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A clean well lighted place for tea! Bright clean interior with a decent amount of seating to enjoy your teas. They even provide simple board games and Jenga to keep you and your friends entertained! Efficient service, clean bathroom too! I'm not usually a big fan of iced teas, but I tried the mango osthamus at half sweetness intensity. I found it refreshing and light. I wouldn't mind ordering that again.
Chicha San Chen is the super hyped bubble tea shop from Taiwan that's apparently won a bunch of tea related accolades that I won't pretend to be remotely familiar with. Their ordering system is entirely via two kiosks, which can be annoying if the customers ahead are slow, ordering a bunch of drinks, or both. They really should have a policy for cashiers handling smaller orders (2-3 drinks or less) and forcing kiosks only for larger groups. The estimated wait times vary pretty wildly, so take their posted estimates with a grain of salt. It stated 15-20 minutes when I was there, but it took about 25 (and we were just the 2nd group in line, though there were clearly tons of queued orders already with people standing around or sitting waiting). When we finally got our drinks, the Classic Ding Dong Oolong Milk Tea and the Milk Tea with Taro Balls and Taro Paste, I was expecting really prominent tea flavor like you get from the best milk teas in Taiwan and HK, especially given their hand-brewing process for each cup (which partly explains why wait times balloon). Sadly, I got very little tea flavor from either drink. That said, the fresh taro paste and taro balls were very tasty, with the balls having fantastic QQ chewiness. Prices are a bit much though, at almost $10 for that drink alone. I honestly think they could cut costs on gimmicks like the rope carriers (cute for influencers, but pretty useless and likely jacks up the price for regular customers). One silver lining from the long wait is that we spilled over into a free tea tasting slot. Miranda was fantastic as our guide as she was super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. She walked us through how their Lishan Oolong Tea (sold separately, not used for in-store drinks) is harvested and sun-baked into 5 different varietals, each with unique colors, aromas, and tastes (and following the sun both literally and figuratively in terms of names and descriptors). Overall, it's a fun experience if you enjoy that sort of thing (and your wait happens aligns with a tasting slot or you can always a reserve ahead of time as well), so 5 stars for Miranda and the tasting, but the actual milk teas were lacking and a disappointment given the hype, cost and wait.
My second time at Chicha San Chen, both from different locations, and I was not impressed. The first time was too light in flavor, and this time tasted too tannic. Which is surprising because, everything in terms of temperature and weight seems so precise. I ordered to the Dong Ding milk tea and the bitterness wasn't pleasant, plus the boba was a bit too soft for my liking. I did love the clean and spacious interior of the storefront
I have heard from several friends that the place was good. I personally enjoyed the strong tea flavors, but I also like fruit-infused teas, so I chose Osmanthus Oolong tea with passion, konjac, light sugar, and less ice. I am so in love with the tea here, it tastes exactly the way I like it. I love how they use the teapresso machine to brew the tea leaves which makes the flavor stronger. The cafe's decor looks clean and it has a good vibes, and when I went, it was not too busy. You can also order through their application and earn points or at the Kiosks and put your phone number to earn points as well.
Order: Dong ding oolong milk tea: tea is freshly brewed to order, was not too milky. Bubbles (boba) was chewy and soft, just right. the classic milk tea and can't do wrong with this order Lemon condensed milk: lemon is very tart, balanced a bit with the creaminess of the milk. Clean, well lit interior space with lots of seats. There are samples in the front to try. Place can gets busy with a queue and there is an estimated time posted if you're in line. Great place for tea based drinks.
Omg I'm so obsessed with this place! My husband got the dong ding oolong milk tea and I got the classic milk tea - both were so good! Their boba is super soft with the perfect chew. This place is so legit because you can see them brewing the tea right in front of you. The storefront itself is airy and spacious. They have I think 2 kiosks where you can order from and our drinks came out pretty quickly. It's right down the street from in n out which is a huge plus!
