Tiger Sugar is my favorite boba shop in all of LA. Maybe I'm insane based on some of these reviews, but their milk tea is solid, texture of boba is UNBEATABLE (chewy, soft, not soggy)! AND it's a taiwanese boba brand with signature "black sugar boba" . My wife and I never change our orders. I order the Black Sugar Boba + Pudding, and she orders the Black Sugar Boba Milk. We consider tiger sugar as a moreso "dessert" boba place, so be aware it is sweet and more of a "treat" than other spots. read more

Stopped by specifically to get boba as I was in Ktown for dinner. Got two tiger sugar bobas. Upon arriving, found out that they do not validate parking. The boba was ok but not having parking validation is wild. So be aware that they don't validate. I found out the hard way. Sigh. read more

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Food: 2/5 Service: unknown Ambiance: 3/5 Ordered Black sugar coffee jelly milk with 50% sweetness thru door dash, I had to pay extra for special instructions about 50% less sugar which I got charged afterwards, if I know when I check out, I would not purchase it. The place in a bit small side but I understand that it's located at little Tokyo. I was just there for pick up so customer service was unknown. When I got into my car and have a sip, I was very disappointed. It was very sweet. I even think they put extra sugar in it. When I get home I kept adding water and got about 3 more extra cups. I don't know if the employees did not follow instructions or it was their 50% sweetness. Either way both scenarios are bad. I would not repeat. read more

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I really enjoyed the tea I chose which was a mango sago inspired drink but unfortunately they didn't have any sago to add at the moment so I opted out into adding regular boba. Even without the sago the drink tasted amazing and just like I remember the dessert to taste -- it was really refreshing and good quality. The staff was kind and worked efficiently -- barely any wait time to get your drink ticket called after ordering. My other friends tried other items as well and I liked every item they ordered (mango oolong tea, one of the coffee teas, and another drink that had fruit in the bottom) shop is pretty small but great for ordering and being on the go -- would def try again if I'm in the area. read more

Tiger Sugar - Mango sago tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is a very popular boba shop from Taiwan. Their brown sugar milk drink is solid, but the milk tea was a bit underwhelming and didn't quite live up to expectations. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've passed by Tiger Sugar a couple of times while visiting the Japanese Village Plaza but never got a chance to visit until most recently. I got their Milk Tea with boba and although I actually don't enjoy boba too much I was surprised that the boba was tender and chewy. It seems like they just prepared a new batch. I enjoyed the drink and will visit again when I'm in the area. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Needed a quick pick me up and decided on Tiger Sugar at Japantown! I got the normal Black Sugar Boba Milk w/ Cream and it was really good! It was more on the milkier side and definitely could use more sweetener but I didn't want to change it from how it was made. read more

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Not a fan of Tiger Sugar, and have never understood the hype. This place has always had milk tea that is unfortunately completely lacking in sweetness, even at 100% sweetness. Everything I've tried has tasted diluted and is usually quite thin. Boba quality is just fine. I think there are better places for milk tea overall in the area. read more

I ordered the black sugar boba with mochi per the recommendation of the cashier and it was delicious! The staff were friendly and had my drink ready in less than a minute! Decently sized medium drink for under $6- the price was very reasonable! The store was clean with cute decorations (see pics) and had nice music. I would come back here again! read more

Tiger Sugar - Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cute little spot to get a tea and a snack. The employees are friendly and explain the drinks well. Unfortunately the drinks are too sweet for me and I can't have anything here, though I did try the mango tea and it was good, I wouldn't be able to drink it on the reg. If you're okay with sugar, this place is for you. Best to get here on foot, bike or scooter, or via public transport or ride share. read more

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Convenient location in the Japanese Village in Little Tokyo. Drinks that we ordered were pretty good (see photo). This location doesn't have much seating but most people just want to buy their drinks to go anyway. They do have oat milk option for those who are lactose intolerant. Great service with a smile on a busy Sunday afternoon! Recommend giving them a try if you're in a mood for boba drinks! read more

