Me and my family are from San Francisco (the Bay Area) and we are always looking for new boba places to try! My mom saw this place on TikTok and people were saying that it is very authentic and has quality tea. We love boba so we decided to try it out. The quality of the tea was really good and we usually get boba in our drinks but this time we decided to try their sesame jelly as that is what they are known for. Drinks and jelly weren't that sweet which we loved. Definitely coming back again and will be one of our go to boba places. Service was good! read more

Hechalou Tea & Jelly - 2 House Blend Milk Tea With Sesame Jelly and 2 house blend milk tea with boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The service is amazing. I love the drinks that are made there. The vibes are very comfortable, especially at night time.

On a recommendation from a friend, I ventured to Tempe to try out this Taiwanese tea house. I ordered the Osthmanthus milk tea (dairy free) with signature black tea jelly and an order of original egg puffs (couldn't resist). I loved both and can't wait to try all of their grass jelly flavors! The interior has ample space to enjoy your treats and drink with company or solo. The tables and chairs are clean and well-kept. There is a bathroom requiring a code. I appreciated the free parking in the garage and the boba signs that pointed me where to go and find Hechalou Tea & Jelly. The location is right across from the light rail stop so it is also convenient for those who want to use public transit. Service is friendly and the ambiance is casual and happy. Thank you! read more

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Wow! Simply decorated (green theme) and efficiently run milk tea shop. My boyfriend and I love Taiwanese-style drinks, and I've been eyeing this place for awhile.... Very happy we did. I wanted to taste a bit of everything- I tried the Black Peach Milk Tea with the Thai Tea and Black Sesame jellies. He got the brown sugar matcha with boba. Finally, as a promotion, the very friendly staff gave us a free Oolong milk tea with oolong jelly! Nice! Their milk tea is extremely rich and full of "tea" flavor. I felt as though the peach in my black peach milk tea was a bit lost in my drink with my jelly types- next time I'll opt for only one flavor of jelly. The jellies were smooth and flavorful- the black sesame had a nice depth of flavor without being too sweet. The Thai tea jelly was great. My boyfriend's matcha with brown sugar boba was sweeter, but very good. The boba was perfectly cooked. The free drink (oolong milk tea with oolong jelly) was DELICIOUS! The tea and the jelly had a rich, toasty flavor. Unfortunately, we couldn't finish it all because the milk was so rich and we had already tried our own drinks. In the future, I'll probably stick to a small drink- the milk is very high quality, but very rich alongside the jellies. Staff was very friendly, and it was clean. Parking is a bit confusing, but just follow the signs and you will be OK. Can't wait to come back and try a slushy or green tea. read more

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I ordered the geisha peach black milk tea with soy and with the black sesame tea jelly. I love black sesame and I've never had it in tea jelly form. It's absolutely delicious. I also tried the egg puff and it was just too dense for me. The tea selection looks really authentic and I love freshly brewed tea. Location is attached to an apartment complex. The gps is correct, park in the apartment parking structure and follow the sign to the shop. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Probably the best milk tea I've ever had! I got the sesame cream with sesame jelly with earl grey milk tea!! Super yummy. And very tea forward read more

HeChaLou (鹤茶楼) is a popular tea brand, translating to "Crane Tea House" or "Crane Tea Building," representing a blend of elegance, wisdom (crane), and traditional, communal teahouses. It specializes in high-quality tea, featuring signature tea jelly and aimed at bringing people together. I've been here a handful of times now and I think I can confidently say that this place is 5 out of 5 stars. From what I saw, you can upgrade drink sizes on most, if not all, for $0.55 and it's well worth the size upgrade once you find your drink of choice. As a fan of black sesame, my drink here will forever be the Coconut Sesame Slushy with Sesame Jelly. It's sooo good! Pass on the milk teas, they're more milk than tea but I the Daydream Black Tea Latte will get the job done when you want a tea drink. It's a cute spot. They're located at the ground floor of an apartment complex. It's a spacious location so come with friends and families. Want to be antisocial? Bring your laptop. I believe they have free wifi. read more

