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    Hippo Loco

    3.8 (284 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    3 liter buckets with full topping!
    Melanie L.

    Haven't tried the food here but have been here twice for the drinks. First time I came for the full topping liter bucket and they were out of toppings that day. I got the lotus flower tee which was nice but not super memorable. But then this time they had the toppings! And I tried their new roasted rice tea with lowest sugar and all the toppings and it was SO SO good. This was the reason for coming back and all the different fun jello toppings are such a nice treat to hunt for in the bucket. Was shocked to finish almost the full bucket in one sitting but if you wanted to you could definitely stretch it out over a few days. Cute place!

    bucket oolong milk tea with all toppings
    Amy L.

    tried out this spot for the first time for their bucket teas that includes all their fun toppings and i'd say it's pretty worth it. it was roughly $12/$13 for the whole thing, you can pick your tea and the whole bucket includes all of their toppings so different tapioca pearls and jellies (cheese, melon, pandan, etc). definitely shareable between two people! it's a small casual establishment with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks but i noticed they also had food as well. service was n friendly and helpful so id love to come back to possibly try their food items as well.

    Jenny V.

    Hippo Loco what a cool little shop. The drinks are supper cute with their edible Labubus. This authentic little shop grab my attention. I drove from San Diego to this location to try their Labubu drinks. I was not disappointed! The drinks were delicious and the Labubus made it all so very adventurous. The staff is super helpful. A great place to come!

    Mai K.

    We drive 1.5 hours from San Diego just to eat here and we've done it 4 times in the last 2 months. That says everything. Their lẩu Thái is unmatched and tastes just like home for me. I also always add flan to my drinks and it's so good. The space is comfortable, food is amazing, and service is great. 100% worth the drive.

    Special Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    Best spicy noodles I've ever had here. Service and the songs playing in the background was nice also! Really reminds me of those days when I go to spicy noodle shop after school in Viet Would def come here again next time.

    Laarni L.

    Unassuming little plaza, plentiful parking. Cute ambiance inside, customer service appropriate. Opted for the milk tea drink with all the jellies! Cute and fun concept! Each jelly had a hint of different flavors, for example the cheese one had a hint of cheese flavor, the pig shape had a chocolate filling, one had a brown sugar taste, one was a hint on the fruity side, boba was as expected. I enjoyed the milk tea, was on the nutty side. I would def come back to bring my little nieces and nephews or cousins from out of town to experience a happy boba drink. Sometimes it's nice to spruce up your day with cuteness! Their instagram account will post when they will serve special edition shapes like Labubu's ! I plan to go for that !

    green thai tea
    Viv N.

    Came here a few years ago before they rebranded & I have to say I prefer the old interior/aesthetic tbh :') However, it seems to be a well-known cafe in the viet community. Not lactose-intolerant friendly as they don't have milk alternatives RIP ORDERED: - Green Thai Milk Tea - my absolute fave! perfectly balanced & sweet enough, very fragrant tasting - Matcha Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - not great but not bad, asked for extra sweetener as it's not strong tasting, wish matcha was stronger - Cup Full Topping of Secret Flower Milk Tea (1 liter) - pretty diluted but we let it sit for long oops, floral taste with lots of cute and unique toppings - Milo bucket - way too sweet and too many flavors/textures going on, also kinda icy so everything tastes melted or watery, good for sharing & families with kids

    Cute toppings
    Binh T.

    First time ordering out of state shipping orders from them and did not disappoint. I didn't stop by the store few years ago when we were in town visiting because of the mix reviews and I thought they would specialize in ramen vs milktea. So glad they decided to try out with out of state shipping orders. The milktea were pretty good surprisingly. Pretty condensed down so a bottle is worth 2 cups if you water down with ice. I feel like the sweetness was good enough with ice. Not terribly just sugar taste. I love the secret flower tea so much. It's so fragrant and strong. The hippo signature milktea was pretty good as well and that didn't disappoint me as their signature drink. I love the details of the toppings. Feel like too cute to eat them. Kinda sad the cheese foam topping got mixed in with other topping so I couldn't do a good photo on that topping box. Overall I think it's good to give them a try even if you live out of state like me. Yes overnight shipping cost is a bit much but it's a lot cheaper than a flight ticket lol :) I would definitely order more in the future. Check them out in FB to order or call the store. The owner is super sweet and responsive.

    Long T.

