Very nice clean calm and quiet great spot for a quiet relaxing drink. Staff is nice it's mostly self order but they will come out and help with service if needed read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Nice calm quiet and peaceful plus really good drinks - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I couldn't get the promotion of Hainan chicken for $9.99 when I ordered before 3:30 pm on weekday as mentioned. Is the promotion over? read more

Parking was hard to find. Came during a weekday night and it was not busy. Place appeared clean. They had a good amount of tables and chairs for diners. There was a restroom for customer usage. Got the Tiger Boba Milk Tea. Asked for less sweet. Drink came out really quick. The Tiger Boba Milk Tea was really good. The ingredients tasted fresh and authentic. No stomach ache after. Would come back. read more

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Chicken rice hardly any flavor; chicken itself tasted like it was boiled. Luckily white meat wasn't dry. Sweet soy sauce is good. Green sauce was quite stringy from the ginger. Service is setup as mostly a pickup place. There is seating and a unisex restroom. Online menu ordering at open had many sold out items; makes me think all of those OOS items aren't ever available. read more

I went to lt9 today in Pasadena because this is where my dad lives and I was running an errand around the area. I first learned about LT 9 in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/reel/2170311987219358/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e Where advertises $9.99 for very large hainan chicken with rice multiple times in my Facebook and I thought I'd try it out because I was in the area. The Facebook video shows very big plates if chicken. I went to buy three hainan chicken and a nice lady informed me when she was taking my order Lunch time special come with discounted chicken soup or drinks. So I ordered one to eat there and two separate ones to go for my dad and wife. Overall, the chicken and rice portion was not big like what I saw in the advertisement and the rise does not have enough flavor of the chicken oil and the chicken was OK. The sauce consist of soy sauce and the green ginger sauce, which is OK also, overall the 9.99 big hainan chicken wit rice is super exaggerated on the advertisement. It is a good price for the portion, but it was not large. The parking cost me $10 nearby hard to find free parking as it's close to old town and there are many others SGV places that are way better and larger portion, even though it's cost a little bit more. I probably will not go there again and this is only worth it someone works close by and wanted an inexpensive quick HAINAN chicken. Hopefully it helps anyone that saw the Facebook ad advertisement. I feel kind of cheated so I don't trust Facebook anymore. For your info my HAINAN chicken at the restaurant. It's also using the Togo container not in a plate like the Facebook video. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at LT9 in Pasadena! The owner is really friendly, warm, and easy to talk to. She gave us a complimentary shaved ice, which was excellent for the extremely hot weather! The Hainan Chicken was delicious--tender and savory, especially when served with the many sauces and warm soup on the side. The drinks were also delicious, with plenty of taste and refreshing options. LT9 is a terrific place to eat, relax, get a drink, and hang out on a hot day. Friendly service, delicious cuisine, and a warm setting made our visit much more enjoyable. read more

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This place is known for its tasty drinks and Hainan chicken. They have lunch specials of Hainan Chicken $11.99. Generous portions. We also ordered spicy Mala chicken $17.99. Drinks were fun! We got the watermelon milk boba. Super tasty. Dessert was mango shaved ice. Tasty! Amazing customer service! Clean environment but limited seating. read more

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Super refreshing during this heat wave. Not too sweet, not too sour, and the red bean added just a nice such a sweetness read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Variations of honey lemon - add-one include red bean, boba or jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great lunch deal where you get a set meal and a tea drink. My favorite food item here is the Hainan Chicken Rice, and it seems to be a crowd favorite. The chicken portion is generous, yet silky and the rice is really nice cooked in the chicken broth. The soup is very soothing too. I was able to share this with another and enjoyed it. For $9.99 lunch, this is incredible!! The milk teas and seasonal drinks are also solid! Location is tucked on a corner with some street parking but closeby paid parking structures as well. read more

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Picked up some teas; two milk teas, one with boba and one with jelly and also a berry milk tea. They were ok, not amazing. They needed to be colder to taste fresher. Overall the store is kinda dirty. Just keep your eyes up. Service was a computer. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Menu as of 6/2026 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Saw an Ads for this place for a Hainan chicken, so had to go and try it. First glance, this place look like just any ordinary bubble tea place but with food. Mainly Hainan chicken rice, traditional or spicy chicken plate. The chicken was good. Chicken was tendered and not dry. The ginger and the light soy sauce were good. Compliments the dish very well. The ordering system here needs a lot of help. About the place, order through the kiosk and they only have one and if there is special, it doesn't reflect on the kiosk ordering system plus took one of the customer about 10 min to choose and select his orders while there was a line waiting. At the time, there was two people working behind the counter and it seemed that service is not what they are there for. Also, the restroom is out of order and paid parking only, either off street or parking garages. read more

