I stopped by this spot specifically to try the Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba, and when I say this is the best tea I have ever had, I am not joking. It was absolutely amazing. The Build: The drink features a vibrant blend of citrusy yuzu and floral osmanthus tea, paired with their unique silk boba. Unlike traditional chewy tapioca pearls, this boba has an incredibly smooth, silky, and fun texture that completely elevates the drink. The Service: The only real letdown was the service, the lady at the register was honestly kind of rude and not very welcoming, though maybe she was just having a bad day. The Verdict: While the service was pretty mid, the drink itself was a total home run. The flavors and unique boba are too good to pass up, so I will definitely be back just to grab that tea again and to try some of the other drinks on the menu!! read more

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Ordered the TW 23' Golden Buddha Silk Boba. Get this if you love a strong tea flavor! It tasted super toasty. The boba was also very nicely cooked, just the right amount of chew and a very light sweet flavor. I ordered 25% sweet most places, and that was a perfect sweetness level for me here. I'm not sure if it contributed to a more watery flavor to my finished drink, tho. I prefer my milk teas with a milkier flavor. However, I *loved* the tea flavor of this one. Next time I'll order the large size and see if the ratio makes a difference. My tea was ready super quick! The space in the shop is small and cozy, with delightful AC on a hot hot day. *Right* next door to the city parking structure, so super easy in n out at this location. I know we will be back! They have several tea choices so I asked for an explanation of the difference in flavors and I was wowed by how thorough and knowledgeable the response I got was. Very detailed and really helpful. It's always a pleasure when staff knows enough about their products to really help you make decisions as a consumer. read more

Excellent boba! Found out there's a Pasadena location for Odd One Out and decided to give it a shot. I ordered the Golden Buddha Silk Boba Milk Tea at 50% sweetness and light ice and it was just right for me. Flavorful and aromatic tea, and paired with the chewy boba was the perfect combo. The boba itself lacked some consistency with some being very silky and soft, and others being more chewy. Overall, I enjoyed the texture and drink as a whole. The shop is very small, no space to sit so not a hangout or work spot. Ideal for quick stop and go. Location is great in the heart of Old Town Pasadena with sights all around. There's also apparel on sale for diehard OOO Tea fans. Service here was fine, and parking was easy on a weekday evening at the parking structure next door. (Free for first 15 mins so perfect for a quick boba run!) Thumbs up from me! read more

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After eating breakfast, my sis was craving for Odd One Out, so we went. My sis placed an online order and by the time we arrived, everything was packed. We were able to walk in, grab it and leave. Service was fast, efficient and the workers were super nice! read more

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Award-winning bobas and they'll remind you of it with all their banners :) but it's legit good -- coming from a boba snob from Taiwan myself. :) Service is efficient and store is set pretty much for takeout only, so grab your yummy bobas and crema teas and go! read more

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i got to try this place at the HITC festival, and it wasn't bad but not great! got the winter melon lemon and it was more sour than i would've liked. would still visit their store to try other drinks read more

Definitely came back every Wednesday after a run and it's very cozy inside. Ordered the yuzu Osmanthus tea and passion fruit tea. The seeds get in the way of the drink so be aware of that order. Ordering is quick and attentive. I do recommend a fan exhaust to clear the dampness and air. Caught myself sneezing too much in there and had to step out for a bit. read more

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Tiny boba tea shop in the heart of Pasadena. No tables or seating whatsoever, so it is definitely a grab and go type of place. My husband and I were so impressed with the quality of the drinks that we visited twice within a month. Highly recommend the Golden Buddha Silk Boba and Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba. Both of these drinks were delicious. The golden buddha milk tea has flavors of dried longan, toasted rice, and burnt firewood. The yuzu osmanthus tea has a floral and fragrant flavor with a hint of honey. For the silk boba, you can choose between wintermelon or jasmine. I personally prefer the jasmine silk boba. The smooth, silky texture is very enjoyable. Other drinks I tried are Yuzu Matcha Silk Boba and Grapefruit Oolong Silk Boba. The flavors of the yuzu and matcha worked surprisingly well together, although I feel that the matcha did overpower the yuzu. As for the grapefruit oolong tea, I liked that pieces of grapefruit pulp were included in the drink, and it did not taste sour at all. My husband and I both agree that the 50% sugar level was the perfect level of sweetness. read more

