Bubble Boba

★★★★☆ 4 (25)

"Drive through concept is great and the little building and decor is adorable. The boba here seems to be more syrup driven and the taste is less distinct. Service, however, cannot be beat. They add a cookie to your order and are totally fun. Lots of snacks on the menu, which we didn't try."

Honey Teahouse

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (117) • $

"I actually ordered from this place by mistake on Uber Eats a few weeks ago and nowwwww I'm addicted to their frozen hazelnut frappe with coffee jelly. I've had at least 4 and counting. This business is located right next to Katy Kids but it's not highly visible from the street so lookout. Parking stinks but the entire strip is that way. I've only stopped in for a pickup. Inside is modern and very clean. This would be a good place to post up and work for a hour if you're in between destinations with time to kill. The staff is always friendly and informative. They called once to verify details on my order which I appreciated. Drinks 5/5 - obviouslyEgg rolls 3/5 - filling wasn't very flavorful but nice crispFried fish sandwich 2/5 - the fish tasted like it had been frozen for a very long time. The sauce added nothing. The fish texture and bread did not work well together in my opinion it was too much. Maybe if it was on a soft bun instead of baguette. I'll be back for drinks but may pass on the food or try a few other items. Nice local spot."

OH MY TEA!

★★★★☆ 4.2 (121) • $

"If you're a male, go to OH GUY TEAIf you're a philosopher, OH WHY TEASwing both ways go to OH BI TEABut if you want coffee? OH MY TEAHitman or woman? Go to OH DIE TEASappy and emotional? OH CRY TEAJust broke up? Go to OH BYE TEABut if you want good drinks? OH MY TEA!Cup full of nothing? Go to OH DRY TEACup full of drugs? Go to OH HIGH TEABoba on a plane? Go to OH FLY TEABest coffee anywhere? OH MY TEA.Want some Green Curry? Go to OH THAI TEAAre you 007? Go to OH SPY TEAWanna kill Larusso? COBRA KAI TEAWant the best Cafe Sua Da? OH MY TEAWant some greasy sh**? Go to OH FRY TEADoomsday merchant? END IS NIGH TEAThink this Boba sucks? That's an OH LIE TEACuz the best coffee is at OH MY TEAWant some sexy pink hair? OH DYE TEAWant some Boba up in Illinois? CHI TEAWant some Boba on the steps in Philly? SLY TEAWant the best Coffee? It's at OH MY TEADon't wanna order? Go to TOO SHY TEAWant Korean Boba? Go to PSY TEAGot some facial scars? Try VANILLA SKY TEAWant the greatest coffee? Come to OH MY TEAJessica Alba likes OH EYE TEAAnd my baby Barbi has a YUMMY PIE, SEEShowing Yelp her Pleasers and her TANNED THIGH & VAnd then she gets rewarded with an OH MY TEA!WHATOne of my fave places for drinks in Texas. And outside of Alief/Chinatown, this is the greatest Viet Coffee you'll ever taste in the state. If you're anywhere near Hobby airport, this is the only choice to make.What to get: Cafe Sua Da, DarlingWhat to get for a Russian girl: Da, DarlingThis is one of the best chains that there is for Vietnamese coffee, although when I say chain, there's only 2 locations I know of, and this is the original. The other - on Belt 8 nearby - is just as good.There is no Vietnamese Coffee in Greater Houston that is better than this one, and it tastes absolutely divine.I love coming down here for this reason, and they're always very friendly. They know my order just like I know the order of the Bond movies cough Dr No is first cough.It's not too expensive, and the tapioca is usually good. The coffee is - as I say - second to none. I'm so glad they have a second location now, out by the belt, and I absolutely adore every sip of their Cafe Sua Da.I compare them to the ones over in Bellaire (Chinatown and Alief aka Viet-town), and these are some of the best you will ever taste. I might even like them better than the masses of stellar options along Bellaire, in fact.Now go ahead, put some respect on their Nam.****Note: They used to be called iBubble, and they're even better now they rebranded. But since I wrote a rap especially for iBubble, here's that old rap and review from the distant days of yore:If girls of the world ain't nothin' but TROUBLEThen ease your troubles with a trip to iBUBBLEYour life's in ruins, so crawl out of the RUBBLESingle scoop of tapioca pearls? Get DOUBLEIf Boba is a telescope, this place is HUBBLEThere's nowhere better from here to HUMBLENot sure why I think Bubble rhymes with HUMBLEI'll turn into Kendrick Lamar if I keep saying HUMBLEBy the way my last Yelp review went VIRALThis could be the night that my dreams might let me know all the stars are CLOSERNow can we please get back to rhyming BUBBLEBoba's swelling my belly, but I still have to GUZZLESomeone quick hurry now bring me a FUNNELI need a new belt cause I just burst my BUCKLEI'll borrow one from the Bible Belt but they can keep the BIBLENow that I bashed on religion I'm in TROUBLEAnd even more trouble cuz I already used TROUBLEF*ck it, forget it, just go to iBUBBLEWHATSuper super cute little place with a very friendly owner and some really nice bubble tea. They have good Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and as you can see from the pictures they are adding a lot of trendy stuff and they've recently renovated and it's a lovely little place which we support fully!Just don't get Bubble Tea in your eye, or you might end up with an iBubble."