Tiger Sugar - Black Sugar Milk Cream Mousse Thai Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by on a Monday afternoon and was satisfied enough with my drink. We were pulled in by the sign showing all the yummy looking drinks. Service was quick, clean interior. Menu is very much more tea based versus dessert based, more along the same lines as Wushiland. I ordered the Peach Green Tea and it was very strong in regard to bitterness and the jitteriness that I got from the caffeine. I even ordered it 100% sweet! There was a very slight after taste of peach but not much. They were out of the Crystal boba that I wanted but there were little jellies at the bottom that added a good contrast in texture and helped a little with the bitterness. 3/5 Overall, this place seemed cooler than it actually was. My drink was too strong for my liking, literally not my cup of tea lol. I'd probably try some place else next time I'm in the area. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Honestly my matcha was terrible. The milk itself taste odd (I get oatmilk all the time and it just didn't taste good). It seemed like it was all milk and barely any matcha. It was also pale green even before I shook it up. I wouldn't recomend the matcha here but the teas looked good, my friends enjoyed theirs. Service was quick, fast, friendly and helpful at choosing. Inside is small and not many seating areas. It's in little Tokyo which is cute and nice to walk around so those are the pros read more

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A place that is known for their brown sugar boba, and literally only for their brown sugar boba, completely ran out at 9PM on a Friday night (2/6/26) - a full hour before they close at 10PM. They have a big problem if this keeps occurring in the middle of Little Tokyo, a place where nightlife flourishes around this time. I would hate it if this location closes as well due to incompetence. read more

3.8/5 (+) Fast service, High quality ingredients. Boba are soft and have the right chewiness texture. This location is inside Little Tokyo in LA. Conveniently, if you ever paid a visit here, this is a great option for a refreshing drinks. Tiger Sugar is already famous for their Brown sugar series. Ambience: mostly to-goc they dont have a lot of seatings. (-) The cup size is small compared to their price. read more

Tiger Sugar - Black Sugar Boba + Milk Cream Mousse Matcha with black sugar boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Boba- 3/10 first of all they barely gave me any boba in my drink! Secondly, half the bobas were hard asf in the middle the other were soft. No consistency smh Drink- 10/10 Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea - perfect sweetness and the drink is super aesthetic! Service- 5/10 I asked some questions and the girl who helped me seemed very disinterested. Cost- 7/10 $6.85 in total for the large size option with boba topping. It's not the worst price point especially it being in Japan Town. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered a Brown sugar boba milk with boba. It's their classic drink & the boba comes out warm and chewy. Service was fast since there wasn't any one inside. read more

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We ordered 2 matcha drinks ( strawb latte and coffee matcha). Drinks r good size, very filling and grassy taste. This location is inside little tokyo so it is very small, better to take to go and explore the town. It is about $7 per cup. I have tried other TS locations so it is pretty on par. Service was friendly. Drinks not too sweet, pretty standard boba chain but nothing stands out in term of these matcha we tried. 7/10. read more

Tiger Sugar - Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid milk tea/ boba place and right in the middle of little Tokyo. The drinks came out fast and tasted fresh. The boba was bouncy and not too soft. Also they look like they have a rotating seasonal or temporary menu which is something I love when trying out new drink places read more

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Ordered Jasmine Green Tea with Boba and it was really good -- the boba was really fresh and not too sweet. service was quick and staff was friendly. Located at the edge of Little Tokyo Plaza read more

