My go-to is the bubble milk tea, which is made perfect every single time. Pricing is a bit steep, but I'll splurge once in a while for good boba. Boba is warm and always perfectly chewy. I get no ice in my drink so that the boba doesn't harden up and I appreciate the baristas not skimping on milk tea. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

New Taiwanese boba place that took over the old Jogurt. I wasn't sure what to expect when I came in on a Sundays afternoon? But there was already a line so I had to be in the right place. You can order at the counter or the QR code, they also have tea tasting sessions I believe which are at certain scheduled times. I had a few of the teas which were good in flavor and the boba was really soft. I enjoyed there traditional brown sugar one. Can't wait to try other ones read more

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I have been wanting to try the newest location since seeing the SGV and OC locations with their lines and wanted to try it before the lines got long. I came in on a Thursday afternoon around 3pm and there was no line (yay!) but there was a steady flow of people coming and going. Decor looks bright, new and spacious. I didn't want to order at the kiosk as I wanted to get recommendations on 3 of their best drinks. They had little jars of tea leaves at the register if you wanted to try smelling the tea leaves. I declined this time. I ended up ordering the cassia black tea with mousse, classic bubble milk tea and the seasonal grape osmanthus oolong tea with konjac, with came out on July 4th. I got all drinks with "Perfect" amount of sweetness & normal amount of ice. The cassia black tea was the least sweet & you can really taste all the different notes of the tea. The mouse was a thick foam with a hint of salty & works really well with the tea, when you stir or mix it in with the tea. The classic milk bubble tea was good too. The black tea flavors came through just like it should. The ratio of milk to tea was spot on and the boba was perfectly cooked soft with QQ. I probably won't get this again because I want to try all their other special drinks! The grape green tea with konjac was the sweetest & so refreshing! There were light floaty "ghost"-like green grapes that gave a burst of green grape flavor. The konjac bits were nice & chewy QQ. This was my favorite of the 3 drinks. All 3 drinks came out to $28, including a tip. It would be pricey to some as all 3 drinks were about 12 oz each. But I know & can taste the quality ingredients & effort that went into each drink. They do taste the closest to tea shops in Taipei. read more

I stopped by here for their soft opening. They weren't busy so that was nice compared to their other locations. I got their seasonal drink, the peach oolong tea which came with bits of peaches and some kind of jelly. I do love the floral taste of the tea and it wasn't overwhelming nor underwhelming....it was just right. It may have been a bit too sweet for me though even though i got it less sweet. It definitely had a vibrant peach flavor which was nice and the peach bits gave the drink some pulp. The downside of this place is that none of their drinks were lactose free so my husband couldn't get anything from their menu. Even the customized drinks cant be made lactose free. Not sure if its worth the drive for me to come out and get their drinks since I dont live in the area. read more

Honestly if you are looking for TEA BASED authentic boba. This is the place! I love the taro options and the fruit teas but if I'm looking for a more traditional milk tea, the tea flavors are there! They take their time so it's not always as quick as you would expect. It's more of a order and go versus a chill at the café type of vibe. read more

came during their soft opening and the inside is bright, clean, and spacious. service was spectacular, the cashier was knowledgeable and gave us recommendations i got the passion fruit creamy lemon and it was so refreshing!! it had the perfect amount of creaminess and the passion fruit was fresh, not a jam. it had great flavor. although i'm not the biggest fan of their prices. my sister got the boba milk tea and that was $8.50 on its own... for a small cup. i'll have to come here when im willing to splurge read more

CHICHA San Chen - boba milk tea lemon creamy with passion fruit - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

* osmanthus oolong milk tea: 3/5 - decent but wouldn't get again. Tasted more like an iced tea than any sort of milk tea imo. No milk/creamy consistency. I wish there was more creaminess and stronger tea flavor for a milk tea. Once I got my brain to think of it more like a very light iced tea then I thought it was decent. I wouldn't pay this much for this though. * high mountain milk tea: 2/5 - I've never tasted a buttery popcorn drink before. If that's what you're looking for this drink tastes just like butter popcorn. Personally not a fan of drinking popcorn and could only take a few sips. Also not creamy or milky at all. Each drink was $7.40. I can definitely taste that these drinks have quality tea to them which is why I understand the price. I do wonder though if they use real whole milk? Just curious since it was very watery texture wise. Ambiance is beautiful inside the store. Nice design and layout. Parking is in a center. Easy. Service was nice. They offered us samples even when we ordered for pickup. We tried their iced oolong honey tea as a sample and it was pretty good, so I wonder whether their straight teas are much better than their milk teas. Ordering via their website was slightly challenging. There's definitely some bugs to it they need to work out for a better customer experience/flow. For example, click on a menu item to read more about the item and go back to menu page and it takes you right back to the top so you have to scroll back to your original position. As well as not a fan of all the hoops to go through in order to just simply Apple Pay. Nor the names and layout of their online ordering menu. Search bar also didn't work for me. read more

