I'm blessed to have a plethora of tea shops in Oakland Chinatown and T4 is one of my favorites for affordability, ease of access, and variety. Where else can you find a bubble tea drink for $5 or under nowadays? You can order on the kiosk and expect your order to be out quite quickly. I've tried the fried calamari before and thought it was decent. I'd like to come back and try the Taiwanese food. The drinks are straight forward- yummy and probably loaded with additives but nostalgic and comforting. I appreciate the various toppings and types of drinks. read more

T4 - Strawberry Milkshake, Mango Fanatics, and Taro Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Tasty enough, but nothing particularly memorable Stopped by T4 and ordered the jasmine milk tea. The drink was decent overall. The jasmine flavor came through, and it was refreshing, but it didn't particularly stand out compared to other milk teas I've had. The sweetness and tea balance were fine, though I found it a bit average rather than memorable. The boba and drink quality were acceptable, and everything was prepared quickly. Service was efficient, and the ordering process was straightforward. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is casual and comfortable, making it a convenient spot to grab a drink while out and about.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a solid option if you're nearby and craving boba, but it wasn't a drink that left a lasting impression on me. Overall, an okay experience. Not my favorite jasmine milk tea, but it satisfied the craving. read more

T4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This place needs to be rated higher. Out of all the Boba places in Oakland, I've never had the most frequency of stopping by and getting a Thai Tea than here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is amazing, and I couldn't keep track of how many times I've been here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been served by the Same 3 baristas and they've always nailed specifically how I like my Thai Tea made. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Theres also a good amount of seats available if you want to dine it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Amazing place, amazing everything. read more

T4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Only came here for their popcorn chicken. Easy ordering experience through the kiosk on site. This spot is honestly loads better than the T4 in Alameda. I didn't feel like they skimped on the amount of chicken here. Have to say T4 is still one of my favorite spots for popcorn chicken! read more

T4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

During a hectic day at the office, I decided to door dash myself some boba tea. My order arrived quickly and it was just what I needed. I decided to try the Brown Sugar Latte with Pearls. I was a little hesitant because the sweetness could only be ordered as "standard", but it was actually perfect! Not too sweet, and not bland at all. I was also happy that I could order soy milk to be included, as I can't have too much dairy. This drink was good until the last drop - I even made sure to eat every single pearl lol! They also have snacks and I'm interested to try those all well - everything from cheese sticks to fried chicken and fries. Once I do, I was def update my review. In all, 5 stars - if you haven't tried T4, I suggest you do! read more

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I will always have a sense of nostalgia with T4. I've been going to multiple locations for years. Although I know there are better options out there (better tea, homemade boba. fresh fruit, etc)...T4 just tastes like home and that's what keeps bringing me back. It may not be eveyone's cup of tea (ha!) but I love it. Our go to is usually the panda milk tea or jasmine milk tea. Nothing super fancy, nothing crazy, just pretty basic. I love that they give you an option for 0% sweetness. This particular location is right in Chinatown. Parking can be complicated at times but usually, you'll find something within a block or so. I usually order ahead so that I can just run out and quickly grab my drinks. The wait has been long at peak times. Otherwise, a solid spot for your boba cravings. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]On a weekday afternoon, there were a few people waiting in line in this T4 location that could seat around a dozen people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Similar to the other locations, this location had its signature white and blue interior decorations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered their Okinawa Milk Tea at half sweetness and less ice with boba, while my friend got their Mango Royal Tea. The Okinawa Milk Tea was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I enjoyed the texture of the boba. Their Mango Royal Tea was tasty & enjoyed by both me and my friend. I haven't been able to try one of the T4 locations in a while, but it is still of similar quality since last I tried! read more

T4 - Okinawa Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I last came back here a while ago and ordered the classic rose milk tea, large, 30% ice 30% sugar which was $6.80 total at the time. It was decent, it was still sweet enough for my liking even with the reduced sweetness level and has adequate amount of rose flavor. They have since raised their prices, however. I wouldn't necessarily say T4 stands out as having the fanciest boba - there are other places nearby that have more unique flavors or a more complex flavor - and one of the things I liked best about this specific T4 location in Oakland was that their prices were low compared to both other boba shops in general and other T4 locations, so I am disappointed that the prices have gone up. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice environment, and staff are super friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coconut pudding is my favorite . When I visit Oakland Chinatown, I would like to stop by and order some food. read more