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Not my favorite matcha tea joint! Tea is strong, but just not my cup of tea! We ordered at the kiosk, so didn't have much human interaction. Drinks came out pretty quickly. They make their tea on the less sweet side, so if you prefer sweet, then don't ask for 25-50% sweet. Park in the garage, walk up a few steps, and go through the double doors and you're there! I'll have to come back and try the matcha latte again with more sugar added to see how I like it! read more

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I kept seeing Hechalou mentioned, but for some reason never got around to trying it. Well, recently I finally went to check it out and I was very pleasantly surprised! There are so many milk tea shops now and I feel like many of them are subpar, so that has deterred me from milk teas in general. Following the guidance of other reviewers, I entered The Access apartments parking garage and followed the signs for Hechalou parking, then up the stairs and continued following the signs. Ordering at the kiosk is straightforward. The times I went, it wasn't very busy, either no one else ordering or just 1 party before me, so I was able to take my time in scrolling through the options. When it does get busy though, I can see how the ordering process may be slow especially if people don't know exactly what they want. I love how customizable the drinks are. You can choose a tea base and add toppings. My favorite bases are the house milk tea and the osmanthus oolong milk tea. My favorite toppings are the buckwheat jelly and the thai tea jelly. One of the times I went, the worker mentioned the boba was fresh and even offered me samples for both the honey boba and brown sugar boba. Both were really good! There's a good amount of seating to enjoy your drinks/snacks. I'm glad I finally tried this place as it's now one of my favorite spots! read more

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I love Hechalou! Whenever I'm craving a strong milk tea, I know exactly where to go. This time, we got the house blend with yin yang jelly, and it was so good. I really appreciate how the drinks are always perfectly cold and the jellies have such a great texture. I also love that they offer options like almond jelly and black sesame jelly combo (yin yang), it makes the drinks even more fun and customizable. I noticed they recently added some new matcha drinks to the menu, so I'll definitely be coming back to try those. I also appreciate that they posted clear parking instructions, my first visit was a bit confusing, but you can park anywhere in the garage, which is super convenient. There are usually a lot of orders, so it can take a little time, but it's absolutely worth the wait. I also love the herbal tea aroma and the decor inside. read more

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Stopped by again and got the house blend pearl milk tea, and it was amazing yet again. The tea flavor was amazing but well-balanced with the 100% sweetness level. This time, I parked in the parking garage and followed the signs and entered through the back side of the store! There was ample free parking that didn't have a time limit or needed validation!!!! read more

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OMG their tea quality!! It's absolutely superb compared to other boba places, if you're a tea lover, you'll be amazed at how good their tea is. Got to try original milk tea with boba and fruity-ish boba, and they were sooo good. Also boba is chewy and yummy. Their boba is definitely more at the tea side as in not super milky/creamy but it was so good. Though, their service is ok- I went there twice and both times people seemed a bit mad, but well their tea is yummy! read more

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Was in the area and happy to find this Taiwanese tea place. I was excited to try it and wasn't disappointed. Parking was a bit confusing at first, but there are signs that guide you. Parking is in the back with a customer parking structure. The place is cute and clean, and you can smell the tea leaves when you walk in. Ordering seems to be self-serve (or they were just busy), but my drink came out surprisingly fast even after I asked for less topping. The drink was good--the tea tasted high quality and flavorful. I'll definitely be back to try other drinks. read more

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2nd visit! Yes, the parking is a bit convoluted, but many reviews here give very clear instructions, and once you've been here once, it's fairly easy to find again! Maybe I just like oolong tea a lot, but I really like their osmanthus oolong (brewed tea AND milk tea). Today, I ordered the osmanthus oolong tea with brown sugar pearl (50% sweet, 30% ice). It's a really refreshing brewed tea treat! Pearls are perfectly chewy. Friend ordered osmanthus oolong milk tea with sesame jelly (50% sweet, 30% ice). The roasted oolong tea pairs really well with the toasted sesame flavors of the jelly! We shared some matcha egg puffs and the matcha flavor really comes through in the pancake-like treat! Service was quite fast and the space is bright and airy. Good place to catch up with a friend or a group! 10/10 experience all around! read more