We were soooo excited when we saw this location under construction cuz it is a lot closer to home. And guess what? They're currently on their soft opening! We went on their first day of soft opening and it did not disappoint! Staff were nice and attentive. Especially the guy from tea tasting station, very knowledgeable and he made us some great tea! The store is a lot more spacious than the Rowland location which allows more people to chill. Drinks wise, their less sweet was sweeter than Rowland. Hopefully they can get it fixed and tone down sugar level in the future. read more

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I tried the green tea with milk and dong ding oolong tea with milk today during their soft opening. I like the green tea better but I do wish the tea flavor was a liiittle stronger. For the price and the hype, I don't think it is thaaat good. And since I don't live close to it, I think I would opt for other boba places. This location is very nice and the wait isn't crazy compared to other locations though! I went at around 2pm on a Sunday and there were maybe 8ish people in line before me. read more

Stopped by Chicha San Chen in Chino and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The green tea with passion fruit was not overly sweet. Staff was friendly and the little badge they gave out was a fun touch that made the visit feel special. Definitely coming back to work my way through more of the menu. read more

I came to Chicha San Chen for the first time based on my friend's recommendation. Sometimes I'm skeptical of boba recommendations because the competition here is so tough--there are just so many good spots. However, Chicha San Chen is probably now my favorite boba/tea spot of all time. I'm so sad there isn't one closer to me! But from the moment you walk into the store, its so clean and immaculate. You can tell it's all about high-quality, fragrant tea. All the staff were extremely attentive and friendly. Tea can be intimidating because there are so many choices, but the staff were very patient and even let us smell all the teas before recommending a few. I chose the mango oolong tea, and it was sooo delicious! They understand that you don't need a bunch of sugar to make a drink taste good--the tea really speaks for itself. If the drinks alone don't convince you, this location offers a special service where the staff will actually showcase a tea for you to try. It's a short 10-minute experience where they teach you about different teas and roasting techniques, and you get to pick one to taste--completely free! I'm already excited to come back next time! read more

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So happy that there is a Chicha San Chen near me. No longer need to drive to San Gabriel! And no super long lines. The milk tea is freshly made so it does take time to get your drink, but it is worth the wait. The boba comes out nice and warm too. One of the best boba milk tea places! Sad that they only have one size. The inside is clean, bright and minimalist. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

Stopped by Friday evening to check out the soft opening of Chicha San Chen. This was my first time visiting any of their locations so it was nice to see and check off my list. The interior is very clean and bright. There were a lot of people waiting for their drinks - I believe I waited about 15-20 mins for mine. I got the cassia black tea with mousse with light sweetness. It wasn't bad but it personally wasn't my favorite; I think I have to get it with perfect sweetness to make a final impression. Overall, it's worth checking out! read more

CHICHA San Chen - Cassia black tea with mousse & Osmanthus oolong tea with organic milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

This is the 4th location I've tried, and they have all been excellent with their tea and toppings. They have a very precise method of brewing their teas which makes every drink very consistent. I love knowing that I can expect the same taste each time, since it's something that other tea shops can struggle with. This location is located in a huge shopping center with plenty of parking. read more

Drinks are pretty good but they definitely need more staff because it takes more than 20 minutes to get a drink here every time. There's always people with really large orders, so it takes a very long time to eventually get your drink. This happened every time I went, I waited 20 minutes for a drink that's expensive. Please hire more staff! read more

i like chicha san chen. i dont remember what i get so i got the lemon osmanthus honey. it was just lemon tea.

I'm so happy that another location opened in Chino Hills! We stopped by on a Saturday evening, and the shop wasn't as busy compared to their other locations. We ordered the bubble milk tea and received a complimentary button with our order. The tea flavor really shines through in their drinks. CHICHA is one of our favorite boba shops! read more

Very tart and the mousse is perfect. Not too heavy, but enough tang. The wait time is a bit of long and I could not adjust the sweetness. read more

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I was so excited to see that Chicha san chen opened in Chino Hills! The tea is so fresh and so beyond flavorful. The oolong tea is always brewed to perfection and always hits the spot. I love getting the oolong without any sugar and it's always perfection. There usually is a line, but trust me, it's worth the wait. read more

John was awesome today with his presentation. We enjoyed the tea tasting of all the different oolong teas. The presentation was beautiful and very clean. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

