Lowkey underrated. I did the build your own drink and I loved it. The tea was strong. The huge cup…read moreWAS huge. Love this

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, a great small business offering excellent options…read more LOCATION: In a retail / business center with lots of parking. FACILITY: Minimal TI buildout but good enough not going over the top with expense. There are a few seats and tables inside and a few outside, but minimal. MENU: I don't know what to say, I was a bit overwhelmed with choices and then options, this was my first visit so maybe menu is normal... FOOD PREP: Very well done, with care, nice presentation. FOOD QUALITY: Matcha Creme Latte $6.67 with Sea Salt foam with boba. WAITSTAFF: very nice and did not rush me as I had really no idea what I was ordering. OVERALL VALUE: wow, I think a great value and I will return, because it was very good, people were nice, but it also seemed like a great value. TIP: If you're like me, I had never had boba and id not know what it was, well it was great. Look at the menu online and know what you want prior. I would have like to known calories and sugar content but guess its was high...

I was studying for one of my nursing exams and Jas was so nice and supportive, made good…read moreconversation, and had overall great customer service. The drink she made was extremely tasty, I can see why they call her "The Caramel Vanilla Chai Extra Boba Queen". I had a great time and ended up acing my nursing exam thanks to her help :)

Nice and attentive staff Their boba and choices are good…read moreNice cozy place its great to have it in that area. Already been back 3 times.

Wanted to like this place because the service was friendly and the food came out quickly, but…read moreunfortunately the sushi quality was extremely disappointing. The tuna nigiri had visible browning/discoloration on the ends and, more concerning, had a very foul odor that immediately indicated it was not fresh. As someone who eats sushi regularly, this was not normal tuna by any standard. I brought the issue to the staff's attention and chose not to eat any of the meal. While the employees were polite, the quality of the food itself was unacceptable, especially when serving raw fish. Freshness is the bare minimum with sushi, and this experience completely missed that mark. Quick service and kind staff can only go so far when the food is this poor. Sadly, I will not be returning.

This plaza has fun vibe to it in the evenings . Love how each eatery has its own outdoor nook with…read moremisters and moody lighting . You'd be surprised how vegan friendly poke places can be and this location did not disappoint. I opted for a custom tofu , edamame , avo , cucumber , rice & greens , seaweed salad , poke bowl . I could have gotten lost in their menu it's so extensive but I was really happy with the poke . Yummmmmm!

I WANT MORE ! Vegan…read moremochi ? More please ! The coconut and mango were my favorites. They've got quite a variety here ...lattes , ube coffee , drip coffee, taiyaki cones ,red bean paste croissants, boba tea ,milkshakes and more . Don't be fooled by the tiny size of this business, they're packing some fun delicious flavors like black sesame , ube , pandan , & matcha ! Highly recommend popping in for a treat. Pro tip : come for happy hour m-thurs 2-5pm for 20% off.

UPDATE (9/15/26)…read more First off, I came here 2 years ago when they first opened. I got their soft serve in the Taiyaki with the Red Bean filling and other toppings and it was wonderful. It was a really good first impression. Also Black Sesame is one of my absolute favorite flavors I always order for any dessert. Now fast forward to now, I'm back here for a visit. When we got inside it wasn't busy at all. Service was friendly and helpful. When I walked inside to see their Taiyaki soft serve options, I was pretty disappointed. They only had three flavors available. And I have to be honest, the flavors didn't interest me. It was just Vanilla, Green Tea, and I think Chocolate? Maybe a Mango flavor too which seemed seasonal. I'm sure they were good but the ice cream section had flavors I wish were soft serve like Black Sesame and a milk tea one. We ended up getting their ice cream instead because they had a larger assortment of flavors. And when I tried the sample, the flavor was decent. Two years ago, my 5/5 stars was for my Taiyaki experience. Now it's 3/5 stars for the ice cream. I got the Black Sesame and Coffee ice cream scoops with the waffle cone. Flavor was there, the waffle cone was good, but the ice cream didn't blow me away by any means. I wish this place had more variety for their soft serve because it's worth the money for me. Most of my disappointment came from that I'd probably never have the Black Sesame soft serve Taiyaki again from here because I only had it that one time, and also there weren't any appealing flavors for the soft serve I would've been excited to try instead. I would not come back here for their regular ice cream, I'd just spend my money somewhere else.

