Love this place and love that they use Straus organic milk too. Am counting down the days til they bring back the seasonal red bean mochi -- had it in March and fell in love. Came back to try two other drinks -- earl grey tea and a matcha with jelly -- and both were excellent. Cute decor and welcome place to pause and have a treat on my way to H Mart / Daiso or running errands in general . read more

The Pecan Creme Brulee Milk Tea here was just okay. The best part of it was the brulee cream top which was warm, creamy, and tasty! However, I don't think it meshed well with the rest of the drink. I couldn't really taste the tea flavor since there was so much going on in terms of flavor, temperature, and texture when I mixed everything. I also added honey boba and those were inconsistent. Some felt soft while some tasted old. My least favorite part was the graininess of the drink. Not sure if it's from the pecan, but it wasn't the most pleasant for me. Overall though, this was still not a terrible drink. However, I wouldn't say this was worth $9. I would probably give this stop another shot if I was in the area craving boba, but would opt for a more simple drink. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Pecan Crme Brle Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time having Odd One Out back in Nov'25! Late review! This was so good! Staff was also very friendly. They were patient with me asking a lot of questions. We also didn't specify we needed oat milk in one of the drinks, though did mention lactose intolerance...and when we received drinks and let them know of the milk issue, they were quick to apologize (which also not their fault) and quickly remade the drink. Having Odd One Out prompted us to try the original location in Taiwan in December. Huge fan of the quality of the green tea and the jasmine silk boba! Parking here can be tough, but I believe it is validated in the plaza! (if not free) Even at a premium cost, definitely worth it! Definitely a must stop whenever I'm in LA! read more

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We came here to try a new boba spot after dinner. It was really interesting to see the different types of boba on the menu like shiso silk and jasmine silk for example. My friend got the Emerald Spring, and I got the yuzu osmanthus tea. She liked her tea, but I personally thought mine was too sweet and syrupy even at a 50% sugar level, which is normally perfect. Even if I had gotten less sugar, I don't think the flavor profile was for me. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Emerald Spring, Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Park in the back of the building in the parking structure labeled for hmart the MaDang Plaza. You should GPS the parking because the gps for the boba takes you to the front of the building and there's no parking there... Very smooth parking lots of spots available. Remember to bring your ticket to get it validated. Once validated you are okay to scan it when leaving you don't need to scan it first at the pay kiosks. The boba shop is on the first floor same as the one that Daiso is on. Walk all the way opposite of Daiso though it's at the front of the building. If you see the bakery you are close keep walking. There's a self order kiosk and you can order with an employee. I opted to order with the employee and get her recommendations since it was my first time she was very nice. I got two drinks the champion boba tea and yuzu osmanthus. Loved the yuzu drink it was so refreshing and different from other drinks I've had at other boba shops. Overall I would recommend and would come back if in the area! read more

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This hole-in-the-wall spot has artisan teas and one-of-a-kind toppings. Their golden Buddha with handmade silk boba and champion milk tea are highlighted as award-winning drinks back in Taiwan. I tried their golden Buddha oolong milk tea with jasmine silk boba. The silk boba is truly unique and has a very satisfying texture. The floral notes of jasmine also came through with each bite of boba. They also have a winter melon silk boba flavor to try too. I ordered quickly at a self-service kiosk, and the drink came out fast. I was happy to see that they'd lowered prices since the last time I came here a couple months ago. I remember it used to be $10 for one drink, but now it's $7.50 which feels more reasonable for boba. read more

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Boba was pretty average. Nothing special. Tea itself was fine but also nothing special. Would've tried something else next time. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Bubble tea 3/5 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I first tried Odd One Out in Sawtelle and was delighted to see another location here in MaDang Courtyard. The drinks are consistent amongst both, and I tried their Yuzu Osmanthus with less ice and less sugar. Arguably even at this adjustment, it was still a tad too sweet. Their jasmine silk boba though? Amazing! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about each drink. I tried all three samples and even their mochi, though eventually settled on the Yuzu Osmanthus. Overall vibes inside? Think bright, refreshing, clean! Parking validation? Super easy! At first, I was a bit spooked by the camera; then, I realized it was for parking validation (2 hrs) - yay! After picking up drinks, there are several wooden benches along the wall to sit at as well as ample seating in the patio and courtyard... enjoy! read more

