Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #111 Tab Milktea is an interesting boba shop located in a shared commissary. The entrance is located on SW Snoqualmie St. The exterior door leads to a small vestibule, where a wall of wireless doorbells greets the customer, each for one of the businesses in the building. The owner of Tab is highly responsive, coming out within seconds of the bell, and is super friendly. All milk teas are made with Lactose-free milk! Yes! Classic Milk Tea, Small 24oz, 35% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($10.35) - Very interesting flavor with this milk tea, clearly with SE Asian influences. It's somewhat malty, but the strongest flavor by far is that of vanilla, with a tiny bit of almond-like nuttiness. Kind of like a variation of a strong Thai Tea, but less smoky. It's certainly not what I was expecting, but is very pleasant to sip on and is extremely fragrant. The body on this drink is phenomenal. It's so viscous and luscious, it coats the entire mouth with a creamy film. Less ice is perfect for this drink - since they use crushed ice, it doesn't take up too much room so they can maximize the amount of drink in the cup. At 35% sweet, which is what the owner recommended for people who don't like drinks too sweet (I usually order 50% at most shops), the drink is on the sweeter end on what's tolerable. My guess is the boba I added contributes a lot to sweetness, and the amount of extra fat in the drink enhances the transfer of sugar to the tongue. I'd probably go with 25% or less in the future. The boba is fine - I probably wouldn't get it in the future. The pearls are sweetened, but are a little on the tough side, too firm for my liking. $1 per topping is quite high as well and in my opinion for the quality is definitely not worth the price. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 3.5/5 $10.35 before tax is by far the most I've every paid for boba. Is it worth the price? That's debatable. I'd say Tab Milktea does use high quality ingredients, has clean and interesting flavors, and has an owner who's a blast to be around. I understand their pricing is higher most likely lower volumes. It's a small business worth supporting, but isn't a place I'd go to regularly simply due to pricing. It's really difficult for me to justify a drink that's 50% more expensive than other high quality (but not top quality) boba shops. Not to mention that there are places around with similar high quality (e.g. high quality tea leaves, no powder, no syrups, premium ingredients) that are more affordable but unfortunately aren't small businesses. read more

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This is one of the best Bobain Seattle. I've tried a few of their drinks but my favorite has been the Jazz Milk Tea. The owner is super friendly and will always come out to check on our preferences and customizes our sugar and ice levels to our taste. The prices are also very good for the size of their drinks. I'll definitely recommend checking them out! read more

Amazing service and wonderful drinks!!! Drinks are authentic, tasty, and the tea is freshly brewed. Amazing quality drinks. People in reviews mention the prices but for the large sizes and great quality it is worth it! Located across the YMCA in a building with other to go businesses. You press a doorbell button and she will come out to take your order. We were extremely happy with the thorough and kind service. FYI though... the drinks are highly caffeinated! Super tasty though and boba was perfect taste and texture. So kind we were told to wait in our car since it was cold and drinks were brought out to us! Super friendly and nice! Would totally return and recommend!!! read more

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Amazing place! We came here last time we drove up to Seattle and now it's a MUST every trip. The milk tea is so tasty (try the orange cinnamon), the coffee strong and fresh, and we are obsessed with the owner. She customizes every drink to perfection and is always so sweet! Don't sleep on Tab Milktea read more

Today I got a thai red milk tea- so yummy!! I highly recommend visiting tab milk tea! The owner is so sweet and fun to chat with If you want a good boba experience- check it out! read more

Tab Milktea - Thai Red Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the Bún bò Huế and it was delicious! I had beansprouts, plenty of leafy green veggies packed for me and plenty of chili oil and any sauce I may need. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and there was plenty of meat. I loved it. I also had the jasmine milk tea with grass jelly and the tea was strong and very tasty with a hint of vanilla. I would definitely recommend this place, it's convenient and they offer Stella customer service. read more

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I enjoyed my candy milk tea with boba, but my partner was not a fan of his fresh milk brown sugar boba, as he felt it didn't taste like it had much more than milk and boba in it, which I think was all it was supposed to be. I thought his was ok, but probably wouldn't order it myself as I like tea and I think he just misunderstood the menu. The server was very kind though and checked in with us and brought the order out. It's a to-go only spot for multiple restaurants so there's not really a place to sit - kinda like the UberEats pick up stations. I think I'd order the milk teas but perhaps avoid the fresh milk options next time. read more

Tab Milktea - Candy milk tea and Fresh Milk with Brown Sugar Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I can only speak to the classic black milk tea, but I am something of a black milk tea fiend, and I'll say this was not great. I got 30% sugar to be safe and it still tasted like sugar and powdered tea (vs the punchy and somewhat strong loose leaf tea flavor I'm used to at my regular shop in Oklahoma). Yes, you read that right, the best classic milk tea boba shop is in Tulsa OK . Anyway price is also ridiculous given the sizing and for a hole the wall with no seating it should be less than average. Would not come back read more

Tab Milktea - Black Classic Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Their drinks are superb! Highly recommend the thai green milk tea. Owner came out to get our orders, very customizable in terms of sugar and ice levels, recommend 50% for sugar. It was so good we bought a half gallon after trying the drink. Would come back read more