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I visited LT9 mainly for their Hainanese chicken rice. I arrived past 7 pm, and there was a sign stating that the kitchen closes at 7:30 pm. There was no one behind the counter. The restaurant only offers a touchscreen self-order kiosk. I guess this is a cashless business. At first I was struggling with placing my order, but I got it all figured out. The Hainanese chicken rice costs $12.99 plus tax. The lunch special price is a little cheaper. My food was hand-delivered to my tiny table. The woman then quickly disappeared into the backroom. I came to realize that I didn't get any chicken broth. Oh well... The chicken rice dish came with 2 slices of cucumbers and 2 small things of sauces. One is sweetened soy sauce, and the other one is ginger scallions sauce. The ginger sauce is rather bland, not enough gingery punch. The chicken is boneless, really tender, and tasty. Many Hainanese chicken places serve bone-in chicken. The boneless version is actually very nice and refreshing. The rice tastes good too. I finished my food rather quickly since it's a small serving. I walked out with a strawberry matcha drink in my hand, but I was still feeling hungry. When I got home, I made mie goreng for myself. The food is pretty good, however small serving. For an extra $2-3, I could've gotten a more satisfying dinner some place else. Thank goodness parking cost only a dollar, otherwise I could've gotten really annoyed. I parked about two blocks south in a parking structure. It's a dollar for the first two hours, $2 for an additional hour. There is street parking on Raymond (if you can find a spot), but you would still have to pay or risk getting a parking ticket (if your meter expires). LT9 is a fast food restaurant with limited seats. The interior decor feels a bit cold to me. I may return to this eatery in the future, only when I have to run errands in Old Town Pasadena. read more

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The food here is really good. It is chicken and rice with sauces. I haven't ordered any of the teas but they look good. If you come during lunch, it is busy and hard to find a place to sit. The Hainan Chicken served over rice is really tender. You get a choice of two sauces or add extra sauce for a dollar. I do need to try the tea choices. read more

Chicken rice worth the hype. Four season oolong tea is delicious. Strawberry matcha latte needs to have a better matcha to be frank with you. Overall, a solid 4 stars. read more

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I came around 3 pm on Tuesday and noticed the store was fairly empty. Service:3/5 I waited around for 5 minutes at the counter, and had to ring the bell twice before I was helped. It seemed like there was only one person working the whole shop. Parking 1/5: Parking can be pretty difficult to find. Theres metered street parking around. Ordered: I ordered Hainan chicken for takeout 3/5: the chicken was nice and juicy but the dish did not take like Hainan chicken imo. They drizzled a teriyaki/sweet sauce over the chicken which took away from the flavor and was really distracting. Other than the sauce, it was okay Overall I probably wouldn't come back because parking can be difficult and the food wasn't spectacular read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

​Excellent Hainan chicken and sesame oil chicken noodles! The chicken is so tender and fragrant it just melts in your mouth. They use the same Hainan chicken for the sesame oil noodle soup, making it even more delicious. The broth is so thick and delicious that I actually added a cup of water to it, and it was still so flavorful and aromatic! It has a clean, full-bodied savoriness that is just right. Plus, this Taiwanese style noodle is deeply nourishing--perfect for gifting nursing moms postpartum or anyone feeling under the weather! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Sesame oil chicken noodle soup - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I went to this place for the first time with my friends. They have such a variety of drinks. They have matcha, hojicha, fruit teas, hand craft milk teas, coffees, sparkling, and more! I tried their matcha latte with boba! And I really liked it I got 50% sweetness and it was perfect I usually prefer my drinks to not be too sweet. I definitely want to order this again! I really like that you were able to order a second drink just for $2 more! My friend also enjoyed their coffee drinks. They also have entrees, side dishes, dim sum, They also have desserts too as well. During the summer they have Shaved iced. I haven't tried yet but I'll have to try next time! Parking was a bit hard to find but they may have some street parking available They had indoor seating available. There was no outdoor seating read more

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After having lunch nearby, my partner and I wanted something refreshing to sip on. We found this spot and decided to check it out. There were so many drink options on the menu. Ultimately, we went with two of their top drinks. The Sun Moon Lake Milk Tea has a ruby black tea base. It tasted milky with a hint of honey. We added panna cotta, which added a silky texture and made the drink better. The Jasmine Blossoms Milk Tea uses triple-infused artisan jasmine green tea. This one was fragrant and refreshing. It paired well with the milky jelly topping. Other than beverages, they serve a bunch of various foods such as dumplings, noodle soup, chicken rice, desserts, and more. I have yet to try any of these though. My main complaint is that they were majorly understaffed. Only one person was working on a Saturday, so we had to wait over 30 minutes just for our 2 drinks. I would only come back if the wait time is more reasonable. read more

