This spot was a taste of home for me. It tastes exactly like what I would expect, the amazing…read morearomas of the teas will hit your nose when you walk in. It was quite busy when I arrived but the team works hard and fast. The interior is clean with several seating options. I strongly recommend going for the signature combo if you like a topping heavy drink/snack and the classic milk tea flavor. However, you cannot go wrong with any of the beverages.

I visited Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea recently (Tuesday 1 pm) and thought the shop itself was really…read morecute. There were about 8 other people in the restaurant, sitting. When I walked in, there were two kiosks available for ordering, and my drink was made pretty quickly, which I appreciated. The wait time was short. I ordered the Peach Oolong Lemon Tea with water chestnut popping balls and crystal boba. The drink itself was tasty & refreshing, flavorful, and not overly thick. Next time I'd probably order it at 50% sweetness. I've learned that I personally prefer tapioca pearls, but I still enjoyed what I ordered overall. What threw me off a bit was the customer service experience. Before I ordered, I noticed the staff being very warm, chatty, and engaged with several other customers. Because of that, my interaction stood out compared to mine. I wasn't greeted when I came in, and when I picked up my drink, I mentioned that I was new to boba and asked what I should order next time if I like the tapioca pearls best. The response was a quick & abrupt, "brown sugar balls," and the employee immediately walked away before I could ask anything else. Maybe it was just an off moment or maybe I'm overthinking it, but I did leave feeling a little unwelcome. Since I saw the kind of friendly conversation and guidance being given to other customers, I honestly thought I could ask a simple question too. That said, the drink was genuinely good, so I'd probably give the shop one more try and see if the experience feels different next time. Overall, the drinks were solid, but the customer service could've been warmer.

One of the best bubble tea places around! They have a big menu, and you can never go wrong with the…read moreSea Salt Coffee here. They do get busy at times, but their drinks are always consistent and the service is pretty fast. I also recently noticed that they use organic milk for their drinks, which made me even more impressed. It's great to see a shop that cares about the quality of ingredients they use. Jay, the owner, always stands behind the quality of his drinks and the service. I've been here multiple times, both to grab drinks to go and to sit and work for a while. It's always a pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend!

Good boba, winter melon milk tea is really good. Boba is nicely cooked and sweet…read more Super packed inside always and loud, not very good ambiance if you want to sit there.

So I popped in with a friend (right before closing) and I wish I wish I WISH we arrived sooner! The…read morestaff (especially the woman who took our order) were friendly and efficient despite the last minute rush. The vibes were everything and you could come with a few people or even solo and enjoy a book, some pho, decor that honors anything and everything chill, and one of their deliciously addictive egg coffees. Yes, you read that correctly, EGG coffee. Iced Egg Coffee, to be more specific. It's sweet, satisfying, refreshing, and you'll want it again and again. The amount of times I've tried to mimic this at home is downright embarrassing...which means that another trip is in order! I have my eye on the Toffee Milk, Saigonese Shake, and Artichoke Refresher. The menu honors traditional Vietnamese fare and fusion, so everyone can find something to enjoy :D Would I come back? Definitely, and I'm bringing everyone. Well, 3 others, because that's all I can fit in my car; but I'm telling everyone :D Enjoy!

A customer for years - Chill Zone is a great little gem on Harrison St, tucked away just off the…read moreside of the Safeway. It's become a favorite spot for my daughter and me, and we've even hosted several hangouts for her friends there. It's the perfect low-key environment for a small group. The interior has a great vibe; kids (and likely plenty of adults) love making the origami cranes that decorate the room. My daughter and her friends always head straight for the traditional seating area with the pillows on the floor, though there are plenty of regular tables if you prefer the standard setup. On the menu, the Beef Banh Mi is a standout. It's easily the best you'll find in this part of town without making the trek out to the Eden Center. The meat is juicy, the roll is excellent, and they offer it with or without an egg. The secret stars of the menu, however, are the basil fries. They are excellent and come with a fantastic house-made dipping sauce that pulls it all together. While my daughter is the boba fan of the duo, I stick to the coffee and smoothies. Just be cautious with the Vietnamese coffee--if you aren't a seasoned veteran, that caffeine kick will have your heart racing for hours. The staff is consistently fast, friendly, and efficient. It's a local neighborhood staple that we'll keep coming back to. My only complaint is that they are not a coffee shop for early AM!

Stopped by here on a whim and wow this place is so cute!…read more Aesthetics of this place are very thought out and provides an inviting experience. For Boba, I recommend the Flan Boba. I have yet to have met anyone who has not enjoyed that flavor. I will need to come back to try the Banh Mi, but purely off first impression, I really like this place. Give these guys a chance - you may just like it!

Hard pass on this new bubble tea Spot. We live down the street and used to get Infinitea all the…read moretime so we had to try Boba with Mi when it opened. Sadly, it was a HUGE letdown. The milk teas were all super bland with absolutely no taste of anything other than plain milk. The boba was flavorless (absolutely no honey taste) and the four people in our party just ended up tossing most of the tea away. At 100% sugar, it really could have just been straight whole milk which was sad. I wouldn't bother trying the food because if the boba is that flavorless and it's their name, can't really imagine the food being much better. Everyone was so incredibly disappointed to see that our go to spot was replaced by this. With a million great options at Eden Center, trust me you'll want to skip Boba with Mi and get basically anything else.

