Came here on a Saturday afternoon and there was a bit of a wait. Service was nice and efficient though and there's a bit of seating inside so it wasn't too bad Camellia oolong milk tea w/ boba: 5/5 I liked this a lot. The cashier described this to us as a mix between jasmine and oolong before we ordered and I think that was a pretty accurate description. Maybe on the sweeter side though so I would recommend less sweet for people that aren't into that Spicy popcorn chicken: 5/5 we got the dark meat chicken with basil sauce on the side. This was a little expensive but it was super crunchy and yummy. I also like that they let you choose between light and dark meat which I've never seen before read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Spicy Popcorn Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Cute café with a focus on Asian American food and beverages. Big space with lots of tables, perfect for studying. - Spicy popcorn chicken: 10/10. Taiwanese style popcorn chicken made with chicken thigh or breast, dusted with house blend spicy seasoning and served with Thai chili aioli. Super juicy and delicious, fried fresh, with an ample amount of Thai basil. The seasoning is actually spicy and very flavorful. Literally perfect. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - spicy popcorn chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Definitely a favorite, and I'm surprised I don't stop by more often. I guess with all the new shops constantly popping up, I'm always tempted to check out what's new. Still, it's nice to know this place remains a reliable go-to whenever I'm craving a good drink. One thing I really appreciate is how creative they are with their seasonal menu. It feels like there's always something new to try, and there is always a drink I want to try. This time, I ordered the seasonal High Mountain Paradise with 50% sugar and lychee jelly. It was absolutely delicious, and the 50% sugar level was perfect. It was just sweet enough to bring out the flavors without overpowering the tea itself. The mango and guava notes were a bit subtle, but they paired wonderfully with the delicate oolong tea, creating a refreshing and well balanced drink. The lychee jelly was also a great addition, adding a little extra texture and sweetness with every sip. I'd also say this jelly was softer than the typical jelly I've gotten, which I really liked. The shop can get pretty busy, probably because they really do offer a little bit of everything. Besides drinks, they have a food menu that seemed surprisingly popular during my visit. I saw plenty of people ordering snacks and meals, and everything coming out looked and smelled amazing. I'll definitely have to come back and try some of the food for myself next time. The space itself is on the smaller side, so finding a seat during peak hours can be a bit challenging. That said, they do offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which helps. read more

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Friends invited us to try this place Friday night. Arriving 8:10pm and the food was waiting since we pre-ordered online. Normally, I'm not a big fan of popcorn chicken but friend recommended it. It was an eye opener. The spice, flavoring and the tenderness. I was told it was voted #1. The other yummy item was the walnut shrimp burger. Never had it anywhere else. read more

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First time trying bopomofo, the cashier was very friendly and helped me decide on which drink to get. I got their seasonal strawberry drink that came with lychee jelly and it was so refreshing for the hot summer day! We also got popcorn chicken, which was also good, but a bit on the drier side since it was white meat and I do wish they added a bit more basil! read more

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We're still loving this spot! Ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with tots on this recent visit and as always, it was so crispy and tasty. If you're not going to eat there, make sure you order ahead to avoid the wait. I signed up for their emails and get updates on all the current deals. Today's deal for Father's Day includes any free drink with the purchase of a Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich. Limited seating inside and a packed parking lot during peak hours. read more

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BA-LA matcha is still as good as I remembered! The only place I've seen that mixes guava with matcha. The guava does not taste artificial and is very flavorful. Staff were friendly and quick to make my order. They have BOPO POPS! First time seeing it. Might need to try it next time read more

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First time getting the green onion scallion chicken wrap. I really liked the taste and that it had a lot of chicken. The portion was great if you wanted to not be super full. The only downside was that the wrap started to get a little soggy. At that point I would've preferred to eat it with a knife and fork. Would I get it again? Yes! I'd just ask for a knife and fork once it gets to that point. Location is in a busy plaza but parking is ample. It can get a little bright inside depending on where you are sitting so I would suggest bringing sunglasses just in case. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Green Scallion Pancake Chicken Wrap Supreme - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

