Our friends really hyped it up and I can totally see why, this place is actually really good and a local hit especially for the college students At first it reminded me of boba tea, but the more you drink (and start chewing on the purple rice), the better it gets. The texture is honestly the star here, and it makes the drink feel way more satisfying than your typical milk tea. We ordered the jujube drink and the mango drink. I personally liked the jujube one more, but my girlfriend preferred the mango. Both were really good, plenty sweet, and the purple rice had such a great chew that I didn't even feel like I needed boba or any extra toppings. Inside is super cute too. I feel like if they had board games or something it would be such a fun hangout spot. Staff was friendly and we got our drinks pretty quick. One thing to note: the rice is really filling. I genuinely felt like I ate a meal after finishing a drink. Would definitely come back. read more

Cowcow's Tea in Kaimuki is well known for their cute pink themed interior, plushies, and their purple rice yogurt drinks. I ordered their strawberry guava purple rice yogurt drink and I felt a bit disappointed that I didn't taste much of the guava. However, their purple rice yogurt drinks are one of the best on the island, and I always try to get one whenever I am in the area. Overall, highly recommend! Great place to go for a refreshing and delicious boba treat. read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Strawberry guava purple rice yogurt drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My kiddo has jiujitsu nearby and we always get boba while we wait for it to be done. We've ordered in person, online, and on their ordering system and have had no issues. I went through a handful of drinks before I found my favorites, Thai tea with regular boba and passion dragonfruit tea. They might put large slices of fruit but you can always ask to opt out. Only downside is that they don't have alternative milks but even with me being lactose intolerant, the milk teas don't affect me as bad as other places. The place is also super cute with their cow mascot and all their cute art. Plus you can take a selfie at their cute flower wall with accessories available. read more

Cute drinks, fun flavors, and definitely some unique options you won't find at most boba shops. That said, the online ordering system needs work. Right after placing our order, it showed as "ready," which clearly wasn't accurate - we ended up waiting about 15-20 minutes for 5 drinks. As for the drinks, it was a mixed experience. Most were decent, but the Lihing Mui Lemon Tea was a hard NO. It had a really metallic taste and didn't resemble lihing at all - definitely a waste of money. The popular Taro Rice Yogurt was also a miss for us. My wife ended up tossing it, which says a lot. Even at 100% sweetness, it wasn't what she expected - the texture from the rice was a bit off-putting, and overall it tasted pretty bland. The boba carried most of the flavor. It might just be one of those "not for everyone" drinks. I told her she's not Asian enough for that one lol! On the flip side, I ordered the Strawberry Rice Yogurt (50% sweet), and that one was spot on. I actually liked the purple rice (it resembles mochi, for sure) - but I'm not a huge boba connoisseur - honestly, I usually prefer just eating my money haha! Son got the Cheesy Strawberry (50% sweet) which I thought was fun and definitely a pretty drink. He loved it. Daughter's bf got the Ovaltine Malted Boba which I'm sure was delicious and chocolatey - there was even Cocoa Krispies inside (or Cocoa Pebbles? Idk. Same smell)! One more thing - parking is rough. It's mostly street parking, and a lot of the meters are broken, so park at your own risk until that gets sorted out. Total for 5 drinks came out to $37, which feels pretty average for Honolulu. read more

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Tonight wanted something refreshing so my wife said she wanted Cowcow's. Normally she orders their Blueberry or strawberry rice yogurt . The last time I was here i seen a customer order this drink called Ovaltine, If your old like me you'll know Ovaltine is a powder chocolate that you mix it in your milk and it's delicious. Over here at Cowcow's they blend it and this drink has some chocolate bits in it and it's my go to drink when I'm here . Service is always friendly. Support local read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Ovaltine drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got the purple rice yogurt drink and it was super delicious!! The only thing is that it's quite icey, I wish it was a bit creamier than icy. But I enjoyed the tartiness of the yogurt and the rice pieces. It's pretty stuffy/hot inside and tables were dirty with trash/liquid on them. read more

