Aayam Shrestha
The boba pearls were forming a union at the bottom of my cup.
The taro milk tea? Divine. It tasted like a purple cloud made of childhood dreams and lactose. The boba pearls were so perfectly chewy that I briefly considered proposing to one.
At first, I thought the cup was too small, but halfway through, I realized it was the perfect size for my emotional capacity — large enough to bring me joy, small enough to leave me wanting more (like all my relationships).
By the time I got to the last few pearls, I was sucking air through the straw like a Hoover vacuum trying to summon the ghost of boba past.
Would I come back? Absolutely. This isn’t just a drink — it’s a lifestyle, a coping mechanism, and a sticky-sweet cry for help. ✨
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Want me to make a version that sounds like it was written by a food critic, a college student, or a boba addict on Yelp at 2 a.m.?
… moreRichard Fuller
Super customizable soups with quality ingredients and great flavor. There are some already designed selections or you can build your own from scratch and add as many toppings or ingredients you want. The bubble teas are also super customizable and flavorful as well. Customer service is great and the food comes out in 5 to 10 minutes and makes for a good to-go option.
… morelilly anderson
super nice employees. I have came here many times and the service was always great. Not bad prices for pho. Drinks are a lil more expensive but I think it’s worth it! Food is always super good and to my standards! And it’s a cute and clean place. 100%underrated
… moreBill Nogg
Exceptional all around! Great use of a small space with comfortable seating arrangements, catastic decor, and clean environment! The Food was delicious! We had the Beef Pho. You could tell the owners put thought and consideration into small details including the nice sound system to create a special experience for their customers.
… moreShayna Smith
First off, the service was great! Very attentive and cheery clerk.
Can’t speak to the drinks, but the food, ugh, honestly tastes like it was microwaved from a freezedried bowl. If you frequent any Vietnamese pho or Japanese Ramen places, then this isn’t for you. But, it was very reasonably priced, quick, people were friendly, and if you have youngens with ya, then you may be just fine.
… moreS Tan
Bowlba is decent. I had the Japanese miso ramen and it came out more than lukewarm but definitely not hot enough. The taste was ok though. The noodles were firm and not soggy which is a good indicator. The broth was decent, though a ramen specialty place would have done it a lot better. I appreciate having this place in our little town.
… morebuzzzy beee
I like that you have so many options for customization, as well as already created bowls of soup. The food is amazing and the drinks are so tasty. Would 100% recommend the Chicken Tom Yum and the raspberry lemonade/ thai tea. Good and quick service too.
… moreRuth L.
I went with three other people and we were all very happy with our food and drinks! The lady working was so amazing and made sure we were comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
… moreLaura Koepp
Welcome to Arlington! Good job Bowlba, I love this place – food and service are fantastic and atmosphere is quaint, this is my new regular stop…soooo delicious!
… moreJulia Goolia
I got the traditional pho and my hubby got the build your own m and they were both super yummy! Really quaint and clean inside and loved their kind customer service. Our only suggestion is to have lime for us lime lovers otherwise yall have to try this place so so good!
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