Jumbo Jumbo Cafe Germantown — Restaurant in Germantown

I have gotten food, desserts and boba from here for a few years and have always enjoyed everything. Their menu is smaller than the one in Rockville, but it seems to be growing over the years. I am not sure why there is such bad reviews, the staff are always nice when I go and the food is good. Last time I ate in person and got a Taiwanese shaved ice, which isn't on the menu. It was really big and they have all the toppings that they offer for boba. Their boba is good, and is less pricey than the other boba tea places in Germantown. I love their Taiwanese chicken and green beans. The combo with the ground pork rice is always a hit. They just added a grilled chicken option, which was good and makes eating here a little bit healthier. The spring rolls are also really good and are a great value (3 for $3.50). The portions are generous, and they give a lot of chicken in the combos. Also not on their online menu are the taro balls. These are so good and worth the wait, since you have to order them in person. They don't have a lot of seating inside, so take out is recommended for the food. It is fine for a...

I love this place. It’s one of the original bubble tea shops in the area that used to also have a location in Rockville.

For drinks, I usually get the taro milk tea to go. I’ve noticed every time this one employee (older white male) makes it there’s a ton of undissolved powder that makes the drink..unappetizing. This is the third time I’ve had a disappointing chalk-like consistency drink and it’s always been made by him. Other employees seem to make the taro milk tea taste creamy and smooth so if you see him in particular when you’re craving in a boba drink, go to boba pop instead for your boba fix. Otherwise, jumbo jumbo has super friendly and great customer service (shoutout to the sweet African lady) and tasty treats. Their spicy popcorn chicken is quite savory and I highly recommend them if you’re looking to indulge as they deep fry them in lots of oil. They also have unique toppings like taro boba and their prices are...

Great bubble tea! I didn't really like the first tea I got from some other shop maybe a year ago. I went with my friends to this bubble tea shop and it was really fun! The kind and friendly staff makes the shop feel like a real mom and pop shop. I asked the man working behind the counter for a good recommendation, because I know I'd pick something I wouldn't like, gotta go with the flow on something new and different. You will always be upset imposing your predisposition on a new emergent situation. So I followed the recommendation for a Taro flavored milk tea. So delicious. I am now a fan of bubble tea and I understand the craze. I would so much rather a bubble tea than a Starbucks whatever-achino whip. Check this place out it's a good time!

Update - check out the food here too! The thaiwanese chicken is amazing. Very different style of fried chicken. I'm gonna go...