I love it there. Nice and cozy. The mango slush tastes great. Not too sweet. The banh mi was…read moreperfect! Toasty with all the right amounts of meat and veggies.

The Ding Tea in Kirkland is paired up with 36 Streets for specialty coffee and waffles. I have…read morevisited twice now. Service is friendly taking my order (first time) but also can be distracted-hectic (second time). The interior is basic. I didn't stay. Both visits were to-go. Be aware that parts of this Juanita area, including the streets, are part of the development and is NOT regular city-parking. They are notorious for ferocious private parking meter-readers (not part of the city). Be sure to read the sign before leaving the vehicle. The Drinks and Food: Chocolate Oolong Milk Tea, $6.75(L) - 3.5 Stars The cashier said this is their most popular drinks. It still tasted quite sweet at 30% sweetness. Hubby said it tastes more like a chocolate milk. Ding it, he's right. (See what I did there.) Egg Coffee, $6.25 - 4 Stars Egg coffee is a northern Vietnamese specialty. Being in a paper cup takes away some of the charm, but such as is the U.S. lifestyle. It tasted as expected, a stronger, more roasted Viet coffee flavor. Mango Ice Tea, $6.75 - 3.5 Stars This is more of a mango drink with some tea taste - very fruity tea. Pandan Bubble Waffle, $7 - 4 Stars I came the second time mostly for this waffle. Served with whip cream and toasted coconut flake, the cashier looked at me like I grew an extra eye when I said whip cream only, no coconut. She literally didn't know how to respond to me. I am guessing they pre-pack the cream with the coconut already in it, and she didn't have time to pack another one. She handed us the bag with what we didn't want and left. I should lower the rating more, but I do like this waffle.

Tried the Yakult Green Milk Tea at DIY Tea Lab and honestly it was surprisingly addictive. The…read moreyakult gives it this smooth tangy flavor that blends really well with the creamy milk tea instead of overpowering it. Super refreshing, slightly sweet, and lighter than most milk teas I've had. The green tea flavor still comes through nicely too. Definitely one of those drinks that sounds weird at first but somehow works perfectly. Would order again.

The karaage chicken was incredible! I got it with the eel sauce and it had a really nice flavor to…read moreit. The Thai iced tea was a little lacking. Usually 50% sweetness is a good percentage for me but it was a little flavorless and tasted more like milk than Thai tea. I've had good luck with it before, though, and other teas like their fruit teas have been amazing!

We stopped by here after dinner and even though it was busy, the line moved quickly. The staff was…read morepleasant and efficient, and they let us try a sample before ordering. I love their clean aesthetic and vibe. There's no seating inside, so people wait on the side for their drinks. They have lots of drink options for selection! If you're not sure what to order, they have a "Popular Menu" to choose from which is helpful. I usually get one of their iced teas or boba drink, and I love that the drinks aren't overly sweet or sugary. This place is now one of my favorite boba spots, and I try to stop by whenever I'm at the mall!

Overall: 5 stars…read more Great tea chain with a unified quality that excites the palette. I think the premium tag for this tea chain is well worth for because it definitely tastes much better. Mango Fruit Tea - Love the intensity of the mango flavor that blends harmoniously with the tea to create one unified fruity palette. Very fresh, very bright, very refreshing. Pouchong Tea Mousse - Its quite impressive how mousselike they were to make the drink without any use of dairy. This lemon-forward tea is bright and refreshing on the palette, and the airation makes it really pleasant on the palette. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

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

I have been to Bobae in Woodinville in the past, but this is my first time at the Kirkland…read morelocation. This store is a cute and small, order and go venue. They don't have seats tables to linger. Considering how expensive Kirkland is, it is perfectly understandable. In the past, I was visually lured by their IG friendly drinks such as the strawberry matcha latte. I hated it. They serve it in a non-shakable cup, and it is impossible to properly stir the thick strawberry jam into the beverage. On this cold February day with no lines, I spent the time to ask questions, and we landed on the Bobaejicha, which is roasted green tea hojicha milk tea. For the hard care tea drinkers, hojicha is often a fav. They did right by the hojicha with the smoky tea, soothed with milk, and a touch of sweetness at 25%. It tasted good at 0% also, but I had her add the sugar after a few sips, so I can try both variants. I realized I prefer a 0% by the second half of the cup. Their house made brown sugar syrup adds a caramel taste when mixed with the smoky hojicha. Both variants are good. It was a fun chat to figure out my drink away from photo influences.

