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    Bubble U

    4.3 (818 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    My happy place! Luna Matcha with taro pudding and aloe vera.
    Dalana C.

    Bubble U has relocated! So happy for them for expanding and for this much more convenient location. The original owners are here now with the og Chinatown location managed under someone else. The owner was so nice and patient, answering all of my questions as i had my senior moment, forgetting what i used to order. Heads up, their tea drinks have a strong level of caffeine so if you'd like to opt out, be sure to let them know. I ordered the Peach Tree without caffeine, mild sweetness, with their unmatched sea salt cream topping, and added their homemade brown sugar mochi! Love that i can get my mochi jelly fix here too, and not have to always go to torotea. The interior at this place is more relaxed and roomier than the Chinatown location too, which is another bonus. I was alone but as I stepped out and took my first sip the words just slipped out of my mouth, "that is so good." I mean all the ingredients are so high quality here, the peach drink is made from an actual whole peach blended up and the foam topping is uber creamy. They still claim their rank in my top all-time fave boba spots. And they also sell a handful of Japanese snacks!

    Hannah M.

    I enjoyed my Thai tea here a lot. The tea tasted fresh and like it's brewed daily. It also had a potent tea taste versus being watered down and tasteless. The service was friendly and fast, and I particularly liked the ability to order on a kiosk at the counter. The store is spacious with plenty of seating and very clean. Definitely would return again when we're in downtown LA.

    Green honey milk tea
    Jeremy S.

    I visited Bubble U for a second time during Christmas Eve and enjoyed the honey milk tea ($5.49). As expected, the drink tasted delicious because I ordered my favorite flavor for iced tea. However, they charge extra if you don't want to put in any ice. They had a holiday-themed boba cup and a reusable bag to hold the drink on the way back. I'll try to bring the bag back on my next visit even though it has a holiday theme. Last time I visited, they had Lunar New Year designs on their cups, so I can appreciate the thought put into their products. Unfortunately, their website says that this store will close on April 30, 2025. It was a pleasure visiting this boba shop, and it'll be missed.

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    Brenda L.

    The good: We ordered a caramelized pineapple green tea and avocado coconut mango drink with 25% sweetness for both. The level of sweetness was great in each. The avocado part of the drink was creamy. The charred pineapple slice on top of the drink was tasty and visually cool. The bad: They had two self-ordering tablets but only one was working. There's no outdoor dining. There's a machine inside (maybe a cotton Candy machine?) that's out of order. I couldn't taste the coconut in my drink (maybe it was coconut water?). The interesting: It's an extra 30 cents to get your drink with no ice.

    Interior seating
    Sokna S.

    Drinks: 4/5 Good flavor, sweet/tart/refreshing. Nice portion, drinks are highly customizable. Service: 3/5 Machine orders, not much a service location. Ambiance: 4/5 Clean, nice decoration, and decent spacing.

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    Judah Y.

    No egg pudding! Google said this store had it so I'm sad about that. There's not a lot of street parking bc of how busy the area is. The staff was very helpful. The inside is very cozy and aesthetically appealing. Pistachio honeydew melon milk tea was delicious.

    John C.

    Self service and very clean. The worker was kind when handing us our drink. The drinks themselves were on the pricier side (~7/8$) however, I will say it was some of the best boba I have ever had. The taste of the mango matcha was amazing and surprisingly neither overpowered the other. The tapioca itself was fresh and great texture. The grape slush drink was amazing and mouth water. I am wishing I had both as I write this review but sadly I live in Orange County so it's not very realistic for me to go to LA specifically for this shop haha. If you're near I couldn't recommend more that you go.

    Uji Matcha Milk Tea (Left), Strawberry Paradise Smoothie (Middle), and Taro Milk Tea (Right)
    Jennifer K.

    Cute little hole in the wall boba cafe! I got the Uji Matcha Milk Tea while my family got the Strawberry Paradise Smoothie and the Taro Milk Tea. The Uji Matcha Milk Tea is great, nothing special about it. The Strawberry Paradise Smoothie is very creamy, it tastes like Nesquik Strawberry Milk. The Taro Milk Tea is also good, but it just tastes like your average taro milk tea. The drinks also come in this harder plastic which I like! The cafe is small, but it's very cute and clean. There's two kiosks to order from, and you can also order with an employee. There's also a cotton candy machine near the register. The decor is cute, simple but nice. There's plenty of seating, but the cafe can get full fast. People are constantly going in and out of the cafe so I'm unsure if there's air conditioning, but if there is, you won't feel it with the opening doors and body heat. I would come here again! I didn't notice they had sold ramen when I went there, but now I'm very intrigued. There's also plenty of drink options so you're bound to find something you like.