Cute boba spot with good service and a nice selection of drinks…read more The staff were friendly and the drinks were good. My only suggestion would be to be a little more generous with the boba, there wasn't quite enough for my liking. Other than that, a good spot to grab a drink

my friend ordered and picked up, so can't comment on the service/interior…read more -mango green mt (3/5): flavor was actually not bad, it wasnt as artificial as i thought it would be. the bottom of the drink had a ton of the fibrous mango pulp though. i also got green star jelly which was cute overall i've had better boba but it's not bad considering the options in the area

OMG!Highly recommended for this place!…read more Stopped by today for some fresh tea and was surprised to see they've added a lot of Chinese food to the menu! My daughter and I decided to give it a try, and honestly, we didn't expect much--but everything was SO good! My daughter is a super picky eater, and she finished the entire bowl of dumpling soup! The food tastes very authentic, the portions are great, and the prices are surprisingly affordable. Definitely a hidden gem for authentic Chinese food in the area. And their Teas are great like always!Love this place will be here more often!

MUST TRY IF IN TOWN! Best tea shop in the valley! Really must have in this summer heat!read more

Amazing Vietnamese coffee. The lady that works there is the sweetest. The place is overall so nice…read morewill be coming back.

I like coming back here, the owner is always welcoming and super nice. I can always feel at ease…read moreasking questions.i also appreciate the thoughtful gesture whenever we get our drinks.today I tried the dirty coffe with bobba it was delicious!!! Highly recommend as well the Oreo and matcha smoothie!!! Such an unexpected tasty treat ! Also thank you for the cold brew chocolate!! It was very good !!!

Very friendly staff. A lot of choices in delicious snacks and things to make sushi or other types…read moreof meals. A lot of drink options. Very unique flavors

YOU NEED TO UPDATE HOURS OF OPERATION!!!!…read more Been to this location numerous times and it's closed!!!! Very upsetting, considering I drive from across town! Definitely call an make sure they will be there when you get there....

Boba in this economy?! I know... I'm supposed to be saving money but sometimes a good boba splurge…read moreis needed and Chakaa Tea Shoppe was my stop of the day. Thankfully tea shops have become more regular here in the otherwise asian treat deprived desert. Chakaa Tea Shoppe is located at "The River" which is a small outdoor shopping spot situated around a manmade 'river'. The location used to be a starbucks and is perfectly set up for a tea shop to take up residence. Now for the honest, the tea is about average, I do appreciate the ample ordering options of non dairy milks. This time I ended up getting a coffee with boba as my treat vs my normal tea order. The staff is always super friendly and helpful if you have any questions. The boba was also VERY good and well made vs some places that provided under cooked or over cooked boba. A coffee with boba and a small tip ran me up almost $10 which is a little expensive for my taste but it IS a treat after all and not an every day buy. Of all the times I've come into this location they always seem to be warm inside and prefer to not run the AC. I tend to sweat a little bit which is a bit of a drag considering that they have tons of seating. I probably wouldn't drive to the river JUST for boba but if I'm in the area shopping in need of a pick me up to go this would be a good stop.

Drinks: Super Fruit Tea w/ Lychee Jelly, White Peach Oolong Milk Tea, Thai Tea…read more Service: one-man show, but made-to-order service Design: interiors is simple & clean with a large sofa seating, white chairs & tables Overall: if you want good boba drinks, tea-based & milk tea drinks, then stop on by this place in The River at Rancho Mirage

Came here the morning after Coachella ended! Was a great spot, very tasty, perfect to balance the…read morealcohol and festival food from the weekend! The staff were nice, and although it was packed and busy, they were friendly and worked fairly efficiently! Food was delicious, felt clean and had great portion sizes! Pho and the jerky were good, and the ban xeo was yummy! The only thing that wasn't so great was the papaya salad which was a little salty, but overall a good experience!

Solid spot if you're looking for something casual and flavorful, but not necessarily a place I'd…read morewrite home about. The lettuce wraps were easily the best thing we had. The pork was crispy and had a really good sweet peanut flavor that worked really well together. We also ordered the spicy beef salad and asked for medium. It was VERY spicy, but I like spicy food so I was totally fine with it. That said, if medium is supposed to be the middle of the road, I'd say this definitely leans hotter than expected. Overall, everything was good and I'd come back if I was in the area, but it's a very casual spot. Definitely not a date night kind of place, more of a quick, laid back meal when you're craving Vietnamese or Southeast Asian food.