Michelle Pearl G.
Yelp
I know some people are a little unhappy with the fact you shake the boba yourself, I actually loved it, for the visuals. Which we all know, is a huge part of the dining experience. I loved seeing the golden milk mix poured over top of the milk tea. When I brought it back to the table, my daughter and I watched as it mixed into the milk and turned into one fluid golden hue. I feel like this is the same as ordering "ahi towers" at sushi restaurants. You end up having to smash it all to bits, to mix each layer up so that each spoonful has a bite of everything. Despite needing to mix it up, they still bring it out as a beautiful tower for the visual appeal.
I'm also completely fine with the $0.50 charge for add ons. The biggest reason why I love this place, is that they don't just use the pre-done powder flavorings where sugar and flavor is all mixed in. Those always taste off to me. For instance, I got green tea matcha milk tea. I'm used to places scooping powder in here, so when I asked how many scoops they use, they responded that they use a liquid matcha concentrate. Then you add how much sweetness you want by 25% 50% etc. My matcha milk tea tasted like actual, strong matcha with a little hint of sweetness to counteract the strong tea. It was perfect.
I've been to so many other places where the matcha barely taste like actual matcha and everything is so diluted with other fillers. So if I have to pay $0.50 extra for more of an ingredient or to add something, I'm fine with it here since they're quality. I'd rather pay for something of quality, than get free versions of lesser quality. That's all my own preference though, to each there own! I'm also used to paying extra to add grass jelly at other boba places!
The frozen yogurt here was delicious as well! I think what I like most is that this place isn't afraid of flavors. When that day it's durian, IT IS DURIAN. The flavor of durian doesn't leave you and it tastes like a bite of fresh fruit. The chili mango tastes exactly like that, fresh and so strong. My daughter didn't leave any of her raspberry chocolate behind!
I guess this review was to help explain how things are here, as other reviews have been knocking stars off for things that we love and understand.
Lastly, the actual boba is fresh and chewy. We will come here often!!