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One of my go to spots for a drink with strong tea flavor. I would say their drink at their Pasadena branch does taste a bit better, but it was still overall a really good drink! I got their Champion Milk Tea and their Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba. The Champion milk tea has a strong vibrant oolong tea flavor that compliments well with their cream foam. The Yuzu Osmanthus is very unique, not too floral or too citrus, and definitely a drink you don't find elsewhere! Their silk boba is tea jelly that is just lightly flavored so it doesn't overpower the actual drink itself. This shop is located within the Madang plaza and does offer validated parking! Staff were friendly and nice, and there are samples to try if you're unsure about the taste. There's limited seating indoors the store but it doesn't get too busy! read more

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Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of OOO. I have gone to their original location in Sawtelle, and I am a regular at the Pasadena location. I love their drinks. Icy Peak, Golden Buddha Silk, or Wintermelon and my usual go-to, Hokkaido Soba. My recent experience was horrendous. I had the biggest craving for boba, and since I was in Silverlake at my fiancé's place, OOO was the only decent boba I could DoorDash from. We waited forever and got the drink only to find out there is a fruit fly inside my drink, literally floating on top. Yuck. The drink was sealed, so it is indeed from the shop. Now I am going to spend some good time observing my drink before I consume it. I still go to OOO because it is the best option I have when I am in Silverlake, but like I said, I look at my drink thoroughly before I start drinking it. read more

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I love the variety of flavors and the rich taste of the tea. You'll need to park in a public parking garage because it's really hard to find street parking around there. read more

I finally had the chance to try odd one out last night and i got their golden buddha with jasmine silk boba. i was pretty disappointed by their drink as the milk tea had almost no tea flavor at all. it was extremely light and definitely didn't taste like metal buddha at all. The only thing i rlly liked about the drink was the jasmine silk boba. it was chewy and had a nice flavor they are able to validate for parking too! read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - golden buddha silk boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been meaning to try out Odd One Out for a while now, and wowow I was not disappointed! Coming from the SGV with boba everywhere, it's a true testament to their quality as Odd One Out made its way to the top of my list now. Upon entering, the cashier offered us samples of their Champion Milk Tea (red oolong milk tea) and Buddha Milk Tea. I opted for their Champion milk tea, perfect sugar, with their Jasmine Tea Silk Boba for my topping. The milk tea was so creamy and you can really taste the depth and fragrance of the tea. Their silk boba is similar to Torotea's, where the consistency is less chewy than boba but with a more substantial mouthfeel as the size is bigger than standard jelly. You can really taste the jasmine tea in the jelly, and I can't wait to try their wintermelon silk boba next. The drink was the perfect amount of sweetness for me, which is defaulted to 50%. I love that their menu notes where each tea is from, such as the different regions of Taiwan, where their tea primary comes from. I love strong teas, and the teas here are authentic and organic. Their drinks are on the pricier end, but worth the splurge in my opinion for the amazing quality. For my large drink with silk boba, I paid a bit more than $10. The shop is very clean and there are 2 benches to sit at, but otherwise no tables. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Champion Milk Tea with Jasmine Tea Silk Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A friend recommended Odd One Out Tea after dinner. There was a line when we stopped by. We didn't wait too long though. I ordered Fresh Milk Boba and milk tea was rich compared to other places I've been to. I'd love to try their refreshers next time. They also sell cute merch! The benches were uncomfortable to sit so we didn't stay too long inside. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Fresh milk boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm excited that OOO Tea is expanding in socal and hope that they'll move even more east. My friends and I came on a weekday afternoon, so there was no line and Ron was super nice and walked us through the entire menu. We had some samples of the Champion Milk Tea and the Yuzu Osmanthus Oolong, which were both ordered by people in our group. I decided on the red oolong milk tea: perfect sugar, 5 piece ice.I actually thought the perfect sugar was a bit too sweet, so I might go 25% next time, but the taste of it was delicious. There are two benches along the walls but not much seating other than that, so it's a grab-and-go situation. They provide 2 hours for validated parking though which is nice. read more