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I ordered an oolong tea with sea salt foam. This is usually my go to, but I would not recommend it here. There is way too much sea salt foam in the drink and at some point all you're drinking is heavy cream. That being said I don't want to discount the entire store based on one drink. I think the place has potential and I maybe ordered the wrong thing. I would come back again but I'd try something without the foam. Also, as a general warning this place doesn't have easy parking. There is no street parking, and I think you need to park in a parking garage around the area. I ended up just parking in an apartment next door, so I'm not sure where the official parking is, but something to keep an eye out for if you decide to come here. read more

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You're not lost, keep going! If you park behind the shop in the parking for the nearby apartments just ensure you're in a spot you won't get towed. This place is super easy to find if you're on foot, walking on Apache. However if you drive just read what people have said. Follow the signs. Good boba place, nice flavors. The matcha puff item was okay. I loved how good it smelled inside. It's very cute and they offer many different flavor options and boba. I'm giving 4 stars because when I ordered from the kiosk i realized later that they added 18% gratuity. I'm happy to tip, when I choose to and the amount I choose. I don't like when they auto add it hoping customers won't notice. It was on the top of the screen and I missed it because it was new ordering interface for me and I was distracted talking to my friend. You can also order with a staff person at the counter that says "order here". Maybe that interface is more clear they are including a tip unless you say otherwise. I used the kiosk because it had pictures so I could figure out what I wanted. read more

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12.7.25 - saw this place on IG and wanted to try it. Finding the parking garage was a bit difficult. There was a moving truck kinda blocking the view of the garage entrance so I missed it at first and circled around in the complex. After entering the garage, you follow the signs on the wall around to the back entrance of the building. There were plenty of spaces at the time I went. Then, just continue following the signs into the place. It wasn't too busy at the time so I got my order in pretty quickly. I ordered the large House Blend Milk Tea w/ Thai Tea Jelly, Matcha Puffs and Signature Black Tea Puffs. The milk tea was good. I really liked the thai tea jelly! The egg puffs were cute! They're in the shape of a phoenix bird? I think. For $5, it comes with 3 per order. The place is a bit out of the way for me to drive here just for milk tea but if I'm in the area again, I'll stop by and try something else on the menu read more

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I have been wanted to try Hechalou tea, especially their jellys whenever I visited Cali. I am glad they opened a location in Tempe. They do have a kiosk option to place order. Parking shared with the apartment structure can easily be missed as the main sign placed out only in front of the parking structure. It is free parking. I tried the house blend milk tea with sesame jelly (Top#1). You can definitely taste tea quality in the milk tea not just all milk. The sesame jelly was decent but had a lighter flavor than I expected. If you order the pre-made drinks (the top sellers) you get much less jelly, so it's best to order it separately and add the jelly as an extra. The egg puff was cute and delicious. I'm looking forward to trying other drinks on my next visit. read more

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If you are fan of Taiwanese style tea drinks (not just boba, but with contemporary variations), this is the place to go! Its offerings of tea jelly is the best (and most unique) in town. Staff is super friendly as well with a convenient kiosk system if you would like to skip the line. One thing to note - parking is a bit tricky as it is located in the apartment where the store is. Space is available just a bit hard to find. Follow the sign! read more

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The house blend milk tea states it is strong but weirdly I didn't think it was strong. I was hoping for a nice strong milk tea like a Hong Kong milk tea but I didn't get that. I do like the sesame jelly! It's super tasty. The matcha was also not bad here! I believe the lychees drink was sweet even at 70% , recommend maybe going 50% for that. Coming here for the first time is a bit confusing but just following all the way through the garage and park at the end. read more

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This new boba shop at tempe near ASU is really good! If ur someone like me who prefers just the tea without the boba this place is amazing because their jellys are amazing! The place is kind of hard to find u have to go inside of an apartment complex parking and park at the end... the inside is nice and lively they have plenty of seating and u have to order at a automated kiosk. Their sweetness is on the lighter side so add a little extra if ur have a sweet tooth. read more

