Tan-Cha

This was quite disappointing for a number of reasons. One, the drinks are either WAY too sweet or no sugar at all!! Second, toppings like lychee and boba are not squishy, but strangely firm. Third, is there no sugar level or anything that we can control?? If there is, we were never informed of it by the person we ordered to.

Pretty good teas! I enjoy the foam drinks. Very clean and comfy store.

Stopped by for some milk tea and was pleasantly surprised! Super cute little place with decent seating. The cheese foam and tiramisu foam were fantastic. The cup design was great too for boba and sipping the milk tea. Prices weren’t too bad considering the quality. Would definitely recommend!

i chanced upon tan-cha while i was in ktown. only downside is the parking- there were no available lots nearby so we had to park somewhere and walk about 10-ish mins. i love the aesthetic of the shop, it was extremely clean and cozy! we were the only ones there so we got our drinks really fast. i ordered the milk tea creamio and it was pretty good. i would def go there again to try out other drinks!! :)

Fun little tea place to goto. Tried their #1 tea - Royal Ceylon Milk Tea with Tiramisu Puff Cream. Very refreshing and delicious. Presentation is really nice. I like the lid on the cup. Useful for either straw or little spoon to dip into the tiramisu foam.

Very nice and clean looking place. Not too crowded at the time I was there which is around 9 something at night on a Saturday. I got the Top 1 drink which is the Tiramisu Milk Tea. It tasted different from what I'm used to with the Tiramisu on top but definitely worth a try if you have a sweet tooth. Overall a good experienced. The only downside is the parking which is I think is street parking, I parked a few blocks away and walked.

It's a cute place that provides good boba if you're in KTown LA. The packaging is cute and the beverage tastes great, with so many options to choose from. My only issue is that there is not a lot of parking especially during Friday rush hour.

😋Soo delicious! When we went there was one in store order before us, however we could tell they were slightly overwhelmed by their online orders. Right after we placed our order a huge group came in. I felt bad for two behind the counter already struggling to keep up. Needless to say it took a while, but we'll worth the wait. Extreme attention to detail, quality ingredients, friendly service. I highly recommend. We will be back and we don't mind if we have wait again.

Establishment is clean and well lit. Staff was kind and helpful. I ordered the Top 1, with caramel boba. It has a tiramisu puff cream, which I found sweet but good. The boba was nice and chewy, and the flavor of the tea was good. Pricing was fair for boba. TLDR: Great drinks, excellent service, excellent establishment. Would recommend!

I ordered online for pickup since I was in the area, and this spot in Koreatown absolutely delivered -- truly top-tier. I drink boba almost every day, and this was hands-down one of the best I've had. I ordered the crème brûlée, quarter sweet, double boba, double cold foam -- and it was perfection. The shop itself was clean, spacious, and had plenty of seating without feeling overcrowded. It was thoughtfully designed and had a calm, uncluttered vibe. The staff was super friendly, and the service was quick. While a few tea options were out of stock (understandable on a busy weekend), everything else about the experience made up for it. Adorable packaging, amazing tea quality, and great energy. I'll definitely be back!

Came here for a drink after eating lunch at the kbbq restaurant nearby. We ordered a super fruit tea and a cheezo grape. Service was really fast and we got the drinks less than 5 minutes after ordering. Unfortunately the cheezo grape was not what we were expecting. We asked if we can get it with 0% sugar but the staff warned us that it's impossible and the lowest he can do is 25%. However, the drink tasted really sweet and tasted more like 75% sugar. My fruit tea tasted good and refreshing though.

Only $7 without tip. Yummy! They only have regular milk as an option. Matcha is perfect, the sugar they add isn't overpowering. Cheese foam is a must.

I had to check out this place since the location in Garden Grove closed down. When I checked it out last night, the inside of the store was average size and the decorations looked pretty nice. It wasn't as loud since there was only 3 other people in the store and music playing in the background. There was only one girl working and she was working hard. She took my order and I got the Brulee Thai Milk Tea with boba which was about $7. She finished my drink in about 5-7 mins even when she had other orders and was by herself. Drink was delicious, thai tea flavor was strong, just wished that it was alittle more cold. Definitely missed this place when it was in Garden Grove. Everyone should check this place out!

