This is the second location of Hechalou I've visited. It has the same aesthetics but it's quite…read moredifferent in terms of menu and drink construction from the location north of Seattle that I visited regularly. There are two kiosks for easy ordering. We walked in just a couple of minutes after they opened on a Monday and were the first customers inside. House Blend Pearl Milk Tea, 10% Sweet, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($6.25) - I'll start by saying that 10% is not nearly enough for this drink, totally unlike the Lynnwood location where anything over 10% sweet is cloyingly sweet for me. I ended up asking for a small cup of syrup on the side and titrated the drink until I thought it was sweet enough. My guess is that it took until around 50% sweet. With that out of the way, the flavor is identical to what I've had before. Rich malty taste with plenty of body. It's a very solid milk tea. This hechalou only has sugar syrup soaked boba, not a choice of honey or brown sugar boba as in Lynnwood. My guess is this is one of the reasons why the sweetness level is so different. Probably honey and/or brown sugar soak adds more sweetness to the drink than whatever soak they use here. The boba is a little firmer than Lynnwood and isn't as flavorful. Still miles ahead of most boba shops in the US though. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, 10% Sweet, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($7.05) - Again, this one isn't sweet enough and I had to add more sugar. The drink itself is strongly flowery, again very consistent with the other location. It's a very solid drink. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 This location of Hechalou still serves some top tier drinks. I'll just have to remember the next time I visited to get 50% sweet rather than 10%. Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

The matcha waffles come in a set of three and are on the smaller side since they're shaped like the…read morecafe's logo. The matcha flavor is very earthy and leans more bitter than sweet, which I personally enjoyed. However, if you're not a fan of strong earthy matcha flavors, you may want to try a different waffle option instead. The tea was really good as well. I ordered mine with regular boba, but I've heard their jelly is actually the highlight, so I'll definitely have to try that next time. The cafe seems really popular with families and is also a great spot to hang out with friends. If you prefer not to order at the counter, they also have kiosks available for self-ordering.

We stopped by for boba and were glad we found this place! The drinks were delicious, full of…read moreflavor, and they were very generous with the boba. The shop felt clean, modern, and new, and it wasn't too busy when we visited. We only ordered drinks, but the food we saw coming out for other customers looked amazing. There was a short wait since a couple of groups were ahead of us, but it wasn't too long and the drinks were definitely worth it. Overall, a great experience. We'll definitely be back--especially to try the food next time!

I recently visited Chin Cha again and was disappointed with the drink quality at this visit. The…read moreplace seemed very quiet and empty on the weekend so perhaps they were having a slow day. The boba pearls did not have a pleasant texture. It reminded me of reusing day-old boba and tasted crumbly and stale. The tea flavor wasn't as fragrant as I remembered last time and the overall taste reminded me of a sweet milk for both drinks.

I'm not kidding when I say this is my fav boba place I've tried! I love the brown sugar especially.read more

Tbaar is located inside/attached to Kyuramen. You can stop by just for boba, or you can order their…read moredrinks while dining at the restaurant. This is a chain with over 40 stores across the US, though their website doesn't actually list the Oregon location yet. I ordered the brown sugar boba. I am not picky when it comes to boba - I love a sweet drink with a fun flavor and the tapioca balls. I thought it was good. I would get it again, but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it.

I'm been searching for strong delicious coffee for a while now…read more I recently was in starbucks near my house, not where I would want to go for coffee. I asked them this question, and they said you could get a latte or americano. How would so much milk equal strong coffee, anyways it didn't work out. I recalled this place, and that they have Vietnamese coffee.... Now that is strong, and also sweet which is just what I've been searching for. So we came by. My wife got a fruit tea which she said was really good, and I got my strong coffee. I was slightly concerned that it would be so strong my stomach would have issues, but this wasn't the case. It was perfect and also not crazy sweet, like I've had before. They really know what they are doing. The guy at the counter was serious looking but also friendly. The people behind us brought him flowers and then he had a big smile. Sooo, I you want to see a smile bring him some flowers, it was also valentines day, to be honest. If you like coffee with actual flavor, come here. I'm wondering if they sell decaf. I do really want to come back and get some salted egg cream!

