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    The Alley

    4.3 (274 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Eldhose T.

    Friends introduced me to this location , first time coming to this brand. We were coming out of a lunch and decided to try this out. It was my first time having a proper boba. Decided to go with the Ube Crème Brûlée with brown sugar and Deerioca milk. It was a pleasant new experience , drink was delicious. Wait time was not bad, after my order was taken , took about 5 or so minutes. Interior was well lit and clean.

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    Hemi K.

    The yogurt snow grape lulu is to die for!!! The drink was amazing and the alley is always a good choice when choosing a dessert. The space is clean well kept and definitely busy. They did add some more seating near the entrance but there is limited space available. So would recommend getting boba to go or stopping by for a couple of minutes. I'm not sure in what order they make the orders but sometimes they skipped numbers and came back to the previous ones.

    Royal No. 9 Milk Tea
    Ellie N.

    I ordered their best selling royal no.9 milk tea with regular boba. It was a disappointment. The tea was super bitter. It's super dark and my heart was pounding hard after 1/3 of the cup. I'm not this sensitive with caffeine normally, so their tea was abnormally strong that day? I tried the alley a few times before and I never had such a bad experience. The boba is great. It's well cooked. The texture is just right.

    Linda T.

    I have been coming here ever since grand opening when I witnessed a girl almost passing out from standing in the line outside. Anywho, they have been better with managing their lines. Service is quick. This is my go-to boba shop when I am craving sweet. My go to is their brown sugar deerioca creme brûlée milk (comes with boba). Passion fruit green tea, no sugar is also another favorite. Though, I must warn you that the prices are on the higher side compare to the many other boba shops in Katy Asian Town area. Drinks are typically around $7. Ambiance is clean and modern. Depending on the day and time, it can get quite busy where you won't be able to just chill here. No worries, as there's some but limited outdoor benches in this plaza. Parking can also be a hassle but you have legs and this is a safe area so park further if you must

    Phuoc N.

    I have to admit, I've got nothing but good things to say about the ambience and aesthetics of the setting. However, this is as far as I'm able to go. Is there a signature drinks , as well as most of their other milk tea-based options will break the calorie bank. Their signature milk tea option harbors over 1000 calories. I cannot justify in good conscience. I ordered the alley latte since it was on the lower end of the calorie spectrum, sitting at over 600 calories. Yet, it was still incredibly too sweet, despite my request to lower the sugar level. The staff said that the sugar level can't really be adjusted but could reduce the amount of sweet cream added to the drink to help. I found this was not helpful at all in managing the sweetness level. This year amount of sugary flavor is enough to make my palate cringe and my teeth shiver. Unfortunately, this would likely be my first and last time visiting the alley. It's incredibly unfortunate, given that I really enjoy the space, vibe, and aesthetics.

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    Jando S.

    Considering the bad luck (#1) I've had at other locations of The Alley, I'm pleasantly surprised to find this location in Katy is one of the best in the chain. In fact, I would dare say this is one of the best bubble tea options in Katy period. The decor is trendy and modern, and I especially love the massive wall mural of the deer logo. Seating is limited but the place is clean (#2). There is self service (cold) water and free WiFi to boot. It's a real pleasure to see the staff work so efficiently behind the counter to keep things moving. The line gets long at times, but thanks to the good work of the employees, the wait isn't long. I love almost all of their drinks. Their milk teas and specialty drinks are divine. The ube strawberry brulee is sweet, and their brown sugar milk tea is a real treat. Even something like the crunchy strawberry milk tea is a sugar bomb, but in the best (and sweetest) way. For this reason, I walk out of here with a different drink every time. The boba scene in Katy is really on the up and up. I would even go as far to say that The Alley is a must visit in the area, as they are one of the only sure things in Katy Asian Town. ___________ (#1) Flushing, Queens I'm looking at you. (#2) Yes, even the restrooms. Score.

    Angela K.

