Boba Bear

Came for the Final Fantasy 7 pop up and had a great time!! Service was fantastic, and the drinks were delicious although they don't give you anything to carry the glass souvenir cup out with so one of ours cracked in the car, that's my only real complaint. I also had to pay $10 each person to make a reservation, which some people in the reviews said it goes towards the cost of a drink but they didn't do that for us so maybe come during a weekday or slow hour if you don't want to pay but honestly it was worth it for us so it's okay. Overall it was a nice experience.

NOTE: Final Fantasy VII’s Seventh Heaven Experience event has been extended till Jan. 25th, 2026, so there’s still time to go check it out! Man, what a way to end the year. I wanted to leave a place/location venue that would merit my best review to end the year and it ended up being so! Boba Bear in Koreatown usually hosts month-long events for whichever pop culture phenomenon is big at the moment. This time around, it was Final Fantasy VII’s time to shine. Honestly, they went all out. I took so many photos, I had to select just a few, and even still, to fit the 10 pic limits, I had to combine several sets of 4 pics into one collage-like pic. I still don't think my pictures or short videos will do this event justice. 1997’s RPG’s masterpiece for the PSX was faithfully remastered for modern consoles just back in 2020, and this event brings the iconic Tifa’s Seventh Heaven bar into Boba Bear. There are cutouts of almost all of the main characters (and a villain too, haha), except for Vincent, the 2nd floor has a small section with some free games, a la Gold Saucer, the menu is very interesting, and they event turned Sephiroth’s iconic Masamune sword into an US$8.oo churro! (a bit steep, but it was worth it, it was delicious). They also sell plushies (buy the Chocobo one, they don’t have a markup, it’s the same price as if you were to buy them in Square-Enix dot com), Polygon Figures boxes (I got Barret in a Vol. 1 one), fridge magnets, pins, one kitchen apron shaped like a Soldier armor, knitted dolls, etc. etc. I went on Monday, Dec. 29th at 11:30am, after previously having made a reservation (the US$10.oo from the reservation are counted towards the total of your bill when you go pay at the end). There was just one woman being a cashier/server, etc. when I went, and her service was above and beyond, she was handling everything and she had a great disposition and friendly attitude 10/10 for that. It must not be easy to work a shift all by herself but she pulled it off. If you’re into Final Fantasy, and consider VII to be in your top 3 entries (what is any Final Fantasy game released after XII, anyways? lol), this is definitely a must-see event. As for food options, there were instant ramen varieties with the toppings, at a bit of a markup, but also, not bad at all. All in all, a great event well worth the drive. 10/10.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!💖 if you haven’t gone, you have to RIGHT MEOW❣️ my boyfriend and I came on a Friday morning and it was completely empty. The staff were very friendly and super nice. Very communicative and the menu options. Once we got our order, we had the kind staff walk us towards the cute stationary area to heat up our Ramen. It was a fun experience.🍜 we had a great time plus after we ate. We went upstairs for the little cute arcade🕹️, they politely asked us if we can have our drinks be left downstairs. We had no problem because we’re all imperfect, and we could accidentally spill it. Plus, it’s common sense and common courtesy to not have liquids close to electronics. Sephiroth was actually upstairs if you’re looking for him.🖤❤️‍🔥 overall we had a great time. We got a small cute freebies and just so happy to come experience this Final Fantasy collaboration they’re having, I love love love Final Fantasy 💖 I’m shooting to come back soon because I forgot to order the churro💘 I highly recommend coming back here💝💘💖💞

Great time, good drinks, nice worker.... Nice. Singular. Worker. One guy. All alone. For an event. It took a whole hour+ to get our drinks. I timed it! It doesn't matter if the customers trickle in, if you only hire one single person it's going to take ages!!! Still had a good time, but that's wayyy toooo loooonnnggggg