Ordered through UberEats, got jade milk tea with pudding, roasted oolong milk tea with boba and strawberry green tea. Both milk teas were very watery and very sugary. I requested quarter sugar and it wasn't that different from my friend's less sugar. Not a lot of tea flavor or milk flavor. Tastes like artificial sweeteners mixed with water. I can proudly say this is the worst tea I've had, and at the level of It's Boba Time. If you like milk teas from places like Yifang, Motto, Kung Fu Tea, might want to stick to what you know!

Very solid drinks, the only critique is the want of slightly softer boba. Other than that, the staff was nice and had great drink presentation.

~ high quality milktea ~ Got the Roasted Oolong milktea and it wasn't too sweet; the sugar didn't override the taste of the tea and the bobas were fresh and chewy. You also get to pick up a tiny shovel for your cream, which makes for a cute souvenir. Inside: Small square room that seats 3 parties of 1-4 people each. It's right next to a KBBQ restaurant so it will smell like Korean food when you go during dinner time.

I'll be honest, I was a skeptical about coming here due to the rating but I'm glad I gave it a shot. I've been craving boba and matcha for a while. I had to kill some time while my dog was getting groomed nearby so I figured I'd try something local while I wait. I searched. A few different spots but since this one was so close and had parking right up front I figured why not. I told the young gentleman at the cashier I'd like a matcha boba and asked what foam he suggested which was the tiramisu. I'm not a big fan of sweet drinks but I figured I'd try it since i saw on the reviews it was popular. The drink was great! The lid had a very satisfying fit to the straw and also featured a sliding cover for a large sip opening. I took a sip of the foam which was really sweet but good. I mixed it with the tea and it wasn't too sweet at all. Just perfect. The boba was fresh. I'd come back for the drink. Place looks nice and quiet compared to the busy street outside. There's a restroom out back but I believe it's shared with other neighboring businesses.

Decent bubble tea place in k town, clean and friendly, seasonal limited items promoted on screen.

Super comfy and cozy boba shop! My friend and I came by on a Saturday afternoon because we initially wanted to go to a coffee shop to study, but they were super full and we passed by tan cha and saw that they still had space available for us to sit at. There are about 6 tables available for you to choose to sit at, but there are only outlets against the walls so not every table has it. Price: milk tea with tiramisu foam was about $6 Drink: I ordered the milk tea with tiramisu foam and I thought it was just right. It wasn't too sweet or too bitter, it was a good balance of flavor and the tiramisu foam is very unique. I don't see tiramisu foam offered at many boba places, it is light like a tiramisu cake with a hint of cheese. I wouldn't say that this drink was mind blowing or anything, but I will say it's a solid choice especially if you're not sure what to choose. TLDR; Spacious boba shop where you can get your boba fix and sit down to enjoy your drink with friends or get some studying done. Menu has various drinks to offer, so if your coffee/boba shop of choice didn't have space for you, give tan cha a shot!

I got the most popular drink of Royal Ceylon with tiramisu foam. It was delicious! Super flavorful, thick foam, and almost filled me up before I had dinner plans (but I persevered.) Service was very quick too. The inside has seating. The interior was pretty dated though. The bathroom seems to be shared with other businesses and was clean.

Strawberry green tea with lychee jelly is the best here! We always go here just to get this.

Tan-Cha is such a cute boba spot! The drinks are solid--great flavor and consistency--and the packaging is super aesthetic. Perfect for when you want your boba and your Instagram to look good. Definitely a fun treat spot!

We wanted a boba drink after having dinner nearby so we stopped by Tan-cha. The service & drink were alright so I wouldn't come back here next time. Frothy Matcha Pu,er Tea With Foam ($5.75) + Caramel Boba ($0.75): If you want the frothy matcha, that's the with foam price. If you just want the pu,er tea, that's the without foam price. I thought that was a bit confusing so I think they should make their menu a bit more clear. I asked for less sweet (~75%) but think 100% would be fine as well. The drink itself was mid. The frothy matcha had a very subtle flavor so it didn't do much for the pu,er tea except make it a bit more creamier. The boba was flavors and had a good texture.

Tan-Cha is certainly unique in the foam that they put on top of their drinks. It's very thick and does add an extra flavor texture to the drink that I appreciated. But it definitely commands a premium price for that extra foam. The inside offers a little seating which is nice, and shares a bathroom with other restaurants. It's in the middle of K-Town so you know what you're getting yourself into. There's no parking anywhere so you'll have to walk here. We enjoyed it. But certainly a one-and-done experience for us.