Came here after seeing so many people post about it -- finally gave in to the hype. I got the Dong Ding Oolong Tea with cream, and wow, it was way better than I expected. The tea flavor was super smooth and roasted, and the cream made it feel like a warm hug (even though I got it cold lol). Not too sweet, just right. My friend got the Osmanthus Oolong with konjac jelly -- super refreshing and not something you find at regular boba spots. It actually tasted like tea, not just sugar water. One thing I didn't expect: there's a tea tasting area right at the front. Kinda felt like walking into a calm little tea bar -- super clean and chill vibe, way more peaceful than most boba shops. Didn't have time to try the tasting set this time, but definitely wanna come back for it. They're doing some soft opening promos right now too -- if you order 2/4 drinks, you get a cute keychain, pin, and even a cup. Nice little surprise. ：） If you're a real tea person, this place hits different. ：D read more

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I've heard about this place for ages -- always super long lines. Finally got a chance to try it today since I had a meeting nearby. Tried two drinks: the Classic Bubble Milk Tea with no sugar (was worried the pearls might be too sweet), but it turned out just right. Strong tea flavor and not too heavy -- hope I can still sleep tonight :D. The other one was the Passion Fruit Green Tea, also no sugar, but it felt a bit too light. Might go with light sugar next time. There's also a tea tasting area inside, which looked really nice and chill, but I was in a rush so didn't get to sit down -- definitely coming back to check that out. They're doing a soft opening right now, and if you buy enough drinks, you get some cute gifts like a keychain, pin, and a cup. Nice touch! read more

CHICHA San Chen - Promotion giveaways :D - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

I used to travel to the SGV for their tea. Now there is a location in Chino! Great quality tea and fresh flavors. I love the pineapple honey tea with konjac jelly. Prices are higher than other tea places but quality isn't cheap. Average $8 a tea, one size. Lines have been short during their soft opening. I don't think this will be the case once the word gets out. Lines at the SGV location were at least a 30 minute wait. read more

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The drinks were alright. Definitely overpriced. They had four people working but it still took 10 minutes for the drinks. Drinks were 7 8 dollars a cup a d it was not worth it. There's a lot of space inside, kinda 2 much space read more

ChiCha San Chen is a hidden gem for tea lovers. The flavors are incredibly refined--each sip feels thoughtfully brewed and well-balanced. You can really taste the quality in every cup. The staff was kind and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. The interior has a clean, airy feel that's both relaxing and stylish--such a comfortable space to hang out or unwind. Also loved the little extras they offer, like samples. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Make sure to book your free tea tasting and you will understand how they harvest each leaves and different kind of teas. read more

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fragrant tea, rich in tea flavor . ..................................... I'll come back read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

I accidentally ordered the wrong drink and I wanted the ding dong oolong tea with milk. They did not let me change it and told me to order an entirely new drink. I do recognize that it was my fault because I didn't know they had multiple ding dong oolong tea drinks but I feel like this situation could've been handled better. The guy who helped me did not ask management or anyone else if I could change it - he just said no. I'm pretty disappointed in the customer service here. read more

Usually go to the one in Rowland but was in the area and noticed they had one in Chino! How exciting. Stopped in and got what I usually get. Place is nice and clean. Tea was okay, but the gentleman taking my order was a bit rude and were rushing my partner and...meh, just didn't feel as inviting as the Rowland location so maybe that's why my experience was off. Shame honestly. I went on a Tuesday (2/24) at around 1PM. Order #016 read more

I love this location for the friendly staff and consistently quick service. Every drink is made with freshly steeped tea, but the team works so efficiently that there's never a long wait. I've tried almost all of the seasonal taro drinks and every single one has been incredible. I usually order with less sweetness and less ice, and they always get it exactly right. read more

Service was good and helpful. It's a soft opening and i love the ambiance inside. Looks very nice and clean. This is the first time I tried out this place since I've heard about chicha from other people. I had their ding dong oolong tea with boba and I feel like if you don't like sweet tea, this would be good for you. I had the perfect level for sweetness but it tastes like 50%-70% sweetness to me. It has a faint tea taste, not as strong as I thought it would be because when I stepped into the store, the tea smell was strong so I assumed their tea would have strong tea taste. My husband had their green tea + milk and it's on the sweeter side. Their coconut gel and boba tastes amazing!! read more

Wow! Very clean, welcoming, and amazing drinks. I loved the ambience. I felt like I was transported into a small tea shop in the mountains in Asia. Such a beautiful place and was given samples to try. I got the Oolong Osmanthus with grass jelly and the Peach oolong with mousse I believe. Both so good. You can adjust sweetness level too. I loved the peach drink! Definitely try if you are in the area. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