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Odd One Out is an award-winning Taiwanese tea shop chain and one of my personal fave places to grab a drink. This location is located right in the heart of Old Town Pasadena where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a modest setup with no seating options. Wifey ended up getting the Iron Buddha Milk Tea and I got the Passionfruit Osmanthus Silk Boba. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely come stop by to grab a drink and walk around the area to peruse all the different stores nearby! read more

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A small tea shop in the busy shops around Pasadena, you can hardly find this spot as they're quite hidden in the busy walkways. Inside is quite small, no seating, just a order stand, some merch on the side, and a glass panel where you can see the staff preparing your drink. Overall, quite cute, but definitely gets cramped if there's a lot of customers. We visited right at their opening hours and there were already plenty of people waiting in line. Parking - HIGHLY and I mean HIGHLY recommend parking in the parking structure couple shops down from Odd One Out Tea, parking here is always easy, fast, and CHEAP. It's $1 parking fee for 2 hours and you pay at a pay station before you leave, can't find cheaper parking than that elsewhere. Inside the store, before you order, there's some samples on the left. My wife had got some for me and I was amazed by one of the samples. Turns out it was the Yuzu Osmanthus, which I had to try. My wife opted for the Golden Buddha Silk Boba ($7.50+ $1 for topping) while I locked in my order of the Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba. ($7 + $1 for topping) I added Jasmine Silk Boba to my drink and my wife added Wintermelon Silk Boba to her drink. Drinks came out pretty quick, cups are pretty standard and their cups are nice as well, no spillage and a clean, modern, and simple design, love it. My drink, the yuzu was absolutely amazing. It felt like a bright, very floral drink. It had a scent and feel of honey in there, which was a nice balance for the osmanthus. A very well made drink, highly recommend if you like Japanese yuzu like this one. The Golden Buddha Silk Boba was also very delicious. Texture is very nice, it created that rich, but very subtle feel of sweetness added to the drink. Can't really pinpoint what it is but it was definitely a roasting type feel to the drink. Very addicting overall. One thing I found is that both our drinks had their "Silk Boba" added to the drinks which is similar to tapioca and mochi mixed to get that soft, melting topping, very impressed overall, definitely a top spot for my wife and I to visit whenever we're visiting Pasadena. read more

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I liked both of the taro drinks because of the taro paste. I think it wouodve been better without the mochi? It didnt really taste like mochi. Both were not overly sweet and its pretty worth for a large @7. They had a container out with spoons next to it so i thought they had samples but it was empty when i checked. I thought the ice part was hilarious when i saw 5 piece ice and ice free. Now that i am writing this i realized it mean 50% the ice they usually use then no ice? I got perfect ice so i had more than 5 pieces. They had alot of people come in at once so service was a bit slow but they only had 2 people working. read more

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Service was nice. Friendly service. The tea was tasteless and had no aroma. There's so many boba tea shops on every corner in Old Pasadena. Unfortunately I picked the one with the tasteless tea. At least the service was good, read more

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Been here once so far, and was very impressed with the flavors! You can try their samples at the counter. They specialize in milk tea, but also have a variety of interesting floral tea + fruit combos. I ended up getting the yuzu osmanthus silk boba and would recommend. read more

This place has won awards from 2022-2023 at the milk tea festival. One of their signature drinks that won an award is the champion milk tea. I got the drink with 50% sugar and 5 piece ice with no toppings. The flavor of the drink was very creamy with a strong tea taste. Would try their iron Buddha drink next time. It is pricey for the drink around $7-$8 for one drink without any toppings. Apparently there is a store located in Taipei Taiwan Would come here again if I stop by or happen to be in the area. read more

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Favorite boba place in LA! Always have to come here when we come down to LA! Now they have a shiso drink which I've never seen before read more

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One of my go to places for high quality tea! I like their decaf options, especially since I crave boba at night and don't want to stay up all night. I usually go for the winter melon lemon if I want a fruity decaf option or the sobacha milk tea if I want a creamy/milk tea flavor. Both are solid and I love their silk boba options! You can't adjust the sweetness for the winter melon but I like to make the sobacha less sweet since the boba is already sweetened. I personally love their jasmine silk boba, which is unique and flavorful but not overpowering. I also love their matcha yuzu and other milk tea options. There's usually samples to try which are amazing as well! read more

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Got the iron buddha milk tea with silk boba. Very good tea I can tell. Tends to be a bit too sweet though. I think the milk is non dairy creamer instead of fresh milk bc it has the funky after taste. Not sure if it was from sugar or from the creamer powder. But the tea is still good. Def one of the good taiwanese boba shop in sgv. Love the silk boba too! read more

