“Stopped by for a drink after lunch here. Ordered a Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba. The boba was a good texture, easy to get in and out of the straw and not too chewy. The milk tea was just the right sweetness. Not too much ice either, which is a common issue I have. Store is very cutely decorated. Lots of pink. There's a flowery wall that you can take a selfie in front of. Staff is friendly and the service is pretty quick. They have a system that calls out your order number so you do need to pay attention. Depending on what you order it may take extra time to come out - yogurt drinks seem to take longer.“
“This place was bomb! I love how it comes with mochi and fruit. Next time I'll ask for extra mochi. I got a small mint & chocolate. I could have used more chocolate. The lady was really nice. Plenty of space here to eat your dessert for groups of people.“
“Was early for Dr's appointments this morning and went on a search for a coffee place near by and found this little gem!Got the hazelnut latte for Mom,which she absolutely loved, and a yummy caramel macchiato for myself.Amazing customer service, got our drinks quickly and great prices!Will definitely drop by again for another coffee fix next appointment in town.Parking: It is a busy parking lot but we found a spot fairly quickly.“
“I came here for a quick drink before snorkeling, and I must say, I was impressed. I'm usually not a fan of smoothies as the base for boba, but this was the exception. The boba was nice and soft so it didn't get hard from the temperature. I got the strawberry taro smoothie, my sister got the durian smoothie w/o boba, and my mom got Vietnamese iced coffee. We all thoroughly enjoyed the drinks. They used real fruit to make the smoothies which is rare for a boba place, the prices were very low, and the coffee is flavorful. Definitely recommend.“
“If you’re looking for those super fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes, this is the place to get ‘em. Aside from the pancakes, which are delicious on their own, they have creative toppings like Biscoff and Crème Brûlée and Brown Sugar Boba - those sauces will have you licking the wax off the plates lol.I also appreciate how you can order the drinks at varying degrees of added sweetness - for smoothies 25% is about right for me. They’re always coming up with new and seasonal flavors for the drinks as well - you’ll have a hard time deciding between a tea, milk tea, smoothie or milk shake.Parking is plentiful in the area; closest garage would be the Hmart one and you can get validation with a purchase in the market. On Sundays, street parking is free and the area is pretty safe during the day - just don’t go into the bathrooms at the park nearby.“
“Been there more than 2 dozen times, seriously, I have the stamp cards to prove it! Our go-to is the Thai milk tea and regular milk tea. Their brown sugar boba is the bomb, chewy and soft. We've had their excellent smoothies, yogurt drinks, and teas.“
“I love to walk here when I'm taking a long walk. The service is great as are the drinks. I like to get the papaya smoothie and add boba and the boba is perfectly made. It also doesn't freeze with the drink, so it's delicious to the last sip. The atmosphere is cozy as it is just an ordering window, but there is a place to sit if you're looking for a reprieve from the sun or your walk.“
“Very affordable drink and vegan food! The aunty and uncle is very friendly and offer very quick service. There is a parking lot with limited space, but can street park. There is a huge selection on the drinks (smoothie, milk tea, fruit tea, yogurt, milkshake, ice milk, and cheese foam) and Chinese vegan plate lunch for $13.95. So, if you ever want to get some greens while getting some boba, this is the place for you!“
“We got a melon slushy it was so yummy. Round off 5 bucks a cup it was cold sweet and bright green ? my little ones enjoyed it maybe next time we will try the food ? out door seating and it was sunny and breezy that day so it was a nice little spot to stop ✔️“
“Ordered a passion mango smoothie and I will say that I will make the sugar level higher next time. Overall, it was a very refreshing drink and I really liked the passion fruit seeds in the bottom.The drink was smooth, fruity, and delicious. The location is rather cute being around the corner of the street, but depending on when you come you may or may not find much street parking. The tea shop was clean, bright and simple. I actually appreciated that it wasn't too cluttered with items and their menu had options but not overwhelming. The people were friendly and fast with my order. To me, that's great service considering that you're only getting a drink! Definitely will come back again!“
“More poke baby. Domo cafe is located in a small plaza with very minimal parking and is right off the freeway so it's reasonably accessible. We arrived about 7pm on a Thursday and it was fairly crowded. We ordered and the nice cashier suggested I get a mixed bowl since my friend got the seared salmon bowl. It took about 15 minutes for us to get food which was longer than I expected since it's a small restaurant with only about 6-7 tables. Nonetheless, the food was great. I should have ordered the seared salmon cuz it was incredible. Buttery and smooth with some sweeter sauce. The mixed bowl was not bad but not as good as the seared salmon. I got spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. They were fine but not something I was raving about Overall, good vibes, good food very happy“
