Bright and airy space, almost like a spa!…read more Quiet when I came in weekday afternoon. Calming spot to grab a treat, get some work done/journal, or catch up with friends in an aesthetic and modern cafe. Ordered the paradise tea with mango and avocado. I loved the textures and layers of flavors. The drink was filling and lasted me a while, not watery but refreshing. The mango tasted fresh and avocado creamy. I haven't tried the pastries at this location, but have at their other Richmond cafe. Great cakes and buns made fresh in-house. Easy to find parking at the lot outside. Service is pretty quick.

Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

I go to Domoishi from time to time when I'm really craving bubble tea. I usually order the kiosk so…read moreI don't know about the customer service, however, I hate how inside looks like they're always about to close down or abandoned. I do see people dining in there so I'm not sure why there's always like boxes like laying around in the dining area. On table tops. On the floors. I noticed this during Covid but I thought it was fine because it was Covid, but now it's still messy in there. It does make me worry about the cleanliness of the place. Anyway, for the bubble tea. I only get bubble tea here so I don't know about the food. Their bubble tea is delicious. The chewiness of the Boba perfect and I s really good. The price point is decent for a bubble tea. I like that you are able to customize as much as you want. I either get the taro or brown sugar milk tea

Ordered delivery for the first time. Came from the location by VCU. The bowl was LOADED up with…read moreprotein and toppings. Wonderful!! First time getting tea from here. Delicious and not too sweet. Came in a cute carrying bag from delivery too!

After spending the afternoon walking around Richmond, bubble tea was calling my name! Gigi Tea is a…read moresmall shop where you can order downstairs and then head upstairs to sit if you'd like. I took my drink to go and it was ready pretty quickly. The barista making drinks was super nice and set me up with a rewards punch card which I appreciated. I kept it simple with a lychee black tea and lychee jelly which was just what I needed.

Best little mom and pop boba shop ever. They are always so kind, a couple years ago they never had…read morean open upper space. It was nice to see that it was open with many chairs, tables AND numerous outlets. They even have whiteboards for studying. Unfortunately since it's just the family that works here it's only open 12-7 everyday. On whatever free days I have I'll definitely go here. If I didn't do reviews I definitely would have gate kept it but i'm just so nice ‍ The Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie just hits the spot and fills the craving so easily. That's my favorite drink there! I'm so excited to try their other items as well. When I went I didn't see any food, but hopefully I'll be able to try some on my next visit too!

Ben Wong is my favorite boba place. I've only tried about three boba spots in the Richmond area,…read moreand even though Ben Wong is the farthest from me, it's always where I go whenever I'm craving boba. I honestly like their boba more than any of the others I've tried because it's not overly sweet, which I really appreciate. I usually stick with the Oreo cream slush, that's my go to,but every now and then I'll try something different. I've had the brown sugar milk tea, the crème brûlée milk tea, and I believe the house bubble tea as well, and I've had no complaints so far. I also really like the atmosphere. It's clean, relaxed, and a nice place to sit. I usually go with my sister, and we'll just sit there and chat. It's definitely our favorite boba spot because their teas are so good. I haven't tried the pastries or cakes yet because I'm always undecided and I don't really like overly sweet things. That said, I see a lot of people raving about them, so I'm planning to try one next time, along with some other teas.

Drinks are still solid and mochi donuts are fun but the service was dismal this evening. One of the…read moregirls working had just returned with food when we walked in over an hour before they closed. She wasn't super friendly but we get it she wanted to eat and we had kids who were slightly undecided. I hurried the kids along in choosing and left an 18% tip. I hadn't noticed that she rang in the wrong drink different than what I said. When it was made I mentioned but said it was okay I would take it anyways then I noticed the cookie on top that we had also asked to not have as one of the kids has celiac and I wanted him to be able to taste it. The girl who rang us up had put in no cookie but the girl who made it hadn't noticed that I guess. The girl making the drink that was incorrect however was INCREDIBLY rude, never smiled, acted like we were a complete annoyance to her life. If you're open and will be open for over an 1.5 more hours acting like customers are bothersome to you is insane. We did not feel welcome in the least and left immediately after receiving the correct drink.

