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    4.2 (60 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Mango strawberry tea, Thai milk tea
    Faith D.

    I've been to other tea monks that I had a good experience with. This one was not the greatest. They had three people working and we still waited quite a while to order, standing at the counter (no one in line in front of us) and it appeared that they weren't busy making drinks either. Also it was the middle of a weekend day and they had no boba. My mango strawberry tea was ok but wouldn't be something I order again.

    The tea I ordered. Taro monk tea blended.

    Came in the other day to get something nice and cold since it's been really hot and I had a few questions on what I liked because I wanted something with coconut. The young lady Daisy behind the counter and advised me that the taro blended was very good!

    I ordered the strawberry matcha, not bad but weak in flavor, love the cups and the drink selection is great

    Tiger Milk Tea with yogu jelly, delicious!
    Robin W.

    I've had a few types of drinks from here and they're all delicious. Tiger milk tea, a fruit lemonade and a mango lychee milk tea, to name a few. The tiger milk tea is exactly the flavor profile i've been searching for, perfect amount of sweetness without losing out on the flavor of the tea. The mango lychee MT is good but the lychee flavor is more prominent than the mango. Service is whatever, not much to be expected there from a mall kiosk. It being inside a shopping mall, the vibes are what you would expect. Would definitely return!

    Yolanda M.

    Yessenia gave amazing customer service! She was super helpful in giving me caffeine-free drink options and made the experience great

    Quynh N.

    We went to the mall and want something to drink so we tried this place. I would not recommend this place. The drink are bad. We got one jasmine green tea with no sugar and it is okay since it's just the regular tea. Taro smoothie is very bad. It's no flavor and it's not sweet at all. It just taste like water with a little taro smell. Strawberry smoothie is also bad. It's still has a junk of ice there and it taste like strawberry milk. Really bad customer services. The server is not friendly at all. Will not come back to this place again.

    Zen Thai with boba
    Tamanava E.

    Fast and friendly service! Tastes great too! Clarissa was really helpful. Thank you! Will definitely be back for more this summer.

    Jackie B.

    It's been super hot and had to go to the mall and pick up some pre workout. Had to stop by and saw this new boba spot and have to say the mango slushie with boba was not bad. I was not greeted by the cashier but didn't take it personal. They are young kids working at a mall who probably would rather be at the beach. Anyways, I greeted them first and I was welcomed with a smile. Not too long of a wait and there was a steady line of people.

    mango + strawberry green tea

    Jessica was super helpful when I was indecisive, and my order came super quick as well. Also the large is massive for what the price of a regular at other boba shops would be.

    Honey dew smoothie

    Clarrisa was super kind and helpful made my first visit a great one! plus recommend a smoothie which turned out very good

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    Vivian T.

    This Tea Monks location is the third one in SD. It's substantially smaller given the location of the food court in Parkway Plaza as there is just an ordering counter for drinks and pick up. I've already tried some of their milk teas and have also tried their Honeydew drink. I got a Tiger Milk Tea this time and was assured that the half sweet wasn't going to be too sweet which is my preference. The line does get long as they are newer and lots of people wanted drinks. I got my drink in around 10 minutes and my Tiger Milk Tea was actually a brown sugar mixture when I thought it was usually a mix of thai tea and black tea. It was the right amount of sweetness for me! Overall, it's pretty standard boba tea and it will suffice your boba craving at the mall.

    Pomegranate Mango Lemonade

    Yesenia and Clarissa would super nice and asked if I wanted to sample the drink before I purchased and tastes fire!

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    10 months ago

    Clarissa and Chris were super professional and made the drink to perfection. Always like to stop by here when I'm at parkway.

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    5 months ago

    carlos out front helped so much today picking my drink. best customer service i've had in a while.

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    11 months ago

    I had a great experience friendly people Yessenia and Clarissa were very polite and recommended great options. Thank you!

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    Clarissa was very helpful and friendly. She gave a lot of good suggestions. Will come back.

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    clarissa & yesenia were super friendly & helpful! boba is yummy and has the perfect texture

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    Jessica was great! I really enjoyed how nice she was and how knowledgeable she is on the different boba teas

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    They have the best tea ever and the workers Jessica and Natasha are the best ! And ther Matcha milk tea is the bomb!