I went on the first day OOO opened for business. If you watch YouTubers from Taiwan, Joeman did introduce this shop in Taiwan in his second season of "Joe 是要對絕" In the beginning it was curiosity and wondered if they can bring or reproduce the same taste and quality of their teas and creativity from their store in Taiwan. #MIT and #Azn. My usually order is the: 1) Taiwan champion Milk tea 50% sweet and no ice. 2) Yuzu osmanthus with jasmine silk or watermelon silk boba. 3) whatever their seasonal creation is in rotation (never disappointed). Their teas by themselves has the consistency of "回甘" which is a good measure of their teas, one sip after another with the drying of your tongue. That is how much I love OOO. There is that meme, of Fry from Futurama (be quiet and just take my money). That's basically where my hard earned money went...this store. The staff is always friendly and trained extremely well. They will talk to you. Even the owner, John (I had the privilege to talk to him on the second day after they opened). Their courteousness really separates them from rest of the boba shops I have visited. This is the only knock against OOO because inside their shop is small (I wish they can serve food with a food license or expand into a bigger cafe). This place gives me the study boba cafe vibes. Parking is not the greatest so be creative! Outside on the street is only temporary parking, so be smart about it. So if you are coming from out of town drop by and visit this boba shop, it will not let you down. read more

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Now I'm not a huge boba fan for the mere fact that the places usually overcook them and they are usually too mushy for my liking. I often prefer jellies as they don't decompose if you save your drink for later. This place with their silk boba is something else. It is a cross between a jelly and the warabimochi. It's not as firm as the jelly or not as soft as the mochi, but a perfect blend for your drinking pleasure. The Golden Buddha Silk Boba at 50% sweetness was perfect and hit the spot. A definite must try if you're in the Old Town Pasadena area! It's a small, but cute place that doesn't traditionally look like a boba spot from the outside. The girl who helped us was very nice and patient with all the questions we had as it was our first time. All in all, a wonderful experience. I love this boba place! My new favorite! read more

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Clean, small boba shop in old town Pasadena. There is no seating space so just a quick grab and go spot. I opted for the Champion Milk Tea with Jasmine Silk Boba, which is the exact drink I tried a while ago at their newer Ktown location. The service was very friendly and cheerful, and my drink came out quickly. Unfortunately, after trying their Ktown location first, the tea here was not as strong and I was pretty disappointed in how flavorless the Jasmine silk boba was. There was a barely noticeable faint tea flavor in the jelly and I felt like I was just chewing primarily for the texture. Pretty disappointing for a $10 large drink when I know their newer location is way better. Probably won't be back as there are plenty of other boba shops nearby in Old Town. read more

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Worth a try. We stumbled on this place while on our way to the parking structure. We tried the Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba and Taro Mochi Oolong Milk tea. Both were good depending on your preference. The Yuzu was refreshing while the Taro Mochi was more filling with chunks of mochi and taro pieces. We liked that they had milk alternatives to choose from as well as the level of sweetness. We had both at 50% which was perfect for us. The place is pretty small so no place to sit. The staff were pleasant and the drinks came out fairly quickly. I would definitely go back to try some of their other drinks. read more

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I heard good stuff about this place. I enjoy the idea of "high quality" boba tea, but most boba shops fall short. I think that Odd One Out Tea is one of those places where I understand the hype, but it's not the GOAT (greatest of all time). I think their boba drinks are a little overpriced, but their service is efficient. There were no indoor or outdoor seating as well, which I kinda wished would be present. Overall, I wouldn't rush back here, but it's an above average boba place in the sea of boba shops read more

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I went to a plushie workshop next door and wanted to get a quick drink. I wouldn't have noticed this place at all, it's tiny. I was confused about silk boba because they look like jelly (square) but the cashier was helpful. I got the TW 23 Golden Buddha Silk Boba, which won an award in Taiwan 2023. I must say I hadn't had such a delicious boba drink in a loooong time. (I don't live in this area.) it was lightly flavored which I love and actually tastes like real tea. The texture of the silk boba was like a perfect jelly. And most important it was not too sweet. read more

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If you're in the area, a must HAVE!! Recommend ordering the Champion Milk Tea! Fresh and tasty! Always so good! No regrets!! read more