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Honest to goodness, I didn't even know about this location at all until my rare visit to DTLA found me in Little Tokyo. I spent the afternoon aimlessly wandering around and found myself in Japanese Village Plaza where it felt like a compressed space with so many people walking around, waiting around in lines that seem to last an eternity. However, Tiger Sugar's line wasn't too long, and there weren't too many people inside either. I also remembered seeing a boba shop with Tiger in its name numerous times in my activity feed, so it felt like I had to pay a visit while I had the chance. As far as location goes, it's on the corner of a building on 2nd Street directly across from Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. The way Tiger Sugar is placed in Japanese Village Plaza, it can get a draw from foot traffic in two different directions, so I can definitely see it getting super busy at any time during the week. There are a couple of TV monitors above the front counter, one showing the menu, and the other showing five popular new drinks. I was able to snap photos of both from just outside the front door so I could study the menu before placing my order. Plenty of good choices, but since I hadn't been before, I asked about a couple drinks that piqued my interest: Black Sugar Boba Milk with Cream and Black Sugar Coffee Latte. The cashier (Jennifer R?) mentioned that the latte would have at least a shot of espresso, and given that it was later in the day, I didn't think espresso in my drink would have been a good idea. I was sold on the Black Sugar Boba Milk with Cream, which is not caffeinated, so I went with that. Jennifer did ask if I wanted the Medium or the Large, pointing towards the example cups on the counter to help me decide. The Large is 80 cents more, but I felt was worth the upcharge to upgrade to Large after seeing those example cups. I asked about toppings, but Jennifer said it already comes with boba, so luckily, I didn't have to pay the 75 cent upcharge for toppings. Considering we were in DTLA where a lot of places charge quite exorbitantly, I felt $5.95 for a Large drink with boba was reasonable in this part of town. After I placed my order, her bobarista co-worker called out my three-digit number in a minute! I honestly don't recall if any other boba shop has ever gotten my drink ready so fast, but I suppose if there's a constant flow of customers coming in and going out, I should not be surprised to see the bobaristas on their A game during my visit. But with how quickly I got my drink, I do get leery of the overall quality. I liked the drink, but I definitely didn't love it as I felt it wasn't as bold in flavor compared to a similar drink, but with brown sugar. The bobarista who prepared my drink did tell me to shake it, but didn't say how many times. There was a sign on the front counter that said to shake the drink 15 times. I don't think I shook it that many times, but I don't think a few more would have made my drink that much better. That sign also mentioned they were willing to remake the drink if you didn't like it. I mean, if I threw half of it in the trash, something I'm not willing to do for even the sweetest of drinks, I wouldn't mind asking if I could get a remake, but considering there were a half dozen customers that followed me into the boba shop to place an order, I really didn't think it was worth it to have them remake a drink that I liked, but didn't love. In other words, I thought it was good enough for me, especially since it quenched my thirst after a long day in DTLA. The cup I got was an interesting one. It was a pink cup that depicted a collaboration with Hello Kitty. I don't know how long this collaboration would last, so if you're a Hello Kitty fan, stop by while you have the chance! The cup also mentions the drink is best consumed within one hour. Also, the boba in my drink was a little too firm for me to call QQ. Jennifer was pretty good at answering my two questions. I'm certain if I had more, she'd continue to answer with dignity and patience, but I really don't want to be that customer holding up the line by asking questions for 5 minutes lol. They have a small seating area inside the small shop, plus some merch on the left wall that you can see upon entering the shop. In a more suburban area, I can see Tiger Sugar being a nice place to chill and catch up with friends, but I wouldn't do it here with the hustle and bustle of visitors in Little Tokyo. Tiger Sugar has two other locations in California: one in LA as well albeit Koreatown, and the other in Rowland Heights. I don't have a reason to visit either (yet), so I'm glad I got to try Tiger Sugar, which has way more locations in other states. Overall, I liked my drink and the service well enough to recommend Tiger Sugar, though I doubt I'll be back since I rarely visit DTLA. If they open a location in the LBC, closer to where I live, I'd definitely be down to giving them another try though! read more

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Always love when a find a Tiger Sugar, and this location is no exception. Located in the heart of Little Tokyo in the Japanese Village Plaza, you'll find them ready to make all your favorites. After having a couple rounds of dreadful milk tea at different boba shops, I was so excited to return here and enjoy a delicious Black Sugar Boba. Perfectly made with a generous amount of boba. Definitely a sweeter drink but still one of my favorites. A great first stop to have a sipping drink while exploring Little Tokyo. Or a perfect last stop to bring some drinks home to enjoy. read more