    The Alley has to be one of my top 3 boba shops!! I always stick to the same drink, the ube brown sugar deerioca crème brulee, because it never disappoints. It was super busy when we came around 2pm... given that it was a holiday. Employees are fast and efficient with their service. We had to wait a little over 15 minutes though for the brown sugar boba as they were making a fresh batch. For this drink in particular, the sweetness really comes from the boba and crème brulee, so I don't think it's necessary to adjust the sugar level. Less sugar = less boba. The ube is subtle and smooth and combines so well with the toppings. I'm glad the boba comes with the drink because the selling point is already a bit high at $7.25. I've tried some of their fruit drinks before, but I have to go with the classic specialties. Good number of tables available, a water station, a seating area to wait for drinks, and a shelf with merch to browse. The alley is a great place to hang and chill at! Parking can be a pain when everyone is in the area lolll. That's Katy Asian town for ya!

    Jesus D.

    I'm not as convinced that this location is as good as the one in Las Vegas. The boba was not as chewy as expected. The milk tea was just okay, it tasted like tea with milk and nothing special

    brown sugar deerrioca creme brulee
    Cindy P.

    If you are a boba lover, the alley is a must visit spot! This store has been one of my favorite places to go to every time I'm on vacation. There are many locations both East and West Coast. Depending on the time and day it can get busy but the line moves fast. My go to order is the Brown sugar deerrioca creme brulee. The drink includes brown sugar boba, chunks of creme brulee pudding, creamy milk and a dollop of whipped sea salt cream! Everything about this sounds amazing just typing it out! Once you give it a good mix it all blends in perfectly together with the warm boba and cold drink. They also offer other type of snacks if you aren't feeling like getting boba. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you are visiting. The workers were helpful and the ambiance of the store is bright and welcoming.

    Orange Peach Oolong  Ube Taro Brown Sugar Deerioca Milk
    Steph W.

    Yoooooo this place is GREAT! I can't believe that I've never had it, especially as a boba lover!! In the two plazas, there are probably over 5+ boba shops and we decided to come here. It did NOT disappoint!!! Sweetness level was great, tea was great, bubbles were chewy and store itself looked great. Easy to order up front and people were nice. My friend got the ube and said she's never finished a drink before, there she goes! I would try this place before any of the other nearby bubble tea shops! Grab and go or sit in the nook next to the tree, so cute.

    Kevin E.

    What you might expect to be your typical boba stop among all the others that have popped up lately, The Alley offers a somewhat different experience with their deer theming and their alternate flavors. They obviously take cleanliness seriously by still having dividers and their staff wearing masks. While I would prefer a clear cup to see the culinary delight my ube crème brûlée brown sugar derrioca offers, it is still delicious.

    Diana L.

    Got an ube drink which I LOVED but I do think this is slightly higher priced compared to other places. It was over $7 for the drink. It's well lit and clean in there, and the employees were nice and quick to take people's order. It can get loud in there but since they have a mic/headset they can easily hear your order. They do have free water at the entrance, and about 4 or so small tables with chairs. The wait wasn't long, and thankfully they have a number counter/display by the pickup area so you can have an idea of when your order number is ready. I'd go back, but only if I was ready to splurge and had an idea of what I would fire sure enjoy.

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    Matcha was dark and low quality. And the green tea was burnt and very bitter :( service was nice. Cool interior, lackluster drinks.

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    The milk tea was watered down and it's not fresh brewed tea. It tasted like powder milk tea from Ranch 99.