Service is pretty quick and staff is always helpful with sharing more information about drinks and flavors. They have some seating indoors and outdoors. Drinks are tasty but a bit rich for my taste, lots of creams and sugary toppings. They have plenty of options for everyone to choose from. Parking on 6th street is probably going to always be difficult so plan accordingly.

I came here for a quick boba fix on my lunch break. There was only one employee working. The ambiance was bright and cozy. I ordered a Brown Sugar boba latte. I asked if they had any dairy alternatives, but unfortunately they only have whole milk. Although whole milk is not my preferred choice, I decided to order it anyway and give it a try. I wish Tan-Cha can add dairy alternatives such as Oat Milk or Almond Milk to their milk tea options. The boba was consistently chewy. However, the drink itself was okay. It had a few streaks of brown sugar, but the sweetness was not balanced with the milk tea itself. Towards the end and after mixing it, it felt like I was drinking milk with boba. I'm only open to try their other milk teas if they add dairy alternatives such as oat or almond milk. I'll give them another chance by trying other drinks such as their fruit teas on the menu.

Had to find street parking, but loved my lemon-y drink bc I don't drink caffeine. Also loved the outdoor seating. Never in the area, but would visit again if I was. So yum.

Red jade tea 5/5 I originally wanted the matcha foam red jade tea but ended up just getting the tea and it was still good. The tea flavor is strong which I like and it was very refreshing! My friends tried some of their other drinks and they all liked it as well! Staff was very friendly. We came on a Thursday early afternoon and we did have to wait a little bit since only one worker was there. Parking is difficult to find.

This is one of my favorite boba shops in LA! I always love ordering the royal ceylon milk tea w/ cheese foam, I haven't had any other milk tea like it. It's also very calming inside the store and you could easily do your work in this relaxing environment. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a delicious boba shop :) The staff are also super nice.

4.5 stars Unique teas and tranquil ambience :) My friends and I went during the day to grab something to drink. It tasted great and the service was great as well! I would love to go again soon to try another drink! The fresh grapefruit slush was very refreshing and you must get it with the lychee jelly!!

The tea came out in under 5 min. I was in and out fast. My girlfriend and her best friend both grabbed drinks and they enjoyed the hell out of them. The girls described their drinks as orgasmic. Highly recommended bringing a date here after dinner for a quick treat.

Love this place!!! My mom is literally addicted to the roasted oolong tea with cheese foam (and she typically hates cheese foam so this was a surprising development), and their teas have such strong flavor no matter what sweetness level you choose! My favorites have been the Uji Matcha with Cheese Foam and Strawberry Green Tea so far, but all the drinks here have been so consistently good!!! There's also typically little to no wait when we get here, so service tends to be fast too which is nice :) Definitely try this place if you're near the area!!

Absolutely in love with this drink!! Normally not the biggest fan of tiramisu but in this drink, it just works! I told the cashier I wanted a sweet milk tea drink and he recommended this one. Definitely worth the trip! When we first arrived, it was relatively empty and the drinks came out quickly. There was plenty of seating, it was well lit and tasted amazing! The boba was soft and chewy and the drink was sweet but not overpowering :) Parking isn't the easiest nearby but this place is worth circling the block for (limited) street parking Will definitely return!

Fast service, open late, various options, interesting flavor combos, relaxed vibe. My son's favorite boba place in ktown. He loves their Thai tea boba.

Pretty big spot for a drink with plenty of tables and it's a good hangout spot too! I like their tiramisu drinks.

Awesome tea..super friendly staff and to-die-for tiramisu puff cream!! I usually drink tea anywhere from 30-50% sweet. This one does not have to be adjusted in sweetness level...PERFECTION!!

Phenomenal drinks, liquid wise, but overall experience was rocky. No boba an hour after opening among other missing ingredients. Ordered the brûlée milk tea with boba and they had no boba at the moment so they offered to let me substitute. I subbed for crystal boba (agar) and they charged me the extra 75 cents even though it was a substitution not an extra topping on top of the boba that would come with the drink. My drink was just under $7 before tip so that's pricey. Drinks were pretty dang good tea and cream wise but they had literally no inventory at noon? Boba was just being made and was expected to take another 40 minutes (they open at 11). At least 6 other customers came and left because they were out of boba, strawberry, mango, or other ingredients even though they opened an hour ago. Without being able to try the boba, my rating goes down because my intention in coming to boba shops is for the boba as a topping. This combined with the fact that it had already been an hour since opening and the boba was just being made was a red flag. Frothy Matcha Puer Tea - a strong matcha foam at top with tea at the bottom, even tasty when mixed but honestly fine drinking as is. Brûlée Milk Tea - super creamy smooth and delicious but at 50% sugar it was pretty sweet so I'd definitely recommend reducing from the standard 100%. Their cream puff foam on the sides and bottom really add a thicker, viscous layer that also enhances the drink overall. Experience was poor overall but the drinks were great.