Finally got around to trying Chicha San Chen and it was very much worth the hype in my opinion. I mean, I went back a second time in one week to another drink (Osmanthus Tea with Cream) and it was just as good. The tea is very robust here so that tea espresso machine they have is definitely worth it even though it means your wait is going to be a little longer since each cup is brewed separately. Also, because the tea is the main character here and not pre-brewed, I don't think you need toppings. In fact, toppings will probably detract from the experience. Moreover, adding toppings here will probably tip your drink over $10 which is kind of crazy in my opinion. The interior is also very nice. It's a nice space to just sit and relax with your drink. I can confidently say that they are one of my top tea shops at the moment for an occasional treat.
One of the best boba spots in the area. The drinks are consistently well-made with great balance -- not overly sweet, and you can really taste the quality of the tea. The milk foam is rich and smooth, and the texture of the boba is perfect -- soft with just the right chew. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Service is quick and friendly, even when it's busy, and the shop has a clean, modern vibe that makes it a nice place to stop by. Definitely a go-to spot whenever I'm craving boba.
Fairly new boba tea shop in Daly City. What makes this place unique is that the tea is made to order using a drip/pour over method. The tea flavor is very pronounced for most of the drinks. The Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea is recommended here and we also enjoyed the classic fruit tea. They also offer a cute take-way entrapment to carry your drinks. Periodically, they offer a free tea experience where someone walks you through various tea tasting to show how different tea roasting can result in different tea tastes. I haven't seen this at other boba locations. I did try this experience one time and it was fun. Probably took about 10 min. The interior offers a number of seats to hangout...pretty cool. In my opinion, one of the better places to grab boba among a sea of boba shops in the Bay Area.
Only tried Chicha San Chen one other time while in SoCal, so decided to give them another try. Kiddo ordered the Osthmanthus Oolong - the Osthmanthus flavor came through. I ordered the Creamy Pineapple Tart. I like salted egg but it took me a minute to get used to the flavors of this drink. Quite a bit of ice so, to me, not a lot of drink - for this, might be a bit pricey. Both drinks were ok - not sure if we'd make a special trip to visit again.
The place is nice and clean, bright, and offers plenty of seating and tables, which makes it a great place to hang out or get some work done. The drinks are always high quality and so good, and the customer service is consistently friendly and fast. They have self-order kiosks which makes everything super easy, and there's plenty of parking which is a huge plus. My go to is the Green Milk Tea with Taro balls and Taro Paste 10/10. However, Prices are on the higher side (around $9 per drink), so it feels more like a treat than an everyday go-to--but overall, a great experience.
The tea is so good here. I got an iced tea with no sugar. Cute cup holder design, too. Came over after shopping nearby at HomeGoods. Very busy store. My little fur child was with me and we were just grabbing a quick tea drink before heading home, so didn't stay too long. The store looks clean and modern. Would come back and try other teas and maybe a tea experience another time. Located inside the Serramonte Mall area by Gellert Blvd and Serramonte Blvd.
Can someone tell me why I'm not tasting what everyone else is tasting? I really want to like this place but I can't justify paying so much for a drink that I don't really like. The first time I tried this place, I waited a good 45 min for my drink in San Gabriel. I didn't think it was anything special especially since I had to wait so long. Maybe the long wait ruined my experience? The second time I tried the same drink from Cupertino and I was still not impressed. If it weren't for the unlimited BOGO on your birthday, (Buy One Get One Free all day on your birthday with a valid ID) I wouldn't even give this place so many chances! The prices are super high for drinks that don't even taste that great. I love milk tea but the Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea just wasn't it. The Black Tea with Cream wasn't that great either. My sister got the Bubble Volcano and it wasn't terrible but definitely not worth the $8.95! The fruity drinks tasted a little better and I'm usually more of a milk tea person. Overall, if the drinks tasted more to my liking, I think it's a cute place to come to often and the staff here are super nice!
