Omggggggg I am an…read moreabsolute fan of their mango smoothie--the best in town. It has just the right amount of tartness but still a lil sweet. Delicious, and now I am hooked for summer! Oi vey Also women duo are friendly, patient and always serve with a smile, which is part of the 5 star service.

My little family of 3 (including a puppy) visited Redstraw on a Sunday afternoon. Dogs are not…read moreallowed inside so me and the puppy waited outside while the hubby went inside to order. The aesthetic is super clean, modern, light and bright. It wasn't busy at all. He was the only customer inside until another family of 3 arrived. The staff were super kind, welcoming and attentive and the drinks were oh so good! Not only do the drinks look beautiful but they taste incredible. The drink tasted super fresh with balanced ratios. This will be our new go to boba spot!

We came here for boba and lunch on a Monday around noon and we were the only people there (2 adults…read more3 kids 1 baby) They had two entrances front and back and there were seating along the L shape including window bar top and 2 or 4 people tables. Prices were reasonable between $5.50-$8 for the drinks plus extras for the add-on toppings ($.95-$1.25) and great food and snack options too. You can order at the kiosk so you can see the pictures but we ordered with the staff at the counter. They were so helpful and made sure our mango smoothie with pearls was decaf tea for the kids (since they use real tea for all their drinks!) You can adjust ice, sweetness, and your toppings for the drinks. I've actually been dreaming about the Basil Popcorn Chicken since the last time I've had it at another location and this definitely hit the spot! It was a generous portion for around $12 and you can adjust spice level from 1-4. It came out piping hot, super crispy, very juicy and perfectly seasoned. You MUST get this when visiting! We also got both flavors of the Egg Puff waffles to try and the kids loved them. They were freshly made, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Easily breakable so plenty to share with everyone. The mango smoothie was cold and refreshing and the boba pearls were ON POINT! Definitely one of the best I've had - the right amount of chew and sweetness and you can tell it's great quality. The only thing they were lacking was that they didn't have a high chair available for my baby for dining in. But definitely come support this local business and don't forget to get the Basil Popcorn Chicken!!

5 stars for consistently fresh boba, delicious milk teas…read more I have only ordered using their self-order touch screen so the rating is based on product quality etc. But I am a returning customer. Wish you could open a location near Cornelius/Forest Grove.

Stopped by to grab some boba tea but had to ask for help to get the 'best of the best' . There's a…read morebunch of options ...from smoothies, green milk tea, milk tea, fruit tea, boba, condiments, etc. They also have plenty of claw gaming machines with toys and a few tables to dine in. Ended up getting the $7 Okinawa Brown Sugar Boba milk tea. That's what was recommended by the friendly cashier. It was delicious. I'll come try the other options next time I'm around.

First off, the tea was pretty good! Tasty for a hot day. Not the best boba I have had, but not bad…read more The vibes are a little rough honestly - it's been well loved is the best way I can say it. That said, if you're not coming for ambience, it's not a bad spot!

Came here for a refreshing beverage after doing my grocery shopping…read more The parking for this place is pretty non existent. Maybe five spots. The inside is very small so not a place to linger or come with a group. I ordered a strawberry matcha and it was so good. The service was great. The people were friendly enough and they had my drink ready pretty quickly. The parking means I won't be back as often but I will be back occasionally.

Overall - The location is hidden with limited parking, and while the drinks were decent, the…read moreservice felt unwelcoming. It may have just been our experience, but the first impression wasn't great. Location - If you're not familiar with the area, I highly recommend using GPS because it's tucked away on the corner of a large apartment complex and is easy to miss. It's essentially hidden. There are fewer than a small handful of guest parking spots in the complex, and the rest are reserved for residents. Street parking is available, but that's limited as well. Service - This is the primary reason for the rating. The staff member who helped us came across as less than friendly. Since it was our first time, we mentioned we were leaning toward one drink and just wanted to confirm a few things about less ice and size. He responded with "What drink?" and proceeded as if we were ready to order, without really addressing our questions. It wasn't the words themselves, but the tone and approach that felt rude. When I later asked for a receipt, he pointed to the tablet screen where it mentioned receipts would be emailed, though he did eventually hand me a printed copy. Overall, the interaction just didn't feel welcoming. Drinks - We ordered the Ube Vietnamese coffee with less ice, though it still came with quite a bit of ice. The ube was more of a thick cream consistency, which just isn't personally my preference. The Vietnamese coffee was strong, similar to what you would typically find elsewhere.

