50 Best Bubble Tea near South Gate

“I came across boba tree AGAIN when I was visiting the area. I knew I had to try after visiting their Huntington park location! I didn’t know they had two locations.. DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Omg… their boba is soooooo goood! I tried their Oreo and pistachio. Blew my mind! Now that i know that they have two boba locations, I will definitely visit more often!“

“I have eaten here many times and it has been around for quite a long time. One of the options when you want to eat typical Vietnamese dishes. The space is clean and neat. Fast, professional service. The drink menu is quite rich and of course delicious. Highly recommend“

“I love it’s Boba Time!! I got the tiger sugar milk w boba and it was so bomb as soon as I finished it I went back and order another. My only complaint is the size. I’d like to have the option to order an extra large. The girl was very helpful and answered my questions and helped me order what she thought I’d like best. Which is great because a lot of boba places think everyone is an expert in bubble tea and a lot of us aren’t. Thanks for a great experience and delicious drink!!! I’m going there now:).“

“My spot for years. Great place, good food, excellent service. The party trays are a good deal, and they will make it on the spot with no more than 15 minutes of wait time. I always get orange chicken, beef, broccoli, chow mein, and fried rice. Steam rice and teriyaki chicken, sweet and sour pork, and green beans are also very tasty.“

“I loved the citrus tea.. it was delicious.“

“If you’re a boba fan, prepare to get hooked—this place will have you craving boba like it’s a life essential. And if you’ve never tried it before, well, brace yourself because you’re about to start a whole new obsession. I’ve hit up all the popular boba spots, but this one? Hands down, the best. It’s super creamy, the boba pearls are perfectly soft, and the flavors practically throw a party on your taste buds.

Plus, they give you a handy reusable cup, so you can sip in style. The staff? Friendly as can be. And bonus points: they’ve got vegan options! You can get your tea with almond or oat milk, so everyone’s happy. This place is definitely worth adding to your regular rotation.“

“This boba shop never disappoints! Whether you're craving classic milk tea or something more adventurous, they have a wide selection to choose from. The tapioca pearls are always soft and flavorful, and the drinks are consistently delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect place to relax with friends“

“My favorite fruit tea shop in LA, very fresh and delicious! Moreover, the staff’s attitude is very good, and the boss is also very nice! Even though we live in Ktown, we can’t help but come here often haha~ I hope I can keep up the good work!“

“Boba was excellent. Some of the drinks weren’t balanced well. Osmanthus oolong with honey was decent but the osmanthus with mango had no tea flavor even with half sweet. Fresh milk tea was ok but the boba carried the drink. It’s also rather expensive for the size but worth trying if you want the boba“

“I ordered the brown sugar milk tea and the lychee sparkling drink. Although I ordered half sugar I would still say the brown sugar was too sweet for me. The lychee sparkling we actually saved and drank a day or 2 later. We hadn’t popped a straw in so it was still sealed. Regardless, we were pleased to find it kept the carbonation and was a refreshing drink.“

“Visited here 2 weeks ago.. the vibe is awesome. The location is tiny but a great use of space and great energy. Shout out to Cindy she is a rockstar! I think Monday nights with Mindy are the best kept secret at this place. Thanks for bringing joy and care into the world through painting (and Boba)... See you soon!“

“The Newark location has great atmosphere, very friendly people, and boba always taste great! The Dirty Boba is fire....LITERALLY!!!“

“Love this place love the meets they host the drinks are really good and so is the tofu“

“The staff is super friendly! We asked a lot because it's our first time.
They have the $2 mini cup drink of the day! (Oolong with cloud top) (2 cups per purchase) SUPER CUTE! We requested to add the boba and adjusted the sweetness and also added ice later (today is super hot!)
Definitely going back!

Matcha Early Grey Oat Latte with Boba?“

“Se ve muy limpio y el personal amable“

“This place is like the best boba place I’ve ever been to . The drinks are so good. So sad that they don’t have many locations. Had go drive around 27 miles to get here , just to try this place . But is worth it . The lady helping us was by herself doing all the drinks but even then she was really nice to us . People like her are the ones that deserve good tip, even if it’s just a drink. Won’t be going as often but definitely will be going again.“

“Tbh I was hoping this place would be a miss because it's 30 minutes away from me, but it's amazing and won't be the last time I go.

Their popcorn chicken has to be the best in OC. I have tried multiple popcorn chickens in Irvine and Tustin areas and they aren't as tasty or healthy, and you can pick dark or white meat (we got dark). Their popcorn chicken isn't greasy either and the spices is just right and flavorful.