I came here on a Saturday and the lines are super duper long. we tried the mango and the classic original. I like the way how we can customize the orders. We tried the original boba with less ice and perfect blend. It was about 20-30 minutes wait. They also had a section where the staff is explaining the ways of making different types of tea. I would definitely come back to try other drinks. read more
This place was on my radar for a while and I'm so glad i finally got a chance to swing by. Was in the bay for a little bit and decided to go here after HeyTea and got their oolong and it was sooo good! It was so creamy and flavorful and ive never had oolong this good in a while. Inside was so pretty and has decent seating for maybe 20 people and parking was easy. Similar POS ordering style like HeyTea or Mollytea but i appreciate it. Drink was ready for us after 5 minutes and not going to lie, we were so lucky we showed up on a random Monday evening and it was EMPTY read more
Chicha San Chen is a really good boba spot! It's a beautiful place with some seating. You order from the kiosks. Samples are often offered. They brew each cup fresh, so the wait time is going to take longer than normal. While we were waiting for our drinks, we got to do the tea sampling session. It takes about 20 mins. The lady was so knowledgeable and taught us all about the brand and how the tea leaves are harvested. We got to sample some tea while getting educated on the diff roasts. Highly recommend! read more
First time here, came with some friends and we had a great time. Despite the crowd, we found a table and ordered through the Snackpass app. It can take 20-30 mins before your order is ready so expect that in advance. The wait was ok when you're just hanging out with good company playing Cards Against Humanity (they also have giant Uno). Not sure how long we hung out there for, but eventually a friendly staffer (thanks Ariel!) offered us a free tea tasting session (think they had a free time slot! Usually requires reservations). As a somewhat avid tea sipper, I found the ~25 min tea tasting experience rather insightful: learned about brew portions, steep time, different roasts and caffeine levels, and of course their advertised 'high mountain" tea and the benefits of tea leaves picked from a higher altitude. They also explained the use of their Lion Teapresso Machine for their tea orders, which takes a little longer to brew HQ tea, and I guess explains why your order can take 30 mins to be ready during busy hours. Initial thoughts: pricier drinks at a smaller standard size; but the tea flavor was bolder and deeper. And after the educational tea tasting, I appreciated the process of producing HQ tea more. I would come back again to try another drink. read more
1 month ago
Clean and fancy looking boba place. I can say the boba are a little pricey. It can be due to special tea they use. Anyway, I dont go often but if I do, the whole family gets a boba drink. You basically order from a kiosk and wait till your order is ready. Although, we need to move to the "new age", human interaction is still important. Boba are soft and chewy. I purposely did not alter mg drink so I can taste how it should be- 100% sweet with less ice. The drinks can be a little "sweeter" in my opinion. I would have give 5 stars if it met my "sweetness" preferences. read more
I want to try all of their lemon/ lime drinks!! The Lemon and Mango Condensed Milk 靑檸雪芙芒果 was deliciously addicting! It took 19 minutes to get my drink after ordering this time. I'd probably skip on the Green Tea with Milk 松針綠茶＋有機鮮奶. If you don't drink it right away, it waters down really quickly. read more
10 months ago
In 2023, when Chicha San Chen opened their first Bay Area location in Cupertino, I was an idiot that waited 5 hours (on a weekday)! OFC, we didn't know it would take nearly 3 hours for our drinks after ordering. The hype and crazy lines were due to influencers' spreading misinformation that Chicha San Chen had a Michelin star when there's no such thing distinction for tea shops. In reality, Chicha San Chen's Ding Dong Oolong Tea was awarded the Highest International Authority iTQi certification in 2017. Anywho, Chicha San Chen's third Bay Area location opened last week in Little Manila at the former Max's resto next to Nick The Greek. Currently in soft opening with a grand opening this weekend. The first 400 orders will receive one pin if you purchase 2+ drinks. O R D E R I N G Two kiosks + one cashier. Online ordering via Snackpass is not live yet. W A I T With 10 people ahead, it took 10 minutes to order. After ordering, quoted 10-20 minutes for my order. It took 40 minutes. Currently, there's no drink limit. Some inconsiderate customers were ordering 10-20+ drinks which significantly delayed orders for other customers. T E A T A S T I N G Certain customers are offered a ticket for a free tea tasting while they wait. They can explore