Au79 Tea House: 8.0/10

Greetings boba friends! My friend, Alan, has mentioned this boba place many times in the past. Today, my lab partner and I had an hour incubation and decided we wanted boba. Stephanie, too, mentioned this place. Ever heard of Au79? Maybe only know Au as the periodic table's reference for gold? So by its name, this place has got to be the gold standard for boba, right?

Milk tea w/ boba.

AU79
(ARCADIA, CA)

Drink Taste: 7.5/10

Boba: 8.0/10

Cost-to-Size: 7.5/10

Available Drink Options: 7.0/10

Available Food Options: 7.0/10

Customer Service: 7.5/10

Ambience: 8.0/10

Recommended: Yes, it's pretty good. Not gold, but good.

Summary of Scores: The milk tea was a little more sweet than what I'm used to, so next time I would order less sweet. The tea did not have the same depth and richness, it might be due to the type of creamer used. Less fat? Who knows, but overall, still well-made. The boba was different from other places in that it was more chewy (though not necessarily undercooked). It was plump and held its body well. It was also deliciously sweetened/honeyed up! My drink was a little less than $4 for a fairly sized tea, sizable with FTB and Ozero. I did not take a good gander at the menu so I am unsure about the food choices, but it appears to be the typical Taiwanese affair of popcorn chicken and snacks. The customer service was structured, where I ordered my drink to-go and was ushered to wait by the door. He asked politely, but what if I wanted to sit down? The teashop was fairly empty. Le sigh~ however, the decor was cute and ambience seemed casual, clean, and perhaps a decent place to study. Overall - I'd recommend this place if you are in the area. It's not too far of a drive from City of Hope!

Overall Experience: 8.0/10

I will do my best to try a new place soon! For now... HAPPY SUMMER :)

-T