Mai Chi Lin

A very nice place to go after a nice meal at one of the nearby eateries. We usually get a mango pomelo sago drink.

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This place gets a five star alone for their bubble waffles. They are simply the standard that should be met at all other places. The bubble waffles are light, crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I love the large assortment of flavors and options for bubble waffles too. They only have one bubble waffle machine so if you order several the wait may be a little longer. The mango pomelo sago here was not my favorite. There are other places that I would go to to this for. Self service kiosk is available to place your order however someone did order at the register. It may take a few moments to get someone's attention to get help if you have a question or need something. So patience will be a virtue here. The place itself has a super cute set up. There a few tables to sit and enjoy your tea and waffles. I will definitely try another drink on my visit. Overall a solid 3.5 because I didn't enjoy my drink. But hands down the best bubble waffles you will get in Bellevue.

*rating is based only on boba tea I tried*They have a kiosk to order from but since I was the only person there I ordered from the person working. I was not offered ice or sweetness levels but maybe I would have been if I used the kiosk! Regardless I asked the worker for less sweet and it wasn't a problem :)I got the peach oolong milk tea with boba and it was very okay. Not enough ice or flavor. It tasted like a cup of weak peach oolong tea that someone added 3x too much milk to. So that + being not cold was a very okay result. The boba was good though! Nice and chewy.

We ate dinner at a place nearby and decided to stop at Mai Chi Lin for dessert. It was conveniently located in the same parking lot and we checked the reviews before going in, so it seemed like a safe bet we could get something delicious for post-dumpling dessert. I ordered a milk tea with boba and my friends got iced tea or milk tea with various toppings. Everyone was happy with their drinks. It was pretty milky. I would probably try something different next time. The boba was perfectly squishy. The interior is kind of cool because the decor is interesting. They have some tables to sit at to enjoy your drinks after ordering at the counter. Service was average, nothing to write home about. I'd come back here for drinks and possibly other kinds of desserts they offer. They have some unique tea flavors.

I have visited this shopping center numerous times and never realized Mai Chi Lin resided here until I saw photos of its exterior on Yelp. The signage on the storefront reads "Hong Kong Tea Bar" in large letters, so it's super easy to miss their actual name. This is a little shop where most people take their tea to go, but there are a few tables inside. It appeared that the employees stored their personal belongings at the table closest to the counter since there were a couple backpacks sitting there, but we were the only customers at the time. Interestingly, a bottle of Robitussin was out in the open on the same table which wasn't a comforting sight. Was one of the employees working while sick? Compared to other boba tea shops, the drink menu is on the smaller end. Not that I minded too much; it helped me narrow down what to order. I didn't see any indication that drinks could be customized in terms of ice and sweetness, but when I asked the cashier he said they could be. Apparently, that's not true for all of them though... like for the Mango Pomelo Sago, which was my first drink of choice. I opted for my second pick which was the MILK TEA COFFEE ($5.35 for medium size + $0.50 for boba), listed under their Classic Hong Kong Drinks. I requested it with light ice and 0% sugar. When served, my drink was unexpectedly warm and any ice was completely melted. To provide some perspective, it was a chilly day and this was actually warming up my hands. As for the flavor, it tasted like a weak coffee and weak tea mixed together. However, I still ended up getting a caffeine buzz from it, so that was surprising given that it didn't taste that strong. The boba was also on the softer side, on the verge of being mushy. Based on this experience, I don't think I'd return again for tea considering all the other boba tea shops in the area. They have a large variety of bubble waffles, so it may be worth trying one of those someday. Nothing against the staff; they were friendly overall. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to tea and this spot is just not for me.

One of the few spots offering Hong Kong style milk tea in the area! I ordered the bubble waffle combo, which came with silk stocking milk tea and the red bean pudding. All of the food was good and comforting while the milk tea had a nice smooth tea flavor.

Their silk stocking milk tea is great and one of the best milk tea I've had around Bellevue! It has very strong tea flavor, sweet boba, and is not too milky. It's also surprisingly cheap at $5.35 for a medium, especially compared to some boba shops around the area. The mango pomelo sago was only okay, it wasn't exceptional but wasn't bad either. The coconut milk version in particular was bland in my opinion; the coconut milk was unsweetened and overpowered the mango.Be aware that store is tiny and is not a cafe - it is only takeout.

Currently 20% sale, so the fact that my drink was less than $6 definitely influences my opinion.Got a mango pomelo sago and mango coconut sago, I definitely preferred the no-coconut one because it was sweeter. The sago was more tasteless than I'm used to, but the drink was pretty good overall. It wasn't much of a wait to get the drink, but also, it was 4pm on a Friday, so maybe that makes sense.

I regret to leave this review, but I must warn others about this restaurant. The food is extremely disappointing and lacks the authenticity of Hong Kong cuisine. The curry fish balls were particularly bad, and the lemon iced tea was below average, discouraging me from trying other drinks. The service was indifferent and unwelcoming. While I suggest you form your own opinion, my experience was far from satisfactory.