My favorite boba shop in the area! Their last day in VB is June 28th, so this review might not be helpful for long, but I wanted to leave it in case someone is looking back and wonders what this shop was like :) Why is it my favorite? 1. Their drinks are reasonably priced. The full price for an iced drink with boba (I believe it's 20oz, check the photos for reference) is under $7 including tax. Some shops in the area charge closer to $8 for their smallest size. 2. The owners are incredibly kind. They even have a policy where if you don't like the drink you ordered, you can choose a different one or they can remake it free of charge. 3. Their iced peach oolong milk tea is hands down my FAVORITE boba drink I have ever tried in the area, and it's not a drink I find at other boba shops! I also really love their ube oolong milk tea as a close second favorite. 4. They recently started making their own tapioca pearls from scratch. They don't use preformed ones, which makes the texture and freshness stand out more. And the way they cook and flavor it is perfect! I hope the new customers in Jacksonville, FL will appreciate this shop as much as I did :) read more

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After Sophia and I had lunch at GuangDong Taste last Sunday, we walked next door to this establishment for refreshments. We talked about going here last year, but they were closed on Saturdays (which changed recently). Given we both like boba tea, it seemed harmless to give them a try. There was a bit of a crowd inside when we entered. Families were seated with their kids during playtime. The staff did welcome us toward the counter to order. There are a few tables and the decor's pretty nice. Not a bad spot if you're on a lunch break during the day. For my order, I selected one of the specials on their order, an Ube Slush with tapioca pearls. Within minutes, the order was ready. It tasted well with the flavor of Ube coming through, but after a few sips it tasted very light. They did have the sugar intake at 50-60%, which was fine, but needed more Ube to taste a bit stronger. It was good enough however when I made the drive home. Not bad for our first time here. We'll be able to stop by the next time we're in the area :) read more

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I've been to Boba Chef a couple of times and I would say it's a solid spot for boba! - Parking - Center lot. Plenty of parking. - Vibe - Modest surroundings. There are a few tables and both times I've visited, it's pretty quiet. - TLC - The service here is always nice and courteous. The service is very speedy. - Sips - Passion fruit green tea with mango popping boba - very fruity and refreshing. I always ask for 100% sweet, just like me LOL. And totally obsessed with the popping bobas! All in all, great place to grab a drink and I would think a great place to do some remote work because it's nice and quiet in there. Then you can also go to Guangdong for lunch or go across the street to Angie's Bakery and go back to work! Enjoy, Friends, and never stop exploring! read more

I'm somewhat indifferent about this place. Located within close proximity to Guandong Taste, it's like the perfect after dinner treat. Parking is shared among the businesses in the area and normally isn't an issue to park within walking distance. Military discounts are offered on Wednesdays and they have a rewards program where you accrue points towards free drinks. The interior was in some disarray and cluttered. A few long hanging cobwebs and dust bunnies were present but not alarming. I asked for a slush to be half mango, half strawberry. What I got tasted like a strawberry milkshake and it lacked that "wow" when you go to a new place. I'm pretty confident that I won't go back because it took an unusually long time to make my order and I have had better slushes made the right way and tasted far better. Customer service was welcoming and genuine. The flow of customers can depend on the time of day. Surprisingly, this location is closed on Saturdays. For some businesses, this could be a peak business day but I'm sure they have their reasons. Not the worst experience but this location is far from me and I don't see myself going out of my way to get mediocre beverages. read more

Boba Chef - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My brother's best friend from Georgia came to town and the three of us and my brother's boo stopped by this boba shop that we happened to notice. They were out of a bunch of stuff, and there was a 10 minute wait for the tapioca boba. So we ended up ordering the drinks pictured: Iced chai, iced strawberry green tea, regular iced green tea, and mango green tea with assorted boba types. His friend ended up waiting the 10 minutes for the tapioca as it was favorite. The milk teas ended up tasting kind of bland and watered down, despite the ice not being melted or anything yet. Mine was average, and they were okay with what they got as well. Nothing stood out very much and I think the staff's children were all there at the restaurant as the staff worked. Either that or some parents just left their kids to scream in the lobby. We ended up leaving as the ambiance wasn't really pleasant. It was really noisy and not comfortable. I probably will go out of my way to go to a Kung Fu Tea or other tea shop next time, which are more inviting and comfy to chill at. Not the best, not the worst! read more

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This is my go-to boba tea place lately! My favorite drink is the taro thai tea! They are always friendly and easy to talk to. Make sure to sign up for the rewards program! read more

