Odd One Out Tea Sawtelle

The famous boba shop in Sawtelle. We got the Champion Milk Tea and Signature Icy Peak with silk boba. The milk tea wasn't too sweet which was good and the silk boba was a food's sensual experience. It wasn't crowded when we ordered but there's not much room in the shop if there's a big crowd. Overall, would recommend to try it if you're a boba lover in LA.

Milk teas are delicious, I especially like the fact that they have the Oat milk option and that it's actually just as creamy as the regular milk! I've tried a couple but the seasonal strawberry matcha with boba hits different lol! The popular Champion Tea was okay but I usually go for the seasonal flavors because well.. They're just different!! Extra plus is they don't fill your cup up with a ridiculous amount of ice like some places.. Cheat Code- If you have DoorDash, click on Going Out and they have a coupon that can be scanned in store that will save you a few dollars! Don't know how long it will be there but it's definitely a good look!

Odd One Out is a relatively newer addition to the local boba scene in Sawtelle, and with immense competition, they really do stand out as one of the go-to spots. After speaking with the kind staff to make sure the toppings were vegan friendly, I ordered their Jasmine Milk Tea with Oat Milk and Coconut Sugar Boba - with 5 cubes of ice and reduced sweetness. I found the specific amount of ice cubes used to be amusing but I think they have their craft down. The tea quality is superb. You can really taste the tea and it was just the right amount of sweetness in my drink. Boba texture was perfectly chewy and I gotta say that this was really a strong contender for best boba in the area. Price wise - definitely up there as being more expensive especially with all the add-ons. But you are paying for higher quality tea and at the end, it's really worthwhile.

Service was beyond and above. We tried few drinks options on the best or most popular and impressed with their innovations! Liked the tea and also the silk boba! Never had it anywhere else before. Icy peak Champion milk tea Juniper Bliss Blue Matcha

The Champion milk tea was solid, good tea flavor and rich milky texture. It reminded me of when I was at the Taipei location on a date with this really nice girl. She said she wanted something more creamy but that made me question her taste and so I went home. In California, it is kind of expensive at $10 for a large w. toppings.

Best good quality delicious tea with the best chewy boba consistency. So good and fresh! I get the Jasmine milk tea or the black rose milk tea 25% sweetness. The yuzu apple shiso tea is also so good and refreshing with fresh apple slices. The only tea/boba place I go to!

Great boba, tried the award winning champion milk tea and wintermelon both were good. Great customer service. Boba is on 2-3$ more than the usual boba spots

Odd One Out definitely the TOP place for boba DRINKS 5/5 LOVE their silk boba! - Blue Matcha mixed w/blue spirulina with fresh milk and handcrafted lavender syrup and topped with Uji Matcha - Signature Silk Boba™ OOO's signature creation, the Silk Boba™. This is a texture in-between jelly and tapioca. A perfect combination that compliments the Harmony Black by adding an extra layer of a sweet pollen floral profile. Need to try their: - Champion Milk Tea - Yuzu Osmanthus

OOO is our favorite tea based boba place! The quality of teas and ingredients are high quality, and you can taste the difference! They use Straus organic milk and Califia Farms almond and oat milks. This location is 30 minutes away from us (if there's no traffic). Love that many locations have opened up! We also go to the Ktown and Pasadena locations. We try to find an excuse to go whenever possible! Ambience is clean and modern. They have an online ordering page which we often use especially during peak times. Each location has their own ordering page which can be accessed from their main website. https://www.oootea.world/us Our favorite drink is the Champion Milk Tea $7.50 + $1 boba +.50 almond milk (total $9)--love the red oolong tea! To make the drink more affordable, we have been forgoing the cream foam ($1) by ordering Red Oolong Milk Tea. Today we ordered the Red Oolong Milk Tea $6.50 with Wintermelon Silk Boba $1 + .50 almond milk (total $8). I like 25% sweetness and no ice (they still shake it with ice to make it cold). My husband got the Jasmine Green Milk Tea $6.50 (floral) plus Jasmine Silk Boba $1. His preference is 50% sweetness with less ice (5 pieces). I like to savor my drink over a few days. The jelly based bobas hold up well in the fridge (compared to the black sugar boba which harden). Fyi: 1) Satisfaction guaranteed! This encourages customers to try new offerings on the menu with no risk! In the past, I got 0% sweetness, and it didn't taste good so they gladly remade the drink for me! I noticed they now have a 10% sweetness (mini sugar) option which I want to try next time. 2) Loyalty program through Toast! Add your phone number at checkout to accrue loyalty points. 3) Good quality milks! They use Straus organic milk and Califia Farms almond and oat milks. Next time: I would like to try the Yuzu Matcha Silk Boba ($7.50). It doesn't allow no ice option which is why I didn't order it this time.