I am obsessed with one thing and one thing only from Bopomofo. It is Corn Milk with Strawberry Sorbet. It is truly unlike any other corn milk at any other place on the planet, and I've had corn milk in Thailand and Vietnam.  I think they've shared that they use corn juice, paired with milk. The tartness of the strawberry sorbet is a perfect pairing with the sweet, almost decadent corn milk. To me, it's a fun and perfectly balanced sweet treat. I would definitely recommend checking Bopomofo out just for the Corn Milk, although I cannot speak to the rest of the menu. It's all I order haha. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - strawberry corn milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

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Review 48/365 Day Challenge This was my 1st time visiting a Bopomodo Cafe, on Mother's Day. Getting my Boba fix 5.11.25 I've had their boba drinks b4 but it was delivered by my hubby. This time i had the occasion to step foot in one. After my dinner in the area. What I ordered ~ Assam Milk Tea was good. Fragrant tea flavor. Not overly sweet and caffeine tea wasn't strong. Which i like. ~ Jasmine Milk Tea i liked better than the assam mt. Definitely recommended ~ Boba was good, chewy and soft. Would love to return in future and try their popcorn chicken and other eateries. Associate was friendly and receive our drinks in a timely manner Boba shop was simple with a dragon mural art on the walls. Very clean with indoor and outdoor seatings. Located near Jollibee, same plaza as Cafe 86 with lots of parking available. read more

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Been here multiple times but always forget to review. Love this spot and love supporting Phil from Wong fu! This location is in a plaza so parking isn't a problem, plenty of indoor seating and some outside. Service has been friendly everytime we've come. We got: Guava oolong: (5/5) got 50% sweet and it was still really nicely balanced Lychee pear blossom (5/5) really like how they use real fruit with quality tea and you can taste it Popcorn chicken (5/5) crispy and good flavor. Like the sauces as well Hainan chicken tacos (5/5) super satisfying and had some crunch too it with the added crispies Lu rou fan (5/5) great flavor as well wish it came with more of the sauce! Overall bopo never disappoints and if you're reading this Phil please open one in South Bay! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Popcorn Chicken, Hainan Chicken Tacos, Lu Rou fan - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

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Okay still 5 stars overall, but I gotta be honest bout the large scallion pancake chicken wrap. Thank you for bringing it to other locations! Was excited to finally try it. Flavor was good at 4.5+/5, and like the nori fish sando, this felt like an elevated and Asian-Americanized snack wrap. However, the size was a little overhwelming. My friend and I thought a few medium-sized chicken pieces rather than the huge piece would be nice, as it did feel a bit heavy toward the end. The veggies were appreciated, though I may have liked them even better if the carrots were a little either blanched or pickled? The sauce was very thin/runny, so it kept spilling out of the other side. I understand that thickening might require thickeners, however, so my thoughts are mixed on that. Guava Wang was great! I think i like the OG a bit better. Loved that I got it free with a $20 purchase. ? High Mountain Paradise? Guava Oolong latte was great! But oddly, maybe too creamy? Maybe just a preference thing since I am older than genZ, but next time I would ask for no cream cap or maybe just the cream cap :). Don't worry, I will be back! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - High Mountain Paradise, Guava Wang, scallion pancake chicken wrap - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

I love coming here for the popcorn chicken! I also always order the watermelon oat milk when it's in season and the matcha lattes. The service is fast and staff are helpful. I usually come here to meet up with friends and grab a snack. There's tables inside and some chairs outside to sit. There's lots of parking too. read more

BEST POPCORN CHICKEN EVER! It's so hard lately to find a boba shop that serves good popcorn chicken. I'm so glad I finally have a go to spot now. They give you the option of spicy or nonspicy. They even have the option to choose from dark meat or white meat. The quality is perfect. I've been to places where the chicken is so small you can only taste the batter but this place makes it perfectly. Spicy is good and taste is good! Highly recommend coming here for your popcorn chicken cravings. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Placed the order ahead of time via DoorDash and everything was ready upon arrival. I took the wrong exit off of 605 so I wasn't sure if my food would become soggy by the time I make it. Much to my surprise, everything stayed not only warm but CRISPY!! No sogginess in sight or taste! Incredible, knowing everything I ordered was topped with wet toppings or coleslaw/ vegetables. I couldn't help but devour my entire case of mapo tofu tots before even leaving the parking lot. Omg. Talk about flavor explosion nicely complimented by the wonderfully crispy tots!!! And the nori fish sandwich?! The best tasting fried cod sandwich I've had since moving to the US. IT WAS SO DAMN DELICIOUS MY DOG MANAGED TO POACH HALF OF IT!! She's not wrong. It's absolutely WORTH IT! The spicy Taiwanese fried chicken sandwich was also OMG. The buns were subtly sweet and the accompanying veggies sandwiched between the crispy chicken was just perfect. I don't think there was a single item I ordered that I wouldn't get on repeat. I can't wait to return for more and try other items. It's too bad the nori fish sandwich isn't a permanent menu item. I better hurry and go back for more gobbles! read more