Drinks are really good But the staff seems annoyed working there :( It would be nice to get a smile back lol

After having had a pretty mediocre dinner I wanted something to literally wash it away. Tan-Cha was within walking distance so I headed that way. I am going to sound like a curmudgeon when I say this but all these new-fangled teas/options are a bit confusing/unappealing to me (cheese foam? blech) BUT the menu here is laid out pretty well-both digital, paper and posted. I ended up getting an item off their 'popular' items menu, the strawberry green tea. There are a bunch of topping options as well and I went with the yogurt popping jelly because well, it sounded the best. While I don't think any of their toppings would be bad, I definitely like the choice. The drink was in a tall cup but with all the ice it was gone pretty quick.

This was my first time trying a "cheese foam" drink and I can see why it's appealing... However, it's not for me. I've seen at other boba shops that they recommend you drink it from the top of the cup instead of through a straw to get the full experience, but again - not for me because I don't like drinking liquids (aside from water) without a straw lol. The texture of the cheese foam was thicker and had a nice sweetness and a touch of saltiness to it. Definitely reminiscent of sea salt foam, but thicc! I got the matcha latte and that portion was great, however, I wish they had non-dairy options because babyyyyy my stomach wasn't too happy after lol. It may be have been the mixture of cheese foam AND the milk, but lesson learned... I'll either have to come on another day that I am feeling brave or come back and try other items on the menu.

We stopped by after trying Quarters KBBQ and needed something sweet to end the night on a good note, and passed by this boba place. The aesthetic is so cute and minimalistic, and although our options were limited because of how late we came, their drinks that we were able to try were delicious. This is the Ceylon milk tea with no tiramisu (trying to be healthier ya know) and even though I finished my drink the next day, it was delicious. The employees were also so helpful and patient - what a hidden gem (hidden to everyone or just hidden to me)

Yo this is tea FIRE. The creamy head *pause* the smooth flavored tea lubricant *pause* - shit is BUSSIN. First time I got the one with the tiramisu which was deece - bit of a salty head *PAUSE* but the next time I got the green tea with cheese foam - holy shit. I swallowed double time no diddy. This place is definitely unique compared to other boba spots in LA. Alternatively this is my first time trying Korean Boba and if they're all like this then I need to find more K-spots ASAP. Cuz this genre is of boba can get it!!

Solid place! The tiramisu foam is really tasty & unique. The bobas are satisfying but their brown sugar boba costs .75 instead of the usual .50, and they give slightly less than other boba shops. The teas are good, and they come in very nice cups. Time between ordering and getting drinks was pretty quick. There's also some indoor seating, which wasn't that crowded on a Friday night!

Came here the other night with a group of my friends. We usually have other boba spots we frequent, but we were in the area and this place was the closest. Got the strawberry green tea which was pretty decent. I got half sweet which is what unusually do, but I probably should have gone for 75% as it tasted a bit watery. Or...like unsweetened tea I guess. Price was pretty decent. Nothing special, fairly standard. The service was a bit slow, but then again it seemed like we went during a busy time as a lot of us were waiting for our drinks, and probably a not a lot of workers on shift. Overall, a decent place. Not sure id come back unless I were in the area, but then again I do need to try more drinks to give a more fair assessment. But definitely try it for yourself.

After visiting another well known boba place and utterly disappointed I needed a redemption spot. Tan-Cha definitely stepped up and put a smile on my face. Ordered the grapefruit slushy and uji matcha with tiramisu foam. Both highly recommended. Just the right amount of sweetness for both at less sweet. Will be a must have everything I visit SoCal.

Came here craving for a smoothie and for something sweet. I ordered a mango cheeso and it definitely hit the spot! It was so good and refreshing. The cheese cream had a unique taste to it and it is very different than any other boba shop! I was skeptical about it at first, until the cashier recommended it and said that it was one of the popular choices. I heard all the other drinks were pretty good too. The only downside of this place is the parking. Street parking is available, but it is very difficult to find. There's also valet at the parking garage if you can't find street parking. Can't wait for more!

