For our workplace potluck, we ordered the popcorn chicken party tray, and the boba & toppings station, with 2 kinds of tea (Milk Tea and Jasmine Green Tea) enough for 50ppl. Everything (including utensils, cups and straws) were well prepared and it's ready to serve at our party! It's a HIT! ordering with Tapioca express is super easy and they are so helpful on preparing everything ready to serve! Saved us time and effortless! Highly recommended! read more

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We had the coconut icy with boba, 50% sugar was great for me and it was quite a refreshing treat on a hot day! We also had the honeydew tea, not my favorite personally. Plenty of tables inside and stuff always friendly. read more

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My husband really wanted me to try this place since this was one of his favorites in highschool/college years :) There's a nice parking lot so you don't have to worry much about parking. Noise level can be an issue but it's not too bad. Service was good based on the to go orders I got. Food: Popcorn chicken -- this is apparently a very popular item and I can see why, it was pretty good and definitely satisfy any cravings. Love the texture and flavors Pork chop bento -- this was good, they have a variety of items in the bento such as veggies minced meats, egg, etc. the bowl was definitely hefty but there was definitely a lot of rice Taiwanese meatball -- to be honest, I wasn't a big fan of this as I expected an actual meatball, but it was more like a big dumpling filled with meats. The flavors was also not my favorite. However, my 2 year old wanted to try and he loved it haha. Overall, it was a pretty solid place and fun to try. read more

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Nice place that we haven't come to in nearly 3 years. Got Wintermelon SB AND mango sb and HK milk tea. read more

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They should rename it Tapioca Slow. Three employees behind the counter, only three orders ahead of us, and yet it took a full 30 minutes to get three non-blended drinks and an order of fish cakes. Ironically, the fish cakes came out faster than the drinks. Maybe the staff are new, but there was zero sense of urgency. To be fair, the drinks are solid and the food is tasty--but the sluggish service and muggy atmosphere really drag down the experience. If they could match the quality of their menu with some actual hustle, this place would be a win. read more

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I grew up with Tapioca Express in California and was very happy to find this location still kicking, especially with all the trendy boba shops popping up left and right. If you want to know what it was like to get a Taiwanese snack in the early 2000's, this is the place to be. My first order of business is to try the popcorn chicken. The seasoning is spot on with the requisite fried basil, so you know it's legit. The chicken is also cooked well, although if I'm picky I think they could up the dark meat, as the white meat pieces were not as juicy. Still, I would this chicken up against any Taiwanese restaurant in the eastside. I also got the minced pork noodle, which was just ok. The noodles are actually cooked very well, but the pork is just fine in terms of texture and flavor. I did enjoy the pickles, possibly the best part of this dish. The restaurant interior is an endearing time capsule. There's a wall of comic books and cafe style seating. This is truly a great place to just hang out and kill time. I hope to come back and do just that, while trying more of the extensive menu. read more

Tapioca Express - popcorn chicken! so damn good - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Great food and authentic transitional Taiwanese cuisine. Like those pop chicken and curry a lot!!!!

Founded in the San Gabriel Valley in 1999, Tapioca Express has expanded to 29 stores along the West Coast through a franchise model. We stopped into their Redmond location in the Overlake Center strip mall, for a short sit-down of beverages with a lot of boba (tapioca pearls). It's a large space inside, with far apart tables with plenty of seating to encourage a longer stay. You place your order with a friendly staff member, and your name gets called out a few moments later. All of the drinks are within the 4 - 7 dollar range, with an upcharge for added boba. My daughter and I tried two different drinks. The italian soda (mango flavor) was different so decided to try that with boba. it was OK, would have been fine with free refills if ordered at a sit-down restaurant for that price, but just as a drink by itself, there are better choices. The other drink was a Yogurt frost, and it definitely tasted very strongly of yogurt (i.e. fermented milk), approaching Greek yogurt taste. The generous amount of tapioca boba given really did add a lot to the taste and texture, and was super glad we included it. There are other stores in this mall that we have been to, but first time in this particular store. Note that the mall's topography is different, where one end of the mall is probably one to two stories above the other end....the outdoor mall wouldn't be practical in snowy/icy weather. read more