and taste five different roasting levels of the Taiwanese Lishan Oolong tea. After the tasting, staff solicits customers to post yelp + google reviews. D R I N K S * Bubble Milk Tea 國王珍珠奶茶 ($8.75) - Light sugar Black tea based. Even tho it's one of their strongest teas, it was still watery and milky with weak tea flavor. Not too sweet. Boba was great tho, warm and slightly sweet with a bouncy QQ chew. * Peach Green Tea w/ mousse 蜜桃松針奶蓋 ($8.75) - Seasonal - Light sugar Legit tasted like peach juice with no pulp. Hella sweet. No tea flavor. Went in the trash. S E R V I C E Friendly staff. While they brew each cup to order using a teapresso machine, like their other locations, I find their process inefficient with assembling the drinks, putting on stickers, etc. A M B I A N C E Modern, clean aesthetics with tables and benches for seating. Restrooms available. Overall, I'm been trying to find a drink I like at Chicha San Chen but unfortunately it hasn't happened yet (all the drinks I've tried have weak tea flavor). Great to see Little Manila becoming a destination tho! read more
8 months ago
While I normally order classic milk tea and boba at bubble tea shops, I decided to try the green milk tea with taro ball and taro paste this time based on the recommendation from fellow Yelpers. My mind is blown with how amazing this drink is! I ordered with no sugar and light ice and it was perfect as the taro balls and taro paste come with sugar added already. The flavor of taro is really well balanced with the flavor of the tea. An additional tip is to definitely stir everything up and if you find any leftover taro paste on the sides of your cup-take a spoon to it as it's so good . Ordering process was easy as I ordered online and showed up for pickup. Service was friendly and the store itself has the same vibe as other stores around the world-modern, bright and welcoming. I came at the start of the US Thanksgiving Holiday which may have explained the craziness in the parking lot outside the store-expect a bit of chaos entering the plaza. However-it was worth the trouble. read more
Had high expectations for Taiwanese tea but unfortunately this place fell short. Didn't think the flavor and service was worth the almost $10 for a cup of tea. Ordered the oolong with little sugar with boba and the tea tasted watered down. It was also too sweet and the boba was ok only (to be fair I'm not a boba person but expected better cooked boba). When I tried to pay with cash they didn't offer change and asked if it's ok no change is given which I thought was strange. I paid with credit card instead. Staff are friendly though and the cafe is clean and minimal. read more
If you like tea, this is definitely the spot. I have been to the Cupertino location when Chicha was first in the Bay and most recently to the Berkeley location. Once I heard this location was opening, I was super excited to try. I went during grand opening weekend at around 6-7pm and the line was short. My drink took about 15 mins. If you've been to the other locations, this one is no different. You order at the kiosks by the door or if you have Snackpass, you can order on your phone (this option only recently launched). In the back, there is a station for their free tea tasting and plenty of tables to sit and chat. The boba addict usually gets the Dong Ding Oolong Milk tea while I decided to try something different, their Classic Fruit Tea. The classic fruit tea was refreshing but heavier on the tea than fruity side. I will have to say I prefer Yi Fang better. The Dong Ding tasted just as expected, which if you like a dark blend tea, this is it. For grand opening weekend, I'd say they did pretty well keeping up with the orders while not straying away from quality. Their service is also on par with other locations. I'd definitely come back since the quality of teas are great and they open until 10! read more
Just opened but the lines weren't too long and the drinks came out within 30 mins! If you're a fan of chewy boba this is the spot to be at! You order off screens and wait for the number to be called on the monitor. There's even a count down to when they estimate your drink to be ready which is quite helpful. There's even seating so you can wait for your drink! I got the mango osmanthus tea, which I thought was alright. The tea flavor was quite subtle but it was a light and refreshing drink! read more
Definitely pre-order using Snackpass! Chicha is my favorite boba spot in the Bay Area by far!! People long their dong ding milk tea, but I think their best drinks are their fruit teas (esp the passion fruit one) and their taro series (esp swapping out reg milk with oat milk for their non tea taro one when I don't want caffeine). My only qualm is I wish they had large size cups because I always want more after I finish my drink. read more
9 months ago
