Next time you're thinking of stopping by McDonald's for a Chicken Sandwich - ditch that thought and…read morego straight to Oasis and order their "Original Chicken Sandwich." Absolutely delish. The spicy version's a little too hot for my taste, but if that's your thing you won't be disappointed. In terms of tea, I can only comment on my favs: Coffee and Brown Sugar milk tea (w/boba of course). The new-ish staff leans low on their ice, so I ask for extra.

Really cool late night spot with boba, food, snacks, and board games. Even late, the lines are…read morehella long and boba takes a while to come out after ordering so be prepared to chill with friends for a bit both before and after the line. The boba was solid. The one negative point (besides the long waits) is that the braised pork rice bowl was 80% rice with a much smaller proportion of pork than I would've liked. All in all, I do love that a spot like this exists, and would definitely come back here as a great late night hangout spot!

Overall: 5 stars So…read morethrilled to see this chain expanding beyond SoCal as it is one of my favorites, with bright refreshing drinks that have a fresh palette. I had their named citrus tea, which has a beautiful fan of orange that mimics the fruity brightness that hits the tastebuds on the first sip that is pure delight. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

So I didn't think I'd come to this location since I've already had Sunright a couple times around…read morethis state, but I had a coupon I got from their booth at Tet in Seattle that was about to expire, so I went with the bestie here on a Sunday night around 7:30pm after a previous event where we already ate some stuff. Yeah, it's all about food and drinks when I get any chance I can find. It's literally bright yellow inside and there's only a bench you can sit at near the front counter while you're waiting on your drinks. You place your orders at any of two kiosks to the left-hand side of the kitchen just beyond the front counter, and you can redeem coupons on it like I did. I got what was essentially a BOGO coupon, so I got their Sakura Jasmine Milk Tea to share with my bestie, and he got an extra Tie Guan Yin milk tea for himself for later. The sakura jasmine milk tea was appropraitely sweet even though we got it on recommended sugar and ice levels, and is a step or two beyond the standard milk tea in that the jasmine tea itself is strong but not strong enough to nullify any sweetness added into the drink. Lychee inside the drink also provided more sweetness that the milk tea itself didn;t have too much of. Between this place and ComeBuyTea nearby, I could honestly go for either and I know I would get quality milk tea regardless! Sunright in general has relatively fresh milk tea to begin with from previous visits to their other locations so I see myself making some return trips here.

I've previously had HeyTea in their Bellevue location, so I expected more or less the same when I…read moregot to this one on a hot, sweaty Tuesday evening around 5:40pm. Because it was hot and sweaty, a big sea of people were waiting both outside and inside this place, and I saw only about 5 or so staff members making all the drinks. There's only two tables and two benches to sit at on the right-hand side of the place; otherwise, the rest of the space is behind the counter where all the drinks are made and the strong aromatic aroma of tea fills the interior. From my visit here, I think you can only place orders either through their lone kiosk to the left-hand side of the entrance near a corner, or by scanning the QR code at the front of the entrance and following prompts on your phone. Staff was too busy making drinks to take orders at the front counter when I was inside. Either way, you have to use the HeyTea app to scan a QR code (on the receipt you get after placing your order) if you want to see an estimate on when your drink(s) will be ready. By the time I signed up for an account and downloaded the app using the slow 5G, my estimated time was 25 minutes; however, the wait for my triple supreme matcha latte (with extra matcha, less sugar and all other things in their recommended settings) ended up being more than 45 minutes as I walked around the perimeter and waited inside and outside this location as well. It was really chaotic trying to get my drink once it was ready; people were cutting in front of me and others to show staff their receipt and pick up their orders even though I was in front of the line. Taste wise though, the matcha is a strong ceremonial blend with grassy tones that actually caught me by surprise. That's because they have a matcha cheese cloud which I thought would have dulled the matcha taste but it didn't! There's also matcha mochi and what tasted like matcha jelly on the bottom which further strengthened the earthy tones. Probably because it was really hot as of this writing, the ice melted much fasted than usual so that's out of this place's control and therefor doesn't detract from my experience itself. Wait here was really long for just one drink but I'm thankful there's something you can use to see when your drinks are ready - in this case, their HeyTea app. I would probably only come back if I was around the area, though wait times for drinks might deter me from doing so altogether.

