Biju Bubble Tea Room

Biju is probably one of the bubble tea room I frequent whenever I have the opportunity to head into central London. They have an array of tea leaves that’s freshly brewed, loads of topping for you to choose from and a nice and small area for you to hang out with your friends.
Top tip! If you hate having sickly sweet bubble tea, let them know and they will sort it out for you. Too much ice? Let them know and you have your tea hot /​warm or room temperature.
Biju, I might not be faithful to you cause my wavering heart might try other bubble tea shop every now and then but you’re definitely on my top bubble tea shop list.

I love Biju. I also love Chattime, but that’s a different story. Biju is authentically good, Taiwanese bubble or boba milk tea. Whatever you want to call it. Their Hong Kong milk tea is great and highly recommend it. Can’t go wrong with most things on the menu here. I especially love that their teas are fresh brewed!
I always get mine with boba and half sugar. Keeps the diabetes away.

Currently living in a city with lack of good Asian eateries options, I made visiting Boba places in London as my main objective for my London’s visit. Biju is definitely sooo impressive! They use freshly brewed tea and fruit nectar versus artificial syrup flavoring. I ordered a black mousse tea with grass herbal jelly and asked for low sugar option. If I wasn’t too full either one, I really wouldn’t mind just keep drinking them for the entire day.

I wanted to give this 4.5 stars but I’m feeling generous so I’m going all out! 5 stars!
Ok, so what I like about Biju…
First, it’s different! As you walk by, you see the TV screens that grab your attention straight away. Next, the seating — wow! It’s tiered which I love and you don’t see this much these days… The one suggestion I would say is that the seating has seen better days now and need’s refreshing. Especially where ladies heels have gone through the cork and left holes as well as black marks. But not a huge deal…
Flavours: Biju has done something that as far as I’m aware, no one else has pulled off yet locally… they use all natural ingredients and products. This is hard for a bubble tea shop to do! Ok so for me, the flavours aren’t as good as your Chatime or Happy Lemon, but knowing that my drink is made from natural ingredients and has no nasty stuff in it, makes me feel better about the tastes not being as good or strong.
But again, this is just my preference, I’m sure other people will say how they think it tastes better, who knows!
I also like the layout of the behind the counter section, it just has a really cool, well organised feel to it. Like a true professional or perfectionist has designed and maintained it… that’s the only way I can describe it, it just feels right.
I’ve only tried 4 drinks in here so far so I can’t comment much more, I like it, and it’s a nice place. Check it out ;)

I gotta hand it to Bijou… in an area that is dominated with tons of bubble tea shops that use artificial flavours… this places does a really good job making their drinks as natural as possible!
Although I have only tried two drinks so far, I really like their ethics and ability to strive for doing things ‘better’ in the bubble tea world. I wasn’t 100% impressed with the overall flavour… but maybe 3^rd time is a charm.
Another area they get really well is décor. They offer a cool hipster seating area, and friendly staff with good communication skills. I’ve also been able to sample some toppings, which most places won’t let anyone do. And they do a really good job on marketing, social media, brand awareness and interaction with loyal customers.
I would recommend any bubble tea fan to try out this shop! It is definitely an experience worth having!

Definitely the best place for bubble tea in London. The tea is always freshly made and the toppings taste fresh, compared to other places where it tastes like they’ve been sitting there for a few days.
Biju allows for lots of customization, so even if there isn’t an option on the menu, you can tell them which tea base you want, which syrup (they are all sitting on the shelf under the menu), and which toppings. The store itself is quite small and usually will have a bit of a queue, but the staff works quickly.
Biju is one of the most authentic bubble tea places around! Try the roasted oolong base with whichever syrup you want. It has an amazing smoky/​roasted aftertaste!

I am a Hong Kong girl in this London world. OMG I miss my quality bubble tea and Hong Kong Milk Tea. Guess what? Biju satisfies both wishes all at once!
Biju is so far the best bubble tea I have tried in London. While there are a lot of other decent places that I like, Biju shines brightly amongst all competitors with their Hong Kong Milk Tea. Obviously like the normal drill, you can pick your toppings, ice, sweetness level. Their sweetness level is lower by default compare to many other joints I have tried.
My favorite is Hong Kong Ice Tea, cold, little ice, tapioca, 50% sweet. If you get a chance, definitely stop by!

My favorite bubble tea shop in LDN! I’m not an avid boba drinker but I came here for a class and the owner told us that they take much pride in carefully sourcing each and every ingredient to make the best quality teas. They even conducted research to procure a trustworthy tapioca supplier, which is ultimately important to me as a consumer since some Asian countries have a terrible reputation for producing toxic, hazardous food products. I usually prefer the fruit based teas as opposed to milk based ones and it’s great that Biju makes their flavors from fresh fruit. The honeydew nectar is the best in my opinion.
All teas are freshly brewed to order and the drinks can be customized which is a plus. You can adjust the amount of sugar, ice and type of milk to your liking. They even carry almond and soy milk for those who are lactose intolerant.

