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    Moncha Cafe

    4.5 (133 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Oolong Tea
    RoseMary F.

    Repeat after me, Moncha, Moncha, Moncha!!! I just want to give the owner a Shout-out for their service, menu, decor and overall welcoming café. On July 29th, I altered my route so I could come by to support this business. They are an asset to the community, offering a place to work, study, or leisure time to meet up with friends. I ordered a Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte ($7.50), Tempura Shrimp (6 piece $6) and Seasoned Fries ($5). My food was made to order, fresh, hot and crunchy shrimp and crisp fries. Each came with a dipping sauce of Ranch Dressing or Sweet Chili Oil. Service is great at the counter or at the Kiosk, which has photos and the products categorized for easy browsing, ordering and payment. Moncha has a rewards program for loyal customers. I think this is a good pit stop for my route in the area. Parking entrance is on Valley, it is a small lot, fortunately I got a spot in front. Sincerely, Rosemary

    Welcome to Moncha Cafe.
    Carl N.

    Moncha Cafe (est 2025) is a new boba tea in SGV. They are located at a corner plaza in Valley blvd and San Gabriel blvd. They have a modest selection of boba tea and snacks such as popcorn chicken. I made a quick stop by to grab their Strawberry Jasmine Green tea x Sakura boba. It was light and refreshing. Their popcorn chicken was decent bit crispier than most popcorn chicken in the entire valley. I won't it order again. Staff was nice, attentive and professional. Plenty off seats but most are occupied by young people playing mind craft cards or something. Overall, it's a decent tea shop.

    Sakura Milk Tea and Assam Black Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Agar Boba
    Stephanie H.

    First time trying Moncha cafe and a pleasant experience! The workers were very nice and explained their new seasonal menu. We tried the Sakura Milk Tea (not my pick, but a good option if you like very floral flavors)! Also tried the Assam black milk tea with brown sugar agar boba. A good choice to get it a bit on the less sweet side as it runs a bit sweeter at baseline. The cups are very cute and the interior of the store had plentiful seating and outlets for hanging out/studying and playing board games! I'll have to come back next time to try some snacks :)

    Instagram/YouTube/TikTok/Yelp/Google Maps: @AC9MOO
    Ac M.

    This place blew up since I was last here. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. This time I got their sesame balls, veggie egg rolls, oolong pandan milk tea, ube latte, and pistachio milk to try. The sesame balls had lightly crisp exteriors with a chewy mochi interior and a bit of red bean filling. The veggie egg rolls were also nicely crisp and had a savory veggie filling and came with a sweet sticky dipping sauce. Reminded me of the ones I like from yoshinoya. The pandan oolong milk tea had a nice light balance of tea and pandan flaves. The ube latte was super pretty, smooth, milky, and had light nutty vanillay ubey flaves but my fave was probably the pistachio milk that had lots of sweet strong pistachio flaves and I got it with an extra drizzle of chocolate to make it extra sweet and yummy hehe. People here are really nice, vibes are on point, and they usually have some fun events coming up or happening. Overall this place is still pretty good. Sesame balls $6 Veggie egg rolls $6 Oolong pandan milk tea $6 Ube latte $7 Pistachio milk $6 +choco drizzle $0.75

    Game Corner
    Ian A.

