One of the most popular boba shop in the 626 and it's warranted. Although I didn't get any drinks, the food here is pretty good. I tried the pineapple bun chicken sandwich, mapo tofu tater tots and popcorn chicken. I would absolutely recommend the mapo tots, it reminded me of chili cheese fries, but with an asian flair. Popcorn chicken came out piping hot and seasoned well, pretty neat that they also include a dipping sauce unlike most locations. The chicken sandwich on the other hand, looked promising, but tasted unique to me. Wasn't bad, just wasn't my cup of tea. There's a limited amount of parking in the shared lot and they offer seating inside and out. Overall, pleasant experience! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Mapo tofu fries, popcorn chicken, and taiwanese fried chicken sandwich with pineapple bun. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

After waiting 10 mins for my triple strawberry matcha was pretty disappointed in the drink, strawberry wasn't great, not sweet or tart just exists and the matcha was thick and left a powdery residue on my tongue :( read more

Was craving their popcorn chicken with their thai basil sauce since the last time I went in 2019! Still soo good and juicy just as I remember. Got their triple strawberry matcha latte and the staff recommended their guava matcha latte and it was pretty good! read more

I had a lovely experience here - the cashier was super sweet and helped me decide which drink to get. I ended up getting the guava matcha which was refreshing and not too sweet. Would definitely come again to try a different one:) read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

So many boba options in this area, but this place I hear good things about so had to give it a try. Really good boba, but the drinks is definitely more on the sweet end so go for less sugar. Only downside is you can't adjust the ice level. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

'Tis the "Wong Fu" Cafe! Been a few times and have ran into the cast :) Casual spot in the 626 to hangout with friends over drinks & noms. Order at the counter then self seat anywhere. Limited tables available - inside is ideal for parties of 2-4, while the patio has a few longer tables for larger parties of 6. It was towards the end of summer, so I opted for the spring/summer seasonal menu Watermelon drink to cool my afternoon with a splash of oat milk! 20 minutes passed and my food came but my drink (cashier mentioned would come out first within 5 minutes) had not. All indoor tables were full but thankfully they had a bench waiting area inside where I held food in my lap and waited. Turns out my order got STUCK because they couldn't reduce sugar level and left the order hanging :( They apologized and quickly made me a different drink, got the Summer Blossom Green Tea instead and it was indeed refreshing with the cool lychee/pear flavor. Aside from the drink mishap, I absolutely LOVE the creative concept in food here! HOT and NEW was the Hai Nan Chicken tacos and I HAD to try! The shredded chicken was not as juicy as I had hoped and the ginger/scallion sauce did not quite POP the flavor for $13, but fun concept nevertheless. Might have been an off day. The combination of mapo tofu & tater tots however... MMMM that was fun & delicious!!! Ate so fast I forgot to picture. Hits the spot, would recommend. read more

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Great service! Hardworking & polite team! Bopomofo Cafe has plenty of delicious drinks and food to choose from. I need to try them all! I especially enjoyed their Corn Matcha Latte recently! read more

Had their hoji-corn during their winter special. It was pretty interesting and I like their take on it. You would taste corn first then it somehow blends into the hojicha. I like how it worked out. My friend and I came on a Monday and unfortunately they close at 4. We arrived at 3pm and they didn't have anymore boba and only had either taro or egg pudding as toppings. I wanted to try their chicken but was already sold out too. The service was nice as the cashier did warn us how the drinks were currently a 15-20 min wait which was fine. Low key had mini starstruck moment after seeing Phil calling out the names and boba orders to assist which was pretty cool. Much respect. The inside had many seating but the amount of people waiting, some ended up waiting outside just it was that popular. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Hoji-corn and Strawberry Corn Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I'm glad we stopped by while we spent a few days in SGV! It's refreshing to see a menu that offers something different from other places. The mapo tots were delicious, not too spicy and the tots kept their crisp. The pineapple bread bun spicy chicken sandwich was a fun mix of sweet and savory, but it does get messy. We also got the strawberry basil ginger lemonade and loved that the lemonade wasn't overpowering like other drinks that are lemonades. Service was great and a great place to eat and chill! read more

