Ordered catering for an event and the milk tea at 50% was delicious! Quite strong tea in there but was yummy and had the perfect balance of sugar and milk. Service was excellent in communicating with us and hand off. Great packaging with no spillage. They also threw in some adorable goodies and cards! I didn't see the actual restaurant so have yet to go visit :) read more

Ume Tea - Milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

More like a 3.5, but I'm rounding up, since a lot of this is bias comparing it with the several NorCal locations that I've been to. I'm a HUGE fan of the NorCal Ume Tea locations. Every time I visit, I always make sure to visit once, if not twice. Super affordable boba, cute cafe with lots of cute merch, AND they have food and snacks. How can you beat that? When we were in the area looking for boba, I saw that there was a Ume Tea nearby (there's only 2 in SoCal), so my friend and I decided to stop by after our visit to the Milpitas location. There's a decent amount of parking in the plaza, but it can get quite busy given the area and the amount of businesses, but you can always do street parking and walk over. It was quite busy for a Sunday afternoon as there were lots of pick up orders and others ordering form the kiosks (they have 3 if you count the tablet on the counter) and waiting for their orders. It's a narrower location with no public restrooms (at least if there was, it'd be behind the employees only door, but I didn't ask). There's some merch on the wall, but not much of it sadly and 1 small statue for photo ops. There's seating, but since the shop is narrow, they're more like benches with small tables. Here is where, I think my bias comes out a bit, the merch here was some left over collaboration merch and some bags and cups I think, but NorCal had several different kinds of plushies, a perfume block, other air fresheners, stickers, plushies, etc. They NorCal locations also had way more for their food/snack menu like fried baby octopus (my favorite), bento boxes and much more (also in terms of how many different types of drinks that they have). It might be because NorCal is the California originator or because each franchise owner has different choices in what they have, but it wasn't as mind blowing. I get it though with raising costs and the limitations of space that they have. I got a passionfruit mango green tea with lychee jelly, 50% sweet (I'd go lower next time since it was pretty sweet) and less ice. Pretty refreshing for a hot summer day. Friend got a purple sticky rice milk tea, 70% sweet. Not bad, and didn't skimp out on the purple rice. Flavor is middle level milk tea. Not bad, hits the spot if you need it, but not mind blowing. I don't think I'll go out of my way to go to this location again, but I might try the other one. My friend and I were having a conversation about this, but maybe Ume Tea didn't enter the 626 BOBA WARS as with how limited they are compared to NorCal, the competition would be much too fierce, but it's so obvious how much the community and locals love them here. read more

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Ume Tea is one of the best tea shops on the west side because it is such a bang for your buck. Popcorn Chicken: This was around $10, but I could easily split this over 2 meals. The exterior was crispy and well-seasoned, while the interior was tender and juicy. They were very generous with the amount of chicken, which came in the cutest box. It comes with one free sauce and you could choose between sweet & sour, ranch, etc. Mango Pomelo Sago: Ume Tea serves a solid Mango Pomelo Sago, which was about $6. I loved the inclusion of grapefruit in it as it serves as the perfect contrast against the sweetness of the mango. I have tried other drinks from them as well, such as their teas, which did not particularly stand out to me. Most of their drinks are on the cheaper side though, so I would come back for the drinks when I am feeling sad and broke. I would come back to Ume Tea over and over again just for the popcorn chicken! read more

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Really cute place and its aesthetic is finely curated for social media. It works! Cuz, I bookmarked this place just so I could come get a surprise cup for a plushie. I'm rarely in west LA anymore but after going to LAX, it was a perfect time to go to Ume. We got the brown sugar boba milk teas, always a safe way to try out a new boba spot. Also, popcorn chicken and sesame balls. The drinks were 3 stars. Definitely not the worst nor the best I've ever had. Surprise cup holds 24oz drink then the bottom is pretty spacious for a good size little plushie. Popcorn chicken had no flavor. I'm used to Asian mild still having spice. There was none to be found. My kid barely at it. Sesame balls were pretty tasty. Overall, good if you're in the area. But I wouldn't drive this way just to come here read more