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Family went here back in 2023. It was so good that we went a couple of times. We were back in Oahu and went to CowCow on day two. It wasn't as good as we remembered, the yogurt seemed a little more liquidity this time, not as much purple rice and smaller. The drink was still good but not as good as before that we would go back more than once in the same trip. The drinks are still good so swing by CowCow at least once for a yogurt drink with chewy purple rice. read more

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This place has really delicious boba, but I'm unfortunately updating to a 1-star review because of my recent experience with the ordering system. I ordered on the iPad myself and specifically selected "no tip" (since there was no service involved). However, I was still charged a 20% tip--about $3--despite clearly hitting "skip." A tip for who? No one took my order, checked on me, or provided any service. The fact that the system added a tip anyway feels extremely misleading, if not outright deceptive. I would have asked for a refund, but the line was long and the amount was small. Still, it's the principle that matters. If a customer selects "no tip," that choice should be respected. It's disappointing because the drinks are genuinely great--I even went out of my way during a recent trip to Hawaii to bring my family here. But unless this issue is fixed, I won't be returning. I'd also warn others ordering from the iPad to double-check their charges. read more

Came here on a Friday night for dessert and there was lots of parking in the lot across the street. I love how there is kiosk ordering with pictures, making it easy to see and select exactly how you want your drink made. Got the brown sugar milk with no tea with boba. It was literally just milk and boba but the syrup from the boba added flavor to the milk. Honestly a good drink if you don't want caffeine but still want the texture of boba in a drink. Service here was quick. There's a few tables inside but not many other places to sit. Great spot for a sweet treat! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Taro purple rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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So good!! And such a pleasant surprise! I was definitely a little apprehensive that I would like this place because 1) growing up on Oahu it was never known for quality boba both tea and boba balls and 2) now that I've been spoiled by LA's variety and quality boba, how could this Oahu shop possibly compare to LA boba.... HOWEVER, COWCOW DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Absolutely nailed it in both novelty and enjoyable points in addition to menu variety. All 3 flavors of Rose Lychee Yogurt Purple Rice, Strawberry Guava Yogurt Purple Rice, and Lilikoi Yogurt Purple Rice were so well executed and we all really couldn't decide which one was the best & it really just came down to perosnal preference to flavors. Yogurt flavor description - yogurt in the boba tasted like a 25% mix or Yakult and a light complimentary milk. It didn't taste too tart at all, and I was surprised to find that it was just a well balanced slushy milk added to the notes of lilikoi, lychee or guava. Purple rice description - WOW. Better than I expected. The rice was not that sweetened but still imparted a rich starchy somewhat purple rice nutty flavor. The best part was that the texture was a delightful chewy and each grain was dissociated instead of clumped together. This allowed you to slowly sip on your boba with toppings instead of getting hit with a chunk of purple rice. Can I just mention again the texture was one of a kind and so well executed. In my opinion from BEST to LEAST BEST: 1) rose lychee Yogurt Purple Rice - rose and lychee was so well balanced and the rose was very light instead of that strong soapey taste. Bonus points because there was also fresh lychee at the bottom of the drink. Get 75% or 100% sweetness on this because it's very light in flavor if you don't. This nailed more of that tea flavor. 2) strawberry guava Yogurt Purple Rice - there was no fresh fruit at the bottom but the strawberry guava juice was a nice blend. Very straightforward in flavor but delicious nonetheless and did taste a bit more like "fruit juice." 3) lilikoi Yogurt Purple Rice - there was no fresh fruit at the bottom and the lilikoi was yummy for the first sip but drinking the whole thing could get a tiny bit sour. This was more like a lemonade citrus sour as opposed to a tart yogurt sour. It still tasted really good but again came off as more fruit juice than fresh fruit. Would get this again and next time I would get the lychee rose again or get the mango although I feel like I know what mango + yakult would taste like. The strongest advantage of this place was the novelty, which is why I wouldn't get this every month but nice for once in a while. Service - was so slow. Only two workers. There was no one in front of us and the boba still took around 15-20 min to make. TIP - if you order two or more toppings with the waiter and not the kiosk, you can get a free upgrade. Parking - parking is super tough and it's all metered parking with 2 (3 min) loading zones across the street behind the bus stop. Ambiance - is ok. People say it's cute but the quality and execution is lacking. It's pink but the chairs were chipping and wrapped in plastic wrap. The back of the shop where all the plushies were , were closed off. Not a cute date spot. read more