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    Araceli was very quick and helpful and very polite, good worker definitely should open a boba

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    Kung Fu Tea

    Kung Fu Tea

    4.4(370 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$
    Halal
    Kid friendly

    Many boba shops nowadays are hit or miss with their consistency, but every time I come to Kung Fu…read moreTea, it's always a hit. This location is in the Dobbs Center Shopping Center. The plaza can get busy depending on the time of day, so parking might take a minute, but it's usually manageable. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. The menu is displayed clearly on TV screens to the left of the register, which makes ordering easy. I ordered the Kung Fu Green Milk Tea with boba at 75% sweetness and my partner ordered the Oreo slush. The staff were friendly and the transaction was smooth. They also offer a rewards system linked to your phone number, which is always nice if you come often. Seating here is interesting. There are traditional tables and chairs, but they also have an elevated floor seating area with cushions. It's a pretty large space and I'm curious to see it when the store is busy because it's a unique setup for a boba shop. There is also games provided if you are looking to hang out here with some friends. They also provide free Wi-FI. The real standout here is the boba. It's never mushy or bland. It has that perfect bounce and a rich honey flavor that makes it different from other places. I've heard they produce their own boba, which might explain the consistency. The boba itself is sweet, I recommend lowering your sugar level if you don't like overly sweet drinks. The green milk tea was creamy with clear green tea notes that came through without being overpowering. The Oreo slush was exactly what you'd expect, a classic cookies and cream flavor that was smooth and sweet. That consistency is what keeps me coming back.

    I love Kung Fu Tea...like love love. Every drink I've had has been delicious and consistently on…read morepoint. Not too sweet, super refreshing, and always hits the spot when I'm craving boba. The staff is friendly, fast, and keeps things moving even when it's busy, which I appreciate because I usually want my drink now. It's my go-to place for a little pick-me-up or a fun treat. If you like boba even a little bit, do yourself a favor and come here. You won't regret it.

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    R&B Tea - San Carlos - Mango Green Tea + Aloe Vera

    R&B Tea - San Carlos

    4.2(113 reviews)
    2.3 miSan Carlos
    $$

    R&B Tea is a great boba spot in the area. Their drinks are always consistent, and the milk teas are…read moremade just right. The touch pad ordering system also makes customizing drinks quick and easy. Definitely one of the most reliable boba shops in the area.

    This place has evolved in decor over time. I really do like their teas here and it's usually pretty…read morefast once you order. Only a few times there were one or two people in front of me. Sometimes if I don't feel like chatting I use the kiosk, but in reality because of all the questions and prompting to pay, it's a bit faster to go through the cashier. I haven't played on the claw machines yet but it's pretty to look at. I never win so I don't bother. I generally order the green tea with no sugar and get lychee topping so it sweetens the tea just a little bit. My latest favorite is the Hawaiian Fruit Green Tea. The menu above doesn't give explanation nor does the kiosk really. It states a blend of Hawaiian fruits. Okay?, so this comes in XL only. Well the reason being is because they do put a lot of fruit in it. I wasn't expecting this the first time, and it was so good! I love it. The only downside to this place is that they don't have any hot tea. I was super surprised I didn't notice, probably because I usually go to the tea place down the street. Convenient location in the same plaza as Aldi's. Very small inside, most people just take the order to go. Too loud to actually stay there and work. Great place for a stop over for some great tea.

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    Boba Joy

    Boba Joy

    4.3(181 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Came here on 4/15/26 to grab drinks with the kiddos, and while they thoroughly enjoyed theirs, my…read moreexperience didn't quite hit the mark this time. I ordered a chai, and unfortunately it was so watered down that the chai flavor was barely there. I really tried to stick it out (I'm not one to ask for remakes), but it just wasn't enjoyable--honestly felt like I was drinking cold milk. That said, the young man at the front was incredibly sweet and attentive. He didn't hesitate at all to offer a remake or let me choose something different, which I appreciated. I decided to try a strawberry matcha with clear boba instead. It was a bit better, but still not quite right--too much ice and boba, and not enough matcha flavor coming through. This visit didn't meet my expectations, but I still have love for this spot and will definitely be back. Next time, I'll probably be more specific and ask for more balanced proportions upfront. Overall, I still recommend stopping by--I think most people will really enjoy it.

