Ding Tea is my favorite milk tea shop! It's always consistent. The signature milk tea has a bold…read moreblack tea flavor, and the bubbles are always perfectly chewy. Service: great Ambiance: cute and enough seating for a small milk tea shop

The absolute best milk tea in the Twin Cities. I have never had a bad experience here, the quality…read moreis consistent and the tea is always delicious. I feel like a lot of the spots I used to frequent would sometimes have a great drink but other days something would be off whether it be the boba was under or overcooked or the drink was made without enough syrup, but Ding Tea gets it right every single time. I also love that despite being the best milk tea I've had, their prices are the cheapest. It's genuinely one of my favorite places!

Nice place with great boba drinks! They sell little accessories and have costumes you can try on…read moreand take pictures for free! I didn't get to try their rolled ice cream but did get to try their original bubble waffles. It's not as crispy as I would like compared to a few other places I've tried, not sure if it's because it wasn't fully cooked or what? I would definitely go back for drinks though!! This place is VERY spacious so it's a great hangout spot.

No longer offering taiyaki. Employees eating behind the counter. Not impressed and overpriced…read more $20 for ice cream for 2 pwople

My friend took me out to Hmong Village to check out some craft supply vendors. We decided to grab a…read moredrink and some snacks. My friend told me that Blueberry had a really good drink called Strawberry Summer. We got that and my other friend ordered Brown sugar boba. The drinks were fairly priced (cash only), and good. They were a bit busy the day we went but the line went quick and drinks came out reasonably fast. Didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seemed cool.

Located within Hmong village in the back where all of the food stands are, across one of the soup…read moreplaces is this Boba spot. My friends that are local said that they're caramel delight is one of there better flavors, it has ice blended with milk, caramel pudding, and boba pearls. It's a pretty large cup but very refreshing and not too sweet if you're afraid it's too sweet. They made the drinks pretty quickly and it's perfect to get after having a full meal at Hmong Village. Service is also very quick and it's just a store front, not sure if it's cash only but a lot of the vendors there are cash only. I would try any of of their other drinks on the menu, their strawberry summer looks good and they have additional toppings that can also be added.

Tips: - Service is friendly and fast…read more - The menu has pho and banh mi. - The grilled pork fresh rolls, and beef flank and beef balls pho were excellent. I had just finished getting some groceries at ALDI after having arrived in the Twin Cities from the greater Toronto area. Next door to the grocery store, in a small plaza, was this iPho 2 eatery. For some reason, it's listed without the number on Yelp. On the sign, there's a clear 2 in its name. I drove over to this plaza and backed into an available space. Next door to this eatery was a diner. My original thought was to go there, but it was closed for the day at around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday. I walked in. I was immediately greeted by three people. I asked for a table and got one by the kitchen. It was cool seeing all the orders get picked up from a window right in front of me. Whenever I'm away from home, I tend to get pho. It's comfort food. I also crave it often. A large glass of water with ice came. I needed it. It was cold and perfect on an unseasonably warm 15°C March day. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Grilled pork fresh rolls - Beef flank and beef balls pho (regular) I got the nicest man who took my order. I asked him how large the large-sized pho bowl was. Portions are generous. I went with a regular instead, which was perfect. I got my Diet Coke. It came with ice in a cup. It hit the spot. The grilled pork fresh rolls were divine. They were stuffed to the max with vermicelli, grilled pork, and veggies. The grilled pork was tender and delicious, especially dipping it in the sauce. I loved my bowl of beef flank and beef balls pho. I added mint, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime. The beef flank was tender. The beef balls were sliced, which made picking them up with chopsticks a lot easier. The broth was excellent. I loved the thinly sliced onions in it. The green onions were also yummy. The noodles were perfect. The amount was indeed generous. I used the washroom before I left. It was clean. No issues. It is clear from the lucky cat's bracelets and the sign in front of the store that ICE was not welcome here. I was even happier to support a local business that wasn't afraid to point out how it felt. I paid with a credit card and tipped. The woman asked me how everything was. Fabulous is the word that I used. It was a great first meal after having landed in the Twin Cities. I'd return in a heartbeat. It was a great find. (125)

Stopped by here for lunch the other day as I was in the mood for Pho and have been looking for a…read morenew place near work. This place is in a strip mall in a busy intersection with a few other things around it. Easy to find parking in the lot and easy to get to. The place is not very big and was pretty packed at lunch time. It is simple but clean and bright. I got seated right away and they brought a menu and some water. I was undecided between the Phở đặc Biệt (Combination Pho) and Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Vermicelli Soup) so I asked the server and she recommended the Pho. I ordered the x-large since I was hungry. The food didn't take long to come out. And initially I thought I made a mistake ordering the x-large because the portion size was quite big (the have an even larger size called the jumbo). I did end up having all of it but it was definitely more food than I needed. The Pho was very good. Not too sweet or salty. Had a good flavor and you could taste the spices. There was a very generous amount of meat and noodles in that big bowl. Came with your standard toppings of beansprouts, basil and jalapenos. The jalapenos were cut lengthwise instead of the standard discs which made for some really big pieces. Not a complaint just something I noticed as different than most places. The other thing that was different was the meatballs, which were sliced thinly instead of quartered lie in most restaurants. They did have decent flavor and the meats were all tender. It was definitely a delicious and generous bowl of Pho and I will be coming back here to try their Bánh Mì Bò and Bún Bò Huế. If you are in the mood for a good bowl of pho and are in the area, I would recommend giving this place a try.