“Uncle's Chicken is a small chicken shop located near Sakana in Kalihi. I placed a 5 chicken sandwich order around 11:20 and was quoted 15 minutes. I left downtown to grab the food right after and my food was ready by the time I got there. Very impressive chicken sandwich. I got the spicy one and it was only spicy in certain parts of my sandwich, which is why I gave minus one star. It seems like I was eating the original sandwich and put hot sauce in one spot of my sandwich. Other than that, the chicken was moist and crispy. The bread was so good. Seemed like a sweet bread bun. Definitely put the sandwich together. I think one thing I wish they included was pickles. That would make the sandwich complete! I would definitely come back if I was ever in the area. Their boba drinks look very impressive too.“
“I love the decor of this beautiful cafe. The music was soft and soothing so I was able to focus when studying. It has a nice open feel, not overcrowded. Ordering was very easy and we received our order very quickly. The Pineapple Snow Ice was so yummy! The pineapple was fresh and the lemon jelly wasn't tart; it was just perfect. Before we left because we just had to have more, we ordered the Milk Tea Snow Ice and Wintermelon Tea with boba and grass jelly. I was pleasantly surprised that the grass jelly was not overpowering. The boba was just the perfect texture! There are so many more things I cannot wait to try on our next visit!“
“Best boba on the island, hands down! The owners are always so nice and remember me and my husband's order. Drinks come out very quickly. It's a small shop, definitely more grab-and-go, but it's worth the stop. Parking is weird since the city changed the stalls on Kamake'e, but it's easy to find a stall in front of the shop/a little further up or around the corner near Harry's Cafe. Highly recommend the Lattea!“
“I ventured into Ding Tea for the first time ever, and I was not disappointed.[Parking]I believe they offer up to 25 or 30 min free validation in their lot. I walked, so I'm not 100% certain--but there is also street parking nearby.[Ambiance]There is construction nearby because Kaka'ako is always working on some new project. But the location is nice! The place itself is clean and inviting. Lots of seating. Free WiFi for guests. Not sure if they have a restroom, but seems like a good place to catch up with friends, read, study, do work, etc. Not too loud. Not too busy.[Boba]I ordered a regular size signature milk tea with golden boba at 75% sweetness. It was a solid milk tea. Not too sweet. Boba was good texture wise. I wish there was more of a prominent tea flavor to hook my in, but this was definitely one of the better milk teas I've tried. I tend to be picky with my boba. Standard pricing. A little less than $7. Not cheap but but expensive either.[Service]The two employees that were working were exceptionally nice. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a "welcome in" and smile. They were efficient and sweet. Customer service at its best.Overall, a solid boba place. I wanna come back and try a fruit offering and banh mi!“
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“Good service, great drinks, convenient location with parking !! Drinks can be a bit sweet so I recommend 50% or 75% if you need a sweet pick me up. Just tried the peach oolong tea 50% sweet and it's perfect with pieces of fresh peaches. The girl helping me today was kind and offered me a stamp card. Love that it's dog friendly here. The shop is always so clean and there is tons of outdoor seating.“
“Who knew there's a Teapresso Bar here in Aloha Tower Marketplace... One of the smallest Teapresso Bar that I've seen and their menu is displayed a bit different than the usual so I'm not sure if they do have all the teas that they usually brew fresh but do see my favorite Pink Dragon Hibiscus is available here though for some reason wasn't feeling that this visit. It could be seeing the ocean view just a short distance but something about this open outdoorsy air vibe just feels so refreshing and decided on a Slushie and with what seems to have five to choose from (Mango, Strawberry, Honeydew, Yeah, Lychee, Pineapple and Passion Fruit) it had to be Passion Fruit for me and though there is a couple of tables and a few counter seating strolling around outside seem like the vibe for me as this slushie had just the right sweetness and flavor. The staff here is just a patient and pleasant as I couldn't decide between several choice did help me narrow it down to my slushie...with a view. Thank you!“
“We have been coming to Wen’s for years! It is the best local spot in Honolulu. They have great flavors, affordable prices and friendly staff. I recently got the peach oolong tea and the winter melon black tea. You can actually taste the tea.“
“Best matcha boba on the island (and I’ve tried a lot). Matcha has excellent flavor, especially for matcha enthusiasts like myself haha. Boba is well cooked, chewy, and sweet but not overtly sweet. My friend likes to get the potted milk tea.Honestly my favorite boba shop on the island!!Such a nice place, cute vibes, and free parking (but if you have a big car it’ll be a bit tight… also right now there’s construction to the adjacent parking lot so this one can get crowded/full at certain hours).Parking: Free lot but spaces are tiny“