Nice place to check out if you're a fan of milk tea with a focused menu for just that! Finally had the chance to stop by again to check Odd One Out **out** after seeing their accolades/awards from prior. Parking: in the same plaza at Artelice Patisserie, Alfred's... that being said actual "free" parking (aka free 15 minute parking in a small outer lot) is limited so you might want to try to metered parking and/or paid lot. Ambiance: small shop with limited seating for people to wait for drinks so better for a pick up and go situation as opposed to a sit down and chill setting Drinks: I got one of their top/recommended drinks aka the iron Buddha with signature silk boba with "perfect" level of sugar (50%). The texture of the silk boba was really unique -- definitely "silky" smooth, almost like a cross between mochi + jelly?!?!! Very hard to describe but very satisfying to chew although if you're more a firm QQ texture boba person this may not be for you. The taste of the milk was not too overpowering to the subtle aroma of the tea and I honestly thought the level of sweetness created the perfect balance amongst all the drink's components!

Absolutely loved this place. I got the champions milk tea - my friends tried it as well and we all liked it. They have an option for 5 pieces of ice for ice levels which is honestly the perfect amount of ice since I always get less ice in my drinks. I also get less sweet and their 50% sweet is genuinely perfect sweetness. My friend for less sweet 25% in her drink and it wasn't sweet enough so i would recommend getting perfect sweetness. Both times I came here the drink was consistently good, so I would definately come back if I am ever in the area.

Wow! I usually frequent Sunright Tea Studio for their boba when in Sawtelle, but saw that they had closed and another shop took over. I quickly found this boba shop on Yelp nearby and walked over to see a crowd of customers. Their drinks seem a bit pricier than other shops, but it's totally worth it! I ordered their Iron Buddha Milk Tea with Silk Jasmine Boba and it was delicious!!! The tea tasted strong and fresh (no wonder this drink won some award as mentioned) and the boba was very unique and chewy. I will definitely come back! Like other small boba shops around there, there's a bench lining the store to sit down and no tables. If you're into strong and fresh milk tea, I'd give them a try! Definitely tastier than Sunright Tea Studio!

Odd One Out is one of boba chains from Taiwan. They have won 1st places in Taiwan Milk Tea Festival (Champion Milk Tea in 2022 and Golden Buddha Silk Boba in 2023) and their Icy Peak Oolong Tea received a Superior Taste Award by Brussels International Taste Institute in 2023 (the same recognition that Chicha San Chen also received and claimed to be the Michelin Star equivalent). Currently they have 4 locations: Sawtelle, Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade, Pasadena, and Koreatown. [Parking]: Fairly difficult to find parking in Sawtelle. Street parking only or some visitors choose to park at Marshalls (enter license plate into their machine for free validation), but apparently the shop validates up to 30 minutes for the underground parking lot attached to this plaza. [Atmosphere]: Visitors can smell tea aroma the moment they walk in. No indoor tables, so this is more of grab-and-go spot. [Menu]: Per the website, these are the six highlighted drinks: * Champion Milk Tea (Milk Tea Festival 2022 Gold) * Golden Buddha Silk Boba (Milk Tea Festival 2023 Gold) * Red Oolong Tea (ITCE 2022 Platinum) * Icy Peak Oolong Tea (International Taste Institute) * Cousin Earl Grey (The Great Taste Award) * Yuzu Osmanthus with Silk Boba (Los Angeles Fan Favorite) *** TW 22' Champion Milk Tea (Best Seller and Winner of the 2022 Taiwan Milk Tea Festival Red Oolong Milk Tea made with Fresh Organic Milk and Handcrafted Cane - $7.50): Regular sweetness was just right because anything less than regular sweetness will probably taste too watery. The drink quality was more in-line with drinks from Chagee. *** Not sure I would drive out of the way for this milk tea shop, but I can certainly see some appeal.

