Boba Binge Chinatown

YUM!! banh mi on bread baked fresh down the street, I loved the ratio of meat to fresh fresh fresh mint and other ingredients. We tried matcha tornado (yum, mixed!), taro milk tea with pearl (omg!) And strawberry banana smoothie with pearls. All delicious!

Whenever I’m here in Oakland, I like to visit China Town and always stop by at this Boba Place. Their Taro Milk Tea is my favorite and my husband usually takes Mango smoothie. I must say that Smoothie is better than their milk tea, especially today their Taro milk tea was really water down even though I ordered it with less ice. Generally they are okay. I think they are the best option in this area.

Very delicious. The Pandan waffle had so much Pandan flavour! It was like traveling in Southeast Asia. Staff is friendly, the Banh Mi was great too, and I absolutely loved the Thai tea (they don't make it as sweet as other stores which ia great). Will come again when traveling bay area again.

I order from here weekly or even multiple times a week. Their lemongrass tofu bahn mis are amazing- lots of fresh veggies and flavorful lemongrass tofu. Generously sized and great prices. My favorite drink is probably the mango green tea. This is one of the places my friends doordash group boba orders from. 10/10 recommend

Ordered their Pandan Milk. The less ice option still had a lotta ice. The pandan flavor was pretty good though. Really appreciate these viet boba shops. Definitely coming back to see if they have mung bean milk tea.

My go to every time I visit the area. One of the few places that have uji matcha latte. It is delicious and at the reasonable price of no more than $6.50 without additional toppings.

One of the best boba milktea shop at Oakland downtown, love smoothies.

Pretty good tasting boba from this place. The drinks were sweet and refreshing and flavorful. We ordered the mango fruit smoothie, creme Brule milk tea with boba, Thai tea, and milk tea boba. The mango fruit smoothie had a good fruity mango taste. I think they used Phillipines mango, the small yellow variety, instead of the larger mangoes you see in the super market. The milk tea boba had a good balance of sweetness and the roasted black tea taste. The sweetness did not overwhelm the tea flavor and creaminess of the milk. Same comments for the creme Brule milk tea with cheese froth topping. I didn't taste so much the cheese or creme Brule but maybe it was masked from trying out the other boba drinks. Next time I'll be sure to try that one first before the other drinks. The popcorn chicken was delicious with the fried garlic and basil and seasoning they used. I couldn't get a full picture of the chicken when it arrived cuz everybody dug in really quickly and ate the majority of the chicken. Sorry! Next time I'll have to intercept the delivery before they get their hands on the food. Overall, pretty good boba and snacks, well have to try their other drinks and food!

Boba Binge was quite crowded during weekday lunch time. While most people took their food and drinks to-go, even the tables did not have space for all the customers. I waited around 5 minutes in line before I could order at their self-serve machine. I ordered the Tie Guan Yin Oolong Milk Tea with Honey Boba. They were quite busy, so I found out that my boba order was out before they were able to hand it to me. I enjoyed the flavoring of the milk tea along with the chewy boba! I appreciated the boba and their service, and I would love to try one of their banh mis or their pandan milks in the future!

It's been a while since I've purchased lunch here, with lunch being a sandwich and boba. Maybe I haven't been paying attention or the situation has changed a lot, but it's a lot more expensive now than a year or so ago. Not sure the overall value is there anymore, even though it is so tasty. The banh mi price has gone up $2 while the size has reduced. The boba size is the same and price gone up a bit as well. Put tax and tip in, it's a $20 lunch. Again, food is good. Probably the tastiest banh mi in Chinatown. It's just a bit pricey now.

Gone are the days of $2.75 Vietnamese banh mi in Oakland Chinatown or anywhere...and you're lucky to find a delicious sandwich for under $9 Boba Binge is a more modern storefront and a contrast to the hole-in-the-wall spots in the area. Place offers various boba drinks and milk teas, Vietnamese sandwiches and fried snacks. The grilled chicken sandwich has a generous amount of pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro and slices of fresh cucumber. I liked the flavor of the chicken as it does have a dab of sweet sauce to it...good meat and veggie ratio and a good weight to it! It will definitely fill you up...a friend got 2 sandwiches and kept saying how full he was after! Popcorn chicken was yummy with basil throughout and garlic cloves. No sauce given except for a 2oz container of siracha-like hot sauce. Place set up for to go as a couple of stools for window seating and bench seating while you wait for your order. Kiosk to place your order or at the counter if you have questions...or if don't want cilantro. Friend said the kiosk didn't have the option for no cilantro and of course, it looked like they gave him the whole plant...there was a lot! Would visit again to try other sandwiches, snacks and a pandan waffle. Not big on the sweet Asian drinks but they definitely look good and quite popular from all the orders sitting on the counter.

