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Boba Guys

3.9 (699 reviews)
ModerateBubble Tea
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Korean Banana Milk with boba (left) and Tie Guan Yin Oolong (right)
Fortuna N.

I love coming to this Boba Guys for their Korean Banana Milk with Boba (5/5) every time! I will say come early to mid evening as I do think it tastes way better during opening times as it's freshly made and more chunks of banana and real banana flavor comes through. It's the creamiest banana with the right amount of sweetness and pieces of fruit within with their creamy, milk and chewy warm boba that's lightly sweetened with honey/brown sugar. I also like their Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea (5/5) here since the tea flavor comes out so much. It seriously reminds me of boba tea in China where the tea leaves are seeped through so well throughout the boba tea. I got mine without boba just because I love the tea floral flavors more because the taste is already rich, slightly sweet, and refreshing with notes of lilac. I'm not much of a floral tasting girl but I LOVE this tea of theirs. Not too sweet either!

Thai Tea Strawberry Matcha Latte Strawberry Jasmine Lychee Oolong
Jolie C.

The boba was great and service was friendly!! We tried samples and the baristas were very helpful with recommendations. This location is pretty small but the outdoor area was very pleasant

Steven T.

I wouldn't call myself a boba connoisseur, but let's just say I've had my fair share of (boba) balls in my mouth in my lifetime. Enough to know when a place is worth the hype--and when it's not. This one? Disappointing. Maybe it was the fact that it's a franchise, slowly losing its authenticity with each new location. Or maybe it just wasn't good, plain and simple. The boba lacked that perfect chew, the tea didn't have the richness I expected, and overall, it just fell flat. But at least the visit wasn't a total waste. The location itself was interesting--a Boba Guys inside a furniture store. As weird as that sounds, I actually enjoyed wandering around, admiring sleek chairs and overpriced coffee tables while sipping on my underwhelming drink. Will I be back? Probably not. But at least I got a little window-shopping out of it.

I call this Hapa my custom drink they were willing to make half Matcha and Hojicha  with almond milk and almond jelly. Delicious
Colette C.

Stopped by Boba Guys at The Platform in Culver City and had such a great experience. The staff was super friendly and even customized a drink for me I call " Hapa" half Hojicha & Matcha with coconut milk and coconut jelly. It was delicious! I also loved the Black Rose Milk Tea so smooth and refreshing. They have a really good selection, easy in and out, and you can't beat the location. Parking is simple too, just right across the street. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

jasmine milk tea with boba and apple fresca
Rita C.

i actually really enjoyed working boba guys but there are a few cons about this location. 1. free parking is quite difficult. you can get 15 minutes free in the garage across, and it is definitely doable. i would recommend ordering ahead in this case 2. the amount of boba they put is very little. I've been to other locations and the boba they put is much more. this location gives very little boba, and when I was trying to order online, it didn't let me get extra boba. however, this place is pretty good overall and has good boba. i prefer my teas to be a bit stronger (this place leans a little lighter), but overall, it's still good!

Tristan L.

Last time I had Boba Guys was probably 2 years ago in San Francisco. Forgot one opened up in Culver, and decided to check out the seasonal menu. Service was quick and drink was made to order. Ordered the Mango Sticky Rice ($7.20 Reg) except the drink was made incorrectly. Had to catch the train; so I didn't taste test the drink. The drink was good, with the sticky rice at the bottom so you have to give it a good mix otherwise it'll stay lumped. It had a weird sour aftertaste and I thought it was the mangoes but it turned out to be grapefruit! Normally my go-to order is the Jasmine Milk Tea, so I regret ordering outside my comfort zone.

Strawberry Fields & Iced Classic Black Tea
Rachel M.

Boba Guys has become my favorite boba spot. The quality of the drinks and texture of the boba are consistently good. My husband and I always order our drinks with boba. My husband is a creature of habit, and he has only ordered the Classic Black Tea with oat milk. I like the Classic Black Tea with half and half, and I have had the decaffeinated version too. We both get it with 50% sweetness. I also like the Strawberry Jasmine Fresca, which is refreshing. I liked the balance of fresh strawberry flavor and jasmine tea. They have seasonal flavors too, which I haven't tried. I've ordered in person and online. The service includes a friendly team that quickly prepares drinks even when they look busy. The drinks and service are 5 stars.

