We are in at this restaurant. The place was absolutely freezing. No heat on which was so…read moreuncomfortable. The woman waiting on us was rude, never smiles. As for the food, it was mediocre. Expected better! Not sure we will be back. Need to make your customers more comfortable.

I always support local business, and the food is just okay. But what drives the one star is the…read morerudeness. I don't expect a red carpet but given all the options I'll go to a more friendly place.

5is was my first visit and I ordered online to pick up in the shop. I ordered my drink with no ice…read moreand 50% sweet however, when I tasted it, I noticed it had ice and was much sweeter than I'd expect. I wouldn't have cared if it hadn't cost extra to get no ice/increase volume of the beverage. The employee apologized and remade my drink quickly. The flavors and textures were both nice. It's cute inside. I think it would have been nice to have been greeted when I entered the store and asked if I needed any help/had questions about the menu. I love the taro/ube combination and that lactose free milk is available so I'd recommend this shop. I really appreciate the amount of customization on the drinks.

The first day opened, and we ordered at 1144am. It's 130pm, and we're still waiting on our…read morebeverages. We received our food order pretty quickly. Those who complained received their orders quicker even if they were at the end of the number line. There is plenty of parking. The place was, of course, packed, and when we came in, they were working on order 11 and 12. Thankfully, no one was rude to the staff, but the wait is crazy. I may try them again once things are worked out. I'll keep you guys posted on a future review for when I come back.

Do you like dumplings?…read more Then this is the place. It's all about the dumplings. And for good measure they're handcrafted and tasty. We split a sampler which had 18 dumplings for just $21. A steal. So many good ones including the spinach one and the pork ones. All steamed. Naturally. The wonton soup was perfect on a cold winter day and the sesame noodles were delicious. Not spicy but full of flavor they were surprisingly good. Service was friendly and cozy in this small downtown spot. Good prices too.

Stopped in for a late lunch and it was a wonderful meal that fit right well served. Nice place.read more

A mediocre boba spot for the Yale students nearby. I was driving through CT and needed a good rest…read morestop to grab drinks and relax. Service was subpar and the two drinks we got, Hong Kong MT and Thai Tea were extremely watered down but the boba was good though! I wouldn't come here again unless I was dying of dehydration.

My friend and I were in the area and wanted to pick up some tea before walking around. I was…read moreintrigued by the ingredients which included black sesame, ginger, ube, Pandan, and red bean. I decided to get a black sesame ginger latte with boba. I got it cold with half level of sweetness as recommended by the staff. The sesame flavor was satisfyingly strong. There was just a touch of ginger flavor creating a unique well balanced infusion. Boba had a nice soft texture that was appropriate for this drink, although not the softest boba that I've come across. The shop also offered several options for Vietnamese coffee including variations like coconut. There were a few tables with seats available to enjoy the drinks inside and a plant covered wall with a neon sign (For my bes tea) for photo-ops. The store is cash free, credit card only. The best way to pay is actually through the Snackpass app where you can earn a free drink after a certain amount of purchases. I'll definitely stop by here the next time to try more!

This place is a great hidden gem! The staff is friendly and helpful. We love that we can grab…read moreonigiri and musubi for a midday snack. Lots of fun snacks, drinks, and frozen goodies and ice cream to choose from. There's hot food being served in the back of the store so it always smells delightfully delicious. Have not tried the hot food yet but it looks great. The store is clean and well-stocked. Highly recommend you check it out.

This is the best Asian market I have found since moving to Connecticut from California. They have…read morewhat I need to make my Thai dishes from scratch. They are always polite and friendly. The market is clean and inviting. The selection of Gyoza is fantastic - so I am able to try new flavors. Happy I found them - and their hours make it easy to shop while still working a 9 to 5 job.

We came here on a weekday and were served very quickly and also thought there were many good…read morechoices available. The drink choices are good. My only annoyance is that in the strawberry matcha with coconut milk, they couldn't adjust the sweetness with the alternative milks, only the regular milks. I thought that odd and nonetheless the drink was pretty sweet even though I enjoyed it overall. Maybe I would try the other drinks to see how the other flavors are adjusted for sweetness as well.

Oh, this bubble tea was so good! Ended a SONO shopping trip with a bubble tea from the Black Pearl…read more Located on the 2nd, conveniently on our way out of the mall. It's near the H&M store. For a busy Saturday, they had a lot of friendly staff turning out drinks quickly. They seemed to always have a line, but it moved fairly quickly. There were a few small, lounging chairs with tables near by, but for most people sip and enjoy their while walking through the mall. I couldn't pass up the Purple Mountain drink, a taro and ube mix with brown sugar tapioca pearls, topped with a cream cheese milk cap. The tapioca pearls were perfectly al dente, lovely brown sugar flavor, and not overly sweet. The drink was on the thicker side and I liked that the taro and ube flavor wasn't artificially tasting. They had two sizes: Queen and King--so fun! I went with the Queen (smallest size). Black Pearl Bubba Tea has a lot of your classic and unique bubble tea combos. From coffee, matcha, to fruit combinations, whether you are new to bubble tea or a pro, there was something for everyone. It wasn't overly complicated either.There was a sign that stated if you didn't like what you ordered, they would make something else. I also liked that their menu had pictures of what the drink would look like because who doesn't want the prettiest drink? It was also nice that they had dairy-free and caffeine creations. My Purple Mountain drink was caffeine free. This was one of the best mall bubble tea places I've had in a long time. I will definitely be stopping back by when I visit the SONO mall again.