Honestly quite disappointed in my visit here and won't be back for a while. Went today for the godzilla event, booked the evening before for the experience. Got there about 5 minutes before my reservation time and went to the to-go booth to ask questions as there was no host or staff at the front. Rudely "greeted" by a woman on staff who told me to go to the front before I could get the question out of my mouth. Made my way to the entrance, the same staff member ushers in 2 other parties...she tells us "I am going to seat them first okay?" Not a real question, just seating a table that got there after us. No big deal, there are other tables inside so I assume she will seat the party and usher us to the two other open tables, right? Nope. We proceed to spend 25 to 30 minutes standing outside the establishment kinda just loitering with one other party with reservations and a walk in party. We wait, until the same staff member proceeds to seat a random party that rudely walks in the door and cuts the line in front of us...we go inside and confront the staff about the fact that we have been waiting for our seating for about half an hour, but a random party can cut the line? The staff member claimed to have "not seen us" and it "must be a mistake", but if we had not confronted them about seating another party prior to us, we never would have been seated or even spoken to. There is a back and forth and she ultimately smiles in our faces while telling us that they are "super busy." While sure this is an event, and the seating was mostly filled, I have seen boba bear at capacity, with drinks and hookah flowing at better pace than this. It also does not do you any good to bold face lie when all of your staff members are visibly sitting down chatting. Overall we were given a complimentary drink, but it didn't wash the taste of bad service out of our mouths. I will not be returning for a while.

This was a pretty nice spot. I went when it was still "the last drop" themed but near the end of Feb '25. All the merch was sold out online but they still had a single Vi and Vi Rabbit plush left and they let me buy them both, which was awesome because I was so bummed I missed the chance online. The drinks were good but the pow-pow was a bit too sugary, if that makes sense. Atmosphere was great and everyone was taking turns on the free boxing machine. The guy who served us was very nice. Wish I had brought cash to tip since I didn't see a way to add tips to my receipt though. I don't think it was super disappointing personally, but I knew what I was walking into ahead of time. We made a date night out of it. The worst part was driving up to LA in rush hour but it is what it is.

We came during the FF7 colab and it was awesome! Cool drinks and souvenirs. The servers were helpful and attentive.

Didn't really enjoy a single thing about this place. All the tables were reserved with the exception of one very dirty one which we had to clean off ourselves. The staff were pretty standoffish although it seems like they were just burnt out. They were out of a couple of the things we ordered. The mango Halloween drink was pretty gross and did not come in a bear cup(I assume they were out). The Final Fantasy churro was messy and also not good. They also do not have hookah available while the themed events are on.

NOTE: Final Fantasy VII's Seventh Heaven Experience event has been extended till Jan. 25th, 2026, so there's still time to go check it out! Man, what a way to end the year. I wanted to leave a place/location venue that would merit my best review to end the year and it ended up being so! Boba Bear in Koreatown usually hosts month-long events for whichever pop culture phenomenon is big at the moment. This time around, it was Final Fantasy VII's time to shine. Honestly, they went all out. I took so many photos, I had to select just a few, and even still, to fit the 10 pic limits, I had to combine several sets of 4 pics into one collage-like pic. I still don't think my pictures or short videos will do this event justice. 1997's RPG's masterpiece for the PSX was faithfully remastered for modern consoles just back in 2020, and this event brings the iconic Tifa's Seventh Heaven bar into Boba Bear. There are cutouts of almost all of the main characters (and a villain too, haha), except for Vincent, the 2nd floor has a small section with some free games, a la Gold Saucer, the menu is very interesting, and they event turned Sephiroth's iconic Masamune sword into an US$8.oo churro! (a bit steep, but it was worth it, it was delicious). They also sell plushies (buy the Chocobo one, they don't have a markup, it's the same price as if you were to buy them in Square-Enix dot com), Polygon Figures boxes (I got Barret in a Vol. 1 one), fridge magnets, pins, one kitchen apron shaped like a Soldier armor, knitted dolls, etc. etc. I went on Monday, Dec. 29th at 11:30am, after previously having made a reservation (the US$10.oo from the reservation are counted towards the total of your bill when you go pay at the end). There was just one woman being a cashier/server, etc. when I went, and her service was above and beyond, she was handling everything and she had a great disposition and friendly attitude 10/10 for that. It must not be easy to work a shift all by herself but she pulled it off. If you're into Final Fantasy, and consider VII to be in your top 3 entries (what is any Final Fantasy game released after XII, anyways? lol), this is definitely a must-see event. As for food options, there were instant ramen varieties with the toppings, at a bit of a markup, but also, not bad at all. All in all, a great event well worth the drive. 10/10.

