It feels like stepping into someone's home, so welcoming! The food variety is great with so many options. You can tell everything is made with care. And the owner? The sweetest energy ever. When she says "yeah girl", you have to say it back. Yeah girl !!! read more

I came here about an year ago and I remember it wasn't a pleasant experience. I initially wanted to order bento as I saw on here, and that wasn't an option when I actually dined in. So I ended up getting those as seen in the picture, and that's worse than I expected. I got Taiwanese sausage, duck and cucumber salad. Everything tasted good, especially the Taiwanese sausage (it was authentic), but overall everything just didn't feel like I was having a traditional Taiwanese meal (I'm a Taiwanese). I can make all these on my own too after a quick Asian grocery run and spending just one hour to cook. A bit disappointed that day. And the price was on the higher end considering the amount of food and the overall presentation. I was offered a dessert for free as I was leaving the restaurant. It was good. I'm seeing new posts about other food items and those do look delicious. I'd still revisit this Taiwanese restaurant when I'm in town again but will try these new, better foods instead. read more

Oakland Tea House - Taiwanese sausage, duck, cucumber salad - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Since we've been back in town there have been no shortages In offers to dine out. This time my niece and nephew are hosting and have come up with something new. I just hope their aunt loves it. The proprietor here at the OTH is the sweetest thing. Everyone just loves her. PRO TIP: Ask her what to order, by the time she's through with you, you'll swear she knows your mother. All the dishes here were delicious. They all tasted fresh, homemade and the flavours really came out. Another fact that I don't see written about is the visual. These folks take a lot of pride in their plating. For me it was hot tea, ambiance and soothing music. Almost a shame I had to talk to the kids. I'll be back another time. Everyone else got hooked up with that bubble teas/Japanesematchas with tapioca, blah blah. I'm just kidding. They love the stuff, a tad sweet for me. 09/25 read more

Interior is really cute and well put together. Surprisingly spacious inside too with additional seating in a separate area deeper inside the restaurant. Staff was extremely helpful and kind and assisted me with any questions I had. Menu is very easy to understand also. Ordered the salty crispy chicken with steamed rice and green beans. Chicken was very soft and still moist inside with, of course, the crispy coating. I was also offered to try a new item that is not currently on the menu, chive pork potstick dumplings (~$10) which came with their homemade sauce which was hard to describe because of the different sauces and favors inside. Regardless it was really really good. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the kind service and hope to visit more often to try out other menu items. read more

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I first tried this place out during a stop while in campaign mode. It was about six of us and we had the best time. The food was absolutely delicious. Fresh and the service was amazing. I have since visited this restaurant at least five times. It is a little out the way for me, but anytime I'm in the area. I have definitely stopping by. The cucumber salad, pork potstickers, salty crispy chicken, the shrimp dumplings, tonkotsu ramen, teriyaki chicken, braised pork bao, are all great options. You won't be disappointed read more

First time trying Taiwanese food and it was delicious! The restaurant is very chill and pretty inside with plants all around. My friend saw a video for them on Instagram and wanted to check it out. The cashier (owner I assume) is very nice. The food was really good. I liked each item I tried which was the cucumber salad, lamb dumplings, soy garlic crispy chicken, scallion oil chicken w/rice, and the popular braised beef noodle soup. We also tried the tea as well! I read one lower rating review that said the beef noodle soup was too fatty, but as someone who grew up not eating traditional Asian food, I thought it was fine. I usually can't stand eating chewy fat from any type of meat. The fat that you can see in the picture is actually very soft and melts in your mouth. I highly recommend visiting! And i definitely am going to visit again. read more

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We are not from the area so decided to give a try. Got Teriyaki chicken ($14.95), Braised beef noodle soup ( $24), and Shrimp wonton soup ($19). It's a simple, grandma-mom/pop Taiwanese restaurant with a homey feel an design to it. Recipes are unpretentious, ingredients (like noodles) are home-made and made-to-order. The taste is pretty savory. Soup was nice and warm. Wonton soft and chewy. Rice fried well with moist chicken. Here are the downsides: It's expensive. For wonton soup to be $20 I don't think is worth it. Nothing special about teriyaki chicken to be $15. And the beef noodle soup to be $25 was not worth it considering the beef was hard to chew. It takes a long time for food to come. Yes, They make it fresh and to order but be prepared to wait. It took almost 25 minutes for 3 dishes. Beef noodle soup: big chunks of braised beef which is great however tough and not very chewable and therefore not very enjoyable. Service/tip: it is mostly self service in that you have to throw your own trash and clean your own table and get your own water however you are expected to tip the normal amount. If it wasn't this far, I still probably wouldn't go again. read more

