Small but neat restaurant close to natural museum! Small dishes are very yummy! My kids enjoyed dumping and beef dishes! Medium price! read more

Rose Tea Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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There are few times that two restaurants with same name and style can have such a significant difference. Compared with the other Rosetea Cafe on Murry St, it's like a terrible brother. Taste is not good, service is also always not good. It might be the worst on this street. read more

The food is okay, but selection is limited and not as plentiful as that of its main hub in Squirrel Hill. From the dishes that I sampled, including the friend pork chops and fish over rice, the dishes tend to lean toward the more oily side with definite traces of MSG. To be honest, I'm still surprised that it's still in soft opening mode seeing as it's been open for quite some time now ... which really puzzles me. Frequently busy especially during weekdays in the afternoons/early evenings due to its nearby proximity to Pitt and CMU campus so it may take a while to receive takeout orders if you go that route instead of sitting in. While they offer bubble tea, it really quite lacks the consistency that great bubble tea has and the bubbles in general are a hit or miss, either just right or more so than not, way too hard. read more

Been here couple of times based on recommendations given by Taiwanese friends. I especially love their iced teas. Usually end up getting the Taiwanese chunk chicken or the hot pot. Service is usually fast and appropriate. Stopped there one day for lunch , but they got really few items on that menu. Good place to go for a dinner where you want to have complete entrees. read more

Small location with limited seating. It only accepts cash, and the menu is slightly limited. But the few things I tried, the fried pork over rice, and curry chicken are both delicious and cheap. The fried pork was juicy with a crunch fried outside. The curry was also quite satisfying. The food is slightly on the oilier side, and wouldn't be suprised if there is a bit of MSG in it. In general I would prefer it over the nearby asian competitors: Little Asia, Lulu's Noodles, Oriental Express. But because of the limited menu, I'll visit Little Asia occasionally. read more

Came here for some bubble tea after lunch. Their black tea isn't bad. It's a bit sweet and a little milky, but it's not too too bad. It's a nice place to come and just chill with a milk tea. read more

After months of waiting, Rose Tea Express on Craig is finally open! I'm quite impressed by the competitive price, huge portion size of meat, and convenient location. The Taiwanese drinks here is of the same quality as at original Squirrel Hill location. The meal menu is very limited now; there's are only a dozen of foods to choose from, including appetizers. But I've heard that they do plan to expand the menu. Also note there's no way to find a seat at meal time, so be prepared to order meal to go or wait for 15 minutes in a tiny space with a bunch of people. read more

This place is very convenient for having a quick dinner or lunch! I love their noodles, but one disadvantage of this place is that they do not have lots of vegetables for most dishes :-/ the bubble tea is not good as that in Rose tea cafe in squirrel hill. It's not easy to find a seat here also. read more

Wow, I'm surprised that this place is rated 2.5 stars. I would give it a 4 star. But I eat the same stuff every time...and it's pretty good, the marinated pork with rice I guess read more

I have to say some items are overpriced. The bubble tea is nice. The food is ok for me.

The best bubble tea in Pittsburgh! I like how the bubble teas have just the right amount of sugar (some places tend to make it so sweet that I'm dizzy afterwards). read more

Never come again! The new cashier has the bullshit attitude. I would like to dine in but didn't see the sign on the table that told me to tell them first. So I forgot to tell her. After she knew that she shouted to me " U NEED TO TELL ME FIRST!!! DO U KNOW?" I told her I did not see the sign and she shouted that's your responsibility. DON'T come here otherwise u also gonna be shouted to eat. read more

Pros: convenient and better bubble tea than its nearby competitors, Lulu's, Orient Express, and Little Asia. Cons: cash only, limited menu and even more limited seating. Service is meh. I go here pretty frequently to get a quick meal, but the restaurant is always packed due to its tiny seating area. Students are always crammed like sardines, waiting for their takeout. However, its pretty much the best fast-food option on Craig. There are about 10 food items and a drink menu. Don't forget to bring cash or the employees will be visibly upset with you! read more