Sawtelle has plenty of tea options, usually multiple per block! I had to try Odd One Out, with the awards it has won. I got the Champion Milk Tea with brown sugar boba. Fantastic tea, with superb smooth tea flavor and pleasantly mixed between creamy and sweet. The brown sugar boba is alright, and my friends who got the jasmine silk (with their Golden Buddha Silk bobas) say that theirs were really great. I'll have to try it next time. The store is very much designed for grab and go with some area for waiting to grab your drinks and not much else. Interior is bright, clean, with the menus are above the ordering counter. Service was great, and the staff were kind enough to help with recommendations for my party as there wasn't anyone else there on a Monday afternoon. I liked the fact that there's a "5 piece ice" option available if you want a chilled drink but hate how the tea tastes after it is watered down too much. Oat/almond milk is available.

One of my favorite boba tea shops on the westside! I love their unique silk boba and that each cup is brewed separately on the espresso machine. My favorite is the golden Buddha silk boba tea but their oolong ones are also super delishhhh!

I love odd one out! The champion milk tea is always so good and the quality is consistent. I get it with the jasmine jelly and do 50% or 25% sweetness depending on my mood. Service is quick and there's basically no line if you go later in the day. Also don't forget to try out the samples they have on the side!

I could see why this place is notable for their award winning milk tea. The champion milk tea is absolutely phenomenal especially paired with their jasmine jelly (which tastes like soft mochi with a slight jasmine flavor). No wait on a Saturday evening and great service. Will definitely be returning when I am in the LA region

Sawtelle has so many tea options, but I wanted to try something that isn't as commercially known. Luckily, I was able to find nearby street parking. The shop looked new, clean, and chic. There were a decent number of people waiting for their drinks, but there wasn't a long line to order when I got there. The menu was extensive with a variety of tea options, with most sourced from Taiwan. I ordered the Champion Milk Tea, which was a red oolong with fresh milk and a cream foam. It had the perfect balance of milk and tea. The tea flavor was strong, but the milk and cream cancelled out any bitterness. The cream foam also added an extra layer of richness and creaminess. It was one of the better milk tea drinks I've had, and I can see why it has won awards. Overall, it was a solid choice that satisfied my craving. I would definitely come back to try their other milk teas.

Love this brand and this location didn't disappoint. There is a good selection of tea flavors, varieties, and other drinks. Service is a bit slow, but it was quite busy so it was understandable. Ambiance and cleanliness was fine in general. Overall, good spot to grab bubble tea and the drinks themselves were yummy - thanks, Odd One Out!

Golden Buddha Silk Boba is delicious. I loved the tea flavor, and it was blended perfectly with the milk. The silk boba was unique and interesting, but I think I still prefer standard tapioca. The champion milk tea was good as well, but the tea flavor was different from what I like. I would say Chicha Sanchen is still better.

The Golden Buddha silk boba paired with the jasmine silk boba was SO GOOD. The tea was bold and creamy, and the silk boba was chewy and absolutely delicious. I customized it with 50% sweet and less ice and it was the perfect little adjustment. 10/10 would get again if I'm in the area! I also loved the playful decor and merch of the place. It was just a fun atmosphere overall and the staff was helpful in recommending me what to get as a first timer. Overall, a great spot for your boba fix and I can't wait to come back!

Used to be so good when they first opened but fell off so hard. This location is the first location but not as good as the other locations now. I like the summer night milk tea, icy peak milk tea, and champion milk tea. i usually get it less sweet and with oat milk. its really good at other locations and used to be good here but not anymore.