I've tried their brown sugar buzz latte and to our surprise it reminds us of our favorite brown sugar latte in Japan ? I haven't had good coffee like that since my Japan trip in 2022. And I am sooo sad I didn't get the 24 ounce, which I'll do next time. Even better, it's made with lactose free milk and I am lactose intolerant, TYSM.

My husband got their Orange Wang, which tasted exactly what it was trying to deliver. A refreshing orange creamsicle. ? I've also tried their testing drink, Guava Wang, not too sweet with a light taste of Guava. Personally not my favorite since the Brown Sugar Buzz was everything I ever wanted.

Can't wait to go back please come open up a spot in Tustin, Irvine Company properties are too expensive and greedy. But Tustin is boba friendly, but you'll def blow out the boba competition there!“

“I stopped by because I was in the area and was craving fries and I was surprised they had a boba drink too.

I ordered their seafood combo with a Thai ice tea with boba. The shrimps, fish balls and fried fish were delicious and the fries were pretty good. A solid combo for the price and overall it’s was a good lunch.

I’d definitely come back again to their other menu items and drinks.

Update
Their curly fries and jalapeño poppers are solid options. Also their garlic flavor on wings is a solid option.“

“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks“

“We recently ordered two boba drinks from Bobuzz, including their signature “PMC” with boba and “The Dark White.” While the overall flavor of the drinks was comparable to other quality boba shops, the tapioca pearls (“boba”) were unfortunately undercooked, which detracted from the experience. Additionally, offering customers the option to customize the sweetness level would be a welcome improvement. While there is potential, the overall experience left us with mixed feelings. Personally, it wouldn’t be my first choice for a dessert stop after a pleasant meal, at least not for now.“

“Best blended coffees ever. So smooth and delicious. There cold brew teas are delicious as well. Great service and friendly employees.“

“When am pm coffee won't do and you only want quality coffee then this spot will satisfy your caffeine urge“

“popcorn chicken is tasty and the shaved ice is delicious. will come back“

“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks“

“They have a great variety, they are very welcoming, and the place has a good social vibe.“

“Best fruit healthy tea !!!“

“Love this store very much! Old customer! ! ! ! Recommend Pink Peach Planet! ! ! And their milk tea! ! ! It tastes really good! ! ! I haven’t tried the others, but my friends said they tasted delicious.

Kid-friendliness: It tastes great, feel free to eat it! ! ! Very clean, no need to worry about food safety issues“

“I’m so glad this boba place opened up! I got the taro milk tea, and it was excellent. I’m not sure if they use fresh taro or taro powder, but either way it’s not artificial and not overly sweet, which for me is ideal. The boba has good texture and the ambiance is cute.“

“Excellent milk teas and snappy service. My discount coupon was lost but they gave it to me anyway. kudos“

“I have one word...tasty!!!“

“Pretty solid boba spot. Got myself a Hokkaido milk tea and I wish I got a large! It was milky and creamy. My bestie got the lavender milk tea and didn't like it. Sadly I didn't either. I might need to try other drinks.Very minimal contact with the workers since you get to order off an touchscreen.“

“The drinks were very good healthy choice“

“Milk tea BUT KOREAN! tbh there's a ton of milk tea spots in the South Bay now, but PODONG is doing something new and fresh!I ordered a black sesame tea and it was SO good. Great flavor, sweetness was on point. Easy to order too with the smart panel, quick service from James - and the place has vibes for days. Kpop blasting in the speakers, swag and sneakers on display, barbershop swirls on a checkboard floor - it just feels different here!Can't wait to go back and try the hoji cha. Great new spot just across the street from CM Chicken and in the same plaza as Love Letter Pizza, Smoking Tiger (ayyye we've got a Smoking Tiger in Gardena!) and Gu Jip aka The Place.Stoked that Oncles is opening next door - the tea here pairs well with their matcha cake!“

“come and meet with friendliest team and they treat you like your at home. by far the best tea I have tastedans surprised at sewing agua fresca! I love the cups ?! The sizes are perfect for the prices and they also have discount hours and Bogo deals! I will keep on coming back to this hidden gem ? in Monterey Park! I got the Hawaiian green tea and horchata for my daughter. my mom highly recommended it because she said it was a perfect taste and love the fruit inside, which reminded her of the drinks she would have in our country!“

“Love their fresh made boba and unique flavors! My favorite is strawberry milk where they use “real” strawberries for the flavor. The store also has a lot of KPOP stuff, which is fun to look at and the customer service is always great.