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Amazing milk tea - probably the best i ever tasted Tea was fragrant We got the oolong milk tea - sweetness level was perfect at 50% and the boba was perfectly chewy The cashier was so friendly gave us samples cause we were clueless what to order I can see why they won multiple awards Legit milk tea Pricey though - a small is 9 dollars Free parking w validation No seats inside the store to enjoy rhe drinks though but plenty of seating around the mall read more

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Delicious! The staff was patient helping us choose flavors as first timers. The boba textures so perfect chew! Also love the color way of the shop. Brightened my day! read more

I came by during the soft opening as soon as I got the OOO text alert, haha. I am a *big* fan of their jasmine milk tea with jasmine silk boba - ask my friends and anyone who will listen lol. It is perfectly floral, hint of bitterness (how I like it), light, and refreshing at any time of day... Well, that's a lie. I can't drink it at night or else I'll be up all night lol. My perfect drink here: Jasmine Milk Tea with jasmine silk boba Less sweet + 5 piece ice VOILA! Magic. The gentleman who helped me take my order was also so kind and informative. Also love that they provide parking validation in the plaza for two hours. So glad to have Odd One Out in Ktown, be prepared to be sick of me! :) read more

They look super understaffed here so it took awhile for our drinks but the drinks are so good! I liked the Golden Milk Tea better than the Champion but the silk boba thing is sooo addicting and so much better than actual boba! Its a little pricey for the drinks my total was $20+ for 2 drinks but they are pretty good for the quality! read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Does Odd One Out allow dogs? Yes, Madang Plaza is an outdoor mall. Ensure your pup is well behaved around large crowds. Odd One Out opened another location at the Madang/CGV Plaza, which is much closer to us than the Pasadena location. This location is a little hard to find if you're coming from the Manhattan side. It's sandwiched between Café Terrasse and Beard Papa. We went during soft opening and Angel was very helpful and friendly. Odd One Out is the best of the best boba milk tea place in all of LA. The golden buddha silk boba is so special. Just go try it. read more

5 stars goes to the Yuzu Osmanthus and Yuzu Apple Shiso drinks! Seasonal so don't wait to have them. Both very refreshing, not too sweet (asked for 25%), perfect for a hot day in Ktown! Also 5 stars to the "sample girl" in the afternoon who explained the drinks very well and helped us pick our drinks to our liking. During their official grand opening, it was BOGO, buy one get one free promotion. Merch also onsale! First OOO I experienced was in Sawtelle but I'm also a fan of this Ktown location :) read more

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I can appreciate what they're trying to do here but I'm a simple boba girl lol. The Golden Buddha wasn't bad but it was a little too expensive for something that was just mid for me. The brown sugar boba was the best part. That, I could eat with a spoon! read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Golden Buddha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Would I come back again? YES. I WILL FOREVER BE A OOO FAN !! Here's What I Got: Yuzu Osmanthus Yuzu Apple Shiso ‣ Seasonal !! Champion Milk Tea ‣ 2022 Taiwan Milk Tea Festival Winner Golden Buddah Silk Boba ‣ 2023 Taiwan Milk Tea Festival Winner Summer Night Free 2 Hour Parking Available (with Validation) Grab-and-Go IG & TikTok: @keilanieats read more