The egg coffee was strong as Vietnamese coffee should be. It got better as I drank it when the egg custard layer on top missed with the coffee. Definitely would go back for the egg coffee again. They made the drinks quickly but then it sat in the little window for a while before an employee moved it to the pick up counter as the line to order got long. We just had to wait patiently for them to pass out our drinks. Workflow could improve a bit when they get busier. Cute little shop with limited seating. Very clean. Located in Oakland Chinatown and we found this cute mural a couple blocks away.

My son is obsessed. We've been here nearly daily while staying nearby. He loves the watermelon boba. There are several other shops on the same street but he has rejected the idea of going to another place stating he wants to go where he KNOWS it's great.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this boba!! The boba was the perfect consistency and the tea had a nice, strong flavor while still being sweet and creamy. I love that the brown sugar milk tea comes with a crème brûlée cream on top! I'll be coming back :D

boba binge is one of my favorite boba places to go to i love sharing this with my friends and family i havent tried the food but the peach oolong and rose lychee are my go to drinks the service was good, they have a kiosk to order and the ambiance has a few places to sit and enjoy

Toan was super helpful and friendly. He helped me select my delicious rose lychee tea since I was so indecisive and usually lean towards taro and/or milk teas. Most genuine conversation about tea and school that I've ever had at a boba shop. Light ice and quarter sweet with lychee jelly. Most of all, I appreciate the banter and the cute Boba Binge decor. Thanks you Team Toan and Boba Binge. I looooove binging on boba!!!!

Small Vietnamese style boba shop in Oakland Chinatown. Their mung bean milk tea always seems to be sold out - I really want to compare it to 7leaves! You can either order through their kiosk or the staff. The drinks came out quick for us.. they're on the sweeter side. Wish they include a sugar free option for weirdos like us. Current seasonal drink is the grape cloud.

Average boba price are the same as other places; however the sandwiches are slightly below. Unless you added extra stuffs then it would be same as elsewhere. Front lady wasn't really friendly or smile possibly long busy day. I ordered grilled beef two grilled pork and combination pork cake. Everyone in my family said it was great. Didn't get to take pics of grilled pork. Mom finished it before I could get to camera. The crowd could be build up. There is one kiosk on the corner to order. I also ordered matcha tornado. Love it. The crunches of crushed Oreo were in every sip. Try them out!!! One less star for no big bag. I almost dropped them.

Ordered a bunch of drinks because family was visiting: Strawberry slushee with boba and lychee jelly Mango slushee with boba and lychee jelly Grapefruit slushee with boba and lychee jelly Brown sugar with fresh milk with boba Cloudy mango (milk, mango puree, mango star jelly) I really like that you can specify a sweetness level for their slushees and caffeine free options. I didn't specify sweetness for anything except the brown sugar, for that one I asked for less sweet (it was perfect, love the salty sweetness with the cheese foam). Everything was great, next time I'd order all the drinks less sweet. My favorites were the brown sugar and cloudy mango. They're just across the street from I-tea (if the line is log or you want to try something new) and had a lot of great caffeine-fee options.

I was craving a Banh Mi that was walking distance and so many places popped up but this place stood out to me! Loved their creative drinks and their prices were reasonable! I got the grilled pork Banh Mi...as I was waiting for my order a man rolled in multiple bags of fresh rolls.... I knew it was going to be so good! The meat was flavorful and their veggies were fresh and the bread was perfect! The homemade mayo was a really great addition. I also got a watermelon tea! Really good and quick meal option!

