RANG Final…read moreThoughts: 4.50/5 Review for Rang. They have weekly matcha pop ups at Rose Tea Lounge. Original location is in Elk Grove, but they are here in San Jose area. Kind of hard to see and find them? given that there aren't really any signs posted outside. I perhaps wouldn't have known about it if my friend didn't tell me about it. Drink: Guava Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This is their matcha with house-made guava puree at the bottom and topped with silky guava foam. Their foam is so nice and creamy. Felt very light and just thick enough. Silky consistency that mixed well with the drink. My friend noted that they make it fairly sweet, so I opted for the 25%. This was still quite sweet for me. Each component is sweet itself, so when you combine it, its mostly just sweet. No tartness to cut any of it. Perhaps the guava has something to do with that. Guava is a sweet fruit in general, so I seemed to expect as much. The matcha itself had a nice color to it. Very vibrant. Light bitterness. Lovely consistency overall. I like each component separately and I like them together when it's fully combined. Strawberry Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This was my friends drink and I also really liked it. Had to try it for my review purposes. Per their Door Dash description, this is their matcha latte with their home-made strawberry puree and topped with velvety strawberry foam. There really wasn't much of a difference with this one and mine besides the fruit. His was slightly more tart than mine, which is something I like. Again, the drink itself leans more on the sweet side, so any sort of tartness would be nice to cut some of that. Matcha color is amazing. Nice and vibrant. Lovely silky consistency. I like the ratio of fruit flavor and matcha. Some places will make it just taste like milk, others have an imbalance of flavors. This one was just right for me. --------- Quality: Ceremonial Matcha and whisked to order We saw them whisk the matcha to order. Not really a display cooking kind of counter, but they do do all of that in the front where the cashiers are. You are able to watch if you so choose. I do like the matcha that they use, so it seems like a high quality one. That or it's because they aren't batching their matcha like other places. I understand that batching doesn't make it lower quality, but something about whisking it fresh is always better. Price: Average Will depend on the drink, but the prices are around $7 to $9. For our drinks, average around $8.25 per drink. Quite a common price range for a cup of matcha. This one was made well, so no complaints here. There was no upcharge for the oatmilk, which is always a plus for us. Service: Whisked matcha fresh No interactions today. We ordered directly on the kiosk and then just waited for our drinks to come out. Something that I like is that they whisk and make the matcha in front of us. Kind of hard to see, given my height and spot that we were standing, but they do whisk it in the front for us. Of note, they use this hand towel or cloth to wipe the bowls. Not sure how sanitation does with that, but I digress. Just an observation for today. Ambiance: Quaint Flower Café Vibes This place is giving very quaint flower café vibes. I would totally work here if I could work from home or if I needed to study. Space is incredibly spacious on the inside contrary to how the outside and plaza area is looking. Little dim lit inside, but that might be from the little lighting that's hitting through the windows given the angle and evening sun. Location/Parking: Small Plaza This place is like a pop-up/collaboration with Rose Tea Lounge. There's really no label for it outside of the storefront, but when you go into the café and on the kiosk, you can directly order from them. Kind of interesting how it works and I probably would have never seen it if my friend didn't bring me here. Location is not the best as it is right in a smaller plaza on the side of Story Road near the 101 freeway. At least they chose an area that is slightly less saturated. Vietnam Town is really close by and they really do have too much going on over there sometimes. Parking lot is also small, but it seems to work well with the smaller plaza size.

Alpha Phi Omega, community service fraternity decided to bring me here to bless this business…read more They have plenty of options and immaculate vibes. Family and friends environment. They even have an outside patio area. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

I love their Strawberry Matcha Einspanner. Their matcha is also one of the strongest in the Bay,…read moreit's caffeinated enough to keep me going all day. Other matcha places are too milky. If matcha isn't your thing, the peach orange oolong is also incredible! There are actual slices of peach in there so don't forget to lift the cap and enjoy a little treat. Service here is amazing, the baristas here are all very friendly, efficient and make amazing matchas :)

I went on a weekday morning and ordered the Matcha Einspanner Latte with regular milk, it was ready…read morein less than 5 minutes. The Matcha taste is really good and I like how they add sweet cream on top. The amount of ice was not excessive at all, I appreciated that. I love the mini cakes here and think they are worth the $9 each. The salted egg cake is savory and sweet, a nice combination of flavors. Since the egg cream is already salty, I don't think it needs to have shredded pork floss on top. The sweet corn cake is a really nice dessert. There are lots of tables for studying and hanging out.