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Frankie's Matcha - blueberry compote with matcha. The flavors blended well together and nothing was too overpowering. BA-LA Matcha - This has such a tasty and fruity flavor profile. It is guava and matcha together. Again, another drink wonderfully made. Spicy popcorn chicken - I don't know if my spice tolerance went down, but this was actually spicy. It was spicy enough for me which I really appreciate. I haven't had spicy popcorn chicken in a while. Honey walnut shrimp burger - I haven't had McDonald's in YEARS and when I bit into this burger it reminded me of McDonald's Fish Filet Sandwich; the crispiness of the patty, the shredded lettuce and the sauce. I enjoyed it very much. HEY sesame milk tea - A lot of boba places don't have black sesame so I wanted to try their version. When I took the my first sip of the drink (I don't know why) but I tasted a burger. Maybe because I just had their walnut shrimp burger. Thankfully though, the sips after it tasted like black sesame. Brown sugar pudding milk tea - Without adjustments the drink is very sweet. The drink itself is sweet and so is the pudding. A lot of their drinks are lactose free which is great!! There is indoor and outdoor seating, but they do get pretty busy. I will definitely be back to try their other drinks. read more

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I came here and got a boba milk tea, with a chicken sandwich. It was good. Honestly I wanted to come to see if that dude from Wong Fu was here. But he wasn't. It's a nice spot and I hope it stays open. read more

I tried the matcha bala drink. Bala is a guava common in Taiwan. The bala tends to settle on the bottom. The matcha tasted nice and not powdery/artificial. Unless you mix the drink and quickly sip while you make your straw around, the drink tastes like two separate drinks depending on where you put your straw. It is a fun combo! The sweet and tart combo. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Wow, this iconic boba store and restaurant is a gem that deserves a 6/5 if possible. I first heard about this place as one of the co-founders is Phil Wang, who is a founder of Wong Fu productions and also frequents the store! They are known for their delicious popcorn chicken (perfectly crispy), but their milk tea is also exceptional. I love that they have non-dairy substitutions for free, and they don't have too many options, which means that their teas are all fresh and perfected. I had their brown sugar assam milk tea with 50% sugar and thought it was perfect in every way. There are 3-4 dining spaces inside and 4-5 tables/benches outside. There is even a place to wait for drinks to be ready. Wait times can be long (15+ minutes even if one arrives right when the store opens), but it is possible to order ahead and come pick up if one is in a rush. The service is amazing. The person taking our order told us all about the different types of drinks and specials. She had a bubbly personality and treated us with great kindness. Lastly, the theme and decor of the restaurant are well thought out. Based on the Bopomofo system that Taiwanese children use to learn pronunciations of words, the store has the characters throughout, a cool neon sign showing the area code of 626, and two tigers battling based on a children's nursery rhyme. read more

I finally got the chance to visit bopomofo after all these years! It's great that they have online ordering because it was very convenient to order as we were heading over. They have so many unique drinks so it was difficult to choose. We chose the Ba-La Matcha and Mango Peach Breeze. Close to $8 per drink after toppings. I wished they had more topping options as well. I got a text notification that my order was ready. The parking lot is not that big and is shared with other businesses so it can easily get full. There is a separate line for pickup and in person orders. It was quick and easy. The Ba-La Matcha was our favorite, highly recommend! I've never seen a matcha and guava combo and it tasted great. Strong guava flavor so it kind of overpowers the matcha. The Mango Peach Breeze was refreshing on a hot day. You can definitely taste the jasmine green tea but not so much the lemonade. There were also little fruit bits in it too. The boba is a bit soft for my liking but that's personal preference. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in LA again to try their other drinks and food. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Ba-La Matcha & Mango Peach Breeze (seasonal) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've been to Bopomofo several times now and every time has been a wonderful experience. I especially liked the honey walnut shrimp sandwich and hainan chicken tacos. As for boba, I appreciate the natural flavors and ever-rotating seasonal selection. Ambiance is great and seating is usually quite available with outlets if you need to study or work for a while. The service especially shines--a few times Phil was the one giving out drinks which was a treat as a long-time WongFu fan. Today the cashier was Bruce, who was not only kind and efficient but also so considerate! He remembered my name when I placed a second order and even asked if I'd like the drinks later since I was getting them for someone else. Touches like that are so appreciated. Will be back! read more

Mmm their boba was SO good! The boba was nice and chewy and the tea a perfect strength. The boba is sweet so if you don't have a sweet tooth you can probably ask to lower it. I might try 75% next time. It's a small space but enough seats. Mostly because they have a long bench for people waiting. If you want to sit and hang out with friends you might have a harder time finding a table if they're busy. read more

