Very solid Korean cafe!Everything is solid and I was tempted to give this place 5 stars for the Misugaru tea. Top it with Dalgona. Omg amazing. One of the best milk teas around. I’m coming back for that every time.The food is very good. I’d say the fries are every bit better than McD’s fries. They are addictive.The Tanghulu is delicious. They only had Strawberry when we went but I’m sure as seasons change they’ll have others.Give this place a try! Service is great. Kpop on the tele and speakers.It’s fun with great food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dak Bulgogi Dosirak, Spicy Pork Dosirak
Amy L.
The food and drink here were bad. I order the classic jasmine milk tea and it tasted bland Eventho I put 100% sweetness. If a place messes up on a simple jasmine milk tea, I wouldn't bother to come back to try their other drinks. Their food wasn't good either and overpriced. Only their coffee was good here.
Master L.
I been a customer for over 6 years of the same chef they had another restaurant in Santa Clara, the quality and flavors are excellent. The service is outstanding and I really like the vibe and design of the entire concept. I'm always coming back to try different boba!
Stephen L.
They have pretty unique drinks, good bulgogi bowls and kimbap. If you're a kpop fan, you'll love this place's music
Heather O.
Decided to stop back by here now that they have more food items. After several minutes pondering the menu and feeling overwhelmed with indecisiveness decided to try the Korean fried chicken. The chicken was deliciously crispy with just the perfect amount of sweet/savory flavor. The portion size was large and the food came out quick. I wish I had the time to try everything. Can't wait to come back and try some of the sweets!
Valerie C.
Tteokkochi was too saucy and not crunchy enough. Couldn't finish the rest after 2 bites. I expected it to be more sweet than savory. Musugaru milk tea tasted too grainy. The texture and taste was weird. The spicy pork kimbap was alright. Not worth spending over $20 for. Everything was overpriced and took a long time to come out. Don't see myself coming back
Luis L.
Had the brown tiger boba drink. The best boba drink I've had in a long time. Service was quick. Ambiance is a bit over the top but nothing wrong with that, just not my style. I would go again just for the drink.
Lani M.
I've been to Babo Boba quite a few times and have always had a wonderful experience! I love their Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) dosirak!!! Make sure to try that if you're not sure what food to get. The chicken is SO flavorful. I also really enjoy their boba drinks here. My current favorite is their Dalgona Milk Tea! I order mine with boba and adjust the sweetness to 50%. If you like milk tea, I'd definitely recommend trying this drink! Service is great. There's a kiosk to order (super convenient and easy) but you can also order at the front (especially if you're paying with cash). Also appreciate how they have a huge menu displayed on the wall, and they have a variety of board games out that you can play with while enjoying your boba! This is such a great hangout spot and I always love visiting with friends. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already!
Jen K.
I know this is a boba place but I went there 100% for the food. And the fact that it's unique-Korean boba cafe. Ok, that Rose Rice Cake is legit TASTY!!!!! Seriously sooo surprisingly delicious and crazy flavorful and huge. It was creamy, spicy (but not painfully spicy-- JUST right where you could still taste the flavors and your mouth isn't on fire), garlicky, super saucy, and packed with perfectly al dente ddukk noodles, sausages and fish cakes. They were pretty darn generous with all that they put in. And lastly, the perfectly melted gooey slightly torched cheese on top was *chefs kiss*! My only complaint is that it was pretty greasy and oily- if they cut that down a little it would be perfect. I paired this with the Korean strawberry milk which went really well together. The drink itself was a good size, fresh chunks of strawberry, creamy milk, and not too sweet. Could have been a touch sweeter in my opinion. The atmosphere was cute, fun K-pop music, and overall nice service. Wish there was the tanghulu but they said it wouldn't be available till the afternoon. It was not crowded at all (was there at 1130), parking is super easy, and the plaza is quiet and unassuming. Prices for drinks are reasonable/comparable to other boba places. Food price is ok, though slightly higher than if you got kimbap at hmart etc. which is expected. Will definitely be back to try other drinks and tanghulu, plus a kimbap or two :)
Grace L.
The food is really good, and I think the food is reasonably priced since it comes with rice, imitation, crab meat, kimbap, salad, croquette, and chicken with rice. It's not too bland or salty. The service is really good, as the workers are welcoming and the customer service is really good!! I recommend coming here for lunch/ dinner or a quick snack as they have more options on their menu.
Actually, 2.5 stars IMHO. Cons 1) Misleading post on their website regarding BOGO drink. I finally found the fine print regarding the valid date. Take this off your site! 2) Blueberry Matcha Latte. The blueberries should have been pureed. How else could they go up through the straw? 3) Mini Bulgogi Dosirak. Cold and lacked flavor from the marinade. Pros 1) Deluxe KFC Dosirak. Great portion size and very filling. The flavor of the Chicken nuggets/pieces reminded me of Bon Chon. 2) Tteokkochi. Chewy with a tangy sauce.
