If you're looking for great boba or "bubble" tea, this place isn't it. If you're looking for a decent substitute to satisfy those cravings, then this place may be for you. The mixes they have taste decent, but it tastes as if it's from a powder. The tapioca are a little bit too chewy; they definitely needed to be boiled longer. The pricing for the teas are on par with what the prices should be. It's priced right for what you get; the value is definitely there. If you're looking for a better boba tea however, look to get the boba tea at Pho Vietnam in midtown. But if you're already out at Chang's in Germantown, this place will satisfy your cravings and save you the 15 mile drive.
(3)
Rob L.
I went here based off reviews. I'd say it was exactly what I was expecting. I got a lunch combo that was pretty good. The bubble tea I got wasn't the best I have had buy its pretty convenient to be in Cordova. Go there and see for yourself!
(4)
Huyen T.
I only go here for bubble tea, it might not be the best but it's pretty darn good when compare to others solely in the Memphis/Cordova area. I usually get the milk tea bubble tea since its the closest thing to the original flavor I had a long time ago while on vacation in Saigon. The downside is that its a bit too sweet for my tasting but that's where the ice come in handy and my sole reason for getting it slush style! It take a while for the drink to be made depending on whether they're busy or whatnot. When ordering, they offer quiet a selections for your drink. Such as pearls (bubble), jelly, iced or slushed. I've never had their food, but heard that it's good. Maybe one day.
(3)
Erica B.
I've reviewed Chang's previously for their fabulous bubble teas, but have since had the opportunity to try their actual food. I have to give this place major kudos for their pineapple fried rice. It might be one of my top 5 favorite dishes, and Chang's does it well. The rice is always perfectly browned, which happens to be a requirement for my fried rice dishes. I can never understand how some restaurants serve up the pale yellow fried rice. It never tastes right when it is that color. The darker the better, and Chang's tastes like perfection. The pineapple chunks are huge and plentiful, and their particular mixture comes with chunks of chicken, pork, beef and shrimp. I've only ever gotten it to go and it takes up an entire styrofoam container- I'm talking overflowing, pineapple-ricey goodness spewing out the sides. It is amazing. And after writing this review I am going to have to order some for dinner tomorrow night.
(4)
Ariana F.
Living in Cordova it was one of my favorite places to go, good customer service, good prices, never had a problem there. But the most awesome thing at Chang's in my opinion are the spring rolls, they are the most amazing ever, I can never find spring rolls as good as Chang's, will forever love those spring rolls!!! My favorite flavor of boba was almond milk tea, or the peach green tea with tapioca balls mmm yummeh :)
(5)
Veronica X.
Tried several stir-fry dishes yesterday and nothing really stood out. Though I still have fond memories of the beef noodle soup and the Chinese pancake, I can only give this place 3 stars overall.
(3)
Steven L.
This place started out just selling bubble tea which was a new avenue for Memphis but after a few years, it has extended to selling food and their bubble tea has improved in the making. Memphis is growing in terms of food, but bubble tea hasn't hit it big yet. Come here to enjoy some good bubble tea where you can't find anywhere else in the city that's good. Restaurant is small but enough for a few people to gather and eat and just eat and leave and catch a movie across the steeet.
(4)
Danielle M.
I got the green tea and my son the strawberry bubble tea. Fast & friendly service plus it hit the spot for us wanting a refreshing drink after coming out of the movie theater.(Righ across the street) I think going here after a movie will become a regular thing for us :)
(4)
Emily Y.
stopped in for a quick lunch with my mom. The $6.50 lunch special is a great deal. You get a modest size portion of edamame (YUM!), soup of your choice, entree, side of steamed rice, and a spring roll. The waitress was very friendly, and we were in and out in 20 minutes. the hot and sour soup was delightfully hot! I'll have to come back to try their expansive tea selection.
(4)
Kimberly D.
Great salt and pepper wings!! Other food is good. Service is great. Small shop, great prices!
(5)
Charlie W.
