Came here an hour before closing and this place was still packed! There are about 10 or so tables that were all occupied. My friend and I didn't find a table until a couple of minutes after ordering. Based on this experience, it might not be a great idea to come here for some peace and quiet studying time :') Roasted Oolong Milk Tea: 3/5 I was a bit disappointed with this drink because I think the milk to tea ratio is off--too much milk and not enough tea for my liking. And I also didn't really get that "roasted" taste to the tea, either. Their boba is pretty good though; "not bland" is all I'm looking for. Japanese Egg tofu: 5/5 I really like this!! I've never had anything like this before! It's pretty much tofu with the takoyaki toppings i.e. takoyaki sauce, kewpie mayo, seaweed. The only thing I would change is for it to have a little less takoyaki sauce. It's been a while since I've been to i-Tea, and I remember it also being pretty poppin' a couple of years back. I would definitely come here again for some other drinks and snacks. read more

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Popcorn chicken is bussin', but it is a bit expensive at $8. The chicken has a nice crispy skin and you can tell they use high quality meat when you bite into it. I got the guava fruit tea, and it was pretty good too. Not too syrupy and I could taste the tea. Service is friendly. Will come back to try the milk teas and other food items! read more

i-Tea - Popcorn Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've always enjoyed the variety i-Tea offers. Their popcorn chicken is pretty good but their short rib baos are out of control. It's pretty much short rib meat in a steam bun that's been fried. You can get one for $3.25 or two for $6. It had great texture to the snack. Crunchy outside with a fluffy bun and flavorful rib meat. It's one of my favorite things to snack on here. I've yet to try their wings but I've heard good things about it. Will for sure have to try it out next time I'm around the area. I've had their Jasmine milk tea with boba and I think it's pretty good. I would honestly say this is one of my favorite to-go boba places in SJ just because of the variety. One thing I wish they had were two different sizes but it only comes in a tall cup. They use the fivestar rewards systems so get your free drink after buy several. read more

i-Tea - Fried short ribs bao, popcorn chicken with jasmine tea and tiramisu tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite boba spot in the area. Maybe due to the nostalgia, but their drinks never fail me. I love their green tea red bean slush and their mango slush. As for teas, all of their fruit teas are flavorful and delicious. Their milk teas also do not disappoint and don't taste watered down. The price is going up and up, but that is customary with every boba place these days. I think i-Tea's star is their popcorn chicken and fried foods, though. They are super delicious, freshly fried, and I love how they're not shy with the basil. I try to avoid this place on weekdays since a lot of children come from school and the lines are wild. Other than that, a great spot to just grab a drink and unwind. read more

Basil Popcorn chicken is delicious here. It's not greasy, not covered in batter, and they use chicken breast which is a bit better than using thighs to avoid the fatty parts. The boba is simple and refreshing. So far, I have tried here is the Jasmine milk tea and the Strawberry slush; I still have a lot more other flavors to try including the variety of different snacks. The prices are a tid bit expensive, but its worth the quality. read more

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i-Tea is definitely my favorite boba spot. The food and drinks are soo yummy! The food is always fresh and piping hot when it comes out. Even when there's a line out the door, our order is always quick to be done! The employees are super friendly and patient when ordering which is why I love coming here. The store can get hectic when it's packed, but even then the employees don't let that stop them from doing what they need to get done. I love that this location is super chill and is very family friendly! I'm always bringing my nieces and nephews here because they literally beg me to take them to i-Tea!! read more

Great chill spot to get drinks and snacks and to play some games with your group of friends. My friends and I spent our time battling our friendship over Uno and Jenga. There's also wi-fi access here! My friends and I came on a weekend night and their tables were packed with people. The noise environment is loud and there's only one bathroom. Despite the crowdedness, the service is quick and you can expect friendly workers. For drinks, you get to choose the sweetness and ice levels. We ordered the Oriental Beauty (refreshing, tasted like a type of oolong tea), Black Tea Oreo (black tea taste is there, tasted like a milkshake), and Honey Brown Rice Milk Tea (sweet and great for those who love grain-based milk teas). Their snacks are a bit pricey for the amount they give, but no doubt they look and taste appetizing. The seasoned curly fries come with toppings typically found on takoyaki and also tastes great with sriracha. Definitely a place worth to try their drinks and snacks, such as their popular fried short rib bao! read more

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Came with cousin to order the boba teas, but I only had the parmesan fries. The fries were cooked and flavored perfectly (crispy crunchy outside and soft inside). Wish I had ordered a drink, but I was only craving the fries. They gave us an incomplete order when our number was called. My cousin had to show the receipt as proof and we had to wait longer. Surprisingly, there was plenty of seating for such a narrow space. Most people were ordering "to go," and it got a little crowded with people just waiting and congregating around the counter area. Just fyi, it can get pretty loud inside with people talking and yelling. read more