Genuinely OBSESSED with this lovely juice shop! I had never had sugar cane juice before, but when I…read morewalked by this cute little shop and their lovely cart outside displaying every type of fruit imaginable, I knew I had to give it a try. They have a huge selection of drinks, all based on their freshly made sugarcane juice. I just got the classic juice since it was my first time trying sugarcane, but I'll definitely be back to sample some of the other fruity combos. It was delightful -- not too sweet, with notes of honey and an almost floral-like flavor. At $7 a cup, it was definitely pricey, but pretty reasonable for the area as I've also seen plenty of cafes and boba shops charge similar prices for lower quality drinks. The staff was super friendly, and I love that they had one of their juicing machines right next to the register. It was really fun to watch them work, and the machine spit out all the extra sugar cane skins / peelings into a giant wooden bucket that you could take from. The sugarcane had a great aroma, and the peelings are a fun way to keep kids entertained.

I found this amazing juice shop at the Eden Center, and it's truly one of a kind! What makes it so…read moreunique is that they freshly press sugar cane right in front of you. You can mix the fresh cane juice with a variety of fruits like kumquat, coconut, mango, or strawberry for a custom, refreshing drink. I originally stopped by just for the juice, but I noticed they also offer Vietnamese specialty entrées, which looked delicious. Ordering is convenient -- you can use the iPads or place your order at the counter. They also have a cute dine-in area if you want to stay, or you can grab your drink to go. I'm so glad I decided to stop in. The fresh-pressed cane juice was incredibly refreshing and definitely worth it!

This is the only place I know of in the area that sells fried tofu, rice crepes (banh cuon/uot),…read moreand che at the scale that they do. Overall, the food is good. I once had a durian smoothie here that was nice (they said they use fresh durian). Unfortunately service sucks. You use context clues to get in a line at the end of the store, order with an employee after they're done and look at you, have your order number flashed at you (which you're obligated to memorize as you do not get a receipt or physical number), and then you hover around the front of the store until you're called via your number. My biggest gripe is that they hire non-Viet speaking workers to take your order and expect you to understand them when they butcher the name of the foods. I ordered some cha ca (fish patty since I saw it in the glass container by the front on the counter and pointed it at) and the lady kept saying chacachinchacasong quickly 2-3x. I asked her what do you mean? She repeated it. I said I don't understand what you're saying. She looks to her non-viet speaking coworker, shakes her head, and says "chino" with an attitude. Eventually I come to realize after some pondering that she said "cha cá sóng (raw fish patty)" "cha cá chín (cooked fish patty)". I'd recommend management to remind the ladies to say things slowly if the customer does not understand or say "raw" or "cooked" if they cannot adequately pronounce Vietnamese to their large Vietnamese customer population. I'd also recommend not to insult the target customer in front of them.

I always try to stop by here once a month to pick up a big order of their fried items like the…read moremushroom tofu, green pork balls, and spring rolls (which are my absolute favorite. Their che is pretty decent too and I love their cassova with salted peanuts is SO good. You will absolutely find something if you stop by for a visit. Plus you get a free soy milk if you order over $35 (pretty sure but it's on their store as to what the amount is) of items. It might seem hectic upon arrival but it's really not. You wait your turn to get served and when you're done ordering they'll flash a number at you that you need to remember. Then you wait until your number is flashed by the cashier so you can pay and pick up. For those who don't want to deal with the hectic parking in Eden Center, stop by on a weekday in the later afternoon.

Fast service, we were able to get our order very quickly even though it was a big orderread more

Pretty clean and sleek shop. You order from the kiosks with one person working in the back. Very…read moreefficient. There were some online orders that kept printing, so our order took a while while people came in picked up and went. The ascetics in shop were cute and it's nice to people watch outside in eden center :) We got our 3 boba tea's to go, one oolong with brown sugar, one with biscoff and boba and one was a fruit slur.

If you're going here: absolutely get the fried buns with condensed milk and EAT IT IMMEDIATELY!!!…read moreIt's so good that it'll melt in your mouth :) The beef noodle soup had generous portions of meat and I was impressed! The braised pork was okay as well as the cold tofu pudding. I wouldn't recommend the matcha here.

Back at One Tea again for some boba and popcorn chicken!…read more This time I ordered the classic milk tea, which was good, but their peach tea lemonade is still my all time fave. Mixed it up a bit on the popcorn chicken order as well and got the curry seasoning, which was delicious. Such a big serving too that I even had some for lunch the next day!

Poké here is excellent. Very quality and they are generous in their portions. Even as a vegetarian,…read moreI love getting the tofu and regular shoyu sauce. The service here is also super friendly and kind.

Pretty good, fish tasted fresh and there were lots of topping options. I do wish they would have…read moregiven more fish and toppings, instead of filling it with so much rice. The service was quick and convenient, and the place had decent outdoor seating.

The bottom line: 4.5 stars--it's boba+ and we like it, especially taro milk tea with boba or some…read moreof the specialty drinks. The weekend service is pretty quick, it's in the fun industrial section of Ballston mall, and it's a the same price as other boba (always a tad pricey unless you're in Taiwan). Once in a while they're out of traditional boba, but no big deal. We will keep coming back for our chewy, sugary tea treat.

This is a chain location and they have consistent quality I'd say! Very easy to order usually only…read moreone person or two behind the bar but orders always come out within 5 to 8 minutes! You have the kiosk, the menu up above and you can also ask the worker for help which I did and she was very friendly and helpful! My drink was good. I think I will stick to my Thai iced tea or Matcha milk tea because I just tried the rosehip and it wasn't too sweet, but it didn't taste like rose. Tasted like a spin on strawberry, with milk, wasn't my favorite. It's noones fault, just not my taste. And it's very casual with lots of seating in the Ballston food hall .