I had never even heard of Boba Bear until one of my friends, who is a Invincible fan, told me they…read morewere doing a special pop-up experience. I do not usually make the drive out to K-Town, but since tickets were only $10.20 per person, we figured it would be worth checking out. Even though I don't really know much about Invincible, I still had a lot of fun. The space is completely transformed with different scenes from the show and there are plenty of photo ops whether you're a fan or just tagging along like I was. It definitely felt more immersive than I expected. The food and drinks are on the pricey side, so we shared a few items instead of each ordering our own: We tried the Monster Girl Matcha, which came in one of the collectible bottles ($20) my friend wanted. The drink itself was okay; not bad, but not my favorite matcha beverage. We also ordered the Invincible Power Wrap ($15), which tasted good but was honestly much smaller than I expected for the price. My favorite thing we tried was definitely Atom Eve's Energy Acai Bowl ($9). I love acai bowls and this one was refreshing with dragonfruit, strawberries, lychee, coconut flakes, and granola. I would order that again. We also shared the Viltrumite Training Cookies ($9). They were basically buttery sugar cookies but came in a pack of 3. Parking was probably the only annoying part. The shopping center seemed to only have valet, so I ended up finding free street parking in the neighborhood and walking about 10 minutes. One thing I thought was really cool was that the employees told us they completely change the theme every few months. They have done collaborations with Godzilla, Final Fantasy VII, and Arcane. Overall, I had a really good time, even as someone who is not familiar with Invincible. If you are a fan of the show and like experiential dining experiences, I would say come check it out.

Took my son here because he's a fan of the invincible show.. and this times theme is invincible…read more Looks like it's a cute place that changes its theme every so often. They had a very minimal menu.. he came for the drink flask collectibles. They were $20 each and came with a juice drink inside. He also wanted their sugar cookies with the theme but they had ran out for the day. We also went upstairs where they had some picture props and a claw machine that was a scam lol $8 for 1 token for 2 tries and the many coins we got and played.. the claw would pick up and drop right before moving towards the drop.. shake my head. Overall it's definitely for the gamer life..

I have been here 2x. First time ordered the name sake cheese tea. It wasn't what I was expecting…read more It seemed like a dollop of cream cheese in the cup with tea, instead of a cheese foam I am use to at other places. The second time I went I ordered the Hokkaido milk tea. It was a lot better than the cheese tea. It was nice and creamy.

I wish the food tasted as good as the picture looked. It was nice that it was all kiosk with no…read moreneed to talk to anyone. Felt bad that there was only one worker. The inside is cute but that's pretty much it. I thought I overpaid for the pancakes for how it tasted which was meh. Pretty bummed about that.

I may have just found my new go-to boba spot in little Tokyo! Came here after a nice meal next…read moredoor, looking for a sweet treat post savory goodness. The employees were very welcoming from the get-go! The gentleman offered my party some matcha shaved ice samples as they had just gotten the ice cream machine delivered that day- that we graciously accepted! It was giving a mix of dip n dots and shaved ice, not my favorite but my coworker loved it and ended up ordering some. I opted for the classic classy matcha latte, 50% sugar, with boba- and it was on the mfn money. The matcha they use is some quality stuff, not your typical Starbucks-esque, but also not bitter and earthy. The sweet kick from the boba was just enough to tie the whole drink together. My other coworker got the mango matcha latte, 50% sugar- delicious as well. If I was going for something a little more refreshing, that would have been a great choice. I'll definitely be back to try some of their coffee drinks!

I was thirsty after ramen and this is next door to Tenkaippin, so why not! Plus their signs all…read morehave awesome looking matcha drinks and I was excited to try it... until I was about to order, saw what a couple people walked out with, and realized EVERYTHING is made with AI. Their drinks look nothing like the advertisement. I'd take every photo put out by the business with a grain of salt. Even the business owner's photo looks a bit AI :') I ordered a banana matcha I think, and it was supposed to come with some collagen cream top but I opted for no topping. Price was fine, $7 for a regular drink, but I couldn't taste any matcha at all. It was a nice banana milk though. The color of the drink suggests high quality matcha and given the vibrancy without the flavor, I wouldn't be surprised if it was given a boost with something artificial. Would only return if actually dying of thirst.

I super happy to say that this boba shop is just as good a year later as it was when it first…read moreopened! The drinks are well priced and very tasty. The owner is just as friendly and kind while explaining the new menu and drinks. The shop itself was busier, but clean and has a couple tables to sit at! I was so happy to visit again and see the shops success!! The only thing to note is that toppings are no longer free, but still lower priced than most places!

Super good smoothies here wow! They have it all from boba, tea, coffee and smoothies. I got the 50%…read morestrawberry/pineapple and it was VERY refreshing. It's exactly what i needed to start my day walking through the santee markets. But if you're looking for a good smoothie this is definitely the place! The guy running the shop was awesome to talk to. The place is hurting due to ICE being in this area but I will be back! Fruity smoothie with pineapple/strawberry mix 50% 9.1\10 rating! Simply delicious!