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Disappointing Experience Service was extremely slow. After placing my order, they told me they ran out of boba and casually asked if I wanted something else instead. No apology or effort to make it right. It honestly felt like they're just here to take your money with no regard for customer service. Worst of all, the bubble tea wasn't even good. There are plenty of better spots nearby--skip this one. read more

Amazing place to get Taiwanese snacks, my favorite spot to get popcorn chicken. The drinks here very good too, very quick and casual. Super friendly service, I would come back. read more

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My go to spot for popcorn chicken. I always get the 3 star spice and they always come out delicious. Perfectly fried, chicken always juicy, seasoning is top tier. Service was fast, I got the popcorn chicken in less than 5 mins. They also have a lot of drink options and snacks. read more

Tapioca Express - Popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I really wanted to like this place, but did not meet any expectiations at all. Pros: Large dining area, opens late, many bored games to play and manga to read. Cons: Service and drinks aren't that good. We waited 20+ minutes for our food, and there weren't that many customers at the time. When the server finally brought it out, the guy just left it at the pickup table without saying anything. Thai tea (no modifications) was watery and not sweet at all, if anything it was just slightly bitter. I don't think we drank more than pictured. Food was ok, we got the tonkatsu plate and the pork chop noodle soup. Both were thin. Katsu tasted better than pork chop, and pork chop tasted like popcorn chicken if that's your thing. read more

Tapioca Express - thai tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Always love their food because it's comfort taiwanese food. The popcorn chicken always hits the spot and their soup noodles are delicious. Their prices are fair and the staff is helpful, and attentive, which is really appreciated, especially during a cyclone that hit the Seattle coast and sent many cities into a days-long power outage. The owners were kind and helped everyone find an outlet. The drinks are an amazing treat and they'll offer sugar and topping adjustments to everything! Love coming here to do some work on a quiet day. Thank you tap ex staff for being so kind read more

Tapioca Express - Pork noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Popcorn chicken with basil is our fave! Lots of parking available and tables/booths for seating. They even have comic books and board games. Friendly staff! Order at the counter and seat yourself. Menu is quite extensive with both food and drinks. read more

Tapioca Express - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I used to be an addict to Tapioca Express way back when it was Edmonds but unfortunately the building caught on fire or something and I thought all hope was lost. I was driving past this area few months back while volunteering with a dog shelter (I live in on the west side btw so to come all the way out here takes me roughly 45 minutes). Back in Edmonds, it was 2 minute drive and I would visit 2-3 times a week no joke haha!! I'm now sitting here on my 2nd visit to the Redmond location and I can't believe I went 3+ years without my Mango Yogurt Frost and popcorn chicken! I probably can't come as often but I'm probably going to be around at least once a month (although this month it's already the 2nd trip). Glad that Tapioca Express still exists nonetheless! I love the yogurt frost!!! No where else compares to how delicious it is. read more

Tapioca Express - Mango Yogurt Frost - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Ever since the Edmonds location burnt down, my family and I have been coming here after we go to chop it up for men's haircuts. Here's my order: Popcorn chicken, up to 3* Calamari Taro snow bubble with mini boba Combo Yogurtfrost with boba Lychee icy with lychee jelly Milk tea with boba I used to partake in boba weekly, I've slowed down-- but trust me, it takes training read more

I will come here every time not for their Boba or Tea but for their popcorn chicken. I haven't had better popcorn chicken in this area before. In fact it's my second favourite place for popcorn chicken. The best one which I ever liked was in Irvine, CA. The ambience is pretty average. Tables are not super clean and feels sticky. Not super clean environment but gosh those popcorn chicken! Just amazing. read more

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i would give this 0 stars if i could. Poor terribly slow service. I called online 15 minutes prior to order 1 drink with no customizations to try and make it easier on the staff as last time i went it was busy, and when I got to the store people in line that i saw walk in were served before me! the store was not busy. when I went to check with the cashier he said yes it's almost ready and started making it right in front of me. the one single drink took almost 10 minutes which doesn't seem like a lot but i was expecting to pick it up and leave right after, and was almost late after. would not go again its overpriced and on top of all that my drink didn't even taste good do not order mango fruit tea. read more