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Please stop putting so much sweetener in your food. I ordered the spicy chicken, side of sausage, side of pork belly and cucumber salad. It was all way too sweet and not balanced in flavor at all. And the fact that rice doesn't come with the dish but costs extra, come on. When I first came here when they just opened the food was so so good, what happened? Different cook? read more

What a pleasant surprise to find an authentic Taiwanese restaurant in an unassuming plaza. My visit took place a couple of Fridays ago because I heard of their delicious beef noodle soup. Upon arrival, I was so disappointed that they weren't offering beef noodle soup because the supplier didn't offer quality meat so the owner choose not to serve it. Kudos for quality control, even if that meant losing out on profits. Alternately, I ordered the shrimp wonton noodle soup. The shrimp wontons were handmade, you can taste the quality as the wontons were plump and delicious. The soup broth was also tasty and didn't leave me feeling thirsty later. The owner shared that they don't use MSG in any of their food. I had a few bites of the cold noodles with sesame dressing, that was also good and refreshing on a warm day. Another aspect of what makes Oakland Tea House stands out is their interior décor. There are semi-private rooms and some tables are sectioned off to provide more privacy, yet with a homey feel. The owner was really friendly and visited each table to see if anyone needs anything. I then struck up a conversation with her and she shared more about her restaurant and personal life. Overall, I hope to visit this restaurant again. Everything tasted delicious and authentic. The friendly service, clean restrooms, and ample parking also make for a great dining experience. #29/2023 read more

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This place was great. The food was authentic and tasted very good. The dumplings were the best. The owner was very friendly and helpful. I bit hard to find the location in the back of a complex. We will come back again and try some other dishes. read more

Our first time trying authentic Taiwanese food and I can't recommend this spot more. The food was absolutely wonderful and the owner was so nice, welcoming and very attentive. She really made you feel comfortable and answered any of our questions and made sure to check for food allergies. We tried the boa with chicken and it was delicious, beef dumplings and the Dan Dan noodles. My husband and I shared everything and left feeling nice and full with a little bit of left over for tomorrow! The restaurant was clean and had tables tucked away in the back. We will absolutely be back to explore the menu! read more

Food is amazing! I have tried the bao and tea. The beef and noodles is my favorite. I drive 40 minutes to get my fix.

The owner of the restaurant is so personable and really cares about pleasing her costumers. I get something new everytime I go and it never disappoints. read more

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This place was outstanding. The food was incredibly good and the server was so nice and friendly. It was the best Asian meal my wife and I have had in quite a while, and we will certainly be going back. read more

One of my favorite restaurants. Very authentic Taiwanese food. Just some notes on specific items for now B-01 Braised Pork/chicken - chicken is teriyaki and is excellent; I love pork but it is fatty, so some people don't like it B-02 Smoke beef - almost better than pork; very meaty; but sometimes has a big chunk of fat (which I love but others don't) N-07 Spiced Oil with Shrimp Noodles - dang, this was flavory (hot, salty, peppery); the wontons were tremendous, coming out as a single sheet of fried goodness on top of the noodles; they broke apart easily, but the fact that they were all fried next to each other was beautiful and somehow even more appetizing than if they had been separate A-06 Taiwanese Taro Pastry (2pcs/order)- lots of tasty sesame seeds on outside; not sweet, almost like red bean paste; not a huge fan R-01 Egg Fried Rice- good, quite peppery, which I love; not overly oily A-02 Cucumber Salad - excellent, although small for the money read more

Love Oakland Tea House!! This is one of my favorite spots in Southeast Michigan for authentic Taiwanese food. I like to get the beef noodle soup, cucumber salad, and cold noodles here. The ambiance is casual - great for dining with a smaller group. The service can be slow during peak hours but is not unreasonable. There's a great bubble tea shop in the same plaza to grab dessert after which makes this the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Will definitely be back! read more

