Kung Fu Tea — Restaurant in Omaha

I'm very sad to say that my visit to Kung Fu Tea was very disappointing overall. After seeing it suggested to me, I was pretty excited because I love boba Tea and it sounded like a great treat to have. I finally saw it the other day, the location is not very obvious from the road, so I went in to try it, thinking I could relive the one really good milk boba tea that I've ever had. Unfortunately, that experience will not be had today.

Getting in line was no problem. The restaurant was busy and had a posting saying that they're hiring, and me being someone looking for a job, I thought perhaps I would even ask what it would mean to work there. at very least, how would one go about exploring the job offer. however, once I started asking simple questions about the product, I realized that we weren't really in a position to have a complex conversation.

I asked questions such as "what does milk green tea look like" and "if I wanted to just have a sweet green tea with boba, what should I choose" no one working the register could answer these questions effectively. I kept getting three or four different suggestions and none of them sounded right. I told them I was trying to get something that would actually be a milky green color, and asked if that would be the matcha. They were so confused by my questions I basically gave up. I was holding up the line, and I felt stupid, even though being a new customer, it makes a ton of sense for me to have questions about the product.

I ordered a cold Kung Fu tea + milk green tea, with bubbles, low sugar, with a milk cap and light ice. This order was because I was told that this tea was simply green tea with milk, and that a milk cap was sweet with a little salty. I didn't want it to be watered down so I got it with light ice, but this was a mistake.

What I received was a cup of what looks like milk with boba on the bottom. The milk cap was a mistake because I got it with the impression that it would be sweet. It tastes like they poured salt in a thick foam over the top of my drink and there is not enough sweet to balance it. The drink was too warm as well; I didn't realize light ice would be only a few cubes, and the liquid was not super refrigerated. It's not a good set up to adjust after receiving your order... And they also demand to see receipt upon pickup without telling you that you will need to present it. All this plus boba that tastes like licorice, I'm not too thrilled.

I ended up obtaining ice and flavor help from somewhere else. Had I not spent $7+ on this drink, I would have just tossed it. For a boba shop, I was surprised that the boba is extra. Also, the counter menu process don't match what's on the wall. I wish I hadn't paid a tip, I don't know what I really tipped for. I do not plan on returning.

For what it's worth, I eventually finished it, though I'm pretty sure it was heavier on the sugar than expected. My mission continues, I hope to someday find my green,...

Top picks: Mango snow (from their smoothies) Brown sugar boba with milk cap (oolong for more depth, or coco cream from wow milk series if you want no caffeine) Orange yakult with fig jelly

Still my go to stop for brown sugar boba. Their consistency is perfect. Please note, they do sell out quite frequently as they need to keep the boba fresh and make it in batches. I've been twice where they have sold out. On one of those trips I tried the brown sugar ginger milk with milk cap. Please note that ginger is very good for cold weather. It will warm you up!! However there's a pretty strong bite to it. I hope they do samples of this. I personally like it and I don't love ginger. I did find it a little sweet but I really liked the milk cap addition. They will also teach you how to drink it if you ask... When they told me I was confused and doubtful but it turned out they were absolutely right

Protip: order and pick up so that would guarantee you get what you want

They have a loyalty app. They don't mention it when you are buying though so you just have to know. They don't seem to remind you either so be prepared to remind them.

Military: they give a 15% discount to military I believe (that's what the cashier said)

Previous review Delicious bubble tea that reminds me of back home. Currently my number one choice in Omaha for bubble tea. I did the honey green tea with a milk cap (similar to cheese foam) They are very generous with the bubbles. Almost too generous for some of my friends who are unfamiliar to bubble tea.

Lots more to try Service was very good and patient. We had brought someone who never had tried bubble tea before. The cashier was very helpful and let us try samples of the different additions.

They have lactose free options!

Price is higher than my home town but I did not find any better places in Omaha, so it is worth it. If you want a special order they can probably accommodate! Ask for Chinh. He is very friendly and helpful!

Parking is...

Edited—My first ever Google review and somehow it went viral with 3000 views in 3 weeks. I am not writing this for advertisement but personally I don’t think you can ever find anyone who loves his job with a passion like Chinh and how he treats his boba team as a family. You can ask the staffs about how down to earth the owners are.Chinh and his wife Van will take their time to describe the menu for you and help you to make your decisions on desserts and drinks.Especially during these hard time of Covid, their staffs went above and beyond to keep the place clean and cozy looking.They offer deliveries and will remember your faces everytime you come in. The staffs are always friendly and welcoming. They have varieties of different drinks and new seasonal flavors like recently you can get a cherry blossom drink with cute stickers collection. They often have waffles, macaroons and crepes. The durian crepes and ube waffles are to die for. Even when they’re busy, they will make sure your order comes out right and in a timely manner.

Some tips when you order from Kungfutea- make sure you download their app for discounts, you can order ahead to avoid the line, ice/sweetness level can be adjusted and if you don’t drink your boba right away, substitute regular boba with crystal boba so it won’t get hard. Drink your boba and keep...