haven't had kung fu tea in a while and this definitely hit the spot. especially on a hot day. the…read morestrawberry yogurt lemonade was tart and sweet. they do have one tablet to order for yourself and one register. there were only two employees that were working and the people in front of us had a large group which contributed to the long wait. one member took our order once he noticed the group was taking a while. delicious tea and would come again to try other items. they do have a ramen station which i think it's really cool but it made the place smell like ramen.

Prior good experience, not this time. I ordered a Pina…read moreColada slush it was sweet and refreshing. The service was the problem- it tooted 30 minutes to get my drink- when I went in there was no one else in line- after I finished ordering about 5 -7 more people entered. There were two employees instead of making mine they waited until all of the people ordered individually and then started working on each order. (Just about everyone came in separately) When they finally finished my order they put on the counter with all the other orders.

Bottom line: Purple & Pearl is a nicely decorated shop with many types of tea/milk/matcha type…read morebeverages. I enjoyed the strawberry lime tea here a lot with the minimum sweetness level. The croffle was good, I was a bit confused by the offered toppings however the whipped cream it originally has on it works well but has a very thick layer of it. I'd definitely come back for the strawberry lime tea in the future. The Deets: During a recent walk through the neighborhood, I noticed the newish Purple & Pearl and decided to pop in there. Purple & Pearl specializes in fruit tea/bubble tea/milk tea/matcha latte/Vietnamese coffee/fresh milk beverages with a few snacks in the form of croffles (waffle and croissant hybrid). Upon entering, this space is very nicely decorated with high aesthetic appeal. I looked over the menu and decided on getting the strawberry lime tea with a croffle to snack on there. I got the tea with the lowest available sweetness (sticker on it stated 25%, from the natural sweetness of the fruit it was explained to me as I did ask for no sweetness) and liked it a lot with a great taste as well as refreshing. Looking at the topping section of the menu under the snacks/croffle area, I saw custard and asked for that on my croffle. I was quickly informed, short version, that the custard was not actually available as a croffle topping so after the explanation I decided on going with the default topping which was a lot of whipped cream with powdered sugar. I did take off a majority (not all) of the whipped cream and powdered sugar and enjoyed the croffle itself as a nice snack (in the future I would ask for no powdered sugar). I would definitely visit Purple & Pearl again for a refreshing beverage, I enjoyed the strawberry lime tea choice very much.

Stopped by here for a quick snack and really liked the space. The interior is cute, smells really…read morenice when you walk in, and there's plenty of seating. They have games, which makes it a fun place to hang out, but it's also spacious enough that you could get some work done. They have boba, croffles, and acai bowls. I tried the croffle, which had nice layers and a good texture. The wait time was long enough for me to notice, but not excessive. The whipped cream had a slightly different taste than I would have expected (less light and airy). Overall though a solid spot if you're looking for a place to snack, hang out, or work/study.

Tried Feng Cha's new Ube Matcha latte for the first time, which cost around $8 with the boba at 75%…read moresugar level, and I was slightly dissatisfied. First, here are the positives: + Combination of ube and matcha give the drink a Dubai chocolate-like taste. + Fast and more friendly (compared to a few times before customer service. + Relaxing atmosphere with bright and welcoming decorations. And here's a major negative: - For an $8+ drink (including boba), the size just does not justify it. Base price without boba is around $7 but wish they included a free topping already. Compare that to Bobo Baba - which has similar price range - you just get more bang for your buck there. Would I order this again? 50% sure just to let my wife and her mother taste it for content. But me? I might stick to Feng Cha's brown sugar and mango drinks, which were more satisfying.

Visited NC over the weekend and a friend recommended we come here for Boba…read more The interior was really big and clean and I believe they just had their third anniversary. Parking is a little hard to find and you might have to park a little further if the lot in the front is full. I ordered the coffee milk tea with grass jelly. Pricing is reasonable for the size. I enjoyed it and I would come again.

My mom wanted boba and we were in the area so we stopped here on a Saturday. Well it's Sunday and…read morewe are back. This is the only place she wants even though there is a place right around the corner from us. I decided to try one and I see why. They have so many choices and toppings, I made me a salted caramel milk and added all different types of boba. It's very clean everyone there is nice. They play good music while you are waiting and it always smells so good in there. They have probably two tables and a long bar, they don't sell food but some little cream donuts. I would highly recommend them!

BOBAPOP Tea Bar is a boba shop that offers fruit tea, milk tea, slushes, and some dessert. The…read moreinside is minimalistic with a few seating available. You order through a tablet, although I think ordering directly from the cashier works too. I got the Lychee Green Tea with Lychee Jelly. I initially wanted to not pick a topping as it cost extra, but there did not seem to be an option to opt out of that. I also got my drink with 75% sweetness and 100% ice. The drink tasted alright. I probably could have kept it at 100% sweetness to taste more of the lychee flavor. Overall, it is a cute little spot for boba.

Great selections! The grocery store has fun finds. Staff is friendly ! The korean corn dogs are…read moreamazing! I haven't tried the other food but definitely would

This was my first time at Ktown Market, it exceeded my expectations! So delicious. I've had many…read moreversions of Spicy Short Rib Stew and this was one that had the most meat I've ever seen. There were 4 whole ribs placed in my soup. It was well worth the cost of the meal. The trade off was less vegetables inside the soup. My family equally enjoyed the kimchi stew and spicy pork dishes. The dumplings were quite good as well. I liked the mix inside.