The ambiance was amazing and super clean spot. Service was amazing and service was so quick. The drink was beyond my expectations. So delicious and refreshing. Highly recommend this drink. So sad the location is a bit far from me or I'd be there everyday. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Peach green tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

Came here during the first week they just opened. The line was out the door. It really sucks that they don't offer online ordering during the weekends. There is only one cashier, which makes things go so slow. On top of that they are doing the job of two people. Calling drink orders and taking orders at once. There was a self ordering kiosk on the side but it wasn't open On top of that, the day I came, they only had ONE person making the tea. She was making the tea nonstop while the others who were putting toppings into the cup were just standing there doing nothing. It made literally no sense to me and they really should have another person making the tea. The drinks came out in a reasonable time frame after ordering but I felt like they could have been faster if they were more organized. In total I waited close to an hour for 2 drinks. I have been to their other locations and I've never seen just one person making the tea. They have two stations and two people should have been making tea. Other than that their drinks have the same quality control and taste just as good as the other locations. Boba is nice and chewy and the tea is very strong and fragrant. I asked for less ice but they put a lot of ice in. When I finished my drink there was a ton of ice in it. read more

One of the best Osmanthus Oolong Teas I have ever had! And the customer service is really good here, as well. I can't wait to come back and try their other drinks. read more

Wow. This is my first time ever leaving a review for a boba shop but... honestly speaking, it's because this is the BEST tea I've tried out of all the places I've been to thus far, so I wanted to do it justice because people need to know (but at the same time I just want to keep it to myself so there'll be less of a crowd but that'd be selfish and of no help to the business... :3). Anyways, it is a bit pricey compared to other spots, BUT I can tell the tea is of high quality and made with care/expertise, so I would say it's worth it. Right when I stepped in, I was taken aback by how clean and aesthetic the inside looked, with a white/wooden interior that brought about such calming vibes. And the SMELL. Mmmmm... The fragrant aroma of tea. So relaxing... It definitely feels different from other bubble tea spots - indeed, a tea house. I got the Dong Ding Oolong (light sugar) with mousse and boba. The mousse topping is basically like the same thing as cream top at other places, but CHICHA's had a more bouncy texture and smelled like marshmallows - yum!! I feel like I could get no sugar for the tea next time and still enjoy my drink just as much because the mousse was already sweet itself (I usually get my drinks unsweetened). The tea itself had a very deep/rich flavor - roasted, slightly seaweed-esque, kinda reminded me of hojicha (but BETTER). And the boba was cooked to literal PERFECTION - soft, yet chewy (as boba is all about the texture). The workers were welcoming and helpful in explaining how to customize our drinks :) They were also super quick to serve us, which could be because there weren't many people as I went in with a friend around 2pm on a Tuesday. And I thought their striped uniforms were so cute and fit the clean/cozy vibe of the shop~ Planning to head over again this week (about a 25min drive for me) because I just could not stop thinking about the tea, and hoping they have open spots for the tea tasting as well as I didn't get the chance to try it out last time. read more

The employees were very friendly and offered a sample of the tea. I consider myself to be a tea connoisseur and I thought the quality of the tea here was fantastic and the mango flavor is super refreshing. Drinks are delicious. The tapioca balls weren't super sweet which I appreciate. Wish there was one closer to me but I'll definitely make the trip to come back to this location. Cute aesthetic interior as well. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Mango Osmanthus Oolong Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chino, California

They finally opened ChiCha San Chen in Chino so I do not have to drive all the way to the 626 anymore. I got the Bubble Milk Tea, Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte, and Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea and all three were 5 out of 5 stars. The Honey Osmanthus is my favorite, but if you are not sure what to order, start with the Bubble Milk Tea, the black tea flavor is really strong and premium and the boba is super warm, fresh, chewy, and has great texture. They carefully prepare each drink so it can take a bit to get your order, but it is worth the wait. The inside is pretty big, but seating is actually pretty limited so just keep that in mind if you plan to hang out for a while. read more

Drinks are good and service was nice, simple, quick, and easy. It was very easy get in and get out type of place. The ambiance was good too! With a sweet aroma in the air and quiet with some white noise, I would say it is a good small study spot. read more

Over the past year, the price has risen to nearly $9 per drink. At that price, customers should be able to customize their orders. They used to offer a seasonal green milk tea with taro paste and taro balls, but it's now only available with black tea and cannot be modified. Even the "less sweet" option is often too sweet, and the overall sugar levels are excessive. After being a loyal customer for years, it's disappointed how strict they are with their drinks and unwilling to make any adjustment to customer liking. read more

It is expensive and the shop doesn't accept reusable bottles. A good tea shop would care about the environment enough to encourage people to use reusable bottles or cups! Not going back unless it starts to take some action for the unnecessary waste! read more