Bopomofo has become an obsession. Not only do they have yummy drinks, but their food is delicious too! This cafe has been on my list for years, but being from NorCal, I haven't had a chance to visit until recently. We were staying in DTLA and Bopo was so good that we made the trek twice just for boba and food. My only regret is not having the stomach space to eat and drink more as there were so many more things I wanted to try. My favorites were the bala matcha drink and honey walnut shrimp burger. The popcorn chicken is up to standards and I loved their dipping sauce. Service is a bit slow, but that's cuz they're also processing tons of online orders. They're located in quite a busy plaza, but there is a parking lot available. Cute decor and a decent amount of seating inside. Definitely will be on my list to visit again the next time I'm in the area. Any chances you'll open up in the Bay Area in the future??? read more

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Great boba drink as usual. Long wait as usual. Regular usually order ahead online. It's open dining area with table inside and patio area. Make it large drink with $1 more. It's worthy. Ordered Orange Wang, Matcha Latte and Fall menu of Frankie's Matcha. Frankie's matcha comes with real blueberry compote. All of them taste great with all natural flavor. read more

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TLDR: aesthetic drinks, soft and chewy boba, good vibes all around :) I always love coming to Bopomofo for boba! They always have classic boba drinks and specials that you'd never find anywhere else. This time around I was feeling a bit basic and got the PSL drink with boba. The boba was perfectly soft and chewy and the drink was not too sweet (iykyk :P). It was pretty crowded but the line moved quickly. You can also order ahead to avoid waiting around. There's a couple tables inside and there's also a nice patio area outside if you want to chill with friends. They also have some food options that sounded pretty good if you want to eat there. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - PSL with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I ordered the Hainan chicken tacos for pickup. When I got home, I was absolutely shocked that I paid $13 +tax for 3 tacos that has only a few shreds of chicken covered with relish. The size of the tacos were equivalent to a nacho chip. Very disappointed. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

First visit to Bopomofo Cafe to meet with some friends. It was a nice day out so we sat outside (~4 tables that seat roughly 6). There is an option to order online or in the store. Mapo Tots ($11): Crispy tater tots topped with mapo tofu, ground pork, and cheese. An Asian take on chili cheese fries. I generally enjoy mapo tofu so this was quite tasty and the tater tots were cooked very well. Definitely a unique item I haven't seen anywhere else. Parking in this plaza is always bonkers since it's shared with Golden Deli. Street parking available if needed. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Mapo Tots - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The creative flavors is what piqued our interest. Between the black sesame, orange creamsicle, and the strawberry corn milk, we opted for the latter most. Strong fresh corn juice taste, not too sugary sweet at 75%, but the strawberry sorbet taste was not detected despite physically seeing it there. We went with a simple drink too - the brown sugar pudding milk tea with boba. At regular sweet, it seemed like 125% sweetness if offered at many other places (i.e., it's sweet af). But the pudding was minimally sweet haha. Good texture on the pudding, better bounce on the boba. Super friendly staff, they acted quick and made the drinks beautifully. To-go orders, so we didn't really experience the ambiance. It is a small place however. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Strawberry Corn and Brown Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Very creative seasonal drinks and very solid OG drinks. The assam black milk tea had always been one of my go-to's with very strong tea flavor and natural sweetness. I've also had the food once and it's pretty bomb. Some drinks though are better than others. I wasn't the biggest fan of the carrot matcha or the watermelon oat milk as I felt that the combinations didn't go that well together, but I know many others love it. The prices are on the steeper side but these mixtures are unique and you can taste that the ingredients are premium and fresh. Most recently tried the pumpkin spice latte and it was also very good, better than most other pumpkin drinks I've had. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Pumpkin Spice Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Go-to spot for consistent boba in the SGV!! I love the earl grey latte w/ brown sugar boba and tend to go for the lowest option for level of sweetness. Popcorn chicken is delicious also but Golden Deli right there so hard to order food anywhere else! read more

What an interesting blend of my fave foods! We got the taro milk with boba, bolo chicken sandwich, and mapo tots. Workers were nice and helpful, which is always appreciated. Cute waiting area. Lots of seating outside and a decent amount inside. I bet it gets packed at nights and on weekends though. The taro drink was almost too pretty to drink. But lemme say, it was one of the best tasking taro boba drinks I've ever had. Everything else we ordered was just delicious. It was all just so different. I think this place is definitely a must try! read more

