I love it here. The inside is so quaint! They make the most of the space they have. It smells…read moredelish inside. They offer roasted brown sugar boba, milk teas, coffees fruit teas, smoothies and yogurt series bobas. Everything I've tried is delish and I've tried at least one menu item in each category. You can't go wrong! Shhhhh... I think it's my fave boba spot in Santee! Stop in!

FYI, if you order the Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk with sugar-free sweetness, you're essentially…read morejust ordering a cup of milk. I was really disappointed when I got my drink because there was absolutely no tea flavor, just a big cup of sweet milk (see photo). I ended up ordering another drink because I didn't come here to drink a glass of milk, but the woman at the counter wouldn't let me swap the drink out at no charge. She wasn't rude, but she also wasn't particularly empathetic or apologetic about the situation. I had to pay for an entirely new drink, which also wasn't made at the 25% sugar level I had originally requested. I ended up throwing the milk drink away. :( That said, the new drink brown sugar Pearl milk tea was much closer to what I wanted, and the boba pearls had a great texture and came in a good portion. I just wish the first drink had been explained better and that there had been some willingness to replace it, since I definitely wasn't expecting to receive an entire cup of milk instead of a milk tea. The ambiance of the place is cute.

Many boba shops nowadays are hit or miss with their consistency, but every time I come to Kung Fu…read moreTea, it's always a hit. This location is in the Dobbs Center Shopping Center. The plaza can get busy depending on the time of day, so parking might take a minute, but it's usually manageable. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. The menu is displayed clearly on TV screens to the left of the register, which makes ordering easy. I ordered the Kung Fu Green Milk Tea with boba at 75% sweetness and my partner ordered the Oreo slush. The staff were friendly and the transaction was smooth. They also offer a rewards system linked to your phone number, which is always nice if you come often. Seating here is interesting. There are traditional tables and chairs, but they also have an elevated floor seating area with cushions. It's a pretty large space and I'm curious to see it when the store is busy because it's a unique setup for a boba shop. There is also games provided if you are looking to hang out here with some friends. They also provide free Wi-FI. The real standout here is the boba. It's never mushy or bland. It has that perfect bounce and a rich honey flavor that makes it different from other places. I've heard they produce their own boba, which might explain the consistency. The boba itself is sweet, I recommend lowering your sugar level if you don't like overly sweet drinks. The green milk tea was creamy with clear green tea notes that came through without being overpowering. The Oreo slush was exactly what you'd expect, a classic cookies and cream flavor that was smooth and sweet. That consistency is what keeps me coming back.

Such a cute spot I honestly I don't know why I haven't come in yet till yesterday! So glad we…read morepopped in and tried them. Sadly no photos as we were hopping in and out on a mobile order to get to another place quickly. But I was pleasantly surprised that they have a non-dairy menu, so absolutely adore that they do this for lattes for people like me with milk allergies. Also I like that they have teas, coffee, slushies, and a few other things on their menu it is quite convenient when out with others that don't like coffee or teas as much. The establishment itself was well kept, clean, and typical tea house vibes, upbeat music, vibrant art, cozy seating spots. The staff were so sweet greeting us and asking how we were and they packaged everything proper and safely for transport. I'll be back again when I'm in the area. Thanks KFT fam!

Recently have been getting a tea rather than a boba milk. The mango dragonfruit green tea is my go…read moreto! I remove the dragon fruit bits just because I don't enjoy the squishiness. I do add lychee jelly! It adds a bit more sweetness. The workers are always friendly and happy to help. I usually order in the kiosk for easier ordering. If you do need to make modifications you have to order with the workers. There are lots of people who stay and study or play games. Definitely a great spot if you're looking to hangout with friends.

Always a fast service and I never gotten a drink here that I didn't like! They also have a…read morepartnership with the sushi place next door since you get a discount with them if you get the boba and show the receipt. Not a good place to study but a great place to hang out with friends, they have board games you can rent.

10/10 experience! From the moment we walked in, everyone made us feel so welcome. They even offered…read moresamples, which made it easy to find our favorites. We ended up getting the Jasmine and the Duck Monkey King, and both were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. The service really stood out as well. Kurumi, Philip, Valencia, Alee, and Alice were all incredibly friendly, patient, and attentive. They created such a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for great bubble tea and outstanding customer service, this place is a must-visit. We'll definitely be coming back!

Always come back for their snow jasmine!! Never disappoints and became one of my go- to's here in…read moreSan Diego. Baristas were Gabi Eros Lena and Silas!!

Top tier! We've had…read moreboba and drinks from LA and all through San Diego. We love a nice treat after church. This place is set apart The drinks are perfect, The Oreo is actually really good. My go to is the Thai tea, but now I'm conflicted as the manganada is probably my new favorite! Pricey but once in a while it's ok.