Rose black tea with double boba.
Eve V.

I was having a really rough day so I only took a car pic for this treat. Boba guys is a really solid spot for boba. I had the rose tea boba at 50% sweetness and double boba and it really hit the spot. The boba itself had a nice bounce it them and the tea, I probably could have gone a little lower on the sweetness but overall it was exactly what I needed.

Jasmine Milk Tea and Thai Tea
Zeeshan Q.

I absolutely loved the milk tea Boba Guys had to offer. Their Jasmine milk tea was very delightful, slightly sweet and very aromatic. The Thai tea also had a nice sweet flavor. Big shoutout to the employees who took our order right before the store closed as well. Parking is the only hassle; there is a paid structure nearby, but I wish they had some free parking options for people who are just getting boba to go.

Serena H.

Ordering online is incredibly convenient, and you can even use Apple Pay for online payment. No need to wait on-site, it's super convenient! I got the strawberry Matcha Latte, and the strawberry flavor was a bit sweet. For those who prefer less sweetness, I'd recommend adjusting the sugar level. You can also switch to other types of milk without any extra charge, which is really considerate. For another drink, I ordered Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea with pearls. I'm not sure why, but it looked watery and tasted quite diluted. The tea flavor wasn't very prominent, and they skimped on the amount of boba added. It was a bit disappointing to end up with just half a cup of milk tea without any boba. If you like boba, you might want to order extra boba, but that could increase the price too. Their boba were a bit firm, and after chewing on them for a while, my mouth started feeling sore. They're not the soft and chewy boba that I prefer. 網路點餐非常方便,還可以使用Apple Pay線上付款,也不用到現場等,超級方便! 點了strawberry Matcha Latte,strawberry 有點甜,怕甜的人建議要調整糖度,要換成其他奶都不用額外加錢,非常佛心。 另外一杯點了鐵觀音烏龍珍奶,不知道為何看起來很水,喝起來也很水,茶味很不明顯,而且額外加的珍珠份量好少,喝起來很心酸,喝到剩半杯只剩下奶茶沒有珍珠,喜歡珍珠的可能要點雙倍珍珠,但價格也會比較高。 他們的珍珠偏硬,咬久了嘴巴會很酸,不是我喜歡的軟Q珍珠。

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Angela G.

This location was mine and my bf's first time visiting and trying Boba Guys! So many memories and it was BUSY. I remember walking over and parking in the back somewhere to a line out the door! We figured it had to be good if the line was that long so we hopped in line to try it. Took a minute but the sun was out and weather was incredible, perfect drinks to accommodate that! We walked around the area for a bit to enjoy our drinks. Quality of their Matcha drinks are delicious and top tier. Boba chewiness level is just the way I like it! Looking forward to visiting this location again, mainly for nostalgia purposes, but also for deliciousness! IG: @ammysalamii

Mayi B.

I love Boba Guys! It's a cute mini-shop in Topanga Village offering a wide range of drinks like boba teas, milk teas, coffee, and fruit drinks. With customizable options and a variety of boba types and jellies, there's something for everyone!

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Ask the Community - Boba Guys

Do you validate the parking?

Unfortunately not, parking at the structure is free for 15 minutes.

Do they have Black Sugar Hojicha at this location? I don't see it on the Menu in pictures.

They had it at the end of December, it was on a separate menu on the counter.

Can the specialty Hong Kong Style be made with decaf black tea?

yes!

Is the almond milk unsweetened?

no- it is sweetened!

Do they have wifi here? Is it a good place to study?

The entire Platform in Culver City has complimentary WiFi! I personally love this place to study. Boba guys themselves is very small inside so to answer your direct question: no. But all around the Platform there are benches, chairs and other places… 

Are the hours going to change eventually? I feel like it closes so early!