Amazing Taiwanese food. The beef noodle soup was as expected! Really delicious with super tender beef and thick noodles that really go well with spicy soup. I chose medium spicy and the bottom of the dish had enough spices to make it taste quite spicy. Not sure if this is the after inflation price but a single lunch meal costing almost $20 is really expensive. Dumplings were super good too. We were told shrimp dumpling was a new menu. Bottom line is I will definitely be back for more. Will cut down two dining out meals for this one place. Also, the beef noodle soup seems like only Friday and Saturday menu. Not too sure but worth checking with the restaurant because it's super delicious. read more

Oakland Tea House - Beef noodle soup $18.50 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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This place has some of the best Taiwanese food in the Midwest. The lamb cumin dumplings, Dan Dan noodles and beef noodle soup are some of the highlights. All noodles are hand made and pulled!! Yes, because it's a small crew there can be a wait but it's always worth it! Don't forget the strawberry panna cotta for dessert read more

IN LOVE WITH OAKLAND TEA HOUSE! I am blessed that this place is located so close to me. Finally, a Taiwanese-specific restaurant where I can go and get all my traditional Taiwanese food whenever I'm missing Taiwan! I am so so so obsessed with Oakland Tea House, but don't just take it from this first generation Taiwanese American...take it from my Taiwanese parents and family friends who ALL APPROVE wholeheartedly of Oakland Tea House! That's how you know it's legit! My menu favorites are the minced pork rice, salty crispy chicken, and pork sausage, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! I haven't tried their guo baos yet, but everyone who has tried them says they're delicious! I get take out from here basically once a week and you should too! Positioned kiddy corner from OU and at the pack of this strip mall/plaza area, students and all those who live near OU are so blessed to have Oakland Tea House near them! I even know of family friends who drive over from upwards of 30 minutes away just to eat here! It's 100000% worth it! LOVE read more

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Oakland Tea House is such a cute little restaurant owned by a friendly Taiwanese couple. This is one of the few places I've found in metro Detroit that offers authentic homestyle Taiwanese food. The Sausage & Pork Belly with Rice has Chinese style sausage, delicious pork belly, veggies, and tofu. The Salty Crispy Chicken was made to order. It is crispy and flavorful. I thought the crispy green beans worked really well with this dish, too. My avocado smoothie tasted natural and fresh. I could tell that this was made with real avocado and not powder. Also, the smoothie wasn't sweet. I liked that they don't use a lot of artificial flavoring in their smoothies. It is easy to miss because it is inside the Walton Village Plaza Shopping Center. I wish this restaurant were closer to where I live but now it gives me a reason to drive to Auburn Hills whenever I want a good smoothie and Taiwanese food. Also, don't forget to ask for their homemade chili oil. It's delicious and will add spice to your rice or noodle dish. read more

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Food here is phenomenal on every visit and something we always look forward to getting. Can't go wrong with any of the dumpling or noodle options. Highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Hidden away in the far, far back of a strip mall, poorly marked, with signs for both Open and Closed. They seem to cater to Asian students at OU and do a lot of carry-out business. Food is authentic Chinese and tasty, but you will not find ABC. The interior is functional, but obviously done on a very limited budget. Dining room and restrooms are clean. Will I return? Yes. read more

We met with our monthly lunch group here and one of our friends is originally from Taiwan many years ago. So this was a special surprise for her. First, let me say that it is located in the back of a strip mall that also has an Indian restaurant and grocery along with many others. Then, if it is early when you pull up in front, it looks like maybe it's vacant...it's not! Inside it is spacious with plenty of seating and extra in a separate dining area off to the side. Second, they have one menu, displayed at the order counter and another one on the wall behind the counter. On the other hand, once you place your order and pay, you pick a table and sit down; they will bring your food to your table when it's ready. Three of our friends ordered Beef Tendon and Flank Steak, Teriyaki Chicken, and Sliced Pork in Garlic Sauce Rice dishes. We ordered Preserved Vegetables with Shredded Pork Soup, Shrimp and Dumpling Noodle Soup, an order of Pork Dumplings, and a Shaved Ice with Red Beans and Taro Paste with Evaporated Milk. Everything was delicious! The soup broth was loaded with flavor and combined well with whatever ingredients you chose. A word about the Dumplings: exceptional! I would come back just to eat more of them. I don't care for deep fried Dumplings; I'm OK with steamed Dumplings. My favorite is pan fried and then steamed Dumplings, which is how I was introduced to them as Gyoza while I was in Japan. As for the Red Bean Shaved Ice Dessert, I'll be honest and admit I'm not personally a fan of the combination of sweet and beans. But my wife grew up with it and it's like her version of catnip! So based on her reaction to eating it, if you are a fan, get this! But remember, it's not a dainty dessert! You'll need help. So share with a friend...or friends. Overall, an excellent experience here today. And we noticed that all the other customers who came in while we were here appeared to be ethnically appropriate, a good sign. read more