Very cute ice cream spot with outdoor seating. It smells very sweet inside and I like how unique…read morethe dessert shop is with their flavors. There is a self-order kiosk or you can order at the counter. Food was mid in all honesty. The Strawberry Matcha Ice Cream was probably one of the biggest misses I have ever had. It is vanilla ice cream with strawberry jam at the bottom, and whisked matcha (still warm!) on TOP of the ice cream, making it a major spill hazard. This was pretty disappointing since we were expecting actual matcha ice cream (and maybe it was wrong of us to assume so). I wish the kiosk had images of the items for ordering though...didn't seem like there were any and you just had to hope that what you're getting sounds intriguing enough just by the name. Boba Ice Cream (brown sugar syrup) was okay. The brown sugar syrup was what was saving the entire thing. It's aesthetically cute, but it doesn't wow me. Def a cute spot, but it's only Instagrammable foods. Not worth for the taste though :(

The food is superb. I have never had a banana flavored ice cream this tasty before. The service was…read moreamazing. Stephen was awesome and he served us wity a smile. Even recommended if its going to be too sweet to not do something and to try the strawberry matcha for my partner. The music is great. Not too heavy and very calming and inviting. So I would highly recommend this place. The merch here is even amazing. They have shirts and tumblers too. A must visit indeed. ~ Freya

One of my fav Brown Sugar Boba milk tea places in the twin cities! I LOVE the flavor and the fact…read morethat you can customize the sugar and ice levels for your drink. And the boba pearls are perfectly soft and chewy. It seems Tbaar just has a little To-Go counter within the Kyuramen Restaurant, so ambiance is limited to a nice counter and a few chairs to sit while you wait. They even have 2 kiosks where you can order electronically in case the line is long. Service was quick, helpful and friendly!

Had a bubble tea craving after lunch and searched what was nearby. Be aware that this is located…read morewithin the Kuyuramen restaurant; there are banners up, but the sign on the building doesn't have its name. Staff were friendly. I was torn between 2 flavors, but ended up getting the brown sugar milk tea. I will likely get something else next time, as it was a little bland for me. If I'm in the area, I will stop again to try something new.

great atmosphere ! great tea great service. favourite boba shop in st paul. love you sencharead more

I lovvvve this place. Hands down my favorite chai!! Cute spot…read more I wish more people knew it existed, and I'm really glad that the construction on grand Avenue didn't shut them down! I found out they exist existed because they had a Harry Potter trivia night! Also hope they do that again!

Simplicitiea is simply the best! The service is always quick and the boba is to die for! The staff…read moreare always kind and make the most delicious drinks. They also have pastries, sandwiches, and every drink your heart desires. Overall a wonderful establishment with beautiful interior! I have been coming to this establishment for the past 4 years and it has been excellent experience each visit! It is truly a must visit shop in the St. Paul area!

Simplicitea is a very cute and relaxing place to grab bubble tea and other various coffees and…read morerefreshers. The staff were extremely friendly and greeted us right away. I do like the fact that they will use black or green tea with any of their drinks. I'm not a green tea fan, so that's an important option for me. I got a black fruit tea with pineapple and passion fruit with strawberry popping bobas. The tea had a perfect blend of flavors and the boba was cooked just right. We also got a cookies and cream smoothie with tapioca. My son said it was the best one he's had! He also got a banh mi. He said it was good, but not great. The pork could have been more flavorful and it needed more cilantro. Overall, I recommend this place! Give them a try!

Cute little Boba Tea spot, now with a bakery. I had a cinnamon roll and loved the sweet sticky…read morecrisp bottom that reminded me of a caramel roll. It was yummy. I've tried boba tea here in the past and they're okay, but not the best in the area. But the ambiance is nice with fresh flowers in the window and board games to play while you hang out. Service was friendly enough. I would come back if I'm in the neighborhood.

We attended the soft opening , and if that's resting things out then this place is going to be the…read morebest place in town! We are a bit unconventional so went with the tofu non mai. A little heat, nice and juicy and definitely shareable! The mango smoothie was a delicious way to break the heat of the jalepeno from the bon mi. And do not miss the baked goods! We went for the chocolate Swiss croissant. It was hands down the best I have ever tasted. Soft and chocolaty--not overly sweet. Everything in the bakery case looked amazing! Staff was friending and efficient despite the line. A definite request stop on my list!

I had their Hawaiian Shaved Ice at the MN State Fair Preview Weekend. It was unlike any snow cone…read moreI've ever had. I had a Passion Fruit and Guava, with Cream drizzled on top. Yep, best snow cone ever. Hands down. I hear they'll be at US Bank Stadium as well, and they'll serve them spiked there! Let's go!

I learned about Minnesnowii Shave Ice when I went to the Kickoff to Summer with my Yelp friends…read more This year, I went with my husband and decided to get a mangonada. It was delicious. I was surprise to see boba on it, but it works! The tamarind candy was a bit hard to bite and peel off, but that's OK. There was along line at the Kickoff to Summer, which was surprising, because I didn't see that last year. There were multiple windows to order from. The staff cashier and shave ice crafters were friendly and approachable. Definitely worth it. I also saw mocha on the menu, but my heart was already set on mangonada. It is normally $8, unless you're getting the specialty ones like mangonada. They accept cash and card.