It's Alhambra Restaurant Week now! Authentic Taiwanese snacks for fried squid, fish cake and popcorn chicken. Do not miss their "wheel cake" So good to go with Boba Note: Sometimes over-seasoned. I usually ask for the original or easy on the ground pepper. read more

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I love their Jasmine Green Milk Tea! You get that nice tea taste more than the milk. I also love their wheel pies :D It is very delicious! My go-to is the custard and red bean. read more

I have visited this small boba shop over the years for their Taiwanese wheel cakes, which have become increasingly difficult to find in SGV. Bobacraft offers 6 tables seating parties of 2-4. In addition to drinks, you can get wheel cakes with sweet and savory filling. Wifi is also available here, but I've never connected to it. At around $3 each, their wheel cakes are the premium version of the street food snack: larger, sturdier, and generously filled. I only get the custard filling since it's my favorite. The wheel cake is thick and fully cooked, soft and chewy and spongy. The custard tastes good and not too sweet. It could maybe use more egg yolk, but I'm not mad at it! I tried one of the Wood Ear Crystal drinks several years ago. It was tasty, but not my favorite because it reminded me of traditional Chinese dessert soup. Recently, I ordered the Bobacraft Milk Tea ($4.95 + $0.75 for boba). I chose this one over the Classic Milk Tea, which I heard uses half-and-half, because I wanted a stronger tea flavor. At 75% sugar, the taste of the black tea and brown sugar were mild, but present. The pearls were somewhat flavorful and chewy. I prefer boba to be less soft. Overall, I like the wheel cake more than the boba milk tea. read more

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We love wheelcakes in this house! I first tried these during the pandemic and I've been hooked ever since. I must give these wheelcakes the Asian seal of approval of "not being too sweet" the flavors are always well balanced. Cookies & Cream and Black Sesame are always a favorite and good reliable choices. Custard is a fab OG and go to as well if I'm feeling indecisive. Espresso Cheese was a limited time flavor at the time of this review and it sounded so interesting we had to give it a try. It was... interesting. I'm not totally sure what I was expecting but the texture of the cheese (we think it was mozzarella) and the espresso filling were a bit weird. This particular savory + sweet combo wasn't doing it for me. But I'm glad I gave it a try! read more

Bobacraft Cafe - Cream Custard Wheelcake, Cookie and Cream Wheelcake, Black Sesame Wheel Cake, and Espresso Cheese! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alhambra, California

This review is for the wheel cakes specifically. With my Preggo craving for the nostalgic wheel cakes that they used to sell outside the supermarkets, my husband and I were on a mission to find them. Thank goodness for Bobacraft. We tried the custard, brown sugar boba, and the cookies and cream. The size of the wheel cakes are bigger than the ones we remembered eating as a kid. The cake had just the right amount of thickness so the warm custard would not gush out and make a mess. Custard was perfectly sweet. Boba was warm and chewy. For the oreo&cream, I think I would've preferred for it to have a white custard instead of the chocolate pudding/custard with the Oreo. Thanks for satisfying my pregnancy cravings! read more

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So impressed by their wheelcakes! For less than $3, you get a really thick, crispy buttery pancake with a generous amount of fluffy filling. They take about 20 min to come out because they are made to order, but they taste amazing when they're hot out of the griddle. Since I got a set of 9, I tried most of the flavors and I don't think there was one I didn't enjoy. I especially liked that the taro filling was really soft and mushy and the read bean had actual beans that were really soft. I highly recommend really following the directions they give you on how to heat them up at home, because I skipped the microwaving step and just used the air fryer and I ended up with crispy but cold cakes. I actually heated them in my microwave for 20 seconds and put it in the air fryer for more than 10 minutes and really loved the way they turned out so this is my go-to method. Since this place is called Bobacraft, I also had to try their boba so I got the Pink Matcha. The boba was too hard, and even though I ordered the brown sugar boba, I could not taste any of the sugar, so I don't think I'd get this again. I did like how they made the Pink Matcha by creating a top layer of matcha milk and a bottom layer of strawberry smoothie. The strawberry smoothie was so smooth - couldn't detect any seeds and or any crushed ice particles. The matcha layer was also very smooth and had that uji flavor, but it blended well with the strawberry smoothie layer to create contrast between uji and sweet flavors. I felt like the ratios between the two layers were pretty good because I've had a fair share of matcha drinks where it felt like there wasn't enough of or there was too much matcha. read more

