Wow lots of options! For a non boba tea drinker it was a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to order. Luckily the help was nice and patient and at 8:00 pm on a Monday night it wasn't busy at all. Friend got the blended strawberry milk tea and I got the blended honeydew milk tea with small tapioca balls. The blended drinks only come in large. I was happy to learn that only their lattes contain milk so no problemo for us lactose intolerants! Not being experienced with these types of drinks, I don't have much to compare this to, but I feel like it was a little too much tapioca and not enough blended drink for me. Also got a few pebbles of ice but the blended part was nice a smooth. I think I liked my friend's strawberry better. Wanted to try the snow ice but it was late at night and I wasn't hot . Maybe another time. I felt old coming in here. Maybe because there was a bunch of high school students hanging when we entered? Maybe it's because there are 3 schools in close proximity to this place and I could picture youngsters wanting to come here after school? Maybe it was the UFO catcher type grabbing machines in the place? Maybe because I am not versed in Boba and had no clue what to order? Prolly for all those reasons ! Love the easy parking in the back. Walk around to entrance on Waialae on the other side of Fairwood and Pho.
Elden S.
Great service....super fast...affordable!!!! Love it l! Especially pearlridge! You're the best!!!!
S Wong
Chill place to get boba after running errands.My favorite drink is the chocolate strawberry milk tea. It's like drinking chocolate covered strawberries!Service is friendly and lightning quick!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelyn Adorable
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane H.
One of my favorite boba spots on the island!! I appreciate the affordable and reasonable prices, quick service and perfectly chewy boba! Lychee is also on point.
Mel K.
I'm a fan of their oolong milk tea and jasmine milk tea. Great pick me up before I go to work in the afternoons. Boba is always cooked to a perfect chew. Service is always quick. Inside has a few tables to sit at. There's also free wifi!
Todd H.
First time here and got the pickled mango with lychee jelly and boba as per the cashier's recommendation between the two choices I was debating on. Loved it!!! Much mahalo for the recommendation!
MaryAnn D.
So enjoyed my visit with server Nathan. Very knowledgeable about what shop had to offer and the drinks were spot on delicious. Kudos to Taste Tea! Oops, this review is for the Waipahu location.
Irene M.
Tasty for Taste Tea!The number of times I've passed here especially waiting at the stoplight I've seen this place and always thought of seeing the layout of this place.It's so not what you'd image...in a great way thinking that it's slightly below street level and yes you access the entrance on Waialae not through the parking garage, but the artsy wall is quite impressive.The dungeon-ish space is brighten with the feeling like you're at Kewalo Basin Park with the view of Diamond Head in the background chilling on a tree swing is a clever touch.The other wall is a great art as well though there a few folks sitting there that I seriously do respect not taking any pictures so you know I need to be back to capture that image as it's stunning as well.I got my usual favorite Winter Melon Spring Tea with Coconut Jelly and this will be my breakfast drink tomorrow morning but I did take the moment to chill here which there are decent amount of seating to do so and with some outlets to keep you plug in getting work done here is a breeze.The staff is amazing, and being close to many schools they also have snow ice I'm sure is popular, another great find to see that they have cold brew Black and Spring Tea already made is a great item to grab and go...tearrific!Thank you!
BA 3.
I went there a long time ago and it was fine.Went there a couple of months ago and they didn't have any of the flavors I wanted.Went today and ordered a large blended Coconut/Taro smoothie(wiht boba). I was informed that they dont mix flavors to which I replied Huh? I have had that same order there in the past. I paused for a second to give the girl a moment to process it, but only got a blank stare till I said " Okay then...never mind then" and left. Guess I did not comply with their flavor rules...sheesh SMHI have made these at home and the process is very simple, put some water, ice and flavored powder in a blender and abracadabra! delicious treat. Not sure how putting two different flavors in the blender could be a problem.Come on people, are we trying to lose customers? We can buy the ingredients on Amazon and easily make this at home for a lot less money.Work with us here! Just sayin
I really enjoy the blended drinks here and their boba is always nice and chewy and not overcooked or old. My mom usually always gets a blended lilikoi black tea. I love the blended almond milk tea (reminds me of almond jello dessert). We get ours half sweet with boba and are regulars at the Waialae location. Sad they closed the Ala Moana location, but happy we still have this location!
Feng-Ju Liang
Best Taiwanese Authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Weisman
Stopped in here while visiting Waikiki. Delicious taro milk tea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bella M.
So yummy!!!!! I love love boba and I've tried quite a few. The pickled mango with lychee jelly was AMAZING. Such an amazing flavor that I really don't think I've found in boba before. The taro smoothie was also so delicious. We got each drink at 70% and 50% sweetness and could've gone lower honestly they were pretty sweet!
Connor L.