Some people do not know the concept of replying to an RSVP. Some people think that you can reserve a spot for two, then bring five, including your grandma, cousins, and sister. You know what I'm talking about...you may even be in that same category. I didn't mind that my hairdresser "invited" me to have boba after her shift. I carefully counted the tip I gave her after my haircut, leaving enough money to buy a couple drinks. Let's just say I'm glad I had some extra money stashed away. She showed up...with her son...then her three coworkers showed up...with their two kids. After drinking my roasted oolong and buying countless orders of popcorn chicken and fries, somehow my disappointment went away. I'll continue to have my haircut by her, and I'll continue to come back to i-Tea. I'll just remember to tip her wisely and remember that an invitation for two really means eight. read more

They are still open for business during SIP but try to call in your order first. When you get in theres a line for walk-ins and called orders. A plexiglass desk separates the customer and the employee behind it. You can still apply your number to the 5 star app but you have to enter your number into the walk-in register. Food has been consistent and the fried short rib bao is my go-to whenever I'm in the area. The spicy sauce is pretty spicy so if you're tame to spice opt for no spicy sauce. Highly recommend this place as its good is good and the drinks as well! read more

i-Tea is always consistently good - this location is no different. Their parking lot is shared with the other stores in the plaza, but I've never had any issues finding parking. TIP: Buy 5 drinks, get one free! I wish the employee told me this when we ordered 4 drinks. Only complaint is that the store can get extremely loud and the lines move a bit slow at times. read more

This place is a good boba spot! The place looks nice and the workers are very nice! Their Popcorn Chicken is very good and hot. Their Strawberry Crystal Boba tastes good as well! read more

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Beware: It's SUPER loud in hear when crowded! The customer service is rushed as well..I couldn't ask a question to the cashier. Cleanliness: ehhhh...it's pretty clean except for when customers decide to leave their trash behind. There's trash cans going out the door guys, clean up after yourselves! Luckily, they do send a worker out to clean the tables. Ordered the Earl Grey milk tea with matcha pudding in substitution for boba. 30% ice, regular sweetness! Order received within five minutes, woo! The drink: I'm so sad...The tea was weak and you could only really taste the sweetener. I think they use powder or cheap tea leaves instead of actual real tea leaves since there wasn't the citrus hint that usually goes with earl greys! I'm disappointed at the matcha pudding since it's so bland..I think they didn't add in sugar for flavor. read more

i-Tea - Earl grey milk tea with matcha pudding - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

No green tea, and no frosty drinks because it's 30 mins before close. If you're gonna stay open until the time slated you should make sure everything on your menu is available. Not having green tea and frosty drink leave you with half the menu. Staff was great but sounds like a management problem. Think about it read more

Review Update! I came in last week and their cashier Amy was super friendly. She made sure to ask if I wanted any extra toppings/sweetness level/ice level. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with pearls and an order of their popcorn chicken, soy sauce chicken wings and truffle fries. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Their Truffle Fries are the BEST FRENCH FRIES ever! It came in a very generous size box and it was PIPING HOT! I love me some fresh french fries. It was delicious especially topped with Parmesan cheese! YUMMY in my TUMMY!!! Their popcorn chicken came out steaming hot and fresh and topped with the perfect amount of spiciness for me. It had plenty of basil leaves, which paired perfectly with the chicken. The chicken was crispy and perfectly golden. However, let's not forget about the BEST chicken wings EVER! The amount of sauce prepared on their chicken is perfection. The quality of their food is so amazing that it's hard to believe that I'm in a tea shop. This is more than your average tea shop. They can make great tea and delicious quality food. iTea is definitely my GO-TO tea shop. Simply said, their food is FINGER LICKING GOOD!!! read more

My favorite place for Boba hands down in the South Bay. i-Tea not only has a huge variety of tea drinks but they also have great food selections as well. Whenever u come to i-tea I usually get their A7 or A8 drinks with boba. Both of them have very different tastes, A7 has a earthy oolong flavor while A8 has a light jasmine green tea flavor. Both a must try! For the food i-Tea has BOMB FOOD! There have been times after I hit the gym that I went to i-Tea just for their food. I love there fried calamari, it's not dry and always tasty when dipped in sriracha! Their popcorn chicken, soy chicken wings, and their short rib bao are all amazing, I would order one Bao with an order of fried calamari and I would be set for my post workout grind! I have been to this particular location at least 30 times and they have yet to mess up my order. They always have fast and efficient service, even when the line is out the door! The place itself is always clean and their bathroom is clean and stocked up as well. For any boba fanatic who fancies some quality boba and a huge variety of different types of tea and food, i-Tea is a must try! I know I'll be back within the next week! read more

