Being originally from California, this has been one of the most authentic boba drinks I've had in…read moreCincy. Each time the drinks are consistently delicious and the owner/staff are very welcoming! Highly recommend.

If I could give this 3.5 stars, I would. This place seems to have a lot of hype for being the best…read moreboba in the city, but unfortunately, I found it pretty average. I got the strawberry fruit tea with regular tapioca boba. The tea itself was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. The boba pearls were also smaller than I prefer and lacked the firm, chewy texture I like. I'd be willing to come back and try one of their milk teas, though, since those may be where they really shine.

Went here on the recommendation of a friend. Cute little space with several options for drinks and…read morepastries. It's carry out only as they do not have seating. There's also limited standing room so you may wish to not go with a large group when going in to order. I got the peach tea with mango crystal Boba. I wasn't sure what to expect with the crystal Boba. The best way to describe it is a much softer version of a gummy bear. I did like how you can choose your level of sweetness. I chose the lowest which was 30% sweetness. They were little tiny flowers in the tea, which may have been part of the peach tea, but it did throw me a bit. It was a nice refreshing drink, though definitely not my favorite place for Boba. The staff were friendly and helpful. And it was a pretty good value value.

I love this place because you truly don't get the unique pastries that you get here. The quality…read moreisn't the ABSOLUTE BEST I've ever had and when I got their crepe cakes it was frozen solid rather than the texture I'd expect. I was also a little disappointed by their fruit cakes (expected more cake) but for this being the ONLY bakery that I've seen selling pastries like this, I can't complain! Their bubble tea is generally better than other places I've tried in Cincy but I miss my Dubai food scene and wish there were more options here

My husband and I come here quite a lot. He usually gets a good boba tea and I feel like if they had…read morea rewards program, he would have had some free drinks by now. They also have a good selection of Asian inspired desserts and what not. This one that I can't remember what it's called, you definitely get your money's worth. It's like some sort of shaved ice thing with all these different toppings. Delicious! They also have the folded ice cream which is more fun to watch them make it versus actually eating it. Don't get me wrong a taste just fine but it's really cool to watch them make it. Service is always good although it takes them a while to make some stuff so you might have to wait in line for a bit. Ambience is all right for the most part. But we come back quite a bit!

I love this place. I usually get a Thai tea and it's my go to drink. My friend and I come with our…read moredogs and had our drinks outside. While we were there we were offered a free Thai dessert and it was so yummy I couldn't believe that that was my first time trying it

On a recent trip to the Cincinnati area to visit with family, we made the stop at Jungle Jim's on…read morethe first afternoon were were in town, which was on a Saturday in September. Jungle Jim's International Market is truly unlike any store I have ever been. It is hard to describe, but it is a grocery store, international market, restaurant, bar, and more, but all on steroids. They even have their own podcast! There are so many sections and areas in this store, that if you truly took your time to shop, it would probably take an entire day to see and experience it all. It is a must-stop if you are visiting Cincinnati, or are local to the area and have never been. There are two locations of this business, but we visited the Eastgate one this time. It specifically is located on Eastgate S Drive, in a strip with a few other businesses on each end. This is in the heart of the business district for the area, so it is not hard to locate and navigate to. The signage on the front facade is huge, colorful, and distinct. There is even a tram-type vehicle suspended above the street, so you will not miss it. Since this is in a business-heavy area, there is a ton of parking all around. We visited on a Saturday, and the parking lot out front was quite busy, but we still had no issue finding a spot just a minute or two walk away from the entrance. Once you walk in, that is when the fun begins. There is so much going on throughout the entire store, but in a good way. Similarly to a typical grocery store, there are different departments and areas for different items. However, the size of everything here is so much more grand. Each section could truly be its own store, given both the footprint and the variety of items available for purchase. This goes for both the "normal" grocery areas, as well as the international and specialty items. Not only is the variety of items available impressive, but the manner in which they are displayed is also very appealing. Each area is decorated with large displays and signage that hang from the ceiling, giving the whole place a whimsical and fun atmosphere. It is fun to not only shop the products, but see what kind of decor and sculptures will find you in the next area. I loved the beehive with rotating bees in the honey section! In addition to grocery and other food items, there are sections with cookwares, beer/wine/alcohol, cigars, clothing, pet items, seasonal items, and much more. I am sure you could do your regular grocery trip here, but it might take you a little longer due to both the size of the store and desire to peruse all of the different items they have! Another fun aspect of Jungle Jim's is the variety of dining options. There are several places to purchase prepared foods, most of them being around the bar area. There is also a Sushi section near the main entrance. The full-service bar offers different tastings, weekly specials, alcoholic slushies, and much more. We took some time to enjoy a brew during our visit. It was fun to walk around and shop while enjoying some beer. The store has different areas and stations for tastings, samples, demos, and events. They have an entire calendar on the website that outlines some of the various tastings and events they have monthly. Some of my favorite sections in the store were the Bakery and the Sauce/Spice area. The Bakery has many different fun and unique items that they make themselves. There are also different vendors and other local businesses featured not only in the bakery, but throughout the store. As far as the Sauce section, I truly have never seen so much hot sauce variety in my life. It is really fun to look around here and find something that you did not even know existed. The service here was very good overall. There are a lot of employees, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Tons of checkout lines were open, and we did not have to wait super long to make our purchases. The bar had a slightly long line, but it was not terrible. There are some good values to be found here, if you look in the right places. I would definitely look at both the weekly ad and signage around to find some good deals. On our visit, I found some energy drinks for about $1 a can, which is a very good price. Some things will be more expensive, given that it is an international market, but overall I thought the pricing was fair for most items. This is a must if you are in Cincinnati for any length of time. Definitely budget a few hours if you want to look around and see all the store has to offer. I would advise grabbing a cart and your walking shoes, because the store is very large. I always love coming here and checking out the selection, even if I am not necessarily hunting for anything specific. This place is great for anyone, as there will be something you will enjoy or want to try here. Plus, they are a locally-owned business supporting other locally-owned businesses. Highly recommend stopping at Jungle Jim's!

Finally took the time to properly visit this place after relocating to the area, and I'm in love…read more It's got the quaint charm of a roadside attraction, but on a massive scale with more products than you will ever get the chance to try in your lifetime. The first experience shopping is almost overwhelming - it doesn't feel that big at first but it just keeps going and going and going. You can find some crazy deals scattered around. The rear entrance takes you directly to the (huge) liquor section, with a full bar where you can grab a drink while you shop. I recently heard about the story of Jungle Jim's starting as just a humble food stand in the 70s, which over time expanded to the attraction that it is today. It's not every day you see a store this size that's not owned by a billion-dollar international corporation. They're Cincinnati locals, family owned, made their success, and continue to provide value and entertainment to the families that visit. It's great to see. If you plan to visit, expect to be there for at least a couple of hours!

Gingerbread chai milk tea was fire. The ladies there were so nice. The place is quite cold and very…read morepink. Definitely enjoyed them. Super friendly and are very customer centric

Excellent bubble tea with a variety of flavors. Our go to's are the brown sugar, cinnamon chai,…read morewatermelon slush, and mango slush! The decor inside is beautiful (and very social media friendly if you like photo ops!). They have great selection of games to play for kids and adults alike, as well as some Asian snacks and random collector items / keychains to buy. Service is always fantastic - everyone is so kind and provide excellent customer service!

Great place to get Asian bakery and boba tea. The service is great and fast. The drink is always…read moregood. For my preference I like mine 50% sweet tho. The cake are very delicious, one of my favorite place for cakes/desserts. The bakery is small but pretty decorated and clean. Totally a cute place to have a little lunch break. Recommend to everyone!!!!

Loved how cute the cakes were. Picked up 2 to go. Yummy! Great service ! Such a cute bakery!read more

Great find and easy walking distance from the river…read more The salmon poke bowl was excellent. I added seven toppings, daikon, radish, edamame, carrot, ginger, zucchini, Tobiko, and pineapple, it was very fresh and delicious! 5/5!! I paid $13 for this! The restaurant was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Spring rolls were hot and fresh, but not my favorite: 1/5. Will be back!

I've ordered from Poke Hut in the past and it's been pretty good. It's about the best thing going…read morefor poke in Cincinnati. Today, though, one of the bowls we received which was supposed to have chunks of 1x tuna and 2x salmon, something we always get, had one spoonful of what looked and smelled like one part canned cat food mixed with four parts of store brand mayonnaise that had sat in the sun for two days. It was rancid and a health hazard; it had clearly gone bad. No one there seemed to care it smelled like garbage that had sat on the curb for two days and would put someone in the hospital if they tried to eat it. We walked the bowl directly to our outdoor garbage can because the smell in the house was making everyone sick. You could smell how bad it was from two stories, through a closed door. There is no way any restaurant would be ok with serving this. This wasn't just an unfortunate flavor; we could have sued them if we'd been stupid enough to eat it. So, I guess just ask if they plan on giving you literal garbage and then shrugging if you complain about possibly getting food poisoning before ordering because they do not care after you pay and have the item in your possession. I'll be contacting the Cincinnati Health Department when they open. This place is going to hurt someone who tastes the food without knowing better. I don't leave reviews unless a restaurant is amazing or they are dangerously bad.

Super cute walk up window on the corner of bramble across from the UDF .. they have a small amount…read moreof outdoor seating - the chairs are a tad uncomfortable however. The service was good , the worker was nice enough and she made the drinks as well as working as a cashier so you got to appreciate that. I like how their menu has options like create your own tea with tons of different syrup and popping bubble options - it's also not too expensive. Their menu is not for the milk tea lover tho or the authentic bubble tea lover but if you love the fruit tea then this place is a gem! I got the earl grey black tea with pineapple and dragon fruit syrup and passion fruit popping bubbles - it was delicious not overly sweet and I liked how I could taste the notes of the black tea. I will be back and they have monthly rotating drinks.

I have to say, for a walk up window and order concept, I expected you to actually be able to give…read morethe flight on your menu in a smarter and better way. This was the worst way to be giving out a flight to go... they toppled over and half of it spilled out as this carrier is not meant for the cups you have. They didn't fit and moved around. Having no tops or covers didn't help. For the fact that it's all to go ordering, not sure how you expect me to carry this in a car without making a mess. It was a waste of money since it all spilled out. It was beautiful and from what was left and I could taste it was creamy and good, but not happy about paying $15 for this just to have it spill all over, not to mention make a mess in my car. I should have asked for a refund right there but the girl was so nice and apologized that this was all they had and no lids saying I'm sorry know it's not ideal.

This is my new favorite Chinese place! The chicken is so tender and juicy. It's a high quality…read moremeat. I definitely recommend Orange Chicken. Portions are huge too. Very nice restaurant. I am actually about to order right now. I just wish they would be open on Sunday too. Keep up!

Tried Hunan Bistro for the first time today. Had the spicy chicken, fish in chili oil, cumin beef…read moreand basil cucumber. Food was excellent. Very authentic. Would highly recommend!