Umi is a solid spot for drinks but we really come here for the snacks they sell! Their croquettes and shrimp pops are really good and always piping hot. The croquettes are potato with a little corn and I think some carrots? The shrimp pops are like butterflied shrimp that are deep fried and super crispy. The curry katsu also isn't too bad! read more

Umi Tea - Matcha smoothie with boba and roasted brown sugar with vanilla cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Such a peaceful/chill ambiance. I had vegetable Ramen waiting on the traffic to die down. Straightforward and timely service. This place is versatile. Could just be a quick stop for a drink or stay for a while with a friend. read more

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Overall experience was a bit disappointing. We came here twice and only once were they actually open, even though we were there during their open hours per their door and per help. So pretty disappointing there. The one time that we were there and ordered, their pricing on the menu was different from what they were charging us. When I pointed that out, the owner just shrugged and said, "yeah, our price increased." Nothing else. I mean, by that point, you'd do something as act of concession right? Rather than shrugging it off and essentially saying, "oh well, so sad, to bad". That kind of attitude really isn't a way to run a business. Also their popcorn chicken just looks weird, very different from standard popcorn chicken you'd expect and get anywhere else. The taste also isn't on par as it tastes like the batter is wrong. There was no basil flavor anywhere. Something about their popcorn chicken that doesn't seem right. Their drinks are okay, but overall, menu is a bit pricey. read more

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Pretty neat little find here! Umi Tea seems to be sharing the space with the ramen shop next door, but they have their own window for ordering. This plaza that they're located in is pretty small, but they got their own parking lot, so no need to worry about not being able to find a spot. When we arrived, it was actually pretty empty. Umi Tea is located right at the end of the alley (if you walk from the parking lot). Otherwise if you're reaching this spot from the sidewalk, it's located right down the stairs. Originally, we thought we had their hours wrong because they had a 'closed' sign! But thankfully, they just closed for a bit because one of their workers (or maybe the only worker today) walked out for a bit. Thankfully, they opened their ordering window for us. I guess they kind of heard us from inside or we just hit the right timing! I opted for their Grapefruit Guava. One of their recommended drinks and for a good reason I'd say! I usually opt for no sugar because I think natural sweetness of real fruits are enough for me, but the server/cashier said they don't do sugar in their drinks (I think? Maybe I heard wrong, but I'm glad there's a no sugar option either way). Their sign says default sweetness is 25%, so I'm a little confused. I think this guy may have been the only guy handling everything because another party came after us, but no one else came to handle the cash register. That party ended up calling to place their order, which was a tad funny. As for my drink, it was quite refreshing! I tasted more grapefruit than guava, but you can definitely taste both inside the drink. Because it's naturally sweetened by the fruits inside, it's not overly sweet, so perfect for me! Good size drink too! Too bad they ran out of Goji Berry Long'an, otherwise I think I would try that one since it sounds more unique! Next time though! read more

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The interior is really cute at this place with big windows and minimalist interior. It was super close to closing, so I left with my order to go. I ordered a peach oolong tea. I took a sip and didn't like it much. I could taste the syrup, which tasted like plastic. Off putting, to say the least. I was very disappointed since my drink was pricey. I don't want to knock this business down since I only ordered a drink. I would like to try their food since I could smell it wafting through the kitchen and into the dining area. read more

I'm really disappointed with the drinks that we got here... I had really high hopes since they had a cute logo and there were so many promising reviews. I came for National Boba Day and my friends wanted to have a little get together to celebrate. I came during the afternoon and ordered a good list of drinks: Lychee Green Tea, Strawberry Green Tea, Goji Berry Long 'an, Passionfruit Mango Green Tea, and a couple Uji Matcha Lattes. * The fruit teas were all okay. Nothing special. There was a very slight subtle tea taste... Mainly just tasted like fruit-flavored water to be honest. * The Goji Berry Long 'an was my favorite. Really refreshing! Pretty flavorful and loved the fruit bits. * The Uji Matcha Lattes didn't have a strong matcha taste and seemed watered down. * I was NOT a fan of the Umi Matcha Pudding... It tasted really bland, not sweet, and chalky. It was not custard-like or flavorful at all. Overall, I'm pretty bummed that our drinks were less than medicore and not really enjoyable. My friends and I all agreed that each drink was not reaching our expectations... and we ended up going to another boba place to quench our cravings. Side note: the customer service was not bad! You order at a cute window in an alley way across the street from Ohlone College. The cashier was pretty nice, but seemed frantic that I had a big order... which is understandable for a small business! read more

