Amazing The ratio of drink to boba was perfect…read more staff very helpful. ................................

This place is tucked away in a small plaza area in Factoria not too far a drive from Factoria Mall,…read moreand it looks like it's limited in parking until you drive deeper to reach the entrance of this place. Inside has some claw machines with some products I haven't seen before in other stores offering gacha stuff. There's also a hallway of street signs that make you feel like you're in Japan but are also bogged down by storage boxes and is just a hallway potentially leading to a restroom? Not sure, but there's only a couple tables with chairs inside so it's more ideal for one-on-one or 3-person hangouts. Menu has milk tea, smoothie, oolong and slush offerings and they also have takoyaki. I got their oolong tea with sea salt cream and added grass jelly as a topping, I got this at 50% for both ice levels and sweetness, and even that didn't really help with making the drink as great it should be. Salted cheese was really heavy in taste, and tea wasn't the best quality despite being very strong. Grass jelly wasn't satisfying to chew either, it was a little harder than what I would have liked. Not my go-to place, though it did catch my eye since I've already been to its other location in Renton. Good for quick milk tea, but not likely to come back.

This new-ish tea shop recently replaced the old Yifang location and it came with a makeover! The…read moreinterior features a cherry blossom theme and they also offer adorable merchandise like greeting cards and little trinkets. I've visited twice so far and both times, I was able to order right away at one of their two kiosks. I can imagine kids hanging out here on weekdays after the nearby high school is dismissed, but when I went in the early afternoon and on the weekend, it was a quick stop in and out. I've really only interacted with the one employee at the counter who makes the drinks, but he was welcoming and helpful, answering a couple questions I had with a smile. + HOUSE SPECIAL MILK TEA ($6.75): The menu describes this as having "special sweetener and rich tea taste", made with black tea, condensed milk and evaporated milk. The employee said most people will order it with boba or lychee jelly, but I opted for it without toppings and at 25% sweetness. For me, the 25% was just right, and I don't think I could tolerate a higher level. I believe this is their version of a Hong Kong Style milk tea and while the flavor was fine, the tea seemed diluted and didn't have that richness as advertised. + PINEAPPLE GREEN TEA ($5.55 special* + $1.00 cheese foam): This was quite refreshing and crisp, but even at just 25% sweetness, it was on the sugary side, considering it also had pineapple pulp on the bottom, so the natural sweetness of the fruit came though. Again, the tea flavor was weaker than I would have liked, but very pineapple-forward. I enjoyed their cheese foam which was velvety, balanced between milky and salty notes, and had a flavor similar to marshmallow. All toppings (boba, sago, pudding, etc.) are $1.00 which is on the steeper side compared to other tea shops. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program where you can earn "bubbles" for each drink purchased. Keep in mind that it doesn't automatically track when you enter your phone number... you actually need to take an extra step to opt in and sign up. *They have monthly specials where a couple drinks from their existing menu are offered at 15% off, like the Pineapple Green Tea I got at the discounted price. I am up for trying Tea Talk again, but with hopes that I'll be able to actually taste more of the tea next time. 3.25 stars.

I was craving bubble tea, and wanted to order some for delivery. I only drink fruit tea, and not…read moremilk tea, and saw that this place had some yummy-sounding fruit teas. There were too many I wanted to try, so I ordered three: Fragrant Apple Fruit Tea (which came with aloe), Kiwi Iced Tea (added aloe), and Peach Grapefruit Green Tea (added boba). I also ordered a Hong Kong Style Lemon Tea for the bf. Everything was flavorful, fruity, and refreshing. Besides the Apple Fruit Tea, they all had fruit pulp or fruit bits. The texture of the boba was good. I did 25% sugar on my drinks, and it was perfect. Would order from here again.