Chang's is a small, neatly-decorated cafe that specializes in Bubble tea, but also serves a surprisingly wide variety of Asian cuisine. You have the option to dine-in, or visit the back counter for a to-go food or bubble tea order. The selection of flavors is extensive; you'll see everything from strawberry to taro. They also have a couple other unique options you won't find at any Vietnamese restaurant nearby, like types of pearls and consistency of your drink (frozen, liquid, hot). Also noteworthy is their selection of specialty drinks. I saw things like peanut butter and mint chocolate. I recently ordered the green apple and coconut flavors of bubble tea. The green apple tasted sour and artificial (as was expected) and was delicious. The coconut was absolutely out of this world! I'm officially going to have to change my favorite coconut bubble tea from Pho Saigon to Chang's! It's like a creamy mixture of coconut and some other sweet and familiar flavor. A sign behind the counter also says you have the option to mix 2 flavors. I'll give it a try next time. Upon my exit, I grabbed a to-go menu. Wow! The list really is gigantic for such a small cafe. One may expect just small plates - nope ! Soups, vegetarian (woo hoo!) selections, chicken been and pork, and noodle dishes represent the menu. Over all, Chang's was a great and short-but-sweet experience. I recommend if you're looking for something a little more fun and refreshing than your daily Starbucks run. If you have the time, sit and eat! 5 stars for great atmosphere, quickly-made quality bubble tea, and value. A couple things : The place is closed all day Tuesdays (weird, but okay) In the evenings, the place is a very popular teen hangout spot. Expect to see moms in mini vans parked outside waiting for the kids.
(5)
Marcus J.
I don't know about the food. Don't care. Don't care about anything except the Avocado Milkshake. Get that. Five stars
(5)
Rhonda P.
Awesome teas and the food is great.
(4)
Jennifer G.
Loved the product but the service was slow, and the location is so small you feel like you are standing in a bathroom.
(3)
Lauren M.
Amazing selection along with to die for food make a holy grail of a restaurant. My personal favorite is lychee bubble tea with mango boba along with the lychee chicken or the black pepper chicken is also yummy. This place is pretty cheap and a favorite when I'm anywhere near that part of town.
(5)
Christine L.
I was VERY surprised to find out that Memphis had bubble tea. Then I was even more surprised when I found out that this place sold semi-authentic chinese food! I can't comment on the food, yet, but I can on the bubble tea. I always go with the regular milk tea (liquid) with tapiocas. It's not bad. I've lived in California and NYC and Boston, so its not the most impressive or fresh boba pearls that I've tried, but for the sake of Memphis, this place is probably the best in the area. They're pretty quick if you're the first one ordering. But if you come and there's been a few teenagers that ordered before you, then you'll have to wait a lil bit. The milk tea is good and sweet. It varies; sometimes its very sweet and sometimes its just right. They always put in enough pearls even if it doesn't look like it! I have yet to try their real food, but I definitely will do so soon. But for the area, This is the place to get your bubble tea fix and therefore am giving it a higher rating because of that. 3.5 / 5
I have loved going to Chang's for bubble tea for years. They have a great selection and a lot of variety. Let me make clear that this is what you come to Chang's for. The food, while above average for most Chinese restaurants in Memphis, isn't what makes this place great. They do have some different type of dishes, like lychee chicken or pineapple shrimp, that not everyone else has. But the food hasn't been consistently good every time. The bubble tea, however, has. Highly recommend getting bubble tea here. However, it is not the only bubble tea place in town as some might think, and you can get just as good or better bubble tea at other places in town. But I definitely recommend it, good alternative to getting ice cream or coffee on the weekends. If you're seeing a movie at the Cordova Malco, you should run across the street and get a bubble tea.
(4)
Jen M.
Rating this place low for poor customer service. Took 10 mins to get a bubble tea. Guy at register was not friendly and offered no apology.
(2)
Brad B.
Very tasty. I've gone several times over the past 8 years, and the food has always been delicious. I don't think I've ever gone and NOT gotten the xiar bing, a fried mushroom and pork pancake, optimally paired with their hot sauce. Favorite meals include their yellow curry chicken and spicy orange chicken. So, even if the words 'bubble tea' sound weird, you can totally go and just eat. You're good! But the bubble tea is very good. The closest comparison I can think of is a Thai tea, as they have a similar consistency (though you can order your bubble tea as a shake). The black 'pearls' are actually tapioca, which is why the straws are so large. 'Chewing' your drink is an interesting experience! If you dig these flavors, I recommend a blend of coconut and avocado.
(4)
Daniel C.
Well, I was in for a surprise when I first tried the food at this place. When this was just a small shop at Oak Court, I knew that their bubble teas are good, but they have actually gotten better too! I finally had the chance to try the food here and for the two items that I did try, green beans and Singapore noodles, they were great! I'll probably be eating here more often now.
