Tiger Thai — Restaurant in Charlotte

Yesterday, I decided to treat myself to something I don't usually indulge in: a boba tea. With its sweet, milky flavor and chewy tapioca pearls, it’s a delightful beverage that has gained immense popularity. I had been craving something sugary and refreshing all day, and boba tea seemed like the perfect choice.

I walked into the cozy little bubble tea shop and scanned the extensive menu. After much deliberation, I settled on a classic milk tea with extra tapioca pearls. The barista swiftly prepared my drink, handing it over with a friendly smile. I eagerly took my first sip, and the familiar taste of sweet, creamy tea filled my mouth. The tapioca pearls, with their unique chewy texture, added a fun twist to each sip.

However, as I continued to drink, I realized just how incredibly sweet it was. Each gulp seemed to be packed with an overwhelming amount of sugar. It wasn’t long before I started to feel a bit uneasy. My heart began to race, and I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me.

The sheer sweetness of the drink was far more intense than I had anticipated. While I enjoyed the flavor, the amount of sugar was simply too much for me to handle in one go. I ended up putting the drink down, realizing that sometimes, even the most tempting treats need to be enjoyed in moderation. This experience reminded me to always be mindful of my sugar intake, even when indulging in my...

So this is a new location opened up in Southpark Mall.

There wasn’t a line at it, when it came up to the counter, but ingredients look fresh, I could find no reviews on anything to do with the restaurant, so I decided to risk it

Pricing is comparable to what you would see in i’m Thai restaurant, the offering is a much smaller menu, but I was OK with that, because I was looking for pad, Thai, and they had that

The good news is that the flavor and noodles, and such were fresh and good, but the portion size was about half of what you would see in a normal Thai restaurant. Full restaurant pricing, with appetizer/half the size portions.

For me, the value is not there for $1, and if you look at the picture, this gives you a good indication of what I’m talking about. I added on extra peanuts. And it came in this tiny little cup that was only about a third full, and you can see it next to the water bottle to show you how small it really was.

Maybe the portion size and pricing would be OK if I was in a decent sit down restaurant with table, service, real silverware, comfortable chairs, and good atmosphere.

But face facts, you’re in a food mall of a shopping mall, sitting on hard plastic seeds, eating with plastic utensils. The value is...

We were in the mall and wanted something to drink, so I checked out the food court. It looked like there were not a lot of options other than fast food places with fountain drinks, so when I saw that Tiger Thai had boba, I went over there quickly. They had ordering kiosks so you got to pick what you wanted and then they called out your order number after it was ready. I ordered a raspberry green tea with strawberry popping bubbles, and my sister got an horchata. My beverage was okay, but I wish it were a little sweeter. The horchata was really interesting and had a strong cinnamon flavor, as most horchatas do. I thought my sister ordering an horchata at a Thai place was an interesting choice. Both drinks were about $6 which felt like a lot for a drink, but overall, it was a...