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We've been enjoying this place for years!! Might be our favorite establishment in Oahu. The twins who work there are just phenomenal. They're there every day, working their butts off, and always with a smile! The store has such a fun pink and pig vibe, with a great spot for pictures while waiting. Their drinks are so refreshing, the rice is so tasty, and the fruit is really real. Can't recommend this place enough!! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Azuki Bean Purple Rice Yogurt & Kiwi Purple Rice Yogurt (Larges) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been wanting to come and try this spot for a while. I've tried the purple rice yogurt drinks before when yomie was open in Ala Manoa and even from Teapresso but I know that this place was KNOWN for their ube purple rice yogurt drink(s). Theres a lot of street parking around, so if you'd lucky you can just grab a spot, order, and leave. My partner and I decided to order and sit in to enjoy our drinks. I got the ube purple rice yogurt drink and my partner got the passionfruit tea. Both drinks were incredibly fresh and delicious. The purple rice in my drink had a perfect chew and was just amazing. It is undoubtedly the best purple rice drink I've had compared to any other spots I've been to. The seating area doesn't seem to be on the best state of cleanliness. The seats are wrapped in plastic and semi stained. There were only two tables and a few bar seats facing the window. The overall space within gives a more grab and go than a sit in café vibe. They have a large back area filled with plushies but it is blocked off from the public for some reason. I would definitely recommend coming to Cow Cow's and trying their drinks like their well known purple rice series (especially ube if you like ube). read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Passionfruit Tea w/Grass Jelly & Ube Purple Rice Yogurt - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Mango rice yogurt - fresh mango and yogurt drink yumm! The rice was little hard Taro rice yogurt - good! Wait time was long.. But the servers were very sweet and nice! read more

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The taro yogurt drink is my go to. There is a kiosk you can self order but if you want customization, better to order at the counter. Friendly customer service. There is limited seating, 2 tables. Restroom available upstairs, closes at 6pm. read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Taro rice yogurt drink with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Recently went back to try their strawberry yogurt flavor and it definitely didn't disappoint! Staff is always super friendly and helpful. It's a little difficult to get to without a car but definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Strawberry and Mango are definitely both top contenders for me! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Taro and Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Yummy rice yogurt drink! I love how they have so many different toppings besides the chewy rice. Their boba, coffee and mango jellies are all excellent. Their service has also been friendly and efficient. My fav drink is their mango yogurt with mango jelly and boba, taro yogurt drink with coffee jelly and boba, and their milk tea with toppings. The ambiance is a little lacking. It's not a big space for sitting down and hanging out like a cafe. They also blocked off a room with tables so it seems like they don't encourage people to hang out inside. Most people get it as takeout. Make sure you get a stamp card. You get $5 off after 10 stamps (1 stamp per drink you order). read more

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Refreshing guava strawberry yogurt with purple rice after a big meal totally hit the spot! I love purple rice drinks I wish they were more popular. Rice has a great chewy texture that pairs well with tangy yogurt drinks. Don't knock it till you try it! read more

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If you have never tried a purple rice yoghurt drink, I recommend visiting Cowcow's Tea. Of the places I've tried in Hawaii, Cowcow's is definitely my favorite and it always satisfies my craving for something light, sweet and refreshing. My go to order is the mango rice yoghurt drink, 25-50% sweet. I have also tried the rose lychee, lilikoi and grapefruit. No matter what I order, their drinks are subtly tart from the yoghurt, yet sweet; the purple rice is cooked perfectly and is addictively chewy; it always includes a generous serving of fresh fruit; and it is very drinkable. I always wipe mine out in 15 minutes and immediately wish I had more. Although, they are known for their rice yoghurt, they also serve milk teas, fruit teas, sparkling drinks, frappes, and cheese foam topping, which sounds weird, but it's actually delicious. Don't want to wait in line? Order ahead using their website. You can also hang out inside at a 1 of their 2-3 tables and take in the pink decor. read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Grapefruit, rose lychee, and mango rice yoghurt. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came in during my vacation and it's a pretty small shop with about 3-4 tables. I ordered on the kiosk and the drinks came out pretty quick. Jasmine MT w brown sugar jelly 7/10: pretty good but did have more milky flavor than a tea flavor. The brown sugar jelly was a good textural touch to my drink! Lychee rose yogurt w mochi & no rice 8.5/10: I got it 50% sweet which was perfect for my palate. It's a bit tart but mostly a sweet drink. The mochi was so good and I liked the texture in my drink. Wintermelon MT 5/10: not sure why they called this wintermelon bc it tasted nothing like winter melon lol. It just tasted like a regular milk tea? Not sure but I wasn't a fan. Overall not bad, I haven't tried any other boba places in Hawaii but maybe in the future for me to have something to compare to. But it did satisfy my craving for the day! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Jasmine milk tea Lychee rose yogurt w mochi Winter melon milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tried the strawberry smoothie with salted cheese--so yummy! The flavors are surprisingly delicious together. read more