Don't expect almond chicken or General Tso's chicken. This is the real deal. This is food like my mom made growing up. Everything is fresh and tasty. Staff is always very friendly. read more

The food here is incredible! The service is just as good. Love the Tonkotsu Ramen!! Thank you Oakland Tea House!

I wish this place wasn't so far. It's a once in a lifetime when I get to go here. Their bubble tea is yummy and legit! I love the variety of food they have too. It reminds me of a upgraded cafe for some reason. I guess the vibe and stuff. I had to get the sesame noodles of course. And add the chili oil. Lots of chili oil. Yummy! Their bao is actually pretty good too. at first I was like $5 for one bao?! That's insane! But when I got it, it was HUGE!!!! Size of your entire hand. It was pretty darn good though. I want to try all the ones they have. Their shave ice isn't that great. The ice isn't fluffy and soft. More coarse. Also not enough fruit for my liking. Definitely recommend this place though! read more

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For a tea house, I'd say the boba and milk tea could be better. The milk tea is nothing too special; just your standard milk tea you can get almost anywhere. It tastes a little more syrupy than usual and the boba is just okay too. Chewy but a little hard once you get to the middle. The redeeming quality for Oakland Tea House is the food! I ordered the cold noodles with chicken and wonton soup and they were both delicious! The cold noodles were a little gelatinous from the chicken, but the flavor was decent, and the noodle consistency was good. The wontons were also not just a big pack of meat and had flavor as well. Broth was pretty rich (may be too rich for my liking), but I didn't feel thirsty after so I don't think there was a lot of MSG. Overall, I like the fact that you can enjoy a nice meal here along with your drink, and the flavor of the food really makes up for the mediocre milk tea. I'd come back here and give this place another shot in the near future! read more

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Several trees parachuted out of a plane. We found most of them, which had landed roughly where they were supposed to. But the oak tree is missing. So now everyone is asking the troubling question: Where did the Oak Land? No cats allowed (that's the Oakland Flea House), and bare legs not encouraged in winter (that's the Oakland Knee House), however sexy half naked boys welcome in summer (oh wait that's the Oakland Me House). So I'll be honest and tell you that I didn't really like the products here at Oakland Tea but I thought that it was the loveliest little location in the back of an office park for a Boba place and the service is absolutely wonderful - so I'll definitely be back to try some different products and give them another chance. Besides it wasn't bad at all, just meh. Just wasn't right up my alley. If your by this place, though, definitely give them a try. They're making a good effort and should be a lot busier - especially compared to some of that busy bubble tea shops I've seen such as the Americanized ones, which can be just awful. This is clearly better than those, but compared to the likes of KFT (Madison Heights) and Momo (East Lansing), it's not my fave. You actually have to pay for your drinks here (Oakland Free House is different), and you won't learn much here (unlike the Oakland Degree House), and watch out that your review doesn't get deleted (what is this, the FCC House?) read more

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This restaurant is my favorite. All of them were delicious, but the new menu I had today, the noodle with smoked pork, was the best. The soup had a gentle taste, the pork was fragrant, and I could tell that it was carefully made. My husband's teriyaki chicken is consistently delicious, and the side dishes have a well-balanced flavor, so no matter how many times we eat them, we keep coming back for more. read more

Oakland Tea House - Noodle with smoked pork - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

The food was AMAZING! The salty crispy chicken took about 20 minutes, but after tasting it, we realized it was absolutely worth the wait. The chicken was tender, well seasoned and fried to perfection. I had the spicy braised beef noodles were also delicious! The beef was tender, the noodles weren't overcooked, and the broth was spicy but not overpowering. The restaurant is really clean and even though I didn't walk around the place, there was a whole back room. My only complaint, which is not their fault at all, is that it's all the way in the back corner of a strip mall and GPS gets all confused about how to get there. So enter the strip mall right on Walton Rd and just follow the strip mall all the way to the back to get here. It's literally a hidden gem. I hope we get to go to another in that general area soon so we can go back. LOVE LOVE LOVE! read more