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Customer service was good and wasn't too busy when i went. The popcorn chicken was sooo good with the green sauce. I also got the black sesame drink and didn't really like it, but other than that good place! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

First time here and I would absolutely come back again! Plenty of parking but because it's centered in a plaza you might have to drive around a loop or too when it's busy. Staff was helpful in recommending specific items based on what my likes were. They have a few different seating options with a long communal rectangle table with stools, a couple round tables with 4 chairs, and I believe a table outside big enough for 2. There was a few people studying which means it is mostly quiet and in the calmer side of noise level. They have a self serve water spout with cups on the side I had the spicy popcorn chicken with basil aioli. You can choose from white or dark meat, I chose white and it wasn't very juicy but tasted very clean and light, I very much enjoyed it! Definitely on the spicier side but the basil aioli helps cool it down. I also order the triple strawberry matcha and I enjoyed how strong it was! read more

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I came here with my girlfriends from my basketball team a couple weeks ago. I really like this chain and I'm excited that they are branching out to more locations. I ordered the scallion pancake wrap with crispy chicken. I enjoyed it and also liked eating the mabo tofu tots off of my friends plates. I had a yummy brown sugar boba drink as well. The place was kind of small, but it was clean and it had enough seating. The service was really nice and friendly, shout out to the black guy with the pretty eyes. read more

Stopped by for a drink and decided on a lychee pear blossom fruit tea with lychee jelly. Service was quick since there were not many people. The drink had refreshing fruity and floral notes, and the lychee jellies were delicious. Interior was clean and seemed like a good place to do work or study. read more

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Delicious and quick service. Clean bathroom and can see people like to work here. Tip is to bring your student ID for discount. 50% sweetness level is perfect. I recommend the lychee juice if you like fruity teas! The pudding is different than typical ones you get at boba places, similar to almond pudding. The camellia oolong milk tea is kind of half way between milk and tea, light. read more

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I really enjoy coming to this BOPOMOFO location! I've come several times now, and I like stopping by either for a meal or even if it's just for a drink or a little snack when I'm in the area. For drinks, my go-to has been their Blueberry Matcha! It's so yummy! I've also discovered a new favorite, the Mint Matcha Latte. It has matcha, oat milk, and muddled mint. Very refreshing, but I wish it came in a larger size as well. I appreciate that all of their drinks have an alternative milk or lactose-free milk! Their food items are so creative! I like the unique, modern take on classic Taiwanese foods! Of course their Popcorn Chicken is always a classic. I wasn't sure if I'd like the Vegetarian Popcorn Chicken, but it's actually really good too! Their Heritage Braised Pork Belly Bowl is also another fave--it's consistently good! It comes with braised pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, mustard greens, soy egg, and fried onions. I've been consistently going back to the Hainan Chicken Tacos. These come with shredded Hainan Chicken, ginger scallion salsa, sweet chili sauce, fried chicken rice, sweet pickled onion, and cilantro on a warm blue corn tortilla. Great combination of textures and flavors. Plus, they're 20% off on Taco Tuesday! The Beef Noodle Soup Sandwich is also super tasty. It really tastes like beef noodle soup in sandwich form! Mapo Tots are a good snack or side option as well. I like that BOPOMOFO offers seasonal menu items, so there's always new food and drinks to look forward to and try! Parking is available in the shared lot of the shopping plaza. It can get pretty full, but I've never had trouble finding a spot. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called to pick up your food. They have tables available inside if you want to enjoy your food and drinks there. read more

