A classic boba spot I've been going to for years. I always get their early grey mt. They have the best popcorn chicken with fried basil. Service is always pretty quick, with a self ordering kiosk. Inside is very spacious, although looks pretty run-down through the years, it could use a little jazz up. read more

This is one of my favorite boba spots, but it's disappointing that the last couple times ive stopped by, they've been closed for the day. Google says theyre open, but when i show up theres a new sign on the door "closed tuesday" and "closed wednesday". Are they having staffing issues? By pure luck 2 weeks later I drove by and they were open, but how the guy made the drinks were hit or miss.. Im kind of giving up on this location, might have to drive further to the next one. read more

This is one of many T4 locations that I have been to. One thing that I can count on is that they are pretty consistent no matter where I go. For us, we usually get the panda boba or jasmine milk tea. Zero sweetness. We always order ahead so that our drinks are ready once we arrive. Wait times haven't been an issue since we do this. Haven't tried the food but I always get stoked when I see popcorn chicken. Will try it here sometime. Always consistent and a go to if we happen to see a T4 around. Solid 4 stars. read more

T4 has many drink options but I actually came here for the Popcorn Chicken - a snack that takes me back to my childhood. We came on a weekend and there was no line. Ordering is done via online kiosk. It took about 5 minutes for the Popcorn Chicken to be prepared. It came out piping hot and super delicious! They have seasonings available by the cashier that you can customize to your own liking. We ate it right away and it was exactly the nostalgia that we were craving. Will definitely come back again for the Popcorn Chicken! read more

T4 - Popcorn Chicken ($8.85) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

Despite the lower reviews for T4, I actually like it because they sell boba and food so you don't have to choose between a beverage or food! I like ordering the Almond milk tea, popcorn chicken, and spring rolls from here. The spring rolls are the smaller ones, not the ones you get from a restaurant. It isn't like the other boba shops in the area because I think you get a ton of tea options, but most of probably made from powder rather than actual tea. So if you're a boba purist or tea snob, this might not be the place for you. HOWEVER, you're looking for convenience and want food, snacks, a drink allll in one spot, then this might be a good choice for you! Parking hasn't been a problem for me in the past, but this isn't really an aesthetic store front. So if you're looking for a pretty hang out spot, also might be worth checking out some other places close by. read more

I love coming to t4! I normally get the lyhcee fruit tea with boba or the hot milk tea! The service is fast and we order on a table in the store. The ambiance is nice but i perfer coming in before the middle schoolers do! There are also card games and board games and i would also reccomend the popcorn chicken and the fried calamari! read more

T4 - Lychee Black Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

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T4 has always been one of my favorite spots to grab boba and snacks! Snacks and drinks are always made fresh. I always get their oolong milk tea with grass jelly. Their other drinks are great as well. You can't go wrong with any of their drinks or snacks here. There is a self ordering kiosk at this location to make ordering easy. I have been to many T4 locations and have found that they differ slightly at each location. This location does not have small boba but everything is about the same. Parking here can be tricky because this store is located in a very busy area with other boba spots and restaurants. read more

T4 - Fried Tofu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

Calamari is really good and popcorn chicken. Although other t4 branch has thicker calamari. Drinks are alright, eventhough it is 75% sweetness it still full on sweet for me. Location is great, has parking nearby. read more

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They had me with the Korean fried chicken sign. Unfortunately, the chicken was horrible and tasted like something you could have bought at the frozen food section of your local grocery store for double the price. There's nothing like bland semi fried chicken. The sauce on the side was some weird sweet and spicy crap that's worse than Wendy's. You've been warned, don't buy the chicken here. read more

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Man, this T4 location in Millbrae is just not it. I thought I was being harsh giving this place 2 stars a couple years ago and I came back willing to give it another chance, but it turned out to be a mistake. I've never dropped a rating from 2 stars to 1 star, but here we are. The experience was all bad from drink quality to the outdated interior to the lack of customer service. You order on the kiosks now which means service is minimal, but the service even when you are being served the drinks isn't friendly. The drinks are either watery and bland or too sweet. What my family and I ordered: - Almond Milk Tea ($6.55 for a Large with Pearls) - Taro Pearl Milk Tea ($6.80 for a Large) Where do I even begin. The "Almond Milk Tea" just left me speechless. It wasn't an Almond Milk Tea at all. It was straight up an Earl Grey pure tea and had no Almond flavor at all. The Earl Grey flavor was watery and gross. I ended up tossing it and didn't even bother getting a replacement because I was given the Taro Pearl Milk Tea, but that ended up being horrible too. The Taro Pearl Milk Tea you can see all the powder on the bottom of the cup. I saw the team member pouring in 6 scoops of Taro Powder which left me shook because when I made Taro Milk Teas in the past I definitely did not add that many scoops. That is an absurd amount of sweetness in the powder already. Even with 30% sweetness it tasted like it was extra sweetness. It was so bad that I drank 1/4 of the drink and tossed it. The boba pearls are actually not bad and have a nice chewy texture, but if the drinks itself are such bad quality then it doesn't matter any ways. Millbrae has some decent options for boba, but this is one I would personally avoid this shop because there is an issue with the quality of the drinks and just fails at every aspect that makes a boba shop good. To add insult to injury I also had the runs and had to use the toilet immediately after drinking the Taro Milk Tea... read more