Great bubble tea, great service and cute shop!
Nothing else to say really, it has everything you wish for when it comes to bubble tea. There are many ways you can customize your own drink and it felt like I was welcomed to do so as well, which was awesome. The guy that helped me was super kind and helpful!
Keep in mind though that the place is small and crowded. There are very limited amount of seats.

I have been here on numerous occasions when working in Soho on a chilly Saturday night. It is open late, which is a great plus.
Biju serves some of the best bubbles in town. Soya and almond milk are available for vegans and the vast variety of flavours is impressive, from Pistachio milk and lychee coconut water to earl grey and rooibos. So far I have only added the traditional tapioca pearls but filled bubbles, pudding and coconut jelly are also possible toppings.
The staff are always friendly and I am slowly working my way through the menu. The only one I haven’t liked so far was the matcha, which was a little too bitter for my liking.
The only snag is the price tag, but this is unfortunately the going price for boba in London so I can’t really blame them.
A great change from Chatime and some interesting flavours. I will be back.

Chasse au bubble tea dans Londres qui continue avec Biju. Et quelle bonne surprise!!!
L’endroit est absolument trop choupi. Déco colorée, petits sièges couleur pastel et bois clair. Lumineux, musique sympa et pas trop fort. Et c’est sans mentionner la gentillesse du staff et leurs super conseils.
Je me retrouve donc à tester un bubble tea glacé, au lait et au melon d’eau (le jaune et vert). Délicieux, bien frais et sucré. Saveur de foufou parfaite pour l’été. Et sinon ils en font plein à boire chaud pour l’hiver. Il y a ceux au thé, ceux au lait, ceux aux fruits et ceux à l’eau de coco. Vous pouvez y ajouter des billes de tapioca, de la gelée d’herbe, gelée crémeuse au caramel, gelée de coco, les perles de jus de fruits (banane, mangue, goyave…) et des chia seeds.
Bref de quoi vous faire une boisson vraiment unique !
À tester, absolument.

Delicious bubble tea, friendly staff and right off the main road.
The small shop is super cute, all decked out in cork and pastels. The space is maximised with tiered seating and additional small stools.
They offer a lot of flavour combinations. I’ve only tried one so far, but that one was very tasty!
I’ll definitely be back for more.

I wanted my 100^th review to be «special». I had 2 Unilocal event locations in mind for this milestone. Both had invited us over for a masterclass which was very special and the quality of food and individual ingredients was amazing. I finally decided to round up this century with a review on Biju Bubble Tea Room & begin the next one with Chipotle.
The Biju Bubble Tea Room, is not on a main street in Soho, but believe me, its worth trying to find this place (citymapper is on your phone for a reason) and not getting waylaid by other bubble tea rooms along the path.
Every cup of tea is freshly brewed (from leaves) to order — in an espresso like machine. You have a choice of black & green teas. You can then add any of their natural syrups to flavour your tea. The South Asian Wintermelon is an interesting novelty. This is shaken in a ccktail shaker with ice & then poured into a glass.
To this you can add either tapioca pearls (chewy), popping bubbles/​boba (completely natural), jelly (nata de coco — coconut jelly — completely natural, completely vegetarian — sourced from the Philippines) or basil seeds (I know a couple of reviewers have commented on how weird they look, they are an acquired taste, but really good for you especially in the heat of summer)
Another stand out at Biju Bubble Tea is that you can specify how sweet you want your tea.
They also have the option of coconut water instead of tea which is healthier. And they have a couple of mousse tea options too which are mildly salty.
Their range is amazing and since everything is brewed and prepared fresh, the only limit on the combination you choose is your imagination.
The team is young, knowledgeable & energetic. They will very helpfully explain and clarify whatever questions you may have about their teas. No sullen, morose, «don’t bother me» looks here, that I have seen in other bubble tea places.
So lets tick them off
— Helpful, well informed service — check
— Fresh, healthy, customisable choices — check
— Completely vegetarian (for those so inclined) — check
So, what are you waiting for?
#YelpEveryDamnDay

I’ve had Biju bubble tea before but never been to their store and wow, I’ll be back again!
The layout is adorable, it’s all cork walls and staggered seating with coloured cushions and the CUTEST little tables for you to sit at, and you can sit comfortably while you wait for them to bring you your bubble tea, which is probably some of the best I’ve ever had in London.
The variety and choice you get is HUGE and they’re always willing to suggest a flavour combination. My fiancé went in and asked for something to cure a hangover, for instance, and they suggested lychee and coconut water with basil seeds. Cleaned it right up. (There’s a tip for all of you suffering right now!)
I had two while I was there, a peach iced tea with passionfruit popping boba (something they say is a favourite) and it was amazing. The popping boba are firm and full of flavour, unlike other places where a little bit of pressure pops them, these ones hold their shape and you really get a burst of flavour when you bite into them. And the peach tea was delicious. Enough that it woke me up but not so much that you feel like you need sugar dumped into it.
For my second one, I went for wintermelon and mango boba and whoa, what an odd flavour but so good. It’s sort of cinnamon melon? Exactly what you’d think of when you think of winter but with that fresh melon flavour in there too. And mango boba? Delicious.
Next time I’m in the area, I’ll be back and bringing friends. I totally loved it. 100% recommend!