I visited twice and tried two different drinks on separate days: the Mango Coconut Tea and the…read morePistachio Tea. Unfortunately, neither one was for me, but I can definitely see why they're popular with younger customers. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and very fast with preparing the drinks. The shop itself is quite small, so I wouldn't plan on staying to sit for long.

This was the only place around the Seattle Center area where my two friends and I could find milk…read moretea on a Friday evening around 7pm, and I know I definitely needed that after having some spicy chicken earlier. It's not too far from places like Woo Bar, and there's not an inside to speak of here; you have a wiggly table near the front that isn't ideal for hanging out around, and two kiosks - one near the aforementioned wiggly table and another near the front counter where the lone staff member was making drinks. There are also three small claw machines to the left-hand side of the entrance. People kept coming in and out constantly throughout our visit, but drinks were made relatively fast. There is no seating inside, so it's mostly grab-and-go here, and there doesn't seem to be a restroom inside at a first glance. From a recommendation by fellow Yelp Elite Albert T., I got their Japanese buckwheat milk tea with grass jelly using organic oat milk, and at full sweetness and less ice. You can taste the nutty notes of the buckwheat, and grass jelly was a nice complement to the drink though pieces could have been bigger since the consistency of the jelly was more like lychee jelly. Drink did turn out to be a tad too sweet but I didn't mind; extra ice probably could have been the way to go to balance that. Otherwise, drink was milky with floral tones from the tea, and hit very well on this unusually warm day. I'd come back here if I have another event close to Seattle Center or even lower Queen Anne itself; they are a really great choice for boba!

As always, the boba was consistent and perfect. Our drinks were delicious. They came out quickly…read more We always take it to the park to walk around but I enjoy the bunny Godzilla mural while I wait. No notes.

Stumbled across this place years ago on my prom night looking for a yummy drink, and was so happy…read morewhen I attended Seattle U as it is just a few blocks away! They have great drinks and matcha, and love that they have boba available as well. I love a cafe that does good coffee and tea, AND serves boba too. the perfect addition to any drink!

Loveee the drink options here/ they have a really good variety for everyone!…read more There's tons of matcha options and coffee options as well as milk tea. I got their matcha cloud on top of jasmine tea and it was really good! Good quality matcha, paired perfectly with the jasmine tea. Not too sweet, I got it less sweet. Service was fast, there's a few small tables inside as well.

Wow, a third The Alley in Washington! This one is just as good at all the rest. Even during their…read moresoft opening (right now), they're consistent. No busy lines yet but their grand opening promotions are on the 30th and 31st of May so expect a line then. Looks like they're offering the full menu now which is awesome. Inside is ample seating and tables. Quite a few board games too, so great spot to hang. Music isn't too loud, so could also be a nice working spot but I would consider The Alley as my favorite dessert boba spot. I wouldn't personally come here for strong teas, but would come to enjoy their creme brûlée or brown sugar. As long as those expectations are set, I don't think it'll disappoint as a dessert cafe. Had to go with their classic tapioca ("Deerioca") as it's fresh, pretty QQ while being soft, and coated in a generous amount of brown sugar. They have one of the more flavorful bobas in the area, though the boba is softer and not as bouncy. Ube Brown Sugar Boba Creme Brûlée Milk - always have to give my compliments to their boba. Marinated amazingly, cooked pretty well, it's almost perfect. After mixing the creme brûlée with their milk, a creamy and addicting dessert is formed. If I didn't watch myself, I could down a gallon of the brûlée milk.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #123…read more Looks like The Alley finally opened up a location in U District to target the local college student population, given the much larger footprint compared to the locations in Lynnwood and CID. There's actually plenty of seating here, and even a games shelf to kill some time and/or study. Like the other locations, there's a convenient kiosk in front to order. Assam Milk Tea, Less Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.65) - I feel like less sweet is a little sweeter than the other two locations. It could just be in my mind, or maybe the boba recipe is a little different, adding more sweetness to the drink here. Otherwise, the general taste and ice level are pretty consistent with the other locations. The milk tea is slightly malty, has good body, and has enough ice to keep the drink cold but isn't overabundant. The boba here isn't nearly as good. The pearls are lumpy and disheveled, not to mention slightly mushy, on the outside, while the interior is undercooked, on the harder side without a great chew. I think the boba is also much sweeter than the other locations. I wonder if it's because they don't drain it in a slotted spoon before adding it to the cup - instead, they scoop both the boba and the syrup. Not sure why the boba here is worse. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4/5 I don't think this location of The Alley quite matches the other two in terms of quality, but it also could be due to opening hiccups. I'll revisit again in the future to see if they've improved. Bathrooms - 3 gender neutral rooms that are shared with the other building tenants. Drinks: [4.25/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

