Went here after Games of Berkeley closed for the night, looking for some food to grub on. After finally deciding on a place to eat between various food places in the vicinity, I decided to get one of the holy combos that is popcorn chicken and boba tea. There is indoor ordering alongside two order kiosks outside. The seating area is shared among the multiple food places in the surrounding vicinity, so it definitely had a college vibe to it. Then again, UC Berkeley wasn't super far off, but I digress. Anyway, the popcorn chicken came with amazing portions. Definitely felt like a meal, and cheaper compared to the others in that area that felt less in terms of portions and value. The boba was solid too. 25% sugar felt okay too, so it made me wonder how good 50% and above would have tasted. But all in all, very underrated for the area and possibly worth trying out! read more

It's a solid place to get a quick boba or small snacks (ie popcorn chicken, chicken wings, miscellaneous fried things). I usually get Thai milk tea, 30% sugar, no ice, w/ boba, and it's perfect. Their different flavors of chicken wings are to die for; they used to be my late-night snack in undergrad when I used to live closer. During COVID: Self-order at a kiosk. You will get a text saying your order is ready to be picked up usually in 10-15 minutes. Servers are nice and efficient. read more

Boba Ninja - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here during the hectic time that is Cal Day, which is the newly admitted students day at UC Berkeley. Surprisingly this was my first time here. They have a bunch of milk teas options here as well as bites to eat like chicken. Pros: -staff is friendly -drinks are good Cons: -no indoor seating -really narrow and cramped area to wait in line. It would be really difficult for a person in a wheelchair to navigate this space when it's busy -when it's busy, it's hard to know when your order is ready. You have to peek through their glass window to see if your drink is by the cash register I would come back here again but only if it was empty. read more

Tried their milk tea with lychee jelly. The milk tea did not taste like milk tea but it's a plus that they're open late!

Ever since I was in college visiting friends at UC Berkeley from the East Coast, some of my fondest memories of Berkeley have been from Boba Ninja. There have been times I was frustrated about work or upset that I was almost hit by a car while riding my motorcycle, and simply nothing was able to fix my mood like an Avocado smoothie from Boba Ninja. I first heard about the Avocado smoothie and Boba Ninja from my friends here at UC Berkeley that told me they have the best fruit blends of any boba place in the area. Boba Ninja did not let me down and I was impressed with both the real blend of avocado that they used as well as the consistent high quality of their tapioca pearls. I used to work at a Kung Fu Tea, and let me tell you from experience, they have some great boba. Here is a list of some of my personal favorites from Boba Ninja in Berkeley: - AVOCADO SMOOTHIE (with Boba) - Strawberry Blend Fruit Smoothie (with Boba) - Mango Milk Blend Fruit Smoothie (with Boba) - Taro Milk Tea (with Boba) - Matcha Green Milk Tea - Passion Fruit Slush (with Boba) - Popcorn Chicken (ask for it spicy) *can feed 2+ very hungry humans* The majority of customers here are UC Berkeley students that use Snackpass as it is an easy way to order ahead and pick it up as soon as you arrive. However, note that there are a couple fees Snackpass hits you with that will make it a dollar or two more expensive that what they would charge you if you order while you are there. That being said, my boys at Boba Ninja work quick and I have never had to wait more than 5-7 mins including the times I ordered their popcorn chicken which is also ABSOLUTELY ON POINT. If it isn't obvious already, this place slaps and if I could give it six stars I would. Get yourself a drink or snack from Boba Ninja and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great place for your late night munchies. This spot is my doordash go-to for popcorn chicken and fried tofu. Their servings are pretty huge - I usually end up with leftovers of the popcorn chicken if it's just me. The popcorn chicken also comes with this sweet garlic sauce that makes this place one of the best popcorn chicken places in Berkeley. read more

Boba Ninja - 105. Popcorn Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

I don't frequent Berkeley too often but decided to try this since I was visiting a friend in the area. She recommended Boba Ninja and is also a fellow bubble tea enthusiast. Menu: Range from milk teas to fruit and slush teas! Although it seemed like the slush and milk teas are popular, I decided on the.. Passionfruit Tea w/ Agar boba (4/5): I usually get low sugar (25%) with any bubble tea drink but the regular sugar was actually good since the topping mellowed out the sugar. Chewing the clear boba topping reminded me of a chunky aged coconut jelly. Very satisfying :) Service: Associate suggested the clear agar boba with my drink selection. Helpful indeed. Overall, for a late night boba craving in the Berkeley area, try some Boba Ninja! Would come back to try a slush read more