Darutori - Nagoya Style Wings & Boba

★★★★☆ 4.4 (39) • $$

New Tapioca Master

★★★★★ 4.7 (402) • $

"Why 5 stars? Because my smoothie was basically perfect. --- --- --I bookmarked this place a very long time ago and finally was able to check it out. Full disclosure, we were about 20 minutes away, but I still convinced the wife that we were "close enough" to stop by. She loves boba, but was not super into the idea initially. Eventually, I wore her down and we drove way out of our way to enjoy some deliciousness. I initially opted for a limited time holiday shake, but ended up changing my order because I wanted to stick with something I definitely knew I'd love: the taro coconut smoothie. And indeed, I absolutely loved it. It was perfect. My wife ordered a thai tea, and while she can be pretty picky about those, she enjoyed hers as well.I can't say we'll be back often because we don't live nearby and don't spend much time in this area, but this is a great option that we'll re-visit if we find ourselves in this 'hood. Or, you know, within 20 minutes of it."

Pho H&K

★★★★☆ 4 (12)

"The place was clean so it was nice and refreshing to see the minute I entered. I went in at 3pm, weird time between lunch and dinner so the place was empty except for a Vietnamese couple. When dining at a specialty restaurant, it is always reassuring to see patrons who are from the same culture because it's an indication that the food is good - at least for me that's one of the signs I look out for when trying out a new place. I was greeted immediately and invited to sit wherever I liked. The place was quiet but they turned on some pop music after awhile. My server was delightful, had a nice smile on her face. She quickly took my order and even after advising me that the egg rolls might take time and asking me if it was fine if it came after the pho, the egg rolls still arrived first. I was able to enjoy both and took home my left over egg rolls and the remaining hot Jasmine tea that I ordered with my meal. Unlike other places I've tried, the pho broth was more delicate in flavor and had a clean finish on the tongue. I will come back again and looking forward to try other dishes on the menu."

Gogo Ice

★★★★☆ 4 (187)

"Came for my red bean boba and mango boba on a weekday afternoon. There were a few patrons waiting for their drinks. Despite the wait, I got mine in less than 10 minutes. Each drink with boba was $5 and they use fresh fruits instead of powder. Friendly staffs and they got some Mexican candies by the register. Also there is a loyalty card for buy 8 get 1 free drink. Cash or zelle! Love those refreshing drinks!"

The Boba Shop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (57) • $$

"I've been to this location a few times now, but I've only recently actually took the time to sit inside and I really enjoyed it.I think that I took a while to get my drinks, more than it does on the other location, but I did realize that they were quite busy so I'm not taking any stars off for that. The Bahn mi tuna sandwich is really good and I would definitely get that again, as is the taro and coconut smoothie with boba.We did not like the chocolate one that much but I think it's because it was so sweet and we didn't realize that we should have asked for a lot of sweetner. I guess now we know for next time."