Tiger sugar isn't my favorite but they are located in the Japanese Village Plaza so we went every day when we were visiting. The service was good, but the second day I went their ice machine was down. Two of my friends didn't order because who wants warm milk tea in the summer? I did order, but I took it to the hotel to put in the fridge instead. Wish they had gave a discount for the ice machine not working! read more

very very fast service, excellent tea! me and my bf got the passion fruit oolong and i got the lychee black tea read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bella and Adrian were awesome!! Amazing customer service very friendly. Black sugar espresso was delicious!! read more

Tiger Sugar is located in the Japanese Village Plaza on the 2nd street side. There was no line to order. The wait for our order didn't take long. The person who took our order was patient and nice. BROWN SUGAR BOBA WITH CREAM was delicious. read more

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Got the brown sugar milk tea with boba, less sweet. The tea just tasted like sweet milk, the boba was good though. My friend liked her mango jasmine tea though. Cute place and nice staff. read more

The quality and taste here are noticeably different from the other location. They had another store in Koreatown, but it recently closed. I can tell the drinks here are much lighter--almost like water. This is my seventh visit since the Koreatown location closed, and honestly, I'm pretty disappointed. I'm not sure how they train their employees, but this is why I used to go all the way to Koreatown, even though it was far from my house. I always order the D1 Black Sugar Boba Milo Chocolate Malts and like to try different drinks as well. But here, it just tastes overly milky, and I can barely taste the Milo (and yes, I shake it well before drinking). The same goes for the strawberry crème mousse--it tastes more like plain milk. If I wanted something like that, I could just drink milk at home instead of spending money here. I usually order "less ice" and "regular sugar," but before, I would get "regular ice" and 75% sweetness. I can only imagine how watery it would be if I stuck to my usual order. The first few times I came here, I gave them the benefit of the doubt, thinking the staff might be new or the lighter taste was due to my order adjustments. But this is the seventh time, and the drinks are still disappointing. I should try the drink right at the store and ask the staff to remake them for me. read more

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I tried the Tropical Mango Boba and would rate it a 5/10. The drink was okay nothing really unique or memorable. My friends ordered the matcha and coffee drinks and felt the same way. Overall, it wasn't bad, just didn't stand out. Pros: * Super quick service! We got our drinks almost immediately. * The inside was clean and very quiet, which was nice for a quick stop. Cons: * The location is pretty small and not ideal if you're looking for a place to sit down and study, since there are barely any tables. * The drinks weren't anything special good for a quick grab, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite places for brown sugar boba. Brown sugar boba is one of my favorite drinks and I've tried it from a lot of places. However, even after much trial, Tiger Sugar still has my favorite. Caveat: the drink is quite sweet but the bobas are usually nice and chewy. If that's not your style, then this probably isn't for you! read more

Super cute place and they give 10% off if your wearing Dodgers apparel. Go Dodgers!!! read more

Tiger Sugar - Black sugar boba taro milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first time at this Tiger Sugar location. It's a fairly small shop located in Little Tokyo, and it can get pretty busy since there aren't many boba places located in the plaza. Unfortunately, there were only two people working when I came in, so it took a while for me to receive my drinks. I ordered the mango sago and the black sugar boba milk. The mango sago was decent, but I felt that the cream overpowered the mango taste. However, it came with a lot of toppings which definitely helped balance the drink. it also wasn't too sweet, which is something that I was worried about. The black sugar boba milk was extremely milky. I could barely taste the brown sugar in the drink even though there was a lot of syrup in there. This was very disappointing to me because the black sugar boba milk is supposed to be their signature drink. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back to this location. I felt that they were very understaffed and that the drink quality was not on par with their other locations. read more

Tiger Sugar - black sugar boba milk, mango sago - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So many yummy options, in the heart of little Tokyo so very cool ambiance and vibes but can get busy, I got the strawberry matcha w boba, good prompt service and didn't have to wait too long for drinks even tho it was busy - drinks were delicious read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great service, but tastes horrible. So bland no flavor at all. I always have tiger sugar from different locations and it's always good. But not this place. read more