The online ordering is well set up if you can plan your tea cravings 25-30 minutes in advance. Their tea quality and flavor is well known and packaging is super pretty for those aestetic social media posts. They offer samples when you're waiting inside sometimes which is always a plus. Wish they had boba or jelly options but you can't have everything read more
9 months ago
The tea is very rich and authentic, but the wait is incredibly long, so order ahead if you can! I stopped by on a weekday afternoon and ordered 3 drinks. Although there was no line, I still had to wait around 30 mins until they were ready. They brew each drink individually, so it is all very fresh. We ordered the milk tea, peach oolong mousse tea, and the taro milk tea. (Each priced at $9 :'( ) The drinks were good, though I found the milk teas to be a bit average. The fruit teas are a little more unique, but still taste similar to boba spots around the area. Overall it's a great spot to try out, but considering the wait time, price, and overall value, this probably won't be my regular boba spot. I also wouldn't suggest driving more than 15 minutes for it. read more
Given that Chicha is the Michelin of boba and only recently opened a location in SF area, can't really expect the line or wait to be any less than 30 mins. Even with that, the line goes by pretty quickly since the staff provides samples and recommendations of the menu. I've been to the Cupertino and Berkeley locations before and I'd say the wait for the drink was about same. Similarly, they have 2 self ordering kiosks and bright lighting inside. My go-to is either the ding dong oolong MT, cassia black tea or something from the taro series. I ended up going for milk tea w/ taro ball + taro paste this time. The sweetness in the taro paste did not overpower the tea taste. As someone who prefers a stronger tea taste in boba drinks, I'd say Chicha is really good at that! Only downside is the cost for each drink but it's worth the splurge every now and then. Plus I don't have to go all the way down to the South Bay or cross the Bay bridge for this anymore read more
Wow. The hype is real!!! I thought I was a tea person but they should showed me that I know nothing! I got a free tea tasting while waiting for a friend and appreciated the learning about the history and origin of the tea leaves. I can see why this is 10 steps above any other tea brand. The care from the hand picked leaves to the actual tea steeping method of the tea is next level. FOR THE TEA TASTING 1 cup is EXACTLY 30 grams Steeped for EXACTLY 6 minutes At EXACTLY 95 degrees Overall, completely impressed and now appreciate why an order takes so long. I ordered the green tea with REAL passion fruit. I went with the PERFECT -- yes, this is the option, perfect ratio of sweetness and wow wow wow ... It was perfect!! I was skeptical at first. Who is bold enough to say perfect? But it was perfect! I couldn't believe it! The decor was definitely my style. Loved the gold metal accents and natural wood. This is going on my favorites list. read more
Came here today at around 1:30pm. I passed by a few weeks ago and the line was very long at that time. However, there was barely a line today so I decided to get a drink. They have two ordering kiosks. I placed my order within minutes. The downside, though, was the wait after. I waited for almost 30 minutes for my drink. I ordered the Milk Tea w/ Taro Ball and Taro Paste. This drink was very yummy. The boba had the perfect balance of chewiness and softness. I also liked that the boba wasn't drenched in sugar. The taro added a nice subtle contrast to the boba with its nuttiness. Overall, I really liked the drink and would get it again. read more
9 months ago
So excited that a location opened up closer to the city! Visited Friday afternoon and the line wasn't too bad. You order on the touch screen kiosk and there's plenty of space to sit and wait for your drinks. Super clean and bright seating area. I ordered my go to: Dong Ding Oolong Tea and it's so refreshing! Strong tea flavor brewed fresh. There are so many options so you'll be sure to find something you like. read more
Decent tea, convenient cup holder, and really good boba. Tried two of their milk teas, I liked the high mountain oolong the best so far. As for topping, their boba was really good and chewy, better than the grass jelly. When I do go back again, will try their teas without the milk. With milk, the teas were fairly light and lacked the full body taste. read more
2 months ago
the shop is in the corner and will say it is quite spacious and lucky that i find a limited edition drinks which is using ingredient of green plum. order the green plum tea with light sweetness and light ice and i will say a recommended drink ~ very refreshing and the jelly is so good. they also have variants with honey, lemon juice, and sparkling water. may be will try next time for other variants. for the hot green milk tea with taro ball and taro paste is just ok... read more
