I've been to Amino Avenue Boba & Coffee hundreds of times, and let me tell you... it was easier to…read morecatch a Mewtwo on Pokémon GO than it was to get my hands on the Pikachu and Hello Kitty mochi. Every visit was the same: "Sorry, we're sold out." I started wondering if these mochis were real or just an urban legend. I had better odds of finding a shiny Pokémon than seeing them in the display case. I finally got them and they were absolutely worth the hunt. If you're after the Pikachu or Hello Kitty mochi, be prepared. Bring patience, good timing, and maybe a little luck. Gotta catch them before everyone else does!

college kids nowadays don't know how good they have it not only is there boba by usc campus…read more(closest one used to be boba t*me in ktown), but they have good, healthy boba! i remember when amino avenue was first only available when they did pop-ups or by delivery apps, so i was so glad they opened a physical brick-and-mortar store. i absolutely love how fresh the boba at here tastes no matter what time of the day i visit, and the drinks are made to order. because the boba isn't made from the traditional tapioca starch, they are low in calories and turn hard quickly! the friendly baristas are also very good about customizing your drink to your liking, so don't be afraid to ask if your preference, like regular jasmine or oolong tea without mango or peach flavor, can't be selected on the self-order kiosk). i live and die by milk teas anywhere i go so i love the classic black fresh milk tea, but the strawberry latte and lemon tea here are also very yummy. sure the drinks can cost more, but consider the premium healthy alternative ingredients used and the shop's super convenient location. i saw the owner recently added bagels (shaped and decorated cute into like miffy, bunnies, and kitties), so i'll have to try one next time! * x * amino avenue is open late until 1:30am, so i always drag my friends here after concerts at the shrine. there's free structure parking in the apartment complex the shop is located in if there's no street parking (also free at night & weekends) right out front.

Really delicious boba in a very cute shop!…read more After some shopping in fashion district, my boyfriend and I stopped in for a mid day boba fix. Was pleasantly surprised! The kiosk made ordering easy, and service was fast. The Luna Matcha was very good! Was also very sweet, so I'd likely opt for 50% sugar next time. My boyfriend's peach blossom was a delicious slushie that I'd definitely order next time as well.

The service was fast and easy! We ordered on a kiosk and got our drink within minutes! I do wish…read morethat there is a section to add notes or that we could order with someone directly in case we want to substitute anything though. We tried the rose milk matcha. If you don't like fresh and strong matcha, I wouldn't recommend this drink. Their matcha is definitely fresh and strong. As someone who isn't super into matcha, I like the rose milk part of the drink but not so much the matcha. I would have loved a plain rose green tea or rose milk tea but I don't think those were options based on the menu in the kiosk. So it would be nice if there was a bit more flexibility in the drink options. I would like to come back and try one of their drinks that don't include matcha next time because the drinks are definitely of high quality and flavor!

I've been a customer here since I was a college student over 10 years ago and now I come here with…read moremy kids! The staff is super friendly and their popcorn chicken always hits the spot for me. I also really enjoy the pork belly meal, the meat is perfectly seasoned and very soft. In college I always got the Thai tea with boba which got me through those all nighters, but now I really enjoy the winter melon juice with fresh milk with grass jelly and the cucumber green tea with boba (sounds weird but it's tasty and refreshing!). Parking can be a bit hectic but cars often come and go out of the lot and there are 2 spots right in front that are reserved for Cup of joy customers.

went to the science museum nearby and wanted to get a drink so found this bubble tea stop, got 2…read moreitems, a sea salt milk foam oolong tea with 25% sugar (not much tea flavor) and a fruit tea (50% sugar level but still way too sweet), both were average and not that impressed. I ended mixing the two to make it more drinkable, would recommend trying other items or pick another place! My friend got the Okinawa milk tea 50% sugar and that was not good at all. More like 2.5 stars for me and rounding up.

Was craving some late-night boba and was glad 3CAT was open! I tried the Mochi Barley Burst (less…read moresweet), and it was so yummy. It's a black milk tea with soft mochi topping and a barley popping boba, which make for such a fun texture! I love anything mochi, so this drink was perfect! You order at one of the kiosks, and service is pretty fast. There's limited seating, but it feels more like a grab-and-go boba spot. There's also a parking lot attached to the plaza, which is convenient, although it seems like it can get pretty busy during peak hours.

Boba Upgraded! The Mochi Barley Burst Is an Absolute Must-Try…read more 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage has become one of my new favorite boba spots! This is a tea-forward spot that makes all ingredients and toppings fresh from scratch daily. Their most well-known unique topping is the barley popping boba. They use a real-chewy highland barley grain that gives off a nutty, earthy and milkdly sweet pop that makes for a unique texture. The fan-favorite drink is the Mochi Barley Burst which pairs a floral black milk tea with the popping barley and fresh handcrafted mochi. The tea does not have any artificial syrups and uses an organic milk with a bold tea base. The handcrafted mochi is super fun to have with the popping barley because it is pillowy and velvety. Make sure to mix it well together, so you can enjoy the whole drink for all its features. I like the ambiance of the shop. It's a smaller shop with some seating area. You order your drink at the self-service station. There's quite a few staff working to make the drinks, so we got our drinks in less than 10 minutes. I adore 3CAT and I would highly recommend visiting if you haven't already!

