Yes people, I’m back again with the latest edition of the
local boba crazed and even though the RMCO has been extended until end of the
year, that does little in dampening the spirits of local entrepreneurs to open
their own boba joint (or in some cases, open a popular franchise). Also, I do
notice (from the local social media) the emergence of home-based bubble milk
tea businesses & will probably be doing a post specifically for that in the
future.
(Disclaimer: Similar
to my previous boba posts, I will be listing these out mainly based on the
tastes of their chocolate drink line unless stated otherwise. And if you guys are curious about my previous posts, here are the Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3)
So without further ado (and in no particular order)…
GOLD TEA
Where? 1-A1-GF, 1Arena (Pusat Komersil BDC),
Jalan Chong Thien Vun (has now moved to Kubota Square area - as of 2022)
Originated from? Hong Kong
What I had? Iced Bear HK Silk Stocking Milk Tea
The Good? I know
I know… Technically this silk stocking specialized franchise is not exactly a
bubble tea milk store but still they do add pearls upon request so there. Plus
I’m just loving the very ‘kawaii’ ice bears (literally bear shaped iced milk
tea) that comes in 5 poses and the ‘eggwich’ that I had (they also provide
instant noodles, buns, toasts and other snacks in house).
The Bad? Despite
me loving the cute ice bear so much, unfortunately that does not saved their
actual milk tea taste (at least for me). It wasn’t bad or anything, it was just
that it tasted like an ordinary ‘teh nai ping’. But then again, maybe that was
how silk stocking milk tea supposed to taste like.
TRUEDAN
Where? TB27,
Block E4, Ground Floor, Kubota Sentral, Jalan Chong Thien Vun (has been closed - as of Sept 2022)
Originated from? Taiwan
What I had? Milk
Cream Bubble Chocolate Latte
The Good? The
drink that I had definitely did not disappoint, especially coming from a big
name franchise such as this (or originally known as Jenjudan). Plus, you can
also order their drinks if you’re dining at the eatery attached to this place
called Horizon Cafe (they shared the
same lot but the owner had creatively divide the place into 2 different connecting
sections)
The Bad? Well,
technically what I had was a bubbled latte
so here’s to hoping that they will add a chocolate milk tea variety within their
menu in the future
Where? 318,
Ground Floor, Block 37, Fajar Complex
Originated from? Tawau
(I guess)
What I had? Co.Drink Chocolate Belgium
The Good? The latter
did not differ much from other similar drinks from other bubble tea stores but
that was probably why I actually like the drink very much. And it is also a
very good thing when you’re treated with a polite & cheerful staff upon
entering & ordering said drink. And they also have light snacks available
in house.
The Bad? For now
I guess the biggest problem that I had with this place is that they’re located right
beside a busy main road within the Fajar Complex hence no immediate parkings
nearby.
GEN.Z
Where? Shell station,
Jalan Sin Onn (near to the Fujimart area)
Originated from? Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
What I had? Premium
Choco Milk Tea & Double Chocolate Milk
The Good? Since I
have previously tried them out when
I was in KK, I have excluded their Charcoal Chocolate variety because I wanted
to try some other chocolate-y options within the menu (and I’m pretty impressed
that they have more than one option for their chocolate drink)
The Bad? The
obvious one has got to be the location of this store. I mean, it is not
uncommon for petrol station owners to open an eatery of sorts within their
premise but this particular Shell station actually had limited spaces to begin
with so having them there might not be a smart move (in terms of customer
convenience). Also, I was surprised to find that both of the drinks that I’ve
tried were virtually tasteless, unlike the ones that I’ve tried in KK.
LET’S BOBA
Where? Lot 18, Ground Floor, KM30, Jalan Kalabakan (Merotai
Besar)
Originated from?
Tawau, Sabah
What I had? Brown
Sugar Dark Chocolate & Brulee Dark Chocolate
The Good? I
discovered them accidentally while doing some errands within the Merotai Besar
area & I just wanted to say that I’m glad to see a local bubble milk tea
store opening at a fairly uncommon & out of town area (albeit within a new
commercial area).
The Bad? Other
than the remote distance from the main town area (you literally need to drive
around 30 minutes or so just to reach the area), the drinks that I had also
needed improvement as both drinks literally tasted like those typical ‘gerai
tepi jalan’ drinks. But then again they’re very new in this business so I’ll
give them time. Also, it does take them quite awhile to prepare said drinks so
staff training might also be needed.
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