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Got to try Bopomofo's matcha and it was pretty good! I tried their Guava Matcha and it was really unique! The guava puree they used really mixed well with the matcha. Overall I thought the matcha quality was decent. They had plenty of seating dpace inside the restaurant. Service was quick and everyone working was friendly. Parking is in the plaza lot, which can get pretty busy at times. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Guava BA-LA Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

The barista recommended the strawberry matcha latte and it tasted like milk. The lychee cactus pear mostly tasted like lychee. The interior was nice, lots of people studying. read more

Been meaning to try Bopomofo but I live in NorCal so haven't had a chance until today! The hojicha latte is less intense than what I'm used to but still kept me up all night. The dark meat popcorn chicken is probably my favorite thing here. It did not disappoint. The beef noodle sandwich was an interesting experience and literally tasted like pho in a sandwich. The walnut shrimp sandwich was underwhelming and too dry for my taste. Staff were friendly, seating is limited. read more

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Located off South St in Artesia. Parking is shared with all the businesses in the plaza and it gets crowded with all the eating places here. The place is not too big there is one large long table along with two small round tables. They do have one restroom as well. The staff were friendly and helpful. I got the strawberry matcha it was good it's up there on my list. Overall had a good experience and I'll be back again. read more

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This is a cafe that loves! Ive wanted to come here for so long; im glad it didnt dissappoint! Strawberry matcha - new on the menu - absolutely perfect. Just what you'd expect but with more strawberry and doesn't overpower the matcha The brown sugar drink - amazing with pudding! Walnut tots - a seasonal item. Perfect glaze. Each tot has that crispy exterior Pork over rice - what a homely taste! Better than expected The space is small but somehow theres plenty of seating. Minimal cool vibes. I have to come back to try more!!!! read more

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Ordered a drink that really wasn't for me (oops). I returned to a line out the door and the staff were all so kind, understanding, and helpful with fixing it. 5 stars all around for staff and my new drink. Can't wait to come back and get other drinks! read more

First off, congratulations to Phil, Eric, and everyone else on the Bopomofo Cafe team on their seven-year anniversary. They opened in 2019, but I didn't get around to visiting any of their locations until late 2023, since I live in the Bay Area. The Artesia location was the first one I checked out, and it's the one I've been to the most since then (with San Diego in a close second). The best way I can describe my experience at Bopomofo Cafe is that I feel seen. I grew up straddling the line between two different cultures, and struggled with my identity as a Taiwanese-American. I've grown a lot in embracing that identity since then, and Bopomofo's offerings feel like further affirmation of my ethnic journey. I mainly come to Bopomofo for the food, although I do enjoy the drinks too. I've tried their honey walnut shrimp burger, Taiwanese chicken sandwich, nori fish sandwich, and mapo tots, and I've enjoyed them all. They have a harmonious blend of flavors that touches on both the Taiwanese and American foods I've enjoyed throughout my life. My go-to drink is the blueberry matcha latte, and I've enjoyed the BA-LA matcha and B.O.G. as well. For this Artesia location specifically, it's a nice and chill cafe atmosphere with cool original artwork on the walls and sufficient seating. (I've struggled with finding seating at the San Diego location, but I do what I can.) Every time I make visits back down to SoCal, I make it a priority to stop by Bopomofo Cafe. I'm still holding out hope for a location to open up here in the Bay Area, but until then, I'm happy to continue visiting the existing shops. read more

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Haven't been here in a minute, but decided to come in to cool down with drink. I ordered their Jin Xuan Oolong MT and it was so refreshing and delicious! I love oolong, and this was so much light and airy tasting than other oolongs I've tried. They also had a kids free drink they offer from M-Th so my son got a Orange Tofu drink (sorry I'm not sure what is was, but it reminded me of and orange flavored yukult, but not as sour). *BONUS: Phil, the owner/creator of Wongfu Productions was on site today and looked like he was product testing* read more

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Came in today around 12:30pm for a to-go order. After arriving home and taking out food items, i find a large live fly IN my food crawling all over. Unable to call the store to even let them know bc there's no number and don't have time to go back, just threw it in the trash. I also ordered two spicy Taiwanese chicken and those were fine. Disappointed. read more