T4 - Strawberry Matcha Latte 草莓抹茶拿铁 and coconut pudding - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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I have been going to T4 for a while now. It's the only place that has the only thing I drink, Red Bean Milkshake (any variation of a red bean milk). Especially because the red beans are blended, how I like them, instead of the whole beans where I'd have to chew them. And love that I can just add 50 cents to size up. I even converted my husband to love it now and he fights me for it. Food is great too! We love getting the Basil Popcorn Chicken or the Fried Tofu. I've also tried the Fried Gyoza which is good. For main dish, I love their Noodles Mixed w/Scallion Oil & Soy Sauce...simple but tasty. When I feel like ramen, I love getting the Pork Ramen in Black Garlic Oil Broth (non-spicy). My husband sometimes get the Chicken Steak Ramen which has huge portion of chicken. Overall, food and drinks are excellent and prices are way cheaper than usual places. They also have a rewards system (Snackpass) where you buy 10 drinks and get $5 off your 11th drink. You can order from the Snackpass app or call (if calling in, make sure they add the drink rewards to your account when you pickup your food). The place is clean and there's always a good collection of Chinese songs playing. A bit small so during lunch or after school/work, it might get packed. This is our go-[[HIGHLIGHT]]to spot now instead of the one next door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I frequent hear often. I feel it's one of the last affordable places in the Bay Area.. most popular item. Everyone orders is the popcorn chicken.. but I personally like their crispy fried fish. With the Oreo potted milk, tea.. if you're really hungry, they have rice and noodles I feel the prices for majority. Items are very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, they have a dine in option where you could sit down and enjoy chatting with my friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

T4 - This is the sweet and sour popcorn, chicken with rice and the potted Oreo milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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T4 is always a good choice for boba!! My favorite drink is the roasted oolong milk tea with grass jelly. The tea is always nice and strong and the grass jelly is silky and smooth. Perfect combination in my opinion. This T4 is located in the Chinatown area of Oakland. Parking can be troublesome in this area because of all the restaurants and grocery stores. You can call ahead of time for your order and do a quick stop for your drinks. I have found that different T4 locations have different available toppings. This specific location sadly does not have small boba. read more

Drink was very refreshing, foods were yummy. They were kinda busy, and they were efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like there are many seat, I could chill in the store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I recently visited this local boba place, and I'd describe my experience as a mixed bag. I've come here a couple of times before and each time I've found the boba flavors to be quite indistinguishable from one another. Undoubtedly, the unique charm of this place lies in the variety, but unfortunately, they all seemed to be heavy on the syrup which makes it difficult to appreciate the nuances of the individual flavors. From a taste perspective, it is quite hit-and-miss--some days I've had good boba and on others, I have been left a little disappointed. It's not that the boba is bad, but it falls short of being great. That said, I believe they could do a better job at delivering a more flavorful and distinguished boba experience. The place itself is warm and inviting enough to make a late-night run for some boba. It's not extraordinary, but it does have that cozy atmosphere I enjoy when I'm out for a casual drink. The ambiance manages to make those relishing sips of boba just a tad more enjoyable. The service was passable but there's room for improvement there. Despite everything, I'll probably be back at some point, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. This place is more like a fallback option for when those late night boba cravings kick in and Shooting Star is closed/too full. read more

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T4 Oakland is a go-to spot for delicious popcorn chicken and tasty milk tea. The flavors are great, and the prices are reasonable. I really appreciate how customizable the drinks are--you can adjust sweetness, ice levels, and toppings to your liking. Highly recommended if you're craving a solid boba and snack combo! Service was efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside has multiple tables and they are clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Good boba, a little sweet though so just get less sugar % is you can't handle it. Service good, fast and polite.