Boba Chef - Boba chef drinks - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The cutest lids. I'm wild over the look. I usually get fruit teas when I come but I'm trying to work my way through the menu. So after trying more I may pop my stars up to a 5. They only make their sweetness low. I love this. The Peach didn't taste like peach. The peach popping bubbles had the peach flavor. Just wish the peach fruit tea tasted like peach. All of the other drinks I have gotten are fine. Just some of the flavors seem a little light. I recommend getting the flavor popping bubbles they seem to boost the flavor. read more

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I hear so many good things about this boba spot on social media so I decided to give it a try. This location is closer than my other go to spots so that's a plus. I ordered my typical wintermelon milk tea with bubbles and I got it hot since is was a rainy day. I got my order and it was in a coffee cup with a coffee lid. Uhhh how can I drink this without having to take the lid off? That was inconvenient because I had to drive as well so I took a sip before driving off and had to take my straw in and out so I can put the lid back on. Other locations have a hot boba cup with a proper lid that will hold the fat straw for the bubbles. The drink was okay to me. I always order the same when comparing boba so I can get a true comparison. The pearls were good - soft and chewy but the flavor of my drink was off and I wasn't sure why. In comparison to other boba spots in the area my number one still remains but I won't mention it here and sway ones decision. Staff here was friendly and prompt. I do want to go back here to check out the other flavors!! read more

Boba Chef - Hot boba - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Alright- first I'll get it out of the way. Once I visited Boba Chef and I was so disappointed I didn't think I'd return. But I did and I'm thankful I did! It hasn't always been five-star amazing, but that one time was definitely a fluke. Overall Boba Chef is a solid locally-owned spot. Since we don't have many non-chain boba spots I liked to go out of my way to support this one. My go to order was usually the taro milk tea with pearls. I like that it's customizable and they have a good variety of drink options. read more

MUAW! Perfect taro flavor, tasted AWSOME (as usual )! The servers are super nice and offer great customer service. Not to mention, the inside decorations are adorable! My go to and trusted milk tea shop! read more

Boba Chef - Iced Taro Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm a big boba tea fan and this place was subpar. Also they took more than 20 min to make my two drinks which was annoying because it started to pour outside by the time I left. Never again. read more

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We love coming to boba chef! Absolutely delicious every single time. We were warned that we'd become frequent visitors back when my family and I were new to boba! Couldn't have been more true read more

4 years later and I'm still loving boba chef!!! Peach oolong milk tea with boba is still my go to, but I also get taro with black tea and tried their Thai tea for the first time today! For black teas I request extra sweet read more

Boba Chef - Iced Thai Tea - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I finally got to visit this cute Boba place. Perfect for a hang out place! The servers were very helpful and initiating conversation regardless of the big order we had! I like their reward's points, something different from other Boba places in Virginia Beach! I wanted lactose free milk and they customized it! Love Love the cute lids! It's so asian! Thank you for accommodating our big group and for letting us be "loud." read more

Boba Chef - Nice hang out place! - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This is the second time i've been here, and to say that i'm in love is an understatement! The owner is as nice as I used to remember. I ordered a wintermelon jasmine milk tea with coffee jelly, it was SOOOO good! The last time I was here must be about 2 years ago, I came by before opening time and the owner said something along the line of "Oh, we're not open yet, so it's on the house." But being me, I offered to pay for my drink, since it doesn't sit right with me that he offered it for free. But it's the simple act like that that makes me love this place. This is a great establishment and is one of my favorite, I haven't had the time to go back ever since Covid, but mind you, their tea quality is fresh and amazing! Thank you again! read more

Boba Chef - Wintermelon Jasmine Milk Tea with Coffee Jelly - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

These boba shops are popping up everywhere!! So of course here I go wanting to try them all out and comparing it to my Fav boba shop. For those who does not know where the Guangdong Taste restaurant is like me, the shop Is located in the Auburn Place Shopping strip. The restaurant was clean, plenty of space to hang out, and board games to stay a while. At the time there wasn't any music playing so it was pretty quiet inside. So for the drinks... they had some interesting drinks that I will try out the next time but my go to drink in trying any new milk tea for the first time is the coconut milk tea. There is only one drink size, which for me sucks because I don't want to always drink a large. With the Coconut Milk Tea I ordered, there wasn't any option to change the sugar level, even though their menu board said they can. The lady at the counter wasn't much help because all she kept saying was "we can make a new drink if you don't like it". Well that's cool, but if I can get my drink right the first time, no need for a redo. My coconut milk tea actually tasted like chocolate milk tea... hmmm maybe my drink was mixed with another flavor by accident? What I do love about this boba shop is their milk tea is made with Lactaid Lactose Free milk!! This is a total winner for me! There's no use of the powder stuff and it's healthier! No...it's not as creamy as as other milk teas we may be used to at other Boba shops but I'm ok with that. Will try out more drinks to see if I can bring this review up to 5 stars! read more