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Bopomofo came highly rated by a friend who frequents the area so we had to give it a try. Nice space with lots of tables. Very sleek decor. We ordered 2 Ba-La matches one with oat milk, a Jasmine Green tea, and popcorn chicken. Everything was very tasty. The popcorn chicken was so addicting. D2 was the only one, only half satisfied w her drink. She just said it was whatevers. I enjoyed my Ba-La matcha as did D1. It was just okay to us, but glad we tried it out. read more

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Ordered the Hey Sesame Milk drink and I am not sure what I was expecting as far as flavor, but it was worth the wait to get it! I came here after lunch at one of the nearby restaurants for a sweet treat. It must have been a lunch rush because it took about 20 minutes for my drink to be ready. The servers let everyone know as they ordered that the wait might be a while, so nothing I could find a complaint about. I know it's a cafe, but none of the food options seemed to appeal to me to encourage a next visit. I will likely come back for another beverage. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - HEY Sesame Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

We placed an online order on a Tuesday evening to grab a quick bite for dinner. There was no line and no one else in the store when I came to pick it up. The store is nice and clean, the workers were friendly. The only thing I disliked was that the chairs/stools were backless, but that's just cause I like leaning behind something when I sit, haha. We ordered the Mapo Tots, Spicy Popcorn Chicken, and Taiwanese Fried Chicken sandwich. We didn't order any drinks. The Mapo Tots were SO FREAKING GOOD!! It was a bit on the oilier side, but somehow the tator tots were still so crispy. They put the perfect amount of cheese and green onions to balance out the tots and tofu. The actual mapo flavor was definitely there too...Would 100% order again. The spicy popcorn chicken was delicious as well. It was a bit on the saltier side, but the spices and aioli really brought it altogether. The Taiwanese Fried Chicken was SO DELICIOUS as well. I loved that you're able to choose the cut of meat you want for it online. We ended up going with the breast meat and it did not disappoint. It was so juicy and LEAN and the breading was perfectly crispy. SO GOOD!!! We added a fried egg to the order and it was a solid quick meal that satisfied our cravings LOL. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to take a picture of the chicken items we got, because we had already taken bites out of them but take that as a testament to how yummy this place is. I would definitely recommend this place for when you're craving something savory and quick! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Mapo Tots - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Drink was surprisingly very good, I usually stick to banana or strawberry matcha , but this flavor added a delightful twist that I didn't expect. It had a refreshing blend of blueberry that complemented the matcha perfectly. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Blueberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Bopomofo Cafe is a popular cafe chain! This chain was opened by the famous Phil Wang from WongFu, and I will say it has definitely improved over the years. This spot in Artesia has existed for a couple of years, and I really enjoy it. This location has great seating and interior designs. I really like the ambiance! The service was also really nice! Very friendly and quick. The Butter Honey Tots were tasty, although a little too sweet for my tastes. The drinks were both pretty good! I liked my BALA Matcha Latte a lot actually! Overall, Bopomofo Cafe remains a great cafe location! read more

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Moderate amount of seating with a few tables including one big one for a large group. Haven't tried the food. Only drinks. Vineyard green tea- jasmine green tea with grapes and pear with boba. Jin xuan oolong milk tea- floral, creamy tea w yummy chewy boba. 25% sweet, no ice. I would choose 50% sweet next time. read more

Love the Taiwanese cafe vibes here and the food is good. The popcorn chicken is one of the best in the area. Drink menu features classic favorites and seasonal specialties. I also like the braised pork rice. Community seating inside and some outside for hang out. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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One of my fave drink spots. The ba la matcha is my absolute go to! I always pair it with the popcorn chicken too, so juicy and tender! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - BA-LA Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

MY NEW FAVORITE GUILTY PLEASURE PLACE I'm obsessed. I'm literally still here eating the last few bites but I couldn't wait to review. We ordered: The Taiwanese Chicken Sandwich (Spicy) + Combo with Mapo Tofu Tots The Beef Noodle Soup Sandwich 10/10!!! Food is incredibly favorable, staff is quick and attentive, and you'll be finding me here often. The portions are filling! We share the tots that came with the combo and I'm stuffed. Obsessed!!! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

The wait's a little long depending on when you go and there are no seats inside the place -- you have to grab a plaza table/chair outside. If they had indoor seating, I may visit more often, but it's decent for grabbing to-go. Mapo-tofu tater tots are delicious and the drinks were yummy! read more