's made from a black tea base + milk + tea-cube topping. The tea-cube is made from fresh tea then made into a jelly cubes. Super creative, yet delicious. It pairs well with almost any milk tea based drinks. 3. Mango Pomelo Sago (4/5) If you like mangos and like fruity drinks, then this is a good choice. It comes with sago toppings, which pairs well with the drink. When it's fresh and icy, it's super refreshing. However, if you wait too long and it melts, the drink can get a bit too sweet. 4. Osmanthus Rice Milk Tea (4.5/5) This drink is a Jasmine tea base with osmanthus rice paste, milk and crystal boba. You certainly can taste the osmanthus flavor. My favorite thing to do is get it with their house-special tea-cubes. My go-to boba place whenever I am in the area.

This is probably one of my new favorite places for milk tea!…read more There's plenty of parking in this plaza. Staff was friendly, but also busy making drinks. The interior has a modern and classy feel. There's a tree with everyone's wishes and hopes. The store itself is super clean. The menu was extensive and had so many options. The ordering kiosk displayed all the choices aesthetically and had appropriate descriptions. I liked how you could choose what kind of tea you'd get for some drinks (jasmine or black tea!) The tea cube special sounded unique so I gave it a try. It had a strong tea taste. The tea cubes were squishy and had a firm jelly texture. This drink would definitely fall more towards the chocolatey side. I felt that it was still sweet at 25% sugar, but I'd still get it again! I haven't stopped thinking about the drink since I had it yesterday. Definitely will need to stop by again soon to fix my craving for it.