    Banana Matcha 香蕉抹茶拿鐵
    Claudia R.

    The staff is friendly and helpful. The service was fast. The drink came out perfect- it was exactly what I ordered. Banana matcha with brown sugar mochi was amazing.

    Rose milk tea and white peach oolong
    Bonnie D.

    Haven't been here in over 5 years and the tea is still the same! We got the rose milk tea and white peach oolong tea. I like to order my teas with less sugar because I like the strong tea flavor and you definitely taste the good quality tea in their drinks. They upgraded to kiosk ordering and its card only.

    Matcha banana milk tea

    You wouldn't expect a milk tea shop in this part of downtown Los Angeles , but Bubble U is a hidden gem! Walking in, I was greeted by the staff member, with a digital display available to order. I decided to get the matcha banana milk tea and a Thai milk tea, both at regular sugar. The matcha banana milk tea was so good! I loved the balance between the matcha and banana flavor, with the organic milk also being tasted. The Thai milk tea was also good, though the Thai tea flavor was more subtle. I find that to be a positive when a lot of tea shops cheap out with cheap Thai instant tea powder. Instead, you taste the quality of the Thai tea here! Prices are good, especially considering the high quality of ingredients! No cheap non-dairy creamers or powders like in some milk tea shops! If I am in the downtown Los Angeles area, I will definitely be getting more drinks at Bubble U!!

    Black Sugar Milk Tea and Luna Matcha
    Ashley P.

    A cute boba place in Chinatown! I ordered in the kiosk and my drinks came out relatively quick after that. I got the Luna Matcha and it came with a cutie little dragon art on top of the sea salt foam! I also got the Black Sugar Fresh Milk. Both drinks were so good and perfect for my boba craving. The matcha they use is uji matcha from Japan and you can really tell the quality of matcha is high! The customer service is excellent as well! I was struggling with putting my straw in and the employee saw and kindly assisted me! Would def return if ever in the area!

    Ceylon milk tea with boba
    alexandra k.

    I was a bit confused when I walked in because there is a boba drink-making machine on one of the counters by the front but also a tablet to place orders, and no workers visible, and no bell for service! I ended up pulling back the half curtain and shouting loudly to the back a couple of times before I got someone's attention to ask questions. I was disappointed that they didn't have any oolong tea offerings since that's my go-to order, but I spoke with one of the workers who said they were pulled all of their oolong based drinks because the tea leaf quality from their distributor was not up to their standard. I ended up ordering a Ceylon milk tea with boba at 75% sweet, which was still a bit sweet for me. Their boba texture was softer than I liked and was notably smaller in size, although the drink to boba ratio was good! The Ceylon tea also didn't shine through for me.

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    Ask the Community - Bubble U

    Does the lavender bubble tea have any dairy if subbed with almond milk?

    Nope. No dairy

    What coffee drink would you recommend that isn't too sweet?

    Most drinks can adjust the sweetness. We highly recommend the Sea Salt Coffee. Sugar level options: 25%, 50%, 75%, regular or no sugar.

    Is there outdoor seating during Covid times?

    Dear customer, There are public facilities to sit outside.

    Which one is their regular milk tea?

    Signature black. I get it with extra creamy milk, which I believe is just Strauss barista milk, which all the good coffee shops use to make lattes. it's the best in town guaranteed. Only other place that comes close is miss cheese.

    Do they sell red bean smoothies?

    No, only taro, oreo cookie, matcha, thai tea, mango, strawberry banana, and coconut pineapple smoothie.

    Do they still have the pikachu carrier?

    Yes

    Is the rose matcha vegan?

    Rose Matcha could be vegan if substitutes with almond/soy/oat milk.

    Are the bubble teas gluten free? Can the Taro be made gluten and dairy free?

    I just asked and they said that the boba not sure that it is gluten free. But the taro is made dairy free.

    Do they have Strawberry milk tea?

    We will have a natural strawberry milk tea coming out Around April. We use fresh natural strawberry and no syrup. Highly recommended!

    Is their student discount a wide known thing or do you have to ask them?

    Hi, We gave student discount for his/her drink when students provide ID and proved they are students. Student discount is limited one drink for each student. Feel free to… 

    Will you guys open on New Years 1/1/19?

    Yes, we will open on 1/1/2019

    Do your milk teas use dairy free creamer or have dairy free options?

    Hi Emily, Our regular milk tea are dairy creamer. We also provided almond milk and soy milk as an option.

    Do you guys have a parking lot? I tried finding street parking but its almost impossible where you guys are located.

    Dear Millicent, Thank you for interested Bubble U! Unfortunately, there are no parking lot provide for our location. It’s a big problem for our guests who are not living in… 

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