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I honestly wasn't expecting much for this place, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good their milk tea was! Came here right before closing on a weeknight and they had no issue with me coming in to order. They still had all of their topping selections which was great and the place still had a bit of a queue. Service was quick and efficient - we were in and out in a matter of minutes. Their tea was super smooth and taste like great. Bubbles were solid as well and just everything about the experience was nice. I'm sad that there isn't a local Odd One Out in my state, but I try to visit a location every time I'm in the LA area from now on since my first visit was so good. Thanks, Odd One Out! read more

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Absolute perfection! I ordered the Golden Buddha Silk Boba with Jasmine jellies, it was so good. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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I really like their drinks here. Honestly speaking, when I first tried them at their Sawtelle location, I was not impressed at all. It was very watered down, and I only remember being so disappointed for driving all the way there just to try OOO. But the Pasadena location definitely changed that. Their drinks are so good. I usually do not like having any toppings in my drinks, but I enjoy their Jasmine Silk boba. The texture is so perfect, and it goes well with any drinks on the menu. Service is good, not great. It depends on who is working at the time of your visit. Some of the workers are so quiet, and they do not look like they get along with one another. It was so awkward having to face that while placing my order. Their Champion Milk Tea is definitely very smooth and creamy, and if you add the Jasmine Silk boba, it enhances the texture part of the drink. Surely a very fun drink to sip on! Their classic line is also pretty awesome. My favorite out of that would have to be Hokkaido Soba! So smooth, yet earthy and nutty, I absolutely love this kind of flavor profile! Golden Buddha Silk milk tea is also my go-to. Because it's in the heart of Old Pasadena, parking is not easy, but I usually street park a block away on Raymond and just walk through the passageway to cut through. You can always park in the structure, but I hear that it is not free anymore, but I am not too sure on that. They also have a Koreatown location in Madang Plaza currently having a soft opening, and my friends enjoyed their drinks there, so I will be there soon to try! You know it has to be good if someone opened a boba shop very similar to Odd One Out and that is Torotea if you are wondering. read more

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Located in Old Town Pasadena near Colorado Blvd. The location is small, it's to go place. The customer service was excellent! The gentleman behind the counter was knowledgeable and friendly. We got sample a few drinks and some of their toppings. We ordered jasmine green milk tea and champion milk tea. I wasn't impressed with the tea here. I felt the drinks were mid. The drinks lack tea flavor. I taste more milk. I prefer to have a stronger tea flavor for my drinks. read more

It was my first time trying Odd One Out and seeing all the hype with the tea. Firstly, it was very hard to find parking since it is located downtown Pasadena with one way streets. It was a little frustrating but I was eventually able to find street parking a block away. When you first walk in, there are some tea samplers you can try. The one out on sample was the yuzu which was actually quite refreshing! I ended up getting the Champion milk tea and the Signature icy peak. They both had a good strong tea flavor, not watered down like some other reviews had mentioned. The tea jelly were also unique and add a nice texture to the drink. The service was good. The staff were friendly and helped answer any questions I had about the drinks. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area, but the drink quality also seem to vary depending on who made it that day. read more

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(+) Yuzu Osmanthus Odd one out is a tea shop that specializes in the quality of their product. They do not use any artificial flavors and use small batch tea leaves. They have also won many awards for their milk teas and other locations to choose from. This location is accessible by parking in the public parking garage on Fair Oaks and Green St. Drinks: I ordered the yuzu osmanthus because I wanted something light and refreshing on a warm day. This drink nailed it with the flavor and quality of the tea. I was impressed because I could taste the tea, and the drink was not too sweet. My wife ordered the champion milk tea, which consists of a red oolong, fresh milk, cane sugar, and cream foam. I only took a sip, but it tasted delicious. Nothing else to say about it. Service/Ambiance: The shop is fairly small with no place to sit down. I love how clean and inviting the shop is. The staff was kind and answered all of my questions since it was my first time there. Overall, I would recommend odd one out. I usually don't write reviews for just one visit, but I liked it enough to recommend it. The yuzu osmanthus is my favorite and I definitely crave it from time to time. read more