Food was fresh and fantastic! The portion sizes were good for the price. The atmosphere is quaint and easy to be in. read more

Everything is good here. The lady who runs this place is very kind. We had teriyaki chicken dinner, salty crispy chicken with green beans, pork wonton soup and pork sausages and dumplings. The crispy chicken was savory and perfectly seasoned with a light crisp breading. The noodle soup had vegetables and a flavorful broth. This is a new favorite dinner spot for me. Our 8 yr old loved it too. read more

Find this place by accident. I enter the restaurant casher person was very very welcome to us. Very homey! Many space and I feel safe to eat here . Any way I checked menu find out they have Dou fua ! Wow I didn't eat long time ! Order Dan Dan men. I hope not so meaty. They need meat and nuts and spice combine with good harmony which I want. It's not 100 percent but very good balance for me. So if come back here I will order again. Any way they can't serve water so they gave us free bottle of water ! Thank you. read more

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The pork dumplings are Both the dandan & sesame noodles were The owner is a treasure read more

Super fire! Everything is fun and unique. The Baos are giant and flavorful. Reasonable prices. Very authentic and nice owners. I want to explore everything on the menu. Branch out a d give it a try! read more

Noodles tasted like they were home-made, and the meat was very savory and tasted so good! Felt like we were at someone's house getting a home cooked meal. The inside is now more impressively decorated than it was in the other pictures. The lady at the counter was working really hard to take orders, make food, and serve. Got to respect the work ethic. If you want to try something that taste authentic go here.. just do it! read more

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A buddy of mine introduced this restaurant to me and I'm glad she did! I ordered the shrimp won ton and noodle soup. Noodles are hand made so it took some time but it wasn't too long of a wait. Broth had the right flavors; tasty but not too salty or overwhelming of a taste that a lot of soup noodles have. Overall a pretty nice experience. Just wish this restaurant wasn't such a distance to where I live but if I'm near by I'll definitely come back and try their other dishes! read more

Oakland Tea House - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

We opted to indoor. Waited over 1 hour for our food!!! By the time our food got to us. It was already semi cold. Luke warm at best. I am Taiwanese. I love supporting a Taiwanese business. But this was excessive. My kids were so hungry that we had to go buy McDonalds to feed them before the food came. It was a terrible experience. It seemed that the take out orders were getting priority over dine-in orders. Maybe they should just do take out only and tell people it is 1 hour before they can pick up their food. They did say that it would take 30-40 mins for rhe food. And I was okay with that. But it was literally 1 hour and 20 minute before our FIRST dish showed up. Then it was longer for the 2nd and 3rd dish to show up. I will not be visiting again any time soon. The food is great when it isnt cold when served to you. Another Taiwanese friend if mine said the exact same thing and he has not visited for over a year because of the wait time on the food. I think there are plenty of people who know how to make good food. But how to actually manage a restaurant is a whole other task. I understand it is difficult to be in the restaurant business right now. But I cannot have my family waiting in the restaurant for over an hour for food. Might as well do take out only, tell people it takes an hour to get their food. read more

In the Oakland county area, there is few authentic Asian food, let alone Chinese and Taiwanese. I still have yet to receive a dish I don't like, and I have tried almost everything on the menu. The food ranges from comfort beef noodles, to preserved veggies with tender pork. There is something for everyone on the menu, with usually the option to make sure it's not spicy. Not only is their food great, but their desserts and drinks are equally as amazing. The bubble tea is different here, they use jams to flavor it and it's a nice difference from other teas. The shaved ice is perfect for the summer, and if you're feeling adventurous, try the douhua (tofu pudding) I promise it's great here! I have been coming here for a little over three years now, and would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The staff is always nice and genuine, and it's a mom and pop shop. read more

Oakland Tea House - Braised pork! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Fantastic! I wish it was closer to my house. We had the salted chicken appetizer, which was the rock star of the dinner. I had the pork belly and sausage rice dinner. Everything was fresh and fantastic. I loved the sausage. Can't wait to come back here. read more