Well I commend the guy on having a firm recommendation! I love that in a place. I say, it's between…read morethe wintermelon oolong and the brown sugar, and he says brown sugar. Definitive! And then he says how sweet? And I say I don't know, that's like pant sizes for boba, right? Some places run sweet... he says "I'd go 75% sweet." I say "As long as it's not blah too sweet," and he says, nope, 75% is great. I mean, what more could you ask for! Maybe for him to be right XD I don't know what to say, I talk about boba the way book clubs talk about lit. This was a Did Not Finish for me. He was right, it wasn't too sweet, it was just... weird. (And I'm obviously a boba fan, I knew what wintermelon was!) It tastes almost like some kind of artificial sweetener, though I can't place what kind it would be. Seemed like good ambience, FWIW. Fun signs, little games to play, nice seating areas. I just couldn't get into that particular order for some reason.

I came here after a book event at Mysterious Galaxy and wish I had come here first instead of…read moregetting a meal at the Chinese restaurant next door. The staff here was so much friendlier, hands down. I was wanting a sweet little treat so opted for the Flan Cake Brown Sugar Milk Tea, say that 5 times and it came out in a timely manner. The drink itself wasn't too sweet it was the perfect amount. I loved the smooth flan that I stirred into the milk tea, it did add some texture to my drink and the sweetness. I'll definitely come back to try their milk tea with cheese foam, I love cheese foam plus they have food options too. I really wish I had ordered their crispy chicken snacker, someone else ordered it and it looks and smelled really good. But if you're in the area definitely come check them out, their menu has so many great options, from coffee drinks, matcha, milk teas and more.

This spot has a very home-y vibe, which I really appreciated. It was just really comfy to hang out…read moreand chat with my friend for a while. I was amazed by the selection of boba. Note that many of the photos in this listing have outdated prices, but I don't think the price hikes are too outrageous. I got a relatively simple Thai iced tea with boba, and it hit the spot. If you hang out here longer, there's lots to look at, and it looks like you can also play video games on a couch? Now, that is something I've never seen at a boba shop before.

I am visiting San Diego and came across this boba place due to great reviews. The location is near…read morehigh school so I'd figure it's a hang out spot for the locals. When we went in, the boba place was empty but of course with a few walk in and out which is fine. When I looked at the menu, it looked very affordable in comparison to where I am from. I ordered original black tea large with 50% sugar and ice with coffee jelly and cheese foam. I asked the lady making the drinks if the strawberry smoothie was made out of real Fruits? She said no syrup. So I learned that I can't give my toddler syrup so we ordered egg puff. My husband ordered banana milk with black tea 50% sugar and ice with no topping. While she was making the drinks, I learned that she was using nothing but syrup and powder. I tried sip of it and it was so sweet I mean so sweet I got a toothache. We both had a sip and tossed it out. Egg puff was pretty good. I am sure there's sugar and some amount of eggs. My daughter liked it. I would not recommend this place if you like drinks with powder and syrup. Pay cash it's cheaper than paying with credit card. They charge 4% with cc.

this is the one…read more fast, delicious, vegetarian options. I recommend you get the spring roles and pho, but they have a lot of other stuff plus specials.

I came here since I wanted to try their banh mi dip. I got my order togo and got the pho french dip…read morefor myself, then a grilled pork (thit nuong) sandwich, and some egg rolls to share. I am honestly pretty picky about my banh mi, but enjoyed the pho french dip. It was a unique concept and I did like that they used pho meat for the filling, though it was a bit dry for me. The broth as honestly my favorite part and it was very flavorful but it didn't feel too heavy. The egg rolls were also pretty good! The staff here was friendly. They also had stamp cards when I came by, and if I am not mistaken, after 10 stamps, you get a free banh mi. I honestly miss the days when boba shops and other establishments did the stamp/punch card so I was happy to see that Banh Mi Hoi An did it. I would definitely come back and try their other menu items. As others have stated, there is parking in the back.

Absolutely loved this matcha milk tea with boba! The matcha flavor was smooth and rich without…read morebeing too bitter, and the milk made it super creamy. The boba pearls were perfectly soft and chewy, which made every sip even better.

Love the Purl Tea rebrand! The logo is so cute, and the drinks have all been even better than the…read moreShareTea classics in my opinion! I ordered a Passion Fruit Kit-tea with boba and aloe, and it was the perfect mix of refreshing and sweet! Staff was friendly and attentive as always, and this location remains such a cute and relaxing hangout spot!

At night time, they have the combo promotion and that's great. I got the katoyaki and crème burlee…read moreThai tea. The katoyaki is very good. Crunchy outside and soft inside. I love the creme brûlée Thai tea. It's very creamy with the Thai tea taste. I will definitely come back to try different things on the menu. The place is clean and cozy and great customer service.

This place is in a plaza, so there's a big parking lot. You order at a self-service kiosk, and…read morethere are plenty of tables and seating. They also have some board games. It's a good place to sit and talk. It was $16.17 for both drinks. Strawberry Yakult (3.5/5) - I got this with less ice and 75% sweetness. It had a tangy, slightly sour flavor because of the Yakult. The strawberry flavor isn't very strong. Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie (4.5/5) - I liked this one a lot more! The yogurt flavor wasn't too strong, and the strawberry flavor was nice. I liked how there was strawberry purée on the sides of the cup. I got crystal boba in both drinks. It was nice and chewy. I'd recommend this place.

