It's been exciting to see new, local businesses beginning to pop up more. One of these new spots ii discovered is Katsubo Tea in the Amerige Heights Shopping Center. This tea shop is a compact sized store situated a couple of doors down from the Albertsons. Decor: The store itself is pretty small. On the right, there is a bright, wall-length TV screen which cycles through their menu and some random animations. A "forest" of bamboo poles decorates the ceiling. The back is a display wall which has the Katsubo sign along with the biggest attention-grabber of the store - a suit of samurai armor. The left is the front counter/pick-up area. The aesthetic is a mix between a minimalist, modern styling and a "samurai" movie feel. One, random, small thing that got my attention was actually the pick-up counter. Their pick-up counter has, for some reason, an odd, metal, tic-tac-toe grid which is where they place your orders within. They mark the pick-up area with a bright, LED sign. Overall, I think the looks of this place is pretty fantastic. Drink (4/5): I ordered their Ronin Matcha ($5.75), which is an ice blended drink of matcha tea, cream brûlée pudding, and strawberry purée. The pleasant bitterness of the matcha tea gets sweetened by the pudding and strawberry mix. The drink portion is quite generous and it is housed in a sturdy, thick, plastic cup. Not too sweet and very refreshing overall! read more

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In the area and need your milk tea boba fix? Look no further! Service was quick, there's a tablet you can order from or order directly from the person behind the counter. Its a pretty large plaza so there should be plenty of parking. It's on the side with the Albertsons next to the UPS in case you have a hard time finding it. We ordered the Ronin Matcha (strawberry matcha slush type drink) and Mango Zen (mango creaminess) and both were delicious! Lately I've been on a Matcha Strawberry kick so I've ordered it at every new place I go to - Katsubo's is easily in the top 5. These are not overly sweet, so if you need that sugar in your life make sure to ask for 100%. Love that the flavor isn't dependent on the sugar content. Can't wait to come back and try other flavors! read more

Katsubo Tea - Ronin Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

I was craving a Lemon Yakult drink and this is one of the few shops that offer it. Drinks were amazing & beyond refreshing. My daughter ordered the Strawberry Zen and she was impressed. We will definitely be back! read more

Katsubo Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

I LOVE Katsubo!! I don't know what I was expecting, but I got the matcha Oreo swirl drink at 70% sweetness and it was just MM MM MM perfect! Not too sweet, the matcha was just the right amount of bitter, and loved the texture of the oreo. The drinks here have a tendency to be too sweet, so I would definitely recommend turning down the sweetness level of your drink if you're sensitive to lots of sugar like me! Their best drinks are definitely their matcha drinks, in my opinion. The place itself is very cute, as a take-out location! They even have a small tray of stickers for you to pick one from if you order! There are no tables inside, only a couple benches. Also, be aware that there is a huge screen with the menu on one side of the store, in case you are sensitive to lights or screens. My absolute only complaint is how early they close! read more

Katsubo Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

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The drinks there were really good and diverse. I'd go for 25% sweet though because they were on the sweeter side as well. They also have discounts on matcha on Mondays! Tried the grapefruit slush, ronin matcha, strawberry green tea, and egg pudding brown sugar. read more

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I didn't even know that there was a boba place around this plaza. It's next to the Albertsons and was walkable from the other stores. It wasn't busy when we arrived on Sunday around 6:00 PM and you can order with the barista or order by yourself on the kiosk. We got a Thai tea creme and a taro with honey boba for each. With the substituted milk, our total was around $14.00 The store itself is pretty hip - there's a screen that takes up the whole wall that changes from a moving dragon to the actual menu. It's kinda hard to choose unless you are at the kiosk as I don't remember seeing any other menu. The options were plentiful, and it seemed like it'd be really good! However, when we got our drinks - I don't know if I loved it. The taro; had chunks of taro which was nice because it felt real but it wasn't a lot of flavor. The boba itself didn't have any sweetness. I thought I would be upset that I wasn't able to change the sweetness on the drink but I can't imagine what a 50% drink would taste like as this was pretty non-sweet (even for my standards) I guess I was expecting that purple tea that is found at every boba shop. The Thai: My sister actually thought this was too sweet. I had a taste and thought it was good but the grass is always greener. The drink itself looked really cool and aesthetic. Overall, I didn't love what we ordered. I kinda wanted something to satisfy my sweet tooth but it fell flat. The decor is also decorated heavily with a band named Hyphen? I think? I think I missed a lot of memos for this place.. read more