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Now this is some S tier boba right here!!! I highly recommend the Golden Buddha Silk Boba... if you have never tried the sill boba... I beg of you, YOU NEED TO TRY! In my opinion, it's perfectly sweet and has a touch of floral jasmine flavor. An amazing squishy but firm jelly texture. Satisfying mouth feel! A must everytime I visit! The Golden Buddha itself is fragrant and creamy. A very high quality oolong! read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Golden Buddha Silk Boba & Champion MT - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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7/26/2025 - This is the 4th Tea store in the U.S. from Taiwan, which had a soft opening just two weeks ago. The official grand opening will be on Aug. 8, 2025, which falls on a good lucky number in Asian tradition. It is winners of Taiwan Milk Tea Festival in 2022 & 2023! Came here to try its milk tea with Boba. Indeed, the taste is outstanding. read more

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I'm a huge fan of odd one out tea and will say it's definitely my fave boba spot right now. So glad they opened in ktown. Drinks may seem pricey but they use good quality/organic milk and you can tell with just one sip that the tea is brewed with perfection! You can also sample their most popular milk teas, which is great. I love their yuzu drinks with jasmine silk boba. It's really refreshing. The service can be a bit slow when they're busy so I recommend ordering ahead on their website. Parking- free validated parking in the CGV madang mall lot. read more

Wanted to get something refreshing to drink and found a parking spot on Western. Walked into Odd One Out since the Bingsu place was crowded. Cute little place with bench seating. Better for pickup. I saw that they were known for their milk tea, but I wanted something without dairy. I tried the Jade oolong, yuzu, apple juice, shiso, osthmanthus tea with jasmine silk boba. Both the name of the drink and the drink itself were a mouthful. I got it w/ 25% sweetness, and that was perfect. The shiso offset the sweetness of the apple juice. It was refreshing. The jasmine silk boba had an interesting texture. If you have an issue with texture or have an issue with chewing your drink, this may not be the best drink for you. But, if that doesn't bother you, I would highly suggest getting it. I do want to try the milk tea the next time as they won an award in '22 & '23. Not sure who overthrew them in '24 & '25, but nonetheless a great accolade. They do offer validated parking for 2 hours. read more

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If you want something refreshing, TRY THE: yuzu osmanthus with jasmine silk boba!!!!!!! I love their silk boba. I have never tried it before, but it is way better than regular boba. I think this is my favorite boba place (and I don't even really enjoy boba drinks). You can tell they serve high quality drinks from the taste to even observing them. The cashier was super nice. He offered us a bunch of samples. It is a small store and good vibes! REALLY RECOMMEND. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - our drinks! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Odd One Out is the newest legit boba shop in KTown. I came for the first time on a Sunday during their soft opening week. The ambiance is cozy and became more spacious (compared to their predecessors) as they opted to provide a bench against the wall instead of tables. As I was about to order, I was kindly offered a sample. Out of excitement, I politely declined so I went full throttle and ordered my first drinks here. I ordered a Yuzu Osmanthus flavored tea while for me, I opted for a Rose Black Milk Tea with Almond Milk and coconut sugar boba. Due to the busyness at the time, I patiently waited for a few minutes and was looking forward to having my first try. I'm truly fond that they offer almond or oat milk as dairy alternatives. Upon first sip, I immediately tasted the rose flavor matching with a naturally brewed tea. The boba cooked in coconut sugar truly matched the brewed tea and their top quality almond milk. While I ordered my drink at perfectly sweet (50% sugar) the reduced sweetness did not compromise the natural flavors. Even on my first try, Odd One Out truly stood out as my newest favorite authentic (top tier SGV quality) boba shop in KTown! Sending my best regards to the entire team and management. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

New Odd One Out location in Koreatown! The staff was fantastic - explaining the different types of teas and providing samples/suggestions. My usual order is the Golden Buddha Silk Boba, which was the winner of the 2023 Taiwan Milk Tea Festival. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool tea, great service with a smile--no rushing you, will let you sample, and tasty tea! It's in the front of the complex facing Western and on the first floor. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really good boba like I need to go back, the ambiance is whatever but the red oolong milk tea with boba was superb. Good boba and good milk tea. I got the jasmine milk tea with wintermelon silk boba. The jasmine was really nice but the silk boba was like in the middle of too soft and too chewy. Weird texture. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I must be out of the loop cause where did the Odd One Out come from? In a city oversaturated with boba, you have to dare to be the odd one out, and that's what Odd One Out does. How? By providing *good* quality tea and unique but familiar boba. So i'm not entirely sure what iron buddha tea is but hey, it tastes amazing with milk tea and boba so I can't complain there. If you're not feeling milk tea, then wintermelon lemon tea is also a nice refreshing drink as well. There's a fairly small selection but boy if it isn't quality over quantity. So order up, drink up, then enjoy ktown! Don't forget to validate your parking though! read more

