Very friendly staff. Tons of bubble options. No milk alternatives though. In a very secluded area…read more So don't go alone, but also go with a group, they have tables and games to please. Tad Teas were very sweet, even though we asked for only 50%

It's okay but the drink are extremely sweet and very long wait time. They place has some games that…read moreis very nice and clean.

Had a great visit to Nice Tea while visiting the area. I had a regular brown sugar milk tea while…read moremy son had a slushy boba tea which was something new and fun for us to try. We both really liked it. Ordering is done on a screen which is helpful as you can input all your customizations. There is plenty of seating inside along the wall and in the back of the space. It is located on a fun strip with lots of activity. We went on a Friday evening and there were lots of people about! There is no dedicated parking lot, only street parking and public lots so be prepared to park and then walk a block or two to get there.

Just not it. Came in here for usual overpriced college town boba but they at one point or another…read moreforgot all of the components of my order, left to get it, never returned. The tapioca was pretty good but the tea was awful. People off the street came in to loiter and vape and ask for money, the booths were sticky, and someone working here was unresponsive in one of the back rooms leading to my date and I being trapped in the boba shop because there was a stretcher/paramedics in front of the door. I hope that person is okay obviously but all in all it was not my fav.

A small cafe located in a strip mall in Forest Park. I've been trying to visit this place since it…read moreopened a few weeks ago, but the hours have made that difficult. I am glad to see a new Vietnamese place in the area though, and especially with earlier hours. We were quickly greeted upon entry, and service throughout was pretty stellar. No complaints at all. We were pointed to what was available on the menu that day, which was probably one of the biggest frustrations about the overall experience. Given that this restaurant is a cafe, it already has a small/limited menu, and then to be told only certain items were being served was even further limiting (overall it was fine though because we knew what we wanted and it was available). The interior is well laid out given how little space they are utilizing, and there was a TV blasting a Vietnamese game show of some kind. I normally would be annoyed by this sort of thing, but it added to the overall charm of this place for me. Clean interior. The food was pretty great overall, you can tell everything is made from scratch. The pho broth was very unique and very complex in flavor. There was a little bit of heat in it, which I absolutely loved, and have never tasted in other pho broths that I've had before. I wish there was a little more meat in the dish than what we were given, but overall pretty solid. This place is a solid lunch time spot to get pho, though there is stiff competition for Vietnamese restaurants in this area...

Subsequent visits to the same place is basically what solidify my impression about a certain place…read moreand today An Cafe did not disappoint me when I visited them for lunch. I ordered the Rice with Korean Short Ribs and at first it's your typical Rice with Korean Short Ribs, but what sets them apart is how much food you're getting for the price that you're paying. I basically got half a plate of short ribs for $10 and just as much rice to balance it out. The short ribs were tender and well marinated. Initially, my thoughts on the short ribs were salty then I REALIZED that I was SUPPOSE to eat the short ribs with rice because unlike western cuisine, the short ribs and the rice are suppose to be eaten TOGETHER and not separately. D'OH! The two balanced each other out nicely when I ate it correctly (i.e. short ribs and rice together). The Pho broth that accompanied the rice dish is a nice touch because traditionally, rice dishes are accompanied with some sort of soup (even in Vietnamese Households at dinner time) because sometimes as you are eating rice, your throat might feel dry and the soup helps balance that out. +ELITE TIP: Before adding fish sauce to the rice, try the short rib with the rice first. Then if you think it's bland, add fish sauce to suit your taste.

Decided to burn the midnight oil tonight and treated myself to a delivery order from Sakura Ludlow…read more My Tom Yum Soup hit all the right notes -- warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The Jalapeño Poppers were a pleasant surprise; I expected an intense heat but was met instead with a refreshing, well-balanced flavor. My only regret was not ordering more. I genuinely love indulging in a great meal, especially during a long work session. I rounded out the evening with two orders of fried shumai, which I happily enjoyed as my dessert -- and they did not disappoint. I will absolutely be ordering from Sakura Ludlow again. Next time, I'd love to experience dining in at their location. If you're looking for a satisfying meal, give this place a try -- you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely one of the best places I've discovered in recent years. The food is CONSISTENTLY good…read moreand although the menu is packed to the gills, we've never tried something that seemed halfhearted or cooked without care. Everything tastes great, and like I said, the quality is consistent. I don't think they've ever had an off night. I highly recommend the Kani salad, Hawaii bowl and angry dragon roll. Plus the taro bubble tea is CRAZY delicious.

First customer service is a 10. Super sweet, super helpful. The food is amazing!!! Very fulfilling…read moreand the flavor oh my... the restaurant is dark but very clean spacious and very chill. Love them

I really wanted to love this place. The food is good, genuinely. You can tell the kitchen puts love…read moreinto it. But here is the problem: the owner is clearly staying in the kitchen with their head in a hole and has no idea what customers are actually experiencing. The dining room was cold. Not comfortable. Not cozy. Just cold. My wife ordered something she didn't expect and didn't like, but no one ever came by to ask how things were. No one noticed. The waiter wasn't rude. He just wasn't attentive. Out of touch, not alert, going through the motions. We sat there in an empty, cold room with pre-poured dipping sauces in little plastic cups like we were at a takeout counter. its chintzy, For $50? Really? Here is the thing people need to understand: people don't just eat out to eat. They eat out to feel better about their lives. Even if just for an hour. Even if just to escape the kitchen and the stress at home. When the service is missing, or poor, or causes more stress than it relieves, it's not worth going back. No matter how good the food is. It was slow when we were there. So, it's not like they were overwhelmed. They just weren't paying attention to the people who actually showed up. I feel for the owners. I do. Running a restaurant is brutal. But if folks like us don't come back, and we won't, you're in trouble. Because the service element is like a note which says we want you back or we could give a****. The food alone isn't enough. You have to look up from the stove once in a while and see what your customers are going through.

I absolutely love Absolute Zero! Their options are so unique, fun, and tasty! I have not had a bad…read morething there. The ice cream is one size but it usually ends up being a delicious monstrosity- as I like to call it. So many toppings allowed to already great Thai Rolled Ice Cream! I can't pick a favorite flavor and it's great that they have staples and seasonal favorites. I usually go for the ice cream, but the Japanese (gf if you don't get the ones with cookies or pocky in it) crepes that come sweet or savory, drinks (especially if you go for their special light up, reusable, refillable, lightbulb receptacle that comes with a travel cap when not in use) and their specialty "Dragon's Breath" are so fun and tasty! Absolutely worth the stop into this little shop! The guy who is behind the counter is always friendly and quick. The inside is quaint and has nice music going on. When I got my light up drink, they had slight (not obnoxious) rave cover music and it went with the light show in my drink! I take all my out of town friends, and honestly local ones too, here and it's always a great experience!

FOOD: 5-star Fantastic. As you watch, the ice cream is created from ingredients mixed and rolled on…read morea Zero-degrees stainless steel plate. The selection of toppings is HUGE, so it's good that you have time to decide on your choices while you watch the ice cream preparation and rolling. SERVICE: 5-Star Friendly. Can't get any better than that. AMBIANCE: 5-Star Seating along the wall. You can eat your sundae-sized rolled ice cream while you watch more ice cream being prepared. PLUS, there are a dozen+ choices of ice cream flavors. I have difficulty passing Absolute Zero without stopping for an ice cream break. :-) I think I'll stop in today!

For a first crack at Vietnam cuisine I will say this is interesting & okay I didn't do a noodles or…read moredumplings but I opted for what I selected & possibly you'll understand why. One place I wanted a delivery from which this recommended didn't so I reconned via another service & here's the results. My selection was a Com Bo Xao which had Jasmine rice & I opted for lemongrass and it worked (tried chopsticks but not able to go it). Overall pretty good & not hot or obtrusive so it worked. Now you know.

The food is great, prices are reasonable and the staff is wonderful. It's always bright and clean…read more The food is traditional and the ambiance is welcoming. Love their Pho!

Awesome boba! Don't judge the fact that it's in a gas station, it's seriously good. I ordered the…read morebrown sugar milk tea and it was sooo good. The boba was soft and chewy. It comes with milk cap then they sprinkle more brown sugar on top and torch it! I gotta take a video next time. Oh yes, there will be a next time.

Cute hidden gem inside the Shell gas station. The 1st time that I visited Sippin' Bubbles, was when…read moreI was craving boba, & wanted to try a new spot. Immediately I was greeted by the owner who was super polite & friendly. He had some samples he let us try, so we could make our decision. They also have a rewards card that can get stamped each time you go. They have so many different options to choose from and sandwiches available as well. I've already returned several times, hasn't disappointed yet.