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Tired Umi Tea and wasn't that impressed, ordered the basics, House Black Milk Tea and some Popcorn Chicken. The House Black Milk Tea was decent, but the boba itself was not. It was kinda hard and not soft and chewy, might have been sitting a while. The Popcorn Chicken was overly baked, and not your traditional Taiwanese style with the fried Basil you'd see at other places. It was also quite expensive at $10.25. I'm not sure if I'd recommend this place. Kind of a hidden place as well. The service was fine, and not much ambiance. read more

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Umi Tea is across from Ohlone College and also adjacent to EE Cooking. offerings: snacks, fresh milk tea, milk tea, fruit tea drink: lychee green tea (4.50) 22 oz. less sugar/ice -still very sweet, sweetness overpowered the green tea -sweetness may be lychee syrup 3.5 stars good value but too sweet for me. read more

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It's crazy I haven't tried this place yet even though I live 5 minutes away. Like the rest of 2020, I'm going to blame COVID on this one as I try to stay home as much as I can. Location / Shop: It's what I always dreamed what an efficient boba place would be. The "front" of the shop seems to just be a window to take orders with the menu around the window. Since this place is literally right below Ohlone, I think it will be a hit once schools re-open (once it's safe) and students descend from the school to take break and go home. Food / Drinks: 3 snacks as of now (Popcorn Chicken, Shrimp Katsu, and Croquette) and a multitude of drinks to choose from including fresh milk drinks, milk tea drinks, and fruit tea drinks. I think it's an easy recommendation for me as there's probably something for everyone. I got the Red Bean Uji Matcha Latte and the Grapefruit Guava this time around and it was really good. 50% sugar and 50% ice seems to be the "sweet" spot for me. I'll definitely be back to try out more of the menu as it's so close. read more

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I started seeing reviews for this spot and seeing a "Hot Trending" ads on Yelp for a new boba shop nearby and of course, if you know me, I have to try it! In short, I cannot believe this spot is here because I'm a new fan. L O C A T I O N Located in a small plaza right across from Ohlone College. They have a small parking lot in the back and located in an alleyway. If you're walking on Mission, there's a stairwell that goes down into this plaza and they're located basically at the end of the stairs. M E N U It's small but hits all your top drinks for most boba spots (Milks, Milk teas, fruit teas, some snacks, etc). I do like that their house black and jasmine green tea already have boba included in the price and drink which is mind blowing considering most places would charge an additional $0.50 on top of the price that they have listed. The verdict? I had the jasmine green milk tea and then a house black milk tea another week and both were pretty much perfection. The boba was cooked well with a nice chew. The jasmine green tea was not oversteeped unlike many other places. I feel like they actually steep it fresh when you order. I had 0 ice and 0% sweetness and it was perfection. I didn't need to add more ice or adjust the sugar when I got home. S E R V I C E The service was relatively good. There's one person behind the counter who makes the drinks too. Easy enough when ordering and paying. O V E R A L L This is definitely now our new fav spot in our neighborhood. I'm still exploring the rest of the menu but for the baseline boba drinks, they've hit all the high marks for me. Please go and support these folks as we need this place to stay open during and after COVID! read more

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Umi Tea is located in the Mission San Jose area of Fremont. I first noticed this place when I was frequenting a business next door (EE Home Cooking). It was coming soon, so I made a mental note. A few weeks later, I was going to the restaurant next door when I noticed that Umi Tea had opened. So I had to try it out. The menu is prominently displayed, and you place your order at the window. This place shares a space with Shumi Ramen. The staff member who took my order was pleasant and accommodating as I ordered a Grapefruit Guava Fruit Tea. While waiting, I asked said staff member when they first opened, and l learned it was Wednesday (9/2). My drink was soon ready. It was refreshing and tasty -- there were Grapefruit bits included. I will definitely make a return trip to sample more of their menu which includes snacks. read more