FYI: It's around the corner on the shopping center. Parking is a challenge. We usually go to the one in Pasadena but we ordered here. The good: Our order was ready on time and packed ready to go. It's a small shop with and open kitchen. The service was friendly, busy but she was able to handle the crowd. The drinks... ordered their "everyday oddinary boba" with brown sugar boba. Here's my analysis- we ordered 3. We all agree they are watery, the tea is NOT strong so it's like sugar milk with a hint of tea and your boba. The boba texture is ok, I would prefer less slimy with a little more body to it. It's not a horrible drink and I sought it out bc I know they make it in house however they need to make the tea stronger. $29 for 3 drinks and they were just underwhelming. We will try again & hopefully it's better next time.

I enjoy the champion milk tea here alot, which is their award winning milk tea drink from Taiwan. The drink is a combination of oolong milk tea with cream foam and added jasmine silk boba. The drink is so good, real tea flavor, smooth, and creamy. You can opt for light ice which is 5 pieces of ice. The staff was friendly and place is clean inside. This location is a grab and go location with a wall bench to sit while you wait for your order.

We walked over to Odd One Out after eating our meal in Sawtelle. Service was quick and friendly. They offer jasmine and wintermelon silk boba which was unique, and I'll have to try it the next time I am back. I got the Iron Buddha milk tea regular size ($6.50) and got 50% sweet but I probably should have gotten a higher sweetness level as my drink tasted a little watered down. The flavor was still good, but I would have preferred a stronger tea flavor if it didn't taste watered down. One of the workers was also doing a matcha taste test with 3 different matcha flavors and having customers rank their favorites which was a cool experience. I think I'll try the Champion milk tea next time since I've heard it's one of their signature drinks, or the matcha!

Not trying to be dramatic, but Odd One Out is probably the best boba I've ever had. We ordered their award winning milk teas: The Champion and The Golden Buddha Silk Boba, both at the recommended 50% sweetness (which was perfect) and with the Jasmine Silk Boba topping. You can only get one topping per drink, and I completely understand why. The silk boba has the texture of both grass jelly and boba combined, it completes the drink. Two toppings would definitely overpower it. We preferred the Golden Silk over The Champion, as it had a lighter, less creamy flavor. Overall, this is such an authentic milk tea spot, and it truly deserves all its flowers!!!!!

They say they make the best boba, and they are not lying. Finally tried them for the first time, and we were so impressed. Great menu selection but had to try their best seller, the Champion Milk Tea. It's apparently won awards, and it was easy to see why. Great flavor, generous amount of fresh boba, and a perfect cheese foam. Not typically a fan of red oolong, but this one did it well. Wasn't too busy while we were in there. Didn't have to wait that long to get our drinks. We had grabbed food nearby and walked over. So not too sure about the parking situation. Looked a bit scant, though. Not many seating options so better for grab and go. Overall, great choice. Can't wait to visit again!

I read online that Odd One Out was an award-winning milk tea shop from Taiwan, which piqued my curiosity, as some of the best milk tea comes from Taiwan. I had to see for myself if it lived up to the hype. The Champion milk tea was pretty good, but it wasn't worth $9 .While I understand that businesses face rising costs, $9 for a milk tea feels a bit steep, especially before tax. It ends up costing closer to $10 when you factor in tax. After a tip, it was over $10.00. At least, we got to experience a real life experience of Cops as LAPD was here viewing security footage. They ended up arresting an unhoused person for god knows what. My wife got into full "auntie" mode, snapping photos. She didn't need the Citizen app because she was living it.

Overall Experience 9.0/10 One of the best bobas that I've ever had milk tea wise. Their champion milk tea with wintermelon boba with 5 piece ice and perfect sweetness is my favorite drink. There are other drinks like their iron buddha that is also a great drink too. I will say other than those two drinks I have tried their taro and that is a slight miss, as we felt the taro chunks were too chunky and not soft enough for a drink. But overall would highly recommend coming to Sawtelle to get their drinks and their unique boba.

