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    Modern China Tea Shop: Oriental Tea

    3.6 (110 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MODERN CHINA TEA SHOP: ORIENTAL TEA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Myra Y.

    I came here with my kids on a Saturday evening after dinner. Most of the crowds had thinned out by this time except for a few groups. We had to wait a few minutes to order at the kiosk, but that gave us time to review the menu. As it was our first time we opted for drinks instead of the rolled ice cream. It only took a few minutes for our order to be ready. Both my kids liked their drinks - the lichi and strawberry cheesecake. We will be back and look forward to trying other items on the menu.

    Donna F.

    Nice bustling place but service was esp slow during our visit! Took 30mins just to have 1 order of bubble waffle!

    Mark W.

    I came back here for the rolled ice cream because the ice cream shop next door had a long line. If you do not want to wait, this place is probably a good choice. This time, we ordered the chocolate and cookies and cream rolled ice cream. The line was much shorter, and we received our order after about a 10 minute wait. When we arrived around 9:00 PM, there were a few groups already there, and it was somewhat difficult to find seating. Luckily, we managed to get a table. The environment was a bit loud, with people talking energetically. If you are looking for a romantic or quiet atmosphere, this may not be the best option. The ice cream was enjoyable, and each flavor came with a variety of toppings that matched the theme.

    BEST TIRAMISU EVER!
    Jane M.

    DELIGHTFULLY MAGICAL SWEET TREAT YOU CAN'T MISS! Love this place! The decor is colorful, joyful, and full of natural bright lighT. Everyone that comes in has a smile as they look around all the bright colors and the delicious treats before their eyes. TIRAMISU TO DIE FOR! Ordinarily, I don't like the mushiness of tiramisu, but the ones they have here is the perfect texture. Not too sweet, a bit of coffee/expresso taste, and the cream is slightly frozen, but melts in your mouth. Not soggy at all. LOVE IT. THEY HAVE EVERY SINGLE FLAVOR AND FRUIT YOU CAN IMAGINE to make the hand-rolled ice cream. Their milk tea has scrumptious flavors - I loved the Oreo ice cream chocolate milk, #8! They also have some savory snacks like spicy chicken, wings, popcorn, chicken, and fried Oreos! WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE/FRIENDLY. WIDE DOUBLE DOOR ENTRYWAY.

    Eric D.

    I was thirsty and was looking for a fruit bubble tea. I came across this place. The drink was delicous and refreshing. The Pear Dragon fruit Kanten tea fruit tea had fruity flavor bubbles made it taste even better. I was able to easily drink and walk around the Chinatown area. I was so impressed with this tea I will make time to get back and have it again. The staff was also very friendly and quick at making the drinks.

    Patricia M.

    A cute little shop. We tried the Thai Ice cream, 5/10, nothing crazy, but still good.

    32.Taro Pie
    Evyn H.

    Limited seating, but adorable decor and relatively quick service despite the line. Ordering kiosks and face to face ordering are both available; on the kiosk there were options to customize your sweetness level, boba type etc. and to add toppings to ice cream. There are pictures of all of the menu items and they actually matched the food. Ice cream was very firm, but I suppose that's a natural side effect of the style? Boba was a bit firmer than I prefer but still very chewy. Drinks had a good milk to flavor balance and came still visibly layered, which is always fun. I would try it again, maybe with a lower sugar level in my drink -- at 80% it was sweet enough to give me a headache.

    Sheilisa D.

    My bf love ice cream so we stopped here for a strawberry Sunday. I am not a dessert person however he loved it very much. The staff was very nice and the place was extremely clean.

    Sherlin E.

    I stopped by and tried Pork Floss Bubble Waffle, which I paired with their refreshing Dragon Fruit Tea. Upon entering, I was immediately taken by the shop's charming interior. They had lights that reminded me of taiyaki which they offer on the menu. Also had a wide selection of teas available. The service was okay, I liked how they had the kiosk to order too. Although there was a generous amount of seating, they were taken often. As for the Pork Floss Bubble Waffle, it was delightfully sweet and salty, and while it was served perfectly warm with a crispy exterior that I thoroughly enjoyed, I did wish that the pork floss was distributed a bit more uniformly.

    Jenn W.

    Super cute little tea shop in Chinatown! We stopped in after dinner for some boba tea. We chose the watermelon orange apple tea, as well as dragon fruit tea with crystal boba. Both were delicious. Aesthetically, this shop is beautiful. I loved the decor - from the hanging umbrellas to the fish pendant lights. Great place to stop in if you're in Chinatown.

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    Boyle W.

    I think one of the biggest things to notice about this 'rolled ice cream / bubble tea / milk tea' shops is that it is next door to another, super-similar 'rolled ice cream / bubble tea / milk tea' shops (i.e. Legend Tasty House). Both stores are often very crowded, especially on hot evenings, but this adjacent shop seems to always be a little bit extra with people so Modern China is a great choice when you don't want to wait for Legend. The look and layout and menus are pretty similar, even though Legend seems to have a bigger marketing vibe. There are three touchscreens where you can order and the workers move pretty quickly. The touchscreen are great cause you can discover more toppings and combinations for your order. The prices are fair (it is comparable to a large Starbucks drink) but definitely fancier (insta-ready, or perhaps Yelp-ready) and more substantial. It's fun for the grown ups and the kids!

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    Vanity H.

    Had some tiramisu here as we wanted to have a seat on their cute little patio and enjoy the weather. The place is very quaint. The tiramisu itself was quite tasty.

    #38 Vanilla Oreo
    Jose P.

    The eye-catching signs outside Oriental Tea drew me in, especially since I had never seen rolled ice cream before (at first, I didn't even realize they were ice cream rolls!). I ordered the #38 Vanilla Oreo, and watching it being made was definitely a fun experience. While the taste was okay--I've had better ice cream--the presentation and uniqueness made it worth trying. The interior was beautifully decorated, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. One cool touch was the traditional oriental clothing available for customers to try on and take pictures with, adding to the overall experience. It's a nice spot to stop by for dessert after dinner, especially if you're looking for something a little different!

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    It took an hour to get the order that wasn't even good. very unorganized. do not go when it's crowded

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    Love their selection of boba... every thing was delicious..Thankyou guys for providing another great place for me to get drinks.

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