Bobacraft Cafe - Wheelcakes (Buy 8, Get 1 Free) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came into Bobacraft specifically for their wheelcakes! The wheelcakes aren't too sweet and very filling! I personally got the Cream Custard Wheelcake, and it was creamy and not overly sweet. I also took a bite of the Red Bean, and the Taro fillings. Both were dense but had a good amount of sweetness. I do want to note that it took around 30 minutes for our wheelcakes to be ready, since it's freshly made. read more

Bobacraft Cafe - Sweet Red Bean & Cream Custard Wheelcake - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alhambra, California

Mango Woodear Crystal with Blue Boba: Not only is this beverage photogenic, but its flavors are sweet and refreshing. Wheelcakes: Made fresh to order (expect approx 15-20 minutes), these cakes are shaped like a wheel and available in a variety of flavors. We sampled the Cream Custard and Brown Sugar Boba and they left us wanting more! A great dessert or breakfast option. I only wish I lived in Alhambra so I could be a regular customer at Bobacraft Cafe. Check it out next time you're in the area! read more

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Always have a great experience coming here!! I love love love their pink matcha with boba (basically strawberry matcha, and the boba balls are clear which is very cool!). I've also tried their peach green tea with boba and they made it very unique by adding blue boba balls. I love the cheesy espresso and the custard wheelcakes. Those are the only ones I've had and they are both delicious! Customer service is the best! I always ask for recommendations and they always give great choices. The place is clean and also has lots of space, tables, chairs and clean restroom! read more

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We came here a few minutes after they closed 9 PM, not realizing that they were supposed to be closed. The owner kindly greeted us, and didn't mention at all that they were closed; he could have turned us away and it would have been completely understandable. And yet, he took our order, and had our food out quickly with no complaints at all! S-tier customer service. Oh and their Popcorn Chicken Deluxe is incredible, highly recommend. read more

Came here around 4 PM with some friends for a post exam sweet treat. The inside is very clean and staff extremely friendly! There's a lot of space to sit and hang out with friends. They even have a QR code menu to also order online if you want to take your time and browse! I got to try the Pink Matcha as recommended by the staff since it's a popular choice! I would say that the strawberry milk is nice and refreshing, but it does overpower the matcha so if you're looking for a drink that tastes more like matcha, I would just go for their Uji Matcha Latte (which I will try myself next time). I also tried the popcorn chicken and French fries! Everything was tasty and fresh so I will definitely be returning! Price is not too expensive and came out in a decent amount of time! read more

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With so many boba shops on this street, it surely is hard to compete but Bobacraft Cafe rises up! It was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon, but I didn't feel like I was waiting too long for my to-go matcha latte. The price is really steep but I tasted the quality in my drink for sure! I unfortunately wasn't charged for the boba I wanted when I ordered, so it didn't reflect on the drink sticker/order. The cashier was very apologetic and had to do another charge to give me the boba on the side. It was 83 cents, whew! I ended up paying more than $8 for a regular sized drink. I'd love to come back to try their wheel cakes and other drinks. Bobacraft left a good impression on me! read more

Was craving some boba drinks and this was the only thing I found that was in the direction of home. Ordered their Bobacraft milk tea and peach berry black tea. The boba craft milk tea was just ok. Nothing to write home about. The peach berry black tea with lychee jelly was refreshing. It's a bit sweet with the jelly, so you might want to lower the sugar levels. There are tables inside to enjoy your food/drinks. It wasn't crowded, but then again, I came in on a Friday around 3pm. There's a covered parking lot in the back, but I am not sure if the parking is structured or just the one floor I ended up parking on. read more

Yummy wheel cakes in a variety of flavors including cheesy expresso - whaaat? If you have a less adventurous palette, you can stick to the classic flavors like custard and red bean, which were both good plus I'd also recommend the boba flavor which has custard in it and the boba was quite soft. For their drinks, it was quite good and they have a pretty blue colored boba that looks quite unique. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon and heard about this place on Instagram as they're known for their wheelcakes. It's very easy to pass by as it's a small place but we walked in and there was only one waiter at the front. There were a couple of people waiting for their order of wheelcakes. We ordered two items: 1) Pink Matcha with boba: 9/10 Pretty good but pricey! The strawberry milk was so sweet and flavorful and I'm glad I decided to get 50% sweetness for the matcha. I like how they use ceremonial grade matcha and I can really taste the difference. I would get 25/0% sweetness next time since the pink strawberry juice was really sweet already. 2) Cream Custard Wheelcake: 10/10 This was so good! I'm glad we settled on this flavor as it's one of their most popular. The inside was soft and warm-- kind of like taiyaki flavor but less mochi-like. It was bouncy and delicious with the cream custard. Biting into it melted in my mouth. I will definitely come back to try the other Wheelcake flavors. Just beware though: there's not a lot of help so it takes about 15-20 minutes to wait for the wheelcakes to be made so I would order in advance to pickup. read more