Boba quality 10/10. Flavor great. I wish my blended taro milk tea was blended a little more because it still had some ice in it. Pickled mango tea was so yummy! Super fast service.
Wow lots of options! For a non boba tea drinker it was a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to order. Luckily the help was nice and patient and at 8:00 pm on a Monday night it wasn't busy at all. Friend got the blended strawberry milk tea and I got the blended honeydew milk tea with small tapioca balls. The blended drinks only come in large. I was happy to learn that only their lattes contain milk so no problemo for us lactose intolerants! Not being experienced with these types of drinks, I don't have much to compare this to, but I feel like it was a little too much tapioca and not enough blended drink for me. Also got a few pebbles of ice but the blended part was nice a smooth. I think I liked my friend's strawberry better. Wanted to try the snow ice but it was late at night and I wasn't hot . Maybe another time. I felt old coming in here. Maybe because there was a bunch of high school students hanging when we entered? Maybe it's because there are 3 schools in close proximity to this place and I could picture youngsters wanting to come here after school? Maybe it was the UFO catcher type grabbing machines in the place? Maybe because I am not versed in Boba and had no clue what to order? Prolly for all those reasons ! Love the easy parking in the back. Walk around to entrance on Waialae on the other side of Fairwood and Pho.
Great service....super fast...affordable!!!! Love it l! Especially pearlridge! You're the best!!!!
Chill place to get boba after running errands.My favorite drink is the chocolate strawberry milk tea. It's like drinking chocolate covered strawberries!Service is friendly and lightning quick!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite boba spots on the island!! I appreciate the affordable and reasonable prices, quick service and perfectly chewy boba! Lychee is also on point.
I'm a fan of their oolong milk tea and jasmine milk tea. Great pick me up before I go to work in the afternoons. Boba is always cooked to a perfect chew. Service is always quick. Inside has a few tables to sit at. There's also free wifi!
First time here and got the pickled mango with lychee jelly and boba as per the cashier's recommendation between the two choices I was debating on. Loved it!!! Much mahalo for the recommendation!
So enjoyed my visit with server Nathan. Very knowledgeable about what shop had to offer and the drinks were spot on delicious. Kudos to Taste Tea! Oops, this review is for the Waipahu location.
Tasty for Taste Tea!The number of times I've passed here especially waiting at the stoplight I've seen this place and always thought of seeing the layout of this place.It's so not what you'd image...in a great way thinking that it's slightly below street level and yes you access the entrance on Waialae not through the parking garage, but the artsy wall is quite impressive.The dungeon-ish space is brighten with the feeling like you're at Kewalo Basin Park with the view of Diamond Head in the background chilling on a tree swing is a clever touch.The other wall is a great art as well though there a few folks sitting there that I seriously do respect not taking any pictures so you know I need to be back to capture that image as it's stunning as well.I got my usual favorite Winter Melon Spring Tea with Coconut Jelly and this will be my breakfast drink tomorrow morning but I did take the moment to chill here which there are decent amount of seating to do so and with some outlets to keep you plug in getting work done here is a breeze.The staff is amazing, and being close to many schools they also have snow ice I'm sure is popular, another great find to see that they have cold brew Black and Spring Tea already made is a great item to grab and go...tearrific!Thank you!
I went there a long time ago and it was fine.Went there a couple of months ago and they didn't have any of the flavors I wanted.Went today and ordered a large blended Coconut/Taro smoothie(wiht boba). I was informed that they dont mix flavors to which I replied Huh? I have had that same order there in the past. I paused for a second to give the girl a moment to process it, but only got a blank stare till I said " Okay then...never mind then" and left. Guess I did not comply with their flavor rules...sheesh SMHI have made these at home and the process is very simple, put some water, ice and flavored powder in a blender and abracadabra! delicious treat. Not sure how putting two different flavors in the blender could be a problem.Come on people, are we trying to lose customers? We can buy the ingredients on Amazon and easily make this at home for a lot less money.Work with us here! Just sayin
Restaurantji Recommends
I really enjoy the blended drinks here and their boba is always nice and chewy and not overcooked or old. My mom usually always gets a blended lilikoi black tea. I love the blended almond milk tea (reminds me of almond jello dessert). We get ours half sweet with boba and are regulars at the Waialae location. Sad they closed the Ala Moana location, but happy we still have this location!
Best Taiwanese Authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in here while visiting Waikiki. Delicious taro milk tea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So yummy!!!!! I love love boba and I've tried quite a few. The pickled mango with lychee jelly was AMAZING. Such an amazing flavor that I really don't think I've found in boba before. The taro smoothie was also so delicious. We got each drink at 70% and 50% sweetness and could've gone lower honestly they were pretty sweet!
Boba quality 10/10. Flavor great. I wish my blended taro milk tea was blended a little more because it still had some ice in it. Pickled mango tea was so yummy! Super fast service.