i-Tea - Left: Biluochun with boba Right: Tieguanyin with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Decent teas here. We both tried to order no sugar for other drinks, but a good chunk of the menu cant have the sugar adjusted to low amounts. I got a Peach Oolong Tea with Agar Boba, and Husband got a Pomelo Green Tea, which came with aloe. They were about $5.50 each. 4/5, only because I would have rather had another drink with zero sugar added to it. We ordered the calamari, which were $8.50. They were were pretty soft, and had a few crunchy small bits. Lots of big rings. We had to add a lot of five spice powder to make them our spice level, but overall, I'd give them 3/5. Maybe we will try another snack some time. They all looked good, and the menu is really big. read more

i-Tea - I got a Peach Oolong Tea with Agar Boba, and Husband got a Pomelo Green Tea, which came with aloe. They were about $5.50 each. 4/5 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my fave spot but today I've been disappointed. I always order a roasted oolong milk tea 50% sugar and 30% ice, usually it's perfect but today it literally just tasted like water. read more

I've been here a few times. Out of 5, I would score it a 3.5.but I went ahead and put 4/5 bc it's a pretty good setting to hang out and catch up with friends. The music isn't loud where I can still talk to my friends. This means I would come back if I happen to be in the area. I've tried a few drinks each time I was here with friends. My goal when I go out to get boba is to try a bit of everything. I did order the popcorn chicken. My gosh, it's amazing!!!! I love the fact that they have so many garlic junks in it. I fell in love with itea the first time when I went to saint Mary's college. There was one there that was just amazing. I was so happy when they had a grand opening at this location. I would come back. Recommending the b1, b5 and t4. They are consistent with all of the drink orders for me so far. read more

Stopped in here to grab tea and a snack with a friend. My first time here...hmm...I agree with everyone on yelp...their snacks are delicious. Lol...Parmesan bacon fries was pretty filling. There was so skimping in the bacon. Yay!!! Anything with bacon is awesome, right? As for the basil fried chicken, it was pretty yummy and it had garlic too. Great taste and it wasn't fried for a long time, which sometimes when things are too fried or it gets fried over again, it's not that great...none of that here...as for my milk tea, the usual standard taste. Absolutely yum! read more

i-Tea - Bacon Parmesan fries and basil fried chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Most of the time, this place is really good and I would recommend going here. But today, I ordered two drinks with egg pudding but didn't receive any. So I basically paid for two orders of egg pudding and I'm kind of sad now. read more

H1 , super grapefruit and mango sago are my favorite I like to go here anytime I need something to drink read more

This was a newer boba establishment and I decided to check it out - pretty happy with my choice! I got the panda milk tea and Parmesan fries. The panda milk tea was great! It had a strong flavor, but wasn't overwhelming and the mix of agar and regular boba was fun. The Parmesan fries were alright at best - they had a pretty strong smell and tasted okay. read more

i-Tea - Panda milk tea, with 80% sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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My first suggestion is to order online! When you get there. There will be signs with the QR code that way you can wait in your car. Came here on New Year's Eve because it was closeby to where my parents and I ordered our dinner. When we got there, there was already a pretty long line. I'm not sure what the precautions are for Santa Clara county, but even with the number of people waiting in line outdoors it still felt like there was a lot of people indoors as well which made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Next time around I'm definitely going to be ordering online since there is a separate line for the pick up of that. When you order they're pretty fast and you can wait outside until they call your number. I get people are pretty cold and the place itself is spacious enough but still concerned re: being 6 feet apart and social distancing. The ordering process itself wasn't too bad- they have a speaker so you can hear the cashier when you order. They took our all the seats and tables so there is more space to stand but I still felt like there was way too many people inside the restaurant while I was ordering. I wish I had paid attention to the signs earlier so I could have ordered online instead. Everyone was wearing face masks and trying their best to social distance tho. Boba itself was okay. It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. The food looked pretty good. The two drinks that I got were overall okay and enjoyable. I probably would not go out of my way to check this place out, just if you're on the area. I would come back to try the snacks though because the food looks pretty good and they have a pretty big variety of different snacks. read more

Their passion fruit is refreshing and their jasmine milk tea is great, but their boba is not very sweet. read more

i-Tea - Passion Fruit Tea and Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here for the popcorn chicken for the last 6 years and it's so good everytime. Best popcorn chicken hands down