    I heard about this place after her friend of mine told me about all their unique toppings they offer with their drinks, including any Labubu shaped topping. However, for my first time I wanted to go with their signature milk tea with boba and popcorn chicken. Their milk tea was good, a little on the sweet side, but I forgot to ask for adjustments. The boba was fresh and chewy, and well done. I really enjoy their popcorn chicken dish. It was the right ratio of breading to chicken, and it was fried very well giving each piece an even texture. I also really liked that they weren't heavy-handed with the powdered seasoning, and the basil in the dish really came through. The store itself is pretty spacious inside with a few tables. It has a sort of cutesy design, but it was still clean and modern appearing. Service was great as well.

    All the flavors and toppings.
    Thu N.

    I ordered from out of state, and it arrived overnight - super fast shipping! The drinks were still cold and fresh when I received them. The flavors are amazing, especially the Thai green milk tea- it's perfectly balanced, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's honestly my perfect taste! And the toppings...oh my gosh, they're freaking cute and delicious! Each one has its own texture : chewy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The adorable designs make everything even more fun to eat. Their customer service is also wonderful -- very friendly, polite, and quick to respond to messages. You can really tell they care about their customers. Overall, I'm super happy with my order -- from the packaging to the taste to the service, everything was perfect. Definitely ordering again soon!

    Hoang N.

    I give it 2 stars because if the labubu jello, like $2.50, tasted so bad , hard jello, gross, but looks cute . We ordered 3 different noodles from the menu , all came out tasted same and look the same. We asked the waitress, she's nice, she said they were out of certain veggies.well noodles still nothing special. All four drinks were just like sugar water. Tell me what's the hype here? Will not be coming back, such a waste of our time and money

    Me and my daughter love here and today she got a capybara for a bucket full topping she reallt like it. Thanks for take my order too late. Salted plum so tasty

    Hard boba and cheese

    Came back again due to all the advertising. Disappointed. Paid $12 for this bucket of ice and hard bobas and 1 cheese topping. Would not recommend to anyone

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    Drink is average and panna cotta does not taste that great compared to Quinn Bakery. I wouldn't go back

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    4.5
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    1.6 mi
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    4.0
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    2.6 mi
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    1.6 mi

    My new fav go to restaurant! I've been curious about this place and I'm so glad I gave it a try…read more Very attentive service and delicious food. Husband hosts/serves customers and wife is cooking up her recipes. So many choices to choose from, and you can taste the love put into their dishes. I highly recommend: -Roasted duck and shrimp wonton noodle soup -Shrimp and crab fried rice -Egg rolls I came hungry and left very full and happy. I cant't wait to be back!

    Saw a TikTok video on this place and took my family to go and support the restaurant, as it is a…read morefamily owned place. Overall a decent place with many options for Vietnamese food, both big meal dishes and fun street food. Here what we tried: Ngheu Hap Thai (Thai Style Clams) - the clams were big and the broth is very flavorful! My mom really enjoyed it! Mi Vit Tiem (Duck Noodle Soup) - absolutely love the broth! So clean and herbal like! The noodle texture is interesting, as it is not your usual egg noodles. Not sure if I like it over the traditional egg noodles. Still a good dish! Banh Canh Tom Cua (Vietnamese Crab & Shrimp Udon) - there were so much crabs and shrimps in the bowl. The broth is good, just a little bland and needed to add some fish sauce. Mi Sui Cao (Wonton Dried Noodles) - love the wonton and the fried shrimp crunchy thing. The seasoning is really, but I don't think I like the noodles they used. Sup Cua (Vietnamese Crab Soup) - so much toppings in the soup! Love the century's egg!

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    4.4
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    1.3 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Came for the bun cha, got blown away by the hu tieu! But first, the bun cha Ha Noi , which came…read morewith a mound of springy vermicelli, a very generous serving of lettuce wraps and different fresh herbs, and a bowl of pork patties, delicious pork slices, and pickled daikon and carrots in fun star shapes in a sweet and slightly tangy sauce. The pork patties were my favorite, and although there were plenty of the grilled pork, many of them were pieces with a lot of fat. That was my only gripe about it. Now about the hu tieu, which came with all the delicious bbq pork, shrimp, shredded chicken, fried garlic and onions, lightly dressed in an oh so delicious sauce. For me, the sauce was actually the star. Mix everything together and get yourself one delicious bite, filled with so much flavor. The accompanying broth on the side was great as well, with hints of dried shrimp reminiscent of a really good HK wonton noodle soup broth. Highly recommend this place!!

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