50 Best Bubble Tea near Arlington

“This place is unique and a delight to have in pentagon row! They have flavors I’ve never had anywhere before. The staff is friendly and the ice cream is made in house and it’s absolutely wonderful! Good excuse to take a walk to try every flavor! Yummy!!!“

“We had dinner here for the first time on Thursday night, and it was such a treat. Service was amazing. Cocktails were fabulous. Food was good. And the overall ambience was so lovely. Highly recommend a spicy margarita, ordered less sweet. It was sooo good. Would go back for this drink alone. We would go back for the drinks and service and ambience for sure.“

“My husband and I finally came here for the first time last week and we’ve been back twice since. The green tea drinks are super fragrant, summer rolls are refreshing, and the pho is Viet-approved. Literally craving it again as I write this!“

“Thank you for my bonus drink (iced coconut milk) to try tonight. That was kind but not necessary. The Caribbean Breeze was delicious!!“

“I didn’t think I’d come back to this location as my first time experience was not great. The employee was super rude and didn’t smile at all. My daughter was begging for a nice drink so I decided to give a second try, and agreed with some previous comments asking for Mary - while she mentioned she was new, every part of the service was great. Will definitely come back when she’s around haha. To my fellow boba-lovers, give it a shot!“

“T-swirl Crepe is a top-notch spot! The ingredients are fresh, generous and delicious and the crepes are absolutely amazing, perfectly made each time and very filling! They offer a great variety of sweet and savory crepes. The also offer a great selection of tea and ice cream, and the drinks are also very good! Great pairing! And what makes this place standout is the staff, they are always friendly, welcoming and very accommodating of special requests. You can see that they are well trained and expert in what they are doing. Definitely my favorite place and my daughters - Highly recommend! And this is my first time to leave a review- it is that good!“

“Thank you for my bonus drink (iced coconut milk) to try tonight. That was kind but not necessary. The Caribbean Breeze was delicious!!“

“The yougart is not very sweet, then their green tea w taro is very good too.“

“I live and die by my bubble tea and nobody does it like Bangkok 54! Their drinks are authentically Thai and you can find stuff here that you can’t find elsewhere like Lod Chong, Milo, and Hale’s. I think I’m addicted to their Hale’s Blue Boy slushie - I’ve had 3 this week alone! I’ve been coming here for a long time and the staff is always so kind, especially to my infant child whenever we bring him with his stroller. They remember him and always make him smile!“

“Our food didn't take long to arrive, when we got it is was extremely delicious, they were very welcoming and kind to our big group of people and I would love to visit again in the future(I don't live in this state). I ordered the shrimp Tempura and the Strawberry boba and it was delicious, everyone else also had positive things to say about their meals. Overall I really enjoyed my time here and I have no complaints 💜😊“

“Delicious beverage and comfortable environment! I ordered the House Special Milk Tea with 50% sugar and 70% ice, and it was the perfect sweetness. The four seasons milk tea itself tasted amazing, and the boba pearls were chewy. If you’re not an oats person, this isn’t the drink for you. The oats were a little much for me, but it was still good with the drink. The seating area is nice and comfortable. Would love to come again!“

“love it there. So much to do and eat. Palette22 drew me there, and I found a great entertainment distinct full of fun times. I plein air painted Morse Alley. Cool spot.“

“Omg! Great tea shop! Just stopped in and took a recommendation for the Jasmine milk tea with boba, awesome. Please open one in Colorado, we have a huge demographic for tea. Thanks!“

“I’ve tried many bubble tea spots around DC over the years, and this Kung Fu Tea location on MacArthur is by far the best. They always make everything perfectly - bubbles, sweetness, tea flavor… And the staff are very friendly!“

“Absolutely delicious. The only ice cream store I know of that will split a single. Wonderful customer experience.“

“This place is great! I got the spicy beef noodle soup and my wife got the scallop and pork soup dumplings and pan-friend pork buns and everything was very much to our liking. The broth was good, the pork buns were perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and qq on the inside, and the soup dumplings were CRAZY savory. I have no idea how they got the dumplings to be a punch of umami, but they did it!