Love this location. Super easy parking nearby a dollar tree and grocery outlet which I love and…read morefind convenient. Store is clean and nice. Staff is young but extremely kind, friendly, and hard working. Stopped by for a boba taro milk tea and it was perfect! Boba quality was great and drink was tasty. Some locations are inconsistent or have poor boba quality but Kirkland boba lust location has great boba. I enjoyed my experience and would return! :)

Came here for boba on a Tuesday evening. Service was pretty good and quick. Place was mostly empty…read morebut clean vibes and ample seating. I got the boba milk tea which was pretty basic and tasted normal.

Decided to try this place out of sheer convenience and because boba is life. It's a good spot with…read moreplenty of seating but it's kind of tucked away toward the back of a food court area. They do have a large sign though so it's hard to miss. Ordering is on multiple touch screens at the front counter. It was early evening on a weekend when I visited so there wasn't a line. Lucky me so I was able to scroll and see all the milk tea, fruit tea, and blended tea options. I got the mango fruit tea with fresh mango bits, no boba. I know, although boba is life I really only like them with milk tea. The fruitiness of the drink lingered and was just the right amount of sweet at 75% sweetness. Tasted like a dessert which is what I was craving after eating dinner nearby. My friend got a brown sugar drink and hated it. She handed it to another friend after a few sips. This review isn't about that though since I didn't have any. Plus I don't share straws haha Overall not bad, but not super memorable. A good place to at least try.

I got the Thai milk tea with a sweetness adjustment and light ice! It's your average Thai tea, but…read moreno complaints on my end. You can order either at the kiosks or with one of the workers. The workers were pretty friendly and helpful with the questions I had. And not so much of an ambiance to be honest... it's located in the busier part of the food court.

You better believe I'm a regular here. I've gotten many drinks and they've always been good, but my…read moretwo favorites are the Mango Passionfruit Tea with mango popping boba and the Brown Sugar Fresh Milk with tapioca boba (both 75% sweet). Also frequently get the spam masubi - so good! Staff are always friendly and my boba comes out so fast every time. A few tables to sit at. So grateful that they're in Newcastle!

It's been a while since I been back here and it was still pretty good. The guy who helped me was…read morevery nice and knowledgeable. It's a small cute place and has some seatings. There's definitely parking so you don't have to worry. I got the strawberry fresh milk with less sugar and less ice and they were able to put it in 2 small cup rather than one big ones so my two kids can have their own. Overall, it's a good place for drinks,

Bobae has the best boba tea in town. Over the Rainbow in Renton on 4th (ONLY - the others suck) is…read morethe only place that compares. Service is slow friendly and taste is good so I'll be back

Bobae is a very cute boba shop located on Lake St in downtown Kirkland. It's right across the lake…read moreso people can buy their drinks and soft serve ice cream here and walk across to the park to people watch and enjoy the sunset. I tried the mango and matcha swirl with mango pearls. The yogurt was nicely balanced between sweet, sour and earthy. The mango pearls pop in your mouth and release a refreshing mango flavor. Apparently, bobae has other locations and has been voted Best in the PNW in 2024.

As a devoted tea enthusiast, finding such high-caliber Chinese contemporary tea in Bellevue is an…read moreabsolute dream come true! From the gorgeous ambiance and incredible flavors to the attentive service, this place easily deserves a five-star rating. Ambiance: An Immersive Escape into Eastern Aesthetics Stepping inside feels like entering a tranquil, elegant sanctuary. The warm wooden decor is beautifully accented by traditional artwork and soft lighting, perfectly blending classic aesthetics with modern design. Amidst the bustling streets of Bellevue, opening this door instantly transports you to a serene Jiangnan alleyway. The gentle background music and cozy seating make it not only an incredible spot for photos, but also the ultimate escape for a relaxing afternoon with friends. Flavor: A Masterpiece of Taste and Tradition Every single drink here is meticulously crafted. The tea bases are robust and aromatic, the milk is rich and smooth, and the signature cream caps finished with crunchy nut sprinkles offer an explosion of wonderful textures. The flavors melt harmoniously on the palate, perfectly balancing sweetness without ever feeling heavy--easily rivaling the top-tier beverage brands back in Asia. The concept of a formal "Tea Banquet" (茶宴) dates all the way back to the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China, where rulers famously used tea in place of alcohol to host guests. By the Tang and Song dynasties, tea banquets evolved into sophisticated cultural gatherings where scholars, poets, and even emperors would gather to share fine brews, compose poetry, and celebrate art. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong famously hosted the grand "Chonghua Palace Tea Banquets," where high-ranking officials and imperial ministers gathered to sip rare infusions and exchange verses. Today, modern tea houses carry on this spirit of hospitality and craftsmanship. By blending premium loose-leaf tea, fresh milk, and innovative brewing techniques, they transform an ancient cultural tradition into a vibrant, contemporary experience right here overseas. ‍ Service: Warm, Attentive, and Professional Even during peak hours when lines can wrap around the door, the staff maintains an exceptionally high standard of service. They are patient and welcoming at the counter, happy to customize sweetness and ice levels to personal preferences, and remarkably efficient at fulfilling orders. Every cup is handed over neat and pristine, reflecting a deep dedication to quality.