1004 Webster St Oakland, CA 94607 This Boba Binge in Oakland Chinatown! On a warm day, I dropped by to grab a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Then I decided to try their food. I ordered some Popcorn Chicken and a Grilled Chicken Banh Mi. The Popcorn Chicken was good. Crispy chicken bites. My Vietnamese Iced Coffee had 50% sugar, and was good and cold. My Grilled Chicken Banh Mi sandwich was fresh, with a balance of meat and crispy veggies. It's a good place for a quick snack and drinks.

Boba Binge sells an array of teas and boba. They also have Bahn Mi. Boba Binge allows you to customize the sweetness level of your drinks. Ordered the following: 1. Hot Peach Oolong Tea 2. Chicken Bahn Mi Overall, I felt the Bahn Mi was on the sweeter side. I enjoyed my Bahn Mi!

We came here on a weekend day and there was a steady stream of customers. There were a few seats at the window that people could sit at for a quick bite to eat. I ordered the lemongrass tofu sandwich which had a lot of good flavor. But I think the bread could have been more crispy and fresh. Might be because it was in the late afternoon though. The matcha sesame milk tea was very good. It was not too sweet. However, the cashier did not ask if we wanted boba and assumed we did not, which was annoying, since I think most people want boba when they go to a boba shop.

The food is very fresh and clean. Maybe a little pricier than average but worth it for the freshness. They do a high volume of business. It doesn't seem like any of the ingredients have sat around. The tea drinks are very well done. Fresh ingredients and you can specify the level of ice and sweetness that you prefer. This is great for someone like myself who does not like overly sweet anything. Their surfaces fast and you can also order ahead online through various apps.

Unique, yummy drinks! Period! Enter the store to see a bunch of fake plants and green seats coloring the store. You have the option of a self kiosk or an employee to personally take your order. I personally prefer kiosk because you can see all the drink/food pictures and options in a more user-friendly way. From the kiosk, my sister and I ordered a guava matcha latte with boba and strawberry hearts, a rose lychee drink with boba, and spicy popcorn chicken. Guava matcha latte: so unique! you can really taste the guava, but I'm not really a fan of the mildness of ceremonial matcha. I wish the matcha was a stronger kind for my own personal tastes to balance out the sweetness of the drink. Boba was cooked PERFECTLY (I don't say this lightly) and the strawberry jelly was a greatly appreciated flavor and texture in the very smooth drink. Would highly recommend getting at 50 or 75% sweetness because it tasted pretty sweet at 75%! Rose lychee: my favorite of the two drinks. Got 50% sweetness and the flavor was very strongly lychee rose, and the perfect amount of sweetness to bring out the floral and fruity flavors. Any sweeter, and it would be hard to appreciate the flavors of the rose and lychee. Boba again, was cooked masterfully. Popcorn chicken (spicy): texture is good, but I've had better flavored popcorn chicken (needs more salt, basil, and depth of flavor overall). Could definitely go harder on the spice for the spicy version. Comes with sriracha. Overall, I enjoyed the drinks a LOT! I will definitely be back to try their other unique and seasonal drinks (:

This boba place is one of many in Oakland's Chinatown and it's one of the best I've ever tried! I'm someone who strongly dislikes artificial flavoring (who wants to drink candy?), and when I ordered the peach orange oolong tea here, it tasted fresh, just the right amount of sweet (I got 50%) and not artificial at all. They use actual tea here and you can taste it in the drink. I've heard nothing but good things about this place and am glad I finally got to try it! They also have a small selection of food items such as banh mi (vegetarian and non-vegetarian available) and popcorn chicken. I got their cold cut combo and it was very tasty, especially as leftovers the next day. Very easy place to get to once you're in Chinatown, especially if you take public transportation (some parking available but most is metered and has a time limit). Also located near a couple of notable restaurants so you can make a whole meal out of it!

While passing by recently, I saw that they were advertising blueberry seasonal drinks, so decided to order. I got a blueberry matcha latte with 25% sweetness, less ice, and the vegetarian banh mi, vegan/veggie ham version. In the latte, the blueberry tasted like preserves or jam which made it quite sweet, even for 25% sweetness. I'm assuming they probably couldn't make it any less sweet without having to take out the blueberry part entirely. While I would've been curious what fresh blueberries would've tasted like with the drink, I understand the choice of preserved or very sweet blueberries given it can help balance out the more bitter flavor of matcha. It was pretty good overall. As for the banh mi, I really liked the crunchy fried noodle bits, and the pickled radish and carrots were nicely sour. The veggie ham itself was also pretty good. The sandwich had some mayo, and overall it felt a bit more on the dry side, but I liked it and am happy that they have multiple vegetarian options. I picked out the jalapeno and it didn't taste spicy after that.