After seeing the reviews of the recent Unilocal event at Biju, I made sure I bookmarked it so I could try it out the next time I was in London.
I’m a massive tea fan, herbal tea, fruit tea, leaf tea and now bubble tea! I drink a lot of all of those kinds of teas so I’d definitely say I’m turning into a bit of a tea connoisseur!
The staff at Biju were really cool, they explained their ethos and how they use natural ingredients in their tea. That’s right, no powdered flavourings, this is the real thing! I opted for the passionfruit tea, whilst lovely and fruity, the natural tea taste really cut through. This was perfect for me. I had pineapple popping pearls that were absolutely bursting with flavour, and I had some jelly in there too (I can’t remember the flavour! Think it might have been lychee? It was also amazing)
I can’t wait to go back and try some of their other teas on offer. I noticed they do almond milk teas which is a massive plus for me! I was also pleased to hear that their Taro tea is made with REAL taro! You get the powdered stuff elsewhere.
Really delicious tea :)

This place rocks pretty hard! I love that there’s a vibe here of it just being a hang-​out spot for a crowd that all know each other. It felt like I’d wandered into a real-​life Central Perk or something!
I first came across this tea room during UnilocaltoberFeast — and will totally turn it into a regular spot now. Staff are super friendly, and the tea is awesome, natch!

Thanks to the Unilocal app bagged myself a free matcha milk tea drink for lunch. I still like their service where they even bring out the bubble tea to you if you have sat yourself down. I like that they make the drink in front of you. I like that they use real milk.
However, the matcha powder was not thoroughly mixed in and there is a powdery taste in my drink which has knocked the star rating down by one. Loving the coconut jelly though: D
Otherwise, the place is still have a pretty cool vibe for people to hang out and relax about!

I only discovered Bubble Tea a couple of years ago. It seems that in Soho at least, you cannot move without seeing a Bubble Tea outlet. The Biju Bubble Tea Room though is something special. That’s because a Biju Bubble Tea is always made with fresh organic milk, and tea brewed only after a customer places an order. I didn’t realise that most other Bubble Tea vendors use powdered milk and artificial ingredients.
The shop itself has a clean functional look, almost clinical (which is good in my book). It has layered seating to the front of the store, with the counter taking up the rear section. The service was really good. Lucky for me it was not too busy when I visited, as each drink is made fresh for each customer, so patience is needed when being served.
I went for the Strawberry Milk tea with Tapioca. It was really good. It tasted fresh and was also light. Next time I think I will go for the Honeydew Melon Milk Tea with Lychee Boba, as I’ve heard such good things about it.
If you’re in the Soho area and fancy a bubble tea, Biju is a good choice. Look out for it though, as it can easily be missed on Old Compton Street, as it is not the largest of stores.

Lychee Iced Tea with Tapioca and Lychee Jelly — Still my favourite flavour as it’s not as sweet as some others and I love lychee!
Here comes the thoughts of my tastebuds:
Wintermelon tastes like drinking cane sugar to me (super sweet)
Matcha milk tea leaves me feeling thirsty after?
Hong Kong Milk Tea is yummy with a creamy taste
Peach is nice though a tad sweet for my liking
Honeydew melon takes after the super ripe and sweet melon taste (I guess I’m just not a sweet person haha)
Oh and the original lychee iced tea pictured is quite a strong brew with a slight bitterness to it. I alternate between this and having a jasmine green tea which is lighter so the fruity sweetness comes through more.
But best part is that the tea is brewed there, no powders involved! And one of the only places you can chill out with bubble tea in London :)

I’m sorry, but what? I’ve never reviewed Biju.
This changes now.
Biju is one of my favourite bubble teas in the world. And here it is, in London, for us to enjoy.
Now, here’s where they shine. Because unlike other spots that use powders and artificial ingredients in their teas (don’t get me wrong, still delicious but it can leave behind that kind of paste taste), Biju is all fresh, all the time. Fresh milks, fresh fruits, fresh coconut water, creating the freshest tea I’ve had.
It’s so good. Get the taro or mango, which are my favourites or the Hong Kong, which is an intense coffee one that tastes just like the drinks you get in Hong Kong.
Either way, just go. It’s phenomenal.

Three words: pistachio milk tea. Rocked my world. Fresh-​brewed tea and honey-​soaked, perfectly cooked pearls… I’m in love. Just the right amount of ice.
Also, for tourists or expats looking to hang with the local soho hipsters, you’ll definitely be the only non-​Brit in the place. And I definitely was the only non-​hipster. But they welcomed me anyway. ;)