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Is their boba tea perfect? No, because I really do prefer bigger boba and ones that are cooked more so they have a nicer, different kind of chewiness. But in all other respects, this place is a standout that would keep me going back....if only we lived closer by. We're something of boba tea connoisseurs, and have particular standards and expectations. Here's what we really like: 1) Their classic teas seem to me brewed with care, and there's not a hint of bitterness. 2) Earl took the time to say hello and asked about our experience, and he seems to genuinely care. This doesn't happen at most businesses. 3) Free WiFi - 'nough said. 4) Lacrosse-free milk! And their jasmine green milk tea was a knockout, where I could appreciate the aroma of carefully-brewed tea along with the creaminess of milk. I could drink this 7 days a week. I wish them continued success, and will be counting down till our next visit. read more

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Great flavor in the taro, the staff are so friendly and helpful, the interior is so cute and pretty, the strawberry pop boba is great in both the taro milk tea and the strawberry slush, my trusted boba shop, overall 5 stars. read more

Boba Chef - Iced Taro Milk Tea, strawberry slush - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Finally got the chance to try this place out! I got the cookies and creme slush (oreo) with boba and my boyfriend got a thai tea with boba. They don't seem to have different sizes, however, the regular size is equivalent to most large drinks at boba spots! Most drinks are $3.95 and toppings are $0.50. We really enjoyed our drinks and thought that the boba was perfect! They were perfectly cooked throughout and the right amount of flavor/sweetness. The oreo slushie was blended to perfection and had a nice milkshake-like taste. Their thai tea was a little on the "light" side when it came to flavor. It was a little bitter, however, it is just my preference to have my tea with more cream - the way authentic thai tea comes with condensed milk. I'm sure a lot of people enjoy it the way they serve it, as it wasn't overly sweet and still had that freshly brewed taste :) I would definitely return to try their other flavors and drinks! I'm glad to see more businesses open up that provide fresh brewed tea and yummy boba!! read more

Boba Chef - Cookies and creme slush + thai tea boba! $4.50 each - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Visiting VB for the weekend and wanted to check out the bubble tea available in the area. Decided to try Boba Chef rather than the typical bubble tea chain. I am SO glad I got to try Boba Chef! My sister and I were really intrigued with their Thai tea fusions so we order both. I love Thai tea and I love taro, so why not combine them? Genius idea! Not one flavor overpowered the other and I felt like they complemented each other well. It wasn't sweet at all. 5 stars simply based on my love for this drink. Oh man, I wish I could order this again!! So sad there's no such thing where I live in Philly :( I loved how they had some games to offer while you dine in. The posters hung on the wall are very cute as well. If I come back to VB, I will definitely stop by here again! read more

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I always go to Guangdong Taste next door and saw thus place is new so Imma give it a try. It was quite there and there are just two other ladies and us. I ordered the milk tea with bubbles(or boba or pearl whatever you call them) like I always do in other boba tea place on my first time to test if they're good. It's not the best tea I had but it's like 3.8/5 (I'm kinda picky so I think other people will find them good). The bubbles has an interesting taste to me but it's not bad, idk why I think it taste like watermelon but my friend didn't think that way lol. The lady who served us was very nice, we had a little chat and found out that her husband and her opened this place, and her kids are sitting on a table doing theur thing quietly. That's so cute and sweet. I always like to support small businesses like this, so I will be coming back to visit! read more

Boba Chef - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

REAL TALK: I wanted to try out Boba Chef because I thought the name was so cute! Unfortunately, when we were last in town, this place was closed on a Sunday, so I made a mental note to check it out the next time we were in the area. Their menu includes various iced milk tea, classic teas, specialty drinks (such as Taro Thai Tea, Matcha Thai Tea, Matcha Milk, etc.), slushes, hot tea, and coffee. We ordered a Matcha Milk Tea and a Peach Oolong Milk Tea - I usually get my drinks with no boba, as usually they're overcooked, undercooked, or just way too hard from sitting around. It was highly recommended to try theirs, as it was mentioned that those who usually don't go for boba end up liking Boba Chef's - they were right! The boba was cooked PERFECTLY, having the slight chew but the right amount of softness; it also tasted like it was made-to-order and was very fresh! The drinks were a bit disappointing, as they both tasted watered down. I appreciated that they use lactose-free milk, but not sure if it was an off day or if I didn't order the right drinks? Either way, I'm willing to try out their other flavors with the boba next time. Super friendly staff, and plenty of parking in the plaza lot. +great boba! +watered down drinks +friendly staff +plenty of parking in plaza lot read more