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I usually love this place and it's my back up to Sweetheart cafe but I will not be returning after my recent order. I ordered the popcorn chicken, it's not my first time, but yesterday it was raw! Straight up pink and mushy. I have multiple pictures of DIFFERENT pieces of chicken. This hasn't happened before and it seems in the reviews it's also not a common thing. If the manager would like to reach out to make things right I'm all ears but serving raw chicken in your restaurant is unacceptable and I'm wondering if it was just that night that they had a new person who did not know what they were doing. read more

Boba Ninja - 105. Popcorn Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Come back for another view , order some chicken wings and dry fries rib and popcorn chicken for my bf birthday party, guess love the food , everyone took some to go and ask where did I get that from lol , definitely recommend if you doing a party, you also can order from them , order a little some everything , different choices read more

Popcorn chicken is my favorite. Great place for late night snack. The boba is ok but isn't the best in Berkeley. read more

Honestly maybe my experience was great bc I had no expectations coming in. But man THEIR POPCORN CHICKEN IS LEGIT!!! Also super cheap! $10 get you a whole bag of chicken. That's so unexpected. If this place is closer to me I'd come VERY OFTEN! read more

The boba tea here is pretty cheap and it also tastes good. The sweetness is just right and the boba are nice and chewy. Even if you come here very late at night, the boba isn't soggy and gross. The snacks they serve are also pretty good. I like the potstickers because instead of being pan fried, they are deep fried. It gives the outside an extremely crispy texture while the inside stays juicy and flavorful. The service is really nice and there are always different specials going on. It's also one of the latest closing boba places, so if you feel like boba tea late at night, this place is a good choice. read more

Customer service is everything in business . Last night the workers had horrible customer service . Not only did they mess up on an order but when asking for a refund for the food that we didn't want I was told they couldn't do it . Their reasoning was because they gave us an extra chicken tender and the extra one was already ate . I ordered 4 tenders it was for 4 tenders still in the bag but they wouldn't refund our money . Not only that but they were raising their voices mad at me because they messed up . Their food is good but being a business owner customer service comes first read more

Yooo I was not prepared for how much popcorn chicken they gave me. I don't know if I caught em at the right time and the chef was like fugg it. But I swear the bag was so full it could feed a family of 4. I was so lit (on happiness) and stuffing my face with chicken that I started do some math. I thought to myself, "I probably ate damn near 100g of protein." Then I started to question whether I should hit the gym or something. To not let the protein go to waste. Then I realized I had half the bag to finish. And I hate not finishing food... After that I kinda blacked out. 5/5 would go again. read more

Quick service. Popcorn chicken was hot boba was tasty, would come back here when I am in the area

You know why I like boba ninja? Because it's always open when I'm craving boba in the middle of the night 12am -1am such odd hours but it's when I crave it and they are always open! Just reliable. Milk tea does the job and satisfies read more

Boba Ninja - 02. Jasmine Green Milk Tea - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pretty good boba nothing crazy about it but good customer service and a ok price point

Hella good popcorn chicken Recommend this place fasho The chicken is crispy and well seasoned, can add more or less seasoning to your liking read more

Their boba is okay; it's not the best here at Berkeley, but they're open late and it's inexpensive compared to most other places. Their popcorn chicken on the other hand... it's a must! The portion is huge and it's perfect for sharing with friends. I also like their fried squid. Would recommend read more

Review #099 - 2019 By the time I was craving some sweet fruit tea, most of the places that I normally frequent were already closed or about to close so I decided to look for something that was still open & this place fit the bill. They definitely stay open late for college kids, which is a big plus. However, their drinks didn't really live up to our expectations. I called in to place an order around 8:30 PM & we showed up around 9:15 PM & our drinks and chicken wings were already waiting for us as soon as we arrived. Service was very friendly and quick so I really wanted to like this place. I got the avocado smoothie, which was probably the best out of the four drinks. I could tell that they actually used real avocados instead of the powder mix. My son got the jasmine green milk tea with boba & he said it was just ok. Nothing special, but it wasn't terrible either. I got the fresh mango smoothie for my daughter, but I could tell that there was some type of powder mix as well as the fresh mango because it had a really weird after taste. My daughter drank a little less than half & ended up tossing it. I got the earl grey milk tea for later & it was just ok as well. We got the 10-piece chicken wings, half cumin crispy mix and half x-hot. The cumin wings were actually pretty good, while the x-hot tasted like it was just drenched in Tabasco sauce. Sadly, we probably won't be coming back unless everything else nearby is closed. read more