We came for the Final Fantasy VII pop-up event today and ordered the Blizzaga Thai Tea Materia drink. When we received it, the texture was slimy and appeared spoiled. We immediately brought it to the staffs attention, and they explained that it "might be from the sugar sitting overnight" which honestly made it more concerning. They did offer to make a new batch and replaced our drink, but did not comp it, which felt disappointing given the situation. For a themed event like this, we expected better quality control and handling. Hopefully we don't get sick from this.

1 star for the cool FF themed event. 1 star for the nice wait staff. The drinks looked cool but tasted absolutely awful. Basically, just sugar water with a little flavor. Instant diabetes for every drink. Minus more stars for the rude Asian guy that kicked people out while we were waiting for our table. We weren't told that we couldn't come inside while we waited for 30 minutes. I went in to get a closer look at the merch to decide what I wanted to buy. Telling us that it was crowded and politely asking us to wait outside is totally fine- but he was super rude and even though I immediately began walking towards the exit, he bumped into me and tried to scoot past me to run to the door. I have a fractured knee and was walking at a decent pace 5 feet away to the door, it was uncalled for to rush and bump me. Additionally, after we got back outside, he slammed the doors shut loudly to the point where others waiting outside verbally said that he had frightened them. Whoever that guy was needs to chill the f out and treat people with some common decency. Even the nice servers don't make up the sourness left by that interaction. We won't be back and suggest everyone skip Boba Bear.

Stepping into the Final Fantasy pop-up in Koreatown felt like being transported directly into the game's universe. The immersion started immediately with a digital window that acted as a portal, showing characters wandering through the world as if they were just outside the shop. My friend and I arrived, me in my handmade cosplay, which made posing with the character cutouts & exploring the numerous photo ops even more exciting. While the space was a bit more intimate than I expected, they packed it with detail--from a massive merchandise section to an upstairs gaming loft featuring a stunning lit-up display and digital screens made to look like windows that synchronized a breathtaking fake fireworks show. The attention to detail extended to the menu, where I tried a striking spherical glass drink filled with glowing ice cubes that tasted like a refreshing blend of kiwi and strawberry. For those looking to linger, they offered Korean liquor, snacks, & a cozy instant noodle station with hot water ready to go. Even with its teeny size, it's an absolute must-visit destination for any true Final Fantasy fan looking to see the world come to life! Kupo!!!

We went because my partner loves final fantasy and they have a collab so we went to check it out. Their decor was fun and they have games upstairs. Server was really nice, drinks came out too sweet at first but they adjusted it. Still quite sweet but manageable. If you are not a super sweet boba person make sure you ask for very very little or no added syrup.

I was informed the this location was converted to Seventh Heaven from FFVII. It's a cute little set up. The first floor was the bar and the second floor was converted to the Golden Saucer. I ordered the Thai tea that was blue and served in a circle bowl in the shape of the materia and tried out their churro. The drink was ok. What made it fun was the light up ice cubes. The churro was also just ok. The service was pretty good. We went early on a weekday and the place was empty for that time which is great. I've heard stories of long waits during peak time. It s small cozy boba place with lots of photo ops if you are a fan of the game.

Review is based on their collaboration with Arcane. We came twice since the first time around they didn't have the shimmer vials. Parking both times was atrocious since they do valet parking and we didn't want to pay, so we tried to find residential parking which was basically impossible. Setup was very nice, but drinks were overpriced at around $20 for each flask. Drinks without flask were around $9 served in bear bottles or the ceramic mug if you didn't want it in the vial. We got both the peach apricot tea and watermelon green tea. The watermelon green tea was better in my opinion but both tastes like what you would expect out of these types of experiences. The lights on the shimmer vials stop working after awhile and there's no way to really replace them since they're hot glued to the bottom of the bottle.

We came here for the FFVII pop up and the decor of the place was very cute. They had digital pictures for the windows and character cut outs with a lot of cute merch. However, be warned that there's a long wait even with a reservation, we had to wait 30 minutes to get seated. I think weekdays should be much better. The food was ok, self service ramen is what you'd expect and they include toppings which is nice, but the drinks left a lot to be desired. We really loved both souvenir cups and we ordered a materia drink and the mango drink but I would advise just getting the cups without the drink, they are all really sweet. If you are a huge FFVII fan I would recommend this but just be prepared for the meh food.

Stumbled upon this adorable boba lounge. We got a matcha iced tea and a watermelon drink, both delicious and for an up-charge I got them in these adorable Santa bear cups.

