Tried this place on a whim after seeing the 4.4 stars on Yelp, and once again, my fellow reviewers…read moredid not steer me wrong. This spot absolutely did not disappoint. The ramen was fantastic, but honestly, the service was even better. Everything came out super quickly, the restaurant was spotless, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I ordered the shrimp tempura ramen and it was SO good. The shrimp tempura stayed crispy, the broth was flavorful, and the portion was generous. We also got the edamame, which tasted really fresh with the perfect crisp bite to it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to fully commit to the spicy garlic sauce, so I asked for it on the side... and immediately fell in love with it. We ended up dipping EVERYTHING in it, including the dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a boba tea without the boba and really enjoyed it. They also got a sushi roll, and I tried some of the California roll myself. Sometimes all you want is a nice, fresh piece of sushi, and this definitely delivered. Also, points for serving the Diet Coke in a bottle. Nothing is worse than an inconsistent fountain! If we're ever back in the New Haven/Hamden area, this will absolutely be our go-to ramen spot. We'll definitely be back!

We were a group of 20+ people the day after Thanksgiving…read more We called to make sure it was OK to load up. They accepted and the service was really good. The food was excellent and hit the spot after all the food the previous day. (Satisfying different taste buds). Lot of orders around the table, with drinks. They managed it really well. (Given the lethargic start to the day after Thanksgiving everywhere) Great spot.

This place is a great hidden gem! The staff is friendly and helpful. We love that we can grab…read moreonigiri and musubi for a midday snack. Lots of fun snacks, drinks, and frozen goodies and ice cream to choose from. There's hot food being served in the back of the store so it always smells delightfully delicious. Have not tried the hot food yet but it looks great. The store is clean and well-stocked. Highly recommend you check it out.

Whole store and mall smells of fish. No mainstream brands. No prices on product. Won't last!read more

Whale Tea has a beautiful ambiance with great whale plushies and decor. However, our drinks were…read morehardly palatable. We got a hot taro drink and I heard the milk being microwaved behind where we were sitting. The taro was extremely artificial and difficult to drink through the straw. Unfortunately, after a few sips, it went in the trash. The second drink was another non caffeinated option. I liked the coconut milk, but wasn't sure about the rest of the drink. The jellies were interesting and the flavor... indescribable. I finished this drink though. I liked the ambiance but wish I could get a refund for this drink order.

Ordered the basic brown sugar milk tea to try this bubble tea location. I ordered less ice, and…read morenext time I would order cold with no ice because the ice is overwhelming. 50% sugar was the perfect choice for this drink! It was delicious, filling, and perfect. It's quiet and seems to be a hotspot for students hanging out and studying. We received our drinks quickly as well. My husband ordered a strawberry slush because he doesn't like boba; he wasn't aware his drink would have boba included. At first, he was shocked when he discovered the boba, but he was pleasantly surprised when the boba popped. He said he actually enjoyed the flavor unlike previous boba attempts. We will definitely return if in the area.

A mediocre boba spot for the Yale students nearby. I was driving through CT and needed a good rest…read morestop to grab drinks and relax. Service was subpar and the two drinks we got, Hong Kong MT and Thai Tea were extremely watered down but the boba was good though! I wouldn't come here again unless I was dying of dehydration.

My friend and I were in the area and wanted to pick up some tea before walking around. I was…read moreintrigued by the ingredients which included black sesame, ginger, ube, Pandan, and red bean. I decided to get a black sesame ginger latte with boba. I got it cold with half level of sweetness as recommended by the staff. The sesame flavor was satisfyingly strong. There was just a touch of ginger flavor creating a unique well balanced infusion. Boba had a nice soft texture that was appropriate for this drink, although not the softest boba that I've come across. The shop also offered several options for Vietnamese coffee including variations like coconut. There were a few tables with seats available to enjoy the drinks inside and a plant covered wall with a neon sign (For my bes tea) for photo-ops. The store is cash free, credit card only. The best way to pay is actually through the Snackpass app where you can earn a free drink after a certain amount of purchases. I'll definitely stop by here the next time to try more!

A great family owned business to check out, especially if you like sushi or poké!…read more Their prices are affordable and their portion sizes are good. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how tasty my spicy tuna roll and tuna avocado roll was. It isn't the best quality, but for the value, definitely with it! Their lunch combo is $11 for 2 rolls or $14.50 for 3 rolls plus a drink or miso soup. My partner got their build your own poké bowl and shared that it was one of the better poké bowls he has had! The service was great and they also have free parking and seats inside.

Ingredients taste super fresh, the only thing I will suggest against is ordering the chicken in…read moreyour poke bowl. I got the spicy ahi tuna and chicken, the ahi tuna was great but the chicken is bland....taste too "healthy" , I will be skipping that next time, but I definitely will be returning. It's nice to support a small owned business rather a chain restaurant like Pokemoto or Pokeworks.

We made a special trip here for the chikorita Pokémon cup for my Pokémon loving daughter. Service…read morewas fast and our non dairy boba tea with brown sugar boba's was absolutely delicious! Street parking only.

This is a great place to pick up some delicious bubble tea!!! The man behind the counter was so…read morekind. Great service. The location is small so it's take-out only. There aren't any tables to sit at, just a small bench to sit while you wait for your order. The teas were fresh, perfectly made, and the boba was delicious.

This place is a staple for mall trips, and overall great bubble tea! I go here frequently, and it's…read morealways good. The spicy miso ramen, and mango milk crush are my favorites. They get the most reliable award out of aaalllll the chains! Honestly recommend! (Although it is a liiiitle pricy for what it is.)

I always stop by here for lunch when i go to the Chinese supermarket for food. Friendly staff…read more Small restaurants with a handful of tables. Food always comes out fast and piping hot. Huge portion and reasonably priced. Not a huge fan of their ramen or pokebowl but all the made to order chinese food taste delicious.

I had takeout from Thai Smile for the first time tonight. My friend works close by and assured me…read morethey had great Thai. I went with the basic Pad Thai half chicken and half Shrimp. I really enjoyed it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sauce was different then what I'm used to, more sweet than that soy peanut flavor, but it worked it! I'd order again.

Thai Smile provides excellent food, excellent service, a lovely ambiance, all in a convenient…read morelocation.