I've been to Happy Lemon in Covington a few times now, and it's always a solid choice. I usually…read moreget a boba tea with the fried chicken and a bubble waffle, and somehow that combo just works. The chicken is hot and crispy, and the bubble waffle is fresh with the perfect texture. The drinks are good without being overly sweet, and the staff has always been friendly whenever I've stopped in. The place is clean and has a nice vibe if you want to hang out for a bit. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Covington when I'm in the mood for a snack and a great boba.

I'm not sure what to say. But I had the winter melon lemonade and there's all this white stuff…read morefloating in it? I've had this drink before and never seen anything like this before? The server said it's from the syrup or something? Yikes So, I did bring that drink home, but didn't finish it. I just thought about it too much and didn't want to get sick. I tried some of the new sticky rice drink and that was pretty good, though.

On an impulse, I randomly went to Sharetea last week and it was a great experience!…read more The environment: The restaurant is spacious and has cute decor and bright lighting. The staff: The employees working there were especially kind and helpful!! The food: I got the strawberry lychee burst drink, which has both strawberry popping boba and lychee jelly in it! It was incredible and so, so good! It was a little spendy, though (about $7ish dollars for the drink). Final thoughts: I can't wait to come back and try out their other flavors and drinks!

Online ordering from Clover is super easy, and the drinks are always ready after 15 minutes. Tip:…read moreTake advantage of the Paze promo until September 2026 (iykyk) Sharetea is probably the cheapest place to get boba, most drinks are under $7 with toppings. I like Golden Retriever and Halo Halo (taro milk tea with pudding, boba and crystal boba), for something refreshing I'd go with Tropical Fruit Tea. My least favorite drink is the Matcha Fresh Milk series - I made the mistake of adding boba, which I had to throw away (and I almost never not finish my boba) because it was so grainy on the bottom.

This place is so cute and the drinks are the best! My favorite is their Thai tea. Today I am trying…read moretheir Lychee and Chia drink!

Really cute boba shop next to Coulon Beach! We always make a stop here for their delicious drinks…read moreand ice cream. The service is always great, too. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

It's been a while since I've visited regent bakery, so seeing one in issaquah was a pleasant…read moresurprise! The area was smaller than expected, but clean with a limited selection of bakeries and lots of cake slices. I was surprised to see how expensive the cakes were, even some of my favorite breads like the coconut cream were closer to $4 each! Unfortunately, given the current economy, I believe this is now the standard cost of dessert breads. I got two breads and one drink! The green tea bun was great- there was a generous amount of filling, and the combo of mochi with cream was very satisfying. The pineapple bun was also delicious, I loved that there was filling inside which kind of reminded me of a cocktail bun/custard bun. Both breads had the standard Asian bakery texture that I love- soft, chewy, and not too sweet or dense. The milk tea flavor was a great combo, though I found the drink to be pretty sweet at 50%. Of the two pastries, the green tea is my favorite! Overall, the bakery tasted as good as I remembered. However, given its prices, I don't see myself coming back often.

Great cakes! I recommend the mango mousse and chestnut ones. Nice balance of cream and flavors…read morewithout being too sweet, and soft sponges (why I love Asian cakes). I've also stopped by for boba a couple times and the drinks have always been tasty. Friendly staff and quick service as well. The shop is in a shopping plaza so lots of parking in the front

Love the Chicha here!…read more They tasted better than the Chicha in Singapore!! SERVICE 5/5 Staff was so earnest, kind and attentive. The two times I was there, they gave me samples of tea to try. AMBIANCE 5/5 Very limited seatings but if you were lucky like me, you will enjoy sipping tea here. Bright, clean and very lively esp on weekends (meaning long line! lol). DRINKS 5/5 The first time I had the "Osmanthus Mango" (did not quite remember the name) and the 2nd time "Bee My Plum". Both drinks were excellent. Funnily, this ChiCha and a couple of other places would be something I miss in Bellevue.

Since Chicha San Chen opened its Bellevue Square location, I have stopped by a couple times. While…read morethey serve some of the best boba, the tea flavor tastes a bit diluted compared to what I noted in my previous review. Because they brew each cup on order, I expected the tea to be more apparent, but in every drink I've tried it takes a backseat to other flavors. + DONG DING OOLONG TEA LATTE: I opted for light sugar and light ice. Despite being one of the most popular drinks, the tea flavor was weak and the cream dominated. It had a smooth consistency with subtle caramel notes, so it still tasted good, but I would have loved for the tea to shine more. At least the $1 addition of boba is pretty generous and I had enough for every sip! It was perfectly cooked with that nice chewy bounce. Since the boba itself is sweetened, going to 0% sweetness would probably be just sweet enough for me. + OSMANTHUS TEA w/ PASSIONFRUIT: Again, this leaned heavily toward the passionfruit rather than delivering a distinct tea flavor. (Side note: At the register, I received a sample of the High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Mango. This was sweet, super fruity and reminded me of mango nectar. It's really delicious, but only had a tiny hint of green tea.) + OSMANTHUS OOLONG HONEY TEA: I selected light sugar and light ice without toppings, hoping to taste the pure tea. I picked up the floral notes of the Osmanthus and the tea flavor came through a wee bit more than the other drinks, though still wasn't the dominant flavor. The amount of honey was on the verge of being too sweet, but the drink overall was refreshing and crisp. The new location in Bellevue Square is very clean with a few tables for two along the wall. It is consistently busy, so just be prepared for a wait. However, there are multiple employees preparing the drinks, so while the line appears long, they churn out orders pretty quickly without getting flustered. It's impressive! Given the steep pricing for the cup size and the weak tea flavor, Chicha San Chen wouldn't be my go-to spot considering all the other boba tea options in Bellevue.

store is cute and drinks are good. People there are always nice. Love the place! They also have…read moreclaw machine for fun. Great place for children.