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I can't believe I've never wrote a review on my favvvvorite place for yogurt smoothies. Whenever I'm in the Kaimuki area, it's a given that I'm coming here. We always get the same thing: Mango Purple Rice Yogurt for me and Strawberry Purple Rice Yogurt for my hubby. I love that the Mango smoothie has mango puree on the bottom. It's so fresh & refreshing! The strawberry one is creamy and comes already mixed together. The yogurt is a bit tangy and the purple rice adds a chewy texture. The store is absolutely ADORABLE! So many cute backdrops. They also offered online ordering as well as a kiosk to order without having to wait in line. Overall, we absolutely love this place! There's no place else you can get this unique purple rice yogurt smoothie! read more

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Cowcow's Tea is always packed, and for good reason! My go-to is the Ovaltine Melted Boba Drink. I always get it 50% sweet because trust me, the full 100% is sugar shock central lol They're super famous for the Mango Yogurt Drink but I haven't tried it yet... I'm loyal to my Ovaltine anyways:D Even with the long lines, the drinks come out pretty fast so props to their team. ***But fair warning: no public restroom! If you're coming after dinner, I highly recommend a bathroom pit stop beforehand unless you want to go on a little post-boba sprint like I did which not fun :/ The pink decor is adorable, super cute and Instagram worthy kinda vibes. In short: great drinks, fast service, cute space just... plan your restroom strategy wisely. read more

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Why do we add a "s" to a business name and drop it from others? Regardless how you say it, their Yogurt Rice Drink is solid. You can choose how sweet to make it. Fast, friendly service. No parking lot but lots of street and cheap paid parking lot nearby. And don't forget to get their punch card because you will be back. read more

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Ok boba, the rice yogurt drinks are yummy (esp. the chunky Hawaiian pineapple one) but pretty expensive. Overall ok.

I was visiting Hawaii and my friend took us here. There's a parking lot across the way (pay for parking). Careful certain days they open later. We did wait for them to open...and so did another person.....cuz it's that good! I tried the taro rice yogurt. Perfect blend of sweet and tart and the rice was a yummy texture. Better rice drink than what I've had in LA. If I am in the area again will definitely visit. They have some seating inside but not too many tables. Staff was pleasant. read more

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I always get one of the yogurt drinks because they are so refreshing and tasty! I get 25% sweetness and I think it's just enough sweetness to taste both the fruit and yogurt without it being too tart (I'll usually get 50-75% sweetness at other places). Workers are friendly and quick. Only a few tables to sit on which is a bummer if you're coming to hang out with friends, but all the times I've come I've been able to get a seat! read more

I've been to Cowcow's a couple of times over the years, and have ordered their yogurt purple rice drinks, which are rightfully very popular. They're filling and tasty, with a fresh, natural fruit flavor and satisfyingly chewy rice. But this time, I tried their rose milk tea with light ice and 25% sweetness level. It was really good! Rose flavor is hard to get right - it's often too weak or way too strong. But this one was a nice, happy medium, and it complemented the tea well. The boba texture is perfect, too, and 25% sweet was just right - not too sweet. The price is pretty good, considering other boba places charge up to $7 or 8 these days. They have stamp cards, and if you fill them up, you can redeem them for cute prizes like a mini tote bag. read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Left to right: strawberry rice yogurt, passion fruit rice yogurt, and rose milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Service was quick. The mango rice yogurt drink has too much ice in it, it is very icy. Price is reasonable though. For a small size with one topping only comes out to $8. Street parking. read more