Conveniently located in Little Tokyo and it’s been just hard to find other boba places that are as good as this one.

I would strongly recommend for any boba lovers to try out this place. You won’t be disappointed!“

“I’ve been here a couple times and Jason is a real stand up guy who is very friendly and courteous. His shop is clean and he’s got tons of choices! It takes awhile just to figure out what you want out of all the choices. The location is in a shopping center I go to for other things so it is in a convenient location for me. Will keep coming!“

“This is the best matcha in LA. I get a dirty matcha with oat milk and their homemade lavender syrup and it’s insane. They use ceremonial matcha too! The texture of the drink so so silky and amazing. A must try. Not expensive at all and you can get stamps to work towards a free drink! ?

It’s also a dream if a vibe in there.“

“japanese rice tea/milk tea.“

“Decided to try their Strawberry Ice Blended with Lychee Jelly and Ice Cream. Sweetness was not overpowering, and it was good for a hot summer day! Wait times were average with maybe a five minute wait at best. You can either order at the counter or with a self-pay kiosk. There are seats on the inside.“

“I came in on 12/27 around 2pm and there were 2 guys working ( Anthony and someone else I didn't catch his name tag)They were dealing with a crazy customer who was yelling at them, talking down at them over a small upcharge they didn't want to pay for. They took care of the rest of us in line while still handling her which I really appreciate. They didn't deserve that treatment and still kept a smile on their face. They kept a good attitude despite someone being rude and entitled!“

“These guys handled the ffxiv collab bumrush pretty well I'd say. Professional and fast service, interpreted the collab rules correctly too and didn't give anyone a hard time. Feels like their medium is a bit on the smaller side though, I finished in like 3 sips.“

“Great bubble tea and interesting flavor combinations!“

“I love this place! I typically get their black tea with cheese foam at about 50% sweetness and love the slightly sweet and salty combination. Other days, I enjoy the Okinawa milk tea also at 50% sweetness and just love it. Nothing is more refreshing than a nice drink during the summer! My husband and I have found ourselves coming here about every other day to grab a quick milk tea from here and will continue to come for the friendly service and a Lowkey place to hangout and chat.“

“Good amount of seating at this location. Ample staff to meet high demand. Bummer that when they ran out of the small sized cups I had to pay for the up-charge for a large, doesn’t seem right. At another location, it was a free upgrade as the inventory issue is not the customer’s fault.

Kid-friendliness: Colorful sweet drinks!

Wheelchair accessibility: Double wide doors and ample aisle to the bathroom. Chairs can be pulled out to accommodate wheelchairs at the tables.“

“Small & assuming with normal bubble tea offerings and some unique takes. I tried the Burn Burn Pineapple, 50% sweetness. Very tasty!“

“We hired Boba Bee to cater our wedding on the Queen Mary in March 2024 and they were awesome! They definitely delivered on their four delicious drink flavors and three toppings. Our guests definitely loved the boba bar and we had a lot of compliments. And the quality of the drinks was amazing compared to other boba shops I’ve been to. Their set up was very smooth and the decor was perfect for our venue. Working with Thao was very efficient and she was very responsive during the planning process. We are very happy with the outcome and their services. I would definitely recommend them to any wedding. Thank you Boba Bee!“

“There are a lot of traditional Taiwanese breads inside, which really brings back memories of my childhood, but the two clerks felt awkward standing there... I don’t know how to describe it, but the price of the bread is very good, and I will come again.“

“My mom and I have been coming here for years, and she swears this is the best thai milk tea spot. I agree, because every time I go somewhere else the flavor just isn’t the same! We usually always order our milk tea hot with boba and it’s so good. We love the wonderful service and great prices. Highly recommend!“

“First time back in a long, long time. Still remember when it opened back in the mid 20s: tastes about the same(maybe a bit less creamy and less sugar which for me now is good) and same owner with just a different layout. Very reasonable priced, overall good memories.“

“travelled from Singapore to LA for a few months and my asian tastebuds were craving a good ol' milk tea, i chanced upon tan-cha while i was in ktown. only downside is the parking- there were no available lots nearby so we had to park somewhere and walk about 10-ish mins.

i love the aesthetic of the shop, it was extremely clean and cozy! we were the only ones there so we got our drinks really fast. i ordered the milk tea creamio and it was pretty good. i would def go there again to try out other drinks!! :)“