They have Vietnamese Egg Coffee here?! Honestly, it is rare to see egg coffee outside of Vietnam, I even have difficulty finding places with that item in the huge Vietnamese shopping plaza down in SJ! The Egg Coffee was not quite like the petite espresso shot + magic marshmallow-y cream they served in Vietnam, but it was nice to be able to order a hot or iced version of the drink that tastes similar but was just presented differently, more like a boba drink. I also ordered their banh mi, which was quite filling. The iced egg coffee and banh mi were enough to keep me full past dinnertime that day and it wasn't at a bad price!

I like seeing Vietnamese style boba options! Not every place has things like pandan milk and Vietnamese egg coffee. I definitely want to return to try their other offerings. Although I ordered less sweet for both drinks, I personally think they're still on the too sweet side. No sugar was not an option.

Boba Milk Tea Judgment: high B- assam has some character but then falls off relatively quickly cream is not super watery but it's not really adding too much either mix is decent for a solid moment but leaves very lil trace of its existence save for an eek of darkness from the assam, which is nice for however long it lasts tbh unfortunately also leaves a lil sugary feel behind too solid pearls (but it feels and tastes like cheaper quality pearls) not filled to the top at all *_* nice, clean cup a lil wait/some turnaround parking might be tuff during peak hours (Oakland Chinatown) $5.75 1/19/25

Food I had the pork banh mi and it was quite different. They were pork sausage instead of chopped pork like I was use to. I didn't fully enjoy it. I got the watermelon Boba and that was delicious

Great price , great speed ,clean and reliable. Located next to the halal guys this is a gem for the neighborhood. 9 dollar bahn mi sandwiches are really good . Popcorn chicken is great too.

I had their Vietnamese Egg Coffee. It starts with a strong brew of Vietnamese coffee, crowned with a sweet, rich, yet light foam made from sweetened condensed milk and egg yolk. First Sip: As you take that initial sip, the bitterness of the coffee hits your taste buds. It's bold and invigorating, waking you up with its robust flavor. Smooth Transition: But here's the magic: as you continue sipping, the bitterness mellows out. The silky foam adds a luxurious texture, and suddenly, the coffee becomes smoother, almost like a dessert in a cup. Love at Every Sip: By the time you reach the bottom of your cup, you'll find yourself falling in love with this intriguing concoction. It's a delightful balance of bitter and sweet, with layers of flavor that keep you coming back for more.

Boba binge is quite bustling and has pleasing vibrant interiors with bright green chairs. The menu boats all kinds of drinks and pandan waffles and what not. I tried the lemongrass tofu banh mi which I thought was a letdown, the tofu was overfried and too chewy, the jalapeno had no kick and the dressing was all concentrated to one side. After the high standards Fresh & Best II's banh mi has set in the east bay, it's hard to settle for anything less.

Really great teas! I love the slushy on a hot day! The place is quaint and high quality! The staff is friendly, as they're rushing through the orders! Street parking.

Came by recently to try their new flavors - pandan milk with boba was good, 25% sweet less ice. They seem to have dialed it in with their unique flavors and sandwiches! A great addition to the neighborhood

The boba place here is clean for the most part. Service was nice and quick. Aside from that the drink I ordered was not good. I ordered a Uji Matcha Latte, 50% sweetness with honey boba. The honey boba was chewy and bland. The drink tasted like water. I couldn't taste the matcha. No sweetness. Not even from the honey boba. Unfortunately, my experience here was poor and will not be returning.

Small place, quick on the go food to order. Loved the red guava matcha boba, was the perfect amount of sweetness even at 50%. The grilled pork sandwich was ok, I thought it would be less like spam and a different kind of meat instead. You can order everything on the kiosk. Not clear where the bathrooms are.