I haven't even received my drink yet and I'm in love! The atmosphere is excellent. When I walked in, the gentleman asked me was it my first time, which it was. He suggested some popular drinks and was so kind to tell me that if I didn't like the drink I picked, they would make me another for free. The two employees I talked to even held a nice conversation with me and that means a lot. You can definitely tell they are happy to be working there and they genuinely have the customers best interest. Getting to the good stuff, the drink! I ordered the Thai Tea with Tapioca Pearls and Lychee Jelly, and the Iced Mango Green Tea with Lychee and Passionfruit Jelly. The Bomb! The drinks were both so good and there was no oversweetness. I could actually taste the true flavor and the Tapioca were cooked PERFECTLY! I also LOVED the fact that they gave you a huge serving of toppings so paying $.50 really makes you feel like you're getting so much for a great price. After a long day after work, I wanted to treat myself and drove an extra 20 minutes in traffic. Sooo worth it! I am definitely recommending this place! read more

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Loved Boba Chef when we came to Norfolk. I'm typically not a fan of taro milk tea, but Boba Chef changed my mind! The taro flavor was very nice. The teas are strong and flavorful, but not too harsh. We ordered the taro milk tea and black milk tea with pearls. The pearls are nice and chewy too. After going about our day we decided to go back to Boba Chef before they closed for the night and pick up a few more drinks for our drive home. Their drinks are so good! Highly recommend! read more

Dairy doesn't sit well with my stomach so I decided to give Boba Chef a try because they use lactose free milk. I ordered the taro because it's my favorite but a lot of places don't get it right. It's either way too sweet or has that weird artificial powder aftertaste. This place was pretty good. Not my favorite but definitely doesn't taste fake to me. They also only have one size cups. Keep that in mind! I couldn't finish my drink as a large is just too much for me. read more

Boba Chef - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Always on point and the boba there is so good! They are also really fast making it takes like 3-4 minutes making depending on the order this place is so cute they also have free parking and there's always space to park. We have been going here for years and nothing is wrong about it btw they have such cute lids ( they have little faces ) adorable! read more

I ordered takeout through the yelp app and it was very fast. It said the wait would be 15-20 minutes. It was really only 5 minutes. Though if you want boba or jelly the worker told me you have to add it as a sidenote on the app. She adjusted my drink and gave me boba free of charge. I ordered a traditional black tea boba. Only thing I would want different is that there is more black tea and less milk. A little too sweet and creamy and I couldn't really taste the tea coming through. It is good quality. If you like your drink a little more brown just request light on the milk. read more

Boba Chef - Traditional black tea boba w/ begging dog. Dog not on menu. - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Boba Chef is a decent bubble tea spot in Virginia Beach. It's conveniently located in a small strip mall with plenty of parking available. I like that it's located right next door to my favorite Chinese restaurant as well, Guangdong Taste! One thing that Boba Chef really has right is their tapioca. Their tapioca is perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of sweetness and chew. If you download a Clover app, you can get a free drink after 10 purchases here. Not bad at all. read more

Delicious drinks and fast service! Every time I come in, I see the staff's children running around and trying their best to help out by "cleaning" (well, as close as they can at their age)--it makes me feel happier to be supporting a family business! Love you guys! read more

Boba Chef - Slush Iced Oreo Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Very cute and modern little shop serving up fresh & delicious boba! We'd been meaning to try to place out because we are boba fans of course, and just recently had the chance to. The place isn't huge but there is plenty of seating. Great place to hang out and cool off with a yummy drink. Like all boba and tea joints, they have fruity teas, milk teas, slushes, and the usual toppings. The prices aren't bad. $4-5ish and you get the large! (No size options.) The worker that helped us was super friendly. Great customer service. I was just going to get the regular Iced Thai Tea with boba but went with the Thai Tea II, which is the "creamier and stronger" version. Deeelish. It wasn't as sweet as most Thai Tea drinks, which is good because I def consume enough sweets. Hubby got the iced Kona Coffee with boba. It was a little lighter than he expected it to be but he enjoyed his drink as well. I would definitely return; can't wait to try the other drinks. P.S. I love their sealed lids - they have fun little faces on them. I poked mine to make a "straw nose." Cute. I definitely notice and appreciate small things like that. Review #31 of 2019. read more

Took a while but man it was amazing got the winter melon slush and wow it's great. The real issue is the time it took. They also might have forgotten about me but idk read more