THIS WAS SOOOO YUMMY!!! We got the taro snow bubble and I always get the mango snow bubble with…read moreboba and it's always really good. Khalid was so nice!

very yummie and the workers are awesome!…read more i got the strawberry snow bubble and it's delish

The spring rolls here are fire. I love that they're large, fresh, and full of flavor. It's like…read moreeating a salad but in a burrito form. The lettuce was crunchy and my pork was delicious. I especially appreciated that they were done in about 5 minutes. Overall a tasty treat that was only $9. The boba tea was a bit sweet for me. I would've liked about half or a quarter of the sugar.

This establishment is pretty awesome as they hooked me up with a free taro bun since they ran out…read moreof the bao I wanted. The lady working there was super nice and even offered to steam the bao I wanted if I wanted to come back later to buy it. The custard bun was good- hot moist and just the right amount of sweetness.... Not to mention it is in the shape of a piggy so cute! I wasn't a big fan of the taro bao as the outside had some dry and hard spots but since it was on the house I really can't complain!

Got the hibiscus tea with 25% sweetness and they didn't overdo it on the ice. it was perfect and…read moreso refreshing. I'd come back.

Unfortunately, I dropped my drink just moments after walking out of the store!…read moreI went back in to get another, and was not offered a discount... but what was frustrating was that the second version of the same drink I had just ordered was a good two inches below the fill-line! Great product / less than satisfactory service.

A spot that my partner and I found after dinner and it was a solid spot for dessert. First…read moreimpression is that they have a self ordering kiosk which is always a nice touch. Ordering up front is also a suitable option. Note that parking here is quite easy, huge lot and it's free which is nice. Decorations here are pretty nice, good for pictures. Seating is also adequate, 1 big table, outdoor seating, and some indoor seating as well. There's also a bench near the deco which is a nice area to wait for you drinks. Pretty spacious overall. Staff is pretty quick and friendly. Drinks are pretty tasty. I'd say, pretty standard to most boba places. One thing I would highlight are the quality cups. Love the style that most boba spots have adapted and Moge Tee is similar. Their menu is quite extensive but my partner and I decided on their mango pomelo sago and creme brulee milk tea. Drinks came out fairly quick and we were decently impressed. Seems like they use real cuts of the pomelo which added to the taste of the drink. Felt quite refreshing on a cooler night which was a nice touch. The creme brulee is decent quality as well, not too sweet and it was a good compliment to the pomelo sago. Overall, a decent boba shop, very interested in returning to try their other drink options. A solid spot that I'll be returning in the future.

Their reward system need revised. I am a regular here and accumulated up to 53 points in Snackpass…read more For every 10, you get a "free fruit tea" - I've gone several times and they've let me choose something else besides a fruit tea. 53 points means that I've spent upwards of $100+ dollars here. If the fruit tea is the same price as a milk tea, why shouldn't I be able to exchange for a milk tea? I explained that I've been able to change it before and this time, they were like "well this is the rules." The reward system needs changed.

Been going here for 2 years now! Quick service, very sweet staff, and their drinks are always made…read morewith care! Great place to be a regular at since they have a point system too! The Wintermelon Green Tea is my absolute fav and a bit of a rare flavor to find! The shop is always clean and tidy and their remodel truly enhanced the vibe! We love our Gelabong here in Hillcrest!

AVOID!! I love…read moresupporting small businesses and really wanted to like this place so I can return and send others, BUT too many issues... 1) Employees aren't familiar nor clear with ingredients, which is problematic for a diabetic 2) Basic jasmine milk tea was just shy of $10 for a large, marketed as 32oz but was quite a bit short. See pic of my 32oz Hydro Flask (she did top it off after explaining that she knew the cups weren't a full 32 ounces -of course I had to question the size first). When I asked about it, the owner seemed to know that their cups are smaller than the advertised amount but because, according to her, that's how it was marketed to them by the supplier, they didn't change it. Again, this is problematic to me. If you know the supplier is short changing you, and my guess is because you went with the cheapest cup (which may also mean inferior plastic for unwitting consumers), why in the world wouldn't you remeasure and advertise it correctly??!!! You've lost my trust in exchange for a quick buck. I'd prefer honesty. 3) Worst offense... within 30 minutes of drinking, I started feeling unwell and getting bloated. Clearly indicates to me that they either didn't disclose some mysterious ingredient or there was a problem with their sanitation somewhere -unfortunately I didn't watch her make it. Prior to this happening and me now stuck on the couch in pain, I was going to give them an extra star for quick service. It's a little shop in a small strip mall, clean enough in the table areas but unsure about the back. I didn't check reviews before walking in because somebody nearby had recommended it to me -a stranger, and I figured how bad can a boba shop be, obviously MY mistake. Gotta check YELP before I go anywhere. Had I read previous reviews, especially the one star recently about using chemicals in the same sink they make drinks from with TAP water, I would have never entered. On top of this, the taste was one of the worst milk teas I've ever had. Tasted like milk powder than real milk. AVOID!!