Boba Ninja - 04/17/2019: Everything was just ok - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

And here I thought I had tried all of the boba shops on this side of the University. So after eating at a ramen place in the same mini square, I found Boba Ninja. And when I see boba, I cannot resist trying it. No seating inside. Very small area. I can imagine if there were lines that it would have to be out the door since there's no room inside. Service was nice and simple. He asked me what I wanted and I told him. They use square so that's great. I love it when people use Square. So easy! Ordered a small Jasmine Green Milk Tea with boba. I didn't inquire about if I can make sugar adjustments. I should have but it's okay. I felt the drink was quite refreshing, and the sugar content didn't feel like a lot which I was pleasantly surprised about. The boba tasted fresh, not too chewy, and I felt it complimented the milk tea well. I've had better Jasmine Green Milk Tea, wasn't disappointed and I wasn't shocked at the goodness, but for the price which was about $3-ish dollars and the size of the drink I wouldn't mind coming here again. 3/5 read more

Boba Ninja - Jasmine Green Tea with boba - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I know where to go if I want a quick and cheap "snack". I've been eyeing Boba Ninja for awhile but hadn't gone in because I had never seen anyone in there ordering. Well, now I know why. In under 6-8 minutes, my almond milk tea and popcorn chicken were ready for me. I entered the very small hole in the wall shop off Durant, next to Gypsy's and across from King Pin donuts. After quickly scanning the menu, I opted for the popcorn chicken and an almond milk tea without boba. The almond milk tea ($3.45), available in a regular or large size, was ready in 3 min. It tastes like an almond dessert I used to eat in Chinese restaurants except in a more liquified format. As I stood there with my tea, I could hear the crackling of chicken being fried behind the scenes. I was soon handed a bag filled to the brim with hot juicy fried popcorn chicken! The crunchy outside holds a bit of a slight spicy kick. The inside was moist and cooked thoroughly through. I brought it back to the office and shared it with all my coworkers and a few students because there was enough to share! At $5.75, this is an affordable and filling "snack" choice! Boba ninja, I shall be back when I'm in a snacking mood! See you soon! read more

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My name is Jenny and I'm a boba addict. Being a broke student really keeps your addictions in check though... Using Yelp as my handy dandy tool for noms, I came across Boba Ninja. The logo was cute and tickled my Asian side, but the photos of taro snow really sealed the deal for me. When it comes to boba, mango green tea is my go-to, but if you can perfect taro, my heart is yours. I ventured out in the rain to sample this drink and boy am I glad I did. The taste is exactly how I like it: sweet but not overwhelming artificial, the consistency wasn't overly icy nor melted, and I was content with the price - that's a triple whammy in my book! This beverage is perfect on its own, no boba toppings needed. Being the simple gal that I am, I appreciated it that much more knowing it can be enjoyed completely as it is. I loved it so much, I went back the very next day. P.S. Based on the sip I had, I also thought the classic milk tea was tasty. read more

Boba Ninja - Classic milk tea with boba and a taro snow - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cheap boba! Milk tea is only $2! Can't beat that. It actually does not taste bad. I would get it with half sugar if you want to taste the tea. Overall though, compared to other chain milk tea, if you want something quick and easy, this is the best to be! The green tea milk tea tasted is also good as well. This place is a grab and go place! read more

Boba Ninja - $2 milk tea! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

They got rid of their night time menu but their boba is still decently priced without it. A regular sized drink is pretty filling. read more

Boba Ninja - Mango milk fruit blend - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Admittedly, the cute ninja logo on the cups drew me in first. Boba Ninja is tucked away in a small "food court" on Durant Ave, but what it lacks in space it makes up in flavor. I sampled the Taro Snow (which tastes delightfully like cookies n cream), Bubble Milk Tea (tasted fresh and so far the best Bubble Milk I've tasted in the East Bay), and the Tiger Milk Tea. Parking in the area can be challenging, per Berkeley standard, but it's worth chancing or walking to. Will definitely be back! read more

Boba Ninja - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tips: Cash is the cheapest way to pay. They charge you 5% if you use card or Venmo. Small is a good size. Ordered a rose milk tea. It tasted straight up like rose simple syrup. Super sweet. Probably won't be coming back again. read more

