Bubble Tea near Haleiwa

“Maybe the best poke on the island, but it’s fresh so they run out. Parking can be rough. The food is awesome. Go around the long line to Giovanis and get the smoothies and poke. It is fresh and dressed perfectly. I actually had a burger too, it was awesome. They grill it up right there. It was thick, perfectly seasoned, and the veg was fresh too.“

“We Were looking for something different and of course had to buss out yelp to look for a different dessert place and we found it. Located in the same shopping center as foodland in Mililani...actually right next to foodland. A very small restaurant with maybe a dozen seats or less with a korean icecream trinket vibe....Ok I just made that up just look at the pics...:) The menu has alot of differrent selections.....Bingsu being their special offering. (Soft fluffy flavored ice nothing like shaved ice) smoothies cold tea drinks and a tyoe of fruity korean waffles. The owner was the only worker and he was pretty cool and patient...of course we was the only one there (prob bc it was like 7 and it was raining) Definetely someplace to try. It was definetely different..prices wasnt cheap but now nothing is...Anyways it was a cool experienxe and we will be back.“

“I had very high hopes for this place.A few weeks ago, I stopped by for the first time and got beef curry and gyoza to go. It was spectacular! Decided to go for the ramen next visit.And I did.I wanted to get the thickest, most robust flavored soup, so I got the "Special" tonkotsu black garlic ramen.I really liked the visual presentation. Very vibrant, neat and appetizing.As with most ramen takeouts, the soup and noodles were packaged in separate containers. Before pouring the soup into the ramen bowl, I took a little sip.It was a tad disappointing, as I had such high hopes for this shop. The soup was a bit on the bland side. I guess the fried garlic chips are supposed to carry the flavor but there's nothing else. What I did notice was a slight slimy texture and a hint of odor. This probably indicates that inferior pork bones were used to draw the soup stock.For those of you who don't know how tonkotsu soup is made, ignorance is bliss. If you knew exactly what's in it, you may be traumatized!So, I'll spare you the details. What I will say is that hours of boiling the pork bones is needed to extract the umami, but other ingredients are crucial too. Grated ginger, garlic cloves, salt and pepper are some of the common items that are used. Despite the shortcomings of the tonkotsu soup, I have high hopes that Rakumen could be a top contender in the ramen world if they tweaked their soup just a little bit. Use better quality pork bones would be one. Adding a bit more flavor would be the other. *I had some leftover soup, so I added a little grated ginger and garlic with a few drops of la-yu to it and already, it was about as good as the other ramen shops in town. I give them 4 stars despite the seemingly harsh critique of their tonkotsu, because of their prompt and courteous service. But most of all, I believe that they will only get better.Looking forward to visiting again to up them to 5 stars!“

“Picking up an Instagram prize in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii...I'm sure I've been to this Teapresso Bar location in the past. I remember that Instagram-worthy wall mural and the #sakuraSwing! However, my sister and my niece aren't familiar with these things and this place. They agreed to come with me and help me consume the FOUR Brownie Lattes (made with Kilani Bakery brownies) AND a pack of the famous brownies! Yeah! This is such a generous prize!I parked in the free shared lot and told the gal (Rose) at the counter that I was one of the Instagram winners. I asked if one of the lattes could be made with Oat Milk. Yes! Can do!We took a lot of photos, and the owner's wife took our group photo, too! LOL! My family is camera shy... The Brownie Latte is delicious! It was created from the old Reese's Peanut Butter Cup commercial... when the guy and the gal bump into each other while one was eating a chocolate bar and the other was eating from an open jar of peanut butter. If you look at Teapresso Bar's Instagram post, a guy and a gal bump into each other while one is eating a vanilla Latte from Teapresso Bar Wahiawa and the other is eating a brownie from Kilani Bakery. LOL! Very clever collaboration!Thank you, Teapresso Bar Wahiawa, for your generosity - not only towards me and the other two winners - but also to the community. I watched Instagram videos of graffiti clean-up; distribution of drinks to the fire fighters, police officers, and other community members; participation in community events such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt, and community involvement with organizations such as the local Rotary Club! Kudos to you!Your business is truly amazing because of the way you train your young workers and the way you treat others! You give the next generation an opportunity to learn excellent customer service skills and also provide patrons with exciting new drink menu items like Pumpkin Haupia Latte and the Immuni-tea series!Thanks for hanging in there during "the pandemic", "rude" customers, and even enduring a car crashing through the wall of the neighboring business! You've survived so much and still maintain a positive Aloha Spirit!Best wishes for continued success and happiness! We will be back!“

“I was running errands last night and decided that I had wanted a sweet treat. I stopped at Jamba Juice for my usual, chocolate moo'd. I let the girl at the register know of my almond allergy. She went straight back to tell the person making my Smoothie about my allergy and ensured that there was no cross contamination. The store was clean and quiet as it was at the end of the evening. I will be back!“

“I went here with my friends once, and after that, I couldn't stop coming here. I have spent like $500 here, and it was worth every penny. The staff are very kind, always smiling and being patient, the drinks are amazing, and it is a very cozy space. It is one of my favorite places to go, and if I ever want to go out with my friends, I always come here. I have lived in hawaii for 8 years, and I have gone to countless boba shops, but this is by far my favorite one. If you like sweet things, I recommend a lychee fruit tea with lychee jelly and boba, but it is very sweet so you might want to get 75% or 50% sweetness. If you don't like sweet that much, I recommend a hong kong tea with boba and chia seeds. I also recommend the cookies and cream milk tea with oreo falls and boba. If it's your first time coming there, then I recommend a brown sugar milk tea with boba. Also make sure to put in your phone number when you pay so that you can gain stars. You get one star for every purchase over 5 dollars, and if you have 12 stars, you get 5 dollars off. They never send you any text messages unless you get a star if you are wondering. I also recommend the chicken chipotle quesadilla if you want food, but if you are going to get one of their toast options or the nachos, be prepared because they don't look like the picture. They are good don't get me wrong, but a lot of people get too hyped up and then get disapointed when its not like the picture. The staff is also very quick when they are making their drinks, and I have never had to wait more than a minute to get my drinks. The food takes a little bit longer, but it is still pretty quick. Overall, it is amazing, and it is my favorite place to go to in the entire world. I would highly recommend that you visit.“

“I love Teapresso! I normally go to their location in Wahiawa, but this spot is very convenient if you go grocery shopping as it is located right inside the Times Supermarket in Mililani.It's very quick and I haven't seen super long lines. The staff is always very friendly. The area has ample parking space since it is part of a shopping plaza. Good, simple boba!“