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Love their wheel cake by far, no competition! They make them the best on texture and quality of feelings, especially the custard and the Taro. read more

what? i went to a boba shop without getting a drink? i'm so glad i decided to stop by as i wanted a small snack before heading to an event. got the mild popcorn chicken, which was little to non, so i'd probably go a level up or 2 if you want spicier. also got a black sesame mochi cake. i wish the outer layer was a bit more crispy, but also have no idea how it's supposed to taste as i'm thinking more of a taiyaki texture. i would definitely come back again & curious to try their other snacks/plates & drinks! read more

Bobacraft Cafe is the best place to get a very good matcha / milk teas in Alhambra in my opinion. The food also was delicious and they served big portions as well in a very affordable prices. Service was great the owner is very nice. Great atmosphere. read more

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Definitely a great spot for a variety of unique wheelcakes in the area. I also tried their drinks this time and it was really good! Their specialty drinks are all really aesthetic. I got the Mango Woodear Crystal which comes with blue boba and Ujikintoki which is a matcha red bean latte. I got both with almond milk since I like the non dairy option. The mango Woodear Crystal was really good with chewy boba and mango bits! The Ujikintoki matcha is good if you enjoy sweet matcha and red bean. They also offer a variety of Taiwanese snacks and I tried their fried tofu fries which have a nice kick of spice. The wheel cakes and snacks are all made fresh to order and can take about 20-30 minutes to make but it tastes great when it's nice and hot. The cheesy espresso was really good since there was a nice cheese pull and good coffee taste. read more

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Their pink matcha tasted like fresh strawberry milk. I liked the added touch of the strawberry puree bits. Maybe I like my matcha strong but I felt that the strawberry overpowered the matcha just slightly. There is free parking in the back garage which is a plus! read more

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A cute little boba shop that we decided to stop by before heading over to eat dinner at a family's place. We wanted to grab boba, but also decided to order the wheelcakes to bring over to share with the family! The staff were friendly and patient with us while we decided on what flavors of wheelcakes we wanted. We basically ordered one of each flavored they had available at the time. Definitely best eaten warm! read more

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The Pina colada with Taro jelly is delicious!! Ask for as much or as little sugar as u want.

Back here again! Bobacraft is still our favorite for fruit teas, but their boba craft milk tea is my absolute favorite from here as well. The boba topping is always so soft and warm and their drinks are made to perfection. My husband and I came yesterday after lunch for a pick-me-up drink. We ordered the Bobacraft milk tea with boba, Peach green tea and the Pink Cloud (strawberry slush) without the whipping cream clouds. The cafe was so busy when we went and the tables were all taken but the service here is still as friendly as ever. The guy/owner who helped us and his worker were busy at it making all the customers drinks and pushed them out quickly. We can't wait to come back again! read more

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Staffs were friendly. Food was packed neatly for to go orders. Drinks were pretty delicious. Boba was cooked perfectly. Loved the wheel cakes, fluffy and fresh. Also enjoyed the pork chop rice and fried tempura. But id skip the salted pork belly rice next time though. It was very dry and tough to chew. read more

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Getting the Taiwanese desserts that my son has been looking for. Cold by now, very fluffy, not too sweet, a lot of filing. Recommend to try read more