    I appreciate the intention of Moncha Cafe (Rosemead). I ordered the Iced Flower Tea ($5) with Brown Sugar Agar Boba (additional 75 cents). The tea is refreshing, crisp, and pleasant. Unfortunately, I sat on a sticky couch covered in long strands of old hair in a musty, unswept, grimy room while Staff casually rested by the counter. The location felt gross and unmaintained. I arrived at Moncha Cafe (Rosemead) on Tuesday - May 12, 2026 (at 12PM - Opening Time). The location was DIRTY! I quickly found parking in the small lot; it fits about 15 cars. Staff interaction felt nonexistent. Customers primarily order at the Self-Service Kiosk. I dislike how the kiosk requires a cell phone number to proceed. My drink took two minutes and 45 seconds. Quick. As mentioned, I ordered the Iced Flower Tea ($5) with Brown Sugar Agar Boba (additional 75 cents). YUM! The Iced Flower Tea is a combination of Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum buds, Osmanthus, and Gomphrena Amaranth Flowers. The tea is honey-like, crisp, and thirst quenching. Concerning the boba, it's floral with a grape-like texture; it's an acquired taste. On ambiance, Moncha Cafe (Rosemead) has wonderful potential. For example, I absolutely LOVE the plentiful electrical outlets, MANY boardgames for customers, and plush seating. There's also customer internet with password; details proudly displayed on the counter. And there's a gender neutral restroom. The lighting and art is also attractive. Unfortunately, during my visit, Moncha Cafe (Rosemead) reminded me of an unmaintained, public city bus. I have seen "B Grade" Businesses that are cleanlier... The crevices and corners are littered with crumbs; parts of the tables are sticky; the couches and cushions are entangled with long, old hair. Overall, Moncha Cafe (Rosemead) is not bad. I genuinely enjoyed their tasty, affordable tea. However, I don't feel comfortable enough to return if they're unable to maintain a standard of cleanliness. I was literally the first customer that day, and it was DISGUSTING. I hope this location improves... Drinks: 4.7 out of 5 Staff: 2 out of 5 Ambiance: 1 out of 5 Overall: 3.4 out of 5

    Popcorn Chicken
    Ginny V.

    We stopped by this spot while looking for some late night popcorn chicken. The price for the size of popcorn chicken was pretty good! The chicken was tender inside and perfectly crispy outside. The employee at the front was very nice and the interior aesthetic was laidback and modern. We really enjoyed the teapot/teaset that came with two cute little glass tea cups. You can ask for free water refills as you drink! It definitely feels like a great study spot or place to chat with friends at.

    PRISCILLA A.

    The tea is good. Cute cups and packaging. 25% sugar is not sweet (which I prefer) and it satisfies the craving. We selected this place to try something new and I can say it was worth trying. Is it to die for but worth trying. The tea has a good a good balance of both. Good serving size. The price was good as well. Boba was a little tough.

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    Jason N.

    I have to bump this place up to 5 stars. I keep coming back here whenever I want a snack and a place to get work done. It's such a relaxing spot to sit down with some delicious popcorn chicken and stay focused for hours. The tables and seating are spacious, so it's great for both studying alone and hanging out with groups. I also love the convenient location right off Valley.

    Annie Y.

    I stopped by in the afternoon on a Friday to get some work done. As someone who is very sensitive to caffeine, I was happy to see lots of caffeine-free options. I opted for the strawberry floral tea (caffeine-free due to chrysanthemum tea base) with brown sugar agar boba and popcorn chicken with Chinese bbq seasoning. The employee brought my drink and food directly to my table. I was surprised by the boba because I originally thought it was brown sugar OR agar boba but they flavor their agar boba with brown sugar. Agar boba is not my favorite, but it's good with the brown sugar! The floral tea was interesting, but I think I'd opt for something else next time as I found the chrysanthemum flavor a little too overpowering. The chicken is not the Taiwanese style. A nitpicky detail: I wish the chicken came mixed with the seasoning already, or at least came in packaging where I could close and shake. The flavor was great though! This is a great spot to work with lots of seating and good wifi. Parking can be hit or miss depending how busy the store is, but love to see a spot with caffeine free options + open late night!

    Midnight Jasmine Green Tea (left) & Iced Ice Assam Black Tea (rt)
    Sasa F.

    Multiple seating, but most of the time it's occupied especially at night. A lot of people working with their laptop. Occasionally, there will be a table or two where groups of friends catching up or family hanging out. During the day, there is usually seating available. Small parking lot. Best to enter from Valley Blvd. Been ordering online. Pick up was easy with no issues. Service is generally good. DRINKS: Ube Cafe Latte 4.25/5 Iced Assam Black Milk Tea 4/5 50% sugar. Pistachio Milk Tea 3.9/5 Tastes ok-decent, but the pistachio is too artificial tasting to me and it was too sweet. Maracuya Flower Tea 3.5/5 50% sugar. It wasn't sweet enough. Should have gotten it 70% or something. It just tastes like some sort of passionfruit tea to me. SNACKS: Shrimp Tempura 5/5 6pcs. Popcorn Chicken 3.75/5 It was alight. Got "Salt n Pepper", but it was pretty bland/light. Chili powder on the side. Really relied on sauces/condiments to make it okay.