Was craving boba after a lakers game and saw this place had very reviews. They do not lie or disappoint. Much to our surprise we unintentionally walked into a Hope in the city pre concert party (BTS J HOPE PRE PARTY BEFORE HIS TOUR) I mean it was their own event but it was exciting to be in a club like environment at a boba spot that also sells alcohol, hookah and vape pens. This is something. I've never experienced before. I love the service because they have a window for you to order or a self service system. Bonus? I love the bear cups our teas came in. It's what brought us in! Can't wait to go back.

Before our trip to Los Angeles, I saw that Boba Bear was having a collab with Arcane until February 28th. My boyfriend and I have been watching Arcane, so this was perfect timing! We ordered the Arcane Shimmer Vial Peach Apricot Tea and Watermelon Green Tea. The drinks were okay. The souvenir vial you get with the shimmer drink is hefty though! It lights up and is glass. I liked the plastic bear container that we also received with the other drink. It was cute.

I love this place, they often have themed events happening. They usually serve their drinks in a cute bear shaped cup you can take home to reuse. They also serve hookah and alcohol. There is a parking lot but it can get full quick, and there is valet but it costs a few bucks.

Most Random boba spot. This is definitely an adult hang out spot. The dining area is closed off and used as a hookah lounge. Have to go down the hallway to place an order and it's hot and humid in the hall way. We finally got our drinks and it's nothing to rave about. The boba is not soft and chewy, the boba cups are super cute. Most likely will not be returning to this place. Can't say much about the service, it's a self serve kiosk, the lady put the drinks on the counter and call our name. By the time we reached to the counter, she's gone.

Probably have only been here once or twice years ago since it's not very local but definitely had to check out the Arcane popup collab they were doing! Parking is pretty bad, small lot and there was a line of cars when we got there. Decided to park at a structure down the street which was basically $30 since we had dinner out here as well. LA parking is awful. So we walked a few blocks to get here! Made reservations a whole month in advance due to popularity. They have merchandise such as posters from the show, awesome decoration, cute themed mugs and vials. It was a great experience and they were playing music from the show! They had a tv playing season 1 of the show as well. I loved their "Rio's Elixir" which was a Taro Milk Tea and added boba to mine (they have great, nice, and chewy boba pearls). I wanted a vial but they were unfortunately sold out. You can bring your receipt in to get the same price next time but I ended up just ordering through their site to ship to my house since shipping was super cheap. Little did I know, they didn't even BOX my shipment. They slapped a label on the vial bottle box and the box got damaged (see photo). Luckily the bottle itself was undamaged but not happy for collector's sake. Staff were great, there's a punching bag machine in the back to fit the theme of Vi's character. Overall had an awesome experience and the drinks were delicious! Highly recommend the Pow Pow cocktail! Would love to come back in the future and hoping they do more collabs like this. Makes it more worth visiting for the drive and crazy expensive parking. IG: @ammysalamii

This place was a bit strange bc you order outside of the establishment through a kiosk and get the drink through a small window next to it. We had ordered 6 drinks of all different flavors. With the high yelp reviews and ratings, we all expected better and at minimum, we should have at least 1 drink that was good. Nope! None of our drinks were good. What a disappointment at nearly $8 bucks for each drink that didn't have much tea flavor is a no, no. We won't be coming back.

cold service, unfriendly staff,. We waited 30 MINUTES for 2 overpriced drinks. We purchased and paid for 2 drinks with added double shots of soju, but did not taste any, because THERE WERE NONE We know what Soju would taste with like, our drinks had different bases of milk tea and fruit juice, so we'd taste some hint but there was non.

I, personally and IMHO, did not find their drinks very flavorful. Unless you call extra sweet a flavor. There is a note on their menu that says "we make our drinks less sweet", so I left mine as ordered. Just a plain milk tea. I had to ask for it to be remade. They remade the drink for me and were very nice about it and It was less sweet. But not enough tea flavor. My hubby said that his almond milk tea was a bit chalky. I love that it came in a cute bear container but the price was $6.75 and I added a tip. Sorry but I don't think I would come back. Plus side is that if you bring back the bear you get a little discount. I think it is 60¢ off? They had an event going on so it looked nice but it seemed pricey for what it was according to my son.