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At street corner in front of Metro bus stop. There's a couple of street meter parking a few steps away ($0.25 for 12 minutes) or there's higher paid parking garage right next door to this shop. Kiosk self-ordering. 5 Star. Great pricing to drink portion. Taste is decent, not overly sweet on regular non-customized request. I like the convenience of how they offer additional toppings and food items in addition to the drinks. 1 Star. Customer service. No employee in sight while Placing a kiosk order and waited around for 14 minutes thinking my order is being prepared in the back kitchen. After waiting excessively long, i rang the bell on the desk to get attention when a lady comes out without any greeting. She tells me she didn't see the order in the system. In the meantime another customer came in waiting for his to-go order pick up and she ignored me to help that customer first to prepare his order, without first checking the system to address my concern, telling me it'll take 5 more minutes to prepare my order. In the meantime I had to add more money to my meter parking since my time limit already expired. Customer service is severely lacking. Took 22 minutes to pick up my to-go order when it should have taken only 5 minutes to prepare. read more

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$6.99 for 13 pcs cucumber. Ate you kidding me? Ordered spicy cucumber, Hainan chicken rice and a Taiwan noodle soup and have to wait for 30 minutes read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Spicy cucumber $6.99 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really disappointing experience at LT9 Tea. There's no front-counter service, so everyone has to use the self-service ordering system, which is very slow and creates a big bottleneck. I waited 30 minutes just to order a single boba drink. If you're going to remove front-counter service, the self-ordering system really needs to be faster. Right now it just turns a simple drink order into a long wait for no good reason. There are plenty of other boba spots nearby that offer better service. Pretty disappointed overall. read more

We read the reviews; to address parking & understaffing we made adjustments to ensure a better visit. First, we took the$1.75 A-line to Memorial Park station as it's only a 4 minute walk. Second, we went mid-week at 6 pm. It worked. The food was the standout. It was consistent with the reviews. We ordered the Hainan Chicken; teriyaki chicken & the Taiwanese Noodle Soup. The soup was the best: hot, flavorful soup with Japanese somen noodles, abundant meatballs, seafood shrimp + egg filled every inch of the bowl. This location is understaffed. We only saw 1 worker bringing out the food. The tables were not wiped down, attracting flies. Only one long table seats a large party (6+); be prepared to split your group. We were lucky to get the table which made our visit more pleasant to enjoy their menu. There is a storage issue. Individual chairs were stacked in one side of the bathroom. Part of the hallway to the bathroom housed boxes & chairs. With limited seating, most people took their orders to go. I will come back for the food. There's potential for this location if they can address the staffing issue. It'll improve the ambiance. read more

Had such high hopes after reading so many reviews and seeing them all over IG. Took my family today and was so disappointed. We walked in and the place was crowded with people with no food. They have 2 ordering kiosks that were slow. Once you place your order, you wait for your number to be called. We ordered 2 chicken over rice dishes and a wonton noodle soup. Here's where it all went wrong. After waiting 30 minutes with no food coming out, I went to the kitchen to check. They said it would be at least another 30 minutes since they RAN OUT OF RICE! Other things to take note of: - no one manning the front counter - not enough tables/ seating - Flies... lots of flies read more

Very disappointing. The Hainan chicken was tender, but it lacked the flavor that makes this dish special. The soy sauce also wasn't authentic Singaporean style--it should have been a thick, dark soy sauce, but what was served fell far short of that expectation. The lunch special isn't a good value either. Despite being located in the same building, the restaurant doesn't validate parking, which added another $10 to my Friday lunch., There was virtually no service. We had to submit our order on a notepad, and after that, no one checked on us. When the food was ready, a staff member briefly came out from the kitchen to bring it over, then disappeared again. The dining area also felt neglected. The tables were never wiped down, and many of the chairs were stained, making the restaurant feel unclean and poorly maintained. Between the underwhelming food, lack of service, and the unexpected parking cost, I left feeling disappointed and wouldn't return. read more

This place always has great food and has been highly rated. The drinks are great, and it's my mom's favorite. The drinks are freshly made with top ingredients. If you want to buy the tea leaves yourself, they have them. If you check out great places to eat in Pasadena, you'll find this place. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Their collection of teas. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had been eyeing this Taiwanese place for a while and finally got to visit and it didn't disappoint. We ordered Wonton Noodle Soup, Hainan Chicken Rice, and Taiwanese Noodle Soup. The portion was huge. Wonton was delicious. My kids really liked the noodles. Hainan chicken's sauce was really good too. Taiwanese noodle soup could be better if adding more veggies. The drinks were must have. We used too good to go app to order surprise bag aka you can't select what kind of drinks and also you cannot do adjustments or personalization like ice level. And we love all the drinks (three drinks per tgtg order)! I usually ordered my drinks without ice or else it would taste too water down for me but not this place! It was perfect for hot summer days! Cons. Street metered parking only. read more