    Popped my tire entering the parking lot
    Kathy M.

    I really do love the space. The staff working is always so nice and I enjoy the events held at this location. The drinks are always changing and the food always come super hot.

    Inside
    Victoria S.

    Cute boba cafe with comfy seats, friendly service & nice decor, it's a great place to hang out. There's a private parking lot with plenty of seating. My favorite drink was the Midnight Jasmine Milk Tea with Sakura boba. It was very good, they added Peruvian purple corn in the tea, and the Sakura boba was light & sweet, it reminded me of aloe texture. The boba went well with the tea, it was like a burst of flavor with each sip. I also enjoyed the ube fresh milk & the peach limeade. I love how they have a variety of teas, coffee and non-caffeinated drinks. Will definitely return to try more items on the menu.

    Linh Y.

    Heard about Moncha Cafe through Yelp SGV. They just recently had a Grand Opening. Thought I give them a try since I was in the neighborhood in Rosemead. Came here with my eldest daughter. They weren't super busy at the time. Parking lot is quite small. We got lucky with parking since our visit was during low peak hours. Cute spacious inside space with reasonable amount of seating for customers to chill, chit chat, do homework, or just relax with an iced or hot drink of choice. Restrooms are available in the back. Yay, free WiFi! They have board games, too. Ordering can be done via the self-ordering kiosk or at the counter. Lady staff was super nice and friendly, but a tad soft spoken. I could barely hear her speak at times. She was kind to deliver our drinks to our table. Thank you Miss for the above and beyond service! My daughter got the Peach Flower Tea with lychee jelly. It has a hint of chrysanthemum tea flavor. Very nice and light. Flavor was subtle, but soothing. I liked it a lot. I got the Midnight Jasmine Milk Tea with sakura boba. It was smooth and refreshing. Boba was firm and bouncy. Milk tea had a very familiar flavor. What came to mind was the Bazooka bubble gum flavor. Bingo! I was right. The lady confirmed it is infused with chican which is a Peruvian corn. Cool! I would get the midnight flavor again. On our way out, I ordered two more drinks. Oolong Milk Tea for my youngest daughter and Bittersweet Love for my Mom. Both of them enjoyed their drinks very much. No complaints. That's the way we like it. I find this cafe has very unique and flavorful drinks that sets them apart from other run of the mill boba shops. Highly recommend! I'll definitely be back to try other specialty tea flavors and their snacks as well. Thank you Moncha Cafe for elevating tea boba drinks to the next level!

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    9 months ago

    Great tea. Love it. The atmosphere is so inviting and the owner is super nice. I would recommend this place anytime any day

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    10 months ago

    This spot is so cool! Love the drinks, ambiance. Service was awesome. The story behind the Peruvian / boba mashup is awesome.

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    Good, service atmosphere were all great!!! Owner is very receptive to opinions and is a very nice person to be around. Highly recommend!!!

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    Great service yummy tea! Owner was very nice and gave complimentary fries! Love the oolong tea!

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    11 months ago

    The tea is some of the best in the area. No trash syrups, just straight quality. Also chill place to study.

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    Ask the Community - Moncha Cafe

    Hi. Does now the shop is serving the Benton box? All day? and how much? I couldn't find the menu here... thanks Dec 9. 2025

    Hello, yes we recently started serving bento boxes. They are currently served from lunch time to when our kitchen closes in the night, normally it would be 11:30 pm. Thank you

    Do they have any pastries or food here?

    They do have food now. I took a photo of the menu and will post it. Bentos are $12 or $14. Add $2 to add a tea or milk tea. $4 to add premium drink.