I came here for the arcane event. I made a reservation on their open table for a weekday night. I hate validated parking so I opted to find space on the street nearby to avoid paying the $3. The day I went, they sold out of the shimmer vials but I had the option to come back anytime to purchase them if they have them in stock by showing my receipt. It is limited to 1 per reserved person. The same goes for their last drop ceramic mug. I ended up getting their themed drink that was essentially a strawberry banana smoothie for $7, served in the last drop mug. The drink was your average smoothie, nothing special. The entire point of coming was for the arcane theme anyways, which was great. They had really nice arcane themed posters and decor. Sadly someone broke Jinx's minigun so we could not get photos while holding it. I did play with the punching machine a bit which was a fun time killer while waiting for drinks. Overall, I had fun. League of Legend was part of my childhood and being able to come to a themed pop up like this was a nice nostalgia trip. I also ended up getting a mug and the quality is really nice.

We showed up to our Last Drop reservation and was immediately greeted by Rafael who seated us immediately. He was pretty attentive to our needs as most of the table didn't know what we wanted yet and he had some pretty good recommendations for us. The boys delivered our drinks pretty quickly too despite how busy it got later and all the recommendations were 10/10 The pop up itself was really fun there was plenty of in universe decor and a fun (free) punch bag machine that kept us occupied while we enjoyed our drinks. :) would 10/10 recommend the came pop up if you can but if not the staff was very friendly and attentive.

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon to do the Final Fantasy pop up. It was very easy to make a reservation through OpenTable. When we got there we were greeted by Justin, and he took care of us during our time there. He was very attentive and kind, and gladly helped us with our questions about the menu and the merch. When he found out it was my husband's birthday he told us the churro was on the house. In addition to the churro we also got two drinks (Cura Materia and Magic Piece) and everything was delicious. The pop up is a fun immersive experience and a great spot to hang out.

I came to Boba Bear for the Arcane collaboration, and it was definitely worth it! I had a reservation for when it opened so I did not have to wait at all. I believe they do take walk-ins since there were tables available despite the reservations being full, but you may have to wait. The employees seated us quickly and gave us some time to look at the menu before taking our orders. We ordered the peach apricot tea and the blue razzle lemonade in the shimmer vials. The peach apricot tea was very sweet and had an artificial peach aftertaste. The blue razzle lemonade was a bit too sour for me and I didn't really get much blue raspberry flavoring. The drinks also had some sort of edible glitter inside to give them a glittery effect, but there was a little too much of it in the peach apricot tea and it clumped at the bottom. Overall, the drinks weren't the best, but I mainly came for the shimmer vials so I was not disappointed. The vials light up and are made of glass, making them surprisingly good quality. They are $20 each but they take the reservation fee off your final bill. The pop-up was a bit smaller than I expected, but the decorations looked amazing. There was a small Jinx-themed area for photo opportunities, and a punching bag game in the corner. They had shimmer vials, mugs, posters, aprons, and replicas of Powder's wind-up toy for sale. Parking was also very easy and cheap, which is what I was most worried about given the location. It's $3 for valet parking, so make sure to bring some cash! They let us park by ourselves since we came a little early. The spots are compact but the lot was pretty spacious. Overall, I really enjoyed coming here and I think it's definitely worth visiting if you're an Arcane fan!

Came for the Arcane pop up without a reservation on a Saturday around 2:20PM. The interior is not big, and there were around 10 tables. My party of 2 were the first ones in line for a walk in table. We waited about 1 hour before a table became available since they prioritized the reservations first and didn't put a limit on how long you can stay for. Within the hour, multiple parties were in queue for the walk in. Parking is valet for their lot, but I opted to find street parking instead. The environment was very nice and paired well with what you'd expect from the series. They play music from the show and have the show playing on TV in the background, so I recommend finishing the show beforehand to avoid spoilers. I wished the baristas were in costume haha. The drink menu is pretty much the same as their regular menu, but with more flavorful names. The Shimmer vials are the ones you want; they are drinks that swirl with sparkles when shaken, and are the must orders IMO. We only got the 2 shimmer drinks; the Blue Razzle and Kiwi Lemonade. The blue razzle was okay, and it looked kinda ugly in person. The kiwi drink was really good, and honestly looked the best. I would recommend ordering the peach apricot and kiwi lemonades. They can possess a sticker shock of $20/drink. If you're here for the Arcane event, here are my tips/recommendations: -If you don't have a reservation, come when the shop opens for a walk in (be prepared to wait), preferably on a weekday. -The Shimmer bottles and merch are only available if you get a table. If you opt for a to go order, you won't be able to get the merch and will be met with their regular drinks. -They limit the Shimmer vials to 1 per customer at the table, so you cannot order extra drinks for friends.

