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    Boba Bear

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Yesenia R.

    This was such a great experience. I loved how it was not crowded and made it feel like a nice family dinner. my son is a huge Godzilla fan so he was very excited. I recommend making a reservation I think this helps with avoiding a wait. There was Godzilla history everywhere making it fun to read and learn new things. It is not noisy at all. The staff is friendly and they are ready to answer any questions. We ordered ramen and it was good nothing too fancy. We had to get the Godzilla mug and the neon green drink was good.

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    Brian V.

    This place specializes in beverages and has a light bites menu. But I came here recently (early 4/2026) specifically for Godzilla immersive pop-up. The service here was great. They walked me through the experience and let me know what was available and about different things you can order, do, and look at. The ambiance? If you are a fan of Godzilla and kaijus, I think you would be pleased. It feels like a lot of thought and time went into the decorations and layout. I liked how the windows made it look like there was a nuclear wasteland outside. You book a reservation online and pay a $10 reservation fee. That fee goes towards your check though so it's not like it's an extra amount. I got there on the later side and I wasn't super hungry so I just wanted to get one of the drinks and a churro to snack on. The churro was a fun Godzilla breath attack theme and the drink came with a mug that you could keep. I chose the Godzilla one which was really cool because they had a whole dog and pony show with dry ice. I looked around and took some pictures and I bought a few things for my nephew because he's a big fan. I've been to the Demon Slayer pop up at their other location and really enjoyed that as well. These are fun to go to and participate in.

    Chicken Wrap and Chips
    Donna R.

    I had the opportunity to attend a preview event before opening, and I honestly left impressed. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was energetic, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together. The themed collaboration was creative and made the entire experience feel unique. You could tell a lot of effort went into every detail, from the presentation to the guest experience. One of my favorite parts was the variety of drink options available. There were both alcoholic and non-alcoholic selections, making it easy for everyone to find something they enjoyed. I chose a non-alcoholic beverage, and it was refreshing, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It felt elevated without being overly sweet, and it paired perfectly with the food. Speaking of food, everything was fantastic. The acai bowl was fresh, colorful, and packed with fruit. The wrap was flavorful and filling, and the chips were the perfect crunchy side. Portions were generous, ingredients tasted fresh, and the presentation was definitely photo-worthy. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely excited about what they were creating. The service made the experience feel personal and welcoming. Whether you're stopping in for drinks, food, a themed collaboration event, or just looking for a fun place to spend time with friends, this spot delivers. Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks, and great people. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to see all the exciting things they do in the future. Highly recommend!

    Godzilla mug & churro
    Kristal B.

    Swung by the Godzilla pop up & loved it! You reserve it on OpenTable with a $20 deposit. This then gets credited towards your order, but it's to help maintain an accurate reservation count & reduce cancellations. Ordered a couple teas & the churro to get the Godzilla mug. It's my favorite little mug - he's so cute!

    Alejandro F.

    NOTE: Final Fantasy VII's Seventh Heaven Experience event has been extended till Jan. 25th, 2026, so there's still time to go check it out! Man, what a way to end the year. I wanted to leave a place/location venue that would merit my best review to end the year and it ended up being so! Boba Bear in Koreatown usually hosts month-long events for whichever pop culture phenomenon is big at the moment. This time around, it was Final Fantasy VII's time to shine. Honestly, they went all out. I took so many photos, I had to select just a few, and even still, to fit the 10 pic limits, I had to combine several sets of 4 pics into one collage-like pic. I still don't think my pictures or short videos will do this event justice. 1997's RPG's masterpiece for the PSX was faithfully remastered for modern consoles just back in 2020, and this event brings the iconic Tifa's Seventh Heaven bar into Boba Bear. There are cutouts of almost all of the main characters (and a villain too, haha), except for Vincent, the 2nd floor has a small section with some free games, a la Gold Saucer, the menu is very interesting, and they event turned Sephiroth's iconic Masamune sword into an US$8.oo churro! (a bit steep, but it was worth it, it was delicious). They also sell plushies (buy the Chocobo one, they don't have a markup, it's the same price as if you were to buy them in Square-Enix dot com), Polygon Figures boxes (I got Barret in a Vol. 1 one), fridge magnets, pins, one kitchen apron shaped like a Soldier armor, knitted dolls, etc. etc. I went on Monday, Dec. 29th at 11:30am, after previously having made a reservation (the US$10.oo from the reservation are counted towards the total of your bill when you go pay at the end). There was just one woman being a cashier/server, etc. when I went, and her service was above and beyond, she was handling everything and she had a great disposition and friendly attitude 10/10 for that. It must not be easy to work a shift all by herself but she pulled it off. If you're into Final Fantasy, and consider VII to be in your top 3 entries (what is any Final Fantasy game released after XII, anyways? lol), this is definitely a must-see event. As for food options, there were instant ramen varieties with the toppings, at a bit of a markup, but also, not bad at all. All in all, a great event well worth the drive. 10/10.

