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    Hechalou Tea House & Jelly

    4.6 (10 reviews)

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    Ann T.

    Black sesame jelly is a must! What a rare commodity to get black sesame jelly! I first discovered HECHALOU in Taiwan. So good I don't like my bubble tea too sweet so 10% sugar or even 0% sugar is enough when you get the jelly's since they are already sweet and easy to slurp up with each sip! Great location in BelRed Arts District to chill and chat at the park with friends. Parallel parking along the street. Light rail station here too (Spring district station)

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    Elaine W.

    This is right across the street from my office which makes it very dangerous. Checked it out a little after they opened and ordered the house special milk tea. It has a warning on it that the tea is STRONG, which I didn't understand that it was actually a warning until I drank just a little bit. After drinking the small amount shown in the picture I was already feeling the caffeine, it was pretty crazy. I'm very sensitive to caffeine so I'd definitely say if you're like that to probably not get this very often, lol. The taste is solid though, I do appreciate a strong tea taste. Their boba texture is also fine.

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    Albert T.

    WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING There is a step right inside the entrance of this boba shop. Be careful! I almost tripped but caught myself just in time. Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #119 Conveniently located near the Spring District 2 Line station, this is the second location of Hechalou to open in Western Washington following Lynnwood late last year. I'm a regular at that particular location - at this point it's probably in my top 5 boba establishments in the Seattle metro (and definitely in my top 5 most visited). I happened to be in Redmond for lunch during Hechalou's soft opening, so I decided to drop by Bellevue on the way home. Unlike Lynnwood, the soft opening here was very well run. While situated in a much smaller kitchen, the place seemed to be above full staffing levels, with 7 or 8 bobaristas behind the counter taking orders and mixing drinks. There was just a small line when I arrived a little past noon, and due to how efficient everything was, neither the line nor the wait for the drink took very long at all, probably 5 or 10 minutes total (compared to 35 minutes in Lynnwood). Orders can be made in person or at the single kiosk. As mentioned before, the space is on the smaller end, with only counter seating and a single small table. With all the people in line and waiting for drinks, it certainly got cramped near the entrance. In terms of the menu, I believe the only major difference between here and Lynnwood is the absence of honey boba. House Blend Pearl Milk Tea, Large, 10% Sweet, 30% Ice ($8.25) - This drink is very consistent with Lynnwood and in fact, it's similar enough that I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference if I had both side by side. Due to the heavy brown sugar marinade they use for the boba, 10% sweet here is about equivalent to 50% or 75% sweet at other boba shops. Anything above 10% is too cloying for me, and even 10% is just a bit too much (but I'm not willing to risk going all the way down to 0!). The drink is powdered creamer heavy, but full of malty tea essence. It really feels like a modern interpretation of a classic Taiwanese black milk tea from the 1990s. So while I wouldn't say it's a high quality tea by any means, it's very nostalgic and enjoyable to drink. 30% ice is good on a cold day as it completely cools the drink, but there's none left over to keep it cold. I'd increase it to 70% on a warm day. The boba is the exact same taste and texture as Lynnwood. It's the perfect blend of chew and bounce, and very sweet to boot. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 It's nice seeing a Hechalou open up in Bellevue! While there are tons of new boba shops in town, I think Hechalou brings some unique jelly toppings (I didn't get any on this visit), which helps differentiate it against the competition. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

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    Road K.

    I had a pleasant experience overall. The service was efficient and fast, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We tried several drinks: House Milk Tea with Sesame Jelly, House Milk Tea with Yin Yang Jelly, House Milk Tea with Thai Tea Jelly, and Osmanthus Oolong Tea with Almond Jelly. The milk tea and oolong tea bases were both excellent. The sesame jelly and Thai tea jelly were especially delicious and complemented the drinks very well. The only topping I wouldn't recommend is the almond jelly. It's the plain white, semi-transparent cube-shaped jelly (not the darker jellies). To me, it had a very strong artificial flavor that tasted somewhat medicinal. The flavor was so overpowering that it masked the delicate floral notes of the Osmanthus Oolong Tea. If you're sensitive to artificial almond flavors, I'd suggest choosing a different topping. We ordered all of our drinks at 10% sweetness, which was perfect. Based on our experience, I think 100% sweetness would be quite sweet. Overall, the drinks were well made, the tea quality was good, and the service was excellent. I'd definitely come back and try more flavors, but I'd skip the white almond jelly next time.

