Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #99…read more Moge Tee is a chain from Mainland China that also has a couple of locations in Michigan which I've visited and mostly enjoyed. They have a bit higher quality tea than most boba shops that came before them, but have since been overshadowed. This particular location is inside the Nan Noodle restaurant, making it a convenient place to order from while slurping on noodles. They have a kiosk for ordering near the front door. When we visited, there was only one worker who was cranking out a huge order of drinks (I'm talking 20+ drinks). Unfortunately we were behind that large order so it took over 30 minutes before our drink was ready. Dahongpao Bubble Milk Tea, Large, 50% Sugar, 50% Ice ($7) - The taste of the milk tea first starts out very nutty, a bit roasty, and quite sweet (distinct and separate from the sweetener). It then descends into something that's almost a little stale and tastes mildly of rancid fat. I feel like there's a chance that the creamer they used in the drink is old and/or on the cusp of going bad. It's not a super strong taste, but it's there, giving the drink an unpleasant aftertaste. The boba is very good however. Golden pearls, smaller than average boba with great chew and bounce. They are soaked for a while in sugar solution, giving them a sweet taste that penetrates the top layer of the boba. Due to the soak, some of the boba sticks together into larger balls, and the exteriors have a softer velvety layer rather than being smooth. Milk Tea Rating: 1/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 I have to assume that their drinks don't normally taste rancid... Maybe something was just wrong with my taste buds that day? Then again, given my disappointment, I visited another boba shop right after and that one tasted fine. Note: My rating of 3 is because the boba and milk tea have equal weighting. The boba is very good while the milk tea is terrible due entirely to the rancid/stale aftertaste. Bathrooms - Two larger ones, shared with Nan Noodles.

Got the watermelon slush but it was watermelon tea so that was cranky since I had it at night. Not…read moresure if I didn't read the kiosk properly or they just didn't mention that. Glad they didn't use a lot of tea since i was still able to fall asleep but just a bummer. They do have pretty fast service, as the girl handled a few drinks like it was very quick and got it done after I finished using the restroom. Would come back!

Young Tea is a rarity in the Seattle/Bellevue tea shop scene, pairing premium quality drinks with a…read moregenuinely nice space to relax and drink it. I only had a few minutes to spend, but would definitely come back to hang out longer. the one caveat is the food. I had the popcorn chicken, which was decent, but a pretty small portion for the price. I'm reviewing this as a tea shop though, in which regard it's an easy 5/5!

Service is friendly and the cafe is large! Unfortunately the cafe is pretty dirty. We came here to…read morestudy but all the surfaces of the tables were covered in food or drink and we didn't feel comfortable staying for long. They do have a large variety of teas which are traditional and pretty good! Would recommend as a quick stop but not as a sit down or study cafe.

May/June means it's MANGO SEASON! So naturally, I had to come get my mango fix satisfied. I got my…read morefavorite Pomelo & Mango with Sago, and Mango Romance, to share with a friend and we both enjoyed our mango party thoroughly. Like many other local Asian dessert spots, this place uses a self service model for food collection, utensils/water, and bussing dishes. Upon ordering, you get a buzzer, find your own table, and help yourself to water and utensils at the kiosks. Service is friendly but they could do a better job with wiping down tables between guests, and the interior is a little chaotic with stacks of mango boxes visible to customers. Still, I appreciate the consistently delicious treats.

I am officially obsessed with Hui Lau Shan. My husband first went there as part of a team outing…read moreand brought me back the coconut jelly with mango and the mango mochi... and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. They were both so good--perfectly sweet, refreshing, and just incredibly satisfying. I've sent him back every single day for the past 8 days to bring me the exact same order--that's how amazing it is! I've also tried their mango with coconut strips (so delicious, but definitely best enjoyed there since it's more of a frozen dessert), and the mango and coconut with sago drink, which held up great as a takeout drink. Honestly, mango is the star here, and you really can't go wrong with anything mango on the menu. I keep telling myself I'll branch out and try more items, but my favorites are just too good to pass up. If you're even thinking about trying this place--do it! You'll absolutely want to go back again and again.

Aesthetically pleasing cup because of the gradient but the actual boba was whatever. Being in the…read moreAsian Family Mart and its food court is a convenience with ample parking in the entire plaza but drinks seem to be just okay. Service is nothing noteworthy as one simply orders on a tablet and then drinks are made. Jasmine Green Milk Tea w/ Boba - the boba had an okay chew but was clumpy with no flavor. Green tea was present but light. Even the milk was a faint creaminess, overall the drink tasted a bit watered down. I'd consider ordering a smoothie instead of tea drinks.

Since the first visit, I have come several times because my son and I both love the avocado shake…read more Unfortunately, today the shake got dropped and when I asked the lady, she said "没办法" which basically means there's nothing she can do. I understand that it's not her fault the drink was dropped, but other drink places have never had a problem remaking a drink that fell down. Because, things happen. Especially with a toddler. And particularly if you're charging $11 for one bbt after tax! I will look for another bbt place which is a bit more thoughtful of their customers and become a regular there.