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Umi Tea is a literally a boba stand, you ordered through the window in an alleyway of a plaza. There is plenty of shared parking in the plaza, so that is a plus. It may be easily missed if you are not looking for it. I was feeling basic, so I tried their House Black Milk Tea with honey boba and Jasmine Green Milk Tea with honey boba. The black milk tea was a bit strong and the cream/milk taste was subtle, while the green milk tea was lighter on the tea taste, but more watered down tasting. The boba itself was super chewy, soft, and sweet which overpowered the green milk tea a bit. read more

I thought Umi was decent milk tea in the area. I think they took over an old ramen shop here. The menu is not very large - they only have a few drinks ok their menu but I like that they have snacks! I got a regular milk tea and it was not bad. Next time I want to try their chicken! The service is a little bit on the slow side. read more

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Drove by last week before the opened up and finally got the chance to try this place out. It's located right in front of EE Restaurant and Ohlone College. I'm pretty sure once Ohlone allows in person classes to resume, this place will be a hit. I ordered the Mango Lime Tea with Lychee Jelly and it was okay. I liked it, but it didn't blow me away. I think I'll need to try a few more drinks to make up my mind. Customer service is very new, but VERY sweet. I'll be looking forward to try the popcorn chicken and croquettes for my next visit, since I only got a drink this time around. Excited to try the other options! read more

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The service here was really good and the staff were very polite and kind. The store has a nice calming atmosphere and is kept very clean. I got the chicken curry which had a pretty good serving size. There were also a good variety of drinks. I got the Vietnamese latte which had the perfect amount of sweetness. read more

Umi Tea - Vietnamese latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I like the indoor decor, it's clean but cute if you're looking for somewhere just to chill. It's peaceful. I had the original ramen and it was fine. I had the brown sugar boba tea and I think that it could have used more flavor. This is not their fault, but just a note to management, there is /was a big group of young teen boys who sat there without buying anything for about an hour, and then were loitering outside in the area after. They were making rude remarks about me and also swearing. It brought the experience down. I would suggest limiting patrons to only paying customers. read more

Neighborhood boba shop that I think popped up because of covid- It's a small takeout window connected to the ramen place. I've gotten multiple things off the menu before, almost all great. Drinks lean towards the less sweet side (other than the brown sugar milk drink). Note there's no seating, so not a place to hang. Also, they offer stamp cards! read more

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I'll be honest, I didn't want to like this place because they charge extra for dairy alternatives.... $0.50 extra for soy or oat milk. Especially when current data is showing that nearly HALF of Americans consume plant-based milk now. I'll continue to say this - plant based milk does not actually cost more than dairy milk so I don't see why places charge extra. Much like coffee places let customers choose between full fat, non fat and 2% milk, this is just another kind of milk. There should not be an additional charge. Especially when more than half the human population is lactose intolerant to some degree... ANYWAY..... I wanted to highlight that Umi Tea uses Uji Matcha, which immediately caught my eye. I'm a sucker for good match and Uji brand is reliably delicious so I decided I needed to stop by Umi Tea at some point. I was vulnerable/craving boba mid-run on my way home as I saw Umi Tea in the distance. I dreaded the prospect of 1. taking forever to walk 1.2 mi home with boba in hand or 2. making my run a bit more inconvenient by carefully running home with boba in hand and not being able to drink it until I got home. Thankfully they were on break for another 15 minutes so I almost turned around to run home until the owner popped the window open to invite me over. (Fiiiine! I'll order boba!!) **review actually starts here... lol** I ordered the Red Bean Uji Matcha (Soy Milk + $0.50) Latte with Matcha boba. I let the owner know I would be literally running home with this beverage in hand and asked if he would be able to add a layer of plastic wrap underneath the cap to keep the drink from spilling. He packaged up my drink with care and was 100% confident in his work. (see photo) Judging by how carefully he packaged my drink, I was feeling pretty good about how the drink would have been made too. I wasn't asked about sweetness level so I worried the drink would be too sweet when I got home but actually everything was PERFECT. (okay, maybe a tiny bit more matcha powder would have been nice but this was great as is too!) There was just the right amount of every ingredient in the drink and I didn't spill a single drop running with this all the way home. For context, I was running about a 8 min/mile pace all the way home. It wasn't blazing fast but I wasn't walking either. Thanks to the careful packaging, my delicious drink was preserved the entire way. I'm glad he didn't noticeably judge me for wanting to run with a boba home, not that I would really care, but it was nice that he was supportive and enthusiastic. I may make this an "aid station" going forward. Thanks Umi Tea! read more