“I don't understand why they had to change the main menu board. Nothing about adding milk or boba except on the counter or somewhere else and not convenient. Earl Grey wasn't as fragrant as I hoped as Earl Grey lover. Golden boba was good in my earl grey milk tea. They have nice seating area and that's nice. A worker sitting behind the counter to take a break with a drink wasn't looking pretty though. Make a space for workers to take a break properly if there's none.Shared parking spaces with other stores available but I would imagine it's often packed.“
“I have been wanting to try this place for a while. There is parking in front but limited. We decided to park in the garage, which wasn't pricey. We went between 1 to 2, and it wasn't busy. We ordered the grilled cheese sandwich for the kids and waffle fries. Also ordered the Papa Smokes Burger, a Buttah Big Boi Burger, thai milk tea, and brown sugar ube milk.I wasn't too impressed with the drinks. Was a bit water down. But we did like the food. The waffle fries were crunchy and had nice seasoning to it. The grilled cheese was glooey and the kids loved that. The japanese milk bread used with the grilled cheese was good. My kids ate it, so I was happy, lol. I enjoyed the papa smokes burger. The bun was soft and the brisket and burger patties were cooked great. My bf really enjoyed the big boi burger. It is a big burger with three patties and he really enjoyed it. Overall, we enjoyed the food and would go back again. Sorry, pictures/videos aren't good. lol we were hungry.“
“Came back to give this place another try and was greeted by a very friendly lady. I ordered a banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. The coffee was strong, bold flavor with a hint of chocolatey sweetness. Woke me up and hit the spot. I ordered the traditional Banh Mi. It is a Vietnamese sandwich made with a Crusty French bread rolls smeared with pate, mayo, Asian ham, pickled vegetables, green onion, coriander/cilantro, fresh chillies and drizzle of seasoning. It came warm, crispy with a great crunch and satisfied my craving. Will be back to try more items on the menu and thank you for the good service.“
“Always shop at lins when I'm in Oahu. Usually get my products at the aloha swap meet, but not on this trip. A lot more convenient for me, since it was close to the hotelKid-friendliness: The kids may go wild in here with all of the local snacks“
“Cute little gem that had a nice variety of choices. The menu was robust and organized well. I opted for the non caffeinated taro milk tea with boba and lychee jelly. I loved that you could choose the level of sweetness. I went with 25%, and it was perfect - sweet but not too sweet. A nice refreshing afternoon stop.“
“A hidden gem on the campus of University of Hawaii located at the student center. I had low expectations considering that it's on campus but I was pleasantly surprised that the drink was good and reasonably priced.There may be a line depending on what time you come, especially during lunch hours. But the staff were extremely fast and efficient, you could be in and out within 5 mins if you come during off peak times.“
“I used to come here DAILY when I worked across Waialae. Unfortunately I don’t work within walking distance anymore, but I make it a point to visit and get my favorite Coffee Milk Tea (my personal favorite among all the coffee mts I’ve had in the US) with boba. Awesome and friendly service. Definitely recommend!“
“Really chill place. The Taro Bubble Tea is delicious, real great little place, lady that served us looked like she would rather be doing anything else than being there.Packaging is unique and funky.The brown sugar boba is a wee bit too grainy for my liking, but overall nice bubble tea place“
“Been here multiple times and they never failed me. I love their drinks here so much that I kept coming back. Prices are reasonable and the space is so cute. Almost every corner it's so artistic.Amongst my favorite drinks are mango purple rice yogurt, ube purple rice yogurt, dragon fruit yogurt & their peach yogurt. They have the best purple rice yogurt in my opinion.Customer service is good and they were nice in here. Waiting time for your drink varies. It also depends if they got lots of customer and most of the time they got a long line which form from the outside.The only thing that I don't like coming here is parking. There are many instances that I want to grab drinks here but didn't went through coz parking is so tough, like really challenging. They only got street parking and most of the time it is occupied but other than that their drinks are pretty competitive. Hope they'll open one in a mall or a foodcourt. That would be awesome!Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow Yeeps!“
“Wanted something a "Little Sweet" and found it. The taro mochi violet was excellent. Not to sweet and just right. The guy that was working the front was very helpful and even gave us a sample of some amazing soon to come to the menu item. He was so happy when we told him we loved our items! Can't wait to go again.“