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They got better and introduced the purple rice yogurt oat boba drink. That is my favorite and the taste is on par with the more elite boba shops in Koreatown. The taro and pudding drinks are still decent. The snacks like the popcorn chicken are not bad. The rest of the drinks are still mediocre. read more

Ume Tea - Mango Avocado and Mango Pomelo Sago - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The popcorn chicken is delicious. It comes out hot and the mild spicy is pretty spicy. Parking is easy and free. The service is great and the ambiance is nice and pink. I love their mango chamoy drink that comes with a tamarind stick. read more

Ume Tea - Popcorn Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely loved my chamoy mango drink from UME! The taste was amazing, the drink was beautiful, and I loved that they let me choose exactly how sweet I wanted it. Next time, I'll definitely ask for a little more chamoy, but I still loved every sip -- I literally drank it in like 5 seconds! 10/10, definitely recommend! The workers were so respectful and service was great they got us in and out as soon as possible ! And you can go and see all of the beautiful things inside of the store ! It's worth a look ! read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was craving popcorn chicken so badly, and Ume Tea is one of those rare places these days that does good Taiwanese popcorn chicken and good boba! There's not too much breading on the popcorn chicken, and the flavor is so good. I also got the curly fries, which could have been seasoned a little more, but were til still really good. For a drink today, I tried the Oreo Crème Brulee Boba Milk Tea, which is sweet and chocolatey and creamy. The boba quality at Ume is also really good, and I've tried other drinks here too -- all of which have been great! Parking was easy (there's a parking lot), and service was quick and super friendly! Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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I ordered milk tea plus boba, oat milk and less sweet. It was perfectly sweet to me, a great staple if you're looking for a go-to boba order. I also got popcorn chicken and tofu, which were delicious and crispy. Ordering for pickup is super fast and easy! A great option if you're in the area and need lunch or dinner in a pinch read more

Ume Tea - Boba Milk Tea Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been gravitating toward the Mango Pomelo Sago drink everywhere I go, so of course I had to try Ume Tea's version. I was actually very impressed by how good it was. Theirs includes coconut milk, which adds a subtle creaminess to balance out the fruitiness of the drink. I generally order my boba at 100% sweet, but the 70% sweet here was plenty for me. Highly recommend checking this place out especially if you are a fellow Mango Pomelo Sago lover! read more

The place is pretty cute. Boba-Ristas are very nice. They have the surprise plush keychain at the bottom of the drink. We went here for my daughter's bday week, coming from las vegas. When we got here they ran out of the cup with the plushies, my daughter was sad but everyone in the store made up for it!!! She get to pick the plushies on their display which was super nice or them. The place was clean very kawaii. Drinks were made good as well. read more

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Potentially my favorite boba spot in LA. Always fun new options to try, perfectly sweet boba and a variety of toppings, they offer a surprise cup with a little toy if you're in the mood for an extra treat, and their popcorn chicken is everything. read more

Always a good go to for the strong tea flavor and the amazing toppings. If you want too toppings; this is the place to get the. I love getting the boba and mochi combination even if it does reduce the amount of milk tea in it. Fantastic chain and it's always consistent among their stores. Also it's super pretty and pink as a bonus! read more

Ume Tea - Creme brulee milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I used to live close by almost went there every weekend it's so good. Their boba is so soft. Nowadays still go once in a while. It's got busy always inside the store it's kind of tiny inside. Parking is packed. But it doesn't take more than 10 minutes. Last time placed the order online it's force me to tip, which isn't right. read more

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We've been here a lot more than we'd like to admit but that just shows how good this boba tea shop is! Granted, it's one of the only ones near where we live. However, I'm not one to settle for mediocre bubble tea. Parking is in a plaza and we never really have trouble finding a spot at the times we've gone (which was usually in the afternoon or night time). The shop is definitely more of a grab and go place as there aren't really tables or chairs to sit down and enjoy your drink or snack. There's some seating inside, but I think it's really for customers to sit and wait for their order because it can get really busy. The store itself is actually really cute though with a lot of pink and fun colors so 11/10 for design and vibes! Drinks we've gotten: - White peach oolong milk tea (4.5/5 and one of my faves) - Oreo brulee milk tea (5/5) - Strawberry matcha milk tea w/ matcha ice cream (5/5 and also one of my faves) - Passion fruit green tea with crystal boba and lychee jelly (4/5) - Creme brulee milk tea (4/5) **If you upgrade your drink to a "surprise cup", there's a cute little plushy waiting for you! Our go to order is their strawberry matcha milk tea with a matcha ice cream scoop and a cookie crème brûlée milk tea! Food we've gotten: - Popcorn chicken (4.5/5, they make it with just the right amount of batter but could use some more crunch! we always get the ponzu sauce) - Fried tofu (4/5, satisfied some cravings - crunchy exterior and soft interior as intended) Overall, this is a solid spot if you wanted to satisfy a boba craving. As always... we'll be back soon, Ume Tea :) read more