Had the most wonderful lunch here today! I don't know why I…read moredidn't try this place sooner! The moment I walked in, the word that came to my mind was "whimsical." The vibes are immaculate. They have a simple but expansive menu. I really appreciate that they have a budget box option, and that all meals come with rice and salad(need greens for every meal!) with simple, delicious , homemade dressing. I was a little nervous when I saw that the chicken is breaded, but it turned out to be a very thin layer, where you could hardly tell it was breaded at all. Overall, the menu feels pretty healthy, and everything seems homemade. Even the sauce table looked like homemade sauces. Their complimentary water comes infused with fruit too. Yum! I also got a rocky road brownie to go and it is SOOO GOOOD!! The area can be kinda sketchy, but it's worth the trek!! Will definitely be back!

Very friendly staff and dedicated gluten free menu!…read more Lots of options to pick from, and the portions are generous. I ordered a chicken teriyaki bowl and a spicy salmon rice cake. The rice cake was really good, but I could have done without it. The bowl was big with lots of rice, salad, and big chunks of white meat chicken. Everything tasted very clearly scratch made, rather than something coming out of a plastic bag and heated up. The decor is one of a kind. There are plants everywhere. It's like a mix of being in a greenhouse and someone's big downtown loft who's really into plants. How it works is you order at the counter, find a table, go up to collect your food when your number is called, and then bus your own table after you're done. Bathrooms available for customers, with provided key. No dedicated parking; street parking only.

This coffee shop has had one of the most accommodating experiences I've had since my diagnosis of…read moresevere lactose intolerance. I initially ordered the Purple Reign, but didn't know the cold foam was made with heavy cream. I double checked after I got my drink, and they offered to give me another matcha. I was totally fine with a normal matcha, but the baristas went the extra mile and made me an oat milk lavender cold foam so I could still fully experience the drink I ordered. I am so incredibly grateful, and I will definitely be back! Drink itself: Matcha was perfect. There wasn't too much ice (I LOVED that, most places do too much ice, IMO), and the lavender foam was delicious. Highly recommend! They whisked the matcha with the bamboo whisk too, so there were no clumps either. 10/10 matcha, genuinely! Atmosphere: The shop itself is on the 9th floor of the Arts Building. The view from inside the shop is beautiful, and the decor is very charming and homey. Also they have great music taste! If you want to drink your matcha in a cozy environment, this is the place for you! :)

This is a hidden gem. Especially loved the Purple Reign and the Pink Cloud iced matcha drinks…read more Mario was very friendly and knowledgeable. The music was the cherry on top.

Nice to see Charlies Tea opened in Little Tokyo. The location is a directly across the Marukai…read moremarket. I ordered the charles shrub milk tea and it was yummy at 50% sweet. The chinese name for this is da hong pao. There are 2 kiosk stands for you to place your order. They have a screen to see which order numbers was been prepared and which were ready for pickup. They have some chairs and tables but in general is a pick and go location because I didn't notice a bathroom.

Fan of the San Gabriel location and glad that there's another boba option in Little Tokyo, with the…read morerise of Chinese tea franchises, it was only inevitable that one would enter the fray in this area. This is across from Weller Court main area where Marukai and the other shops are at and easy to get to if you're familiar with Little Tokyo. You order from their kiosk and they'll call your number when your drink is ready. Staff is helpful and ready to give their suggestions and recommendations. Location is slightly bigger than the SGV location with a couple more tables, but it's not too substantial. Great to enjoy your drink for a bit before you head out to explore the rest of Little Tokyo. My boyfriend got their Clovershrub Latte (one of my favorites from the other location), 0% sweetness, less ice. Decent milk tea with a strong tea creamer flavor, much like Molly Tea, Chahalo, or any of the others in the boba wars. I got a Lemon Phoenix Oolong tea since it was such a hot day, 30% sweet (I wanted to get 70% as recommended but was deterred). Real slices of lemon, a bit more tart that what I would have liked but it's a solid high quality brewed tea. I think I'd get something different next time and I would not go out of my way since the 626 already has one.

specializing in matcha, this store definitely delivered! i like how we could sample a flavor before…read moredeciding--it definitely helped me pick. there's a bar area for you to stand and eat at, as well as a few tables outside; but, it was busy and we were lucky to snag a table. the matcha in the lattes were pretty strong, so it was a little bitter (which i liked). the star of the show was definitely the gelato, though! nom-list: - extra matcha #4 gelato - uji matcha gelato sip list: - banana pudding matcha einspanner - strawberry matcha latte - mango matcha latte instagram: @myfavenoms

I was so excited that a Matsu Matcha opened up closer to me so I was able to finally try it! I went…read moreon a Tuesday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. There was a small line and moved pretty slowly as there was only one self check out. The staff was helpful but not overly friendly. They do allow 1 sample, which is kinda weird to me. What's the point of samples if you're limited to one? The line wasn't moving fast so the whole approach of "serving faster" seemed moot. The interior was small but definitely well decorated. The open front doors made it much hotter inside. My friend got the guava matcha cloud which was so good and unique. I got a scoop of the matcha #4 gelato with chocolate. The matcha and gelato was such a good combo. They didn't have jasmine when I went so I was a little sad. Overall, pretty solid matcha.