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[Review #711] 2022 Yelp 100 Challenge (32/100) I discovered Bobacraft Cafe on my IG feed last winter & we've been fans ever since. What caught my attention was their berrylicious blue boba & one of the few cafes that serve wheelcakes aka 車輪餅. I was first exposed to these delish custard or red bean filled hockey pucks in early 1990s at the 99 Ranch Market in San Gabriel; the mom & pop stand was right by the entrance & hard to miss with the delish scents wafting to your nostrils as you attempt to shop. It lasted for a decade or so before they disappeared. This street food was originates from Japan's imagawayaki before making its way Taiwan, & localized over time as a traditional snack. 10+ years later, our fav SGV boba shop serves up 7 flavors: boba, cheesey espresso, cookies & cream, creamy taro, custard, matcha + red bean, red bean. I'm all about the classic & ordered CUSTARD & RED BEAN, of course, & tried BOBA & MATCHA + RED BEAN. Preordering is highly recommended since it takes 30+ mins. of bake time & can also sell out due to high demand. Served fresh... they tasted just like I remembered, only bigger -- Mmm... Mmm... Mmm! Crisp crust with fluffy inside stuffed with different sweet fillings that oozes out from the initial bites. Yum!! Custard is still my fav. The boba is combined with custard filling, & surprisingly stays al dente like the pearls in the milk tea. Check out my video of this yummyness! The cafe menu also includes 6 drink categories in addition to rice plates & snacks, with our preference for the Woodear Crystal Drinks & Bobacraft Specialties. I often order: MANGO WOODEAR CRYSTAL (blue boba, woodear crystal, mango, whole milk), PEACH WOODEAR CRYSTAL (blue boba, woodear crystal, peach, whole milk), PINK CLOUD (strawberry, milk, cloud) WITH WHITE HONEY BOBA, PINK MATCHA (matcha, strawberry, whole milk). We've had other drinks but these are our favs. Don't forget the Yelp check-in for a drink upgrade. What's unique about Bobacraft Cafe is their Woodear Crystal Drink series that's topped with woodear & signature blue boba. What is woodear? It's an Asian herbal fungus that's common in Chinese cuisine & traditional Chinese medicine, & high in antioxidants & fiber for promoting gut health & lowering cholesterol. The blue boba is berry flavored & consistently al dente with QQ chew. The cafe has limited seating with 1 unisex restroom near the entrance. Price points are affordable with average - generous servings; boba toppings are cheaper than the local competition, including the South Bay. Service is friendly, but not the quickest; often short staffed, you may need a shoutout towards the kitchen if no one is at the registered. There's a small private lot around back, off Main & 4th Sts., or you can try street parking. I infrequently make an effort to drive to Alhambra for Bobacraft Cafe's boba drinks & wheelcakes, or I purposely make a detour if I'm in the SGV visiting my brother. ;-) I hope this café continues to grow & hopefully expand to the South Bay (hint, hint). Highly Recommended: Mango & Peach Woodear Crystal drinks (peach is especially delish when it's in season), Pink Cloud with White Honey Boba, Pink Matcha, Uji Matcha Milk Tea with Pudding, Peachberry Black Tea with Agar Boba, Brown Sugar Boba Blast, Hakka Pork Belly Rice Plate, Minced Pork Stew Over Rice, Wheelcakes: Custard, Boba, Red Bean, Matcha + Red Bean. read more

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First time trying this boba spot and I am IMPRESSED. I ordered their wheel cakes, popcorn chicken, and fried squid balls. Everything was delicious. BUT what was more impressive was the customer service I was informed by the person who assisted me (I believe his name is John) that it would take about 30 minutes for the wheelcakes to be finished. While I was waiting and chowing down on the popcorn chicken and squid balls, he offered me water while I waited for the rest of my order without me even asking. I know I know, it's such a small gesture... BUT I rarely encounter these "small" gestures nowadays. So it was much appreciated. Definitely try this place out! Ps. the popcorn chicken is NOT dry at all and it is evenly and well seasoned read more

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This boba shop has a relaxing ambiance and staff tidies up the place very well. Service: Quick and easy, no frills. The cashier was very friendly. Don't forget to do your Yelp Check In for a free drink upgrade! Food: Pictured is the (not so) giant katsu with medium spice. Chicken was tenderized, lightly breaded and surprisingly juicy on the inside. The corn was soupy and flavorless so pass on that. The plate was roughly $12.00 and though it wasn't "giant", the meal was worth it. Drinks: Uji Matcha - I'm a matcha fiend so I was ecstatic to see an entire portion of their menu dedicated to matcha. The milk tea was slightly underwhelming so I want to see if the other concoctions fare better than this. Price was slightly steep for what it's worth (roughly $6.00) but maybe I'll have better luck with a different matcha drink! Location: Corner of Main and Fourth St in Downtown Alhambra. read more

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Good for afternoon tea and snacks. There are not many places that sell wheel cakes anymore so this spot hits the nostalgia feel for me. Just this item makes this place stand above the other boba places since it's a rarer find. At the time of this post $2.65 each. There deal of a box of eight the ninth one is free might be the way to go if you're sharing or buying a bunch of flavors to sample. Other than wheel cakes they have other food favorites like popcorn chicken and braised minced pork rice. I like the popcorn chicken here, fried well and crispy. Another speciality of this place is their wood ear crystal drinks, colorful and highly photogenic. read more

Bobacraft Cafe - Boba milk tea and wheelcake - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Bobacraft is my go-to place for wheelcakes because they make them fresh to order and have a variety of delicious fillings. They also sell food and drinks, but I usually only have enough room for a wheelcake. If you buy 8, you get 1 free, so you can get 9 total for a slightly cheaper price. Normally we just buy two at a time, but yesterday we had more people and got 9 so we could have leftovers for breakfast. It usually takes 15-25 minutes for them to make, but they are so worth it. The inside of the restaurant has a few tables you can eat at and they have free wifi too. They put different things on top so you can identify which wheelcake is which flavor, and it was packaged nicely in a cute personal size pizza box. The brown sugar boba one is my favorite (custard + brown sugar boba pearls) and the creamy taro was a close second (full of real taro mash). They don't skimp on the fillings and the outer batter is soft, thick, and lightly sweetened. I highly recommend Bobacraft for their wheelcakes and will definitely be back! read more