Ambiance: spacious indoor with few dining tables, two our door tables not cleaned adequately Service: friendly but not well organized, quite few people ordered after but got their drinks first Drink: standard tan-cha drink menu, you could choose levels of sugar and ice Royal Ceylon Milk Tea w/o Tiramisu Puff Cream - **** half sugar, refreshing taste, recommend White Peach Oolong Tea with Cheese Foam - *** less sugar, creamy top and light taste Price: each drink costs about $5, more or less, it depends on the toppings and add-ons

Recently tried their frothy matcha foam puer tea and was fairly impressed! Not too sweet and it kinda tastes like a red bean matcha drink. I'm a big fan of their tiramisu drinks too! FYI parking is difficult, but if you're lucky you'll find street parking.

Update: I was so disappointed and displeased that I called the store on the day of to get a refund. Said it would be processed on the day of, didn't happen. Called two days later and was told they would need to confirm with the manager first and would give me a call back. Till now, nothing.. The only good thing I can say about them is that their workers are nice but that's it.

Overall good experience. The Uji matcha was delicious and the cheese foam on top was good enough to eat as dessert on its own. I got 70% sweetness which was still pretty sweet so next time I'd get 50%. They were quick w the order and they have bathrooms in the back which are open to the public. Indoor seating is available. Boba was good! I didn't notice many lactose free options.

It's been many many years since I've been impressed with bubble tea, but this time I was struck: I hate cheese foam caps and bad tea, but this drink was phenomenal. The roasted oolong tea is quality, and the tiramisu is not sour and actually very complimentary. Highly recommend this.

Tan-Cha is definitely one of those solid tea places you'll find scattered all over the greater Los Angeles area that while you might not crave it specifically, it's a pretty good post-dinner beverage stop. I'm more into their blended drinks to be honest but most everything I've ordered have been pretty good.

- one of my top 2 places for boba in socal!! - their teas are strong, you can definitely taste it in the drink - boba is standard, stays chewy - their specialty is their foams, and they come in a variety of flavors other than salted cheese. my favorites are the salted cheese and the matcha - their foams are really thick and they give you quite a bit, so if you like foam/whipped cream, would definitely recommend giving this place a try - they'll also sometimes give you a shovel to help eat the foam/for decor - indoor seating available

I normally don't give boba shops 5 stars because I do have high standards but for ktown- Tan-Cha will get a full five starts from me. Menu selection has a good amount of options, prices are great, the cups are huge so you do get a lot of tea. The boba is always perfectly cooked and it's not overly chewy. Most importantly, the cheese foam is also pretty bomb- not too sweet and not too salty. I usually get a matcha milk tea with cheese foam or a regular boba milk tea and I can confidently say I'm sure you cannot go wrong with any drink on the menu!

Great place for the slushes! I also really enjoyed the uji matcha with cheese foam. The boba isn't as good as other locations that specialize in certain types of boba but the taste of the drinks honestly makes up for it and I just get agar boba instead. The staff is really friendly and the interior is really cute with plenty of seats and outlets. The drinks aren't overly sweet and I get 70% for everything

Boba craving finally fixed at Tan-Cha last week! What we ordered: puer tea with matcha foam and brown sugar milk tea I was a fan of the puer tea, although the tea could have been stronger. I got a seaweed boba add on, which is a healthy "boba" to replace your normal boba with. And surprisingly I liked that too. It was more like the jellies than boba but still a bit sweet and yummy. I was a bit disappointed with the brown sugar milk tea. The boba pearls weren't flavorful and just a bit bland. Overall a good experience though. The store was pretty empty for a Friday evening and spacious so that you could distance yourselves from others if needed.

First impression is all it takes...and unfortunately for Tan Cha, that's all it took...for me and my friend to walk out the door. After a few minutes of looking through their drink menu, my friend wanted to ask for recommendations. When she asked the guy behind the cashier, he rudely responded with "what do you mean" in a condescending tone. Once we were ready to order, my friend asked me what I wanted to drink. When I didn't respond fast enough, the same cashier cut us off and told us to step aside if we weren't ready. It was pretty empty so it's not like they were busy or anything - which I totally would have understood if they were. Overall, just really bad vibes to the point we didn't want to support them. Needless to say, we left and went to another boba shop :(