I had always planned on ordering lunch from Arome Cafe for our wedding day since it was so…read moreconveniently located near our venue. What I did not anticipate was how annoying it would be to get 24 people to actually respond and send me their orders on time. Apparently, getting married was easier than getting everyone to pick a sandwich and a drink. I finally gave everyone a hard Wednesday night deadline, collected all the orders, and walked into Arome Cafe the next day, just two days before my wedding, with an order for 24 meals and 24 drinks, along with very specific instructions about the pickup time and exactly who would be picking everything up. Needless to say, I was probably giving off some slightly stressed-out bride energy. And then there was Hannah. Hannah was absolutely amazing. She patiently went through everything with me, made sure every single order was entered correctly, confirmed all of the pickup details, and even took the extra time to write everyone's names on their individual food items so there wouldn't be any confusion on the wedding day. With 24 different people and orders, that small detail made such a huge difference. On a morning when there were a million things happening at once, Hannah and Arome Cafe were one thing I simply did not have to worry about. Everything was ready, organized, and exactly as we had discussed. Hannah, you were truly a quiet angel in the middle of our chaotic wedding morning, and I will always be grateful for how kind and helpful you were during a week when my brain was being pulled in about 500 different directions. And, of course, the food and drinks were amazing! Despite it being such a massive order, the quality was completely on point. Everything was fresh, delicious, and prepared with the same care you would expect from a much smaller order. Thank you, Hannah, for being so patient, organized, and genuinely kind. You probably had no idea how much taking care of something as simple as lunch meant to a bride two days before her wedding, but it was one less thing I had to think about, and at that point, that meant everything P.S. To the owners of Arome Cafe: I think Hannah deserves a raise. Seriously.

This plaza has a variety selection of restaurants like spartan's tacos, mcdonald's, pizza my heart,…read morele boulanger, honey berry, panda express, but I've never tried this place before so we gave it a go. Came at July 16 at 11:35am, and ordered 2 pastas and a salad. Theres was only one other singular customer in the entire restaurant who looked like she's already been there a while and was already sitting down when we came in, and 30 minutes flew (which is the end of our lunch break) and that customer just got her food. So imagine how long it took for our food to come out 40+ minutes. I'm not mad about it at all but I was just genuinely so confused. Because it took 40+ mins our 2 pastas came out way before my salad. Even stopping by the crowded starbucks, all 4 of our drinks came out, and we had time to sit and chat and come back and our food was still not ready. I was so so lost about how my salad took so much time when it was just lettuce, proscuitto, and eggs. Compared to TWO whole pastas with chicken and bread. But they also forgot the bread that came out with it. I was actually just confused because the place was practically empty as well. The salad was really average however the pasta was too hard, needed to be boiled way longer, and just did not taste good unfortunately. I rarely give any one stars so this says a lot :( Would not return and should've went to the other spots in the plaza for lunch.

I ordered the Foxy Brown, which is one of their popular drinks on the menu. The drink was sweet and…read morerefreshing, with a tea base that didn't have an overpowering herbal taste. The black pearls were sweet with a strong honey and brown sugar flavor. The texture was soft, warm, and chewy, which was great. Service was quick, and the person behind the counter was incredibly nice.

I heard about all the Pekoe drama and decided to see what the hype was about…read more I ordered the Pekoe Special, which comes with Earl Grey milk tea, pearls, and grass jelly. One thing that surprised me was the limited sweetness options, they only offer 0%, 50%, or 100% sugar. I usually like my drinks around 20% sweetness, so I ended up ordering the 50%. Unfortunately, it was way too sweet for my liking. The tea flavor also tasted a bit artificial and didn't really stand out. Overall, it wasn't my cup of tea and probably won't be coming back.

Saltea Story on Story Road is truly one of the best spots in San Jose! Everything is amazing across…read morethe board--from the freshness and quality of the ingredients to the outstanding service and one-of-a-kind menu. You can tell that every item is prepared with genuine care. Tony, the owner, is what makes the experience especially memorable. His warm, unique personality immediately makes you feel welcome and at home. The hospitality here is just as impressive as the food and drinks. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality food, exceptional customer service, and a unique local restaurant in San Jose, I highly recommend Saltea Story. This place is a hidden gem, and I'll definitely keep coming back!