PROS: + easy parking + fried calamari + diverse drink/food selection + large space + friendly staff + VERY EFFICIENT service + cheese on the fries CONS: - boba not comparable to Ding or GotchaTea - calamari comparable to TapEx, but more expensive - not authentic tea - bacon tasted like "Lunchables' ham" One of the rare cases in which the SERVICE made up for the food/drinks :) read more

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I went here for the fried bao. It was interesting to try. The meat is marinated Korean style so it was too sweet for me. I would love a savory only seasoning. The french fries were good, they're kinda like McDonald's. The cashier did not seem to be happy to be working there. read more

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The teas and snacks here are pretty decent. Jasmine milk tea or strawberry is some of my most get at this place. The girl that takes my order at this location isn't friendly didn't get her name but she's thin shorter. Sorry don't know her name. Be aware she seems mad when you are trying to order and giving her money. Like her tone and body language says she irritated and not want to be there. Maybe bad day, very unfortunate I don't think I will be back :( read more

Boba run has become one of the excuse for me to get out of the WFH circle with never ending frustration regarding the pandemic. After explored almost all boba tea places around my house, I found i-Tea. We ordered truffle fries, Cajun wings, and two boba teas. Boba tea was not bad but the snacks were even better. The wings were crispy outside and tender inside. The fries tasted the same even after an hour! I will definitely go back for some more yummy snacks. read more

I came here again and got the avocado shake with boba and some snacks to share with friends. ~Drink~ The avocado shake here is creamy and thicccccc. The boba is perfectly chewy and the ratio of shake to boba is perfect. ~SNACKS~ -Lemon Pepper Wings: They taste like Wingstop and aren't too salty -Popcorn Chicken: I really like how it's not too spicy like other places. It's also got garlic to ward off vampires. -Fries: They're pretty standard. Nothing to wow over, but they're crisp. I also like the seasoning on the fries. ~Experience~ There's a lot of games here so you can play connect four, jenga, etc. The place is also very clean and has ample space to hang out at. read more

i-Tea - Popcorn chicken @lizinthefoodbiz - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I come here ALL THE TIME. This is my go-to boba and snack spot. They are consistently delicious, regardless of who is preparing the drinks and snacks or what day of the week it is. (I can't say the same for other i-Tea locations.) When Shelter-in-Place went into effect, this spot swiftly went into action and never missed a beat when it came to serving up my favorites. My son is a huge fan of the Mango Sago drink (I'm always stealing sips!) I'm more of an iced coffee fan so I usually go for the Brown Sugar Boba Latte or the Black Tea Oreo Creamy blended drink. I highly recommend the Japanese Egg Tofu (another item I will get on almost every visit) - the tofu texture is soft inside, but crispy on the outside! They also top it with loads of seaweed and this delicious sauce. Honestly, with the variety at this location you'd think I'd be exploring more of their offerings but I've stuck with my favorites. I need to step out of my comfort zone and try everything else on the menu because chances are, I'll enjoy those items too. You'll see me here again and again! My only complaint is that they open later than I'd like (11am) and there been times I've come here too early, forgetting that they weren't open yet. On some of those occasions, I actually waited around until they opened up :) read more

itea is my go to place for taro milk teas and taro smoothies. Unlike other boba shops whose taro drinks are 100% artificial, they put in real taro bits here. When drinks use all real taro it usually ends up tasting like melted potato but here I think they have perfected a good balance of powder and taro bits. I usually get it at 30% sweet and it's good enough for me ! read more

I've had milktea at other itea locations but this is the best one. My favorite go to popcorn chicken is the tapioca express in Milpitas on landess but I love going here for the popcorn chicken also because of their chunk raw garlic. I heard their ramen is good here but haven't tried it yet. The Brown rice milktea is really good. read more

I have tried popcorn chicken and Signature boba. Both are incredibly good. They have multiple locations which are always crowded. I like the Milpitas location better. read more