Fuji Tea

★★★★☆ 4.2 (171) • $$

"Ordered Jasmine Green Tea w/ boba & Brown sugar boba milk. Shortly after waiting I was told that they were out of boba for my jasmine drink and they only had about half a scoop or less and if I'd like a different topping. Boba is my fave and what I was wanting so I was fine with the last half scoop of boba. The person was super kind and apologetic. The only reason I give less stars is because I think they should've monitored the boba more closely as it gets older and closer to the end because it seems as if the boba had broken down into the sauce making the sauce SO stringy with a weird mucus like texture. It was so unpleasant to drink. We honestly couldn't drink them because of how thick, stringy, sticky and mucus like the boba syrup was."

Hero Cha

★★★★★ 4.8 (18)

"Hero Cha is sure to save your day in Friendswood with their boba milk tea and assorted bakery items. I'm surprised a local tapioca shop opened up in the heart of Friendswood, but I'm hoping it's here to stay.Walking in, it's very brightly colored, lots of natural lighting, and a cool "Hero" theme throughout. The family that owns the place was very nice, and was telling us how they've only been open for 3 days so far.We tried their green milk tea w/ tapioca, strawberry hero milk foam latte w/ tapioca, chocolate milk tea w/ coffee jelly, and taro milk tea w/ tapioca. All the drinks were made to order, and tasted pretty good. The only thing I would maybe ask for next time is for the drink to be less sweet, but that's just my preference. The tapioca was consistently soft though which is a great sign of any boba shop.The thing that blew us away though was their freshly baked custard buns. These were AMAZING! They served them still warm and the custard filling was overflowing as soon as you broke into them. We tried their cream cheese filling, thai tea custard, and pandan custard. The bread part is as soft as a cloud, and the fillings aren't overly sweet. I would seriously come back for their baked goods alone.Hero Cha is currently still in their soft opening stage so some of their items on the menu aren't currently available yet, but they said their grand opening will be announced soon on their website. Definitely give this local business a try because their tapioca drinks and custard buns were great! Cheers!"

Pho Vi-Vi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (104) • $

"Went on a banh mi tour around the south belt area and stopped by pho vì-vì with the misses. Banh mi was good but it wasn't great, would I try it again probably maybe ‍ but I've tried other food off their menu which was better. Come go your support if you're in the area!"

Baguettea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (9)

"I came here this past Saturday on 8/18/23 with much anticipation since I saw this on someone's Instagram post. However, I was met with very much disappointment. I waited at least 45 mins to an hour, same with everyone ordered during that day. Apparently they were short staff. I mean that was fine but one thing I must pointed out though. There was a young lady working in the front that day and she was most unpleasant person. She made no initiatives to help the bosses with the busy shop. She barely did what she was told and even when she was told, she hardly wanted to move. The store was so busy but she made no attempt to say hello to any customers who walked in the store. She would just stared on the floor or stared at whatever. I dont care If she was new. That is common sense and need not to be taught. The owners tried their best to do whatever they could, but their employee action or lack of it was very aggravating. They got one of my drink orders wrong but that was fine. The sandwiches and rice dishes were very tasty but that employees behavior was beyond unacceptable."

Iza Robata•Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 (52) • $$

"It was good and needed in the area. I remember checking almost religiously for them to finally open and the time has come.Our server was really sweet, it was towards the end of the night and we were her last table so we didn't get a name but. The chef came out to see if we liked everything as well which was a wonderful touch.We got the spicy edamame which is flavorful but not spicy and my 4 yr old enjoyed those with me. 5/5Lobster bao I was really excited to try this but the meat although big pieces were a bit mushy and fishy tasting. Everything on it was fresh and it had potential with better quality meat. 3.5/5Spicy beef ramen unlike the edamame this was super spicy, my mistake and I had to request extra broth to turn down the heat, but it was delicious. 5/5And kudos for offering kids ramen bowls, my little usually gets her own adult bowl so she was mad, but she also didn't finish the entire kids bowl. She really enjoyed it and was quiet the whole time eating her ramen. 5/5I can't wait to try the yakitori at some point!"