Tab Milktea - Thai Green Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tab Milktea is a small, local business located in West Seattle. You can place an order via their website, or giving them a phone call, too. Once you arrive, just give them a call to let them know you are there and then your order will be brought out to you! I like how the drinks came in little plastic bottles with a cap on them! My sister and I still have these bottles at home that we reuse for other drinks. The texture of the boba is perfect! It's not too chewy and a good amount of sweetness to them. read more

Tab Milktea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Some of the best service and hospitality we've experienced in Seattle. We tried their Thai green milk tea, the brown sugar coffee, the classic tea and the fresh milk tea. I loved their grass green jelly and lychee jelly topping flavors. This is a quick pick-up spot and didn't seem to have a lot of seating. I hope they can setup a few trash cans outside the establishment to help keep the area clean. Ps. All teas are freshly brewed, not from concentrates. And they have lactose free options. read more

Tab is a terrific but expensive hidden gem located in a commissary kitchen. They have a small selection of milk teas and claim to not use any syrups or powders like many boba shops do. I got the Thai Red Milk Tea, 25% sugar. It had a great taste that I enjoyed a lot. The tea definitely tasted natural and specifically had a wonderful aroma which I loved. The only downside is that it's quite expensive, probably the most expensive milk tea I've seen in Seattle. Despite this, I think the quality is worth the price. Since it's in a commissary kitchen there's no seating, just an industrial-looking entranceway, and you order by pressing a button. I'd recommend that any milk tea lovers try this place. read more

Tab Milktea - Red Thai Red Milk Tea (12oz) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sooo freaking good. And the owner is soooo soooo nice! Be patient these are made with care :) read more

Tab Milktea - Candy Milk tea- mix berry/green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time ordering from here the owner is so respectful, energetically friendly and inviting when I ordered my first boba here at Tab MilkTea. She gave me great insights about her boba tea that she makes to make sure everyone can keep their boba lasting even if needing to finish for later and she really appreciated folks who came to try a new boba taste sensation. Definitely coming back more often or when I need a pick me up on the go to the beach for summer picnic with friends. Love the energy vibes at this place :)) Supporting POC small businesses especially AAPI-owned really helps our community grow and prosper. Thank you for making my first time experience eventful Tab MilkTea! Made my day as I finish attending a World Refugee Day community event then on my way to a colleague's graduation party. Came at the first time to enjoy a sip of Boba on a Saturday afternoon. 5 stars all the way for great customer service and hospitality! read more

Tab Milktea - Green Thai milk tea with crystal and rainbow jelly :) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful service and explanation of the different options. Really enjoyed the Thai Green tea with green jelly 10% no ice and the Thai red lime 20% no ice was perfect as I don't like too sweet. Just fyi entrance is directly opposite of YMCA. Love supporting small businesses! read more

The tea was alright, seemed freshly brewed but have had better, but for the amount you get, it's not worth $7. This black milk tea bottle was honestly what seemed like 8 oz as you finish it in six sips or four gulps. The bottle is around the size of my hand. Tapioca was also alright. Also, for the menu to order up front, the ounce size of the bottle is blacked out while the other sizes aren't, so I think transparency would be needed to improve guest experience. I didn't know the bottle was going to be that small and I think that that had limited my enjoyment as all I could think about while drinking this was how expensive it was for this little product. read more

Tab Milktea - Black Milk Tea with Tapioca - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good! A medium was just fine for me. I've heard alot about this place so we got Jasmine milk tea with Boba and Peach milk tea with lychee. Yes it's a bit pricey but the quality is there! You get to choose your sweet,ice levels too. Will be going back. read more

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Fantastic host! And the candy milk tea is crazzzzyy good! It's got this phenomenal sweetness that doesn't overpower your tastebuds. It' feels like this is what sweet is supposed to be like. Refreshing, I've got a new go-to boba spot. I live in the ID and this is worth the trip out. I also got a 1/2 gallons red Thai tea, im a huge fan of Thai tea and this one tastes real compared to the others I've had. No regrets here. read more

This is a hidden gem located in West Seattle. I love that they are open late. TAB is located in a building with other to go places and you press a button to order. The owner comes out and is so friendly and helpful. She told us that the grass jelly is also homemade :) We ordered the brown sugar milk tea as well as the Thai red tea. Both tasted so fresh and truly delicious (definitely no powder here). I would recommend getting the size above the smallest size since the smallest size is a little too small. You can also adjust the sugar and ice levels. Prices are on the more expensive side but feels worth. read more

The boba tea here is absolutely amazing. The consistency of the boba is perfect and the taste is wonderful. The service is great and they are super nice. read more

Tab Milktea - Classic milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The jasmine milk tea with lychee jelly is so good! I got 50% sweetness and it was perfect

The milk tea is delicious! I can tell they really cared about what I thought. I will be back!

