Tea 'n' Bowl
Tea 'n' Bowl
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Ipoh Char Kuey Teow
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Char Kway Teow Pan Fried Noodle
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Vy D.
Jan 8, 2025
This place is a gem! This restaurant is very small, try to make a reservation if you can but they do have walk in dine in service. They also have quick carry out bubble tea service. It's a small restaurant filled with cute toys, plushies, figures, etc available for purchase.Parking is street parking around campus and can be difficult to find. There are some neighborhood side streets that you can find and walk over.We got a few dishes to try and they were all fantastic! I really liked the Curry Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and the Hong Kong chicken was crispy and seasoned very well. They offer so many different dishes and options and they're all made well. Their prices are affordable and their portions are quite big. I recommend trying dishes from each category, you can't go wrong.We also got a couple bobas and I get my usual, durian milk tea. They're one of the only places I know that has this flavor option and they make it well. Overall, the quality of food is great and tastes delicious.Staff is super nice, kind, and patient. We took a little bit longer to order but our server was so nice. Our server recommended a few dishes and we got a couple and those were fantastic!I would recommend this place for a casual date, small group, authentic dishes, and delicious boba. Overall, a very comfy, warm, and welcoming place for delicious food and I recommend it.
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Anna V.
Nov 27, 2024
Might be some of if not THE best Takoyaki in all of Cincinnati. The menu is so packed and fulfilling it can be a little overwhelming, but I can promise you that EVERY menu item is delicious and fulfilling.The servers (and owner?) are both so kind. We had a wonderful time talking with them. And the environment is an experience in and of itself. I like the different CDramas they sometimes play. It's entertaining!
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Oneya O.
Nov 17, 2024
I got my fave from Tea n Bowl this week and couldn't believe I hadn't reviewed them before. Time to rectify that right now! Like many Cincinnati places, Tea n bowl offers a variety of cuisines, however the Malaysian food really stands out from the rest! I almost always get the Ipoh Char Kuey Teow. Affectionately known as CKT, the slightly spicy noodles, plump shrimp, and fish cakes in this dish are an addictive and satisfying combination. I also never miss the Hokkaido milk tea. This is probably my favorite milk tea in the city. No need for boba- the flavor is top notch. In person, I've always received great service and via food delivery, my food was hot and delicious. You just can't go wrong.
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Scott M.
Mar 23, 2024
This tchotchke-laden dining hall boasts Malaysian, authentic Chinese and American Chinese menus, as well as Bubble Teas.Tea 'n' Bowl will have you coming back to explore again and again. Nestled near campus up in Clifton, this is a great spot for walkup and carryout. They offer dine-in, but it is by no means a large space. Definitely worth checking out more than once.
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Rachel K.
Jun 25, 2023
I started going to Tea 'n' Bowl when I was a college student at UC and I was so glad to see it's still thriving so many years later.We walked in and I noticed that they have a lot of fun items to browse in the shop, trinkets, keychains, stickers, jewelry and more. There are a limited amount of dine in seats as well as a kiosk up front to make to-go orders.We opted to place a to go order for a couple milk teas and I ordered a coconut almond milk tea and my husband ordered a Thai tea. I browsed all the little gift items while we waited for our drinks. It was a bit claustrophobic in there, but you could easily wait outside if you prefer.My tea was delicious, just like I remember from my college days and my husband enjoyed his Thai tea as well. I wish we had time to stay for food, the menu has changed but I see people on Yelp have amazing things to say about their menu items. Next visit we'll have to stop in again.
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May C.
May 20, 2023
In the middle of nowhere ohio, I was excited to hear there was a restaurant that specifically served Malaysian food. My family is from Malaysia and I missed the food having not been back in ages. I actually tried the laksa when they did a stall at the Asian Festival. I decided to try the wat dan hor.. something I missed, the noods were good!The roti was ok.. I was really expecting a fresh variety like the picture on the menu. This round pancake one that arrived was ok. The curry puffs were a little too fried, but had good flavor. Husband said the chicken was really good but the rice was a little too moist. The veggies looked well cooked (vibrant colors and not near death.)I would definitely visit again and try some other dishes
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Sami L.
Aug 27, 2024
Best boba tea I've ever had! I had the strawberry boba, and it tastes like strawberry pocky! There crab Rangoon is amazing, a little pricy, but if you have the money, it's worth it! The service is amazing! Very nice people. It's a very cute place. They have a lot of little trinkets and charms, I'm sure you'll find something you like!
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Monica V.
Nov 15, 2023
I loved the food in this place I got the Nasi Lemak (Malaysian curry) and was very impressed with the flavor profile. I asked the owner for recommendations and that's what she recommended and it didn't disappoint. Also got a toro ice tea and it was so good... the place is a small hole on the wall type place but I would recommend for sure.
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Jimmy L.
Sep 24, 2024
Delicious, with flavors that really hit home. The balance of seasoning and freshness was spot on. I'll definitely be back for more!
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A B.
Dec 24, 2024
The ambience and service are excellent and the food was amazing. You could go so many times and try something new every time and I bet it will all be good. I even tried bubble tea for the first time though I don't like sugary sweet drinks and it was so fun. This would be a fun place to bring a preteen for a special occasion because they have so many trinkets for sale that are right up the preteen girl alley.
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