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Don't let this gem roll pass you as it tugs on the lower eye level of the street! The Classic Ramen was a must-have!!! Well, I guess any dish that have Char Siu (pork) or just add that from their Ramen Extra Menu!! I am not kidding about the thickness, tenderness, taste and that thin layer of pork skin was just perfect to my liking! Popcorn chicken with hot sauce on the side was good and was plenty for me to snack on later! :) Roasted Brown Sugar Latte (with 50% sugar) was refreshing! Sugar level was right but I could try 30% next time. Parking lot was available behind the building. Take Out orders only for now. read more

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The location is great for local residents because it's a good walking distance. It's a small hole in the wall shop with no place for sitting so you are expected to leave as soon as you receive your order. I had the jasmine milk tea with boba and tried the popcorn chicken and uji matcha with red bean. Their jasmine tea was not my favorite and for the price of the popcorn chicken, I would've expected slightly larger portions. Uji matcha was okay. not a huge fan. read more

I was craving a matcha latte, so we dropped in here for the Uji matcha latte. Default sweetness is 25%, and oat milk is 75 cents extra. 25% sweetness was just the right amount for the matcha. They also do ramen, udon, appetizers, and some desserts to go (currently takeout only). It was very quiet when I went on a Friday afternoon. You order at the window in the walkway, and they take mobile payments. read more

This looks like a new boba place in Fremont so I had to check it out. I love the way this place is set up for covid! It's like a little order window with the menu posted largely on the windows so there's no asking for extra menus to waste or anything. I got the popcorn chicken and house milk tea since I wasn't sure what to order really. The house milk tea didn't really impress me. It was too sweet for my taste but I'm pretty sensitive to sweets when it's mixed with caffeine. They also don't have this on their menu but their sweetness/ice levels are in 25% increments so I got mine with 25% sugar and no ice. Even so, I thought it was pretty sweet. The popcorn chicken on the other hand was great. I like the crunchiness and tenderness that they got probably since they use leg meat instead of chicken breast which usually dries out quicker. They serve it with sweet chili sauce witch is a nice combo too. I definitely would recommend this spot during covid just because the social distancing aspect and sanitation seems way higher than other places probably due to the nature of how the shot is set up. I will say parking is a bit tricky since it is a small plaza but there are 2 entrance, one on Mission and one on Pine! read more

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Umi Tea's drinks default sweetness level is 25%, so for people that don't notice, their drinks might seem not as sweet to their liking, but for me I liked it at 25%. Most places have a default sweetness of 100% or 75% which tends to be too sweet for me, so it's all up to personal taste. I got 2 drinks, the matcha latte with red bean and the brown sugar milk tea. The brown sugar comes with boba, but I asked for it to be substituted for grass jelly and it was fine. What set the brown sugar apart from other stores was that the brown sugar isn't necessarily a sweet syrup, but tastes deeper and richer. If you've had flan where the top part is coated with syrup, sometimes it has a darker taste similar to espresso, and that's what it tastes like. I haven't had a drink like this at other stores, but once I drank some more I started enjoying the taste. I liked the drinks and would come here again! read more

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Best boba place in Bay Area!! I've been to many including boba guys that I quite like. Tea fragrance is strong and the drink I got (strawberry) was not too sweet! There was hints of syrup mixed in that really was refreshing and fruity adding to my positive reviews read more

very good boba here and the customer support was on point they were very nice and the boba was too good and i love the boba so much and i just can't say enough good things read more

I love this place!!! They have good drinks and snacks, not to mention excellent customer service!!! read more

Umi Tea - Excellent service and the drinks are very good!!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I went here after a hike and got an Uji matcha latte, which was pretty good. The shop's inside was completely closed for covid, and I ordered through a window. read more

Umi Tea - Uji Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

First time I ever ordered jasmine milk tea and NOT finish drinking it. I order this drink all the time everywhere to compare taste from different milk tea joints and this one was by far, was a horrible experience. Let me tell you, when I ordered my milk tea I requested 100% sweeten which is my preference for jasmine mt. When the drink was handed to me and I tried it, it literally tasted like it was black tea ONLY. Where was the jasmine at, hello? LOL it was not sweet at all.. I don't know if the guy was new to making milk teas or if the batch of tea wasn't properly made that morning but it was a bad enough for me to make a review like this. I never leave negative reviews for a boba joint... this is the first, shameful.. read more

