Quality/Quantity - My daughter was down, so we got her a Lycee Yakult boba drink. She is already…read morefeeling better. This is my daughter's favorite Alameda boba place. Ambiance - Nice remodel. Plenty of street metered parking, but we walked from Mekong Kitchen where we had lunch; see other Yelp review. Service - Counter service. Price - $8, expensive, but worth it to cheer up my daughter. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success here from 12+ years.

Second time experiencing poor service here. I wasn't even frustrated, just shocked. The younger…read morestaff were polite and helpful, but the adult employee had a bad attitude and honestly could learn basic customer service from the kids working there. I ordered two drinks and popcorn chicken to go and wasn't given a detailed receipt. When I came back, I was asked for another receipt I never received, and there was confusion about the $0.10 bag I had already asked for. After an awkward exchange, she finally gave me one but looked clearly annoyed. It's not about the dime , I had already tipped. Service and attitude matter, and this experience makes me think twice about coming back.

I dropped by Jamba @ Alameda Southshore to try their Acai Bowls. I wanted to see how they compare…read moreto one I recently enjoyed at an independent smoothie shop. I was there on a cool Thursday afternoon, at around 4:30pm. I walked in, the place was empty. Crew were working behind the counter, a young man greeted me and asked for my order. The menu board seemed crowded with all kinds of choices. I ordered the "Acai Primo," large, with no add-ons. Price $14.70, 22-oz cup. Service was quick with three people behind the counter. Past reviews mention "cash only" payment. Not the case when I was there. I paid with a credit card using "tap to pay." My Acai Primo looked definitely fresh and delightful. The honey topping gave it a shiny glaze. All my favorites.....berries, banana, and strawberry were on top. I liked the crispy granola. Next time I'll just order a regular size. A large is like a meal. This place has no tables inside, just a bar along the wall and window. There's shared tables outside in the courtyard of the shopping center. -------------------------------------------------------- Free parking in lot. Southshore Shopping Center is a large open air mall located at Park St & Otis Drive.

Smoothies are good. Tend to be ok about making adjustments for allergies. Staff can be hit or miss…read moreabout being outgoing but honestly that's not why you come here. Plenty of places to sit outside. Nice to be able to use the app to grab and go. Wish they were open earlier.

Wow. Amazing is all I have to say about this place. The gogo roll, the California roll and the…read morespicy tuna were all made to perfection. If rolls aren't your style, you should absolutely try their salmon teriyaki bento box. Again, this was just as amazing. Not to mention their price point is great and affordable. Can't wait to try something else on the menu next time. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

Poke Zone is in Oakland Chinatown, as I understand I think it's the same owner as next door Tastee…read moreSteam and around the block Shooting Star. During the COVID-19 pandemic I would our their customizable poke bowls on Doordash, being willing to pay the delivery fees. I've found their ingredients seem fresh, I usually go for their raw Salmon or Tuna, I usually like their wasabi mayo or a sauce that has a little bit of a kick. I usually order the poke bowls half and half (half salad, half rice) so that that feel proud of yourself for being leafy greens and it doesn't feel too heavy eating too much rice. Their veggies are fresh and they'll fit as much as they can into those plastic bowls. More recently, Doordash has deemed the distance from me to Poke Zone deserves an extra distance charge, so I don't order delivery anymore. I haven't tried everything on their menu but I have tried their sushi rolls. Their lion king is pretty good (california roll with salmon and mayo, baked). A few different times I've ordered their sushi party trays, either their California roll which is like 48 pieces of imitation crab CA rolls for $30 or their other platter which has speciality rolls, we've tried their Bay Tray which has Baked Scallop Roll (8pcs), Lion King Roll (8pcs), Spider Roll (8pcs), Dragon Roll (8pcs), Shrimp Tempura Roll (8pcs). If you're going to a potluck or party, these are reasonably priced options that taste good too..