3-4 stars. I wouldn't say it's particularly charming as the interior was quite dark and the front…read moreof the space was riddled with AI posters of drinks. Compared to the name of the spot, the interior felt like it belonged to a night time sushi spot. I'm not sure if they are allowed to repaint the interior, but changing the black/dark blue walls to something more bright would open up the space a little more-- it is a small place, but felt even smaller with the design choice. The menu was organized, but it seems like they were out of a few items in the morning as they didn't have mini pearls--only regular. And for some reason, you couldn't change the sweetness level on the drink...or maybe it just related to the drink I chose? Not sure, it was my first time there. The worker was nice & patient. Although for not having many people in the shop, I hope they could take the time to perfect their boba. It was VERY clumpy and not good-- texturally and taste wise. It didn't have that rich brown sugar taste and it was very gooey and chewy (not in a good way). They did give a good amount of boba, but I feel most people would toss it out because of the bad quality. Which would be a waste of money. To drink, I chose the Hokkaido Milk Tea with Pearls. I wanted to do 50 or 75% sweet but I guess since this is a caramel noted milk tea, it isn't possible. I think the tea was ok. I would order something else next time. My friend had the Okinawa Milk Tea with Pearls, I'm unsure if they asked for a certain sweetness level or not. They said the tea was good, but the pearls weren't good. Something to note, I charged the drinks on my card and rather than saying Sayaka Tea, it said Sharetea...interesting. I wonder if they rebranded themselves or ?? Each drinks were around ~$7-8 ish! I'll give them another try, I hope the boba will be better the next time around and I'll be allowed to change the sweetness. If not, I'll be heading a little further down the street as this tea spot may not be for me!

CUSTOMER Service, Food, and servings are all Excellent!!!…read morePrices per servings are extremely reasonable too.... Food is hot and ready for you when you arrived after phoning in order. A very Clean restaurant.

Well... came to lunch with one of my sons, and let me just say, I wanted to like this place more…read morethan I actually did. The staff was friendly, especially Amy and Jennifer, and I have to give Amy credit because she was very patient and helpful in explaining the menu and portion sizes. But unfortunately, once the food, drinks, pricing, and portions all came together, this turned into a "thank you, but I won't be back" kind of experience. The place is in a place center and a small establishment better for Togo order but has small seating available inside. The menu itself seemed pretty standard, but I quickly learned that their portion sizes and prices are different from what I'm accustomed to. I was told the combo portions were more like child-sized meals, so I decided to order two large Orange Chicken entrées with steamed rice. We also ordered two chicken eggrolls and two Thai teas with boba. The total? $53.87 for two people. Now Auntie is going to need you to explain that math! Especially because the prices for the drinks and boba weren't clearly displayed. I actually had to have Miss Amy go over the bill with me because I was trying to figure out how we got to nearly $54. THEN I discovered there was a 3.99% credit-card surcharge that I wasn't aware of. Had I known, I absolutely would have brought cash. So, memo to anybody going: bring your cash! The Thai tea was another hard pass for me. At $8.65 EACH, I expect a Thai tea to be GOOD good. And as somebody who loves Thai tea, I know what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, this tasted more like a powdered mix, was way too heavy on the milk, and didn't have enough of that actual Thai tea flavor. The boba looked and tasted overcooked too as it was mushy. At that price, "I just couldn't justify it." The Orange Chicken was fresh and appeared to be made to order, so I'll give them that. But the breading was harder than I prefer, and the sauce didn't taste like traditional Orange Chicken to me. It was much sweeter and tasted more like a sweet-and-sour sauce with a twist. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't what I was expecting. My bigger issue was the portion of chicken. Once it came out on the plate, I remember thinking, "Ohhh... this is the large?" The rice portion looked normal, but the amount of chicken left me wanting more--especially considering the price. Now let's talk about these "chicken eggrolls." Chile... They came out looking EXACTLY like vegetable spring rolls. I actually asked Amy before eating them, "These are chicken eggrolls, right?" because I noticed the wrapper looked different from the eggrolls I'm accustomed to. She assured me they were. So I took a bite, opened it up, and... WHERE'S THE CHICKEN?! There was nothing but vegetables inside. And I wasn't the only one who noticed. Another customer walked in while I was sitting near the ordering counter, looked over at them and said, "Those definitely look like spring rolls." Ma'am, THANK YOU! I brought it to Amy's attention, and she went to speak with the staff. A little while later, she came back with a small saucer of cooked chicken and explained that she wanted to make things right as they were hand made and sometimes they forgot to put the chicken in the rolls. I genuinely believe she was trying to do something nice, and I appreciate that she addressed the issue rather than ignoring it. BUT Auntie is going to be honest: that wasn't really the fix I was hoping for. I had taken ONE bite. The better solution would have been to remake the eggrolls correctly. I ordered chicken eggrolls--not vegetable spring rolls with a side of chicken. Bringing me a little plate of cooked chicken after the fact just made the situation feel even more awkward. At the end of the day, I don't think anyone was intentionally trying to give me a bad experience. The staff was pleasant, Amy was kind, and the food was fresh. But good customer service can only go so far when the value isn't matching the price. Nearly $54 for lunch for two is not an inexpensive lunch, and for that amount I expected better portions, better drinks, clearer pricing, and--most importantly--to actually receive what I ordered. So unfortunately, Auntie will not be returning. ‍ I truly wish them well, but when I spend almost $54 on lunch for two, I shouldn't leave feeling like I had to investigate the bill, question the portions, question the drinks, AND investigate where the chicken went in my chicken eggrolls. For me, this was a one-and-done.