Nothing very special. Had lunch and the service was pretty bad and food was edible. The place was small and cramped, and true to all chinese restaurants some mexicans were preparing the food "not authentic at all". Would think twice abt going back. read more

If they kept up their quality from when they first opened, I would give it five stars for the braised chicken over rice. It was SERIOUSLY delicious. I actually had rose tea three days in a row. Unfortunately it seems like this location is declining in service and quality. First Time: Braised Chicken over Rice. The sauce was not too sweet, not too oily, overall delicious. The vegetable was something similar to cucumber and complemented it nicely. Boiled egg, also good. :) Service: vibe: You are there to get food, not to talk about your day with the people serving you. I won't take one side over another because frankly it's kind of an American thing to expect someone to chat, and since the food was great, I thought, wow, that was rushed, but boy that was good. Fourth time onward: Braised Chicken over Rice. The sauce was hot, but the skin on the chicken felt (soggy?) Like the chicken itself wasn't freshly cooked. Not saying that it wasn't, just commenting on the actual taste. Also, it's becoming increasingly oily. The vegetables were store brand frozen vegetables. Boiled egg, same as before. Service: Previously I felt like they were conspicuous in trying to get customers out to make room for the next batch, which was fine.I understand efficiency and the mentality of this place, so I'm used to having every single detail of the order thought out before going up to the counter, as well as having cash ready. But the new girl at the counter is rude to the point that it wears on the customers. Somehow though, the new girl at the cashier doesn't understand that while she doesn't owe customers a smile, the impatience she has gets old. Where does that leave us? Rose Tea would retain more regular customers if the quality was consistently good over time. Also, the aggressive service would benefit from a little organization/toning down. If the cashier doesn't like taking orders, that's fine. But she would probably be happier if she wasn't antagonizing everyone that walks through the front door. At the moment however, I would say take your money to the Porch. Or Salem's Market on penn ave. Or even kai mei (though that's cantonese). Just until Rose Tea gets the message that they won't be popular as long as the experience and food are declining. read more

I love Taiwanese food and know it well, this place however does not make authentic Taiwanese, its sort of Americanized version. The place is small and was hot inside with no AC. How could you enjoy a meal here!!! read more

The Service is very awful!!!! Today was the first time I went to here cause I saw they have Taiwanese food. So I walked in and I ordered a pork rice. The man in cashier got my card and everything is good until another guy asked me if for here or to go when I sat on a chair. I said for here. He asked me have you paid? I was like yes I did. Then I got my rice that is in the box for take out in a plastic bag. Then I just sat there and begin to eat. The guy suddenly asked me to sit in the bar seats. I didn't asked anything but it doesn't mean I was not pissed off. Then I heard they talked about that something like I should not eat in their store at this time either cause mine was in take out box or the afternoon is not the time that people eat inside the store. Okay! The point is I don't know your store's rule! Though it's a small store for people who live around there but I'm not the one who should know anything about it. The whole thing is just made me very uncomfortable. They just don't know how to do business. read more

The food is decent, I would strongly recommend the fried chicken, fried pork chop or eggplants. However, as other reviewers have mentioned, the service is quite rude. read more

I ordered a hot classic boba and marinated pork. I was pleasantly surprised by the marinated pork. The location of the place is good too. The Caliban Book and Carnegie Library and Museum are nearby. I love Rose Tea Café on both Craig and Forbes. Check them out! read more

Bubble tea is good enough, but the service is definitely a weakness. The guy on the counter was so rude with me and other customers.

Ordered a take away but had to wait for full 30 mins before I got it. Apparently, 2 batches of customers came and went away during that time. Very slow service, crude employees and I wasted a lot of time. Don't even wanna review the dish... read more

Bubble tea wasn't tea! Colored water. Tasted terrible. Extremely disappointed! Not at all like the squirrel hill location. Avoid and go to the original! Not very friendly service either. read more