Bopomofo Cafe - They cut a hole for the mapo tots box so it doesn't get soggy. Love it! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Solid Drinks a little more on the pricier side though. I really like their fruit drinks Lychee Berry Bliss & Berry Cooler. I recommend get 75% on the sweetness cause it can be a little on the sweeter side. The orange wang is also really unique, it's a creamy orange drink. All there milk teas and coffees are solid as well. The corn milk too. There's a lot of drink ahahaha. They are more known for their food though I would say it's worth trying for sure. Personally I think it's a lil overhyped but I still go often when I'm down in socal. It's also really crowded most of the time and parking can be rather difficult. I rarely stay inside cause of many people there are. They also pump out drinks really fast which is good. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Lychee Berry Bliss and Berry Cooler - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Welcome to BOPOCHELLA! Here they celebrate the BlACK PINK performing , this drink is a modified version of their HEY Sesame milk by adding REAL beet juice on top of their REAL black sesame paste!!! Sounds very interesting and tastes amazing! Limited offer : This weekend ONLY Service is great as usual!! Awesome people at a chilled vibing cafe :) read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Pink Venom - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This is one of those shops that make me so sad that I don't live near it!! I love this place!! Delicious and creative drinks, great Asian-fusion food, and good vibes! The also have free wifi and lots of tables for folks to do their work. I got the mapo tots and let me tell you... delicious! The tots stay crispy and the mapo tofu tastes like traditional mapo tofu, a combo that I never would have put together but comes out amazing. For my drink I got the HEY sesame and it was equally tasty. On the sweeter side so definitely ask for less sugar if you like things less sweet. Plus they use all lactose milk & if you want oatmilk, it's free of charge! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I know, I know. You're going to tell me all about how Bopomofo started and their "famous" owners, but it's not their owners that make me like this place. Their popcorn chicken and bubble teas were very tasty. Crispy, bite sized pieces are yummy goodness are always a win in my book. They were out of the HEY Sesame Milk, but their Strawberry Basil Ginger Lemonade and Taro Sweet Milk were oh so yummy. Go visit just because, perhaps bring a side of rice because I'm a lover of rice and I can't go without it. read more

This business does have many customers. They typically have a line especially during lunch time. They have equal amounts of seating indoor and outdoor. After placing your order, it does take them about 18-20 minutes to prepare your drink order. They do have a small seating area for those waiting to take their order to go. Strawberry Corn Milk- 8/10 This drink has a unique taste. I would mention getting this drink 50% sweet as it was a bit too sweet for my liking. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Strawberry Corn Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great brunch and lunch spot! Came for drinks but couldn't help myself from ordering some small bites too. The "small bites" ended up being a lot more than I expected - my friend and I even had leftovers. The staff were super friendly and helpful with suggestions. You order at the front and then sit down at the back of the cafe. I went on a weekday so fortunately there was a lot of sitting space. I would definitely recommend the drinks! I really like the texture of the tapioca balls here. The mapo tofo tater tots were really tasty, but just slightly salty for my taste. I would recommend trying the pineapple bun pork chop sandwich (if you were to only choose one). I'll come back next time I'm in LA to try more of the menu! read more

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Came for drinks after dim sum. This place is located in a strip mall and there's plenty of parking in the lot. I got the seasonal drink and I liked it a lot! Wasn't too sweet at all. My friends and I got a bench outside and it was nice to just hang out and catch up. I definitely want to come back and try the food. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've only been wanting to go to Bopomofo for the last five years and guess what, I finally got to go. I was scared when I first started reading reviews that everyone felt like it was overhyped because they have a huge following. We ordered ahead, per their recommendation, and they called our order literally when we walked in. It was a weekday in the afternoon so they were not busy at all because I can see they've really thought about the customer experience on their busy days and times, which I absolutely appreciated. The shop isn't that big but there are a few tables and chairs to eat. It's definitely a place where you have to grab and go due to the limited seating. I ordered the shrimp burger, mapo tofu tots, and a few seasonal drinks. The shrimp burger was legit because it was all shrimp. Nice balance of other toppings to the burger and the bun matched the sandwich well. The mapo tofu tots were also great but seemed fairly pricely for the quantity. I would also like a bit more mapo tofu to tot ratio...and when that happens, I would like a side of rice to clean up the sauce - ha! As someone who is out of state, I enjoyed my experience and would go back if I was in town and try different items I didn't get to this time around! Highly recommend! read more