This place is thee best!! They have the most innovative drinks and supportive staff. 10/10 can't go…read morewrong and already have come back multiple times

I love their Strawberry Matcha Einspanner. Their matcha is also one of the strongest in the Bay,…read moreit's caffeinated enough to keep me going all day. Other matcha places are too milky. If matcha isn't your thing, the peach orange oolong is also incredible! There are actual slices of peach in there so don't forget to lift the cap and enjoy a little treat. Service here is amazing, the baristas here are all very friendly, efficient and make amazing matchas :)

I went on a weekday morning and ordered the Matcha Einspanner Latte with regular milk, it was ready…read morein less than 5 minutes. The Matcha taste is really good and I like how they add sweet cream on top. The amount of ice was not excessive at all, I appreciated that. I love the mini cakes here and think they are worth the $9 each. The salted egg cake is savory and sweet, a nice combination of flavors. Since the egg cream is already salty, I don't think it needs to have shredded pork floss on top. The sweet corn cake is a really nice dessert. There are lots of tables for studying and hanging out.

RANG Final…read moreThoughts: 4.50/5 Review for Rang. They have weekly matcha pop ups at Rose Tea Lounge. Original location is in Elk Grove, but they are here in San Jose area. Kind of hard to see and find them? given that there aren't really any signs posted outside. I perhaps wouldn't have known about it if my friend didn't tell me about it. Drink: Guava Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This is their matcha with house-made guava puree at the bottom and topped with silky guava foam. Their foam is so nice and creamy. Felt very light and just thick enough. Silky consistency that mixed well with the drink. My friend noted that they make it fairly sweet, so I opted for the 25%. This was still quite sweet for me. Each component is sweet itself, so when you combine it, its mostly just sweet. No tartness to cut any of it. Perhaps the guava has something to do with that. Guava is a sweet fruit in general, so I seemed to expect as much. The matcha itself had a nice color to it. Very vibrant. Light bitterness. Lovely consistency overall. I like each component separately and I like them together when it's fully combined. Strawberry Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This was my friends drink and I also really liked it. Had to try it for my review purposes. Per their Door Dash description, this is their matcha latte with their home-made strawberry puree and topped with velvety strawberry foam. There really wasn't much of a difference with this one and mine besides the fruit. His was slightly more tart than mine, which is something I like. Again, the drink itself leans more on the sweet side, so any sort of tartness would be nice to cut some of that. Matcha color is amazing. Nice and vibrant. Lovely silky consistency. I like the ratio of fruit flavor and matcha. Some places will make it just taste like milk, others have an imbalance of flavors. This one was just right for me. --------- Quality: Ceremonial Matcha and whisked to order We saw them whisk the matcha to order. Not really a display cooking kind of counter, but they do do all of that in the front where the cashiers are. You are able to watch if you so choose. I do like the matcha that they use, so it seems like a high quality one. That or it's because they aren't batching their matcha like other places. I understand that batching doesn't make it lower quality, but something about whisking it fresh is always better. Price: Average Will depend on the drink, but the prices are around $7 to $9. For our drinks, average around $8.25 per drink. Quite a common price range for a cup of matcha. This one was made well, so no complaints here. There was no upcharge for the oatmilk, which is always a plus for us. Service: Whisked matcha fresh No interactions today. We ordered directly on the kiosk and then just waited for our drinks to come out. Something that I like is that they whisk and make the matcha in front of us. Kind of hard to see, given my height and spot that we were standing, but they do whisk it in the front for us. Of note, they use this hand towel or cloth to wipe the bowls. Not sure how sanitation does with that, but I digress. Just an observation for today. Ambiance: Quaint Flower Café Vibes This place is giving very quaint flower café vibes. I would totally work here if I could work from home or if I needed to study. Space is incredibly spacious on the inside contrary to how the outside and plaza area is looking. Little dim lit inside, but that might be from the little lighting that's hitting through the windows given the angle and evening sun. Location/Parking: Small Plaza This place is like a pop-up/collaboration with Rose Tea Lounge. There's really no label for it outside of the storefront, but when you go into the café and on the kiosk, you can directly order from them. Kind of interesting how it works and I probably would have never seen it if my friend didn't bring me here. Location is not the best as it is right in a smaller plaza on the side of Story Road near the 101 freeway. At least they chose an area that is slightly less saturated. Vietnam Town is really close by and they really do have too much going on over there sometimes. Parking lot is also small, but it seems to work well with the smaller plaza size.

Alpha Phi Omega, community service fraternity decided to bring me here to bless this business…read more They have plenty of options and immaculate vibes. Family and friends environment. They even have an outside patio area. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

the shop has a really nice vibe and a lot of modern drinks. I would recommend coming to studyread more

omg came here for the bogo and did not disappoint! workers are fast! and drinks are delicious!!…read more if you like cream and cheese, get the milktea way! theres so much yummy topping that it (viet pudding, cheese ball, jerry cheese, cream) comes with!

