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    Cafe 88

    3.9 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Bubble Tea
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    S17. Kung Pao Chicken
    Dan B.

    I spent six years living in China, so I feel like I have at least a halfway decent sense of what Chinese food should taste like. I know that Kung Pao Chicken is the go-to safe bet on the menu, kind of like the chef's choice of Chinese food. But man, this one just didn't land. I asked for a 4 out of 5 on spice, I wanted something with some heat, but not like a dare. What I got had all the firepower of a bell pepper. Maybe someone from rural Wisconsin might've found it adventurous, but for anyone who's had the real thing, this was at the same level of bbq sauce. One of the things I genuinely enjoy about going to Chinese restaurants is keeping up my Mandarin, having a quick chat with the staff, maybe hearing a few regional accents. No dice here. The guy up front was a white dude with no idea what zhōngguó cài even is, and the kitchen staff were speaking Spanish the whole time. Which, fine, but maybe don't brand yourself like you're bringing authentic Sichuan to town when the closest you get is a laminated picture of a dragon and some questionable chicken. Food was edible. Service was fine. Place was quiet. But the whole thing felt like the ghost of a Panda Express trying to pass as something more serious. I might give it one more shot in the future just to be fair, but for now, this was a miss.

    Combination Stir Fried Noodles
    Aja L.

    It's the Asian restaurant closest to campus. They offer spice levels that are only fairly accurate. I ordered a 4/5 and it seemed closer to medium spice. Oh Midwestern palates! The service was fair and the food came out hot in a reasonable amount of time. It's very much small mom and pop. Definitely Americanized for the college students.

    R4. Combination Fried Rice
    Casey V.

    One Dish that Beats the Rest. Fried Rice! It's real nice. The Crispy Mapo Tofu wasn't at all crispy which was a bummer :( But! The fried rice is stellar and worth coming back for!

    Watery milk tea
    Keith H.

    I hate to give negative reviews, so I apologize to the owners, but the original milk tea boba tea is not good. It tastes watery, and the bobas were over cooked and soggy. Good price, but not a good drink. I hope you will improve your boba tea and bobas.

    Combination fried rice and curry rice noodles

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    8 years ago

    Great spot... loved the noodles with chicken and tofu... long wait for the good spot..

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    This is my favorite and go to place. The boba tea and chicken fried rice are the best.

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    12 years ago

    I love this place! Good for that isn't ridiculously priced. Best to get it to go due to small amount of seating.

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    11 years ago

    Solid food and a big menu in a great location across from campus. It's a really small place, so sometimes it's cramped.

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    11 years ago

    Absolutely delicious Chinese food with great portions. Prices may a little bit higher, but the portions are worth it!

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    12 years ago

    Foods are ok. But service during peek hours is terrible. I have waited for 30 mins for a soup and still waiting when I am typing this.

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    If you are having trouble deciding between which boba place to go to in OKC, look no further!…read more Babble has a variety of yummy libations to insert your boba in, from slushies, milk teas, fruit teas, and lemonades. And the actual boba itself is great quality. I bought a Rose Milk tea and it was the best one I've ever had. CROFFLES! these tasty pastries need their own paragraph. They are a cross between a croissant and a waffle with flavored cream on top. We tried the taro and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavors, WOW! 10/10 in my book! What I like is that they cut it for you into 4 small pieces so that it doesn't get too messy as well! I will add it is a lovely space, lots of comfy seating and pretty aesthetics. Service was great, very friendly! They messed up and gave us an Oreo one, but they apologized and fixed it right away. :)

    Always like Babble! Babble is close to my work so it's my go to for some boba and maybe a quick…read morebite. I've only had their popcorn chicken and it always hits. Their chicken is nicely fried, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. I usually get the basil flavor with medium spice. As for boba, I think anything is great there. I like how they make their boba pearls. They are the perfect texture and has good flavor. I usually get their babble milk tea. Service is always good their and they have great seating. The wait for the food and drinks is never long. Babble is a great boba spot in okc!

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    The atmosphere here is very relaxed and welcoming. They have table games available, which is a fun…read moretouch if you want to sit and spend time with friends. They also provide WiFi, making it a good option if you are looking for a casual place to work or study. The staff was friendly and greeted me right away. Once I let them know I was picking up a Too Good To Go order, they started preparing it immediately. I was helped by Min, who was kind, efficient, and very helpful throughout the process. My order included: * Caramel black milk tea with brown sugar boba * Passion fruit green tea with mango popping boba The milk tea was smooth and creamy with a mellow sweetness from the brown sugar boba. The passion fruit green tea was refreshing and reminded me of something you might get from Starbucks, but with an added burst of flavor from the popping boba. Both drinks were yummy and well balanced.

    Fair price for boba tea drinks. The milk teas are not as creamy as the other boba tea shops. Only…read more$4.75 for each milk tea drink. The tiger sugar black milk tea with boba ended up being $5.97, cheaper than other tea shops. It doesn't taste as good as other tea shops though. Well, you pay for what you get. I was told they are opening another location in owasso soon but the current location has been opened for almost 2 years. It's pretty empty so it would make a good quiet study spot. WIFI is available.

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