Came here at night because I was craving boba! The shop has some seating, and I really enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere. There's parking in the back, but it's valet only. I didn't interact with the staff since there's an iPad kiosk at the counter for ordering. I got the Traditional Oolong Milk Tea and the Peach Fruit Tea, which came out to about $14. Traditional Oolong Milk Tea: Simple, but really enjoyable. I got it at 70% sweetness, and it was perfect. The boba was chewy and delicious. Peach Fruit Tea: This was tasty, and I liked the balance between the peach flavor and the tea. It also came with peach chunks, which were a nice touch. The only downside was that I got it at 70% sweetness, and it was still a little bitter. Overall, I would definitely come back!

Craving boba in Los Angeles can sometimes be difficult to satisfy, especially when the thought of…read morefinding parking becomes more stressful than the craving itself. Luckily, Yi Fang is one of those spots where parking is rarely an issue. They have their own parking lot, plenty of nearby street parking, and even additional parking near a church close by, which makes visiting much more convenient compared to many other boba shops in LA. The store itself is on the smaller side, with only a few chairs and seating options available. They offer both a self-serve kiosk for quick ordering and a front register if you have questions or prefer ordering with staff assistance. Yi Fang is best known for their fruit teas, which are considered their specialty. Personally, I tend to prefer milk teas, and while the drinks are still good, I found the quality of the grass jelly and boba to feel somewhat inconsistent compared to other boba places I've visited.

Loose Leaf Boba Co is located inside one of the storefronts at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in…read moreDowntown LA, which already makes it worth checking out. I live nearby, so I stop in every now and then when I'm craving boba in the area. They have some indoor seating, which makes it a decent spot to sit down and study or get a bit of work done. It hasn't seemed too busy the times I've gone, which is surprising given the location. I hope they do well over time because it's such a prime downtown spot and there's always foot traffic around. I'm sure people working nearby frequent this place when they want a fix, and when I go in, it's usually during non-business time hours. Their menu is creative with some unique options. I usually go for the POG agua fresca, and if I'm in the mood for something richer, I'll get one of their ube drinks like the Purple Roots. Overall, a solid local spot with interesting drinks that I keep coming back to.

This spot is the closest a boba to our office, but I work with some Boba knobs who have to try a…read moredifferent Boba spot every week. Not me. I am not a connoisseur of Boba, but I like what I like and that's half my glass full of Boba (multi-types) with a little beverage (I do switch it up every time) to make it go down smooth. The options here are plentiful enough for me, the location is super convenient, the service is fairly expeditious, and the staff is very pleasant.

I will forever be sad at the closing of Sunright, and I feel I had to give it a review in the wake…read moreof its closure. There was no better option for milk tea in the Little Tokyo area. Sunright had consistently delicious milk tea with great quality boba pearls at reasonable prices and a solid reward system. I am devastated to say goodbye, as I truly believe there was no better milk tea nearby.

I came here for the Maplestory x Sunright Tea Studio tea collab event. Despite my complaints about…read morethe event itself (not Sunrights fault), the employees did a great job! Everyone pretty much ordered at the kiosks inside of the store, and the line moved really freaking fast despite the mount of people they had to serve. I think I legit waited like 5 minutes and I got my drink, which was the Coconut frostie with boba. This was a really, really delicious drink. Great coconut flavor, would order again. It's interior decor is themed similarly to all other sunrights. They have a nice spacious area to sit/stand/etc. I think they may have moved tables/chairs to make room for the event, as I don't remember seeing any of those at the time.

being in madang courtyard - this spot is in a great location to get tea while visiting other…read morerestaurants or doing errands. the silk boba is one of my favorite textures when it comes to tea add-ons, and their pure teas are very solid with adjustable sweetness. my drinks came out in a timely manner; the air conditioned lobby with seating was clean; and the kiosk makes it easy to order when the small store may be busy.

We were greeted by a friendly worker that offered us samples. I ended up going with the Champion…read moreMilk Tea as that was the one I liked most when trying the three samples. The sample tasted really good and was chilled to perfection. The tea flavor was almost very strong and was what sold me. However, my drink was warmer than I wanted it to be and the flavor didn't really match the sample that I had. The amount of ice that was put into the drink didn't make my milk tea too cold and the tea taste wasn't as strong. I spent almost $10 on one drink. To spend that much on one drink, I would expect a little more. I'm willing to give this place one more try before I can give a final rating.