10 months ago
Been trying to hit this spot even before they opened up this location! Drinks tried: peach oolong tea with mousse & bubble milk tea. The bubble was a classic and solid but the peach tea was sooo delicious! Great balance and I don't like foam usually. Pros: drinks are amazing. Great selection. Cloud foam tastes amazing. "Perfect sweetness" really is perfect, it's not overly sweet! Very cute packaging; it has a little handle attached. Cons: it's so busy, about a 40+ min wait for drinks after ordering (on a Saturday afternoon). I'd recommend ordering online during busy hours. Inside was really cute if you want to wait there. read more
Glad to have Chicha San Chen closer to SF. I remember when they first opened up in San Jose area, the lines were long and the wait times were ridiculous. This plaza is on a smaller side and I would say I never really seen it packed with so many cars. I went after work around 5:30 and there was no line to order. However, I did have to wait 20+ minutes until my drinks came out. There's a small waiting area and couple tables on the side if you wanted to sit down and drink. I ordered the high mountain + oat milk today and I love the taste of their tea. The price of the drink is not the friendliest but once in a while, it's a nice treat to have. read more
Came by during their soft opening with limited hours, but service was still fast and smooth. Line wasn't too bad like the Cupertino location, was in and out within 30 minutes. You can either order at the counter or through the Snackpass kiosk, which moves the line. The drinks have a strong, authentic tea flavor, and there's consistency across the board for this location. You can tell the quality of the tea is brewed fresh using steam, this type of tea brewing is more commonly seen in Australia. The shop is spacious, plenty of seating since it took over the former Max's restaurant space. It's a great spot to chill or get some work done. Plenty of parking available and easy access to the freeway. All in all, one of the best boba options in the area as of October 2025. Excited to come back and try more once they're fully up and running! read more
10 months ago
I've been waiting forever for this place to open. Ever since I tried their Cupertino location, I've been craving their tea for the longest time.So last week my friend dropped off a cup for me. I picked the Osmanthus Oolong with honey ,no ice, and less sugar. The sugar level of this drink was perfect, it was truly less sweet. The drink itself didn't have too much of a oolong flavor. I felt the drink was watered down and I really can't taste the oolong too well. I wish it was stronger and packed with more tea flavors. I know they just opened, so I'll give them another chance. read more
10 months ago
One of my favorite boba spots has finally opened nearby! The star here is definitely the taro ball topping. It's perfectly chewy, lightly sweet, and honestly better than boba. Even my boyfriend, who's not a taro fan, always gets it. My go-to is the Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea which is the perfect combination of tea and cream. I've also tried the Bubble Milk Tea, which has a stronger, more fragrant tea flavor. I always order light sweet, which pairs perfectly with the taro balls. We came during soft opening weekend and waiting about 45 minutes total, but since you can track your order online, it wasn't too bad and there's a lot of shopping/food options in the plaza. Drinks are delicious, though a bit pricey at $7.50+, so it's definitely an occasional treat, but so worth it! read more
10 months ago
Pretty mid. We got the Green Milk Tea with Boba and Mango Osmanthus Tea with Konjac Jelly. The green milk tea was okay. It tasted barely sweet. The tea flavor was there, very florally but a bit watery. The tea does not taste as good as Molly Tea and not creamy at all. It got boring after a few sips. The boba was the saving grace of this drink. The mango osmanthus tea was not good. It tastes like mango syrup even though they use fresh fruit and there was a weak osmanthus flavor. It was also not sweet and a bit tart. The flavors did not go well together, and I did not want to finish the drink. I usually love mango tea drinks, but this drink just did not hit the spot. The konjac jelly is basically crystal boba. read more
10 months ago
Came here on Monday afternoon during the soft opening. Line was maybe a 5-10 minute wait, and the drink took longer 27 minutes. There are a couple ordering kiosks at the front of the store as well as cashiers who take your order. The oolong tea tasting was not open for the soft opening weekday but looking forward to trying that. Staff are super nice. Plenty of parking and close proximity to San Francisco makes this a big win, although the boba is quite expensive especially for a smaller size. It tastes like the Berkeley and Cupertino locations - hot fresh chewy boba and the tea really does shine in my usual order of Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte at perfect sugar level and less ice. Since they text you when your drink is ready, you can wander off to Panera, Sprouts, or some of the other retail in the same parking lot and just come back when your order is ready. read more