A Molly Tea in walking distance is a wee bit dangerous!…read more We recently landed in the area and were stoked to find that Molly Tea was part of the neighborhood! It's always a solid choice- strong teas and great drinks all done super well. My go-to is usually their Premium Jasmine Milk Tea. The tea flavor is fragrant, floral, and always shines through! This location is pretty big with some seating if you wanted to lounge around. However, as with all Molly Teas, it can get busyyyy.

I've heard so much praise about Molly Tea, and now that the hype has finally died down, I came in…read moreto try some! For my first visit, I got the snowy jasmine. I absolutely loved the tea flavor, It's strong, floral, and fragrant, something you don't often see. The whipped cream was light, airy, and had a subtle jasmine flavor that really elevated the drink as a whole. I was worried it would be overrated and overpriced, but you can definitely taste the quality difference in the ingredients they use. The drinks alone are honestly a 5/5 for me. One thing that did rub me the wrong way was the service. Despite coming in on a fairly quiet day, there were a few staff members who (in my opinion) acted a bit disrespectful towards other customers. When you come into the store, there's a big order sign at the front of the booth, so most would assume to order from there. On the other side of the store though are two kiosks which make ordering simpler, so I guess they weren't using the actual order booth. I noticed that a line of customers had formed at the order booth but none of the staff were really interacting with them or telling them to use the kiosk instead. They were all kinda just chatting with one another and only alerted them about the kiosk once a customer asked for their attention. Not the most efficient process or positive interaction in my opinion. Despite all that though, the tea is definitely good enough for me to come back.

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.

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! :)

The first time I tried HeyTea was this Bellevue location and I wasn't impressed with the drinks I…read moretried. But coming back now and getting the guava grape and a pistachio cloud jasmine tea I was much more impressed. Both very good though not in my top tier echelon of tea shop quality. The shop is EXTREMELY small in a width kind of way with zero seating or even countertops to lean against really. The door is also where the line starts so it can awkward if even 1 person is inside waiting in line as it can block the entrance. Also the wait here also always seems quite long as I think they get a LOT of mobile orders so even if you see the shop empty take a look at the # of orders they're working on on the TV if you want to see how crowded they are. They are very professional though and will tell you how long the wait is if it's long, I usually wait 15-20 min each time I order here. I think they blew up in China as a luxury brand, people who even hire others to wait in the long lines in China for them to get the tea! I think they are about using high quality tea in freshly made drinks as kind of their tagline. Definitely worth a try especially for the seasonal fruit drinks I'd say.

Overall: 4 stars…read more Haven't done a HeyTea review in a while but finally went to a new one in Bellevue. This one is a bit off for me compared to the others in the Bay and NYC, but its great to see that its expanding. I love their expanded menu of drinks that appeals to a larger number of flavors. Coconut Mango Boom - I'm not sure what's wrong with this version but something is off balance from the usual. I think the ratio of mango smoothie was not enough so it was starting to taste like a bowl of sago in coconut milk. This drink is only delightful when that perfect balance is maintained. Food: -1 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Young Tea is a rarity in the Seattle/Bellevue tea shop scene, pairing premium quality drinks with a…read moregenuinely nice space to relax and drink it. I only had a few minutes to spend, but would definitely come back to hang out longer. the one caveat is the food. I had the popcorn chicken, which was decent, but a pretty small portion for the price. I'm reviewing this as a tea shop though, in which regard it's an easy 5/5!

Service is friendly and the cafe is large! Unfortunately the cafe is pretty dirty. We came here to…read morestudy but all the surfaces of the tables were covered in food or drink and we didn't feel comfortable staying for long. They do have a large variety of teas which are traditional and pretty good! Would recommend as a quick stop but not as a sit down or study cafe.