    Almond milk tea in a cute bear cup
    Lyee C.

    My group went here after dinner as it was the last day of the FF7 collab and we had a few Final Fantasy fans in the group. The collab decoration was great! TV screens in the interior with scenes from the game, cardboard cutouts of characters signed by the voice actors, and a themed menu. They also had top hits from the game playing, though quiet enough that we could still converse without issue. They have reservations available, but my party of five was seated no problem when we arrived at 7:30pm. Service was fun and friendly and the servers were great. There's a QR code for the menu on the tables for ordering. There were two menus. One for the FF7 collab and their regular menu. We ordered from their regular menu and everything was disappointing. We got two bear cakes which were very cute to look at, but were fairly flavorless and lacking in texture. Their jam fillings were also just alright, like someone put a teaspoon dollop of Smucker's in the middle of them. I got an almond milk tea, which also looked cute as it came in a bear shaped cup. However, the tea itself was gritty like the almond powder wasn't mixed in well, only vaguely milky and couldn't taste the tea itself. The boba pearls were so-so. The theme was great and the staff were nice. From the few items we sampled from their regular menu, I'm glad my party ate dinner elsewhere. We all still enjoyed the atmosphere.

    Long C.

    Final fantasy 7 x Boba Bear collaboration is a must go experience to any FF7 fans. This collab brings the magic of Tifa Lockhart's Bad "7th Heaven." Good luck finding parking because this place is next to Persian restaurant and Korean Grill. Inside is tribute with props and merch of FF7. Reservation is not required but recommended (Jan 26 is the last day btw). Menu are premade drinks with different color materia. Got all 4. there are speciality drinks and each comes with either FF7 Ever Crisis of Sephiroth tumbler. Got to have my man Sephiroth. Also order the masumune churro and chocobo booster cookie. They also have self serve ramen (you choose soup base and upto three toppings) Drinks come in a cute ball with cube lights, indicating the color drink. Cura materia (kiwi and passionfruit lemonade) is the best while the blizzarda materia (blue Thai tea) is bland and not even sweet. Masumune churro is must have for any Sephiroth fan. Package is like his sword with ores-coated churro is the blade and it's so good. Chocobo cookie is nice notch and must try Upstairs is Gold Saucer (tab must be paid before entering). Music is from the actual gold saucer. There is a church, selfies to take and actual entertainment. They have actual Booble Bobble from the 90's and it's free (Sadly one player), they have dart game but no darts to throw but the best one is the Masumune catching game (free btw) Overall, highly recommend on giving this place a try

    Karrie S.

    Soooo ok. I will give them a 4 for their service. The two people who were working were super busy and were very friendly. The pop up was cool, but a little underwhelming. More of a pop up store. Not very many dishes that were themed. The Churro was great and tea tastes good..... but, the collectors mug did not hold that much liquid. They offer a free refill which is great, but it's not that much to begin with.

    Sherri Z.

    We came here for the FFVII pop up and the decor of the place was very cute. They had digital pictures for the windows and character cut outs with a lot of cute merch. However, be warned that there's a long wait even with a reservation, we had to wait 30 minutes to get seated. I think weekdays should be much better. The food was ok, self service ramen is what you'd expect and they include toppings which is nice, but the drinks left a lot to be desired. We really loved both souvenir cups and we ordered a materia drink and the mango drink but I would advise just getting the cups without the drink, they are all really sweet. If you are a huge FFVII fan I would recommend this but just be prepared for the meh food.

    Churros !
    Jamie L.

    We went on 3/29/2026 night at 18:30 but the did not deduct the reservation fee on a final bills :(. We ordered $55 foods and drinks and paid $40 for reservations online. I called them twice in order to get my refunds back on 3/30/2026. The decorations are nice if you are a Godzilla fan, don't forget to walk upstairs to take pictures !

    The menu postcard at each table
    Alex S.