Every time I come here, I always order one thing: the beef curry. I don't know why it's so good. The beef slices are tender, the vegetables are soft, and the sauce is amazingly flavorful. It's become one of my favorite comfort foods. I always end up getting this when I'm feeling down. Delicious and perfect. I discovered this on accident when I was walking down Mission Blvd one day. Really glad I gave it a try. read more

Umi Tea - Beef curry - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Had the mango and strawberry smoothies, and taro milk boba. Overly sweet and tasted artificial. Given there are so many boba shops around, the expectations are much higher. Staff is friendly and the place has a comfortable ambiance. Will not go back read more

Cute spot with friendly staff. Perfect for a boba stop on the way home. Yummy drinks. read more

Umi Tea - Vietnamese Coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

My favorite drink place so far. The menu us updated seasonally and good to give it a try! The drinks here are nice!

I don't know if it's great boba, but I tried the uji matcha red bean. It was good. For those who care: the cups are tall and skinny, with a plastic lid. The lid isn't secure enough to shake and mix, I would have preferred a plastic seal. The cups are so skinny that they will rattle around in your car cup holders. read more

Very surprised I don't see many people stop by here but it's a really good boba place! I usually order the lychee fruit tea and mango lime. It's very refreshing and good amount of sweetness. I hope people continue to support this business! Their popcorn chicken is pretty good and I love their gyoza + the soy sauce it comes with. My only complaint is that they only give 5 pieces of gyoza and it's about $7... I wish I could get more! read more

Such a cute location! I like that they seem to be a grab-and-go situation--which makes them pretty COVID-prepared from the customer's point of view. We walked up to a little open window where you place your order. If there's no one there, you can ring a little bell and wait. We rang the bell and it took a bit of time (not an insignificant amount of time either) for them to take our order, but it wasn't a huge deal since we weren't in a rush. Our order was taken quickly and efficiently once we were helped, and it wasn't at all a long wait to get our drinks! I got the Red Bean Uji Matcha Latte, and it was pretty good! I liked that you could taste the matcha, and I liked that the honey boba was not too sweet and a nice, chewy texture. I'm a fan (!), and may drop by again soon to try the other drinks and possibly the snacks! read more

Umi Tea - Red Bean Uji Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Great neighborhood bubble tea spot! So far, I've tried the Matcha Latte, Thai Tea and Grapefruit - and really like them all. I live practically across the street, so it's way too convenient for me. Lol! Can be a little hard to find for those not familiar with the area. It's right across from Ohlone College on Pine St, in the small strip mall. You order from small window facing EE Home Cooking Chinese restaurant. read more

I drove by and saw that there was a grand opening for tea! It is a small shop with only a small window on the side to order. I like the setup; it is quick and efficient. There was no line as it was a weekday afternoon. I went with the House Black Milk Tea with boba. The boba was very well made, chewy and firm. The tea was strong and not too sweet. I also got the popcorn chicken which was $7. The portion was small for the price and it was only ok; I prefer basil popcorn chicken from other places. Overall it's pretty good, I'll go back but only for tea next time. read more

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SUPER GOOD DRINKS! the tea is refreshing and has a unique taste. i love that it isn't too sweet, but is super customizable. the staff are friendly, and there is speedy service! definitely recommend to come here read more

Umi Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Tried the Red Bean Uji Matcha today!! Sugar and ice levels were just right for me (took off the cap and used the straw to mix) and there was good amount of red bean in the drink. I took the cashier's recommendation and subbed in oat milk, which I thought paired extremely well with the matcha (I could clearly taste the difference from lower grade matcha). The cup is also fairly easy to wash and recycle. He also said that they would be expanding the menu soon (seasonal drinks? snacks?), and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for oolong and rose flavored drinks!! I've ordered the shrimp katsu and croquette in the past, both of which are on the pricier side for the portion size, and it would be cool if they offered a discount for snack combos. read more

I ordered the brown sugar milk tea. Their default sugar level is 25% , which was perfect with this drink. The brown sugar tasted good and wasn't artificial tasting. Boba was slightly hard, so not my favorite. Tea flavor came through well. I enjoyed it and will be back when I'm in the area read more