Tapioca Express

This is a spot by the 7-11. It's small and not too bad. What sucks is that i have a feeling they're going out of business. When i came in it was only one guy working, probably the owner. I got a few drinks and some food. The ambiance is very slow. So have patience for that one worker. The drinks were mid. Not too bad and not disgusting but once again TE was good back in the early 2000's. I give the drinks a 3.5/5.The popcorn chicken still taste good. I just wish they gave more. It's still a 5/5.The French fries were a bit overseasoned but not too bad. 4.7/5The chow mein. It wasn't worth the price and it was like eating a box of grease. Great flavors and all but def not worth the price with the little amount you get. I'll give it a 3.8/5.

Had a craving for some boba and this place popped up close to where I was. Stopped in and grabbed a Peach Tea and Brown Sugar (frozen) bobaWhen we walked in and the place looked to deserted, suddenly a gentleman appeared to take our order. It was pin drop quiet inside. We tried to make a little small talk, but he was short and to the point. We didn't feel like we could ask too many questions. The drink menu was average in offerings. Enough to choose from but not too much. Both drinks were really delicious, not too sweet like some boba drinks. The brown sugar came with jelly too! I actually thought the drinks here were better than a lot of the other places I have frequented in the area. This is the reason for four stars! Unfortunately, the gentleman behind the counter wasn't too friendly and lacked customer service skills. We saw a sign inside that read "business for sale", could it potentially be because the customer service? Maybe. I would have given five stars with the customer service being good. One plus is that there is a restroom inside, cannot provide feedback as I did not use it.

This has been my go-to place not for drinks but for the popcorn chicken. I haven't had many luck finding good Taiwanese popcorn chicken since moving to this area. Can someone give me pointers? I have tried like 4 other places in the area and none have been all that great. Tapioca Express is in a convenient area right near South Coast Plaza with ample parking spaces and quiet seating spots inside. The customer service provided is friendly even if their service is on the slower side. I haven't really found a drink I like from there, but I will keep looking for it.

Saw the sign for snow drinks while leaving the parking lot and had to whip around and try it. Not sure if they'll stay long, they have it for sale.. but the snow was pretty amazing! I got the Orange Cream and it tasted just like an orange creamsicle! My man got the passion fruit with boba and finished it faster than it came. The guy working is super nice and quick! It was just him and several people ordering on a hot day and he was busting everything out very efficiently.

This place is sooo good! The yogurt drink is refreshing, tart, and perfectly sweet. The service was very quick and efficient too, we came in a slightly busy time. Seems clean and has board games for everyone to enjoy! Would recommend 100000%!

Drink is consistent and food as good too. I always know what to expect. They Don't have a lot of staff so you'll have to wait a bit for your food but it's a small shop, so it's reasonable. I love their popcorn chicken

Nice boba place first time trying it , I ordered their iced green tea . The owner is a kind man , very friendly great customer service . Thank you !

Always consistent and spicy heaven with Thai team to wash it down. Got to try this combo and send your taste buds to droolingness. The service is also very friendly.

How is this place still open? There's so many good boba shops these days, so you better be able to keep up to keep my business.I happened to eat dinner at Ritter's, so I wanted to get a little caffeine to keep me company on my drive home. I was considering going down the street to another shop, but I decided to just go here because it was in the same plaza.BIG MISTAKE.I should have seen the red flag. There were no customers in the boba shop. In this second boba renaissance (yes, we are going through a Socal boba renaissance), boba shops are usually busy, even on weekdays!I ordered my OG boba order from the days I used to go to TapEx, almond milk tea with boba. I got the regular size.And then he told me the price. It was nearly $7.Shocked, I still paid for my drink. For $7 you can go to higher end boba shops. For $7 you can get multiple toppings at some of my favorite shops! The worst part of it all was when I got my drink. I stuck with the regular size assuming it was a regular size drink I see at other boba shops. It was not. It was closer to a Tall drink at Starbucks. And then I tasted the drink. It tasted like syrup water. There was no tea taste. The boba itself was hard, not soft and chewy as I expect. Instant regret.I know my standard for boba has gone up since 15 years ago, but this place was so bad.

The friendly and fast service enlaces the experiência, and the bobagem drinks are delightful, especial Witherspoon the option tô adjust the sugar level. Free Wi-Fi isso a bônus, Maringá it a great spot tô relax or work.