10 months ago
I am so excited that this location finally opened! The plaza has plenty of parking and it was easy to find a spot. It is currently the soft opening and the hours are 11:30am-7pm until 10/10. At this time, they are only accepting walk-ins and there is no online ordering available. Grand opening is the following day and starts this weekend. Thankfully I got lucky and lines were not too long after work. There are two self kiosks and a cashier to help out with your order. As soon as you walk in you're hit with the aroma of tea and the aesthetic interior. The workers are polite and helpful in explaining anything that you need. As I was waiting, a worker was looking for some participants for a complimentary tea tasting. It was a unique way to past the time as I was waiting for my boba order. I got to say, I didn't know what to expect, but Miranda was very passionate and knowledgeable. She explained the process in which they make the tea for each guest and the meticulous details that go into each cup to make their quality product. It was fun to learn and see. Please try this experience if you have a chance to do it. The tea during the tasting was hot and delicious. They were served to us in warm teapots and tea cups, which are available for purchase right behind the counter. I didn't know they had so much merch available. I got the bubble volcano and let me tell you, the aunties would approve! It was not too sweet. The tea quality cannot be beat. The boba was freshly made and chewy. Their straws are not paper or bamboo! So it did not have a negative effect on the taste. I cannot wait to try other flavors. I'm already planning my next trips to this location with family and friends. read more
The hype is real! I heard about ChiCha San Chen opening in Cupertino but I never drive down to that area. So happy this location opened! I lined up on Monday at 11:28AM and was first in line. So cute the workers greet you at opening time and offer samples of their brewed drinks! After you order on the kiosk or in person at the front, there are screens in the store that tell you how many more minutes until your order is ready for pick up! So cool. If you're first, the wait is about 7 minutes. I've also come when 15th in line (based on my order number being 115), and I waited about 15 minutes for my drink to be done. I've tried the Osmanthus Honey and Dong Ding Milk Tea. Both are so good! The flavor of the tea is great. I've also tried less sweet and perfect sweet and tbh, I think drinks made at least sweet are just as great! The only downside of this place is the price. A drink alone is $7.25 and if you want to add boba that is another $1.25. Two drinks for $17 already! That is crazy. Download Snackpass ahead of time for future online ordering!! Since it is the soft opening week (October 2025), they are only doing walk ins! I'll definitely be back to try the other drinks available here! read more
Came by around 11:20am on Thursday and ended up being first in line xD 2 kiosks and 1 register to take orders. Wait time is 15-25 mins depending on how many drinks you got. Ambiance: Gorgeous interior. Plenty of tables and stools to sit around and there's even a cute little decor right in the middle with a tree where you could sit around on benches. Service: Super friendly employees. Efficient service as there are tons of employees making drinks. Free samples were given out and there's even a tea station where you could try different brewed teas. Drinks: I believe this spot has better tasting drinks than the location in Cupertino. All MTs are brewed fresh, fragrant, and really delicious. MT with bubble and taro paste was my favorite as taro added texture and boba couldn't be more perfect. I believe they charge extra $1.50 for boba. read more
When I found out Chicha San Chen was opening in Daly City (closer to where I live!), I was so excited to check it out. I've been to the Cupertino locations multiple times. I went here today after work during the soft opening week. I arrived at 6pm and there were quite a few people in line to order at one of the two kiosks. This location is situated in a plaza near Serramonte Shopping Center, so there's plenty of parking. The store was bright and clean. There were a few tables on the sides and a circular seating area in the center of the shop. I ordered my go-to order: Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea with Taro Balls, light sweetness, less ice. This drink was $9 which is definitely on the pricier side. When you enter your phone number, it sends a text to let you know the status update of your drink. There's also a