The food is amazing for its price, service is really nice and friendly and it's positioned in my favorite Chinatown so I love the ambiance.

Ordered Boba Binge on DoorDash. I had ordered the meatball and egg banh mi, egg rolls, and the tropical tea. The meat ball and egg banh mi was actually very delicious, great combination of it together; a little heavy on the carrots and radish in the sandwich but otherwise it was great! Total of 5 egg rolls, hot and fresh, very delicious. The items were made quick too, and the Dasher came earlier than expected. One thing is I wish the bread a bit more toasted, I love me some toasted bread. I also ordered no toppings for my tropical tea and 50% sweetness. Refreshing drink, wish it had more fruits in it, the photos looked like it had more fruits too. I've always drive past this place, and I'm glad to finally try it. I give it a 5/5 for its food and drink. Not sure how their service is; maybe an update in the future. Definitely give this place a try.

I was a customer at the Boba Binge - Uptown location first. My amazing coworker, who is also a boba connoisseur, told me about it. We are always on the hunt for quality boba. DRINK: My go-to drink here is the Vietnamese Coffee Milk Tea (with coffee jelly) - oak milk substitute and 50% sugar. I don't add additional toppings like boba to this drink because it already comes with the coffee jelly. So so good! If you're feeling that 2pm slump creeping in, wander over to Chinatown for a boba/caffeine fix. You won't regret it! LOCATION: It's located across the street from Renaissance Plaza. You really can't miss it. PARKING: Street parking only, unless you want to park in the Renaissance Plaza garage. Friendly staff, and excellent service! I will definitely be back!

Ordered: Matcha Latte, Milk Tea, Pork & Chicken Bahn Mi Bahn mi was so good! Bread was toasted and meat was tender. Will be back :)

Boba Binge has two locations in Oakland, this is for their Oakland Chinatown location on Webster. There are a few boba places within walking distance of this place, I've only had their boba once and enjoyed it because they had some flavors that the other places didn't. Recently I tried their banh mi, Vietnamese sandwiches, which I ordered by delivery on Doordash for convienience, and the sandwiches turned out pretty well. My mom, uncle and I saved the sandwiches for a plane ride because we didn't want to spend $$ on bad airplane food, and even though the sandwiches were a couple hours old, we all agreed the banh mi was pretty tasty. The ingredients were fresh, I ordered the chicken and pork banh mi. I would try their banh mi and boba again, I think competition is healthy and good for this neighborhood.

Great drinks and tasty bahn mi; what's not to like! I usually come by as a treat for lunch. I've tried all their vegetarian bahn mi and they are all good. The drinks are also good and they have interesting flavours that the many other boba places nearby don't necessarily have. Would recommend!

Boba Binge is my absolutely favorite place! The drinks are fresh and delicious! I've been there multiple times and i still love the place. Ambiance is clean and well maintained. Making an order is no hassle. Recommended 100%!

Wow, this location is so fast! I think most of the Boba Binge crowd is now at the other location because not only did I manage to find parking right in front during lunch, I put in two separate orders at the kiosk and they each came out within a few minutes. Love it. Taste wise, it's pretty much all the same between the two locations. Same friendly service and delicious drinks/food. The jasmine milk tea, Asaam milk tea plus coffee shot, any fruit smoothies and pandan waffles are all great. And any banh mi - really! Their bread is always fresh and the veggies are plentiful. Gah, please open in Alameda next. :)

Boba and a Bahn Mi.....yes please!!! My two favorites and they are done well! I usually get a strawberry matcha boba and a grilled pork Bahn Mi and I am literally in heaven! The popcorn chicken is always great too! This is a go-to spot for me and my partner. Highly recommend!

This place is conveniently located near other food places, so you can get a little of other things around the area and get a drink here or just get a full meal there to-go since this isn't really a sit-down place to eat. It is more of a place to wait for your food and drinks to be ready before going since there aren't any tables to enjoy your food and hang out. For ordering, you can order at the counter or at a kiosk or online. We got the Matcha Tornado and the Dark Roast Oolong Milk Tea, which came out at a decent time. The Matcha Tornado was a nice amount of Matcha that wasn't like other places where they have it very watered down. This was a decent amount where you can tell that it is Matcha and aren't guessing what flavor it is. It also had a Cream swirled on the sides of the cup and Oreo bits blended it, which went well with the drink and gave it a little more texture. Not your traditional Boba, but still a decent one that I would have again. The Dark Roast Oolong Milk Tea had a nice strong flavor unlike some places that have it very watered down. Unlike some drinks, this boba isn't very sweet and is more on the mellow side. This drink would go well with Grass Jelly that I will get next time when we go there. Overall good quality Boba compared to other places. Definitely coming back again.