This is the second location of Hechalou I've visited. It has the same aesthetics but it's quite…read moredifferent in terms of menu and drink construction from the location north of Seattle that I visited regularly. There are two kiosks for easy ordering. We walked in just a couple of minutes after they opened on a Monday and were the first customers inside. House Blend Pearl Milk Tea, 10% Sweet, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($6.25) - I'll start by saying that 10% is not nearly enough for this drink, totally unlike the Lynnwood location where anything over 10% sweet is cloyingly sweet for me. I ended up asking for a small cup of syrup on the side and titrated the drink until I thought it was sweet enough. My guess is that it took until around 50% sweet. With that out of the way, the flavor is identical to what I've had before. Rich malty taste with plenty of body. It's a very solid milk tea. This hechalou only has sugar syrup soaked boba, not a choice of honey or brown sugar boba as in Lynnwood. My guess is this is one of the reasons why the sweetness level is so different. Probably honey and/or brown sugar soak adds more sweetness to the drink than whatever soak they use here. The boba is a little firmer than Lynnwood and isn't as flavorful. Still miles ahead of most boba shops in the US though. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, 10% Sweet, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($7.05) - Again, this one isn't sweet enough and I had to add more sugar. The drink itself is strongly flowery, again very consistent with the other location. It's a very solid drink. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 This location of Hechalou still serves some top tier drinks. I'll just have to remember the next time I visited to get 50% sweet rather than 10%. Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

The matcha waffles come in a set of three and are on the smaller side since they're shaped like the…read morecafe's logo. The matcha flavor is very earthy and leans more bitter than sweet, which I personally enjoyed. However, if you're not a fan of strong earthy matcha flavors, you may want to try a different waffle option instead. The tea was really good as well. I ordered mine with regular boba, but I've heard their jelly is actually the highlight, so I'll definitely have to try that next time. The cafe seems really popular with families and is also a great spot to hang out with friends. If you prefer not to order at the counter, they also have kiosks available for self-ordering.

My favorite spot to get boba! Always greeted so kindly, soft spoken! The amount of flavors they…read moreprovide is so amazing, every time I go, I like to try new flavors. Today I tried the Oreo milk tea, blended, with Oreos and honey boba. Absolutely immaculate. Top tier! They also have so many options for snacks and treats, definitely recommend.

Super sweet mom and pop shop. Walk up to their window and order your milk tea, with options of…read moregetting anything on the menu iced, hot, or slushie. Add your fave topping(s), choose your level of sweetness and there you have it, your $8.50+ boba. Today we ordered the coffee milk tea w/crystal boba and coffee jelly 50% sweet, plus a strawberry milk slushie w/oreos 50% sweet. Strawberry drink is most likely artificial as it is super fragrant. My son said it tastes like soap lmao. I say, pretty soap at least lol but not his fave unfortunately. Coffee is better although most likely made with powder as well. We're more accustomed to real fruits and teas for our boba but to each their own! Prices could come down a notch for powdered bobas. Just my opinion!

Great place! I have fewer negative things to say, so I'll start with those…read more CONS: - kind of spendy - always very loud and busy, not much seating typically PROS: - the drinks are VERY large - the brown sugar boba alone is its own pro :) - good variety of flavors - you really can't go wrong... every single drink there is amazing - really nice interior! Natural feeling place with wood and plants. The lighting is warm and not very bright. Only thing ruining the vibe is the noise level lol

One of best boba places around! You go up to order at a self-service kiosk and wait for your number…read moreto be called. The inside has limited seating and can get pretty packed with people. The drinks are larger than average as they come in cute, chubby cups. I love their Thai tea and I got it with the coconut cream this time, which was delicious. I also tried their matcha with the sea salt cream. The matcha was nicely smooth, creamy, and not too sweet. The boba has the perfect QQ texture. I don't think you can go wrong with any drink here!

I've visited here a few times, the service is always quick and friendly. I got the caramel milk tea…read morewith pearls, not too sweet which is just the way I like it. The main part of the restaurant is clean and well kept, unfortunately the restroom is quite dirty and appears to need some maintenance done.

My go to boba tea house!!! it's a small and cozy place at progress ridge. Service kind of slow but…read morethey are nice.