Marjorie L.
Store is selling tanghulu for $6 each (comes with 5 pcs of grapes). Popcorn chicken comes with fried tteokbokki. Tried to order at the kiosk but if broke so staff let us order at the cashier. Place is small but looks spacious because of the layout. Love how there's big boba on the wall
Zhi Y.
Yummy! I saw this cafe on instagram multiple times and decided to try the rose rice cake and the tteokbokki with my friend. The ambience of the cafe was fun, with K-pop music playing in the background and a bright interior.The staff was also really nice, as they gave me the code to the restroom when I could not find it on my receipt (I ordered online, so perhaps the code is only on the receipts ordered in-person). I would definitely bring my friends here to chill and relax, though it may be a little loud for studying. For the food itself, my friend got the rose rice cake, while I got the tteokbokki. Although I only tried a little, the rose rice cake was delicious! It was spicy, sweet, creamy, and chewy. The addition of cheese, sausage, and fish cake makes me want to buy it the next time I come. My friend also really enjoyed it, though she does think it can be a little heavy with the cream. For the tteokbokki, it was also spectacular. The rice cakes were spicy and chewy, and I loved the addition of fish cakes, mandu, and especially the gimmari. I was expecting both rice cakes to be spicier, but I found that the spice level was just right. However, for those looking for something extremely spicy, these rice cakes may not be what you are looking for. Also the portion sizes were extremely generous, so I was able to save what I couldn't finish for another meal. Overall, the rice cakes were delicious, and I will definitely stop by again. Next time I would like to try the kimbap.
Sandy L.
We came here around 11am on 1/27 and not many customers at that time. This place is neat. Customer service is great. We ordered three bulgogi combo for $22 each. The meat portion is small. The meat is way overcooked and a little oily. But we loved the texture of the imitation crab with extra mayonnaise in the kimbap. It was so tasty. The fried potato was also delicious. :)
Amber B.
stopped by before noon on a weekday, ordered a strawberry yakult (sparkling drink with strawberry chunks), and veggie Korean sandwich. The server was kind and friendly, patient to answer my questions, letting me know they still serve the Korean sandwiches before lunch time. The food items were made well with care, drink was refreshing (and needed) with no artificial ingredients. The veggie Korean sandwich was WAY yummier than I expected, the roasts are crispy but not oily, egg is also crispy with good portion, crisp fresh lettuce, hash brown also crispy, cheese and sauce not as heavy as I thought. Would definitely be back again if around!
Very solid Korean cafe!Everything is solid and I was tempted to give this place 5 stars for the Misugaru tea. Top it with Dalgona. Omg amazing. One of the best milk teas around. I’m coming back for that every time.The food is very good. I’d say the fries are every bit better than McD’s fries. They are addictive.The Tanghulu is delicious. They only had Strawberry when we went but I’m sure as seasons change they’ll have others.Give this place a try! Service is great. Kpop on the tele and speakers.It’s fun with great food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dak Bulgogi Dosirak, Spicy Pork Dosirak
The food and drink here were bad. I order the classic jasmine milk tea and it tasted bland Eventho I put 100% sweetness. If a place messes up on a simple jasmine milk tea, I wouldn't bother to come back to try their other drinks. Their food wasn't good either and overpriced. Only their coffee was good here.
I been a customer for over 6 years of the same chef they had another restaurant in Santa Clara, the quality and flavors are excellent. The service is outstanding and I really like the vibe and design of the entire concept. I'm always coming back to try different boba!
They have pretty unique drinks, good bulgogi bowls and kimbap. If you're a kpop fan, you'll love this place's music
Decided to stop back by here now that they have more food items. After several minutes pondering the menu and feeling overwhelmed with indecisiveness decided to try the Korean fried chicken. The chicken was deliciously crispy with just the perfect amount of sweet/savory flavor. The portion size was large and the food came out quick. I wish I had the time to try everything. Can't wait to come back and try some of the sweets!
Tteokkochi was too saucy and not crunchy enough. Couldn't finish the rest after 2 bites. I expected it to be more sweet than savory. Musugaru milk tea tasted too grainy. The texture and taste was weird. The spicy pork kimbap was alright. Not worth spending over $20 for. Everything was overpriced and took a long time to come out. Don't see myself coming back
Had the brown tiger boba drink. The best boba drink I've had in a long time. Service was quick. Ambiance is a bit over the top but nothing wrong with that, just not my style. I would go again just for the drink.
I've been to Babo Boba quite a few times and have always had a wonderful experience! I love their Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) dosirak!!! Make sure to try that if you're not sure what food to get. The chicken is SO flavorful. I also really enjoy their boba drinks here. My current favorite is their Dalgona Milk Tea! I order mine with boba and adjust the sweetness to 50%. If you like milk tea, I'd definitely recommend trying this drink! Service is great. There's a kiosk to order (super convenient and easy) but you can also order at the front (especially if you're paying with cash). Also appreciate how they have a huge menu displayed on the wall, and they have a variety of board games out that you can play with while enjoying your boba! This is such a great hangout spot and I always love visiting with friends. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already!