I love all their food but my favorite is the salad noodle bowl special. It is a huge bowl with…read moresalad noodles and a protein. I choose tofu. It also comes with huge fried shrimp and two mini egg rolls. Everything has the most delicious fresh flavors and are cooked to perfection. I love the combination of the salad, the noodles and the two proteins. This is a delicious meal.

My husband and I stopped in here for boba after a relaxing time at the foot spa next door. It was…read morebusy for 4pm on a Saturday! We just wanted boba and it did not disappoint- lots of flavors to choose from but we both got coconut. Want to go back to try their pho!

I tried the original half/half hot dog and the original potato dog with spicy mayo and BBQ sauce…read more The original potato dog is a great option if you want to combine fried and a hot dog but it can be pretty large. The original half/half has a perfectly crunchy outer texture with the soft cheese top and hot dog bottom. I'd recommend the spicy mayo if you can handle a slight kick because it worked well with both options.

The food was absolutely amazing. The brown sugar milk tea is one of the finest milk teas in the…read moretriangle. The Korean corndogs are also absolutely delightful. I had the Chito dusted one and it was near perfection. I could see the pearly gates as I ate it I could tell that this was the peak of my life. The service was absolutely incredible as well. They quickly answered our phone call and gave lots of information on the menu. They treated us with respect care and love when we entered the GM clearly runs an amazing restaurant and has a staff of passionate wonderful workers. The interior is so cute and fun it made for a remarkable date with my girlfriend. The lighting and seat options were amazing.

Mikayla was the only person making coffee and at the register. Her customer service was top tier…read more Regardless of how busy she was she took the time to greet us and set expectations for time and touched base with us constantly. Once she got to me she didn't rush me and answered all of my questions with enthusiasm, kindness and offered great suggestions. My drinks were amazing!

I really wanted to like this because of the grilled cheese I had at other locations, but this is…read morejust lazy. Should be called "half grilled sammich."

I was so thrilled to find a Bengong in NC. It is one of my favorite chains that I've tried in…read moreCalifornia. I ordered remotely and got the peach oolong milk tea with barley, 50% sweet. This is always my go-to at a new Bengong location as a quality check of sorts. I didn't see the cream top option but I may have missed it. My drink was ready before I arrived at the small store. It was very clean and unoccupied, though the staff were busy making many takeout orders. I was handed my drink and out the door in a jiffy. Just like every other Bengong I've been to, there is a wish tree by the entrance, covered in handwritten wishes by customers. I loved my peach oolong, it was creamy, fragrant, and not too sweet. The barley burst in my mouth and had a nicely chewy texture. I regretted getting the medium size, as I could have easily finished a large. I will definitely come back to Bengong for my milk tea fix, and it is an excellent addition to the Triangle's boba scene.

Love the chill vibe here. Their golden sesame and osmanthus rice mochi drinks are so good! The…read morepopcorn chicken is also quite tasty, not fried to as much of a crisp as others I've had before. Service is solid, too!

I had Citizens Pops at the annual Food Truck Rodeo in Downtown Raleigh, NC, and it was amazing…read more There were so many people walking around with the popsicles it sparked me to want one. The server was really nice and knowledgeable I couldn't decide which popsicle I wanted and she help me choose. She said that the pineapple was popular but she liked the lime mint and that's what I went with because it sounded extremely refreshing. The popsicle was soooo delicious. It was refreshing and just enough of mint and just enough of lime. The popsicle was so good that we went back and got a second one this time the strawberry + cream and that one was just as good. My husband and I wondered if we could buy them from a store. Overall great popsicles, refreshing and perfect for a hot day.

Tried for the first time today after being told that I MUST try bubble tea…read more Upon entering I was immediately greeted and asked if it was my first time there. It was, so I was given a tour of the shop and was explained on how the "system" worked. I decided to order the Mango flavor bubble tea, as bubble tea was my intention for the visit. Though I was very tempted by all the yummy yogurt options, so I think a return visit will be very soon!!! They had some wonderful fresh flavors of yogurt and even some odd ones that still looked tasty, like Taro. Huge and I mean HUGE selection of toppings! Anything from candies to chocolates to nuts to granola. A bar full of fresh fruits that all looked perfectly ripe and fresh. And then another section where you could add syrups and powders to your yogurt. My bubble tea was made to order, I would have loved to have seen them make it in front of me just to see the process. They make it in a back room instead. They had several flavors to choose from such as Mango, strawberry, coffee, green tea, taro and several others that I can't remember. They also make bubble tea smoothies, but they suggested I try the original for my first time. As for the bubble tea, yumm!! It's sweet and creamy and cold! Not too sweet, you can tell its just sweet from the fruit. I would have liked it to be a touch colder but maybe the smoothie style would satisfy that for me. The tapioca balls at the bottom make for an eye catching drink. They don't have much of a flavor but are fun to chew slightly and swallow. I also wanted to add how NICE the staff was!! So welcoming and lots of smiles!! I loved that! The store was spotless! Everything clean and fresh looking. Not a drop of sticky anywhere!!!! Lots of seating including outdoor seating which will be nice on cool nights. Good work citizen yogurt, I shall be back soon!!