I ordered a popcorn chicken and earl grey milk tea. Popcorn chicken is so yummy, I can tell chicken is fresh. Also, I like the milk tea 30% sweet, tea is strong . I will come back read more

I had a delicious pork ramen soup at T4 today for lunch - well balanced flavors and fresh ingredients. Also enjoyed the mango smoothie. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant interior is nicely designed and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Awesome popcorn chicken. I like their oolong milk tea with boba and mango milk tea with jelly. Popcorn chicken and egg puff always a hit for my boys. Plus they do stamp cards and when you hit 10 get $3.50 apply to your drink. read more

Food was good. Boba was a little soft. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and not too busy after lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ordering machine was a little weird but functional. read more

T4 - Basil Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Very yummy side dishes and so many delicious drinks to choose from. The service was great and the people were super friendly and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance is cute little shop with a "Breakfast at Tiffany's " kind of theme.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Average tasting boba. I had a roasted oolong 50% sweet 100% ice. Super reasonably priced! Under $4.50 for a regular size. There was a good taste in my drink and the boba was plentiful at the bottom. Would go again! read more

T4 - Roasted oolong boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here on a Friday night after picking up sushi around the corner. I ordered online and their online platform is through DoorDash. When I went to pick up, my order was not ready yet. I was surprised since there was 4 workers and only 1 making drinks. Workers were being mean to the newbie by having him make the drinks while complaining about how hard it is to teach people to make boba. I didn't like how they were out in the open saying these things when people were waiting for their orders and felt the hostility. I got a taro smoothie with boba. It was alright. It wasn't too sweet but there was a good amount of boba juice that made the drink taste a little weird. Inside was clean and brightly lit. Probably would not go back unless I was in Chinatown and craving boba. read more

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I called in and ordered a chicken steak with garlic oil broth noodles for lunch. When I arrived half an hour later, the food is not ready yet. 5 mins later I saw our food came out, but took another 5 mins to pack. The noodles soup is good but the chicken steak was overcooked. read more

This is one of my favorite boba shops in chinatown. Not only do they have drinks, they have a wide variety of snacks. Service: Kind Staff. Quick and efficient. Food: I ordered the popcorn chicken, fried tofu, fried calamari and red bean milk tea. My go-to drink is the red bean milk tea. The tea is fragrant and the red beans have a slight sweetness to it. Their popcorn chicken is my all-time favorite. I prefer theirs over anywhere else. They are crispy, tender and taste amazing. The fried tofu is also very delicious. It's light and crispy with the perfect amount of salt and pepper. The fried calamari has a fun chewy texture with the right amount of crisp. Although I am disappointed that they had given a lot less calamari this time. The box was only half filled. Overall, I recommend coming here for drinks and snacks. They have a large menu for both drinks and snacks. One thing I miss about this place is the happy hour, when drinks and snacks were sold at a discounted price in the evening. read more

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wherever we go, T4 never disappointed us, consistent quality and quick service. we like the snack menu too. read more

T4 - QQ rice bowl - good - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Got a Thai Jasmine Milk Tea with boba and it was perfect! The boba was sweet and chewy, and the drink was not too sweet. I could also taste the Thai and jasmine tea individually, as the tea flavor was strong enough. There is seating, with a few tables having outlets as well if you are looking for a place to study or charge your phone. My friends and I also shared a matcha egg waffle and it had a good matcha flavor! The waffle was chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Highly recommend! read more

T4 - Thai Jasmine Milk Tea with boba (50% sweet, 30% ice) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was good and service was really nice. Good music and location in Oakland china town. read more

T4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The boba was nice and chewy and the tea was great! Very fast and friendly service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a lot of tables to sit in and chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Such a good boba place has a good variety of drink and good food. I go here all the time and it never disappoint!