We drove across LA to get this! Love it! Wish they had more locations in different areas. Highly recommend the Black Rose with mochi. Their mochi is phenomenal, and they usually have samples in the front too. It's so soft and melts right away in your mouth. And it's not stuffy at all -- it doesn't make you feel full like a meal, if you know what I'm talking about. You won't go wrong ordering the Champion. Check out other reviews for some parking tips -- they are in a plaza. read more

Drinks 5/5 Champion one was goated. Wow. Jasmine jelly was also wow lol I think this place will be the next Yifang or maybe it already is lol Service 5/5: quick and easy to retrieve Ambiance 2/5 just a togo place with no seats available to hang. I highly recommend to order got togo! read more

First time coming here and the service was amazing. We were helped by Ron, who was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the teas. We were able to sample three different teas and hear about each one. We got the yuzu osmanthus with silken boba and champion milk tea with oat milk. Substituting for oat or almond milk is free! Ron asked us about preferred sweetness, ice, and boba type. The drinks were ready in just a few minutes and we were extremely satisfied with both teas. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Odd One Out Tea Koreatown - Yuzu Osmanthus and Champion Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Odd One Out is quickly becoming one of my favorite boba spots in LA -- and they just opened a brand new location in the heart of Koreatown at Madang Plaza! They've actually won awards for their milk tea, and it's easy to see why. Their drinks are made with high-quality tea leaves sourced from small independent farms -- and you can definitely taste the difference. My personal favorites are the The Yuzu Osmanthus and their Signature Champion Milk Tea. read more

Went in because I had a coupon and was doing some grocery shopping. Unfortunately, this location doesn't take coupons yet since it's still new. I got an ABC with 50% sweet and perfect ice. I was told it tasted like a PSL and it actually does? 10/10 definitely recommend read more

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She's here!! When I first saw the storefront in Madang Plaza, I was shocked but soo happy they opened a location closer to us. We don't have to drive 40 minutes to go to Sawtelle anymore The silk boba at odd one out is my absolute favorite. I haven't been craving actual boba pearls lately as I feel like it's a little too filling esp after a meal, but still occasionally crave something chewy, and their silk boba is the perfect solution to my first world problem (lol). They validate parking (but I think the garage gate has been broken since I haven't needed my ticket to exit lately?) I got their yuzu osmanthus the last 2x I've visited and fiancé got their yuzu apple shiso. Not a big fan of the yuzu apple shiso as it was very shiso forward. Would have been better if you were able to taste the apple more. On our next visit he got their yuzu red oolong milk tea and that was really good! Creamy but still very light, like the perfect milk tea combo. The staff here are very nice too esp the guy who usually works the register. He helped us the last 2x and he's super friendly (and loved our dog Brody). Will definitely become our go to spot in Ktown! read more

I had a positive experience here. Between this and Cha Redefine, which is the other new hot boba opening in Ktown, I would say OOO really shines with the quality of the milk tea drinks themselves whereas Cha Redefine seems to specialize more in the fruity / smoothie vibe drinks. Got the Golden Buddha and the Champion Milk Tea and both were great. I will say the price was probably the most I've paid for boba drinks maybe ever? For the larger size it's an additional dollar whereas at the other shops I feel like they're all just that size by default. The Champion Milk doesn't come with toppings even though one of the employees told me it came with pearls (I was charged an extra buck or two). That said everyone there was nice and seemed efficient - it felt like they brought their A game. All in all a cute environment and delicious teas and I look forward to trying some of their other drinks. read more