Odd One Out is one of the boba spot choices to consider in Sawtelle. One thing I can definitely say about this spot though is that it definitely is the most premium and feels like it too! They have unique boba wintermelon and jasmine boba that does not feel and taste same as the regular boba tapioca balls. They feel more elevated, premium, and definitely have its own taste. Their tea also feels the same way and it definitely changes the game for me. My favorite is definitely the Blue Matcha tea drink! The only con I have is that the price can be a little pricy especially when comparing it to the other boba spots here in Sawtelle and there really isn't a place for people to hang out after they get boba. Other than that, the service and the drink is good and is definitely worth a try if you never tried this place before!

In dire need of caffeine, Odd One Out Tea was a godsend. My friend and I were hanging around the area and I pivoted to grab a drink. Impressions were fast, good quality, and tasty! I came during the late afternoon on a weekday. I was the only customer. The shop is somewhat spacious with some seating inside. Super casual, typical tea shop vibes. It was cool seeing the teas and looking around the shop. Service was fast since I was the only customer. I had to get their award-winning milk teas and understand the hype! I had the TW '22 Champion Milk Tea with Oat Milk. Oh my gosh, the milk tea was so good. So smooth, creamy, and well balanced. With light ice and light sweetness, I still found it to be sweet. I highly recommend it and am curious about their other drinks. Odd One Out Tea is hyped for a reason! Try their milk teas and you won't be disappointed. Their shop is located off W Olympic Blvd in the shopping complex. Street and complex parking are available.

New item: taro mochi red oolong milk tea!! WOW this might be my new favorite drink. It's creamy, rich in oolong flavor, chewy...so much texture and flavor! The workers let me try it before ordering and I knew, immediately after tasting, that it was gonna be my order. They have cute merch at the shop now too!

One of the best Taiwanese authentic Tea. Couldn't try it when in Taipei so I tried it here instead. They have tea made out of FRESH TARO:) I tried a sample of honey avocado icecream was the bomb. Not at all sweet and so healthy. I had already had dippin dots at pier so I skipped the icecream. But will go back for it. I ordered my go to Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Jasmine silk Jelly topping. Boy it was good the Jasmine fragrance in that oh so soft jelly was AH MAZing!!! Also they have wintermelon Jelly which I'll try next time I am there. Definitely recommend.

I'm not a milk tea fan but I love Odd One Out! I normally will order a fruit tea at boba shops and Odd One Out has the best fruit teas. The yuzu osmanthus silk boba is amazing. It's not your traditional boba or jelly, but the silk boba does have a jelly texture with a chew similar to boba. I would probably just buy their silk boba if I could lol. If you do the yuzu and don't like sweets too much, I highly recommend either doing zero sugar or 25%. It's still pretty sweet but you get more of the tea flavor.

My friend recommend this boba shop because of their awards. I got a wintermelon lemon drink that hit the spot for the hot LA day. The tea itself wasn't anything spectacular. The inside of the shop was cute showcasing the different teas offered. There were a few tables and benches to enjoy your drink at. Service was quick. We found free street parking on a Sunday without any problems.

Champion milk tea with jasmine silk boba or BUST! Unfortunately I don't live very close by so it's a special treat anytime I'm in the area. The other drinks I tried and toppings were all solid choices and comparable to any other boba shop. But the jasmine silk boba really makes their shop stand out from all the other boba shops in LA/OC area combined. It's the the perfect combination of soft and QQ, and I've only had something similar at 1 other shop before (Torotea) but Odd One Out's tea flavor is much more tea-forward. Parking really depends on how busy the whole area is. I've been here during both off hours and busy hours, and sometimes you might get lucky with street parking! Overall, Odd One Out is one of my top places for boba shops at the moment!