A tapioca express serving popcorn chicken without any sweet chili sauce??? And the dudes behind the counter not knowing what I'm talking about is craaazy, it's been at every tap ex I've ever visited except this one. I feel like they were gaslighting me lol. That's like serving milk tea and not having boba in stock. read more

The food here is delightful and the closest to Taiwan I've had in Seattle. Now you should know they only have one blender and do damn well with it. But this'll mean if a long line come through, blended drinks will take a bit of time. It tends to be two to three employees and they work hard. The chicken steak here is really good. Popcorn chicken is really good too! It's authentic to me! read more

I haven't tried their hot tea before and I was surprised how delicious it was ! It's a non diary milk tea with hazelnut flavor and it was absolutely above and beyond my expectation! The only problem I had was it was barely lukewarm I would have really enjoyed it if it was a warmer. Overall I love this place for the boba ! They seem to have a lot of food options as well, may be something I would try in the future Overall a decent place for both hot and cold tea ! They serve not just tea but coffee as well read more

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I ordered the Matcha Latte with sea salt foam on top. As soon as I opened the lid to smell it and take a sip, I physically recoiled... it smelt like chemicals and melted plastic. But I decided to take a sip anyway because maybe the smell was the plastic cup? I immediately opened my car door to spit it out. After I spit it out I had this weird tingle feeling on my tongue and had to wash my mouth out. I will not be ordering from here again. I hope no one else experiences that! read more

I had just thought this place's drinks were ok, but the food is better! I really like their popcorn chicken. But the inside is spacious and they have board/card games to play, plus they close later, and service is pretty standard. read more

Tapioca Express - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I can never go wrong with Tap Ex. I was so sad that there wasn't one in Edmonds anymore :( My go to comfort food is the popcorn chicken. I've been eating it since I was a little kid. I enjoy the variety of the drink and dessert menu too :) read more

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Something special is cooking here and i'm all for it! I can't believe the excellent assistance i received in deciding on my milk. Can't wait to come back and enjoy again. All the best, - Nathan read more

THE POPCORN CHICKEN IS THE BEST! It was so flavorful and the basil only made it better. It was crispy on the outside and nice in the inside. We got spicy and non-spicy, wish the spicy one was a bit more but still good nonetheless. They also had kimbap at the counter which was $5 and pretty good for what it was! Their menu was pretty big with drinks and food - they been had mexican drinks! I got the hot HK tea late and it was really good. Not a sweets person so I got 25% sugar and it was perfect. They had a lot of seating spaces and a whole collection of manga which was cool! read more

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One of the few places you can get boba and authentic Taiwanese food late at night on the Eastside. Their boba and slushies are reasonably priced and taste great. All their snacks are a great deal as well, including the popcorn chicken, fish cakes (reminds me of when I lived in Taiwan), and string beans. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Tapioca Express - chicken cutlet meal - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Tapioca express used to be a regular stop for my family. Came back the other day for the first time in a while and was disappointed to see the portions significantly reduced. The taste is still the same (good) but the pieces of meat in my railroad bento were super thin and left me hungry after the meal. Also, they got the order wrong which happens but caused the wait to be long. read more

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Great service - I was greeted immediately by staff as soon as I stepped in. The first Tapioca Express I had was in San Diego and so I was happy to find one here in WA State. They seem to have a full menu here, not just fried snacks and drinks so that's pretty cool! The inside of the store feels like a cafe, with booths and some board games and books available. This feels like a great place to hang out with friends. Great price for drinks too! Most beverage places I've been too are now skyrocketing around $6-$8 a cup. Glad they're keeping it affordable, which I know right now has got to be tough. read more

A great no frills boba place. Cheap prices with a huge menu. Has booths for hanging out w friends. read more

Tapioca Express - Green apple icy, lychee icy - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

The best boba and popcorn chicken ever! When I lived in the area I would go at least 2 times a week and was so sad when I had to move to Az! I still come to visit Washington a few times a year now and when I do I come here as much as possible! Truly the best in my option! read more