Please support this business! The milk tea is delicious-- it tastes very fresh, and is the highest quality I have ever had in the US! My partner had the fresh milk and it was also INCREDIBLE! What to expect: Tab Milktea is part of a shared kitchen, but you can come inside to order if you prefer. The owner is kind, bubbly, friendly, and personable. She handed us menus, explained the tea making process, and discussed our tastes and preferences to recommend a tea for us. It was late in the evening and I was asking about the Thai tea, she even recommended another product so I wasn't up all night due to the caffeine! It's amazing that in a bubble tea shop with no storefront of its own I received better customer service than I have at any other restaurant. I cannot recommend enough! read more

Tab Milktea - Peach Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Finally, a respectable milk tea place in west Seattle. Oh sure, there's Sharetea but that's a chain but the quality varies so much. Tab Milktea on the other hand seems to get it right each time. I ordered a Jasmin Milk Tea and Peach Milk Tea both with boba. My goodness, the tea was very fragrant. The peach tasted like real peach. The boba was cooked just right and had flavor to it. I say that because a lot of boba places do not cook their boba long enough and it just comes out bland. They're a new boba shop located in a commissary kitchen so don't be alarmed if it's a nondescript building. I'm sure they're trying to build up a base and get their own brick and mortar shop given how crazy rent is. And yes, their boba prices are a bit higher for West Seattle (they have downtown prices) but again, business is hard these days! Overall, def give this place a try as it's a small business ran by femme poc. Maybe someday we'll see a big grammable shop. read more

She made me some spicy vegan Pho last night and I really enjoyed it. The food was ready when I arrived and she even brought it out to my car. It's all taken care of out much like all the other pop ups in the kitchen. I would recommend this and will order from her again! read more

Not a sit in but express service with outstanding care and service to meet your needs and expectations what your ordering! We ordered some boba milk teas and I gotta say the sweetness level and flavor ratio was on spot and what I expected worth the drive and money! She got the level of sweetness right exactly how I wanted which is hard to meet and it was perfect! Thank you! read more

Tea tastes great. We drove from Federal Way to try it out and weren't disappointed. Ordering was a bit confusing but we figured it out.

I'm so happy we have a high quality milk tea spot in West Seattle! You can tell the owner really cares about her craft. I got the peach milk tea with boba, so yummy and perfect for summer. My partner got the green thai milk tea with green grass jelly, it was delicious! The boba and grass jelly are both made in house. Definitely try the green grass jelly topping, it has a subtle pandan flavor! And if you're lactose intolerant, don't worry, she uses lactose free milk as the base. You can also opt for almond milk. I'm excited to go back and try the corn milk tea. read more

The owner is the sweetest person I've ever met and the coffee is amazing. It's truly amazing she can be so friendly working every day. Of course because she's happy to do this job her customer service is amazing! read more

Tab Milktea is a gem. Its tucked away in west seattle, but one of my favorite places to get thai tea. The flavor and sweetness level is on point and the owner is so sweet. read more

I recommend this place! This place operates out of a commissary kitchen. Meaning - you won't see a storefront when looking for the place. I arrived at the kitchen and ordered two bottles on a Sunday afternoon - classic milk tea and Thai red milk tea. Both were good and they were freshly made when ordered. The lady was friendly. She asked about my preference (sugar and ice level) and quickly made my drinks. When I was leaving, the lady was servicing two other customers who were asking questions about the drinks. I overheard the lady asking them what kind of tea they like (milk based, etc) and providing detailed info on the ingredients. Now that is great service! read more

I'm so happy to have the new boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee in our neighborhood. They are really fresh, tasty drinks with super friendly owners! You can choose from many sizes that will fit your need - I recommend trying them all!! read more

Tab Milktea - Fresh milk w/ brown sugar boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Been awhile since my last visit. Every time I visit Seattle I'd come to this place for some amazing drinks. Watch out cause their drinks are made from tea leaves, they can keep you awake for hours. read more

Tab Milktea - Been Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

BF found this place through a facebook ad and what A GEM! Don't be alarmed when google maps takes you to a shady looking building. It's just the commissary kitchen the owner makes her food and drink out of. we ordered the viet coffee and jasmine green milk tea AND LET ME TELL YOU...As a self-Proclaimed boba snob, this place is legit. No powder crap here. Boba is cooked to perfection and the sweetness doesn't overpower the flavor of the tea. It's heaven!! We will be repeat costumers ( and also try the pho next time) read more

The owner is so friendly and helpful, the drinks have all been wonderful, absolutely try this place. It's a total gem!

What a great find! Don't judge based on the outside. Highly recommend their milk tea: thai green milk tea and peach milk tea. It's better than these franchise bubble tea places. The boba has that nice chew and consistency. Also tried their pho and bun bo hue which tasted good as well. The chef/owner does everything. I expected to wait longer but she was super fast and very friendly. I will come back to this place. read more

Drove one hour to try this boba, so worth it! She was also very nice. A unique flavor and tastes fresh

The BEST! This boba is sooo good and everything is made fresh with no powder or syrups. Highly recommend and wish more people knew about this place! read more

Love the owner and the drinks. Very quick service! I would recommend to anyone looking for unique and good drinks.

Absolutely delicious milk tea. Definitely a hidden gem in west seattle (for now at least)!