T4 - How much Taro Pearl Milk Tea was left before I tossed it in the trash ($6.80 for a Large) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

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A bag is always a good thing. I was curious to taste this Lemon Smoothie, just as my husband was curious to change his regular choice of classic Black Tea with Milk to Thai Milk Tea. What can I say after the first sip is that my drink was super fresh and, well, lemony - and I loved it. My husband was also pleased and said he would remember this tea and try it occasionally instead of his regular option. At this point, it's hard for me to review this place because, unfortunately, while we enjoyed our drinks, I can't say that I'd prefer to go here over my other main places. However, since there are more interesting options at T4, as well as sitting inside the place - I think we might go here again (plus I approve of the bonus system where the tenth drink goes as a gift). read more

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Popcorn chicken still solid on a return trip. Perfectly crispy and juicy and seasoned with a white pepper kick. Generous amount of fried basil. Best Taiwanese popcorn chicken I've had at various boba places around the Bay. Fried mushrooms were good - slices of portabella, but a bit on the expensive side for the portion size. read more

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Parking was kind of a challenge around this boba place during lunch rush hours. When I entered this boba place, a friendly cashier greeted me. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with 30% sweetness. The tea was very refreshing and it has a very flowery flavor. The tea wasn't overly sweet, which I really liked. I will come back to try their other beverages and their popcorn chicken. read more

T4 - Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This is everything a T4 is and nothing it's not...I hope that makes sense ? If you're like me and your taste buds have evolved or grown up and boba tea doesn't quite tickle your fancy - that's fine here! They got a lot of sweet but also savory or unsweetened options. While T4 may not be the sexy new boba spot it once was a decade ago but their drinks and especially the food here are well worth stopping in for still...which is why I occasionally have to pull over and grab a Popcorn chicken. Service here is quick. There's one person on the register but if they're occupied you can self order on the adjacent ipad if you're feeling impatient. Like I mentioned earlier, popcorn chicken is the bomb but just remember to season it according to your taste, they don't add any for you. Why I like this place in particular is the fact that it's not over-battered, the oil doesn't taste like it's never been changed, and the chicken is fried perfectly to a crisp whole maintaining juiciness. Unlike those new cult boba spots that only serve drinks. This is a really good neighborhood boba spot caters to all. Whether you're, thirsty, hungry, or apathetic they got something for everyone. read more

T4 - Delicious. Can't go wrong with their popcorn chicken. Don't forget to add the seasoning tho - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

Came in around 8pm on a Friday night. I appreciate this place is open later on the weekends but I can't say I recommend the almond milk tea I ordered. Took forever (the line wasn't long) and the flavor ended up really weak. It's bad. Unfortunately this was a rare stop out of the way for me, and it closes soon, or else I'd go back and ask for a refund. Space-wise, the location is bright and spacious but the tables are dirty and not well kept. There are some other boba cafe options around here so I'd opt for that next time. read more

3.5 stars rounded up There are so many boba places in Millbrae. You can throw a rock in any direction and will most likely hit a boba shop (but don't. I do not support the destruction of other people's properties). T4 has been a solid go to, mostly because I like the popcorn chicken. Sometimes we get the sample platter if we want a variety (comes with popcorn chicken, fries, calamari & tofu). There are so many drinks, but I never venture outside of rose milk tea, 30% with pudding. T4 is usually pretty empty with plenty of seating. I think most people just order to go and don't hang out. Ultimately, if I'm only getting boba, I would prob pick another place. If I'm getting snacks, I'll get boba here out of pure convenience. read more

The tea here is pretty mediocre and tastes watery and not strong at all. Less ice = less drink too. The only redeeming factor is that they allow you to split cup for no charge. This place is always overrun with teenagers and feels a little dirty, especially the shelf with all the games. read more