I can't believe it's been nearly a decade since my first Black Tea with Salted Cheese when Happy…read moreLemon opened its first West Coast store in Cupertino. I remember how long the queue was with anxious Asian youth jumping quickly on the then-hot trend of Taiwanese milk teas. Over the years, I've patronized several other Happy Lemon locations and ordered the same Black Tea with Salted Cheese. Perhaps it was the predictability of that order that left me feeling a bit empty this time. I've also recently visited Taipei where they continue upping their game when it comes to the latest toppings. My Large Black Tea with Salted Cheese was $6.75 and refreshing enough even at 50% sweet (Photo 6). I'm sure I'll go to another Happy Lemon because they're dependable. Just probably not too soon. TEA - 3 stars...the same creation, points for consistency AMBIANCE - 3 stars...the lifesize Happy Lemon girl was missing SERVICE - 3 stars...efficient TOTAL - 3 stars...time to try another milk teas? RELATED - Exploring Piedmont Avenue? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/j8GBpUxf54

Good classic boba spot! We got the classic milk tea with boba which is a staple. My favorite drink…read moretho is the mango matcha. Some seating inside and just one barista working.

I-Tea absolutely delivered! Stopped by today and ordered the Milk Tea Tofuhua with red bean (30%…read moresweet) and the Brown Sugar Boba Latte (50% sweet) and both drinks were fantastic. The Milk Tea Tofuhua was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced -- the tofu pudding was silky and the red bean added just the right amount of sweetness and texture. The Brown Sugar Boba Latte was equally impressive, with rich flavor and soft, chewy boba that tasted fresh. I also appreciated how customizable the drinks were with sugar and ice levels, so everything came out exactly how we wanted it. Fast service, quality ingredients, and flavors that feel fresh instead of overly sweet. Definitely a spot worth coming back to when you're craving boba or something a little different. Highly recommend!

Small shop, available for take-out only…read more I appreciate they offer Iced Milk Series since Purple Kow I can never pay a visit ...but good grief the sweetness lol 50% sugar taste like 100% and even then, I had to add 5 more big chunks of ice cubes to dilute it down

First time here Love it…read more I got the avocado smoothie which was good Service was great Will definitely come back to try their matcha drinks

New coffee shop that used to be Boba Binge, but glad to see that their menu is fairly similar!…read more The staff greeted us as we entered and happily took our order at the front even though they have ordering kiosks. The seating stayed the same too, some barstools at the windows and a few benches along the wall. Jolly Cafe had a few more cream top optics for their coffees which was cool. But I'm just stoked that their coffee flavor was still pretty spot on! Roasty but not too bitter. I will definitely be back to try more!

They open at 5:30am, I got there at 6:30am. They were busy but everything was orderly and customers…read morewere attended to quickly. The woman who helped me was very kind and patient as I made my donut selections. I got 4 donuts for $7. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. I do wish they had blueberry cake donuts; they didn't have any while I was there. I hope they serve those soon. I was otherwise happy to see plenty of the typical/normal donuts available. Inside was clean and there was plenty of seating if you wanted to enjoy your donuts and coffee indoors. Lots of parking too. I think this will become my go-to donut place going forward.

Staff is friendly. Donuts are nice and hot. Chinese food is reasonable for the price. Overall…read moreambiance is very busy.

Drinks were pretty good but don't get a sandwich there. Had the grilled pork bahn mi and it was the…read moremost "here, damn" sandwich ever. Fillings weren't even in the bread, no structural integrity and at some point there was just bread and mayo

I knew this was the right choice!…read more Happened to be in Oakland for a work related event & gravitated to this establishment for lunch especially when I saw how buzzing it was with customers. There is limited seating inside and a few tables outside shared among the business in this area. Ordering was easy via the self ordering station and yes....there will be a wait but it is so worth it. Ordered a matcha which was phenomenal and one of the best matcha's I've had. However the star for me was the meatball & egg bahn mi sandwich. It was melt in your mouth delicious. All the flavors and textures in this sandwhich was well balanced and I would drive the 61 miles one way to have this sandwich again.