50 Best Bubble Tea near Pearl City

“We booked Sama Sama for our May 2025 wedding, and cannot say enough amazing things about their business! I had an unexpected issue come up with our initial late night snack vendor, and panicked trying to find another backup option. Thankfully, Sama Sama was quick to come to our rescue and accommodate a boba station and spam musubi for 75 guests. We selected two boba flavors, the Original Milk Tea and Calamansi Green tea, which were both delicious! The Calamansi Green Tea runs a bit on the sweeter side, but I'm sure you could ask for less sweetness if you prefer.

They had unbeatable pricing that included delivery, setup, and breakdown for our venue on the North Shore. So many guests were raving about this, and said the spam musubis were a perfect snack addition for those that drank a lot at the end of the night.

I would absolutely recommend Sama Sama for any catering/events, or even just stopping by to enjoy their full menu at their storefront! I can't wait to come back and try some of their other flavors!“

“Clean, Warm & Friendly Great service Amazing drinks“

“This is in a nice hidden small food court in H-Mart. The pastries were great, well made and flavorful. The coffee was far superior to Starbucks. This is my new favorite coffee shop. If you're looking for a great cup of joe, this is the place.

Be warned the coffee selection is limited but the flavor is great. I would recommend the Einspanner.“

“perfect for any season and any occasion“

“I ❤️ the brown sugar milk tea. It has now become one of my fave drinks from here. It is sooo tasty & very addicting! The other drinks are delicious too. I've noticed they have some sweet treats too. But I still haven't gotten a chance to try it yet. Hopefully, on my next visit I will try it.“

“Every time I come in and can’t think of what I want to ask the staff to surprise me and they never fail to impress me. All the staff are so sweet and every single drink I’ve gotten seems like they really put a lot of effort into making it! Thank you for making my day!“

“This was my first time at this cafe and I was super impressed with their coconut mango pudding. 🥭🥥 Mangos were fresh and perfectly ripe. Pudding was pleasantly light. My sister and I both finished the desserts so quickly lol I also love how clean this cafe was! 1 hour free parking at SALT or H Mart parking“

“Fresh fruit bubble tea! Watermelon w/ boba is the best during this hot summer season!“

“I really like this place. I just get their House milk tea. Large size is $5.24 including tax. I prefer to patronize these local places. Nice bright space. Give them credit for providing comfortable chairs. Pro Tip #1: Adjust the sweetness level to your preference. I like my milk tea at only 20% sugar level, so I can taste the tea flavor more. Pro Tip 2: Pick up your lunch or snack at nearby Safeway, then come here to relax with a nice drink 😋😊“

“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.“

“This boba shop feels very comfy and home-y. They make you feel like you're part of their family.

The cashiers are all friendly and they listen to what you want and suggest drinks if you're having a hard time deciding.

They offer desserts like flan, haupia, taro and banana and sweet potato tapioca pudding.

One of the best boba shops on the island! Can't wait to come back and visit the boba family“

“Love the staff!! Mahalo for great customer service! I went back again. 😂“

“Nice spot. The inside has a cool safari vibe, definitely different. A/C was on, but kinda weak.

I got the strawberry lychee and watermelon lychee smoothies both were really good. Super refreshing.

There was only one person working, so the wait was a bit long, but honestly, the smoothies made up for it.“

“wow excellent and professional services“

“So happy we have a boba shop on base! Lava flow with boba is my go-to. I’m quite picky about my boba texture and cannot stand old, mushy boba and tea cafe always gets it right! They also offer punch cards which are great if you go regularly.“