We were craving popcorn chicken to go along with the boba that we purchased from a nearby shop. The popcorn chicken was solid and satisfied our cravings. The basil complemented the chicken well. There is also pepper and salt available which you can use to season the popcorn chicken to your preference. Overall, I find that popcorn chicken is best consumed while its hot and fresh so try to eat it inside the restaurant or nearby. There's a good amount of tables and seating available inside to enjoy your food/drinks. read more

T4 - Basil Popcorn Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

I've always enjoyed the drinks here, especially the Royal Tea and strawberry smoothie. However, I'm dropping a few stars because the popcorn chicken has changed. It no longer has the delicious garnishes it used to, and it was overwhelmingly covered in pepper, making it nearly inedible. On top of that, the interior seems to have gotten a bit neglected and is looking pretty dirty. read more

Easy to order, kiosks are user friendly. Super nice, very welcoming. Drinks and food are delicious.

We always come here for snacks and boba tea. After tonight, I think we have to find another place to go. We ordered 2 snacks & 3 drinks. We found a piece of metal in one of the drinks. It's from those metal scrubbers. We will never come again if they don't improve their hygienic conditions. read more

T4 - A piece of metal from those metal scrubber inside one of our drinks. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Your average boba shop, spacious without much decor. I got the passionfruit slush and it was fine. read more

T4 - Passionfruit slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

I mainly come here for the plain milk boba tea and basil popcorn chicken because the other beverages and snack items I've tried have been disappointing. The KFC taco and beef rice plate are plain gross sorry. Customer service is okay it's mostly young people working here. read more

Why do I have to give this business my phone number just so I can order a milk tea?! This was through their ordering kiosk since the employees weren't taking orders through the regular cashier. This is ridiculous. read more

I usually like T4 but I felt like this location felt a bit dingier than some of the other T4 locations. Not sure if I'd trek all the way out here for just T4. I decided to try a non milk tea this time and got the elegant rose with aloe. I also added boba and specified 30% sugar. My first impression was that the drink looked really watery. I was expecting a nice red hue but it was a very pale pink color. It was okay, some light floral notes but I felt like it could have been a lot stronger. 30% sugar was okay, if it were 0 it probably would have been pretty tasteless. Boba was okay. Aloe was okay and offered extra chewiness. My husband liked the drink more but I'll probably stick to my milk teas next time. read more

Came here during happy hour 5pm-7:30 and asked what was for happy hour. The cashier told me "everything"...I ended up getting their popcorn chicken which came out to be around $4.30. I ordered and went to the store across the street for 8 minutes, came back and the popcorn chicken was still not done. There was 4 people working and pretty much just standing there talking and on their phone. (Definitely wouldn't recommend staffing so many people there for the time being). I've passed by this place a couple times and it seemed to be pretty dead or have 2 customers. I came back and they almost gave my popcorn chicken to another lady that ordered after me. I looked at the chicken and it looked normal. But when I actually tasted it - the batter was so crispy. Definitely more crispy and fluffy than the ones I've eaten at other T4 locations. They seasoned it so well that the taste was amazing! The inside was moist and flavorful! Definitely loved the chicken! I would come back during HH for the popcorn chicken. Overall chicken was amazing, but I wished service was better. I wish they tried to sell me boba or tell me more about their specials during HH. If someone told me "hey boba is on sale during HH and you save X amount, I most likely would have gotten it. Parking can be tricky to find since it's on a popular street with food and businesses. I suggest parking a street behind, parallel, to the street it's on. They do have a snap card system digitally but for drinks only. read more

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Came here because Yifang closed at 7 on a Saturday (T4 closes at 8pm). Anyway, drinks are always okay with some occasional mishaps where the order is wrong...but what made it really 2 stars is the fact that their agar pearl or white boba is now $1.00 as an add on, up from $0.75. That's expensive for an add on. The cashier explained it was taxed, but in what county is tax 33% of the price? My receipt shows tax was charged to the whole order after adding in the $1 for the add on. Just admit the add one are now $1 instead of making stuff up. Looks bad for the business. Will avoid in the future unless there are BOGO. I need to use up my loyalty stamps anyway. read more

T4 - Sales tax added to the total but was told the add on was taxed already.. so why tax it twice? Make it make sense. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

hate to say this but quality isn't what it was anymorethe popcorn chicken no longer is in a big box and came in a rlly small box half the size for what it used to be for 10 dollars..ume gives way more for that and the drinks aren't comparable to tptea and other boba spots around like tiger tea. :( sucks bc i used to come here a lot for the snacks since it was a big portion but not anymore ig read more