Their creamy milk tea and Japanese pudding are a must-try! There is no place that replicates the…read moreflavor. I love their tofu pudding desserts and notice they recently expanded their menu, which includes pandan waffles and sugarcane juice. The drinks are on the sweeter side, so I suggest 50% sweetness level. Boba was nothing special, but the Japanese pudding and tofu pudding were better toppings. With most visits, their service can be a little slow, but the staff were friendly. This location is more of a kiosk with no seating, so if you want to hang out, the Silver Creek location is the place to go. Otherwise, I just come here for their creamy milk tea with Japanese pudding. It'll always be #1!!!

Soyful Desserts is a hole-in-the wall shop offering a variety of silken soy pudding drinks with…read moreassorted toppings in the heart of San Jose's Little Saigon neighborhood. If you're looking for a Vietnamese refresher that contains all the toppings your heart could wish for, go lift your spirits at Soyful Desserts! I had to drive up and down the side of the mall to locate Soyful Desserts (the sign was small!), and parking was tight. When I got to the window, it was like being at a walk-up café. A couple of tables and chairs were set out for folks to sit and enjoy their drinks, and a gentle breeze blew down the walk. I ordered the #8 Combination soy pudding drink and waited while the lady made the drink for me. She handed the drink to me with a smile, and I told her that it was beautifully made. Indeed, the drink was beautiful to look at. Spoonfuls and spoonfuls of soy tofu mixed with sweet syrup and Japanese pudding. Layered on top was the green pandan jelly, gelled basil seed, grass jelly, and red bean, all topped with shaved ice. I took my first sip. The soft silken tofu was the main event, very cool and balanced by the creamy pudding and sweet syrup. I lifted my straw higher to pull in more toppings, and the sweet floral pandan landed on my tongue. The grass jelly followed after, tender and al dente. Gelled basil seeds slid past, and I enjoyed their soft crunch between my teeth. The red bean was soft and starchy, with a hint of sweetness that rounded out the cast of toppings. Not too sweet, with a variety of flavors and textures to delight the tongue, my combination drink from Soyful Desserts was a cup of wonder. I found that Soyful Desserts creates joyful desserts, and mine definitely warmed my heart. When I'm craving soy tofu drinks again, I'll be back for more.

the shop has a really nice vibe and a lot of modern drinks. I would recommend coming to studyread more

omg came here for the bogo and did not disappoint! workers are fast! and drinks are delicious!!…read more if you like cream and cheese, get the milktea way! theres so much yummy topping that it (viet pudding, cheese ball, jerry cheese, cream) comes with!

Want a quick bite to eat, paired with a delicious drink?…read more Look no further, than A Sac of Potatoes! I've never had a bad meal, experience, or drink here! Always on point with with their drinks, especially their coffee, that drink is tasty!

A Sack of Potatoes, I think you might want to consider changing your name because you guys are more…read morethan that It was my first time here, and overall it was a good experience! I ordered the F10 iced matcha latte with less sugar (30%), and it was very refreshing and tasted great. The C2 California fresh fruit tea was also delicious, you can tell they use real fruit, which made it extra refreshing. I also tried the popcorn chicken, which was tasty and delicious. I gave the steak guacamole a try, and I thought it was just okay. Pros: - Great place to study or get work done, with plenty of seating and outlets. The space is open and roomy -Reasonably priced - Fast service ( speaks for itself) Cons: - The music inside is a bit loud, so I'd recommend bringing headphones or earplugs - Half the tables were dirty when I arrived - Parking in the plaza can be tricky, but if you hang around, someone usually leaves

Taste: 10/10 Service: 10/10…read moreAmbiance: 7/10 Price: 8/10 If I'm here on the east side of San Jose, Nuoc Mia Ninh Kieu is my go-to for sugarcane juice. Enter through the front entrance of the Grand Century Mall, turn left and make your way down the hall to the food court. Among the colorful array of food shops, is a bright green shop that is Nuoc Mia Ninh Kieu where a silvery machine to the left is seen squeezing out sugarcane juice! I shouldn't say that I hate carrots -- that's unbecoming of me -- but I strongly dislike carrots. This is one of the only ways I would enjoy carrots: nuoc mia ca-rot! I rarely order anything else from here but I would encourage you to explore their menu and come back for more! Nuoc mia ca-rot has a wonderful blend of mild earthiness of the carrot and the grassy undertones of sweetness from the sugarcane. It takes the edge off of what would otherwise be a very sweet drink! I would much prefer nuoc mia over boba milk tea (particularly on hot, summer days!). Sugarcane juice is a bit pricey here, but I chalk it up to this is a specialty shop just for nuoc mia which lends a certain nostalgia for Vietnam. There are versions of the drink here that you can't get anywhere else. If you want to experience a taste of Vietnamese culture, Nuoc Mia Ninh Kieu is a great place to start! Try them out!