    Thanks to Instagram and overly positive reviews, we were pretty much catfished into visiting the Godzilla Pop-Up. My nephew is a HUGE Godzilla fan and was really excited to go, so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the food was a letdown from the DIY ramen to the mediocre sandwich. The only real upside is that the RSVP fee is credited toward your meal. Overall, the food quality reminded me of theme park food at Magic Mountain or Knott's: very bland. I did enjoy the churro, though. There is a second floor filled mostly with Godzilla movie posters and a claw machine. The ambiance was just okay, with plenty of hardcore Godzilla fans, but the decor could have been much more creative and immersive. Lastly, while the staff was extremely slow despite serving a limited menu of sandwiches, churros, and ramen, they were genuinely kind and sweet. It made it hard to be upset they clearly tried their best to get to everyone, but the operation was poorly coordinated. With more imagination put into the food and decor, this experience could have been much bette That said, we still enjoyed bonding as a family and catching up while waiting for our food and drinks, which ended up being the highlight of the visit. Overall, I'm giving this experience two stars, mainly because the staff was genuinely sweet, very apologetic, and clearly doing their best in an already busy and poorly coordinated environ

    The drinks were great! We went for the Godzilla theme. It was super fun. Can't wait to see what they have next!

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    Mara M.

    Came here around 6pm for the FF7 pop-up and stayed for a while -- overall a really fun experience, but definitely not without flaws. The vibe is great, especially if you're a Final Fantasy fan: cute themed decor, solid photo-op areas upstairs, and it genuinely feels like an event rather than just a themed menu. I ordered the Masamune churro, which was honestly great and one of the highlights. My friends got the ramen, and my partner ordered a ginger cocktail (and snagged me the Sphere glass, which was a nice touch). Food and drinks themselves were enjoyable, so no complaints there. Note: if you want the box that comes with the Sphere glass that comes with a limited edition FF7 Ever Crisis collab certificate, it's an extra $5. That said... service was rough. Staff seemed pretty overwhelmed and uncoordinated -- things moved slowly in a way that felt more like incompetence than just being busy. It definitely tested patience, especially during peak hours. One small but very real downside: the bathroom situation. If you're running an event with crowds, running out of toilet paper and sanitary seat covers is kind of unacceptable. Overall, fun concept, cute execution, and worth going once for fans -- but service efficiency and basic upkeep need improvement. I'd still recommend it for the experience, just go in with realistic expectations.

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    Great place great vibes smooth hookah pulls and great drinks i got the passion fruit green tea with boba ill be back soon

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    Check your receipts before paying, they overcharge and refuse to remove charges when caught.

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    Great service. Drinks were very well made. Nice clean place. Worth the price paid for my drinks.

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    If you need a mid day hookah fix this is the spot, quiet good drinks, collectable glasses you can't go wrong.

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    Boba isn't good at all don't waste your time. Boba was hard. The only pro is they are open late

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    Is there free parking?

    No, there's these two "security guards" that say you'll have to pay for valet. But you can easily park in the residential area behind the plaza.

    What does the $10 reservation fee cover?

    It's a reservation credit, will go towards your final bill.

    Are there charging outlets/wifi?

    Hi yes, we do provide free wifi and charging outlets.

    Can a teenager attend the upcoming ff7 event?

    Hi, yes ff7 event is all ages.

    Is Arcane League of Legends pop up experience 21yrs & older?

    No, you can be younger. They offer alcoholic drinks but also nonalcoholic beverages.

    Can i order hookah to go and consume on outside tables? with valid ID ? or is Hookah only available for dine in?

    Yes you can order a hookah and enjoy it on the outside tables.

    How much does the boba bear bottle cost?

    The plastic bear and the mason jar comes free with a purchase of any drink at $6.75. any drinks in the limited time licensed flasks are $15

    Does this place still have a minimum spend requirement per person?

    $25 min per person on weekends (fri-sun)

    Would it be weird to study/WFH here?

    No, I often see people working on their laptops here during the day.

    Do they make their teas with actual brewed or instant powder tea?

    All of our teas are brewed from tea leaves. We don't use any powder to flavor the teas.

    If i just wanted a drink, would i have to be 21+ just to get a drink and not smoke?

    Hi, to be dining in unfortunately you have to be 21+. But we don't have age restriction if you want to order something for to- go and consume it on our outdoor seats.

    Whats good to drink?

    Thai Tea or Sangria :)

    What if I don't have my new ID yet and I'm still waiting for it, can I still come in with proof of Identity before I order hookah and boba I'm over 21?

    Yes, because you still need to be 21+ to smoke hookah jn california

    Age limit for hookah?

    21! They serve alcohol here so they make sure to ID everyone

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