Service is wtv but the boba is good. They offer milk substitutes and you order through an iPad. Parking is valet only but sometimes they let you park if you're just taking your boba to go. The little bear bottles are cute

A different kind of boba. This shop blends in real items (Eg, almonds, bananas) into their boba drinks instead of using artificial flavoring. I actually thought my almond tea boba drink was a mistake because it was gritty. But it was blended almonds. You can order reduced sugar in your drink.

The drinks, the specialized Arcane and FF7 themed drinks are absolutely terrible tasting. Weve been to two arcane events and the one recent FF7 event and each time it left me and my girlfriend feeling sick. The FF7 events only upside was the free posters and I guess the music. The overall aesthetic to the place was very jankey and I felt like I was in some kind of abandoned unit with nice pretty digital posters on the walls and a couple cardboard characters. Suffice it to say we won't be doing Boba Bear ever again no matter the event. Also BTW the service workers were decent so it's not on them.

Drinknwas just meh... Even at 50% less sweet you wouldn't have known by the taste. The photos are misleading making you believe there are 2 different bear style cups. This would be false. And when asked for clarification we were left still a bit confused and ended up ordering the wrong cup we wanted. lol but over all it wasn't a terrible experience just a bit confusing and unless you order *extra boba* be prepared to run out or not feel as satisfied as you would somewhere else with the amount.

Came in today for the first time, Was welcomed with open arms by Adolfo,ambience is great with amazing drinks, We are pleased with the recommendations he gave us, We had fun and will definitely pay another visit.

The popup at Boba Bear was so perfectly reminiscent of Arcane - we felt like downsiders chugging on Silco's shimmer at The Last Drop in Zaun. They could've decorated it more elaborately but we were just grateful to be there. Service was top notch as were the drinks. Be warned - they offer no food at all on the Arcane menu but the nice thing is if you order one of the Shimmer teas, you can bring the vial home. We went home so happy because our server took a bunch of photos of our family and allowed us to pose with Jinx's gun! So much fun especially for Arcane nuts like us!

I'm very disappointed in myself for trusting that this place would have consistent quality and service. One of my friends who has never tried hookah before asked if I knew of any spots nearby we could visit so that they can try it for the first time and I suggested we come here. Big mistake. We came during a weekday around 7 or 8pm and there was literally only two other people there (I provided a picture as well to show how empty it was). We sat down and waited roughly 10 minutes before someone even acknowledged us. I ordered my usual hookah flavor and the server asked if we wanted ice in our hookah for extra charge and we agreed. When I tell you, we waited roughly 20 minutes just to get the hookah in, you wouldn't even believe it.. but that's how long it took. The server placed the hookah on the table with a few tips and walked away never to be seen again. I had mentioned earlier to her that I wanted to order Boba after she brings the hookah but didn't get the chance because she walked away so quick. It's okay. I decided just the hookah was enough, until I took maybe 2 puffs of the hookah and realized something was wrong. I was hesitant to let my friend smoke as this was probably the worst packed hookah I've ever tasted but I let them take a few puffs as well. We both agreed it tasted burnt and simply unbearable. We decided to put the hose down and wait for any of the employees or servers to come by again so we could voice our concern. Mind you, this is the same flavor I get every time and even pack at home, so it definitely wasn't something new or something I wasn't used to. Anyways, 30 minutes passed and no one was visible in the kitchen area or in the seating area. I went up to the bar to see if I could see anyone who could help us but no one was there. The other party that had been there wasn't getting service either, but hopefully they just didn't need anything. More time passed until finally a girl came out from the back and passed our table. I kindly said "excuse me" and she approached us and just stood at the table. I told her the hookah tasted burnt and we just wanted to switch it out since it may have just been a bad pack or something. She said she'd have to check with the owner and started walking away.. my friend stopped her and said "actually before you go can we also order a boba" and she took the order and walked away. It was 1 order of the matcha boba. After 10 minutes she came back and said something along the lines of "You didn't tell us your hookah was bad within 5 minutes of receiving it so we can't switch it out for you. You'd have to pay full price." We informed her that we tried to find her or literally anyone that worked there for the past hour but couldn't find anyone. She kinda shrugged it off and left. Another hour passed and we honestly didn't smoke much of the hookah as it was just making us cough. I felt so bad for suggesting this spot because the experience was so weird. If i'm being honest, it's just been going downhill? Maybe that's why no one's ever here anymore. Also, after that one hour passed we realized I was never getting my boba order either. We finally just felt defeated and went to pay and they tried to charge us for the boba we never received. We let them know to remove the charge as we never got it and paid for the hookah and left. This was a horrendous experience. No wonder the long-term employees here speak ill of the place. :/ I guess I just had to experience it for myself.