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Service here is amazing & the drinks are good. It is near me and I once went two days in a row. Free parking in small lot. Near Trader Joe's, a ramen place, & other eateries. read more

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My roommates and I order from here all the time on rough finals weeks and nights where we think we deserve a sweet treat (often..) They have a fabulous and unique selection of drinks and food which makes the extra drive out of UCLA/Sawtelle worth it - they have great and fresh popcorn chicken and takoyaki! I've never been disappointed by their food, it always hits the spot. Drinks wise, we've had the Mango (5/5) , The rice drink (I forget what it's called but it's my favorite) and Jasmine Milk Tea! All are wonderful but the rice drink is incredibly unique and the texture is kind of addicting to chew on. When we do go in person owners and service are so sweet! It's clean, drinks are a decent size; and they offer lots of plushies and toys. read more

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Good little local Tea spot! My partner and I go here all the time! It's a close by spot and always hits to spot when we want some tea! There's not a ton of space inside if you wanna sit down, it's mostly just a grab and go spot, but they always get the job done quickly. read more

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Stopped in this weekend for our first time because we both had our usual Boba craving and wanted to try someplace new. I am happy to say that Ume exceeded expectations and I already want to go back again to try more flavors. As with most Boba places they have a lot of great options on the menu and all different types of drinks. It was really hard to choose just one drink so I ended up choosing two. Parking is pretty easy in this area and pricing is fair. We decided to order via the kiosk and everything that we ordered was ready within 8 minutes. Inside is pretty small, there aren't any tables to eat in, but there are some tables to wait while your food is being prepared. It is definitely more of a to-go type of place. For my first time I wanted to try one of their classics and one of their newer drinks. I ordered the Crème Brûlée Boba and really loved it. It had the flavors that I expected and it was perfectly sweet. I also ordered a new drink which was the Strawberry Yogurt Slush with Crystal Boba. I will say that I prefer traditional or popping Boba more than crystal Boba, but still the liquid flavors in it were very good. I would just replace the crystal Boba if I were to order it again. I've also heard that their chicken is really good so next time I will try some of their savory items. I would definitely recommend to any fan of Boba. read more

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Pretty delicious spot. Always get take out so not sure the in store experience here. Cute character design, soft/chewy/smooth boba. Their tea drinks are delicious however I found their matcha to not be as tasty. It felt powdery or grainy. Would recommend their tea drinks with boba if you're in the area! read more

I'm particular about my boba. I like it fresh, sweet, and with a good chew, not totally soft or mushy (or worse, uncooked!) but Ume Tea has not let me down. It can be hard to assess how sweet a drink is without having it, but there are plenty of options on the menu and the chicken is a must. read more

We did a door dash order for Ume Tea late at night and this place did not disappoint! We ordered the Oolong Milk Tea Brown Sugar which was good but I think I'm just a coffee girly! We ordered the popcorn chicken regular and spicy and it was 10/10!!!! Best late night snack! The sweet and sour sauce is the best!! I can't wait to try the location again!' read more

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Ohh Ume..where I like to spend most of my money to get a caffeine jolt. This is my favorite local boba shop because of the drinkable mochi.. no other place in the area compares. The staff is always so helpful and friendly, even when I need adjustments to my drink. I've been coming for years and their drinks are consistently good quality. My usual order is the black ceylon milk tea with boba & drinkable mochi which is the best when the toppings are still warm. The boba is nice & chewy, with a hint of sweetness. Sometimes I go for the green tea jelly which is a nice topping option. I always get 0% sweetness and they always get it right. There isn't much seating here so it's not really a lounge area. There are a couple of long seats for when you're waiting and the wait time isn't too bad. It does get busy, especially after school hours and on weekends. There is a parking lot that gets full but there's overflow parking in the Wells Fargo lot as well. read more