This place popped up on my YouTube algorithm and after watching the episode my husband really wanted to try it. We parked in the parking lot where Marshall's is and walked over. There was no line, but several groups waiting for their drinks. This isn't a place to sit and hang out with friends - Just a place to grab a drink and leave. Their menu consists of refreshers (Wintermelon Lemon, Coconut Cold Brew), Seasonal items (Right now it's Yuzu teas), Milk Teas (Red Oolong, Cousin Earl Grey, Hokkaido Soba), and Odditeas (Fresh Milk Boba, ABC CHai, Blue Matcha, etc). I went for their Yuzu Osmanthus tea at 25% sugar. This was really refreshing, just slightly sweet with a hint of sour. I think my husband got their Champion Milk Tea which was the winner at the milk tea festival in Taiwan. That was really good, not too sweet and flavorful. It has Red Oolong, milk, cream foam, and he added some jellies to it which added good texture to the drink. This place is a little pricey - His drink was like $8 and mine was almost $7, but it's a nice treat when you're in the area and on a hot day.

Intrigued by the high reviews. Popped in and got the grapefruit. It was very tasty at 25% sweet. I liked the pulp! Hubby's champion milk tea was good. Tried the yuzu apple shiso which was very refreshing. Da hong pao was creamy and light. Everything was good!

Highly regarded as one of the best boba places in LA. And I don't think I can dispute that. Bubble tea flavors have gotten wackier and wackier over the years, and at the end of the day, they all kind of taste the same. What really sets Odd One Out is the boba. Their recipe just blows everyone else out of the water. The Champion Milk Tea is a simple combination of red oolong tea and milk foam, but along with the boba, it somehow manages to make this basic recipe taste exquisite. If you want traditional bubble tea but to the highest standards, definitely come here.

The staff was very nice and they're well trained. Everyone was super fast and efficient despite all the drink orders. Some bench seating indoors but parking is a $5 minimum in the underground structure. I got 10 drinks to be as fair as possible but I still like torotea in Diamond Bar better. I do appreciate the variety of tea and jelly/boba types but they kind of blend together a little bit whereas each torotea flavor stands on its own. Icy Peak: 5/5 my favorite. Lots of nuanced notes and really unique. Champion: 4/5 solid milk tea with a kick. Iron Buddha: 3/5 definitely different than the other Iron Buddha's I've had (RIP Orobae). I think it's better the more you drink it. Wintermelon Lemon: 4/5 very zesty and refreshing. Better off at 50% sugar. Pistachio Matcha Strawberry: 3/5 mixed feelings as some friends could taste the pistachio while I didn't think the matcha flavor was strong enough. Strawberries were good though. Hokkaido soba: 4/5 like a roasted oolong or barley milk tea. Solid and strong. Jade Oolong: 3/5 tastes like Jasmine and Oolong had a baby. Very strong. Yuzu Osmanthus: 4/5 it's good but not as good as torotea's. Yuzu could be a little stronger. Chai ABC: 2/5 I think maybe they should rename this to a chai lite. It's not as spicy or heavy on the spices like a real chai. It's baby chai for beginners. Coconut Cold Brew: 5/5 coconut juice on steroids with baby coconut shreds. Super soft and jelly textured. Recommend for coconut lovers. Overall, I wouldn't make the drive from Orange County just for boba again but it's good if I'm nearby.

Food/drinks: liked that they had several tea options and their jelly is made in house and it's SOO good! Atmosphere: cute, only bench seating Service: super sweet! They let us sample the jelly Price: normal!

Stopped by to get a drink after having lunch nearby and wanted something on the refreshing side. Odd One Out is well-known for their teas and is one of the more popular boba shops in LA. I came in and there was no line so I was able to order my drink right away. I settled on their seasonal Yuzu Apple Shiso drink and it was so refreshing. It was a great blend of flavors and the yuzu with the fresh apple juice mixed well with the shiso. My drink only took a few minutes before it was ready. The interior has some seating available while you wait for your drink and there are even free samples for you to try if you want to taste their latest drink. They have a variety of other drinks like milk teas and smoothies if you want something else and their signature teas that have won awards before including their Champion Milk Tea. I will say that one detraction is that their drinks are on the pricey side. Most drinks range from $7 to $8 which is steep so I would recommend only coming in once in a while or as a treat since their drinks are quite good.

First time coming here! My friend and I both ordered the Jasmine Green tea, but I had mine with oat milk. I was pleasantly surprised how good the drink was with oat milk! Ohh highly recommend the Jasmine "boba", the texture is more like jelly than boba. Service was quick and the cashier was sweet, she helped me decide on what drink to get. I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine at night. I will be back to try their specialty drinks next time!