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A good spot on Main St in Alhambra with so many choices! It's a little overwhelming how many items are on the menu, but I like the options and that they offer real milk (as well as alternatives) for those of us who wonder if maybe we are drinking a little too much non-dairy creamer due to our frequent boba consumption. The jasmine green tea was quite nice, boba was soft/chewy: softer than my friend's preference for the tea but a perfect chewy-ness in the wheel cake. Boba/custard wheel cake filling was tasty and fun, surrounded by a nice pancake texture with ?maple flavor, however, I wish it were crispier on the outside. A foodie friend who said she has only had these in Taiwan says usually they should be crispier on the outside. Looking forward to popping my red bean one in the toaster oven for another treat. They have mant filling options and seasonal flavors like black sesame and coffee. Ambience is clean and fun, with a decent amount of seating for groups of 2-4. There was a steady stream of customers in the early afternoon on a Sat, but the line was not long. Staff was patient with the full 5ish mins it took us to decide on what to get and kindly answered questions. Would definitely come back for dessert after eating on Main st! read more

Bobacraft Cafe - Oolong milk tea with boba, jasmine green milk tea (real milk!) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I really wanted to like this place, but I was disappointed. The drink was bland and there were hardly any boba in it. Not sure I'll be coming back read more

My coworker and I visited earlier this afternoon since we happened to be in the neighborhood. We ordered the Taro Pearl drink as well as a Milk Tea drink w/boba. At first, the place seemed nice as we were greeted upon entering the establishment and we proceeded to order. BTW, I didn't know they had food items, so I'll go back for a 2nd try and see if the rating would be higher. I was unimpressed by the Taro Pearl as I expected it to be a vibrant purple color, not a dim almost white color and the pearls were tiny, so they weren't quite as visible as I'd hoped. The Milk Tea tasted more like Tea than it did milk. I understand it is tea based, but there is usually a balance between the two. The ambience itself was definitely great as there weren't too many people. As I mentioned, this is what we went in for. I may go back and try out their food. read more

A solid boba spot with more than just boba on the menu. I had their brown sugar boba blast with red bean. It was delicious and a filling dessert, the flavor was excellent and the boba was delicious. Overall it was a great drink. I'd definitely come back here again to try their other menu items including their food offerings. read more

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Bobacraft Cafe is a nice little cafe serving up handcrafted tea and snacks in the Alhambra area! On this visit, I ordered the pink matcha drink that uses Uji Matcha. The drink was just as you would expect having sweetness from the strawberry milk and a bit of bitterness from the high quality Uji Matcha. Bobacraft also offers food and snacks like popcorn chicken, boba wheel, fries and more. If you're looking for a quick pick me up and need snacks and boba, give Bobacraft Cafe a look for a one stop shop! read more

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I'm very pleased with this spot. It's very clean, tidy, and the staff is friendly. My order was complete very promptly which is always a plus in my book. The piña colada slush was very refreshing! I ordered it with no toppings and regular sugar. It's a pretty sweet drink so I would recommend reducing the sugar if you don't have a sweet tooth. Parking is pretty easy too. There is a structure on the same street that has a decent amount of parking. If it's full you can likely find street parking nearby. read more

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Found a new favorite boba spot! And it's healthy - they use fresh fruit, not syrups. Boba is perfectly soft and chewy, and the pink matcha was delicious. It wasn't bitter at all, which I said I was hesitant of. And customer service was top tier. 10/10. read more

Drinks are pretty good here. I ordered the Bobacraft milk tea with boba and I had no complaints. The sweetness was just right if not you can opt for the 50% sweetness. The service was quick and fast. The place looks good and clean on the inside. Overall, great experience and will come back again. read more

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The food is soooooo amazing Always fresh always more than enough The service is great the options are a Amazing These are the best wheel cakes I've ever had U will want to try every flavor Best Thai tea Best pop corn chicken with onion garlic basil Such a great snack read more

Great go to place for Taiwanese snacks like popcorn chicken, tempura fish cake, fried tofu etc. Ordered the popcorn chicken rice that comes with egg drop soup and side of cabbage. The medium spicy level has a good kick. Lots of selection for drinks. Recommend the Uji Matcha milk tea. read more

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