Cute, upbeat little boba shop with refreshing drinks and delicious fries. I was looking for a new boba shop to try out in the area and was absolutely delighted with this one. First of all, the shop has an adorable bunny-theme that carries into its interior and packaging which I adore! Secondly, the curly fries are bomb. Not too oily, lightly fried, crispy, and the portions are very generous, perfect for a fries lover like me. I'm addicted! The drinks were good. We ordered a four seasons boba milk tea and a yumberry slush. Both were good. I was missing a little more berry/fruit flavor from the slush. It tasted more like jasmine tea than a slush to me, but it was still tasty. The menu is fun with some adventurous flavor combinations that I'm keen on trying the next time I'm around. Big thumbs up from me! Expect to see me back for more of those curly fries! read more

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Ume Tea is so adorable and kawaii! The service was great. They have an extensive menu with so many options like milk teas, fruit teas, yogurts, slushies, and matcha. My favorite was the tanghulu yogurt drink. Plus snacks like fried tofu and popcorn chicken! There is a small lot for parking. read more

Ume Tea - 2 mystery cups, a matcha, and a tanghulu yogurt drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

From San Diego, made a detour because we were craving their popcorn chicken. We've had it before but was very disappointed. The popcorn chicken was cold. We were trying not to make a complaint but couldn't enjoy the 2nd bite of chicken. Popcorn chicken doesn't have to be piping hot but it wasn't even warm. It tasted like it was sitting out for hours. Then when I told the employee, I think they just put it in the microwave. It was hot but not crispy. Highly disappointed. read more

Ume Tea - Cold popcorn chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Phenomenal toppings but the tea and appetizers itself is not anything special but more like a local cafe read more

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Overall Experience: Boba and popcorn chicken were both good. The wait time was a bit too long. I wouldn't say this spot is a must-visit but more of a if you are in the area and want boba near by, it's good enough to go to. Drinks: We got the avocado smoothie and White Peach Oolong boba and both drinks were good. Boba was a bit too chewy and lacked texture in my opinion. Portion Size: Pretty standard. Service: It was okay. Doesn't really stand out. They were busy so I thought service was slow more than anything. Ambiance: Small and quaint. But this is a order and pick up type of spot. No place to sit down and chat with friends. Presentation: The popcorn chicken top of the boba was very creative. I've never seen this before in the history of my Boba Parking Situation: Plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Ume Tea - Special drink + popcorn chicken deal! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

10/10 I've tried so many boba tea spots in Sawtelle and NONE of them come close to Ume. Other places always give me watery tea and stale boba, but Ume is perfection. Their boba is fresh every time, and when I order 30% sweetness, I actually get 30% sweetness. Everything tastes just right. My new go-to spot! read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We got the Taro Shake w/ boba and Thai tea. The Taro is under the caffeine free section and the drink indicated that it came with real taro and comes with boba by default. When you customize it didn't allow you to remove the boba. The milk option was either milk or oat. Thai tea (under milk tea section of the menu) was good but wow the taro was sooo good. I was worried about the boba being hard but it was perfect. The Taro shake was so good that I would want to go back for more. But the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the Thai tea was good but not amazing. And the service seemed like the employees weren't really enjoying their job. Oh well, at least I loved the taste of the drink I got! It's in a small parking lot shared with other businesses with kinda small parking spaces. I liked that there was the backdrop for photos. It made the space look pretty and inviting. read more

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I've been very curious about this boba shop so decided to give it a try! It was very busy on a random weekday. I ordered: (4/5) The peach oolong milk tea with whipped cream, less ice 50% sugar. Glad I got 50% because I think it would've been too sweet otherwise. I also would've preferred the tea to be a little stronger (4/5) Mango four seasons tea with lychee jelly, less ice 50% sugar. I appreciated the tea flavor that stood out, but had a bit too much lychee. Appreciated the mango bits in it! (4.5/5) spicy popcorn chicken. nice crunch and flavor from the basils, not quite spicy enough for me, but nicely flavored chicken, would get again. They don't have seats other than benches on the sides indoors so it wouldn't be suitable for someone looking to study or spend lots of time there. I would come back and try some other drinks! The parking is a bit packed but you can probably find a spot. The ambiance is cheerful with music, and colorful decor. read more