I can't believe I have yet to try Wong Fu's cafe until now, even after having lived in LA during their golden age of content creation. The phonetically named 'Bopomofo' Cafe offers a great mix of boba and hearty Taiwanese snacks that made this an exciting visit. For my fellow vegan/plant-forward friends, their Mapo Tots (no cheese) ($14) and Soy Popcorn Chicken ($14) are two staples that should be added to your eating arsenal. The tots are just as you'd expect with the spicy mapo flavor going really well over the potato pockets, and the soy meat karaage essentially reminded me of all the spots I ate in Japan that offered this selection. Sauce wise - only ketchup is vegan but it doesn't make or break the dish at all. For my drink, I ordered a Guava Matcha Milk Tea with Boba and it was fantastic. Oat milk as a non-dairy substitution is offered at no additional cost which is how it should be everywhere. I loved my drink for it's actual half-sweetness, chewy boba, and perfect blend of matcha. Note: restaurant gets packed and the layout makes it a bit tight when you're in line waiting to place your order. If you're arriving for lunch with a party, I recommend having someone go in to wait in line or claim one of the few tables inside. Free parking is available in the plaza's lot or on the streets if the lot is full. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Mapo Tots & Soy Chicken Karaage - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I came here on a Wednesday afternoon and supposedly it wasn't too busy. However most of the tables were taken, I was lucky enough to snag a spot. I decided to order the Iced Coffee Milk Tea and Spicy Popcorn Chicken. They both tasted really good. This was probably one the best Iced Coffee Milk Tea I had in awhile. Overall the service was good, and I like how there was some open space and how the tables are more towards the sides of the place so that way it keeps it open. This is a really good spot to study (I was here for about 4 hours) as long as your able to snag a spot. I would strongly recommend checking this place out if your in the area! I definitely want to come back and try some other foods and the Sesame Drink. read more

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I love Bopomofo and try to stop by every time I'm back home in the 626. The decor is lovely, but there are not too many tables so it may not make for a great study spot. Especially since they have food, too, and I imagine a lot of people like to sit down and eat. It's been a while since I tried the food, so I won't review it. But I love their Jasmine milk tea. My last visit they were out of jasmine so I got the blueberry lemonade instead. It was okay, but the assam black milk tea w/ caramel pudding was really good. And this is coming from someone who isn't usually a fan of black milk tea. Service is great and the cashier was very kind and high energy, despite the line. Bopomofo can and will get crowded. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Blueberry lemonade & assam black milk tea caramel pudding - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've been here before for the drinks but during this visit I wanted to try the food and I am super glad I did. I ordered the honey walnut shrimp burger and it was soooo good. I loved the patty itself and I think the jalapeños really complimented the burger really well. I got here before the lunch rush so I was able to dine in the inside area. The crowd builds up fast and probably at random times. They do have additional sitting outside. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - 2 honey walnut shrimp burger, regular tots, mapo tofu tots - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I went to try bopomofo as I remembered seeing a friend post about their chicken nuggets when they were visiting LA, not realizing it costs $12. You can choose white or dark meat/spicy or nonspicy. Both versions come with a dipping sauce. The chicken nuggets were crunchy and the dipping sauce was good, but not $12 good. I think the food is a bit overpriced and it takes a minute for it to be made. I had originally ordered a roasted oolong milk tea with 100% sugar, but did not like it - didn't like the tea they used and it was too sweet. I happen to see someone else getting their drink remade and thought I would ask. I ended up switching and getting the assam milk tea with 50% sugar. The second drink was better, but still not great, especially at $5.50-7 for a drink. The assam tea flavor was very light. I really appreciate the staff member/(drink policy) remaking my drink, but unfortunately, it just isn't to our taste. Great customer service/pleasant experience, small space, and parking is a bit tight. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Assam milk tea and chicken nuggets - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Unbelievable chicken sandwich and mopo fries! Service was nice and quick and the food came out hot and fresh! read more

Recently, I visited Bopomofo for the 1st time! I got the HEY Sesame Milk because I was craving black sesame and something that wasn't too caffeinated nor sweet. This drink was the perfect choice. If you decide to order this, then make sure to mix it well to get the tasty blend of black sesame, honey, and milk. The service was great as well; there was a line out-the-door, but it moved quickly and the staff were friendly. The shop's casual, but it was kind of noisy when I went on Sunday early afternoon. I think it'd be a good place to hang out, but I suggest going at off hours for quiet study/work time. read more

Bopomofo Cafe - Halloween decor, hand sanitizer, and water station - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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