One of the best boba places to go to ! Drinks are amazing and the bear cups are super dope !!

Came here for the last drop experience. The drinks were genuinely ass. The blue dazzle tasted like someone smoked weed then had a blue razz berry candy and spit into the bottle. The kiwi lemonade tasted like a melted green jolly rancher. The peach apricot tasted like a cocktail without the alcohol but it should have alcohol. They were also all too sweet, like the people who made the drinks knew they were ass and tried to cover it up with a ton of sugar. Also the service was super slow, it took 20 minutes to get 3 drinks and it wasn't even that busy. Overall, the decorations were cool and I'd come here purely for the experience, not for the drinks

Got a classic boba and a thai tea. Both were very delicious and the boba inside was still qutie chewy. Might order with less sugar next time. The plastic bear cups are very adorable and a fun gimmick. There is a digital kiosk to order on the side of a hookah lounge, it's a weird location but not an issue. Order was quick to pick up and service was efficient. The hallway has enough space for people to walk past but otherwise, nothing too special. Parking seems like a hassle as they appear to have only valet parking in front of their plaza so you may have to street park or unless you're walking there.

I came here for the arcane event. It was really nice! The decorations were super cool and they were playing music from the show. The drinks were super tasty and photo worthy. We got arcane ceramic mugs to go which was awesome! The servers were quick and nice. We had to make a reservation that was pretty far out but it was worth the wait!

mango green tea Boba is okay. Overly sweet and the boba were all stuck together. boba bear

This boba spot came with the cutest cups for no additional charge. I love the fact that it has a lid and a hole for your straw to go through. The opportunities are endless for how to re-use your bear cup :) I didn't try the hookah but there were many people there who did and the vibe seemed super chill.

Terrible service. We came for the Final Fantasy event. You definitely don't need a reservation and pay $10 per person. The drinks are $20 and it doesn't taste good. The wait was over 40 minutes to get service and to get our drinks. Would never come again.

Go-to spot for after dinner or night cap with friends. It's super chill, lots of hookah flavors, big menu in general for drinks. Drinks aren't the best tbh but it's not too pressing cuz I don't go for drinks, I go for the vibe and to smoke. Theres a parking lot with valet but I randomly find street parking also.

I came for the FF7 collab, and it was so disappointing: 1. The drinks don't come with any toppings so it's just milk tea (which when given came out warm) - This took 20 minutes to come out. 2. They were out of the chocobo cookies which was only 1 out of the 2 food options other than ramen, so we ordered a churro. Wish they would've put on the menu a sold out sticker. 3. The churro literally took 45 minutes to come out. Again, wish they would tell you this ahead of time how long it'll take. 4. One of the employees wearing glasses wore is apron to the bathroom and did not wash his hands and the only reason I knew was because I was waiting for the person inside to finish and they came out also with their iPad?? The arcane collab was definitely a lot better, such a let down here.

Arcane pop up was an interesting novelty. Under the colorful plastics though, this place is less than average for several reasons. Unfortunately, even Arcane could only convince me to come here one time. We expected a slightly different twist on the existing menu, but the non-alcoholic boba drinks are just regular drinks w/new names. Ex. Noxian sunrise (thai tea), Council's choice (brown sugar milk tea), Tree of life (honeydew smoothie). 3 alcoholic drinks that I assume are new, but we did not plan on drinking so I did not compromise on that. Decor is cute and you can pose with Jinx's machine gun in a little corner. Season 1 was playing on one of their screens, which was fun. No sound though and whoever was on aux was really blasting it. Tree of life / honeydew smoothie - regular stuff. I almost wish it was a slushie instead of dairy added. It wasn't blended right either, and I had to drink around a lot of ice chunks at the bottom. Just annoying. Boba was hard and clumped together. Couldn't get it to go, had to drink it out of "The Last Drop" mug, which was less than regular drink amt. I really like the show, but this collab was poorly done.