This, is a video of my friend drinking the boba. Tomorrow we are going to try boba again to see if we like it or not, but just as friends! This was a great experience and am looking forward to the future - Gelan P.s. this was great, you can see them making the balls in house! read more

I honestly come here for the Elote Fries, instead of drinks. However, Tapioca Express has a wide range of snacks and meals available on their menu to order, which includes fish balls, popcorn chicken, pork belly rice, and more! During this COVID-19 pandemic, indoor dining is closed, but you can place an online order across several platforms for pick-up. Pre-pandemic, this place was a lively place to hangout with music, books, and games. read more

Tapioca Express - Elote Fries w/ Flamin' Funyons - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Major health code violations. Two biggest: 1. A cup dropped on the floor and the lady making the drink it picked it right back up and made the drink in it 2. There was a hair in the popcorn chicken I ordered The tea was not bad, but wont be coming here again due to the unsanitary practices. read more

Ordered a total of five drinks, two were exactly the same order a large Vietnamese coffee with coffee jelly. One of the Viet coffee came with no issue, the other one came with a bunch of coffee grounds (at least about one-eight of the large cup). At first we thought the lady had given us a wrong order cause it looked like crushed Oreos, until we took a sip and also compared it with the other drink. We politely asked why it's like that, she explained it's just "the way they make their drinks". She didn't apologize or even initiate to change the drink despite showing her the other one she made didn't even looked like it. She seemed irritated while making the new cup. I got back to my seat so I could finally enjoy my drink with the group, however the second cup barely tasted any coffee at all. It was totally watered down, so I went back to tell the other girl about the issue but the original server managed making my drink again. I watched her this time as she poked my old drink with a knife, rinse the knife with water, pour my old drink into a new cup and just added couple pumps of syrup and seal the cup. Lol She handed me the drink without saying anything at all and started showing an attitude. Eventually the third cup she made came with a bare minimum (grass jelly!). At this point, I am just lost for words and felt embarrassed to ask her to make my drink correctly. I left and thank her for making my last drink. I would understand if there was a long line around but it was slow. I know I wouldn't enjoy drinking a cup filled with coffee grounds, idk bout anyone else tho. Also, they need to watch what they are saying in "foreign language" and think you won't be able to understand a single word they're saying. Based on this, I wouldn't go back to this establishment with all these experiences. read more

Tapioca Express - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This is my go-to place for quick takeout lunch and dinner. I especially recommend the lunch boxes. Popcorn chicken is our favorite one. It comes with a drink and we love their strong green tea (light ice; no sugar). If u have time, it is also a great sit down. Very nice setting to spend time to chitchat with family and friends. Service is fast; wait about 10-15 mins max for fresh cooked food. read more

Tapioca Express - This is the popcorn chicken lunch box with iced green tea. Yum!! - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

What a great place and price. The boba is soooo good~~~~. The foods fresh nd doesn't taste frozen at all. I would highly recommend this place. read more

This place has a huge variety for drinks, some of which are hit or miss. Their food though is fairly good. Highly recommend popcorn chicken and beef noodle soup. Beef noodle soup is extremely flavorful and honestly probably one of the best I've had. Their popcorn chicken with basil is always fresh and consistent. Their railroad bentos and katsu curry is also pretty good. read more

Order a about 40bucks food and waited around 25mins to got my food ready. And called the store to tell then what's going on and the manager just asking me said So...you just want the refund? And I do like my Money back when the shxt happened to you. And Not even a apology lol. Thanks for the refund a least. Why is so hard to say sorry ??? read more

Tapioca Express - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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It's just alright! I think their smoothie/slush drinks are much better than the Boba. The bubble tea just tastes pretty sweet and artificial. It hurt my stomach a bit after drinking. The slush drink we got was the lychee and it was really refreshing for summer, just a bit expensive... What really did it for me to give 3/5 was the service. No one really seemed to want to answer the questions and the cashier just pointed to the sign when I asked about recommendations. I don't imagine coming back that often unless if I'm in the area. read more

Tapioca Express - Taiwanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington