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Where should I get boba in the SGV?

The SGV takes its milk tea seriously. So do we.

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Locals' current top pick for boba & milk tea in the SGV is Chubby Cattle in Rowland Heights, followed by Yumiyaki in Rowland Heights and Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Chubby CattleRowland Heights · Japanese · $$4.9

"Chubby Cattle Rowland Heights is not your typical BBQ spot. It's got unlimited Chubby Tea, which includes milk tea."

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#2YumiyakiRowland Heights · Japanese · $$$4.6

"Yumiyaki in Rowland Heights is a sister restaurant to Mikiya where they serve premium wagyu beef shabu."

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#3Ipoh KopitiamAlhambra · Malaysian · $$4.4

"Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra is a Michelin-recognized Malaysian spot known for dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and creamy curry noodles."

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#4Half and Half Good Old TimeSan Gabriel · Taiwanese · $$4.4

"Half and Half Good Old Time in San Gabriel feels like an old-school Taiwanese diner, quick, simple, and tasty."

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#5Delicious Food CornerRosemead · Chinese · $$4.3

"Delicious Food Corner feels like a classic Hong Kong café. There are several locations around SGV including Monterey Park and San Gabriel."

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#6Factory Tea BarSan Gabriel · Boba · $4.3

"Boba spot in San Gabriel. Boba."

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#7President Square Food CourtArcadia · Food Court · $4.0

"A compact Arcadia food court where seven or so stalls cover a lot of ground: hand-cooked noodle soups, a Taiwanese-style combo deli, Korean tofu, ramen, sushi, pastries, and boba."

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