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    Bopomofo Cafe

    4.3 (730 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Linh P.

    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!

    Guava BA-LA Matcha
    Ivin Y.

    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.

    Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Yvette M.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Limited seating inside and a packed parking lot during peak hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    strawberry corn milk
    Criss N.

    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.

    Store front photo 5.28.22
    Mimi J.

    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 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Boba shop was simple with a dragon mural art on the walls. Very clean with indoor and outdoor seatings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Located near Jollibee, same plaza as Cafe 86 with lots of parking available.

    Popcorn Chicken, Hainan Chicken Tacos, Lu Rou fan
    Nichole T.

    Been here multiple times but always forget to review. Love this spot and love supporting Phil from Wong fu! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is in a plaza so parking isn't a problem, plenty of indoor seating and some outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    High Mountain Paradise, Guava Wang, scallion pancake chicken wrap
    Kelly N.

    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!

    Danelle L.

    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!

    Janette H.

    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.

    Mapo Tots
    Sylvie C.

    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!

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    Meggie T.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior was clean and seemed like a good place to do work or study.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Seasonal drinks
    Jessica L.

    Delicious and quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean bathroom and can see people like to work here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Spicy Popcorn Chicken
    Kimberly B.

    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!

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    Will you ever offer gluten free buns?

    Online order no longer works? Been trying for days

    Phone number? Trying to make sure they are open before heading out

    What are the straws made of? They don't get soggy at all, so much better than regular paper straws!

    I think they are bamboo fiber straws

    Is there wifi available here? Is this a good place to study/work?

    Not sure about WiFi but this location has a very small area for in-door & out-door seating- I don't think it's a good place to study/work.

    I can't seem to use the order online function for the atresia location on the website or Yelp, is it working?

    The online order function for the Artesia location is not yet open. They are still getting a feel for how things are running as they've been super busy in person everyday and once things start to smooth over, they will turn on the option but it… 

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    Saw that there was a longggg line that wrapped around the building, getting me to yelp out of curiosity. Were they doing a opening day promo or is this place just that good?!

    It was the grand opening for this location. The original is in the 626 and people will the trek out there to get it. It's good, but tastes and opinions are subjective. Definitely worth a try, and maybe you need to be lucky and be there when the line… 

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