The wait wasn't too bad when I got here on a Friday afternoon. It didn't take too long to get my order either. The tea was more on the bitter and less sugar side; not quite for me. The boba in the Black Sugar boba milk was pretty mushy and it tasted like it was sitting for too long during the cooking process. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

TLDR: the pearl boba is where it's at!!! I haven't had Tiger Sugar since I was in NY a year ago: I had been craving this place for so long. Not only did their drink exceed my expectations, but I realized why I missed it for so long. Their Black Sugar Milk with Cream (with pearl boba!) is one of their absolute best. I would opt for low ice; it'll still make it cold but it won't take too much of the flavor away. I got the Large so I wasn't able to see my drink (which is honestly worth a star), but be sure to shake it enough times for it all to blend. Special shoutout to the workers as they were SO friendly, and even gave me water (LOL). They answered questions about the menu, were quick with the service, and I was able to get my drink before I took a seat. This spot is located right on the corner(ish) and there are a few tables and chairs inside. There is a lot of foot traffic though, but great place to take a seat at. read more

Tiger Sugar - Large drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I like how they were able to customize your drink upon requests. Lots of foot traffic here. The employee was friendly and quick with the order. The taste of the boba wasn't as good as I remembered, I ordered the regular green tea boba tea. Probably the milk to the tea ratio was bit mixed up this time. I didn't taste much milk inside. However, the environment was good and there were a few chairs and tables for people to sit inside. read more

Tiger Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Staff: The young lady was friendly. Quality: Mixed on this part. We ordered Mango Green Tea and the Strawberry Mousse Cream mochi. Mango Green Tea - I did not enjoy. It had a floral taste due to a strong Jasmine taste though I don't recall this ingredient being on the menu. Ended up not drinking this one. Strawberry Mousse Cream Mochi - wow! This was heavenly in all ways. Totally delicious and the perfect sweetness. Value: Reasonable to me on par with other Boba stores. Overall: This place is nice with some good options. There is limited seating which may be a challenge of crowded. Otherwise I'd return again. read more

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Decent boba franchise known for their brown sugar boba. I'm lucky enough to have one in Rowland Heights close by and that one has never disappointed. We just happen to be in Little Tokyo and wanted to see if they had the Hello Kitty collaboration drinks and merchandise here as it was sold out with a very long wait several weeks ago when it first launched. Luckily they were in stock and our friendly cashier let us know that they just receive the shipment for the Hello Kitty drink carriers (comes in blank and gold or in pink) that afternoon. They were $12.99 but it's cute and its perfect for when I don't want to down my drink immediately and want a free hand to peruse through things. Their ordering tablet was down so the line did build up after us and the location of the shop is in direct setting sun light during the golden hour, so it gets SUPER hot. As a collaboration drink, the Hello Kitty crush had no sugar or ice adjustments unfortunately so it was a bit sweeter than what I normally would go for, but no big deal. It's a sweet milk drink made with strawberry milk cream topped with strawberry crunchy bits (reminded me of cornflakes) and boba. Overall not a bad franchise to grab boba from if you're in the area, but since I have one near me and I'm more of a sucker for trying out boba places that are more out of the way or newer, I'd default to Milk + T or another place before coming back here again. read more

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I'm torn. While the cashier was nice and patient, they should ask people to move if they can't make up their mind. Rather than hold up a line. And of course there was a rude one that told us the line started and just pointed. No rhyme or reason .. there is no indication of where a line would start or how it was established. Uh ok. Ordering was easy. I get my order and the same person gave me my drink and asked if I wanted a bag. Yes. Thank you. Why did I get a cold boba drink with a warm lid and I'm unable to stir or put my straws through? Everyone else got a sealed lid like normal. Ok,,. But can't reseal. I walked in and out with a ?!? Yeah only reason why I'm here because of the hello kitty/Sanrio collaboration. Confused. Two stars. Note: it states that if you order $5 or more, 30 min validation, but I hear the cashier tell a customer they don't validate. ?!? Sigh. read more