Blended Bistro & Boba

Came here on a Thursday night for some grub and someplace new. There is some limited parking nearby in the back or street parking. When you walk in, there is a kiosk for self ordering. I ordered the poke bowl and some water. The establishment is actually quite spacious. I'm not sure if it accomodates large parties but it had long tables against the wall to sit. In the way of service, very minimal interaction with the staff but my poke bowl was very good and tasted fresh. As an aside, I loved the music that was playing at the time. It was a fun vibe and my meal was enjoyable. Curious of other offerings they have so may go back and see. I lean towards the poke bowls but it looks like their menu was pretty extensive so will have to pay better attention and maybe order some new things next time!

It's definitely a cute spot with good seating. I went in a free weeks ago to grab a tea and said I would return to get a poke bowl. Today I placed a pickup order. I got there a few minutes early and my bowl was ready. They confirmed my name and gave me my bag. I opened the bag to make sure my requested sauce on the side was there. And it was. The disappointment is that I paid for a medium bowl with three proteins and I received only two. I did not notice this until I got back to work. Perhaps it was oversight or they were out of tuna, but it wouldn't been nice for the employee to let me know that when I picked it up. The bowl was ok. Nothing made it stand out from others I've had.

What a spacious cafe with a variety of food and drink options! I tried the tofu summer rolls ($4.50) which were quite delicious with a hint of aromatic herbs and served warm with a luscious peanut sauce. The food seems like it's made fresh, as it took 10 minutes for the rolls to come out, but it was worth the wait! For a drink, I got the tropical sunset (orange juice and butterfly pea) ($6) which made for a gorgeous photo but was sadly rather underwhelming in flavor, tasting basically like orange juice and lemonade. I wish they had nondairy milk options as I was limited to the fruit flavored drinks. There's free WiFi, large tables, plenty of electric outlets for getting some work done. I also personally enjoyed the Vietnamese pop music they played. The bathrooms were clean, and a small parking lot is also available in the back.

Blended Bistro & Boba (which I will shorthand to BBB for the remainder of the review) was the restaurant Paula and I ate while attending the Yelp Elite event at The Jungle Room. It was a nice-looking restaurant that had many offerings, all centered on boba and dessert.Given the aforementioned simplistic detail, there is very little chance BBB would mess up, right? Well... maybe it was a bad to mediocre day for them because they were okay, but I have had better boba and desserts elsewhere in accordance with the prices they were charging.First and foremost, I must stress that the restaurant interior is simplistic and modern, yet still beautiful. That is something because most modern styles as of late are just plain boring and ugly. They did utilize the "pic area with background neon text" that seems to be popular as of late, but that may just be a sign of what is trending presently amongst restaurants.Paula and I ordered food in which we both got respective boba teas, and I also got the boba custard. They were delicious, but they did not stand out compared to other boba and dessert places. And when I say standout, I don't just mean flavor. There are places I reviewed that did not serve the best of the best, but it worked well overall. BBB is kind of expensive for what they are serving. I understand inflation is a thing, but $7 or more for boba teas seems a bit steep compared to others I've had.The service was decent, too. The girl who took care of us was kind, but it did take way too long for our food to be ready. There is something definitely lacking in the organization if it takes 15 minutes for two boba teas and a dessert.Overall, my rating is kinda okay. I would give them a little less than average, but like I said, this review is initial and BBB might have been working on a bad day.I probaby won't take time out of my day to specifically eat here. However, if friends and/or family want to eat here, I could agree.

I love Blended! They have so many great options to choose from and it's more affordable then most places. The staff here are really nice. The place is also really cute!I've tried plenty of things here and everything is at least good. My favorite thing to get here is Strawberry Milk Tea w Strawberry Jelly. Omg it is so good! It's one of my favorite milk teas I've ever tried. Also their Bao Buns are amazing!! They're so soft and there's so many different options. Teriyaki Steak, Pork, and Volcano Shrimp are my favorites.Definitely give this place a try!

Food: The flight bao and Korean corndog was fantastic, offering unique flavors and crispy textures. While the tempura bowl had excellent flavor, the shrimp were slightly overcooked, which was a minor downside. However, the Coconut Avocado slush with lychee was a refreshing and tasty treat. Service: the service was excellent with friendly staff. The menu was clear and ordering was a breeze. Plus, the food arrived promptly and hot. Ambiance: the ambience was welcoming and friendly, complemented by pleasing decor. Unfortunately, our table was not clean upon arrival, requiring us to clean it ourselves before seating.

I came in 5 min after they opened, and there were already people inside, not busy, maybe 2-3 people that ordered before I got there. My drink sat at the counter for a good 10 min before she gave it to me to let me know that it'll be a few min longer for the summer rolls. By the time I got it, it was pretty much melted. I took a sip and realized it had no flavor to it. They should give people their drinks after its made especially if they are waiting on other orders.While waiting for the rest of my order, I was looking at their menu, and their pricing needs to be updated on their website. Bahn mi was okay, as it was crispy tofu. Summer rolls weren't what I had expected. They were super small, and the dipping sauce was oily. Overall, I waited a full 30 minutes to be disappointed. I can only imagine the wait when they are busy. Not sure I'll be back as there are plenty boba and bahn mi places that are a lot closer to me.

The food was yummy, but nothing extraordinary. We ordered a banh mi sandwich and the pho. The pho came out quickly while the sandwich took a little longer. The inside is nice and spacious with ample seating. The drinks were yummy too. We got the spring rolls as well with the peanut sauce. Overall, a good experience.

One of my favorite easy, low key restaurants in Orlando. Amazing SE Asian offerings. Poke, pho, bao buns, pad Thai are all fantastic! Inside is a comfortable cafeteria style with bench or booth seating. It is self service and at times tables can be left dirty. Employees are quiet but kind at the register. Fantastic food and a casual, easy experience. Their prices are hard to beat!

This place has become one of our go-to spots in the area. We love their noodle dishes and bao buns. The ingredients are always really fresh. We've never had a bad meal here!