The prices weren't crazy and the service was attentive but not overbearing. We also got the classic milk tea with boba and a mango-pineapple refresher and those were both good as well, though the food I think was better. Also, the menu recommended 50% sweet but we thought that even the 75% wasn't too sweet and the 50% on my refresher felt a little low.“

“The coffee is fantastic! And the people who work there go out of their way to get your beverage perfect.“

“Super friendly and nice owners. Food was GREAT! The brisket pho was wonderful, broth was rich and delicious. Will definitely be back!“

“From the moment you step in, it's like entering a boba paradise. The aroma alone is enough to make your taste buds sing. I always go for their signature Milk Tea with pearls – the tea is perfectly brewed, the milk is creamy, and the pearls are delightfully chewy.

But let's be real, it's the experience that seals the deal. The staff are always super friendly and helpful, even when there's a line out the door. Plus, the customizable sweetness levels mean you can tailor your drink to perfection. Trust me, darling, Gong Cha is not just a tea shop; it's a whole mood.“

“Delicious boba—especially the taro milk one! And it's a really cool atmosphere with chill music!“

“Nice and fast service, we’re love it“

“The staff are friendly and hilarious. The drinks are unique, consistent, delicious and quality is always present. Love this place and one of my go-to

My favorites are:
- coconut grass jelly milk tea
- roasted oolong w/boba
- peach mochi oolong milk tea“

“Fun food, good portions, friendly environment“

“Excelente batidos muy delicioso 🤤 lo recomiendo mucho excelente servicio 🥰😍✨y muy amable el personal excelente ✨🥰gracias #DCBOBA“

“Delicious tea, scones, chai, and latkas“

“Me and my friend Alex who has Down syndrome went to this place to try something new since I’m his caregiver and WOW!! The egg rolls with chicken were super good!! 10/10 would recommend for $7.10. The staff was really nice to us and didnt make my buddy Alex feel any different from a regular person! I didn’t get there name down but the staff was kind. Would highly recommend for something new and affordable!!“

“I adore Boba Pop. Their black milk tea and the brown sugar latte with boba is so good. The employees are all very sweet. This is always my go to sweet treat on the weekends.

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“The Chai is my latest obsession! Stopped in while visiting the White House and was blown away. The food was freshly prepared, hot and tasty. Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely frequent this eatery if I lived locally. For now, I am ordering their Chai online.“

“B + overall. Food was excellent. No photos sorry.

We ordered a Pho dish, a Vermicelli noodles dish, dumplings, and tempura shrimp. All were very good.

Service was fair. Vermicelli noodle dish came out first. 4 minutes later the appetizers. And the Pho never came. We had to go ask for it twice before getting it.

It’s not a “nice place” by any means. Open room, tables. Take a number at the register. They bring the food. Bathrooms were dirty. No paper products.

Food was very good though and worth the money and the trip in. All were very tasty and well prepared.

Recommend“

“The lychee Boba tea was on point. It was such a nice place. Got two more for my wife and daughter. And the prices are good. Boba tea almost anywhere cost about the same. Taichi bubble tea superior to the rest. And love that the kiosk gives me an option to how much sugar added. Coming back soon.“

“For starters, the shop is adorable. I love the Foos ball tables, couches, free arcade games, and even a cute little Paw Patrol game for little kiddos. They also have Readers Digest books out to read! The staff is super friendly and helpful and unlike other tea shops, you can get an extra large. But above all that, the tea is sooo good. They have so many great options, including Vietnamese coffee and coffee milk tea and creme brulee cold foam. This is my new favorite tea shop.“

“Amazing tea, great staff, definitely recommend!“

“Really really great experience. Came with my daughter never having tried this drink and really enjoyed it. I appreciated the high schooler behind the counter walking me through the menu and what I may like! Ended up with the milk taro with bubbles (tapioca).“

“ETea was see at the Asian Festival on May the 17th. It was gloriously hot day and their teas were so yummy I had 4. Every one I tried tasted super and the BlueBerry was my all time Fav. I plan on going into DC to try more offerings from ETea soon. Maybe do something after I have a tea and snacks in hand. All who were king were happy and helpful too. Sorry the pix won’t work.“