The Creamery Teahouse

★★★★☆ 4.2 (99) • $$

K Tea Boba

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13)

"When I saw the words "Korean" "chicken" and "boba" my eyes lit up!! It's rare we get a local Asian restaurant to pop up in the suburbs of Northwest Houston!! My hubs and I decided to make it a dinner date Friday night and check out this new place nestled between a CBD smoke shop and a Mexican frutería place...and a Subway...parking is small and limited...The inside ambiance could use a little pizazz!!! It was definitely lacking decor and really embodied the "hole in the wall" atmosphere! Even though we didn't announce it was our first time, it would've been nice to know what's special or what they are known for since there was a fusion of Vietnamese and Korean food on their menu... Staff was friendly but not really present or seemed excited about their new place... We ordered:-Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Almond Pudding -Mango Passionfruit boba with Lychee Jelly -wish I could've adjusted the ice and sugar levels like other boba places...not sure if it's a thing here or not -6 pc wings (mild) with fries The fries were basic. Salted but no seasoning and nothing special The wings were either mild or spicy (no other flavor options) just sesame chicken/soy sauce style -Medium popcorn chicken Same with the popcorn chicken...flavor wise it was the same as the wings but spicy...lacked crispy-ness and was overly salty...They have a self-service utensils, napkins, and sauce bar but didn't really explain what it was for...All in all, I wished that they would've told us their story and what menu items to try...we do want to go back and try the egg rolls and banh mi...I'd recommend their wings but Not their popcorn chicken....Boba was ok!..."

Ahi Poke

★★★★★ 4.5 (144) • $$

"We love coming here for because of the quality and huge assortment of toppings. I usually get the 2 topping poke bowl with spicy salmon and the shrimp tempura. I really like their light batter on the shrimp tempura. To be honest, I have yet to finish my bowl and often wonder how anyone could even finish the 3 topping bowl!"

Kravin' Fruit Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (265) • $

"Cute decor, clean space, and friendly staff. We came here after dinner looking for sweets. They had sweet banana chips, Boba, and shaved ice with fruit and ice cream. We had the shaved ice with fruit and ice cream, and it hit the spot. My friend bought the banana chips and let me tell you they're addictive! If you're looking for a sweet drink or a sweet treat i recommend you try this place!"

No Yogurt

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

"Love coming here as it is so close to me. This is my go to spot when I'm feeling something sweet. This satisfies my sweet cravings! They have both a medium and large cup options. My fav drinks would be peach yogurt in tea and watermelon yogurt in tea both with 50% sugar and crystal boba! All the staffs here are so nice. Please come by here and let's show this place the love they deserve"

Infuzion Bubble Tea Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6) • $

"It wasn't the best but there aren't many boba tea places over in this area. The guy that made the drinks was very nice and recommended what he thought was the best there. I got the coconut mango and I wasn't too big on it. The other person I was with got just the mango and it was decent. I will probably try something else if I go by there again, I heard the green tea drink is pretty good."

Tapioca Blossom

★★★★☆ 4 (26)