Ume Tea - White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with whipped cream (left)? Mango Four Seasons Tea w/ Lychee Jelly (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been here before maybe a year or 2 ago and happened to be in the area so I stopped by for a refreshing milk tea! I got 0% sweet so with a salted cream top so that I can add a teeny bit of my own agave at home. A few of the comments were complaining of the 30% sugar being too sweet and I'm very sweet sensitive so this was a good move for me. The tea did indeed have a nice floral note to it and the cream top paired nicely with it. If you don't plan to add your own sweetener later, I wouldn't go for 0% sweet as by itself, it's too milky- stick with at least 30 or maybe ask them to reduce that by a bit. A touch of sweetener actually often brings out the tea flavor in these kinds of drinks. Parking is easy as they have a lot and I recommend you stop by! There's "waiting seating" but it's a grab and go kinda vibe. read more

Ume Tea - Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

With all the boba places nearby, Ume doesn't rise to the top for me. Their tea and their boba both are not my favorite but I do like their popcorn chicken! Most things I've had here have been just fine but the drinkable mochi was the consistency of snot so that was a hard pass. Milk teas are my favorite and those are solid, it's just the texture of the boba that's a little off for me. The place itself is also nothing special but the service has always been great! I personally would recommend somewhere on Sawtelle like Odd One Out or Sunright, or Latea in Culver instead. read more

Been to this boba spot a few times and I was really impressed! I had seen posts online about how great this spot was, so I was wondering if it would be worth the hype and it was. There's parking in the front, but FYI, the small lot fills up fast. I've tried the Osmanthus Longan Green Tea Slushie and the Brown Sugar Boba Oolong Milk Tea -- they were both delicious! High-quality boba and excellent drinks. The drinks didn't take too long and the decor is very cute. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Honestly most boba taste the same to me so there's very little I can comment on. I have this place 3 stars bc the drinks were too sweet despite getting lower sugar option (we got the strawberry matcha) read more

This specific location was highly recommended as having the best boba ever. I don't know if necessarily I would say it's the best boba, however, it was pretty good. We came on a late afternoon on a weekday and the place was busy. Service was still swift and friendly. We ordered a regular size Jasmine green milk tea with boba, avocado mango slushy with mango popping boba and white peach oolong milk tea with strawberry popping boba, all in regular size. All of this totaled $21 and change. Both the Jasmine green milk tea and the avocado mango slushy were a hit, however, there the white peach along received and okay review. Not bad for two out of three. All in all, this place was on par with most other boba tea shops. A definite plus was the variety of drinks offered on their menu, and food options that we actually did not venture to try. read more

Ume Tea - Jasmine Green Milk Tea, Avocado Mango Slushie, and White Peach Oolong Milk Tea. $21+change for the trio. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I think the drink I got was something tiramisu and it was pretty dark. I mean good for coffee lovers! So I loved it lol read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We love this place and hope they can keep up the great quality. Ceylon milk tea with boba = 5/5 Taro Taro Fresh Milk w/ Coconut Flavor Milk Pudding = 5/5 Popcorn chicken = 5/5 They used to offer an osmanthus milk tea that was exceptional, but sadly, it's no longer on the menu. Hopefully, they'll bring that back someday. read more

One of the few places that serve mango sago in LA! I've been here twice and always enjoy my drinks, I opt out for the pomelo in my orders but will always stop here when I'm on the west side to get my fix of sago. The service is fast and the inside is cute and a nice place to escape the heat with yummy snacks and drinks! read more

Such a cute spot and super busy when I went in yesterday! They have 3 stations for contactless ordering and have a wide variety of fruit tea, milk teas, slushies and option to upgrade to surprise cups that have small plushies inside. They seem like a very popular spot and well earned. The interior is so cute, service is so friendly - they gave us little panda keychains, and drinks are delicious. Parking was easy - they do have a smaller lot but next door is a larger lot for Wells Fargo and other stores. Overall a great spot and I would come back next time I'm in the area! read more

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