Chicha San Chen

I'm so glad we have this chain here it's one of the best!Teas are amazing and strong enough to shine through the cream The fruit teas have a really nice flavor tooGreen tea with cream and boba is my go to milk tea. The boba has a good chewIt can get pretty busy but they work fast

The most perfect boba tea. PERFECT. Not too sweet, made from high quality tea, the flavor was refined and the drink had a wonderful balance to it. My drink also was topped with a thick and creamy, salty and sweet, DECADENT mousse on top and WOW. WOW WOW WOW.The boba was perfectly fresh and chewy. I keep saying perfect because that's the best word to describe these drinks and this place. PERFECT.The staff is kind. It takes a bit of time for your tea to come out and it gets crowded, so it might be better to take your drink to go.

I've tried a lot of boba places over the years and Chicha San Chen is by far the best boba shop. I tried this place the last time I was in Austin and I knew I needed to go back because the drinks were so memorable. I got a couple drinks this time and the best one is the High Mountain Pouchong Tea with orange. The tea itself is really flavorful with a light orange taste which didn't overpower the drink.The shop itself is really spacious, but it gets so busy that it's very hard to find seating. It's very busy on the weekends, but the people who work there are really fast and they're all very nice.

Don't come expecting classic milk tea. It's actually fresh brewed tea like you'd make with a tea bag at home and you have to pay extra to add milk/cream. I got the green tea since that's what they're known for, added mousse and tapioca. It was just OK, 6/10. The beverage tasted like something I could make at home, nothing special. And the tapioca was too firm and not that sweet, I've had much better. The drinks are also over priced, $7+. The ambiance was very clean and aesthetic, seems like a cool place to hang out if you can find seating (it's pretty small). Service was mediocre, they didn't smile or offer suggestions so we just ordered at the little kiosk to not be a bother. Overall it was just a mid experience. Won't be coming back.

I must preface this review saying that since their grand opening there have been quite a few changes. In the beginning I really liked how they allowed you to really customize your drink from the percent sugar and ice level to picking your toppings as well as your tea of choice. I especially liked how they even let you sample the different teas which honestly did taste better.However, now they streamline your options which I guess is helpful if you are more indecisive. Although I prefer more choices, the popular drinks they highlight honestly aren't bad. I just wished they had the taro balls available more consistently as the few times we've visited it's been hit or miss. Oh also the price is a bit higher but I do like a stronger tea presence and their presentation is so nice.

Yes, your boy found another Chicha in another state. Still sad I missed out on the Toronto location but that's another story.Store front wise, this is a relatively large space and there's seating along the sides. Still probably not a stick around type of place though.Drink wise, chicha is very consistent across the branches and this location still has a prominent tea flavor with all their drinks. I finally got to try the seasonal taro drink and got the milk tea with taro balls and taro paste. It was really good, nicely chewy taro balls and slightly sweetened taro paste. I wish it had more of a taro flavor to the tea but its a milk tea with taro and not a taro milk tea. Regardless, another A+ for this franchise and glad there's one sort of close to me. Can't wait till they open one up in Houston!

The few times I've been here it hasn't been crowded so the drinks come out fast. You can order at the counter or order at one of the kiosks. The location is a bit random and unappealing from the outside. But once you step inside, its simplistic decor is quite inviting, you can see them make the drinks fresh in front of you. Their milk tea with taro ball and taro paste is my go to order. Have tried a few other items which were solid too. The drink carrier is cute and unique. It is on the pricier side for boba; they only offer one size and it's not that big hence 4 stars instead of 5.

Sad they were closed during Thanksgiving day, but at least they were open the next day!Parking lot is a busy as ever, though we got lucky that a spot opened up. It's a slightly awkward part of the road so getting in/out is slightly annoying.The tea is fantastic as ever. They individually and freshly brew EACH drink. It's like the perfect extraction since they use a machine not unlike an espresso machine, which apparently was custom designed for the company. They measure the loose-leaf tea, put it in a portafilter and bam you get your tea. Not overly bitter and just the right amount of sweetness (note: less sugar than most places!) The boba is great too!This place is busy! There are seats but it's not great for extended studying, likely on purpose since this store is small and there's soooo many people that come through during the day.

Amazing milk tea spot! Came here on a Friday night and the place was pretty popping. I ordered the High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Lemon Juice and Mousse. So good! I let my friends try it and they both agreed mine was the best pick of the night. This was my first time here and I can't wait to stop by again!

Reviewed Jan 2025I'm cautiously optimistic about giving this place a 5 stars because quality can go down soo easily with austin food establishments.I however really like their tea - what made them stand out with competitors. Very fresh and crisp! They allow you to customize sweetness as low as 50, 30% and light ice etc. I dont like my boba super sweet so I usually do 30%Had their Taro milk green tea with taro balls and taro paste. It taste very good and tea is refreshing. Good boba chewiness too. Note that the taro balls are not exactly the texture of standard boba. This made a great sweet treat 8.5/10The oolong milk tea boba is also good but not as flavorful 8/10They do all counter ordering and orders came out within 10 mins or so depends on how busy it is