This is honestly one of my fave spots for nước mía (sugarcane juice) in San Jose. It's located…read moreinside the food court at Grand Century Mall. Ninh Kieu is pretty well-known for their fresh pressed sugarcane juice (made when you order!!) and also got a bunch of specialty healthy juice combos. I went on a Saturday around lunch time and it wasn't too busy, waited like 5 mins for two drinks. My all-time go-to is the OG sugarcane juice with kumquat... soooo refreshing, sweet with that little citrus kick, just hits every time. I also brought my bestie with me and it was her first time trying sugarcane juice ever, and she loves strawberry so I got her that flavor... tell me why she got OBSESSED. She literally finished the whole thing in 30 mins and was still talking about it 2 days later saying she was craving it again lol. Price is pretty average compared to other spots, nothing crazy, but the quality is always consistent and fresh which I appreciate.

This is my favorite boba spot in San Jose and basically the only reason I go to Vietnam Town. So…read moremany topping options it feels endless, plus it's the perfect place to hang out and study.

UJU is an amazing place for drinks!! I've gone here multiple times continuously and my entire…read morefamily is a huge fan of UJU. They have a huge variety of unique toppings to add on to your drink and have a lot of meals to choose from too! The workers are super kind as well!!! They offered to make an entirely new drink after messing up one of our orders and allowed us to keep both drinks. The place itself is very nice looking and I really enjoy looking at the drawings they display on the walls as decorations!

Goods services.. On times pickups... loved it. Also; super…read moregood. Friendly and super good of boba clear & blacks..tastes good...

FLAVOR (5/5): They're always launching new drinks to keep their menu interesting! Love their non…read morecaffeinated options and it always tastes so refreshing here. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): Interior design here is simple but so thoughtful. The girls love this spot for a hangout because it's spacious but beautiful. SERVICE (5/5): Workers here are so kind and helpful! Definitely let you chat away and a plus for being open late! TAKEAWAY: The have outlets in some seats so definitely can get some work done here. Great drinks and lots of parking in the area!

great tea, fast paced ambiance but overall solid feel and service. will be back…read more I got the matcha zen.

I must say, HEYTEA has definitely been one of my favorite spots for boba, milk tea and matcha. I've…read moretried many of their drinks and all of them have been really tasty. The tea flavor is always strong and flavorful. I usually go with 50% sweetness and it's just right. It's hard to pick a favorite drink, but I'm going to go with the Cloud Coconut Blue and Pistachio Cloud Jasmine Coconut. However, I always default to trying different drink each visit, especially if they have a new seasonal drink. Order on their app for points and rewards. It's also helpful to determine how busy the location is.

Really great tea/boba spot! Honestly I think it's underrated. I ordered a Matcha Einspanner at 50%…read moresweetness and it was perfect. Sweet enough to still taste like a little treat but the matcha flavor still came through, and it wasn't grainy at all. The whipped cream on top was delicious and lightly sweetened, which I loved. I ordered for pickup via DoorDash and my order was ready when I arrived. Very quick service and friendly barista. The interior is pretty casual with 4 small tables inside for seating. Very clean and modern. There's a bit of merch at the entrance of the store. The shop is also located conveniently next to an apartment complex. There's a parking garage available as well with ample parking. Can't wait to come back!

Cutest cafe ever! It's a bit tucked away at the corner of an appt building and seating is limited,…read morebut it's a good place to study-quiet and chill. Also has cute capybara merchandise and plushies on display. We were in need of energy boost and stopped by for a drink and decided to order the lemon poppyseed muffin. Wow, that muffin! Soft and moist, and freshly baked with the best burst of lemon-sooo good! I would probably come back just for that muffin! For drinks, I ordered a hot Hojicha Latte and the next time I was there, I ordered an iced Strawberry Hojicha Latte, and both were good. I also tried a Calamansi Green Jasmine Tea and it was a bit sour. After adjusting sugar and ice levels, and watering it down, I still didn't like it. The barista offered to make me a new drink and I loved what I replaced it with. Really appreciated the effort and kindness. Love this cafe and hope to be back soon for more muffins, more tea, and more capybara cuteness!