Awesome boba! Don't judge the fact that it's in a gas station, it's seriously good. I ordered the…read morebrown sugar milk tea and it was sooo good. The boba was soft and chewy. It comes with milk cap then they sprinkle more brown sugar on top and torch it! I gotta take a video next time. Oh yes, there will be a next time.

Cute hidden gem inside the Shell gas station. The 1st time that I visited Sippin' Bubbles, was when…read moreI was craving boba, & wanted to try a new spot. Immediately I was greeted by the owner who was super polite & friendly. He had some samples he let us try, so we could make our decision. They also have a rewards card that can get stamped each time you go. They have so many different options to choose from and sandwiches available as well. I've already returned several times, hasn't disappointed yet.

Taichi Bubble Tea is a chain with 49 locations serving up bubble tea, ramen, and poke bowls. The…read morefirst location opened in 2015. This one is located in New Haven and is in walking to other great dining locations. Parking can be found on-street and nearby garages. I stopped in for a Thai iced bubble tea with grass jelly. There were a few kiosks there you can place your order at. The location was big with plenty of tables and seats. I got my drink within 10 minutes and it was great; I like mine with less ice and less sugar. I look forward to going back to try out their ramen and poke bowls.

I wanted some boba and went to taichi around 12:30 on a Saturday. No customers there at the time…read more We ordered on the screen in the back. I got my drink, and while waiting for a second drink another older man came in and ordered at the cashier. He ended up taking our second drink, which we didn't know until his drink was ready. The guy working really quickly apologized, gave us that man's drink, and remade the proper drink for us very quickly. The jasmine milk tea I ordered was great, slightly tart (got less sweet) and the boba was a bit more firm than I'd like but not too bad! The strawberry lemon drink was a bit more lemon than strawberry but tasted great. And our extra strawberry smoothie was delicious! The cafe was cute and quiet at the time, great place to spend some time!

I really enjoyed my jasmine milk tea and my wife loved her fruit tea! The Volcano Thai tea looked…read moreimpressive - purchased for a friend. The decorations inside are beautiful and we had great service.

The perfect date spot!…read more This boba shop is not only delicious, but it's also comfortable and beautifully decorated. We ordered the Oreo boba and the rose berry boba, both were yummy and reasonably priced. We came about an hour and a half before they closed and had a very lovely time. The people working there were kind and made our drinks very quickly. Additionally, it was very clean inside.

Came by at 3 pm on a weekday. The shop is very cute and would be a good place to stay for a while…read moreand chat with people. The person working immediately took my order, as there was only one other person waiting at the time. It took several minutes but then my food was good to go. The boba itself was solid. The taro flavor was good, the pearls was well cooked and lightly sweet, I'd get it again and try some of the other flavors. The poke also was good! I would probably get it without the pineapple next time. I wish there was slightly more Fish added but it tasted great. Next time I come I'll do a build your own poke as they have forms for this and it seems straight forward. Glad to have a place like this so close to my work!

I had such a nice experience here! I love that you can fully customize your own poke bowl. I went…read moreall out & loaded mine up w/ a ton of different toppings. The best part is that most of the ingredients are already included, so you really get a lot for your money. If you want extras, it's only a small upcharge, which is totally reasonable. I liked that you actually get to choose everything & watch them make your bowl in front of you. My poke bowl was scrumptious! The ingredients tasted fresh & clean! I found myself wanting more & more w/ each delicious bite! The service really stood out to me. Annie who helped us was such a sweetheart!She was super kind,helpful (she took the time out to explain the menu),& welcoming!She even gave us coupons for free ice cream on our next visit. Since a few people in our group were from out of state & couldn't use the coupons, she gave them complimentary ice cream on the spot. Annie made sure we still got to enjoy the treat, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The space itself is really cute, too! It had nice decor & fun,comfortable,relaxed vibes that makes you want to hang out & enjoy your food. We (my niece,her 2 friends,& me) also tried a few bubble teas, & overall they were really good. The chocolate & brown sugar flavors were def my favorites. The strawberry one didn't quite hit the mark for me, & the ice cream wasn't the best(but honestly, everything else from the food to the service more than made up for it). I also tried the spring rolls & they were tasty & crispy (fresh out the fryer). I'd def come back again, especially for another fully loaded poke bowl & that great customer service!