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Came to check out this Taiwanese Boba shop and it was packed! My wife's Taiwanese friend recommended we come here and it was excellent. The lobby smells like a pleasant green tea fragrance I smelled a lot in Asia. Love the interior design and branding here as well! Strong tea flavor with toppings you usually don't see elsewhere. We got the Osmanthus Oolong tea and it came with a delicious almond jelly. (Tastes like a nice dessert tofu) Phoenix tea game is getting quite competitive with Xinfutang, Hechalou and Yifang tea nearby. read more

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On our first visit, we ordered a small matcha latte with matcha jelly ($6.85) and a large house blend milk tea with black sesame jelly ($7.05). From what I saw, you can upgrade drink sizes on most, if not all, for $0.55. As someone who absolutely loves black sesame, I've been really excited to try their black sesame jelly. That said, I was disappointed by how subtle the black sesame taste was. I will say that they made the jelly really smooth as black sesame is usually really grainy in texture. The milk tea flavor itself was classic. My drink was more milk forward than tea. As for the matcha jelly, you definitely will taste the earthiness. read more

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Great new boba place in town! I'm excited for AZ to have a tea jelly place and Hechalou does not disappoint. It's location is very unassuming and it is a bit of work to get to but worth it in the end. Learn from me: within the parking structure, there is a shortcut, back way entrance. There is a sign to direct you but it can be missed. If you don't go this way, you are going half around the complex to get to it. As you walk in, customers are directed to order at the kiosk. At this time, there is only one kiosk so that slows down how quickly you can get a drink. They do have registers but they mainly use personnel to make the drinks. If you like milk teas or good quality tea, this is a place for you. I love the variety of milk teas, each one having their distinct and robust flavor without being watered down. Since they are known for their jellies, that's what I would go with for toppings but know that of you add boba, it has good texture and flavor. In terms of jelly, there are tea and none tea options. All of the jellies I've had are good and also have robust and distinct flavor. My personal flavor is Ying and yang, which is a mix of black sesame and almond jelly. A winning combination. I find that solely black sesame is a bit one noted for me and I like variety between the two jelly flavors. The tea is a great option for the fruity drinks. Wait time is a bit long but they are always busy and they don't take shortcuts in making your drink. I don't mind this at all because they produce a high quality product every time. Overall, I'm excited to have a location in AZ and don't think you could lose with any of the drinks they offer. read more

Hechalou Tea & Jelly - Oolong milk tea with black sesame jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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After trying their milk tea the first time, I told myself I had to come back. I love, love their milk tea. I love the decor and the ambiance of this boba place. I will definitely be back! read more

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I really liked this place! They are in their soft opening stages and yesterday was the first day! We stopped by around 7:45pm and it was pretty busy. We waited about 10 minutes in line and people kept on coming in after us. The cashier was friendly and explained to us that they had already ran out of a few toppings. The Thai tea jelly i wanted was sold out so I opted for the hun kue for my large milk tea (#5). My sister ordered the medium matcha latte (#3) with almond jelly since they too had sold out of the matcha jelly. We also ordered one order of egg puffs - original. (Order comes with 3x) We sat down and waited for our number to be called out. The table area was clean and spacious and the inside decor is super cute, unique, and inviting. The music was just really loud in this area so it was a bit hard to hear. After waiting about 10 minutes or so, our number was called out, drinks ready, and we were told that the egg puffs were still being made. After waiting another 10 minutes, the worker brought the egg puffs out to our table. Both drinks were delicious. They weren't too sweet, had the right amount of ice, and tasted really good. The egg puffs were also a hit as they were hot and had a nice crisp to them. We did struggle a bit to find our way through the back door so we just walked around the building to walk through the front. Upon leaving though we went out the back door. *Park in the garage and walk towards the handicap parking spots. Here you will see stairs / ramp and grey / black doors. This is where you will enter to get in. Turn right and the business door is on the left side. read more

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Boba tea is pretty good. The phoenix dessert thing is disappointing and not so much to rave about. But place is clean with many tables and free WiFi. Also you can park in the garage which is nice in the summer. We visit here pretty often given the comfort seating and garage parking. read more