"What a pleasant surprise to see a replacement for The Boba Spot, which I loved before CoVid19 pandemic. Now, it's a new normal that we all have to endure.I hardly come by this area since everyone is working from home. Driving from Chinatown takes about 20 minutes for errands, like pickup mail or shipping something at PO Box Etc or shopping at The Home Depot, I always look for something to cool me down.Just few months ago, I saw a banner up "Tapioca Blossom" on the building. I normally don't pay too much attention to temporary signs for restaurants. But this time, I want to make a point to give it a try.I invited my coworker to try their boba milk tea. Him and his kids were happy with their drinks. Me on the other hand, I didn't like my Artichoke Drink. But I really wanted Pennywort Drink from the menu but they don't carry it along with a lot of items. That was a major turn off which reminds me of The Boba Spot refusing to modify menu. At least Tapioca Blossom doesn't advertise things they can't make from the kitchen. The Boba Spot left a giant menu on the window to show their hot food that they could never serve because there was no full kitchen. I really hope Tapioca Blossom would remove that useless window covering. I regretted that I added too many toppings in my drink. Boba aka tapioca balls were cooked to perfection. But I don't understand why herbal jelly was cut to strings. The entire drink was very distant from Nuoc Mat as I remembered."

Aloha Tea

★★★★☆ 4.4 (12)

"Five stars for the Banh Trang Tron alone. The fruit teas were ultra sweet. My sister even asked for half sugar but not sure if the cashier understood the request so she ended up taking it back home to dilute it down. The fried rice flour cakes were ok in my opinion but my brother and baby sister loved it. We did have a wonderful time here. Our game of Jenga got pretty intense. They have a few other games available to keep your group entertained. I even saw some microphones so they prob have some karaoke sessions breakout that would be fun as well. It really is a super cute shop that sells yummy Asian treats. Ohhhh...I forgot about the Korean hot dog which I didn't get a chance to take a pic of. They actually almost forgot to bring it out but it really wasn't too much to talk about. We've had better elsewhere but it was a nice snack to start our food tour of the day."

The Teahouse Royal Oaks

★★★★☆ 4 (11)

"Although Teahouse is a chain, quality varies from location to location. This spot is very clean and the employees were polite. The boba had the perfect amount of chewiness and sweetness. Would definitely recommend this location"

Oh My Tea! - Main St.

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this boba shop in Pearland. Previously, it was a family owned establishment that also served boba. I am so happy that this new boba spot is a drive thru as well. The customer service was top-tier, and the prices were affordable. (Boba was included in drink price). They had lots to choose from, and they have some food items. I was looking forward to popcorn chicken, but they don't offer it. I ordered a taro coconut smoothie with boba and egg pudding. It was soo good, and creamy. I think that the boba could've cooked a little longer, but it still had a good consistency. I will definitely be back!"

Formosa Bubble Teahouse

★★★★★ 4.9 (98) • $$

"Why 4 stars? Because if we lived nearby, we would definitely stop in here often. --- --- ---I've had Formosa bookmarked for quite a while now, and we finally stopped in to visit. I understand why they have such great reviews because the customer service here is top notch. Both of the people working here could not have been more friendly. I was incredibly tempted to order the chocolate banana smoothie only because it's a bit different of an item that you'll see at a typical boba shop. But I ended up being boring and and going with my usual: taro/coconut. My honest feedback here is that it was good, not great. It could have used a tad more sweetness.One of the people working here mentioned that they do a hot taro drink, which definitely piqued my interest. I have never had boba in a hot beverage before and would definitely love to try it in the future, as well as that chocolate banana concoction."

Fusion 36 Degree

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $

"After a bad experience at LTK crawfish which left a horrible taste in my mouth, I wanted to get some milk tea to help me forget that I just spend $50 for some overcooked mushed up crawfish. I'll tell you this, Fusion 36 degree made me forget about it. I ordered the honey dew milk tea with egg pudding. Oh my God, my drink was refreshing & tasty; it definitely was a unique combination but it all came together. The decor was cutesy & our cashier was extremely nice & soft spoken; she was very pleasant to deal with. Overall, great drink & service so I'll definitely come back."