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    Chicha San Chen

    Chicha San Chen

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    This boba spot is small with a decent number of tables, but it can get pretty noisy on weekends if…read moreyou're planning to work here. Parking is easy since it's located in a plaza, but the area can get busy on weekends. We ordered the honey osmanthus oolong tea and milk tea with boba. Both drinks were quite caffeinating, and the boba was super soft and chewy. The honey osmanthus oolong was light and refreshing. I also noticed they only offer one standard size and don't allow additional toppings for the boba milk tea, even for an extra charge. Service was fast and efficient, and thankfully, there wasn't much of a wait when we visited.

    There are so many boba and tea shops along Valley Blvd, but I still find myself coming back to…read moreChicha San Chen. If there's no wait, this is probably my favorite choice in the area because I really enjoy their tea! This visit, I ordered: - Bubble Milk Tea - High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Lemon What I like most about Chicha is that the tea flavor actually stands out. Their drinks taste more tea-forward and not too milky compared with many other boba shops. The High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Lemon was especially refreshing and fragrant, while the Bubble Milk Tea was a nice classic choice. With so many tea shops competing for attention along Valley Blvd, Chicha San Chen remains one of my favorites. Service is easy, you can order online or in store. Simple and clean inside. There is parking lot in the plaza.

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    Torotea

    Torotea

    4.5
    (535 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Solid spot for creamy popcorn milk tea and plenty of decaf options! This is one of my go-to places…read morewhen I'm craving a more dessert- or latte-style boba drink. I usually get the popcorn milk tea, which is sweet and creamy and pairs really well with the boba jelly. The tea flavor is a little harder to pick out in this drink, but everything works well together. I also love that they have several decaf options, including the barley milk tea, which has nice roasty flavors, along with other milk tea and fruit tea choices. The interior is also really aesthetic and inviting. I know that whenever I bring a friend here, they'll enjoy it--it's a spot that seems to be a crowd-pleaser with everyone around me!

    Stopped by here for some milk tea. There's several parking spots located right in front of the…read morestore including some 20 minute parking spots that made it easy for to go. The interior is very clean and aesthetic, love the vibe. There's plenty of seating to wait for your drink. Not really a place to sit and study as no tables. Service was good. I was pleasantly surprised at the popcorn milk tea! It was pretty good although a bit sweet for my liking with the perfect sugar level 70%. I liked the ember milk tea at 50% sugar more, although wish it was more tea forward as I prefer less milky milk teas but still very good and refreshing! I absolutely love their tapiochi jelly's!!!

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    Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

    Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

    4.7
    (305 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Pet friendly
    Grab-and-go

    It is always a treat when I get to have Chun Yang Tea! I wish they'd open one in Orange County…read more There are so many drinks that I like from here, but my current favorites are: Mango Coconut Sago ($7.29), Lychee Oolong ($5.99), Kumquat Lemon ($6.59), and Lemon Green Tea with Green Tea Jelly ($5.99). I love that they have an online ordering system that does not charge extra fees. I still hate that this is located in a very limiting parking lot. There is often no parking space available, so it's best to come with someone else so that they can wait in the car while you run in to grab the drinks.

    Tried plenty of tea shops in the 626, but Chun Yang is still one of my favorite!…read moreAs an oolong tea lover, their Osmanthus Honey Oolong Tea Latte ($6.79) is my go to. I usually ask for less ice and 0% percent sugar since it's already sweetened with honey. The oolong is fragrant, smooth and tastes high quality, making every sip a treat. This drink instantly brightens my day. The staff are friendly and ordering from the self-service kiosk makes it quick and easy. It's definitely a grab and go spot. The only downside is that the shop is tucked toward the back of the plaza, somewhat hidden and parking can be difficult during busy times. I usually have better luck finding street parking. With so many tea shops popping up, Chun Yang continues to be one of my tried and true favorites- a perfect fusion of traditional and modern.

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    Tapioca Mochi is now available from 7/11/2025. Jelly Noodle is back from 7/11/2025 too.
    Tapioca Mochi is now available from 7/11/2025. Jelly Noodle is back from 7/11/2025 too.
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