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    4.1
    (202 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Known as Yan Kei (岩記) in Cantonese, it took me a minute to realize it was the same place as Yan Tea…read moreCafe. The lack of an English sign didn't help, as I figured Yan Kei was all about BBQ (#1) and Yan Tea was something like a cafe, when in fact it was the same place the entire time. Still, the rarity that is Cantonese siu mei in Houston, let alone Katy, makes this place still worth a look. It's always great to see the daily selection of meats hanging near the window to entice folks. They have roast duck, soya chicken, BBQ pork, and a very crispy siu yuk pork belly. I think their 3 meat combo over rice (三寶飯) is the way to go. It's the most ideal lunch option and could also make for a fairly hearty early dinner meal. I wouldn't go too late though, since most of their meats are at their optimal freshness during the early morning / afternoon. It's not that spacious, but it's enough for small'ish groups to dine. Takeout is pretty common here, often with some kind of bubble tea. I'm not particularly fond of the latter, but then again I've never seen a specialty Cantonese BBQ place and bubble tea do either particularly well. Another area that they're solid in is the congee selection. The pork and preserved egg are enjoyable despite the pricetag ($9) and the fish slice congee also gets a thumbs up. Prices are adequate for Katy and the service is good overall. It's worth noting the parking can be a challenge during peak hours and especially on weekends, since this is one of the busiest corners in all of Katy Asian Town. _____________ (#1) Not to be confused with Chung Wang BBQ on the same block.

    Staff we encountered were very kind and welcoming, and the food came out really quickly. We ordered…read morethe BBQ pork congee and scallion chicken, both fantastic. Hot but not too hot to eat, and very flavorful. Their wintermelon tea was also strong and delicious. Definitely recommend stopping by.

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    FYI - if you check in on yelp for the first time, you get a free pot of tea with an order of…read moredessert - what a fantastic deal! Talk about ambiance - just beautiful from the walls to the the chandeliers to seats themselves. The owners definitely put a lot of thought into this tea place. When I first arrived, I was quickly greeted. The place was packed and I didn't have a reservation, but because my party was only 2 people, they were able to quickly find me a table. However, I would recommend making a reservation for larger parties otherwise, good luck getting a table on the weekends! There were many items I couldn't try because of food sensitivities, but they do have dairy free creamer for the milk series. They also mentioned the creamer is soy free, but may have to double check that again next time. We ordered the jasmine green tea - which I highly recommend. It was delightful! They bring out cubes of sugar on the side too. My friend ordered tiramisu (her favorite item at this restaurant) and a mini egg sandwich. I ordered the sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were a decent portion. We stayed away from the high tea because we didn't think it was worth it, it was definitely more on the pricier side. I would love to come back and try other teas and if they have any other gluten, soy, and dairy free items on the menu.

    I've sat for lunch and am also fond of delivery because quality never changes. Weather whiplash is…read moreupon us all and work never ceases, so comfort food is a must. The smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich is my go to because it's smoky, savory, and peace incarnate in every bite. The hot lavender milk tea is another favorite because it's the perfect balance of sweet and floral without tasting like soap or perfume.

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    Their original the first dragonyaki with the choice of red bean filling soft serve.
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    Ding Tea

    4.3
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    0.1 mi
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    We love ding tea! They always have fantastic flavors and give you a decent amount of boba/…read moretoppings! It's hard to say which is my favorite so you just have to try them all!

    This year our friend group opted to try something new. Instead of a white elephant gift exchange…read more We did a white elephant boba exchange. Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical of our plans. I like what I like, just as others like what they like. So I wasn't sure what I was going to get stuck with. So on the way to the outskirts of Katy, we stopped in at Ding Tea. Let me tell you how busy this area was on a beautiful Sunday before lunar New Year. There wasn't a single parking space to be had in three different lots. There was traffic everywhere in people. Do not drive well when they're looking for a parking spot. People just stopped in the middle of the parking lot and didn't move. Waiting for someone to walk out of a building. Super annoying. Luckily, Ding Tea is located behind lot of the larger restaurants and the golf course and other super busy areas. There was a parking spot waiting for me out front and it was easy to get in and out. We ended up getting a tea to share, and two to go with us to the party. We also got an order of the popcorn chicken. I wish they would have it a little bit spicier on its own, without having to dip it into things. A little seasoning goes a long way! The staff were also super nowledgeable about the menu, courteous, and efficient. Will definitely be back, but not on lunar new year. So busy!!

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