screen above the counter that shows the "in progress" and "ready" drinks. There were around 30 orders in queue before me. It took around 20 minutes for me to get my drink which is not too bad, considering they had around 7 workers making individual drinks. My drink tasted amazing! The milk tea was smooth and had a strong tea flavor. The taro balls were soft and chewy. Light sweetness was perfect for me as someone who typically goes for 25% sweetness in milk tea. I also felt that their proportion of toppings to drink was perfect because by the time I finished the milk tea, there were only 5 taro balls left in my drink. I've asked my sister who also enjoys the same drink (but at Perfect sweetness). She typically goes for 100% sweetness for milk tea. She said Perfect sweetness was not sweet enough, so I'm guessing it's probably closer to 50-75% sweetness. They have so many drink options, so I'm excited to come back and try some more! read more
I stopped by Chicha San Chen with my cousin today during their soft opening! After hearing about the long lines and wait times, we decided to go early to be one of the first few customers to place their orders. It's not my first time trying out chicha as I've been to their OG 626 location a few years ago, so I had high hopes! We placed our order at the counter easily. I had the mango osmanthus oolong tea and my cousin tried the bubble milk tea. The wait for our drinks flew by; I'd say we probably waited 10-15 minutes or so. The drinks were great as well and as good as I remember them being! You can definitely taste the floral and aromatics of the tea. It was the perfect balance between the sweet/fruity flavor of the mango and floral/earthy flavor of the tea. Boba was cooked well. The shop interior itself was clean, spacious, and modern-as expected from a new tea shop! I'm so happy they opened this location near my house as I plan on coming back!!! read more
Still on soft opening. After waiting in line to order for about 10-15mins, expect another 45 minute wait to get your order. Staff is courteous, serving free samples and offering recommendations while browsing the menu. They ask around if you wanna join the next complimentary tea tasting session. Online orders NOT yet offered. I ordered the green milk tea with taro paste and taro ball. I liked the green tea with floral notes paired with a very smooth taro paste that melts on your tongue and chewy good sized taro balls. Imma be back when the hype dies down to try other drinks. read more
2 months ago
The milk tea is always creamy and delicious, the tea is great and the teapresso machines are so unique. The service is great, it was quick and the workers are so nice. There are two kiosks you can order from, or you can order at the front with someone if you have questions. The music is a little loud, but the environment is clean and there are games, water, and samples available. read more
2 months ago
Came here for a tea tasting!! Our presentation hostess was Ariel and she was very knowledgeable. I have never had a Taiwanese tea tasting and it is delicious!! Although the place is small, you can lose yourself in the tea tasting, I highly recommend it!! read more
6 months ago
The first week that i discovered this place, i went three times in one week. It's sooo good! I heard about the long lines at the Cupertino location, so never made the effort to come to this one. I happened to be in the plaza and saw that the line was short. I'm not sure if this is normal, but everyone I went at around 8pm, there wasn't much of a line. I love that you can really taste the tea here and the cream is not overwhelming. I'm such a fan! read more
4 months ago
I heard a lot of good reviews about this new boba spot, so I had to check it out myself--and it did not disappoint! I ordered the classic bubble milk tea, and it was so good. The boba was cooked perfectly--soft, chewy, and just the right texture. The inside is super cute too! I loved the design and how everything is set up. Even the presentation of the drinks is adorable, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area! read more
I found this place have refreshing tea and a moderate selection of different things on the menu. You order through a mobile kiosk right by the door to enter. As soon as you enter by the kiosks there is a sign saying from the time you order you will be waiting 10-15 minutes. We did in fact wait 15 minutes considering the place was busy. They do have a nice flow going which makes the experience run smoothly. It is a fairly sized place that has indoor seating and places to chat and wait for your drinkg. I thought the mango osmanthus oolong tea which is one of the popular items on the menu was quite refreshing. The mango taste was subtle and not overpowering the oolong tea taste. Only downside is that it is on the pricier side with prices starting at $7.50 read more
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