Who knows! Ask the staff next time - they are super friendly. I feel they have been open long enough so their hours are likely their hours. Agree they should extend an hour or so!

What is the special drink here?

Strawberry Matcha Latte

Are the drinks suppose to be watery even before the ice melts?? All 3 of our different drinks tasted & looked watery. Is this how they do it or is it a quality control issue? Debating if we should ever come back.

Usually my drinks are not watery before the ice melted. Probably a quality control issue as I've never had this problem.

Do they have unsweetened almond milk?

I believe so

Does this location have earl grey tea?

Unless that have a secret menu, no they don't. But they have rose and lavender and lots of other delicious tea.

Do you guys work with any delivery apps yet? o.o

doordash!

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Ume Tea

Ume Tea

4.6
(497 reviews)
2.0 mi
$$
Free parking
Women-owned & operated

I was craving popcorn chicken so badly, and Ume Tea is one of those rare places these days that…read moredoes good Taiwanese popcorn chicken and good boba! There's not too much breading on the popcorn chicken, and the flavor is so good. I also got the curly fries, which could have been seasoned a little more, but were til still really good. For a drink today, I tried the Oreo Crème Brulee Boba Milk Tea, which is sweet and chocolatey and creamy. The boba quality at Ume is also really good, and I've tried other drinks here too -- all of which have been great! Parking was easy (there's a parking lot), and service was quick and super friendly! Highly recommend trying this place out!

Really cute place and its aesthetic is finely curated for social media. It works! Cuz, I bookmarked…read morethis place just so I could come get a surprise cup for a plushie. I'm rarely in west LA anymore but after going to LAX, it was a perfect time to go to Ume. We got the brown sugar boba milk teas, always a safe way to try out a new boba spot. Also, popcorn chicken and sesame balls. The drinks were 3 stars. Definitely not the worst nor the best I've ever had. Surprise cup holds 24oz drink then the bottom is pretty spacious for a good size little plushie. Popcorn chicken had no flavor. I'm used to Asian mild still having spice. There was none to be found. My kid barely at it. Sesame balls were pretty tasty. Overall, good if you're in the area. But I wouldn't drive this way just to come here

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Popcorn Chicken - good, but could use more flavor
Popcorn Chicken - good, but could use more flavor
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Figure 8 Tea Project

Figure 8 Tea Project

4.6
(50 reviews)
3.5 mi

Thanks to the Metro Extension going more west, my wife and I decided to head to the grove over the…read moreweekend to walk around, which we usually avoid thanks to the crappy parking situation. When we arrived at the Grove, the first thing we wanted were some drinks so we headed over to Figure 8 Tea Project. This place was crazy busy when we got in line but the staff moved quickly and eventually it was our turn to order. I ordered the literal first thing I saw on the counter and that was the Sparkling Yuzu Lemonade. Now, I've had a whole lot of lemonade since moving to LA and this just might be some of the best I've had. The taste was fantastic, my thirst was quenched, and I left definitely knowing this is a place I'll be returning too in the future. Overall, this place gets all ten fingers up instead of just two thumbs. The drink was delicious and the crew was super quick, what more could I ask for?

boyfriend and i came here a little while back on an impulse when searching up a place to get some…read moresweet drinks. we hadn't realized it was located inside the farmers market at the grove, so it was a bit of a pain to get to, but it comes with the territory. it's a small little shop, like most of the ones at the farmer's market are, and they have a decent range of drinks. considering we had gone later in the night, the girl who took our order was very nice and patient when we were deliberating on our choices and was helpful in providing her own two cents. in the end, my boyfriend had ordered the strawberry sparkles and i had ordered the sparkling yuzu lemonade, both with lychee jelly. unfortunately, we found the strawberry drink to be overpowered by the strawberry purée and resulting in a not-so-pleasant syrup-y taste. the sparking yuzu, however, was exactly what i had been craving. it was very light and refreshing, a good mix of tart and sweet. it's a bit pricey, but i'd go back to get some of the order drinks if i was in the area (i know the bf already has)!