TL;DR: for such a large chain, this place is really disappointing. Boba is cooked unevenly. Sago is…read morenothing but a huge goopy clump. Not worth spending $10 on a cup here. I thought I'd give this chain a try and I was very disappointed. Parking: mall garage, free. Atmosphere: no seating, long lines for ordering, waiting for your order to be completed is longer than waiting in the line (I presume it is because they fill mobile orders at the same time). Menu: posted on the back wall above the register, also a smaller menu at the beginning of the ribbon divider. Service: order and pay at the front, wait for your order to be announced, grab your own straw. Mango Sago Smoothie: I requested 30% sweetness and it was still very sweet but that wasn't the worst part--it wasn't until I reach the bottom of the cup that I saw the sago was nothing but two large coagulated clumps. It was clearly poorly made and not fresh. The mango tasted mediocre and was nothing to write home about. The boba was also very unevenly cooked and was mushy on the outside and rubbery/hard inside. I noticed this on the first sip and wasn't going to stand back in the 10 minute queue to get it remade. I'm all for bubble tea joints and I honestly thought the drinks would be better quality for a chain so large that I hear about.

Keeps messing up my orders!! The drinks are good and all but…read moreout of all the happy lemon locations I've been to, this has been the most disappointing. Both times I've ordered from here, a few drinks will be done wrong! I didn't document the first time but I have for this second time. Almost half the drinks I ordered were done wrong! First drink, f3 + salted cheese - they added boba Second drink, f2 +lychee and boba - they forgot lychee Third drink, f3 + salted cheese - they forgot salted cheese

The first time I tried HeyTea was this Bellevue location and I wasn't impressed with the drinks I…read moretried. But coming back now and getting the guava grape and a pistachio cloud jasmine tea I was much more impressed. Both very good though not in my top tier echelon of tea shop quality. The shop is EXTREMELY small in a width kind of way with zero seating or even countertops to lean against really. The door is also where the line starts so it can awkward if even 1 person is inside waiting in line as it can block the entrance. Also the wait here also always seems quite long as I think they get a LOT of mobile orders so even if you see the shop empty take a look at the # of orders they're working on on the TV if you want to see how crowded they are. They are very professional though and will tell you how long the wait is if it's long, I usually wait 15-20 min each time I order here. I think they blew up in China as a luxury brand, people who even hire others to wait in the long lines in China for them to get the tea! I think they are about using high quality tea in freshly made drinks as kind of their tagline. Definitely worth a try especially for the seasonal fruit drinks I'd say.

Overall: 4 stars…read more Haven't done a HeyTea review in a while but finally went to a new one in Bellevue. This one is a bit off for me compared to the others in the Bay and NYC, but its great to see that its expanding. I love their expanded menu of drinks that appeals to a larger number of flavors. Coconut Mango Boom - I'm not sure what's wrong with this version but something is off balance from the usual. I think the ratio of mango smoothie was not enough so it was starting to taste like a bowl of sago in coconut milk. This drink is only delightful when that perfect balance is maintained. Food: -1 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

There is nothing better than a classic yogurt with purple rice from Yomie's Yogurt-- such a…read moredelicious, chewy, and not-too-sweet dessert to pair with any good meal! This location has a medium-sized parking lot and a lot of seating inside, but the establishment feels a little old. Service here was fast and efficient; they mostly just stick to themselves behind the counter. I had no complaints with my order hence the five-star review. :)

HEALTH HAZARD: plastic in drinks!!!…read more We ordered 2 mango yogurt drinks with purple rice. We got them quickly, but immediately noticed pieces of string / plastic coming out of our straw. We went back to ask them to remake it. The lady said "it's the plastic lid" -- she immediately knew, but didn't offer to remake until we asked. Seems like it's a recurring issue...? RED FLAG. After telling her co-worker, he just shrugged it off and didn't give any attention to us. Very dismissive!! Although they remade the drink, we found plastic AGAIN. Threw away the drinks. They have a poor health rating out front. We should've trusted it.... will never be back!!!!

5 Star on just the Red Bean soup review…read more Meet Fresh was always just a fun place to meet, collab, and vibe for the nostalgia of Taiwan times, was just always meh on most their stuff. Much of the hot soups just had waaaaay too much stuff in them. But adding the red bean soup by itself without all the foo foo stuff maybe 2 years ago was very welcome, albeit it's buried deep in the menu to find. This was very welcome to see and their red bean soup was noteworthy for repeat visits. However, in the last 2 visits, not sure if they changed something in the recipe, the red bean soup is now TOP TIER. Top Tier for USA that is, and well, that's where we are right now. It's DELISH, pick 2 sides, so far always peanuts, and either almond pudding or black sesame ball have been just smile oozing good. So good it's almost always on our minds after a dinner somewhere that we have to stop in at the Bellevue Meet Fresh right after to finish the night. It's so gooooood! Just the red bean soup and 2 sides! Do it!!!!

Came here on a sunny Friday afternoon and tried their $35 dessert set menu as part of Seattle…read moreRestaurant Week special offer! What a deal it is!! The SRW $35 deal comes with 2 drinks, 1 dessert, 1 mini signature, and 1 GIANT shave ice treat!! Got the strawberry and mango combo shave ice and the fruits are nice and fresh! One caveat - because the fruits are fresh, they won't be always on the sweet side and could occasionally be 'tart' (which goes well with the ice cream and the lightly syruped shave ice! If you don't like any tartness from the fresh fruits, I'd recommend ordering the brown sugar shave ice instead!! There was no wait at around 2:30 pm in the afternoon, and the service was fast and friendly! Also appreciate the ambiance and the sound tracks playing in the store!! Highly recommend!!!