Quality teas and fast service. I ordered one of the milk teas and within the black milk tea is four or five other tea types. They all range from the flavor of the tea and you can adjust the sugar ice levels. Very fast service as well. $6-8 per drink and has speciality drinks as well. read more

Katsubo Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

I went here after a long shift at work it's my usual go to late at night, and let me tell you i had a LONG day, and i accidentally ordered the wrong thing, luckily the staff were extremely understanding and they fixed it right away and even apologized to me for it taking up some time, but it honestly felt so nice to have that extra customer service especially knowing it was my own fault. I'd definitely come back to this spot and recommend to those around me! read more

KATSUBŌ tea in Fullerton is your new go to boba place!! They are very fast and have kiosks at the front to order. Simple and tasty drinks as they make it on the spot. Maria was very kind and explained thoroughly with great service. The ambiance is hip and chill -- they have indoor seats on the sides if you want to hang out or it's also a great spot to take your drink togo. They have two different sizes of boba-- regular and mini. I like the mini boba a lot!! Super chewy. I love the cookie crème sugar. It's very sweet and creamy how I like it. Overall I would come again!!! read more

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As someone who's incredibly picky when it comes to boba, I've been on the hunt for the perfect place for a while. Katsubo has officially become my favorite spot in Fullerton! I tried the ube milk tea with oat milk, requesting the lowest sugar level, and it was perfection. The drink had this amazing sweet flavor, but it wasn't overpowering or sugary--just perfectly balanced. The boba was spot on--chewy and delicious, and the entire drink was refreshing. If you're a fellow boba lover with high standards, I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Katsubo Tea - Ube Milk Tea with boba and substituted with oatmilk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Excellent smoothies and Boba teas!! 10/10 It's not often that I come across a drink spot where I don't have to adjust the sweetness level. Of course I adjusted it since it was my first time, but I was happily surprised to find the drinks were less sweet than what I would have preferred! Parking was easy. There was hardly a wait on a weekday evening. Service was self-serve (input to a screen), but there was someone standing by to answer any questions I had. I ordered the Ronin Matcha and Avocado Zen -- both were unique and delicious. The matcha and avocado came through clearly in each drink. I loved the strawberry puree and boba in both! I really loved it all. I'll definitely be back to try more drinks off the menu! read more

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Love this place! You order from three available screens. They are located in Ameridge town center next to cold stones. read more

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This was a very minimalistic boba spot with a few samurai scattered around the store. You order boba using a kiosk which is more efficient and preferable for me. Katsubo Sugar with 75% sweetness and less ice - 7.5/10 this drink was still a bit too sweet but the Katsubo boba (mix of small and large boba) added an interesting textural sensation to the drink Ronin Matcha with 50% sweetness - 9/10 this blended drink was still a bit sweet even with the adjustment but the matcha taste was fresh and the bits of strawberry were amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Drinks come out really fast, and their drinks are pretty good! The strawberry matcha freeze was hard to drink because the strawberry was at the bottom & I was just sipping strawberry syrup no matter how many times I stirred it. But the oreo matcha freeze was pretty good! The matcha flavor isn't as strong so it's pretty approachable for people who don't like strong matcha! read more

Definitely will never come back here. By the way it's "you're welcome" not "your welcome". Lol to trying your place again...if you want crappy boba & drinks for $8 then definitely come here. Umm, yeah no. Bye! read more

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The first time I came here was with my boyfriend after we had some dinner in the area. The inside of this tea shop is really cool with a big menu on the wall. I ordered the Strawberry Yakult drink and it was creamy and sweet. I loved the little pieces of strawberry in it. We introduced our roommate to this place and they loved it. So now they make constant trips here and will pick us up some drinks. Another favorite has been the Ronin Matcha drink, which is my boyfriend's go to drink here. It's a great place to get some refreshing tea. read more

Katsubo Tea - Strawberry Yakult - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Fast service for boba drinks. Got taro milk tea and watermelon green tea with boba. Quickly made read more

Drinks // Ordered the Orange Green Tea with Boba, and it was just alright... It is nothing special, the boba itself is alright, didn't dislike it, but it won't blow your mind. The cups are nice, the decor inside is nice, the drink was just meh. They have regular boba, brown sugar boba, and mini boba. All the toppings are between $0.75 and $1.00 each. Location // Amerige is the perfect spot for a boba shop. There is plenty of parking, space to walk around, and it is always well kept. It is a good spot to get your drink and take a little walk around the area. read more