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You know what Old Pas could use more of? Tea and boba shops, of course! Now, it may seem odd to think Odd One Out actually can offer something distinct from its competitors but I am here to say that the silk boba (surprisingly also made out of tapioca) and the tea quality here are very good. I like that their taro drinks also include mochi (made of rice and taro) and that all tea drinks can be made "pure" (i.e., without milk). I've only tried the red oolong but was impressed by how much I could actually taste the tea when sipping! BTW default sweetness here is set at 50%--you can lower to 25%, 10%, or 0%, and even increase to 75%. I found the default to be perfect for a pure tea boba drink but your mileage may vary (I like my drinks on the sweeter side!) I think the only reason why I am not giving the full five stars is that the boba was a little mushy (missing that critical QQ factor) and the storefront itself is small--no tables or chairs. But the drinks are great and we look forward to coming back! read more

They have some of the best boba around--always consistently chewy and perfectly sweet. I love that the regular sweetness starts at 50%, so I never have to make adjustments. That said, the tea can taste a bit watered down at times. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Parking is a bit inconvenient since you have to use the structure next door, and it can be difficult to find a spot depending on the time. The Championship Milk Tea, Everyday Ordinary Boba, and Yuzu Osmanthus are all amazing and definitely worth trying. read more

I have seen odd one out tea a bunch on social media lately. I happened to be near old town and decided to stop in and order a drink. I'm getting the golden Buddha iron milk tea with the jasmine silk jelly. I love the chew of the jelly. I'll have to try some of the other flavors next time And I'd love how the drink was very tea forward. I might try something a little bit less sweet next time. I went with a perfect option and perfect ice. I was able to park right at the parking structure and they're right next to blue bottle which aisle still always know as the old coffee bean location. And they're located right next to the beard papa that's next to them. I was able to get everything done really quickly and it was such an efficient trip I was in and out of there quickly. The team members are really friendly and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

One of the best boba and tea shops in the area! Their Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba is my go to with wintermelon boba.

Excellent milk tea! Great quality in brewing the tea and the overall beverage. definitely not your average milk tea location. Service is nice, and they are very efficient. This is a small store, so no place to linger, but you are located in Old Town Pasadena, so great for taking on a walk or to your next destination. Parking is in the parking garages nearby so not hard to find parking. highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Fabulous tea spot! Food - Drinks are great! You can tell they use high quality ingredients. They use Strauss milk and have unique herbal teas and toppings. I can't express how impressed I was with their quality, especially when they're priced similarly to other spots that use those pre-sweetened powders to blend up your drinks (no offense to those types of milk tea shops, I just found these drinks a lot fresher!) There's just variety and quality here I have never seen in any other tea spot. I'd only advise folks to keep an eye on the sugar level! I usually get my drinks less sweet, so I asked for 50%, but later realized they use 50% as regular sweet, 75% as extra sweet, etc. Found that a little confusing, but I will keep it in mind for next time! Service & Ambiance - Although there's no seating and you take the drinks to go, the employees were great and took their time explaining the drinks and flavor profiles! They had some delicious samples & helped me choose a drink based on the tastes I described. Overall, super yummy and I look forward to trying more of their drinks! read more

I've had the golden Buddha silk boba before and liked this place! The milk tea tastes great! They are located in Old Town Pasadena.

We came here after our backpacking trip. I got yuzu osmanthus silk boba and my friends got grapefruit oolong silk boba and champion milk tea with silk boba. My yuzu osmanthus silk boba at 25 percent sweet is sooo refreshingly good!!! I love their drink samples and service. The boba is very unique. Please open a location in OC!!! read more

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Does Odd One Out allow dogs? Yes. Given the limited indoor space, it's a good idea to wait with your pup outside. We first encountered Odd One Out as a small stand at Smorgasburg. Very happy to see their success in LA. Taiwan has some of the best teas (imo), and OOO does a great job in bringing out each tea's flavor in their drinks, unlike many other boba places where the tea is often muted. The golden Buddha silk boba is my go-to drink. Their silk boba is just... so so good! read more

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The tea is refreshing and tastes high quality. Service was solid, the shop is minimal and clean, and they have some cute merch. Order was ready pretty quickly, albeit there was only one order ahead of mine. Got the Black Rose Milk Tea with Coconut Sugar Boba, hot and 25% sugar. I would've preferred brown sugar boba with this drink but they don't have that option. First time trying a coconut sugar boba and it was good! Faint taste of coconut which I perhaps could've enjoyed more in a different drink. Also tried the Yuzu Osmanthus with Wintermelon Silk Boba, less ice and 25% sugar-- super refreshing! Wasn't expecting to like the wintermelon silk boba as much as I did. Loved the texture and chewiness! Definitely would get this exact drink again. read more

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