Checked out Odd One Out Boba Tea and grabbed the yuzu tea at 75% sweetness -- and it was really good. Super refreshing, bright citrus flavor, and the balance between tart and sweet hit nicely. You can tell they use quality ingredients. Only reason it's not a full five stars is that even at 75% sweet, I was hoping for just a bit more sweetness. Still, it's a solid drink and I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu.

My friend and I stopped into Odd One Out over the weekend when the tea craving struck us. This shop is a little easier to go to than some others in Sawtelle because the parking isn't quite as wild. Almost all of their teas have won various awards so rest assured, you are drinking high quality ingredients - actual tea leaves and such - not some powders. I had a basic but beautiful Iron Buddha Oolong ($5) which was rich in flavor with some firewood feels to it. I love a smokey drink so this was just my style. It's really cool how they give you details about the teas, too! Mine was from Taiwan! I'll def be back.

Good quality milk tea and toppings, but expensive.   I got the regular (or smaller) sized Champion Milk Tea with an add-on of silken boba and regular sweetness and it was good! The milk and cream wasn't heavy and the tea flavor was perfect and not too strong or weak. I also loved the silken boba which was unique.   For my criticisms, I do believe it is pricey for what you get. A regular sized milk tea with an add-on topping for $9 is a bit too much. Also, I don't like how the menu is not transparent about the sizing and prices relative to the size. I didn't see any sizes on there and I'm assuming the prices on the screens are for the regular sizes with no prices being show for the larger sizes which is confusing.   Also, the bobaristas serving me weren't too friendly or welcoming.   Overall, an okay experience here. I would maybe get something here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way due to the higher prices for standard milk tea.

Serivce is terrible. I ordered in person there from begining but they totally lost my order until 30 min. They realized it when i asked them at the end.. I feel so weird that people order after already got their drink, then i asked that girl, and she just asked me if i order online or person. I told her i order in person, then she told me to wait until she call my name without looking order list or asking me my name to check it. I go back to my sit and wait until they are totally free. I asked them again, then they opened system and check my name So terrible

The tea is really good here, albeit pricey. So far, I've tried the Wintermelon, pistachio and strawberry matcha, and the Hokkaido soba. In order of preference, I would say Wintermelon, Hokkaido, and then the Pistachio strawberry matcha. Wintermelon and Hokkaido are both caffeine-free, which is a bonus for me because I can't drink caffeine after 11 am, and this place doesn't open until 12 pm. Savings tip -- Doordash has a $5 off coupon, which you can use on your first order, which helps a bit since most of their drinks are around $8 each. They validate parking for 30 minutes if you park in the underground garage. Service has generally been friendly. It can sometimes get packed, which is overwhelming as the space is tiny.

This is one of my current fave boba spots!! My favorite drink is their Golden Buddha Silk Boba with their Jasmine silk boba! The tea flavor is strong and delicious, and their silk boba is amazing. I love the texture of it and it's more of a chewy jelly than your traditional boba. Their drinks are definitely on the pricier side so keep that in mind. This boba shop is located in Sawtelle so parking can be a challenge as there's mainly street parking. The shop is pretty small with only a couple benches so it's more of a grab and go place. The service is fast, and the workers are friendly and will explain their menu (since their drink names are more untraditional). Highly recommend if you're in the mood for high quality tea and silk boba!

It's a really cute space with an educational wall of the different teas they use and their origin. You can smell the leaves and maybe it'll help your tea choice. They also have some merch you can buy. They have a bench inside but nowhere else to sit. I've been here a couple of times and the last time I was here, the manager or owner was doing some tea tastings and trying out a new recipe gathering live feedback. I liked that a lot and it's a great way to engage with customers. He was very adamant about making sure we liked our drinks and if there were any issues to let him know. My friend tried the Hokkaido Soba and didn't like it. I didn't mind it, although if you're looking for a sweet drink, this might not be for you. We went back and told the manager and he kindly made a new drink free-of-charge for my friend. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try it but a star is docked off due to the steep price point. There are definitely cheaper places down the street.