I previously tried their Uptown location and absolutely loved it, so when I was in Chinatown I had to support this location. I saw the advertisement sign outside showing the Pandan Milk and it looked so refreshing I had to try! I'm not a huge fan of Pandan flavored items, but I wanted to try something different and non-caffeinated, so this drink was perfect. I also ordered my favorite, the grilled chicken banh mi. Please support this family owned business, it's truly one of the best boba places I've tried.

I've been on the hunt for a legit Vietnamese egg coffee since moving out of SJ and Boba Binge has it! Nestled in Oakland Chinatown, this small boba shop is slinging out boba drinks and banh mi sandwiches. Their egg coffee is deliciously sweet, creamy, strong, and generously topped with the whipped egg and condensed milk mixture. I had a grilled pork banh mi as well which was decent. The pork could've been more tender and flavorful, but the other components of the sandwich made it good overall. Came here late in the afternoon on a Saturday and I did have to do the usual loop around the block to find street parking. Ordering can be done at the kiosk tablet or at the register with the staff. Staff is friendly and makes sure orders are correct before handing off.

Overall, their banh mis were good because ultra soft bread. We got the mixed deli meat and the meatball with egg. Also got the popcorn chicken that we enjoyed. Boba was also decent. I wouldn't mind coming back again

We placed a phone order with 17 drinks and found out there were two made by mistake. We called them back and let them know. their staff said it was normal to make mistake in a large order and we should place the order online instead of placing order by phone. Yes everyone makes mistakes. But they blame us who cause that mistake. Drinks are not impressed and customer service is worst

BEST Boba place ever!! Like i knew Cali boba scene is way superior then NYC but this place is just amazinggg!!! Nice service and really good prices. Their menu is great-alot of options. I had their Mango slush with mango stars which was great! Will defo come back for more. Really cute ambiance.

Vietnamese egg coffee has been on my mind for awhile now and let me just tell you, SF natives are not the only unicorns here! This beverage is nearly impossible to find in Oakland and SF but look no further! While walking around Chinatown, I saw a huge sign that displayed this drink. My initial though was to frisbee the sign into Lake Merrit, teehee, but that would be selfish of me to hide this secret from the world. No need to make the trek to San Jose for this goody. Its smooth, its not too sweet, its frothy, its just heaven. Enjoy!

Drinks were not bad for the price, first time having Vietnamese egg coffee - it was very strong, as expected. I do love the creaminess from the egg part of the drink. My friend got the cloudy mango - he says there's no mango taste and theres sugar syrupy taste instead. -the drink component mainly consisted of sweet milk and mango jellies. - I personally enjoyed the jellies. But if you are expecting real mangos in the drink, I don't recommend this drink. You can order at the register or on the kiosk. I used the kiosk - it was fast and simple! There is limited seating when it gets busy but there's seating to wait for your order. The place is well kept and clean.

Writing this review as we are waiting for our drink and pandan waffle I feel so lucky to stumble across this place!!! Whenever we are in Oakland, we come here to pick up a drink and sometimes sandwiches! My favorite drink is the egg viet coffee and I'm pretty sure it's one of the top drinks! The drinks and sandwiches are great!! I ordered one for my sister and she liked it. When she was in Oakland, she asked me for the name of this place again so I assume she went to pick up something. She was curious about the sandwiches so I think she will try it. Best of all, the workers and owners are very kind! Which is very hard to find. The best feeling is to support a small business who deserves it!

Nice and clean boba shop in Chinatown. I appreciated how they wiped my boba cups before giving them to me. My drinks came out pretty fast after ordering. The drinks weren't too sweet and the boba was a good texture. They also have some Bahn mi but I didn't have a chance to try it.