Boba Ninja - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered the popcorn chicken, passion green tea w/boba, and taro milk tea w/ boba. The popcorn chicken was $7.25 I believe but the amount of chicken they gave you was worth and it was very crunchy. The drinks were ok and they add an extra 0.25 for the disposable cups + extra charge if you want the large size. Would come back for the popcorn chicken. read more

Boba Ninja - 105. Popcorn Chicken, 38. Passion Fruit Green Tea w/ Boba, and 25. Taro Milk Tea w/ Boba - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Waited over 20 minutes just to get my food. Guy with the chain at the counter is unprofessional.

It was my first time in this store. The store staff is extremely rude. I was in a rush and asked about when the food is going to be ready. I never experienced any fast food store that could be this slow. Any order within 15 minutes is reasonable to tolerate but I waited almost 20 minutes for my order and I asked the staff for couple of times and he told me don't order here again. Please know what it means and train your staff well. read more

Please stop sleeping on the wings here. The chicken here is better than any other wing place around- including fire wings. My favorite part of the weekend is waking up still intoxicated at 3:30AM and eating cold Boba Ninja wings... It can be yours too... read more

Boba Ninja - Crispy cumin & sticky forever in my heart - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love this spot! Can either order on the kiosk or with the cashier. They have so many flavors to choose from for your favorite boba tea. It is pick up only but feel welcome to sit at the benches outside read more

Service was great. Wasn't obsessed with what I chose :) portions were great!! I'll be back to try more things!

The store is tiny, but their menu and its variety are extensive. My top 3 favorites are: - Almond Milk tea - Oolong Milk tea - Coffee Milk tea (each of which is $3.45) Then, of course, their popcorn chicken ($5.75). I love the warm & crispy popcorn chicken in tandem with my iced cold milk tea with chewy toppings. For $9.20, I'm happily indulging in my study snack meal lol! Boba Ninja shop is a mom & pop shop, located in the "Asian Ghetto" (Durant Ave). The people who work there are great, friendly, welcoming, really helpful! read more

Honestly the boba here is not good at all. It's definitely not fresh, the texture isn't right, and it just tastes bland. I got the bubble milk tea and the milk tea is fine. I just didn't like the boba. My sister got an earl grey milk tea with red bean and pudding and that was good! Earl grey was good, red bean was good, the pudding was like weirdly discolored and looked like it might be old but it tasted alright. Tldr: The boba here isn't good. Teas are fine and other toppings are fine. There are other boba places with fresher, better ingredients. read more

Worst boba place in berkeley... why go here when there's so many better places within a block or two? Popcorn chicken was both dry and tasted fishy. Boba was overcooked to the point of being a mush. Ended up throwing out most of both. Do not go here. read more

ordered here and got the jasmine green tea and popcorn chicken! most places don't have jasmine green tea so i was really happy that they have it here. AND IT WAS SUPER REFRESHING! also the popcorn chicken was a very large portion, really well seasoned, and crunchy. ended up eating it for two days! definitely a great spot to get a post study snack since they are open late (a plus)! the guy who took my order was very nice and always had a smile on his face! great great customer service! will definitely return here :D read more

I have tried a lot of their boba drinks and they are all pretty good. It is relatively cheaper than other boba places in Berkeley and they have good quality boba (good texture and chewiness)! I would recommend some of their more unique flavors since other boba places tend to have the same kinds. As for their popcorn chicken, it is honestly terrible. It was definitely not popcorn chicken and just pieces of chicken. They do give a large portion but I think I would stick to sweetheart for late night cravings for popcorn chicken. They do not have seating inside and is just a small shop with a cashier and their boba machines behind the counter. However, there is seating in the middle of Asian ghetto if you want to hang out with your friends. read more

Can't imagine when I pay only $6 for an extremely huge chicken. The free chili powder on top is nice Also, the fish ball is really nice btw, I suggest the shop to provide thai sweet chili sauce. It will be perfect read more

Boba Ninja - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered take out ahead during covid. They had a nice setup for social distancing. They were able to make my avocado drink with less sugar which was delicious and fresh with fresh avocado! They cooked the wings in advance and make the drinks fresh-perfect! During busy times parking is not easy to find parking. Posting the newer menu with wing options. We got lemon pepper, they were tasty wings. read more

Boba Ninja - Plexiglass screen - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

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