The drinks were fresh, flavorful, and made with high quality ingredients, and the tea had the perfect balance of sweetness. The jelly and toppings had a great texture and tasted homemade instead of overly artificial. Service was fast, friendly, and welcoming, and the staff made the whole experience enjoyable. The shop itself was clean, relaxing, and had a nice atmosphere to hang out in. Definitely one of the better tea spots around, and I'll for sure be coming back to try more flavors. read more

Hechalou Tea & Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Hechalou is definitely my top favorite boba place in Phoenix. They're known for their high quality teas and delicious jellies. They offer so many different flavors of jellies that you wouldn't find anywhere else such as the black tea jelly, osmanthus jelly, almond jelly, thai tea jelly, and more! I ordered the house blend milk tea with black sesame jelly which was amazing. The milk tea flavor is incredible and the black sesame flavor is nice and sweet. One of the better drinks I've had in awhile. I also added black pearl boba but it needed a few more minutes, which is why I dropped 1 star. This place gets packed but it's well worth checking out! I would 100% come back. read more

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This was my first time at Hechalou. My friend is always raving out it. There is a parking garage that leads to the store. We got there in the late afternoon and there was a bit of a line since they were only taking orders at the kiosk. Plenty of tables and seating inside. I got the house blend milk tea with sesame jelly since it was one of their most popular items. It was great. I loved the sesame jelly. It paired well with the milk tea. read more

Love this Taiwanese tea shop! They serve one of the best teas in the valley. We ordered an osmanthus oolong tea, which had rich floral smell. The tea was definitely strong but tasted smooth. We also loved the topping inside - almond pudding, which added a special texture and another layer of flavor to the tea! I love boba tea and gotta say this is definitely one of the places that worth your time and money! read more

Hechalou Tea & Jelly - Osmanthus oolong tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We tried Hechalou Tea & Jelly House for the first time, and I'm so excited they're opening a North Phoenix location in January! The Tempe spot feels perfect for ASU students. Parking can be tricky if you don't know where to go, but they suggested the apartment complex garage nearby, which made it super easy. Inside, it's pretty spacious, and you can literally smell the tea when you walk in. Their jelly is amazing, and they even have vegan options! We tried the Grandma's Fruit Tea with Yin Yang Jelly, Lime Magnolia Green Tea with Black Tea Jelly, House Blend Milk Tea with Sesame Jelly, and the Signature Black Tea Egg Puff. The egg puff is kind of like a bubble waffle, but I couldn't really taste the black tea in the filling. What I loved most was their unique square-shaped jelly, it's so different from other tea spots. The jellies are soft, flavorful, and add a fun texture to the drinks. Plus, the drinks themselves actually taste like real tea, not overly sweet or artificial, which I love. Can't wait to visit the North Phoenix location and try even more from the menu! read more

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Delicious milk tea shop that opened recently! Love their drinks because you can taste the tea flavor in their milk teas. I got the house blend and the sesame jelly and it was so good! Would go back to try out their other drinks! To get there you need to park at the apartment complex for free parking and walk towards the signs that lead you out to the street front entrance. A few tables indoors. Very clean and nice decor! read more

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Hechalou is a relatively young tea shop chain from Taiwan, known for their unique jellies. I got their House Blend Milk Tea, and it was so good, and oh boy, strong! I added the black sesame jelly, which is more like a soft and silky pudding. It's fragrant, nutty, and definitely the perfect pairing for the bold tea. Honestly, one of the most memorable milk teas I've had. I went during their grand opening and it was super packed. The decor is nice and there's lots of seating. The workers were overwhelmed, so they told customers who had already been waiting in line to order at the register for 15+ minutes to go join the back of the line for the kiosk instead (kiosk line easily took 20+ minutes from the moment you joined to when you actually reached the screen). Understandably, a lot of people were upset and left. A tip: you can park for free inside the Access apartment complex's parking garage and enter the shop through the back door. read more