“Delicious and friendly staff! 😊“

“Don't confuse this nondescript place with the nearby Madame Saigon. It was previously not shown on Google Maps. But you should make the effort to find it. While it looks like any other office snack store, I was pleasantly surprised because I enjoyed the best banh mi sandwich of my life here! I ordered the roast pork version and it was incredible. The roll was perfect and all the ingredients inside were high quality. Look at my photo, I want you to see how packed it was inside. Pro Tip: I noticed they had some avocados there and asked if they were ripe and if so, could they add that to the sandwich. I paid a little extra for that of course but the addition of perfectly ripe avocado contributed to the overall excellence of the banh mi. I also ordered a milk tea and they made it exactly as I requested. Service was very friendly. I wish I could give this place 6 Stars. That's why I made the effort to get this place listed with Google. I hope others enjoy this little gem as much as I did.“

“One of my favorite boba tea spot in town! There's a buy 2 free 1 promotion until Dec 2, 2023! The aesthetic of the store makes me feel like I'm in Asia, the boba is homemade and the texture was perfect. The owner is super friendly and kind - I came about 8 mins from closing time prepared to be turned away but they still welcomed me, took my order without complaint. I liked the feeling of helping local businesses instead of a chain restaurant, because you can feel the passion of the people in every detail of the store. I like that it's not crowded and has plenty of seating. Love love love this place, will definitely come again!

Parking: Limited street parking especially during the day.“

“They were super chill, the first time I went there I made a joke about coming back with a bag of quarters to pay and they said that would be appreciated.so I come back with 75$ worth of quarters and they counted them and exchanged them for cash and drinks for me and my dad. They delt with my silliness so for that I am grateful.“

“If you love milk tea, coffee, or smoothies, this is the place to go! High quality taste with a variety of options. Not only are drinks available here, but mochi donuts, the popular boba popsicles and more! Great location - next to where Like Like Drive Inn was. Parking right in front and always available.“

“Cute and fun atmosphere with nice little photo ops 💖“

“So, I am a total townie. To me, going past Chinatown is going to the boonies. Going to Aiea and taking the freeway is like going to another country where you don't know how to drive. Well, I took the adventure and it was totally worth it to check out this place. Had tried before, but unfortunately, they were still closed due to COVID restrictions. After thinking about trying to go again, I found the time and couldn't believe what I was missing out on all this time. The food is just amazing. I've had Taiwanese soups of many kinds over the years, but their Cow Wow beef noodle soup was by far the best I have ever had. Lots of excellent meat, rich broth and spiced perfectly. My partner had the Fooki Belly plate and I was amazing with the pork that was so perfectly cooked and so flavorful with fatty yumminess. We also got the Grandpa Rolling Beef, which was like an Asian crepe burrito. It was fantastic as well, but didn't really need so much plum sauce on it and would ask for it on the side when we go back again. The place has a certain Asian kitschy sheik to it, like something with a Shanghai old movie feel. They are super cautions with COVID safety and maybe can ease up just a bit, but I do appreciate their efforts to keep themselves as well as their dinners safe. If this place were to open up another location in the Honolulu area, I would probably be there way to much. Maybe it is a good thing that they are out of my normal travel comfort limits, so that it makes it extra special when I go back again for their amazing food.“

“from the bubble tea to the flavored fruit teas...Great Tasting! my kids and I love it and we are Boba snobs! lol!“

“Very friendly staff and good music, menu is also very easy to understand and have a lot of options. Plenty parking outside and they have convenient hours. Place looks very clean and have options for sitting. Today I tried the cocoa lover with and added some lychee, it is so delicious and refreshing, will definitely come back to try more of their teas.

Parking: Access from kaahumanu street“

“I love getting my usual mango black tea with lychee jelly“

“Sugarcane slush!!! Sooo refreshing. Taro slush was fresh and delicious. Little bit heavier and perfect for dessert. I loved this place. Came back a second time in my trip so far. Might go again and will have to try the jasmine milk tea slush. Fast service. Best 5$ spent.“

“Best Lobster Rolls I’ve ever had!! I could eat them every day if it were possible.“

“I was thirsty on the way back from Izumo Taisha Shrine in Hawaii, so I drank Sparring Lilikoi.
I didn't know about the boba iris when I asked for it, so I felt like I was in charge.
It was about $4 for size S, so it's about half the price of Waikiki.“