Wherever we go, we will always need our boba fix. Found this small shop on Cary St and were…read morepleasantly surprised. The drinks were not too sweet and the boba chew was pretty good. Service was very friendly as well. Not the best boba but very solid, especially for where we were. Drinks: Mango Green Tea and Milk Tea

Had the matcha snow ice with whipped cream and red bean. It was more like ice cream than light snow…read moreice. We ordered three varieties and all were similar. The boba tea on the other hand was pretty good and the lychee jelly was fresh. At first they didn't have a bathroom then we asked later a second time and they let us use theirs so that took us from a 3 star to 4 star experience.

This is an adorable little shop. They have all kinds of cute merch in the shop on top of their…read moreextensive boba tea menu! The lady that was working when I came in was really patient and sweet. It took me a minute to figure out what I wanted to drink. They had a lot of people coming and going, so I think they're a bit popular in the area or at least in a prime, convenient location! I had the strawberry black tea with light ice and 50% sweetness. I really enjoyed it, although I think it would've been better if I had kept it at a sweeter level. I also didn't try any toppings (I'm not really a big fan of toppings), but I think additional toppings may add more flavor. They do have an extensive menu, and I would like to come back and try some of their smoothies and a croffle or two!

Very watery, asked to fix it just added sweetness. Maybe they were busy but did expect more from…read morekokee.

Great location! Easy to park. Big indoor space - adjacent to VCU campus. Fun drink options. Taro…read morebubble tea was perfect! Thai coffee was good too! Must go back to try Korean hot dogs! Service was great!

Really cute spot with mochi donuts, k-dogs, teas + coffees, and other savory items. The outside…read morelooks off-putting since it's in an apartment building near VCU. However, don't let that deter you! Tried the s'mores mochi donut and it was AMAZING. Loved the toasted flavor and marshmallow glazing! There's a Photo Booth and plenty of seating. Does get really busy, but you can order at the kiosks! I'll be back to try other seasonal items.

Felt familiar and nostalgic…read more Very cozy spot to enjoy some Kbbq with friends and family.

I think I just found the best Korean BBQ I've had in a very long time. Everything was…read moreexcellent--the food, the service, and the overall experience. My son loved it too, and this is definitely our new spot.

Don't let the fact it's in a strip mall, with construction, throw you off. It was unfortunate that…read moreI was one of only two diners as this place was excellent. Service was excellent, food came out fast, pricing was excellent. I got the spicy noodles with chicken and found it fantastic. Flavor and spice were meaningful and not overwhelming.

Unpretentious restaurant in a strip mall, but once inside, decor is pleasant. Nothing overly…read morefancy, but still nice, clean throughout. Food was above average, especially for the area which is not noted for ethnic diversity when it comes to dining. We enjoyed our meals, Singapore Noodles w/Shrimp and Beef Pho. Both were very well done. Pleasantly surprised by the quantity of shrimp provided in the Singapore noodle dish, and both shaved and beef chunks in the pho. Place a little off the beaten path perhaps, but worth a visit!

My server was very friendly and informative. She was open to input about the food and how it tasted…read moreand what they could do to improve since it is a new establishment. The interior decor looks like something down the street in Tokyo, which is pretty cool. Dumplings were a little expensive but a delicious and homemade. I will return again.. Oh, and if you like anything spicy, just let them know. Slightly bit Americanized, but they can adjust the taste to say someone like me, Asian lol.

Saw this place recommended in a FB group and finally made a trip out to try. Recommended!…read more They don't have a crazy big menu like many Americanized Chinese food places, and is of the more authentic noodle places that makes their noodles and dumplings in house. I ordered two apps that are very typical to eat with soup noodles - the woodsear mushrooms and cucumber salad. The owners are from southern China and it shows in the generous use of cilantro. I mean seriously and I love it. I choose to go with the spicy Taiwanese beef noodles as is. Let's be clear about one thing: Taiwanese cuisine is never spicy... the spiciness is a personal choice. And for this reason the "Taiwanese beef noodles" was too spicy for me. They could make it less spicy though, according to the waitress. I do wish they have pickled veggies to lower the heat. One more thing to know is that this dish comes with chunks of beef meat as well as briskets so it can be chewy. The service is good and I love the high ceilings and the old school Hong Kong street signs. It's a mishmash of regional identity, but all we care about is good eats!