I was impressed by the full tea menu and the variety they offer. I got their unsweetened Toffee Assam and it was perfect! Just the right amount of bitterness and sweetness - wholely refreshing. read more

A nice simple introvert's tea shop that delivers your drink quickly and is ready for your Instagram with minimal hassle or personal interaction. This place is perfect for my introversion. All orders are taken through a kiosk that is easy to navigate and you can take your time looking over the menu with detailed descriptions and pictures. Drinks are delivered promptly and are great if you're looking to post them to your social media. Boba is okay, middle of the road. Lots of other toppings that I'm a fan of but I didn't try them. They recommend ordering at 100% sweetness. At first, I was skeptical because most tea shops over-sweeten their drinks but I did order at 100% sweetness and it was excellent. Take their advice and order it at 100% first and if you want to peel back next time you can. But I normally order my drinks at 75% sweetness or less in most areas, but this was fine and not too overbearing. Ordered a Matcha Ronin with House Boba. Maybe I ordered extra strawberry bits on accident, but the drink was choke full of toppings that I couldn't taste any matcha or tea. They're so introverted that don't really announce your number very loud. As we were about to leave, we noticed a cup sitting on the delivery table it looked like it had been there for a while but there was only one person sitting on the bench reading on their phone. We let them know that their drink was ready. Katsubo Tea was a nice shop that serves its customers well. Unique flavors and a wide variety of toppings. I absolutely love the kiosk ordering and quick delivery. While it's not reinventing the wheel, I hope it continues to serve its community well! Thanks! read more

Katsubo Tea - Ronin Matcha w/ Katsubo House Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Decided to come here since we were in the plaza for some shopping. The menu reminds me of OMOMO Tea Shoppe... similar style of cups and drink choices. We opted for the Strawberry Yakult to try something new from our usual orders. It was refreshing! Not too sweet and not as milky as I thought it would be. I loved the strawberry bits in it! Not sour tasting either. We self ordered on their tablets upon entering the store and just waited about 5 minutes for our drink. read more

Katsubo Tea - Strawberry Yakult - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

The boba cafe is so clean and you can tell the employees and the manager cares about their customers. The ingredients are all fresh and clean. Everyone is extremely nice and well trained. Ive tried different genres of flavora and I can affirm that they are all fantastic. Our favorite is Strawberry Matcha. The qualitty of matcha is absolutely phenomenal. We also tried The Shotgun and Berry Berry which are still so good. Ive tried numerous boba places and Katsubo is hands down one of the best places. read more

Katsubo Tea - 1. Strawberry Matcha with Boba 2. The Shotgun with coffee jelly 3. Berry Berry with boba 4. Strawberry Matcha with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

My favorite boba spot in OC; located in Fullerton in Amerige Heights plaza. The owner is so nice and helpful ( had an issue with my rewards points applying after my visits and he was very friendly and patient in troubleshooting with me ). Their boba is so fresh and every time I visit, their drinks are consistent. A little on the pricey side but their drink sizes are pretty filling and the deliciousness of their drinks justify the price in my eyes. I highly recommend the strawberry zen with honey boba and the strawberry yakult (has milk but for those who are lactose intolerant, there are milk alternatives). All of their popular drinks on the menu are super tasty as well. I do wish they had a café sit-down setting as the place is more order, grab, and go. read more

The Thai Crème is really good! If you like sweet you should try it with the honey boba. If you really love sweet you should also try the cookie crème sugar! read more

Katsubo Tea - Thai Crme - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Katsubo's crème brûlée sugar boba is incredible. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect as a dessert, or even as a coffee substitute! The service and ambience were amazing as well! read more

Katsubo Tea - Crème brûlée sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

This is the highest quality tea shop I've gone to in so long!! The matcha tasted high quality and the drinks were so good this is a new local fav I will be recommending everyone I know go here what a gem read more

Katsubo Tea - Aichi green tea crumble one with tiramisu and one with cheese foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Placed a big order online. Friendly staffs upon pick-up All the drinks were ready on time. All the drinks were good. Everyone was happy. read more

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Amazing honey boba that is me and my boyfriend's favorite! Our go to spot. Their fruit teas are amazing! On top of great product the owner is so kind and happy to be there which adds joy to the atmosphere. We love it here! read more

Best boba place in town. Will always stop by if im around OC.. Hope they branch out in several places like Torrance and Glendale too.. read more