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Strawberry Matcha Latte
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Chaga Matcha Latte
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CHAGEE Modern Tea House

CHAGEE Modern Tea House

3.6
(381 reviews)
2.9 mi
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My eldest daughter got her coffee from Chamberlain Coffee. I wanted to get my tea drink from Chagee…read moreModern Tea House. Both located at Westfield Century City Mall. WOW, one of the busiest spots at the mall! Atmosphere was a bit congested with so many people sitting and standing around. It was hard for me to picture this place in its quiet and peaceful space. They have special merchandise and tea for purchase. Extremely long line all the way out the front door. Once we got closer up to the counter, it went swiftly. Since it was our first time at Chagee, I asked the young gentleman for his recommendations. He suggested Boya Jasmine Green Tea Latte was one of their most popular drinks so that's what I got. Thank you young man! My daughter wanted to try the Chagee DayDream Frozen Blended so that's what she got. I know she already got coffee, but there's always room for more. I was surprised the prices were so very reasonable. I thought their prices would be higher based on their high end tea name brand. Another WOW, I was impressed with the unique and exquisite flavor of the tea in my drink. It was quite delightful and addicting to say the least. I loved it! My daughter loved her blended drink, too. A+ for both! Here is the not so WOW part... wait time was a bit long due to the busyness. Also I asked for a bag to store both drinks. The young lady said sure. She opened the pretty designed blue bag and handed it to me. I was shocked by her behavior... such lack of service IMHO. I would have expected her to place my drinks in the bag. I guess not. I bagged them myself. All good. Hence, minus 1 star! Thanks Chagee for staying true to your well crafted tea creations at very reasonable prices! But please work on your customer service. The full tea experience deserves excellent service first and amazing teas second.

There's so much hype about this tea place when it first came out, and I never got the chance to try…read moreit. I'm not a fan of driving for an hour and I'm waiting in line for anything. I'm finally here at the mall and saw this side to try this tea place, the tea is decent nothing really special, it's similar to Molly Tea or hey tea, they all have similar taste to it in my opinion.

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Iced Boya Jasmine Green Tea Latte (large size with less sugar and whole milk)
Iced Boya Jasmine Green Tea Latte (large size with less sugar and whole milk)
International Tea Day, May 21, 2026 (every large Boya comes with two complimentary jasmine green tea sachets)
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Le Phant Milk Tea

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4.4
(130 reviews)
4.0 mi

This is my favorite matcha by UCLA!! The hojicha is good as well. I like the boba milk teas, but…read morethe cups are a bit small so it's not where I'd go for the best value. Also, sometimes in the afternoon, the milk teas aren't available (when it's too late to brew more tea). The matcha here is creamy and earthy yet sweet. Most other matcha places in West LA have watery matcha, so I'm glad the matcha here is better. They use lactose-free milk by default. The shop is small and there is no seating inside. There are just two large tables outside, so you'll likely need to sit around strangers. Service is good, but a bit slow because of how small the store is. Keep an eye out for good deals!! They often have special promos that are great value. During promos the lines can be long, but they're still worth it in my opinion.

I tried the viral coconut matcha here and it was pretty good! I lowkey was expecting this to be mid…read moreand just a gimmick, but the matcha and coconut combination was actually pretty good. The matcha cream was smooth, flavorful, and not too bitter nor dry. Good quality. The sweetness and smooth texture of the coconut water was refreshing and provided just the right amount of sweetness. The two components combined was super satisfying. I also liked that it functioned as a fresh dessert with fresh coconut chunks that you can scoop and eat with a spoon. They also gave me a cup of the coconut water used which was also sweet and refreshing. The barista was also super nice and you can tell that he enjoyed his job and interacting with the customers. Parking is street parking. This experience blew my expectations! I would love to come back and try their other drinks.

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Strawberry green milk tea
Strawberry green milk tea
Sayang oolong milk tea
Sayang oolong milk tea
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