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    It's Boba Time

    3.7 (943 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    IT'S BOBA TIME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Seventeen milk tea
    Bethany R.

    Came here to get the Seventeen milk tea and I was a little disappointed. It tasted like it had been sitting for a while and the ice melted and watered the drink down. If it wasn't watered down I feel like it would have been really good. The drink was super pretty though so points for that.

    Honey Lemon Black Tea (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    1. The drink tasted as delicious and refreshing as the ones ordered at other locations! 2. The spot has fast casual vibes! 3. There are inside seatings available! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 5. Parking lot is small, and street parking is available! Note: There is a single restroom for customers! Photo: Honey Lemon Black Tea

    Thai tea, mango shaved ice and mango smoothie with extras.
    kimberly C.

    Great little place to get a little sweetness after having bcd tofu. We had a mango smoothie - thumbs up from my 12 yr old -got a little extra boba and crystal jelly, Thai tea with boba ( made someone teeth turn a little orange-a little strong to me) and a mango shaved ice. We ordered regular with came in a 16 oz cup- ice on bottom, mango chunks and purée, crystal boba, condensed milk and a small scoop of mango ice cream. We all seemed to enjoy this one. It wasn't too packed at 9:00 p - good seats to enjoy. Best price - it was all less than $15

    Not a single fruit bits on the peach strawberry fruit tea.

    This is the only location of Boba Time that I went to that does not put fruit bits on their Peach Strawberry fruit tea. In one of the drinks, there was a hair inside the cup. That is disgusting and unacceptable. Just in case you want to order from this place, Please make sure to check your orders before you leave. As for us, we were very disappointed and will not be back in this location.

    The drinks we ordered were sweet. So, we needed some water after the fact. Be prepared as they don't give out water or a cup of ice.
    David A.

    The drinks we ordered were naturally sweet in a good way. So, we needed some water after the fact. Be prepared as they don't give out water or a cup of ice. $5 for Bottle of Water-- they don't have tap water to spare. $1.25 for Cup of Ice The server was very nice about it but shame on the management.

    Pistachio Matcha
    Victoria K.

    Considering this chain has a ton of locations, you'd think it would be more of a slay. I have no idea if all of their locations are like this, but genuinely the best thing about this place was that it's open later than the boba shops around the area. We quite literally had no choice but to come here, and I'm starting to think that opening late compared to competition is the only way they get business. We got (rating): Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba (3/5), Strawberry Matcha with Boba (1.70/5), House Milk Tea, Peach Strawberry Tea with Boba (2.5/5), Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea (2/5), Pistachio Matcha Milk Tea with Boba (1.50/5) I was so excited to try my pistachio matcha tea because I've never seen that combination be done in any store before. When I tell you I felt INSTANT sadness after that very first sip, I am emphasizing the INSTANT part. The drink itself was so watery it was like matcha flavored water, and the boba only served to make the drink worse by adding this slimy, soft lump of goo to your every sip. Across the board, the drinks were watery. The fruit in the fruit teas didn't shine through and the jasmine in the jasmine milk tea wasn't strong enough. Just super disappointing all around.

    this latte didn't taste like coffee at all, and wasn't even hot and steamed properly.

    The staff doesn't seem to know how to do the job properly. I ordered a coffee, but they didn't even know how to make it, which was quite surprising. The boba also seemed old. Please make sure to provide proper training, or hire someone who is more experienced.

    Galaxy Iced Tea
    Rob C.

    No complaints I always get a tasty drink out of here every time. It's a reliable spot for good boba drinks, you know what you're pretty much getting out of each and every location. This location stays open pretty late so any late night boba cravings for me this is where I'm most likely going to.

    Lavender Milk Tea
    Lele Y.

    3.5 stars rounding down Visited out of convenience since it's open until 11pm and in the same plaza with bunch of eateries~ Hangari kalguksu, Sun Nong Dan Lavender Milk Tea- ok but not amazing, but other drinks could be better so might try something else next time No sugar/ ice adjustments Staff was nice

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    Jonathan D.

    Boba good. Music good. Deserts good. Happy to spend money here . Usually pretty quick, spacious lobby, cute lights outside. Macarons are super cute addition. Crew is always pleasant

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    Charles K.

    Just like any other Boba time, great boba place. Sometimes it gets too busy here and the drinks may take quite some time, but quality is consistent. Good place to go after eating from the restaurants in the plaza. All the drinks are good, would recommend just the regular milk tea if you aren't feeling too adventurous. I got a strawberry flavored drink and it was good. Would recommend this place if you are looking for a good spot for boba.

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    Great customer service!! I came today kinda late, Drink was great service was good and has a nice scenery, Overall great!

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    Angel and Bryan were so friendly and super quick! One of the best boba spots in LA Koreatown. Highly recommend!

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    They constantly mess up the order. i.e. missing toppings Double check your order before you leave the store.

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    So yummy it came out super fresh gave me lots of Boba and it's cheap comparing to other places

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    Great place love the vibes and the boba is. Amazing i love to come here with family and friends to chill and have some super delicious boba

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    Tried their lavender milk tea and Thai milk tea. Diluted milk tea with superior boba.

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    What are the non dairy options (available non dairy milks they offer as substitutes)?

    Soy, almond or oat!

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    Probably but they DO NOT TAKE CASH!!

    Do they have dairy free options?

    Yes

    What time is it?

    IT'S BOBA TIME!!

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