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They offer a great deal through Too Good to Go (a surprise bag with 3 boba drinks for $6.99). We ended up receiving an Earl Grey milk tea with boba, jasmine green tea with crystal boba, and brown sugar latte milk tea with boba. The bobas had good flavor and texture but the teas were average. I asked for less sweet and so the only one that was pretty sweet was the brown sugar latte, which makes sense. To place your order, there's a standing kiosk and another one on the front counter. The woman working there was friendly and helpful. There was no wait when we got there in the evening so our drinks came out pretty quickly. read more

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Great selection, must be fresh as they are always busy. Parking can be tricky and you do have to wait ...plan for this! Worth coming back to when you have time! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Street parking - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Terrible. Don't even know what the food tastes like. Still waiting over an hour for my food. No staff in the front to speak with. Lobby is full of pissed off people. And Flies. Flies are all over the place. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Group of flies just chilling inside while we all wait. I mean, they like the food at least. Must be good right? - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The Too Good To Go app delivers quick service, allowing users to access a wide variety of discounted, near-expiry food items from local restaurants and stores, thus promoting both convenience and sustainability. read more

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We checked out LT9 in Pasadena after seeing theHeyLA video, and it definitely caught our attention! The drinks were fresh and flavorful, and the food was really good too. Everything we tried tasted high quality, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Definitely a nice spot to check out if you're in Pasadena. We'll be back! read more

As of late October 2025, they're renovating so my partner and I didn't have a chance to experience the cafe. Only a front ordering area for now with a self ordering kiosks. There's plentiful of options which is nice, we had a bit of trouble deciding on the drinks but we ultimately decided on two that caught our eyes. We ordered the Sun Moon Lake Milk Tea with panna cotta & Jasmine Blossoms Milk Tea with milky jelly. Both drinks were very well made despite the lack of staff. Cups are big, sturdy, and cute. Both drinks were refreshing and not very sweet as both drinks were adjusted to 50% sugar levels. The respective toppings added to each drink is top notch as well. Definitely worth a look if you want a change from boba. Wait times for this visit did take quite long as there was only one person working. Pretty understandable since most of the orders ahead of us were food instead of drinks. Overall, would love to come back when the renovations are done. Seem like a pretty cute cafe & was told that the food here is decent as well. Prices are around the usual boba stores, not too expensive nor too cheap. Quality is good which makes the drinks high quality. This would definitely be a top choice whenever we're in the area. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Good drinks!! Grat location! Good variety! Good place for drinks after school. Will totally be coming back. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

It was my first time trying LT9. You order at the kiosk and they bring the drinks out. The service was nice and friendly, the store was clean and cool on a hot summer day. I would come back again! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

LT9 is a Taiwanese spot in Old Town Pasadena on the corner of Union and Raymond. It has salty fried snacks, shaved ice, some desserts, a few noodle and rice entrees and some pretty good Hainan chicken. Got the watermelon meets Jasmine tea drink. Also, I've never seen milk jelly as a topping before anywhere in the 626, till now. But I got the cheese foam instead. It was empty when I was there Wed around 5pm. For Old Town that's unusual. Other places had patrons you could see through the windows. Maybe it would help the business if they put pictures of their food in the windows so people can see what they have when they walk by? Although the food was great, the service was a little tough. There was a girl who greeted me, but she was busy doing something. Since she didn't pause it to take my order, I went to one of the 2 ordering kiosks. She brought my food and drink, I enjoyed it. But when I wanted to order a Blueberry tea for Hubby, I couldn't find it on the kiosk and needed help. I rang the service bell, she didn't come. I could see her hands through an opening, washing kitchen utensils, I could literally reach through to get her attention, but I just rang the bell again. Louder this time. Still didn't come. There was music, but the bell was louder than it. I left that kiosk and went to the other one and thankfully found it. She came back out to give me my drink and that was it. A little more personal touch would be appreciated. There was other dishes I wanted to try. Hope when I come back, I get spoken to a little more. More personable experiences result in higher tip percentages. Didn't leave one for the 2nd item. read more

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Amazing service! Delicious drinks! A must try! I love going here and trying different flavors. Nice staff and good food! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cute little shop to chill and study. Metered street parking via Passport Parking App. Drinks are refreshing and delicious. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Delicious drinks. Love the tea flavors. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I've always passed this place walking Raymond. Finally tried it a few days ago! I'm impressed by the drink quality. The place is quiet and peaceful. I feel like I'm at a massage parlor - relaxing vibes A good place to relax and drink read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Brown Sugar Milk, peach green tea and Organic Mango Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great service and it's pretty quick. I usually just get the tea but they have food options as well. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great drinks and really cozy ambiance here. Probably the best boba shop to sit and socialize in Pasadena -- especially in Old Town! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Seating area. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California