I like i-tea a lot and have been to almost every i-Tea I believe in the Bay Area. I recently got my standard milk tea with boba here and it was a little bit off. The sugar level here was not the same consistency that it is at the other venues and the first time I think coming to an i-tea that I came away a bit disappointed. I even gave it to the wifey and she confirmed my suspicions and agreed it was a bit "off". Friendly service and nice vibe maybe just an off day? i still have them in my top tier below but this area of San Jose in particular has a couple competitors that are also in my top tier so I probably won't return to this venue. 107 boba spots and counting in the Bay Area (yes you read that correctly one hundred and seven..) Rod's SF Bay Area Boba Tiers: This is based on my milk tea taste/ boba taste rating scale with 10/10 being the absolute best. I have actual ranked lists for the South 880 corridor and San Francisco in case you're wondering. Tier 1 (Alphabetized) "Magnificent 7" aka " I'll get some even if I shouldn't..." Bubbly, Caffe Central, Cool Tea, Factory Tea Bar, I-Tea, Puppy Bobar, Pekoe Tier 2 : (Alphabetized) "The Almost Elite..but not quite" aka " I'm a fan but not a die hard" Good Earth Café, Gong Cha, Hanlin Tea, Little Sweet, Passion T snacks and Dessets, Soyful Desserts, Tea Station , Tea Top, The Boba Shop, Tier 3 (Alphabetized) "The Above average spots" aka " Sure why not..let's roll" : 85 Degree, BlackBall Desserts, Bobapia, Cha Express, Che-Lo, Keep it, Super Cue, T4, Tastea, Tata Tea, Tea Six, Tea Station, Teaspoon, Teatime, The Ramen Bar, T-Lab, Tpumps, Wondertea, Tier 4 : (Alphabetized) "The Average spots" aka " Only if you want to go" 5 Sweets, 99% Tea House, Bambu, Boba Fitt, Boba Guys, Boba Pub, Bobo Drinks & Pho, CaFace, Ding Tea, E Tea, Mandro Tea House, Orange Tea, Pop Tea Bar, Qcup, Samovar Tea, Sharetea, Sno Crave Tea House, Steap (not Steep), Steep (not Steap), Sweet Gelato Tea Lounge, T&T Café, Tanca, Tea Lyfe, Teazu, The Tea Zone & Fruit Bar Tier 5 (Alphabetized) " The Ummm...." aka "I'll only go if you REALLY REALLY want to go..." Asha Tea House, Belly Good Café & Crepes, Boba Bar, Café Tapioca, Comebuy Drinks, Elixiria, Fusion Mix, Golden Tea Shop, Honeycreme, Jenjon's Café, Joy 4 Tea, Ketsourine Macarons, Maggies Café, Mints & Honey, Mr. Green Bubble, One Tea, Plentea, Pop up Tea, Coffee & Snacks, Qt Monster, Rainbow Tea House, Royal Tea,Sinceretea, Sivan Milk tea, Sweet Heart Café, Tapioca Express , Tea Bear, Tea Hut, Tea Press, Teasociety, Teco Tea and Coffee Bar, Westea, Yokee Milk Tea Tier 6 (Alphabetized) "The I'll Pass " aka " Here is your parting gift..."Big Fat Straw Café, Boba Queen, Coco Café, Fantasia, I Café, Mi tea, Out the Door, Phusion, Quickly, Shincha, Teaster, Ten Ren Tea, Wonderful Foods/Desserts, read more

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1st timer! Walked in and immediately loved the atmosphere. I ordered the Strawberry Mango Fruit Tea which includes mango and strawberry jelly, litchi, and strawberry fruit bits. AMAZING! I also ordered the calamari and soy garlic wings, which was also AMAZING! The service was great and I got to listen to some pretty great music as I waited. Highly recommend! read more

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It's not hard to find a place to grab some boba in San Jose, but it is slightly difficult to find a place with quality drinks and food. I've been to several other i-Tea locations, but it was my first time at the Aborn location. I came around 8 pm on Friday night and the line was all the way to the door. It took about 10 minutes to get to the front of the line. Once we got there, it was a pretty quick process. Our drinks came out in a reasonable time. I got the tofuhua red bean milk tea. It wasn't too sweet and it was a nice change to have something other than boba and egg pudding with my milk tea. Parking is definitely not going to be a problem. There's a lot of tables for you to sit and enjoy your drink. One of my favorite things about i-Tea is the expansive menu. There are so many drinks and snacks to choose from. read more

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Idk why but I love this place a lot!! I personally find their drinks so reasonably priced, if not cheap!! Less than $4 for a regular with toppings is amazing. And unlike many other boba places, this place gives you a ton of toppings. Whenever I get the K series drinks there's inches worth of boba in my cup! Food is a little pricey in my opinion but who cares he drinks are great. Service is also great and the workers are super friendly :-) Only thing is I wouldn't recommend coming hear to hang out during busy hours or to study because it's always so loud that you have to shout at each other. read more

As good as it gets! I come here weekly to get my boba fix. My usual go tos are: 1) B5- 3G (30% sweet) 2) Avocado smoothie (30% sweet) 3) Bacon and cheese frieds (yum) 4) Soy chicken wings So delicious! The line can get long during peak hours but its worth the wait! there are maybe 8 tables inside with ample seating if you are able to grab a table. read more