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What an amazing and unique tea shop, straight from Taiwan! Beyond the standard boba pearls, Hechalou offers a wide array of jellies -- including black tea, matcha, buckwheat tea, and sesame -- with the soft, drinkable texture of grass jelly. The staff set out samples so we could try them on their own, and we loved each one! We ordered two house blend milk teas, one with the Thai tea jelly and one with matcha jelly (black sesame sold out by 6pm!). The tea is so prominent and aromatic in the drink that it's one of my favorite classic milk teas in the area now. It also pairs well with either jelly flavor, though the Thai tea flavor is definitely more prominent, while the matcha jelly gets a lot more subtle. The egg pancakes are tasty too. We tried the black tea flavor, and it once again tasted like a well-steeped cup mixed with the richness of a classic egg pancake. It comes in a set of three small pancakes in the shape of a crane -- a little crispier than most due to the shape but great in its own way. Parking is easy in the apartment structure, with signs guiding you toward the back entrance. And I love the gorgeous tea shop-inspired interior design and abundance of tables. Highly recommend! Update: Upon a second visit, I will say the osmanthus oolong milk tea with black sesame is KILLER. Subtly floral tea + aromatic real sesame. Delish. read more

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I've tried this place both in Cali and Taiwan, and it still tastes exactly how I remembered! They focus on simple, light teas and tea jellies (tea mochi jelly, hun kue!). I tried the Osmanthus Oolong Tea, Geisha Peach Black Tea, Jinxuan Oolong Tea, House Blended Milk Tea, and Divine Awakening Tea. The Osmanthus Oolong is definitely my favorite. It's light, floral, and refreshing. It pairs perfectly with black tea/buckwheat hun kue or almond jelly. These three are my go-to toppings, so you really can't go wrong with them! I got most of my drinks at 30% sweetness, which was just right for me. 50% might be better for someone who prefers their drinks a little sweeter. Their house milk tea is creamy and fragrant, yet rich and heavy. Honestly, I could skip a meal just from one small cup! It is super heavy and rich! As for Divine Awakening, it wasn't my favorite, though it was interesting. It has a fruity, smoky flavor with a hint of longan aftertaste, but it just didn't quite hit the spot for me. The Thai tea jelly is tasty on its own, but a bit too overpowering in the drinks. The sesame jelly had a nice flavor, but the texture was a little off. It reminded me of thick tofu skin Overall, service is great and pricing is reasonable and the drinks are on the less-sweet side, which I love. I'll definitely be back! There's also plenty of seating inside, and parking is available in the "Access" parking structure. Look for the door with the "Hechalou" poster inside the structure, and you'll find them easily. read more

Hechalou is here! I was anticipating them to bring good tea to AZ (not your basic tea bases) and they have a nice variety of loose leaf teas that I will probably eventually all try. Favorite thing is hands down the "hun kue" - think mochi jelly. This is stand out and a must try. House blend tea has a nice taste. Osmanthus oolong is a bit on the heavy, roast end but definitely strong. Magnolia green was too light to tell, maybe it's a day 1 thing. Location is a bit of a nightmare. Multiple people asked me for directions on my way out. But you can park in the structure and walk through the back entrance or around the block to the front. All in all, this is really a 4 star review for my standards but it's soft opening and I'm not out here to ruin anyone's ratings! read more

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This is my second time at hechalou. First time was when they first opened and I still remembered the 40min wait there for a drink and it wasn't impressive either. Today I actually went inside to order four drinks. The girls who worked there seemed so lost . They were checking on the drink labels many times and still hadn't filled one drink. Drinks were not that good , the wait was RIDICULOUS every single time. They also didn't do the drinks in order either. read more

This place was a little difficult to find but their teas were delicious if you are looking for something refreshing and not too sweet. I would have liked a stronger tea taste but it was still good. I ordered the yinyang house special and the jelly was so fresh and delicious. Definitely worth it if you're in the area! read more

When it comes to their drinks and toppings themselves, it's a five-star place all right. I love the fragrance and depth of the tea, and absolutely love the tea jelly and hun kue toppings. The service was all right, a little passive though. There were a long line at the kiosk, and none of the staff tried to take customers at the cashier until someone voiced out after awhile. The place is quite packed and loud on a Saturday afternoon. We can barely hear one another across the table. Overall, I would come back for their drink, but probably will do take-out only. read more

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