“All the juices are so fresh and delicious! You can customize your drink with no sugar, which I love. And their bobba is very good and not too sweet. They have all the fruit juices, like chico, sour sop, dragonfruit, so many to choose from, I can’t wait to go back, yum!“

“Love this place! Menu is super user friendly and perfect for even the pickiest drink consumer! Fruity, sweet, savory, and more are available. I really love their fruit smoothies - every flavor is a must try at least once!
Just the right amount of sweetness. Consistently well made. 10/10 customer service, plus the prices are reasonable!“

“Nice tea flavor. Boba had a good texture. Even though only 1 person was working, our drinks came out relatively quickly. We got 75% sweet because we don't like it too sugary, but I think the drinks would have actually been even better with the normal 100% sweetness.“

“The food was so good and really hit the spot. Husband ordered the black garlic oil tantan ramen and I had a combo meal of egg drop soup, gyoza, and chicken katsu curry rice. We especially loved the ramen because of how strong the garlic flavor is.
Service was great, it wasn't busy so we got seated immediately and after ordering the food came out pretty fast. The servers were nice and polite as well.“

“Good choices and prices. I recommend starting off at 50% sweetness. Lots of seating and stuff to play with for kids (Jenga, Lego blocks, and arcade machines). I had the watermelon smoothie (real fruit) at 50% sweetness and it was perfect. Yike lemon was good as well if you like sour drinks.“

“Friendly service and great food.“

“We were familiar with Happy Lemon from the Bay Area in NorCal so when we heard this place opened up, we knew we had to come.Our Bubble Waffles took a bit of time to get--which we expected. Bubble Waffles are ordered first then made second. We got the original flavor and the Chocolate. Our children devoured them. They were airy and fluffy where the bubbles are and crispy on the edges. You can taste the flavors and these were not overly sweet.Our drinks were delicious as per a usual Happy Lemon. I'm so happy we have this one on the island now and I can come back for more. I highly recommend this place. The ambience is also super kawaii. The kids asked to take plenty of pictures.“

“ok hugged her to the hospital and medical leave here in the next few months ago I think 💬 the next day or“

“probably the best valued, most consistent boba place, no crazy new fancy drinks, just good milk tea 🤙“

“One of a kind! (literally)“

“Great tea and popcorn chicken“

“Went and tried out their wing plate. Spicy wings have good kick. Regular wings are good. For the price good portion size of rice, corn and wings. Sauce was good too. All orders cooked to order. Go check them out

Went back for a chicken sandwich.deliciois and a good piece of chicken.“

“The food is ABSOLUTELY delicious! The service is efficient and courteous. It is, however, a food truck and once you get your food, you can take it to go, or eat outside using the adjacent seating braving the elements (including some rather brave birds, and very pesky flies).“

“Great friendly staff, great boba and smoothies. If you like Piña Coladas, try the Strawberry Lava ?

Parking: There’s a few spots on the side street and behind the building. If you come late at night, you might find people from the club park there too.“

“They were super chill, the first time I went there I made a joke about coming back with a bag of quarters to pay and they said that would be appreciated.so I come back with 75$ worth of quarters and they counted them and exchanged them for cash and drinks for me and my dad. They delt with my silliness so for that I am grateful.“

“Everything is delicious 😋 thank goodness“

“It is the only store that my husband and I come back to buy again and again. you guys must try“

“Great bakery cafe with nice seating area and eating options. The only issue is that they don't have wifi and the area doesn't have good connection for phone internet hotspot neither. I enjoyed my coffee and pastry there! But unfortunately had to move to Starbucks to get some errands done that needed internet.“

“Whenever we pass by the store, we need to stop by and check it out !!! Especially for mild tea bubble drinks. ❤️“

“It is very delicious and fresh and the combination that one needs The best El mejor que he probado“