According to my clover app, I've been here more than 10x. lol. After 10 visits using the clover app, you can get a free drink w/ a free topping. Sweet deal. I think this boba location is the best around, in my opinion. They're always so welcoming. The owners, Earl and his wife Cherry really take pride in their product and they're super friendly! Every time i get a drink, they always assure me that if it's not to my liking, that they'll remake it for free. I've never had an issue but it's awesome of them to offer! Like other locations, they use lactose free milk, but this is the only boba place around the area that makes a delicious Avocado slush and if you love avocados, you must try it! I love getting the Thai Tea II milk tea because they make it stronger and creamier. Another go-to flavor of mine is the Wintermelon black milk tea. I feel as though it's a very underrated flavor and more people should give it a shot! This location is not a chain, it's local business started up by a couple and their family, they offer a family friendly vibe, great customer service and delicious tasting milk teas! They recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary so they did a BOGO free deal, it was sooo worth the wait! read more

Boba Chef - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

They were out of the blended milk tea, but they made up for it by serving me a delicious iced milk tea. The taste and texture of the boba was really, really good. Too bad I don't live in Virginia Beach Service was great. I think he was the owner??? read more

Best Boba tea I've ever had. Friendly owner and fresh fruit ingredients not syrup. Will be back for more!

Thanks to Earl, Cherry and Kenji for making my visit worth while. It was my first visit, that made it a memorable one to remember. They are in a convenient spot near the Guangdong restaurant. The decor is simple yet with a touch of modern. I like the purple and black paint they use. It's eye catching. The menu is on a flatscreen conveniently located for everyone to see. I stopped on by to see the rotating cakes near the register. I could not pass on trying the chocolate and red velvet cake to enjoy to pair with my tea. Kenji who was on the register is a funny guy, originally from Japan. His relationship with the owners are entertaining and our conversation on a first time basis made me feel welcomed and entertained. He placed my order of the oolong milk tea without any hesitation. I felt like family the moment I got to meet the owners Earl and Cherry. Earl made sure my boba was made to perfection. I originally ordered to skip on the boba and add the lychee jelly. but he promised me to try it free on the house with my drink. I was so pleased by his kind gesture. I was surprised of how sweet and soft the tapioca pearl was. The owner hooked me up and he informed me that if ever my drink was not made the way I like it or if I wasn't so pleased by its flavor; they would be happy to remake it for me. That was nice to know. You can customize the sugar level of your drinks and the milk is lactose free. What I enjoyed the most is the fact that their drinks are powdered free! I can decipher the difference and I am so happy I'm not getting the overly sweet powdered junk. I have been wanting to come back as often as possible as long as I'm on that neck of the woods. They have a point system as regular customers and if u check in with perka u can rack up points to get a free drink. read more

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Very delicious and authentic boba. The tea is quality, tapioca pearls perfectly chewy, and the owners are a kind family. Quaint, clean little boba shop with excellent and quick service. I highly recommend their Thai tea. It is AMAZING! I get mine half sweet because I like the tea to shine and with extra boba read more

Service is great. Very helpful and friendly. My kids and I love boba but they also have other yummy offerings to suck up through the jumbo straws. It's $0.50 for each so you can add to your hearts content. We got the taro with boba-no tea and green tea mango(I think as my son ordered his special) with boba and lychee pieces(?) prices are decent and the plastic lid covers are super cute. Makes me sad to have to stab through their faces with the straw! New flavor-spicy mango sampled and seems like it will be refreshing on a hot summer day. read more

Boba Chef - Taro and green tea mango with boba - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hampton Roads has exploded with so many new Boba shops in the past year or so and Boba Chef is one of the more recent boba spots. Located right next to Guangdong Taste, it's in a prime location next to a Chinese restaurant. We have tried to go here on several occasions and they have never been opened so we got lucky when we went a couple of weeks ago. The inside is pretty plain and there's not too much going on as compared to KFT. There's seating/tables for about 20 or so people. I ordered the Thai Tea with boba and there was only one cup size (I think it was either a 16oz or 20 oz cup). I wished there was an option for a smaller size in case we wanted a smaller portion. The thai tea had a good tea flavor but wasn't creamy enough for me and didn't have a distinct "thai tea" flavor. The boba was good. I think the next time I come i'll try another flavor but KFT has my heart when it comes to bubble tea. read more

Not the best boba. Very bland, basic, almost water down. Unprofessional ambiance, the moment you walk in there were several children running around and one was sleeping on a chair. It appeared to be the owners kids. Not a place to small children running around, kinda kills the vibe. read more

What a great boba place! I highly recommend! No line or wait! Plenty of parking and good service read more

Boba Chef - Adorable lids for their teas!!!! - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia