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    Eastern Tales Cafe

    4.7 (239 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cat N.

    Eastern Tales Cafe is a cute casual little cafe that specializes in Thai Tea. I came here with three other people to hang out and check it out. It's been on my radar since they opened. They have various types of thai tea including ones without milk, their popular 4 type flight, and even thai tea desserts. I wanted to try either the Bangkok or the Phuket thai teas. Both are their main sellers. The nice girl behind the counter helped us choose which one was best for us. We decided to get their Phuket Thai Tea since the Bangkok was more like your typical thai tea you can get anywhere. The Phuket is more dark roast and is stronger. We got it 25% sweetness level and with oat milk instead. It was the perfect amount of sweetness but we wish it was creamier. The drink was a large cup and was strong of caffeine. The one girl working was super nice and answered all our questions. The problem was she was the only one working and there was a rush of people the entire time we were there. So our drink took awhile and we wanted to order desserts but it was just so busy so we just ended up leaving. But I really wanted to try their bingsu or thai tea basque cheesecake. Oh they they even had pandan cookies and other goodies pre-made to buy. The inside is very casual but they do have tables and chairs to sit and hang out.

    Tiffany N.

    A spot that specializes in everything thai tea - which is so cool & neat. I've tried drinks from here before because I ate at Manon in Fullerton & they serve the drinks there. We tried the shaved ice, the taro smoothie, the new matcha is pretty decent & the pandan toast. So unique! They also have thai snacks for purchase in front too with samples!

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    Van D.

    I saw Eastern Tales Café when I was in this plaza for Momoyama but I was so full that day I didn't have room for dessert. I came back another time when I had some time to kill in the area. Staff seemed busy and needed a minute to take my order, which is fine because I needed time to look at their menu. I decided on the Thai Tea Flight ($9.95) for the most variety. I was ready to order another item to try but the conversation with staff wasn't very inspiring and the items they had in the case didn't look good. The Thai Tea shaved ice is probably the other thing I would have liked but they only had a large version of it. I seated myself as they prepared my order. They had a decent amount of tables inside. It can be a little loud from the other customers. Not a complaint, just an observation. When my order came out I was SO EXCITED. I was ready to try each one and take notes... Yikes... First one... too sweet... second one... too sweet... guess what? ALL TOO SWEET. I even gave it some time for the ice to water down the drink while I got some work done but it wasn't enough to make these drinks palatable. I also thought the teas were overly bitter, and I typically enjoy drinking tea. I know I've read other reviews that say good things about this place so I wonder if staff just made a really awful batch... but I can only write my review base on my personal experience. The ONLY thing I enjoyed here was the comfortable seating area for me to get some work done on my laptop. I actually think the pricing is really fair and affordable for the flight but that's pointless if I didn't want to finish drinking a single one. I returned the tray back the counter with the drinks fairly intact... No one asked me anything or else I would have been honest with my feedback. I clearly didn't like it... I am definitely not coming back.

    Jagruti L.

    Wow! Cute Thai Cafe! I ordered the combo deal. Iced Orange Thai Tea Thai Tea Basque Burnt Cheesecake The Thai Tea drink was absolutely refreshing with interesting Orange flavor. The cheesecake tasted just like the classic Thai Tea. It is rich and creamy. The caramelized burnt on top was perfectly caramelized and you can taste the Thai Tea in this delicious cheesecake. Staff were friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back and try other drinks and desserts. Highly recommend this spot.

    Traditional thai iced tea and Thai tea brownie with cashew
    Valerie C.

    I missed the turn on Brookhurst, so I pulled into the plaza to get back on track and noticed Eastern Tales! I had this place bookmarked back when they were operating out of a ghost kitchen, and I had no idea they'd opened a brick-and-mortar location. Such a nice little surprise from an unexpected detour. The store is clean and simple. Service was quick and friendly. I got the traditional Thai iced tea and the Thai tea brownie with cashew. There were lots of yummy looking items on the menu that I didn't get to try so I will have to come back. The Thai iced tea was pretty good but nothing to write home about. The brownie, on the other hand, exceeded my expectations. Loved the texture and it wasn't overly sweet.

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    Y L.