One of the best boba places I've tried! I stopped here during my trip to Seattle and loved it. The…read moreservice was great, and the inside of the shop was super clean and cute. I also loved that you could actually see them making the boba! I got the Thai tea, and it was perfect not too strong and not overly sweet. The boba was delicious too! Definitely a place I'll be visiting again on my next trip to Seattle

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #118…read more Located across from Westlake Center, this is a full fledged Xing Fu Tang, complete with a bubbling black sugar boba wok and their signature fortune sticks. I especially love the menu towards the rear of the store that depicts all the drinks and whether they contain dairy or tea. Walking in on a Thursday evening right before dinner, it was surprisingly crowded inside. All the seats were taken and there was a small line waiting to order at the kiosk. Luckily the staff is efficient, and I had my drink within a couple of minutes. Taiwan Boba Milk Tea, Large, 25% Sweet, Less Ice ($8.29) - Xing Fu Tang really focuses on two things: black sugar and milk. That focus is evident in this drink, where there's a strong mineral essence from the sugar, and somehow a really strong milkiness (despite being dairy free). The tea? It's an afterthought, with only some flat malty notes to complement the rich and sugary drink. With that being said, the drink is flavorful enough that I don't mind the lack of tea quality at all. Now the sweetness level could use some adjustment - the milk tea by itself is probably good at 25% but with so much of the boba marinade added, it goes up quickly. I might even order 0% next time. In terms of ice, they have less ice as default which I would consider similar to full ice at other boba shops. At least it seems that way since they used large cubed ice in their drinks rather than more typical chipped ice. This drink comes with boba. The boba is clearly homemade, being almost the same texture throughout, and is somewhat lumpy and cuboid in shape rather than perfect spheres. It marinates in the black sugar for a long time, rendering them superbly sweet and sticky. Unfortunately they are there for perhaps too long - at least when I visited, they were near the bottom of the wok. This means the boba is entirely too soft, with a single bite slicing through the sides of the pearl without too much resistance. They also tend to clump up, forming larger conglomerates that get stuck in the boba straw. While there's still somewhat of a bounce, it's noticeably less than perfection. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 I visited again a couple of weeks later for the Oolong Milk Tea, to see if they could eek a little more tea flavor out of another kind of leaf: Heaven Roast Oolong Boba Milk Tea, Large, 50% Sweet, Less Ice ($8.29) - This tea is a bit more flavorful than the regular milk tea, with a somewhat vegetal and earthy essence that kind of reminds me of Tieguanyin. There's even a slight drying astringency. I forgot to review my notes and ordered this at 50% sweet, which is way, way too sweet for my tastes. I'm definitely going to go with 0% if I visit again. The boba is the same slightly mushy texture as the last visit. At least they are consistent between visits? Milk Tea Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 So overall: the tea that Xing Fu Tang serves is alright, muddled but better quality than a lot of other boba shops. The boba unfortunately is mushy, which I honestly can't say I've seen all that often. I do have to give them props for making their boba in house given how rare it is. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Great place to grab some variety of brown sugar drinks compared to the other boba place in Downtownread more

Very delicious !!!!! I really liked it !!! Love the brown…read moresugar. Love the little cute houses inside this place as well. I'm glad that they had oat milk as I cannot have dairy