Tea Bear Teahouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (37)

"Why 5 stars? Because this is such a great boba shop to have nearby. --- --- ---We recently moved to Woodforest and have been loving it, but one thing that is definitely lacking in the area is boba tea. And when I say lacking, I mean it's pretty much non-existent. We previously lived in Tampa and had our choice of at least 10 different boba places within 5 miles. And I grew up in Friendswood and we had plenty of boba - even in the 90's and early 00's. So the lack of boba here on the northside has been disappointing.Fortunately, we've been stalking the progress of this shop every day as we drive by and heard they just opened up - great timing with us moving here 3 weeks earlier!And I'm happy to say that this particular shop is going to be one of my favorite spots in the area.I don't think I have ever seen "White Chocolate Strawberry" as an option on a boba smoothie menu, so I couldn't resist. And I think it was even better than it sounded. It legitimately tasted like a white chocolate strawberry cake, but in boba tea form. There's not a single option out of the 18 on the smoothie menu that does not look appealing to me. I literally might just go one-by-one and order them all.They also have some crazy concoctions on the menu like:Summer Desire: Sparkling mango with popping mango bobaLavender Kiss: Sparkling lavendar with popping yogurt bobaGrasshopper: Lychee Green Tea with cucumber juice and basil seedsEven the creamy taro tea looks intriguing!There is a small food menu, as well, but on their third day open, there was no food. I look forward to trying that soon.The only negative part of our experience is that my wife did not enjoy her go-to drink: thai tea. It just was not very sweet. So if you're looking for a sweeter Thai Tea, you may have to specify that.Thanks again to the owners for bringing a needed business to the area!"

Ca Phe Phin

★★★★★ 4.5 (200) • $

"Came here right before the Space museum bc we all need coffee in our life. I love the idea of having a Vietnamese coffee cafe. It has your traditional vietnamese coffee with condense milk and the slow drip but with a hint of vanilla. Very unique.I got the lavender chai and it was delish. Not super sweet and not overly lavender. I love their unique twist on a coffee cafe. This makes it available for everyone to try something new but also familiar.I would love to see an egg coffee on their menu which is very popular in Vietnam. Sounds weird but tastes like tiramisu. Also I would love that the cafe is more open since there is only one worker when I went it, would show that someone is working and making the coffee fresh (like Starbucks) rather than an empty counter."

Domoishi - Eldridge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

"Came across this place while we were visiting Houston. Service was awesome and food was great. Portions a large and since we ordered take out they packed it in this cute little bag. We recommended the place to my sister since she's local. Btw, they serve delicious bobas. Definitely a must try."

Vina Deli

★★★★☆ 3.9 (174) • $

"The customer service here is top-notch. The lady that answered the phone is extremely nice. She is very personable and explained everything to me regarding the menu.Food: I went with a traditional Vietnamese sandwich which was absolutely amazing. I opted for the beef and barbecue pork and it was grilled to perfection. I really like the sandwiches here. You can tell that use great quality product ingredients. The chicken eggroll was good as well. They have quite the menu and I look forward to trying several things off their menu. I will be back here very soon. I believe this was my first or second time here I can't remember but I was told they're under new management so if you haven't been here in a while you're in for a treat. They're doing a very good job here and I look forward to coming here for many years to come."

Simon’s Chinese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (18)

"My friends catered from here for their event and Simon himself delivered the food. We didn't know what to expect since the restaurant was brand new. He spoke English, Cantonese, and Mandarin which was helpful. The food was boxed well and organized. The hits of the night were the sweet and sour pork and the spicy fried fish filets. I could've ate multiple plates of both those alone. The noodles were a miss, not much flavor. Great food overall!"