Katsubo Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

This is the most delicious Boba place in the area of La Mirada / Whittier / Fullerton / Buena Park / Brea. Katsubo would always be my first choice. My only problem is they close early AF!! And have occasionally closed before end of business hours and that's crazy annoying because the boba cravings is strong. They would get a full 5 stars if they can stay open later on Fridays and Saturdays. Boba is always our dessert so we generally are done with dinner by 8.. after they close. So our next choice is Krak Boba. read more

The only boba place I can trust I will receive a delicious high quality drink every single time. Trying new items is never taking a risk here because it is so good EVERYTIME. I would recommend the Oreo matcha, the strawberry yakult, and the strawberry or mango creams. read more

I was in the area and was craving a drink after dinner so wanted to try this place out. It's in the same plaza as Albertsons next to some other stores. It's a small place. Didn't have any tables to sit inside but that was ok since we were just picking up. You walk in and order on a kiosk. I got the watermelon slush drink and it was refreshing. My bf got the strawberry yakult drink. I think that's what it was called. It wasn't what we expected. Not as tart as a yakult but it wasn't bad. I would try this place again for some of their other drinks. read more

I love this place! I've been here numerous times and the quality of the drinks I get is always consistent. I typically get the cookie creme sugar boba milk, and it's so yummy each time! The boba is always perfectly chewy too (I recommend the Katsubo blend for variety hehe). The owner is so kind and welcoming whenever I see him! I highly recommend this spot! read more

Their Strawberry Zen is actually a slush not a smoothie. It was ok. Not great when big groups hog the self paying stations and no employee is there to help customers who are ready so you're just waiting there. read more

After a few months from the grand opening of Katsubo, I decided to come back on two occasions to retry their drinks. The boba shop is really hidden if you're driving down Malvern. It is located in the same plaza as The Albertsons. Parking is plentiful at all times. The interior has been completed with a gigantic wall to wall menu board with photos. They kept it clean and simple as there is no indoor seating. The ordering tablets make it simple and contactless. You can pay directly with your card or in cash with the cashier. I stopped here on different days and each time my drinks were ready in a few minutes. The have an lots of options: milk or fruit teas, signature beverages, brown sugar boba milk series, cheese teas, traditional teas, and café varieties. There are over 20 different toppings such as boba, small boba, egg pudding, tiramisu foam, creme brulee, taro paste, tri color chocolate beans and many more. I have to say they have definitely stepped on their game. I have tried the Ceylon Milk Tea with small boba. This black tea was quite tasty with the house milk. The milk did not overpower the tea flower. My current fave! I was not big on the Hokkaido Milk Tea which was bland. You can customize with milk substitutes: oat, almond or the house milk. Well, third times a charm. This local boba shop is a good option if you want something not so franchised. The service is quick and friendly. read more

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Easy process to order! There's a kiosk where you order yourself. There's so many drinks here, so there's a lot of options for picky people! We got the Ronin Matcha 50% sweet and Aichi Green Tea Crumble! Ronin Matcha is a matcha frappe with strawberry purée & pieces with crème brûlée cream. The Aichi Green Tea Crumble is a matcha frappe with Oreo crumbs with creme brûlée cream. Their drinks remind me of Omomo, but not overly sweet. I feel like the drinks are good as is, so no topping are needed! read more

Katsubo Tea - Ronin Matcha and Aichi Green Tea Crumble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Awesome service! There is always a friendly helpful face here! Had the Avocado Smoothie, delicious, light and fresh! Not too sweet and very refreshing:) The matcha smoothie had a strong matcha flavour and the boba was perfect! read more

We love this place! Always delicious and always great quality service. The boba is of the highest quality. I love the avocado zen smoothie with strawberry and boba. It has real avocado! So yummy. read more

I've been here a few times and it's never disappointed. The drinks are always very good. We got to try their taiyaki - one pizza flavored and one Nutella flavored - and both were crispy and delicious. I recommend the house taro with oat milk! It's creamy and sooo good :) read more

Katsubo Tea - White Peach tea and House Taro with taiyaki - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

A spot worth checking out for a delightful treat! Ronin Matcha, House Taro, Kuro Milk Tea, and Strawberry Yakult are my top picks. The place would be even more inviting with some seating for customers to unwind. In my opinion, adding hot snacks such as corn dogs or taiyaki into the menu could attract additional customers. Just sharing my thoughts because I truly wish for every establishment in Amerige Heights Town Center to thrive! read more