Milk teas are delicious, I especially like the fact that they have the Oat milk option and that it's actually just as creamy as the regular milk! I've tried a couple but the seasonal strawberry matcha with boba hits different lol! The popular Champion Tea was okay but I usually go for the seasonal flavors because well.. They're just different!! Extra plus is they don't fill your cup up with a ridiculous amount of ice like some places.. Cheat Code- If you have DoorDash, click on Going Out and they have a coupon that can be scanned in store that will save you a few dollars! Don't know how long it will be there but it's definitely a good look!

So my boyfriend has been on a "surprise me with boba binge" lately and so I have the opportune time to officially compare all the different types of boba on the westside and give a direct comparison: * TW 2023 Taiwan Milk Tea Winner + Silk boba * it was good but not "winner good" and not "good for $10" good. They recommended to get 50% sweetness (as they said that's the normal sweetness) however I totally should've gotten 25% sweetness. The reason is because even with 50% sweetness, each sugary sip masked the tea flavor so it was hard to judge the tea quality by itself. The wintermelon crystal boba was nice but not good enough to be better than the traditional black honey boba. The wintermelon crystal boba was cut in squares, more rigid and was more similar to grass jelly than chewy mochi boba. Nice to try but I think this is more "marketing scheme" and damn did the marketing scheme get me because I tried this boba since it said 2023 Winner. Size: definitely on the smaller size especially the price. * This milk tea boba is already $9 which is pretty pricey compared to other quality boba shops. * what's more, is that it costs +$1 extra to upgrade to a large size but a large size is only 22 oz where as other boba places sometimes automatically already serve 24 oz Bobas with the price range $6.25-$7.25. This pop up shop is featured at one of the "consistently changing pop up stands" on 3rd street promenade so I'm not sure if that affects the "kitchen" aspect of curating boba or not. If price wasn't a concern I'd get this again to try a different boba and to try a less sweet option so I could rate the tea quality itself. If I'm just searching for the best boba on the westside then I'd try somewhere else.

I ordered the champion milk tea (0%, 5 piece ice) with the Jasmine silk boba. The tea was so smooth and I liked how the silk boba was a different texture than the typical boba, almost like a firmer jelly consistency. I enjoyed the flavor of the silk boba and liked how it wasn't overly sweet. It was definitely the priciest boba drink I've purchased but could taste the quality of the tea and I enjoyed trying it! They have some of their tea samples to try (self serve) as well! The shop was a bit tricky to find the first time. It is located around the corner past the bakery (Artelice Patisserie). Don't forget to ask for parking validation if you parked in the structure (good for 30mins).

I came here with some friends after eating lunch on Sawtelle. I had heard good things, but my experience didn't quite match my expectations. For some reason, the menu screen wasn't working, so I was doing my best to browse their menu on my phone. Hard to really process all of their options on a phone screen instead of the big tv. I ended up ordering the Yuzu Apple Shiso. It was nice and refreshing, but I wouldn't be dying to get it again. They do have some benches inside, but there isn't a ton of room to sit and enjoy. It seems like you're more expected to take the drinks on the go. I'd come back to try some other drinks but my current experience was just average.

Parking is rough LOL but came on a saturday night and I think we parked in the street near by but parking was sus there. Heard a lot of good things so I tried their champion milk tea with boba but I wish I got their jelly I liked it more than the boba. The tea was more milky than teay to me. Super great staff and drinks came out fairly quickly. I would come more if it wasn't so far!!

Such nice staff but not my favorite tea shop in the area. The yuzu osmanthus was far too bitter for my taste, and the milk tea must have had powdered milk in it because my stomach was upset after. Parking is difficult during peak times. With so much competition around Sawtelle, there is a very high bar and Odd One Out isn't in my top 3.

Yum! Got the Olympic milk tea and I really enjoyed it. Not too sweet and had a solid tea flavor. Service was quick. The parking lot in this plaza is small but I went the day after Christmas so I was able to go in and out quick.