    Wow! First time trying this place and it was delish! I was craving a boba and popcorn chicken…read more The two gals working that day were super helpful and patient as I asked my questions before ordering! I ordered two popcorn chicken and two bobas to go. When we ate the chicken at home, we paired it with rice. TBH, one al a carte popcorn chicken would've been good for two if eaten with rice at home. The popcorn chicken wasn't as tasty as others I've had before - I was thinking it'd be more like Taiwanese style. It was crunchy and there is some mild seasoning. For drinks, we got milk tea with boba and taro smoothie with boba. The milk tea wasn't super flavorful. On the contrary, the taro was a little too sweet. But at least the boba was nice and chewy! Would come back and try other things. Nice to have more boba spots in the area!

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    Trinitea Tea - Trinitea Milk Tea!

    Trinitea Tea

    4.2(501 reviews)
    2.5 miSan Carlos
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    I arrived at Trinitea Tea right when they opened to get some work done on my laptop. There was…read morealready a pair of customers at the register, so I used the restroom before ordering and settling in. The restroom was fairly clean and spacious. Afterward, I was greeted by the employee and ordered a taro milk tea with honey boba. I've been to this location a few times before and have always liked the chewiness and sweetness of their boba. I figured coming right at opening would mean I'd get the freshest batch, but that wasn't the case this time. The boba was mushy and not bouncy at all. It felt like it had been sitting for a while, possibly from the night before and kept warm. Considering boba is an extra $0.75, it was disappointing and didn't feel worth the add-on. Taro milk tea ($4.59 + 0.75 for boba) The milk tea itself was standard. It tasted like a typical taro milk tea made from a powdered mix. There were still some powder clumps at the bottom, but it wasn't a huge deal. A quick stir helped, and the flavor itself was fine. Service and ambiance The employee was very kind, and the ordering process was quick and smooth. I got my drink pretty fast. There's free WiFi, plenty of open tables, and outlets at some of them, which makes it a good spot to work or stay for a while. Music was playing overhead, but at a level where it was not distracting.

    This spot is really comfy and cute. The tea itself was a bit sweet for me but the barista adjusted…read moreit for me. I think maybe the combination I chose wasn't the best one but she was friendly and quick service. Would definitely love to come back because there is a comfy cozy vibe and the board games! Also, love all the paintings :)

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    Trinitea Tea - Royal Milk Tea w/ honey boba & Thai Tea w/honey boba & rainbow jelly

    Royal Milk Tea w/ honey boba & Thai Tea w/honey boba & rainbow jelly

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    4.8(8 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    This place is very interesting in a good way of course. They are located inside Wong's on…read moreUniversity Ave, here in San Diego. The person who runs the spot was lat so I had to wait awhile before ordering, which was okay. I ordered the traditional black milk tea with no boba and the popcorn chicken. They have a great combo special which is one boba drink and a bite off the "Bites" menu for $9.99 plus tax. It's a great deal. The black milk tea was good. It was smooth and rich but the black tea flavor needed more of that black tea flavor. It was mild yet tasty of course. The popcorn chicken was very good. The deep fried chicken morsels had a nice well seasoned crisp light breading and the all white meat chicken inside was very tender. They served the popcorn chicken with a side of sweet & sour sauce, and hot mustard & ketchup. The popcorn chicken was definitely a repeat. The older gent who stepped in to take my order and make my beverage was a regular who works at Wong's. He was kind and helpful.

    I have been coming back to grab bobas ever since they opened for business. It's a hidden gem that I…read morediscovered from world of mouth. The location is inside of a Chinese Restaurant, not very easy to find at first. However, if you come from the left sidedoor when facing the building, you can't miss it! I love love their brown sugar latte added with cheese foam!!! Their milk tea is very classic, the owner is very friendly and told me they use daily brewed Chinese tea leaves and fresh made boba. I am very picky when it comes to boba tea as I drinks them every day growing up in Asia. This is one of my new favorite boba shops in San Diego! Highly recommended if you are in the area. Trying their Valentine's Day Special today, the lemon juice tastes organic from the backyard. It's real good, will keep coming back and try more new flavors.

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