“Teaism Dupont Circle Washington, DC I am not a great cook and I get too tired of eating the same old thing day in and day out so I decided to try something new after leaving my acupuncture session today. Well, needless to say the creamy curry spinach with cheese cubes and brown rice made my day.“

“I got the Mango Milk Tea with mango jelly and mango popping boba, with reduced sweet levels. It was good. We again ordered the Vietnamese Iced coffee, but the coffee had a more bitter taste than I expected. Maybe it was more evident because we took the light ice and 50% sweet one. But overall it was a 4/5.“

“My favorite boba tea place in town! 🧋😋“

“In all seriousness I go here every week with my coworkers because it’s so good. Easily the best boba spot in DC, and one of my favorite drink spots too! Highly recommend the blue jasmine drink, and all the seasonal matchas are perfection. Shout out to baristas Shyla and Barrett - they’re always so friendly and fantastic! :)“

“ZaoAn was very welcoming and accommodating for our last-minute reservation to celebrate a 1-year birthday with friends and family. Great coffee and food, yummy breakfast sandwiches, a great selection of cakes and pastries. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere. We enjoyed cocktail menu as well.“

“best staff best ramen my peace“

“I always go here for Pho. I like their spring roll, very tasty. The staff is friendly. Their lunch special comes with a drink and spring roll and it is pretty cheap.“

“LOVE this little shop!! The drinks are SO delicious! Will definitely be a place we will be visiting again! The atmosphere is calming and the girls working were so sweet. Very cute and chic!“

“Mmmm very coconut-y and chocolatey 🥥🌴😋“

“I ordered the Passion Mango Green Tea and wow — this drink is absolutely amazing! The flavor is bold, tropical, and incredibly refreshing. What really sets it apart is the green tea base — you can actually taste real jasmine in it, which gives it this delicate, fragrant depth that you don’t usually find in boba drinks.
I customized mine with regular ice, 50% sugar, mango jelly, coconut jelly, and mango pop — and every sip was perfectly balanced. The toppings added such a fun texture without overwhelming the drink. The mango pop was a delightful little burst of flavor!
The shop itself is clean, modern, and the service was quick. My order was ready right on time. If you haven’t tried the Passion Mango Green Tea yet, stop what you’re doing and go get one. Easily one of the best drinks I’ve had in a long time!“

“(Translated by Google) I highly recommend this place for the attention and kindness of Miss Velma .......and they prepare the very tasty bubble teas. I always come back for mine ? ?(Original)Recomiendo muy bien este lugar por la atención y amabilidad de la señorita velma .......y los bubble tea muy ricos los preparan siempre vuelvo por el mio ? ?“

“It was great! Very pretty inside the cafe, with a nice atmosphere to hang out with friends. Woman making the drinks was very nice when I asked about drink sizes. Ordered a matcha boba in a bear cup on the kiosk and fell in love with how cute it is! The cup is around a small size, and it costs only a dollar extra and I think it’s reusable! The drink itself is flavorful and the boba is chewy. Definitely will visit again!“

“I also ordered a basic pearl milk tea at 70% sugar. The milk tea itself tasted good great even, but the sweetness was a little off. The sugar or syrup they used tasted more like a sugar substitute, almost like the sweetness you get from chewing gum. Not bad, just not the typical milk tea sweetness I expected.

Overall, decent milk tea with a slightly unusual sweetener taste. I’d try other flavors before deciding if I wanted write this place off for milk tea.“

“This place is amazing! The vibes and decorations are great and super cozy. I usually get the same thing there every time, and I love it so much. Some of the workers even know my order. The quality is always amazing and their food tastes so good.“

“I was in town from Tampa Florida and found Share tea across the street from my hotel. I went twice in the same day I loved it so much.!!! I am still thinking about the tea I had..:not sure if I will be able to find a place here in Tampa as good as ShareTea … The girl was also so helpful that was working there to explain the different teas that I could have.“

“My favorite Pad thai with shrimp“