It's been a while since I stopped by. I brought a friend here in the evening before dinner. I was confused a bit but you can scan the QR code for a menu. For hookah they don't list out the flavors available and I felt bad for having to ask the employee to repeat it because I couldn't make up my mind. I think it's a good choice to get ice with your hookah. I got pineapple and mint just to try something new. Normally I'm used to hookah places with sofas instead of industrial vibe with metal chairs. Not bad, but can't really chill on these chairs. A good place to stop by and kill some time.

Came here of such a interesting place loved how they have cups you know just like a bear

My friend and I were enjoying a great night in Koreatown and decided to end it with some yummy drinks. We noticed Boba Bear and were excited to try it since I'd heard good things about the place. Unfortunately, our experience was far from pleasant. Finding the establishment was confusing due to a lack of clear signage. We had to walk down a hallway to locate the ordering kiosk. We placed our drink order at 9:30 PM and then explored seating options. There was an Arcane-themed event happening, which required a fee to sit inside. That part seemed fun, and I was happy to pay! A helpful customer explained the event details to us since the staff provided no guidance. Once seated, a server informed us we could order from either the Arcane menu or the regular Boba Bear menu. However, service was super slow, and when I asked if we could bring in the drinks we had already ordered at the kiosk, the server responded bluntly that they were not allowed to bring our drinks inside. We were required to order at least two items from the Arcane menu to stay seated and couldn't bring our drinks because it was "off theme", but this was never explained to us upfront. When I tried to clarify, both staff members we interacted with were rude and dismissive, making the experience even more confusing. It took until almost 10:00 PM to receive the drinks we ordered at the kiosk, even though the space wasn't particularly busy (only 8-9 tables, many unoccupied). While the staff were friendly and accommodating to other customers, they were noticeably cold and unwelcoming toward us. Although we were eventually allowed to have our drinks inside, I wanted to cancel the Arcane drink due to the repeated negative interactions, but the staff insisted it was already ready--yet it still took another 10-15 minutes to arrive. When I tried to apologize for the misunderstanding, our server straight up laughed at me. Overall, the poor service, lack of communication, and condescending attitudes made this an awful experience. I won't be returning to this location and hope other branches provide better service and professionalism.

First time coming in person, had trouble finding the spot turns out the new name is Seventh Heaven and pick up window for to go orders is on the side next to Yamgmami.

The boba menu is great. The boba taste great and the packaging is so cute Highly recommend if you have tourist friends in town. Service is ok. Most of the servers are focusing on the hooka customers not the people buying boba... so leaves a lot to be desired. I still come back for the tasty boba flavors though. It's upsetting that boba customers have to take their drinks to go or drink outside. Only hooks customers are allowed to sit inside.

Best banana milk you've ever had in my entire life. I crave every day. Today I came and they were out of banana and Pablo was so kind that he literally was trying to help us get something else we liked. He truly is the definition of when you love your job you are a great worker!!!

Unfortunately the staff was not very nice! Also we asked for our order 3 times and they kept saying they're working on it yet when the group after us got theirs we went to the window AGAIN and asked THEY said yep it here!!! WTF we ordered at 8:02 and received our ONE drink at 8:22. The drink came in a cute cup and was tasty but wouldn't try it again.

My friend and I decided to come to Boba Bear not really knowing that it was a hookah place but that's fine. That's cool. I would love to come again and check out the selection they have for that. We wanted to come to this location because of the cute cups for their drinks and that didn't disappoint at all, but the drinks were just good and simple nothing super special. The person who helped us was really sweet and she looked to be by herself but was helping some customers inside and also us outside by the order widow.

The boba was so so good!! I ordered a Thai tea boba and it wasn't to sweet. I loved it. The service was done through a screen so I can't really say much about that. But I'm sure if you go inside you'd get personal service. The scenery was quite amusing!

Great place great vibes smooth hookah pulls and great drinks i got the passion fruit green tea with boba ill be back soon