They forgot to put the crystal boba in our drink :/ Paid for this topping, and the drink came out…read morewith nothing in it. I do appreciate that they made this drink in the last 10 mins before closing time (thank you!), but forgetting a topping entirely is a bit disappointing. The brown sugar boba in the other drink was also overly chewy and a bit stale, unfortunately.

This CHICHA San Chen has a leg up on the other locations as it offers tea tastings at select days…read moreand hours on a walk in basis. There are five different levels of roasts (light, medium light, medium, medium-heavy, and heavy) of the same base Taiwanese Lishan oolong tea to showcase how a master roaster can draw out different flavors by varying the heat applied to the leaves. Each person selects their roast level, and watches as 3 grams of tea leaves is combined with 95 degree water for a 6 minute brew time. There is a small presentation associated with the tasting, so the total experience takes about half an hour. Best of all, it's free! Note that this tea is different from the tea used in their drinks. I got the bubble milk tea with cream, perfect sweet and less ice. The boba is perfectly chewy and, the cream gives the drink a thicker, more velvety mouthfeel. The sweetness and cream perfectly balance the tea. Yum!

Summer's here; calls for some refreshers!…read more Been a minute since I visited. This time they gave two new drink series ( asked if they are seasonal; they dont know if they will be perm or seasonal yet) As usual they give you a small cup of "drink of the day" for you to taste. Definitely appreciate it so you get to try before committing to a whole cup of it.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #115…read more This is one of three Sunright Tea Studio locations in King County and is by far the largest in terms of size. It's the only one that has actual seating and tables, which makes it a much better location to relax in and slowly sip on drinks. We visited on the way down to Portland, hoping to get a caffeine pick-me-up before the long rush-hour fueled traffic on the way down. This location has two kiosks for easy ordering, although in less busy times, the bobaristas are happy to take orders and answer questions. Fragrant really condensed milk and extra cane sugar for sweetness. Slight fruit essence. regular ice on a hot day almost all gone within five minutes. About 3:1 ratio tea to milk Boba great soft yet really chewy and bouncy. Compresses soft layer on outside. Fragrant Oolong Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Regular Ice, House Milk w/ Brown Sugar Boba ($7.25) - As the name implies, this drink really is quite fragrant, with the somewhat fruity and floral taste that is similar to an osmanthus oolong. It's rich from the addition of condensed milk - in fact, this drink seems to have more dairy in it compared to most boba shops. Watching the bobarista assemble the drink, I saw perhaps a third of the cup filled with milk and condensed milk before adding the tea. I ordered the drink with regular ice and it wasn't nearly enough to survive the hot day - within 5 minutes of pulling out, all the ice was gone. The boba is great. It's soft yet really chewy and bouncy. There's a compressible soft layer right on top that's pleasing on the tongue. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 This Sunright Tea Studio is consistent with the other two locations in the county, serving some really great drinks. I don't come down to Federal Way often, but this would be my choice for boba for any future trips that far down south. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

I love their drinks. They're the best boba shop I've had in the Federal Way area so far! They have…read moreunique add-ons I haven't seen at a lot of tea shops. I especially enjoy their jasmine green tea jelly and that you can substitute honey instead regular sugar. The staff at this location is always friendly and patient which isn't always the case at a lot of tea shops where the staff feels like they think you're an inconvenience to their day.

This place is great! Luka served me and was fast and cheerful. The sapphire moonlight drink was…read moresmooth and balanced. This place is so cute and welcoming and so are the staff!

Bobae Coffee & Tea is a popular spot for boba, treats and all things sweet in the Seattle area…read more Like its Kirkland location, this Issaquah one offers all the yummy favorites and their seasonal donuts, which are a must when they're available. Located in a small business strip in Issaquah across from the Gilman Village, parking is easy to find in the lot, but it can be limited with the space and other businesses around. Inside, the shop is very cute, with pastel decore, velvet seats and tables, and plenty of places for photo ops. I ordered the ube matcha latte and the seasonal pandan donut, which were both good. I love ube, so was glad to know that they make their own ube flavoring here, which was the best part of the drink. I also liked the pandan donut, but it was very sweet and rich. The menu offers a lot to choose from, with different drinks and treats, including those you can see in the case, such as the ube cookie, ube basque cheesecake, etc. Glad to know Bobae has another spot on the Eastside, making it easy for me to get to.

This was a great find that my brothers fiancé recommended…read more If you're looking to try a new spot out, this place is definitely on our top 5 spots in covingtons local area! The food quality and portions were great, my favorite dish at Vietnamese restaurants is the grilled marinated short ribs with broken rice. And my girlfriend gave the fried rice a 10/10, it's not soggy, has great texture and every bite from both dishes was packed with flavor. Highly recommend giving them a try and supporting your local viet restaurant!

Not only were the spring rolls very loosely wrapped, the tofu was severely overcooked and…read morethin(crunchy), and there was hair inside the spring roll wrap. The kitchen needs to do a better job.