Soooooooooooo good! Easily one of my fav spots in SD now…read more Avomangosweet dew (10/10): less sugar, regular ice. Went to the counter to add mochi for an additional $1.30. The mochi is super unique in that it's like a stretchy paste! This drink was sooo creamy & loved all the different textures. Perfect sugar level, could even do with a little less sugar. Lots of seating available inside, seems pretty popular among college students. Took about 10-15min for the drink to be prepared!

Parking: two parking spots in front but more spots in the back and there is street parking. Do not…read morepark in front of the liquor store as the owner watches cars like a hawk and will immediately have you towed and/or come outside to yell at you. No AC inside the shop so it gets very hot. Music a little loud. Order at kiosk and pick up when your number is called. Forced to enter phone number for order. They text you when it's ready. They have a list of order numbers on the screen next to kiosk and it will tell you the expected wait. Seating is benches along the wall with tables. Bench mats are pretty dirty. Drinks take 15-30 minutes depending on how busy they are. Recommend to order ahead by at least 30 mins if you are in a hurry. Tried: Jasmine green tea with soybean mousse $5.75 - not really a fan of the flavor. The mousse was very odd. Super orange $5.95 - really good, I come here just for this. Lime explosion - too tart for me, tastes like limeade. Get less ice in the drink, there is too much ice. I also get half sweet as they are all very sweet. They have a bag that carries the drinks and it's super cute with cats on it.

To this place could be walkable if you lived around here. They do have free parking in the back,…read morewhich is shared with little Caesars next-door. I really love their pink decoration inside, it seems like they kinda went all out with pink. You can order from the kiosk and they offer more than Boba tea here. I've tried several of their mochi donut which it used to be more popular, as well as their Boba tea. I do have to say they charge for everything they can get, including charging for less ice. For mochi doughnut I give them three out of five it's not really memorable, but it's also not that bad. For their Boba tea, I will give them four out of five. We've been here several times and they are consistent with Boba texture every time. However, they are very stingy with their Boba proportion.

I find myself giving BOBER chance after chance because it's one of the closest boba spots to me,…read moreand every time I walk in, I want to love it. The space is cute, clean, and has a lot of potential. The menu is honestly one of the strongest parts. They have milk teas, cheese teas, Vietnamese coffee, fruit teas, smoothies, blended drinks, hot lattes, and even mochi donuts. There are so many options that it's easy to find something that sounds good. Ordering is done through a kiosk, so customer interaction is pretty minimal. You place your order, wait for your name to be called, and pick up your drinks from the counter. This visit, I ordered the Chizu Taro Milk Tea with boba at half sweetness. We also got the Taro Cream Vietnamese Coffee. The Vietnamese coffee was actually pretty good. It had that strong coffee flavor you'd expect, and the taro cream added a nice sweetness without completely covering up the coffee. The Chizu Taro Milk Tea, unfortunately, was not it. I understand that lowering the sweetness can sometimes affect the flavor, but this tasted more like lightly flavored milk than taro. It felt watered down and didn't really have the rich taro flavor I was hoping for. The biggest disappointment was the boba. As someone who used to work at a boba shop, the texture immediately stood out to me. Instead of being chewy, it was mushy. It reminded me of boba that's been sitting in syrup for too long and has started to lose its texture. It also wasn't particularly sweet, so it didn't really add much to the drink. I really wanted this place to become my regular boba spot, but after several visits, I'm starting to think it just might not be for me.

Came in the other day to get something nice and cold since it's been really hot and I had a few…read morequestions on what I liked because I wanted something with coconut. The young lady Daisy behind the counter and advised me that the taro blended was very good!

First time trying Tea Monks. The design is very cute. It has…read morea little monk. I ordered the classic mill tea with Bobby. On my opinion, it tasted watered down. Not milky like I have had in other places. Boba was good but the drink itself was just okay. Place is inside the shopping center. Easy to find. There was no line when we went. Easy to find parking. I probably wouldn't try it again. I would try other places.

Stopped by Mosa Tea and had a great experience. The shop has a clean modern vibe and they were…read moreoffering free samples when we came in!!! I ordered the Ti Guan Yin oolong milk tea with the brown sugar jelly. The tea had a good strong flavor and didn't taste watered down at all. The brown sugar jelly reminded me a little of the one at Torotea, although this one wasn't quite as chewy. It still paired really well with the drink. Service was friendly and fast and our drinks came out quickly.

TOROTEA DUPE!!?? The TGY special is one of their bestsellers or signature drinks so ofc I had to…read moretry. So yummy & floral with the tapioca jelly! My friend actually prefers this over torotea so definitely worth checking out :-) Also super cute boba shop with minimal interior & chill vibes. Despite limited seating, weekdays aren't busy so it makes the perfect study spot. If you've ever been in Convoy, you know parking is a struggle so the parking lot is a major plus! WHAT A HIDDEN GEM!!