One of the better boba spots in Oakland. I finally walked in and tried some soup. I got the tomato and beef udon noodle soup. Beef was tender and broth was tasty. Egg cooked to perfection. Super casual spot and quick service. read more

T4 - Tomato Beef Noodle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Very unprofessional of this place. I've never had a problem placing a phone order. But the one time I did and they're in the wrong, not one person in charged wanted to contact me regarding the matter. Basically what happened was, asked to pay over the phone and the person taking the order said it didn't go through, so I to use a different payment. Turns out I was charged on both cards. So I called and asked to speak to a manager. And no luck. Not even an apology or tried making it right. Lost a long time customer. read more

This is my favorite T4 spot !! I'm always here when I come visit , I can't leave without coming here. The popcorn chicken 10000/10000 It's always busy but I never waited over 15 minutes before even if it's a little bit busy. I usually always get the same drink and they never disappoint read more

Peppermint Milk Tea With Pearls ($3.75): This is our go to drink at T4 which is consistent in taste across various locations. TJ Milk Tea 30% Ice & 50% Sweet with Agar Pearls ($4): This is a Thai & jasmine milk tea combo which works but is still not as good as the peppermint milk tea. However, I appreciate the presentation of the separated layers :) Price: This location is cheaper than the Bay Area locations (average $4.50 per drink without toppings). read more

T4 - Peppermint Milk tea with pearls and TJ Milk tea with agar pearls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Boba, fair prices, nothing special. My go to is always jasmine milk tea with pudding, less sugar less ice. They have some interesting drinks, ask the front counter what's in each one if you're thinking of getting it! Ex. TJ = thai tea + jasmine milk tea Small shop with seating that is blocked off due to covid. They have a loyalty card where you can get a free drink if you get 10 stamps. I like that it's digital so that you just type your phone number in vs. having to keep track of a physical card since at other boba shops, I always forget to bring it around w me. read more

T4 - jasmine milk tea w pudding, roasted oolong milk tea w grass jelly, tj milk tea (thai tea and jasmine milk tea) from left to right - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice selection of small bites and snacks in addition to boba I like getting lychee black tea 30%sweet and 30%ice with boba. Had their traditional flavor egg puff- it came out nice and hot. Interested in trying their other items on the menu. read more

Ordered through Double dash, [door dash multiple orders] I got the fried calamari head, I would call it tentacles, I'm so glad they have it because usually a lot of places just sells the calamari rings which I am not a fan of. This was flavorful and good. Basil popcorn chicken was tender and flavorful as well, will order this again. A slight tiny spice kick for my 4 year old but nothing too crazy, he still ate all of it. Takoyaki was good if they just added the takoyaki sauce -____-" so it was dry to me and lacked the full potential flavor. Jasmine milk tea was good. Will order from here again. read more

Hands down my FAVORITE spot in Chinatown for boba. I come here about once a week and am never disappointed. The boba is super chewy, the drinks aren't diluted and the service is super fast. I also love that despite the high cost of everything these days, their drinks have remained relatively stable in terms of their price. A small sized drink is usually just shy of $4 which is quite reasonable. Would recommend the below: - jasmine milk tea - passion fruit green tea - mango green tea Every now and then I'll also get their popcorn chicken if I'm looking for a snack and that's just as good as their boba as well. All in all, an easy 5/5. Tips: - While the line moves relatively quick, it can get packed --- try ordering over the phone to save you a bit of time - Parking is horrendous but if you're making a quick grab and go, you can emergency park right outside their entrance read more

The first thing that caught my attention when I walked in and looked at the menu was how cheap the prices were compared to the boba places I've been going to. Most of their drinks are in the $3-$4 range. I was told the prices on the menu is for their small size but if you want the large size it is $0.50 more. I ordered the matcha latte milk tea with boba and my total was $5.25 (menu price $4.25, large size +$0.50 and boba +$0.50). This was one of their recommended drinks on their menu and it tasted really good. I just like how the drink was full liquid. I feel like with other boba places they don't grind it fully so there is still matcha bits in your drink which I don't like. I came on a Monday afternoon and there wasn't anyone in line and a few people inside. The place was clean. Staff was friendly and I waited less than 5 minutes for my drink to be done. One thing I saw that other boba places don't offer is that each table had their own electrical outlet for charging your phone and other devices if you bring your own charger. read more

T4 - Matcha latte milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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T4 is the place to go when you want a tasty meal with your boba tea. They have a ton of different beverage and food items on their menu and are known for the fried calamari you can order here. Inside it is very clean and there is enough seating to go around. I personally enjoy this place a lot! The staff is friendly and their order system is well set up to keep the customers rolling. So what are you waiting for? Order a boba tea of your choice, grab some delicious calamari, and go or hang out with a friend or two for lunch. read more