    My favorite Thai tea location! The second you step into the cafe, you're hit with the fresh scent of orange zest which pairs perfectly with their teas! Their Thai tea is always very fresh, and their refreshers are solid mixes and great non-dairy options! I also love the deserts here, and bring my friends whenever we want a cold, refreshing treat since they have bingsu, ice cream, and cheesecake! On top of their food and drinks, the interior is clean and comfortable! It's relatively quiet inside for a cafe, and there's wifi!

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    Lisa D.

    Cute little shop, the last time I was in this area I believe this used to be an acai bowl spot? But I'm so glad this is here now bc I tried their drinks once at a night market and loved it. Very friendly service, I believe there was only one person working at that time but it wasn't crowded Loved the thai tea bingsoo which was what we intended to come for and I like that they have refillable toppings to add on! Definitely would come back to try more of their drinks and other menu items

    Phi D.

    I've been wanting to come here for the longest of time but the location is always so far away!!! But this time round my friend and I was in fountain valley area and I wanted to try the different flavors of Thai tea!!! Another friend of kind had tried it before and kept emphasizing the quality and taste of it! So we ordered the Phuket Thai Tea that has the bold taste and the Bangkok Thai Tea that has the sweeter less bolder taste. For dessert, we got the Thai tea bingsoo which I believe is a more Bangkok approach! It was surprisingly refreshing and you can actually taste the quality of the tea whereas other places that offers Thai tea is more powdered base. Melissa helped us with the making and ordering of our drinks and dessert. She was so friendly and efficient! The ambiance is very quiet yet chill. I love that there is a couch at the corner towards the entrance. Made things comfortable to enjoy with your friends there!

    Thai tea bingsoo
    Mai T.

    I stopped by Eastern Tales Cafe and tried their signature Thai tea bingsoo. It was interesting and a bit different from what I usually go for. The Thai tea flavor was there, but not very sweet. I think I just prefer bingsoo with fruit and the more traditional, sweeter toppings. This one wasn't really my style, but it was still nice to try something different.

    Lynn N.

    A lot of great flavor options. Oat and almond non-dairy milk available too. They have brewed Thai tea or Thai tea with milk. The Phuket Thai tea is bolder than the Bangkok Thai tea. They are caffeinated so it's a good treat for morning or early afternoon. After that timeframe, your bed time will be later for sure. There's about five tables with chairs. Not a ton of space for groups. But most people are ordering to go. Employees are friendly and helpful answering questions. There is plenty of parking as they're located in a shopping center.

    Thai Tea Bingsu
    Tiffany P.

    A heaven for Thai tea fans! Their menu is a fun cornucopia of Thai tea variations. If you like bold, dark roasted tea, grab the Phuket Thai tea (my go-to.) If you prefer something sweet and creamy, grab the Bangkok Thai tea. For a fruity twist, try the Bangkok Breeze (ft lime and lychee - a yummy combo!) If you're still not sure, workers are happy to share samples and recs. I do wish that the Thai Tea Bingsu came with more coconut cream on top. It's a great option for sharing! There's plenty of parking, easy for a quick grab-and-go. Seating is limited, but very spacious and comfortable to lounge in. Can't wait to come back for my next sip :)

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    Andy V.

    1. We were able to get banana ice cream in shea with the shokupan, and it was amazing! The tea flight was also well presented! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior has cozy decors! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! It was ready after 10 mins! 4. There were indoor and outdoor seatings! There are few tables! 5. Parking lot has a lot of spots! Note: There is a restroom available for customers! Photo: Tea Flight and Toasted Shokupan

    Terry M.

    A nice little stop with various Thai teas and treats. It was my first time there so I decided on their original blend. They also offered a free scoop of their Thai tea ice cream if I checked in. The tea was quite good, not too overly sweet, with a proper amount of condensed milk to cream things up. The ice cream was ok, since it's tea based it's kinda icy, and given it's the same flavor as the drink it's probably not the best item to get when drinking their signature tea. Still, it's pretty good, and very nice of them to offer. :) The service was good, it was only one person so hopefully the other was on lunch since it was slow, because if that place started to load up it would have quickly became an issue. She was putting in the work though. The ambiance is that of a small tea house. Clean colors, open ceiling concept, sparse wall elements. You know the vibe. Note: There's a good amount of caffeine in the tea, or maybe it was just me, but I left buzzing good - just be thoughtful. ;)

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    Staff were kind and the place was very clean! The crispy Roti with the coconut sauce was delicious!

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    23 days ago

    Phuket with coco whip and orange thai tea were both great, would definitely come back

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