The teas were excellent! I liked the pineapple one the guy recommended me. The boba was soft and…read morethe drink has a great tea flavor and perfect amount of sweetness. I tried all the other flavors they had as samples there and they were all pretty good! I think the other one that stands out is the cantaloupe one. I also liked that they had hi chews at the tables while you wait. I was pleasantly surprised at the spot! I have never heard of it but the drink spoke for itself.

Lots of seating and very clean inside. Order came very fast…read more Oolong jasmine milk tea: 2/5, we asked for less ice and literal cup was filled all the way with ice. I can't imagine if people asked for regular ice, it would be 5 sips maximum. This is the typical Vietnamese style cafe where if you want no ice, they fill your drink less and if you ask for less ice, it's pretty much 90% ice. They have samples you can taste on the table which is really neat as it gives you a perspective on many flavors you have not yet tried. Side note, the fish tanks had fully green water. Not strong algae but just a deep green water like you see at Lake Cunningham. It was a bit unappetizing to look at. Water changes need to be changed for the sake of the fishes.

I was looking for a good boba spot while charging my car at the Aborn Supercharger. It was a hot…read moreday, so I definitely needed something refreshing. I checked Yelp and was pleasantly surprised to find this place within walking distance. The shop is much larger than many other boba places I've been to, with plenty of tables if you want to hang out and enjoy your drink. I placed my order with the lady at the front and went with the Brown Sugar Boba Latte. Even though there were a few large orders ahead of mine, they worked quickly and my drink was ready in about 2-3 minutes. The first sip completely surprised me in the best way. The boba was perfectly chewy, exactly how I like it. Not hard at all. The brown sugar flavor was rich without being overpowering, and the drink itself was well balanced. It's easily comparable to some of my favorite boba shops in the Bay Area. I'm so glad I found this place while waiting for my car to charge. I'll definitely be back to try more of their drinks!

I haven't had Itea in a while but craving and convenience got to me…read more Popcorn chicken 7/10: flavor is still amazing as I recall but this is the first time ever that I've had chicken breast used for popcorn chicken. I guess it's great for those who want to eat bad but healthy. Is it my cup of tea? Not really. My husband and I both agree that we prefer juicy yet fatty chicken over dry & healthy. I mean, we're eating guilty pleasure fried food after all. Calamari 8/10: I've always preferred squid heads and tentacles so was a bit disappointed when all I got were rings. Again, the batter & seasoning are still really good but the calamari itself was simply flavorless. My husband preferred it over the Chicken. Roasted oolong MT w/ Tofuhua & grass jelly toppings 9/10: it's a classic

TP Tea is one of my favorite boba spots because the drinks are always consistent. My go-to orders…read moreare the Thai Tea and the Passion Fruit Tea--both have great flavor. I'd recommend getting them at 70% or 50% sweetness since they can be a little sweet at the regular level. It's conveniently located inside Oakridge Mall, so it's an easy stop while shopping or grabbing food. Parking is usually pretty manageable too. The lines can get long during busy hours, so service really depends on how crowded it is, but the drinks are always worth the wait. Definitely one of my go-to boba spots!

While shopping at Oakridge Mall needed a drink to quench my pallet and came across TP Tea. Ordered…read moreat the counter and then waited for our drinks to be prepared. They also have a kiosk for you to oder from. Ambiance, the place was packed with customers coming in at a steady pace. They do have limited seating inside and some seating in the mall hallway right outside. I went with the Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea. It was cold and cooled me off. It was refreshing and satisfying. Son got, Honey Jasmine Green Tea and I really like the flavor to this one. Got or drinks and we wereon our way.

Got the King of Mango Smoothie and it was delicious. Full of mangos and fruit jelly, added boba as…read morewell. Service was good. Lady behind the counter could've been a lot nicer to the other customers though. Definitely will be back if I'm in the area again.

One of my favorite boba spots in East San Jose. The drinks are consistently good, the tea flavor…read moreactually comes through, and they don't rely on excessive sweetness to make everything taste the same. Get the Avocado Mango Smoothie. It sounds like an unusual combination, but the creamy avocado and sweet mango work surprisingly well together. Rich, refreshing, and basically dessert in a cup. The menu is huge, but it's hard to go wrong. The fruit teas are refreshing, the milk teas are smooth, and the toppings always taste fresh. Portions are generous and the drinks look just as good as they taste. Parking can get a little hectic depending on the time of day, but it's worth the stop if you're in the area and need a boba fix.