Came here for a refreshing beverage after doing my grocery shopping…read more The parking for this place is pretty non existent. Maybe five spots. The inside is very small so not a place to linger or come with a group. I ordered a strawberry matcha and it was so good. The service was great. The people were friendly enough and they had my drink ready pretty quickly. The parking means I won't be back as often but I will be back occasionally.

So glad we found a great Vietnamese coffee place by accident! It looked like a new place and it is…read morea little small inside. There was a line when I pulled up but it went pretty fast. Got the Sua Da with and I was very pleased and surprised that it was probably one of my best ones. The coffee was not the bitter, smoky kind. This one was full, bold and had a nice smooth taste. I wanted to get another one to head home with but I have to wait for my next trip. Apparently, If i had more than one sua da, I won't be able to sleep for two days. It's worth it, but i'm too old not to sleep. lol

Pretty disappointed at this place after my daughter brought me here for the first time…read more I ordered the Peach Fruit Tea with 50% sweet, light ice and Crystal Boba. Results- - Canned (not fresh) peaches used in drink. This may have caused weird aftertaste that does not have that familiar peach flavor like other places. - Flavor is way too sweet for 50%. - Light ice was done correctly When I walked away I quickly realized that they did not add my crystal boba toppings to my drink. I just had a few slices of lemons. After walking back to let them know, the girl who prepared my drink admitted to the guy that I questioned the issue about that she forgot to add it. No apologies from the girl directly and it was passive but only from the guy whom I mentioned the issue to. They have a lot of young kids working here and it looks like they work fast but they need to read the ingredients to fulfill the order correctly and to be consistent. I may give this place another try but will be sorely disappointed if they miss the mark again. (FYI- This exact location used to be Nobibi which quickly went downhill and this new business took over.)

Hailing from Taiwan, ChiCha San Chen brings high quality ingredients together in delicious harmony…read more The tea quality is among the best in the city and drinks are brewed to order. The high mountain pouchong pairs particularly well with fruit flavors and the dong ding oolong is a great medium body balance to milk teas. Though the menu isn't expansive, they are focused on quality over quantity. Menu highlights include: * High Mountain Oolong with Passion Fruit * Dong Ding Tea Latte * Taro Latte While the standard menu is great, seasonal offerings like the summer peach series can be standouts. Even with many bubble tea choices in the area, ChiCha San Chen stands above most in almost every regard. Definitely worth many return visits!

Very artsy boba spot at Cedar Hill Crossing. They've definitely given boba their own unique touch,…read moreand I LOVE their drink holders with the twine handle, such a fun touch. I ordered the high mountain Pouchong tea with mango, and it was great. The boba was a little less firm than I'd prefer, but it was super fresh, which is a big plus.

My go to boba tea house!!! it's a small and cozy place at progress ridge. Service kind of slow but…read morethey are nice.

I've visited here a few times, the service is always quick and friendly. I got the caramel milk tea…read morewith pearls, not too sweet which is just the way I like it. The main part of the restaurant is clean and well kept, unfortunately the restroom is quite dirty and appears to need some maintenance done.

Oh my gosh - I love this place! I always get the mango Jasmine iced green tea. It has a wonderfully…read morescrumptious flavor that is so refreshing and satisfying to me. It is a true treat! My wife loves their bubble waffles! Toasty and yummy, pulling off those bubbles one by one and savoring each luscious bite! Unfortunately, they have been out of the waffle batter for some time which I believe they told us was coming from Taiwan. We will keep trying, because they are so good. Always a friendly and helpful crew working behind the counter. Most times it's crowded and you can expect a short line, but it moves along quickly. They also have an order board you can use. A few small tables are available if you choose to sit inside, but you're at the Bridgeport mall - find a seat outside to people watch and get some fresh air!

I like Happy Lemon. I first tried the Strawberry Black Tea with Lychee Jelly. I requested it with…read morehalf lychee jelly and half boba, and I enjoyed it. Then, the Freshly Squeezed Lemon Black Tea with boba and less ice became my go to drink. It had a good amount of lemon flavor, and the tea was both sweet and a little tart. I liked the flavor of the boba, but the texture has been inconsistent. Sometimes it's perfect and other times it seems slightly overcooked. That's why I rate the drinks as 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The service has been consistently 4 stars as the drinks were prepared quickly even if there was a line. The space can feel small if there are other customers waiting with limited seating. It's a good boba spot if you need a refreshing drink while you shop.