Boba Ave Express

What type of milk is used in the milk teas? Is it dairy or non-dairy creamer?

We use non-dairy.But Thai milk tea use fresh milk.

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When will you be open to walk-in customers?

Sorry.We really want to have dine in.But city doesn't allow us to open it.They said we have drive thur，that's be dangerous to people sit outside.Thank you for your support and understanding.

What is the sweet white sauce for the popcorn chicken? It tastes good 👍

Mayonnaise

Are there vegan options (no dairy, no honey)? I looked at the menu, but I'm not sure what they are (if any).

We don't have the Honey.But we have non dairy drink.For the Milk tea expect the Thai Milk Tea.The other was non dairy drink.

Will the drive thru line go faster if everyone looks up the menu ahead of time? :) see menu pics

I wish. It's still super slow! I don't know what the hold up is!

Why the mediums don't have lids anymore?

Because we redesign the cup and redesign the cover to make it more fit with each other. This kind of lid is made to open easily just like yogurt lids so you can drink or eat the cheese foam.

Hi cant we sit outside? hi thank u for answer!

Yes.We have outdoor sitting.

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Does anyone know what the brown square is made of in there taro tea?

What is the happy hour promotion?

We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

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What is the promotion during happy hour?

We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

Do they have non-dairy options?

Yes

When is happy hour at boba express?

We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

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