2023 update for Hu Tong Jian Bing, as they might be no more at Millbrae's T4 (that was an unintentional rhyme). Around the summer of 2022, T4's square site for online orders still had the jian bing listed under snacks, but what happened was after I successfully placed the order, and went in to check on the pickup, the staff let me know that due to their running out of ingredients they weren't able to fulfill the order. At that time it wasn't indicated that they were not partnering with HTJB. Fast forward to today, the jian bing is no longer listed on their square site, so just assuming they are no longer partnering with HTJB - as has happened with many of HTJB's former partners. Also, I never really liked the drinks at T4 lol (I find their drinks watered down / sugary), but not gonna give lower than 2 stars since I haven't tried their drinks in the last year, and appreciate the times I was able to get HTJB. read more

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I like that they are open late - until 10pm on a weeknight! The inside is also clean and bright. They have an extensive bubble tea menu with reasonable prices. We got a large red bean milk tea with top cream and boba, and the total came to about $6.50. You can also customize how much ice and sugar. We got 50% sugar but I think next time maybe a bit more would be more optimal. Their basil fried popcorn chicken ($5) is also a great deal! They give lots of chicken and it's pretty tender thigh meat. read more

T4 - Basil Popcorn Chicken ($5) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

I like stopping by here during my lunch breaks. I like how this location is conveniently right next to FedEx Office (where I work). Service is fast and friendly, I never have to wait too long for my orders. My go to drink order every time is "Okinawa Milk Tea" or "Thai Milk Tea" upsized to large. I like my drinks with out toppings. My go to food order is "Tea Eggs (3 pieces) & "French Fries" read more

T4 - Okinawa Milk Tea, Tea Egg (3), and French Fries for lunch today - Bubble Tea Near Me - Millbrae, California

Food: popcorn chicken is good Service: I ordered online for pick up because im in rush. When I arrived they start to make my order, make me wait another 15min, my order supposed to be ready 30min ago Ambiance: great to hangout with friends read more

I remember getting boba and the popcorn chicken here all the time after school back in 2017-18 and I would give this place 4-5 stars if it wasn't for my recent visit. I decided to stop by and ordered the Jasmine milk tea with the popcorn chicken. The milk tea tasted like water filled with sugar. The chicken was rubbery and tasted like plastic. Even the customer service was horrible. My order took 20 minutes and some of the employees looked like they had no idea what they were doing. All I can say is I'm never coming back again. read more

Ordered for a pick up. I ordered the popcorn chicken. They were great, staff was quick no hassle. The popcorn chicken was good and crunchy. Just kind of wished for a better container for the seasoning (salt/pepper). P read more

I made an order for two drinks about 15 min ago, and after heading home and drinking half my tea, I sucked up what seems to be a metal shaving or something. It was a long thin, sharp spiralled object and this could have ended reallh bad if I didn't drink slowly. How ridiculous. read more

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I understand sales tax and tipping but check your receipts for a "operating fee" tacked onto the cost of your purchase. It's wasn't major but it might be worth the store posting this somewhere on the menu for transparent pricing. read more

Common Customer. - I recommend the tea 8.5/10 - 8.5/10 boba chewy -Customer service was amazing as normal, however, sometimes orders will take a bit of receive. Very 50/50 -Chicken is honestly very hit-or-miss. If you are starving it is amazing otherwise it's a 8/10. read more

T4 is one of my regular spots for boba in the area. They're not doing anything fancy but it satisfies the boba craving. They also have snacks and that's a plus for me too! They normally have a student discount if you show your student ID. My favorite drink (which may sound strange) is Ginger Milk Tea. It comes hot and there are real ginger slices at the bottom of the drink. I know it's not for everyone but I love the creaminess and "spiciness". I give them 4 stars overall though because I don't think they're reinventing boba here and the drinks can be hit or miss. I often get the basil popcorn chicken because you just have to with boba right? They are big pieces of crispy and slightly spicy chicken. The portion is a little small but it's good. T4 is now available for delivery/takeout order online via apps. They also did add a way to order online through their own website during COVID but I used it and it didn't seem to work...I ended up ordering on Doordash instead. read more

Came here with some friends after dinner because it was around the area. I usually come here with my brother after eating dimsum nearby. I got the Kumkwat fruit tea with zero sugar and it was still decently sweet, so that's a plus. I got it with boba and it was okay. I guess it's just something to chew on lol. My friend got the Kumkwat Lemon at 50% and it tasted like really sweet minute maid lol. I would come back again if I were in the area. 5/5 minute maid tea read more

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Update: you can order the popcorn chicken without the basil if you aren't a fan! The popcorn chicken is perfectly crispy but you definitely must be a very big basil fan to really enjoy it as it is very heavy on the basil. I'm not sure if you can order it without the basil. I also tried the rose aloe tea and it was good. The sweetness level was perfect read more