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    I was in the area for a doctor's appointment and needed a quick coffee fix. When a spot popped up…read moreon Yelp with some great photos, I figured I'd give it a try. Parking ended up being a bit of a walk, which had me second-guessing the decision at first--but I'm glad I stuck with it. The moment I walked in, the space felt thoughtfully designed. The flow of the café is one of the best I've experienced--open, comfortable, and easy to navigate. As soon as the door opened, the barista greeted me right away. The counter is positioned close enough that you don't feel awkward hovering like in some cafés where the bar feels miles away. It immediately felt welcoming. I visited on a weekend during a slower period, but since the café sits right next to a college, I can imagine the line spilling out the door during peak hours. At quieter times though, the layout works well--there's enough space for a couple people to wait without crowding the entrance. I ordered a cortado and an almond croissant. The croissant came warmed, and the texture was spot on: fluffy, layered, and not overly greasy. The almond filling had a really nice balance--nutty with just enough sweetness and a hint of salt to round it out. I was told the pastries are made in-house, and it definitely shows. It tasted like something made with care. The cortado itself was solid--pretty classic, nothing overly fancy. One thoughtful touch I appreciated was that it came with sparkling water, which was great for cleansing the palate. The space itself is fairly spacious and works well if you want a quiet moment to sip your coffee. That said, most of the seating is high stools, so it doesn't really feel like the type of place to settle in and study for hours. Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and quality of the food. The one thing that caught me off guard was the price of the croissant at $6.50. It tasted great and I understand prices in this area tend to run higher, especially for house-made pastries--but it's a bit outside what I'd usually spend. So while I definitely think it's good, it might not become a regular stop for me simply due to location and budget. Still, a great find and a pleasant surprise during a routine coffee run. Staff & Service: Environment: Food & Beverage:

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    CHICHA San Chen - TV could be a good spot to indicate preparing orders & ready for pick up orders.

    CHICHA San Chen

    4.4(575 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Love the Chicha here!…read more They tasted better than the Chicha in Singapore!! SERVICE 5/5 Staff was so earnest, kind and attentive. The two times I was there, they gave me samples of tea to try. AMBIANCE 5/5 Very limited seatings but if you were lucky like me, you will enjoy sipping tea here. Bright, clean and very lively esp on weekends (meaning long line! lol). DRINKS 5/5 The first time I had the "Osmanthus Mango" (did not quite remember the name) and the 2nd time "Bee My Plum". Both drinks were excellent. Funnily, this ChiCha and a couple of other places would be something I miss in Bellevue.

    Since Chicha San Chen opened its Bellevue Square location, I have stopped by a couple times. While…read morethey serve some of the best boba, the tea flavor tastes a bit diluted compared to what I noted in my previous review. Because they brew each cup on order, I expected the tea to be more apparent, but in every drink I've tried it takes a backseat to other flavors. + DONG DING OOLONG TEA LATTE: I opted for light sugar and light ice. Despite being one of the most popular drinks, the tea flavor was weak and the cream dominated. It had a smooth consistency with subtle caramel notes, so it still tasted good, but I would have loved for the tea to shine more. At least the $1 addition of boba is pretty generous and I had enough for every sip! It was perfectly cooked with that nice chewy bounce. Since the boba itself is sweetened, going to 0% sweetness would probably be just sweet enough for me. + OSMANTHUS TEA w/ PASSIONFRUIT: Again, this leaned heavily toward the passionfruit rather than delivering a distinct tea flavor. (Side note: At the register, I received a sample of the High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Mango. This was sweet, super fruity and reminded me of mango nectar. It's really delicious, but only had a tiny hint of green tea.) + OSMANTHUS OOLONG HONEY TEA: I selected light sugar and light ice without toppings, hoping to taste the pure tea. I picked up the floral notes of the Osmanthus and the tea flavor came through a wee bit more than the other drinks, though still wasn't the dominant flavor. The amount of honey was on the verge of being too sweet, but the drink overall was refreshing and crisp. The new location in Bellevue Square is very clean with a few tables for two along the wall. It is consistently busy, so just be prepared for a wait. However, there are multiple employees preparing the drinks, so while the line appears long, they churn out orders pretty quickly without getting flustered. It's impressive! Given the steep pricing for the cup size and the weak tea flavor, Chicha San Chen wouldn't be my go-to spot considering all the other boba tea options in Bellevue.

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