Love this location! (It's right next to my house. Otherwise I think objectively the location kind…read moreof sucks.) They had some hiccups during their opening, like tap to pay not working, but I was overall impressed with how quickly the staff could churn out drinks. I'm also excited that they have $4 base teas! That tends to be my kind of order. I wish that more of their milk drinks allowed for non-dairy options, for some reason only a couple had alternatives :(

This place specializes in typical boba-shop drinks that contain nut milk/cream (stylized as mylk on…read moretheir menu) that this chain is known for. It's near Redmond's Downtown Park, and I scored parking on a Friday around 7pm near Columbia Bank on NE 80th Street where this place is located. This is ideal for me since I have slight lactose intolerance and I'll sign up anytime for a milk not based on diary for my drinks! Or so I thought... Before getting to that, there's still some ground to cover. Overall inside is spacious with limited seating fit for groups of various sizes. The logo of this place is plastered on the wall to the left-hand side of the entrance, and the interior is decently lit especially when it comes to the darker hours. Overall very cozy place to hang out especially when there isn't a lot of people. There is a kiosk at the front where you place your order, and your drinks come out around the counter. I got myself the matcha nut mylk tea and my friend got their oolong nut mylk tea. We both got our drinks at 50% sweetness and 30% ice levels. Now I'm not sure why I haven't learned my lesson on this, but considerably less sweetness has been a bad idea in today's drinks because of the lack of sweet taste, and less ice doesn't really help; both of these were the case especially with my drink. On top of the sweetness levels, the nut flavor in both our drinks is straight up overwhelming. It's so overwhelming that I couldn't even tell if they used ceremonial matcha in my drink or, conversely, oolong tea in my friend's. The nut aroma is aromatic but it goes through the whole drink quickly and I had to leave it for a bit for the nut mylk and matcha layers to settle down. My friend and I weren't really satisfied with what we got and see this visit as a one-time thing, but it was nice to get to try this place since it has made cameo appearances on my IG feeds.

My friend was over in the area and snagged me some drinks which I appreciated. Our first experience…read morewith "Nut Mylk" was in Taiwan but don't think it was actually Nuttea as a chain. Their unique milk is all nut based, dairy free, and vegan friendly. Can't speak to the service or ambiance. Pearl Nut Mylk Tea - essentially a baseline for boba standards, a classic milk tea with boba. The nut mylk adds a thickness and viscosity to the drink but isn't overwhelming or awkward. It also adds a different layer of creaminess all while being lactose free. Boba was decent, it had a fair sugar coating (tasted more like honey than brown sugar) and light chewiness. While it could be better, I also didn't have it fresh in store so being conscious of that. Four Seasons Tea w/ Nut Cream - this was a premium light oolong tea. Close to green tea, there was a nice floral fragrance and aroma and overall earthy as a drink. The cream was thick from the blend of various nuts and very rich in flavor. Drinking this simply feels earthy, like nuts growing in nature because of the way the cream is layered on top of the floral tea.