I love coming here if I'm ever in the area. PARKING: only street parking. Last time we came it had to park pretty far because that was the only open parking.usually the front never has parking unless you're there early. SERVICE: wish the workers were a bit happier. If places i go have like bad vibes it just kills the vibe you know? & I've notice when we come. Some days it's HOT inside & it's like half the day already. Recently came & my drink seemed a bit too watery/melty. I live getting the taro rice yogurt & my kids get the brown sugar milk tea. Would come back? Yes! Yes! Yes! read more

The only place I would go for purple rice yogurt drink . Everything if fresh & consistently good. Not to mention excellent service. I normally order online and they bring it to curbside for me. I have a baby / toddler so hard to get in and out and look for parking . It's been 5 years. I've been coming here since he was born . Love this place read more

This is my favorite yogurt rice drink spot! The rice is always perfectly cooked, and the fruit blends so well with the creamy yogurt. My go-to is the mango yogurt rice at 75% sweetness - it's the perfect balance every time. read more

Cowcow’s Tea - mango yogurt rice and strawberry yogurt rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

CowCows has good purple rice smoothie drinks. I had the matcha yogurt and my sister had the strawberry yogurt. The matcha wasn't very strong but had a pleasant yogurt-forward flavor, and the strawberry was refreshing as well. The space is small and a bit cramped, but the self-service kiosk makes ordering quick and efficient. Overall, a solid spot for purple rice drinks and worth a try! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Matcha and Strawberry Purple Rice Drinks - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The best boba in Hawaii! The staff are lovely and we go out of our way to come here often :)) Totally recommend !! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Mango rice yogurt drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The drinks were yummy. The whole rice thing was interesting, made me more full since we had dinner before going here. One of my friend got a lighter drink which I actually like more since mines was heavier. The service was fast and it got busy during dinner time or around 30 minutes before they close, it got busy. They have cute areas to take pictures with your friends or your drinks lol read more

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We've been going to Cowcow's for many years now. Their famed drinks are the yogurt based drinks with purple rice which is our favorites. Passion fruit and mango are great flavors. I like the milk teas as you can adjust sweetness and it's real milk. This is a must hit visit on any trip to the island. I love it that they come out and hand you your drink. It's those small acts that are impactful. Parking is by street. Great service. Casual. Inside seating available. Please come and create your own experience. read more

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This was so delicious and unique - each drink has yogurt and purple rice so it's a tad sour and delectably chewy with each drink. I ordered the mango, strawberry, and taro. My top favorite is the mango. I also loved the cute pink aesthetic and I had fun taking some photos with their photo props read more

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I had to come back and when I did the line was through the door! I waited around 6 min to order and then 5 min to actually get my order. That's no complaint. The staff are wonderful people with fast delivery service and the smoothie itself was refreshing to have at 7pm! read more

Cowcow’s Tea - Mango cheesy smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food - basically the first thing we get when we land back on oahu. we lived on oahu for 5 years and this was our GO-TO SPOT! everyone that came to visit us, we would take them here because the strawberry purple rice drink is by far my favorite drink, probably ever. Service - amazing! very very friendly. we haven't lived on oahu for 3 years and somehow whenever we visit, they still remember us! that's that hawaii good vibes and love x 1000. Ambiance - very cutesy. they have a rewards program too so we actually got a boba stuffie & 2 tote bags. DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE! street parking can be difficult, but worth it. read more

Super fast and super friendly! It was pretty empty when we went in. Not the best boba I have had but I settle on this because of how cute the drinks looked and we couldn't find any other boba spots read more

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Very unique drinks. I got myself a peach rice yogurt and my DB ordered mango rice yogurt. So drink is a mix of blended yogurt, purple rice , and the fruit of your choice. The combination of yogurt's tanginess with fruit's sweetness and then the chewiness of the purple rice is surprisingly very pleasant. read more