Sunright Tea Studio - Houston

★★★★☆ 4.1 (43) • $$

"It's always a tradition that after a big meal I always have to get some boba. I participated in the yelp week for Sunright a couple months back at the Katy location & I thoroughly enjoyed it. This location opened a few weeks back & I'm happy to see another solid boba spot by my house. Was it the best? Nah, but it was good enough for me to come back the next day. On my return I brought Tiffany J. She's not really a boba connoisseur but when you're with me, you gotta get boba. She ordered the grapefruit Jasmine tea & she said it was good. I am not a fan of grapefruit because it has a bitter aftertaste but I need to try this drink next time. So far I was able to try 4 of their drinks. My favorite was their watermelon cooler, it was refreshing, sweetness was on point & tea flavor was present. There was nothing more I could've asked for & so satisfying that I ordered it the next day. My least favorite was their Sunright Milk tea; it just doesn't taste as good as the fruit version of it. Honestly it just tasted like milk & tea with no substance to it. The mango jasmine tea was text book good, perfect amount of tea flavor. The decor is bright & well decorated with instagram worthy type of layout. The service was decent but minimal, we stood in line but it seems like the cashier didn't want to take our order so we went to the kiosk. The kiosk is simple & user friendly but it's annoying that the system will ask for us to tip when the cashier didn't even take our order. Did I end up tipping? Of course, 2-3 dollars isn't going to hurt me but when you don't provide any service beside giving us our drinks, I shouldn't have to tip you. Overall, a solid boba spot in the Chinatown area, I DO RECOMMEND."

Bobarista

★★★★☆ 4.3 (75) • $

"There is so much boba in Houston that even in a parking lot next to my favorite casual Vietnamese place (#1), there are options like Bobarista. As far as I know it, they're not a chain and the branding is definitely on point. Given their success over the last year, I wouldn't be surprised if another location found it's way somewhere around South Houston. For now, this place is solid enough to be a repeat customer, which is what I've been the last few months now.Located in the heart of the growing Little Saigon (#2) enclave, Bobarista is definitely an Asian owned and the staff is definitely very strong on the Viet front. The place is absurdly clean, almost like the place is new. Bathrooms and WiFI are in very good standing, which makes this place an ideal study / work spot as well.My strawberry matcha wasn't the best looking drink but thankfully the taste beat out the aesthetics. It isn't the premium drink that has captured the nation, but certainly better than other similar versions at other boba spots. I tend to prefer their milk tea over the fruit tea, with the green milk and coffee milk tea being the overall go-tos.They also serve mangonadas and the peach orange lemongrass is somewhat underrated. I also strangely like their sodas, with the mojito, strawberry, and house signature Bobarista soda. I haven't dived down the smoothie route yet, but I sense I'll be doing that again soon.The staff looks bored often. There isn't a lot of people here that often, so I am hoping that it'll change soon. For now, I still give them a thumbs up and hope I can learn to indulge in other items to keep me coming back. ___________(#1) Viet Food To Go: https://www.yelp.com/biz/viet-food-to-go-houston(#2) South Belt Ellington Lil Saigon."

Piccolo Snowman

★★★★★ 4.6 (11)

"Don't let the menu intimidate you and they are happy to give you samples. The night that we were there they were slow and brought us an entire tray of samples to show off their flavors. Here is a product break down. The Coolisimo, which is Italian ice with your choice of flavors. The Affagoto, a layered mix of their Italian Ice and Ice Cream. This was my choice, I went with the Dirty Boba and it was delicious. Strawberry will be the next flavor I will try, since the sample was delicious and made with fresh fruit. The other products are their ice creams and Boba Teas. This is a must try place. You will thank me later."

Lien's Viet Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (89) • $$

"Was googling Vietnamese food in the med center for lunch and found Lien's Viet Kitchen. It's closer than tracking out to midtown and the food was surprisingly delicious! I got the lemongrass tofu vermicelli with pork eggrolls and it was fantastic. Just what I was looking for! I find that Houston really doesn't serve fresh Vietnamese herbs with their vermicelli bowls and I feel it adds so much flavor. But most places here just do shredded lettuce, cucumbers and pickled veggies. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the eggrolls crispy and flavorful and the lemongrass tofu was good. I find myself craving vermicelli bowls from this place often but unfortunately they aren't open on Sundays, which is when I want it most. They also make their own fresh baguettes for Banh mi and their Banh mi are a good size. I always say I want to try them, and my coworkers love them, but love the vermicelli too much! Give them a try!"

Tea Bubblers

★★★★☆ 3.9 (86) • $

"Good tea! We got there as they were about to close. I felt the urgency - I get it. The tea is good! We bought 3 and took them to go. My sister loves this place so we will be back!"