I know this is a boba place but I went there 100% for the food. And the fact that it's unique-Korean boba cafe. Ok, that Rose Rice Cake is legit TASTY!!!!! Seriously sooo surprisingly delicious and crazy flavorful and huge. It was creamy, spicy (but not painfully spicy-- JUST right where you could still taste the flavors and your mouth isn't on fire), garlicky, super saucy, and packed with perfectly al dente ddukk noodles, sausages and fish cakes. They were pretty darn generous with all that they put in. And lastly, the perfectly melted gooey slightly torched cheese on top was *chefs kiss*! My only complaint is that it was pretty greasy and oily- if they cut that down a little it would be perfect. I paired this with the Korean strawberry milk which went really well together. The drink itself was a good size, fresh chunks of strawberry, creamy milk, and not too sweet. Could have been a touch sweeter in my opinion. The atmosphere was cute, fun K-pop music, and overall nice service. Wish there was the tanghulu but they said it wouldn't be available till the afternoon. It was not crowded at all (was there at 1130), parking is super easy, and the plaza is quiet and unassuming. Prices for drinks are reasonable/comparable to other boba places. Food price is ok, though slightly higher than if you got kimbap at hmart etc. which is expected. Will definitely be back to try other drinks and tanghulu, plus a kimbap or two :)
The food is really good, and I think the food is reasonably priced since it comes with rice, imitation, crab meat, kimbap, salad, croquette, and chicken with rice. It's not too bland or salty. The service is really good, as the workers are welcoming and the customer service is really good!! I recommend coming here for lunch/ dinner or a quick snack as they have more options on their menu.
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Actually, 2.5 stars IMHO. Cons 1) Misleading post on their website regarding BOGO drink. I finally found the fine print regarding the valid date. Take this off your site! 2) Blueberry Matcha Latte. The blueberries should have been pureed. How else could they go up through the straw? 3) Mini Bulgogi Dosirak. Cold and lacked flavor from the marinade. Pros 1) Deluxe KFC Dosirak. Great portion size and very filling. The flavor of the Chicken nuggets/pieces reminded me of Bon Chon. 2) Tteokkochi. Chewy with a tangy sauce.
Store is selling tanghulu for $6 each (comes with 5 pcs of grapes). Popcorn chicken comes with fried tteokbokki. Tried to order at the kiosk but if broke so staff let us order at the cashier. Place is small but looks spacious because of the layout. Love how there's big boba on the wall
Yummy! I saw this cafe on instagram multiple times and decided to try the rose rice cake and the tteokbokki with my friend. The ambience of the cafe was fun, with K-pop music playing in the background and a bright interior.The staff was also really nice, as they gave me the code to the restroom when I could not find it on my receipt (I ordered online, so perhaps the code is only on the receipts ordered in-person). I would definitely bring my friends here to chill and relax, though it may be a little loud for studying. For the food itself, my friend got the rose rice cake, while I got the tteokbokki. Although I only tried a little, the rose rice cake was delicious! It was spicy, sweet, creamy, and chewy. The addition of cheese, sausage, and fish cake makes me want to buy it the next time I come. My friend also really enjoyed it, though she does think it can be a little heavy with the cream. For the tteokbokki, it was also spectacular. The rice cakes were spicy and chewy, and I loved the addition of fish cakes, mandu, and especially the gimmari. I was expecting both rice cakes to be spicier, but I found that the spice level was just right. However, for those looking for something extremely spicy, these rice cakes may not be what you are looking for. Also the portion sizes were extremely generous, so I was able to save what I couldn't finish for another meal. Overall, the rice cakes were delicious, and I will definitely stop by again. Next time I would like to try the kimbap.
We came here around 11am on 1/27 and not many customers at that time. This place is neat. Customer service is great. We ordered three bulgogi combo for $22 each. The meat portion is small. The meat is way overcooked and a little oily. But we loved the texture of the imitation crab with extra mayonnaise in the kimbap. It was so tasty. The fried potato was also delicious. :)
stopped by before noon on a weekday, ordered a strawberry yakult (sparkling drink with strawberry chunks), and veggie Korean sandwich. The server was kind and friendly, patient to answer my questions, letting me know they still serve the Korean sandwiches before lunch time. The food items were made well with care, drink was refreshing (and needed) with no artificial ingredients. The veggie Korean sandwich was WAY yummier than I expected, the roasts are crispy but not oily, egg is also crispy with good portion, crisp fresh lettuce, hash brown also crispy, cheese and sauce not as heavy as I thought. Would definitely be back again if around!