(4)
Christen D.
This place is a hidden treasure! They have the best wonton soup and Hawaiian fried rice! Their mango bubble tea is to die for. I drive all the way from germantown just to go here.
(5)
joy m.
The Bubble tea here is not all that great. Unfortunately, it's the only place in memphis that serves bubble tea. If you've had real bubble tea (Quickly's), then you would know that the bubble tea that they serve here is only mediocre. I definitely have my cravings for bubble tea, but with Chang's being the only selection- I could just do without. It's unsatisfying! Food: They have good Beef Noodle Soup, considering the rest of the food that I've eaten there. Some of the stir fries and specialty chinese snacks are not all that great. If I want to have authentic chinese food, I will just go to New Asia.
I thought this place was pretty good. We came in at about noon and the place was absolutely dead. Service was fast and friendly. I started out with the won ton soup ... or should I call it, "One" ton soup because there was only one wonton in my little cup. A bit chintzy. However, the flavor of the broth was good and the noodle chips were fresh. We also had a complimentary bowl of edamame, We ordered the spicy salt tofu and the beef chow fun. The spicy salt tofu was perfect. Little cubes of crispy battered tofu with jalapenos, Szechuan peppers, and salt. They were not greasy at all and had a great crunch while being creamy in the center. The beef chow fun was good, but a little bit oily for my taste. That's an inherent problem with the dish though. They have to use a lot of oil or the rice noodles will stick to the wok. Still, I think this version was too oily, although the flavor was good. Prices were very reasonable. I'd go back again.
(4)
Lupe L.
I love this place... Being from Cali you can get Boba on every corner, kinda like Walgreen's here in the South and this is one of the only places I know that sells Boba. The food is good too, a lil higher in cost than most places, but also fresher than most places so worth the extra cost. Everything seems to be cooked to order so when I say fresh, I'm basically saying, "don't burn your mouth." My husband loves it because there is no MSG, not to mention the flavors are so good, especially since there is really no MSG. Now, my mouth is watering for the Beef chow fun, so yummy. If you haven't been you should give it a try. Make sure to order beef chow fun, you'll be addicted.
(4)
Mike K.
It's the only business in town, right? I'm thankful for this place existing. Good tea selection, good boba, decent food, and cool peeps working there. It's all good.
(5)
Sara H.
Mediocre at best. My boyfriend and I decided to give the place a try. I ordered the tofu and shrimp dish... I was pretty bland and the shrimp was not very tasty. I also found little pieces of beef in my dish... I do not eat any beef in my diet so this was upsetting. The soup I had was also pretty lack-luster and oily. My boyfriend ordered the beef kabobs and Hunan beef. The kabobs were so grotesque looking he couldn't even take a bite. His food also came with onions after we specifically stated that he was disliked them (a lot). From what I have read the tea is good. If that is the case, I would stick with that. Don't order the food.
(2)
Virginia M.
My review is based solely on the bubble tea, but their tapioca tastes super fresh (soft) and teas, etc. are pretty good. Thai/milk tea always seems to be hot (i.e. melts the ice really fast) so I get the smaller size. I drive from Midtown just for this!
(5)
Tom E.
I did go to bed about 4 hours ago. I decided to wake up in the middle of the night. Why? My bubble tea addiction has just been re-activated. You all probably think I am lying and/or crazy, but this is absolutely as real as it gets. I am almost 113% confident my recent weight gain (which one of my sisters told me she had never seen anyone balloon as quick as I did) was solely on my bubble tea addiction (I have proof: yelp.com/biz/sweet-hut-b… ). It has been 2 months since my last. 2 months too long. Hell, I almost took out a mortgage to open one up, or at least get a lifetime supply delivered to me daily from Atlanta. Again, this is no joke, I have been seriously contemplating these extremes. I finally saw a place that had bubble tea. But lets be honest, the presence of Asian culture is (how can I say this politically correctly, even though you know I won't?) not as abundant as it is in Atlanta. When I heard about Chang's, my ears perked up like a kid being introduced to Playboy for the first time. Another setback, is the location- I usually travel west in the city to go to places, this place is north. So I never really had time to make it. I spent my entire day with my roomie in Collierville (don't ask, cuz I won't tell!), so I figured after a long day, a trek to get some bubble tea would be most triumphant (wow on the Bill and Ted reference, my apologies). After taking a quick right onto Macon from Germantown, I knew it had to be close. And there it was! Holy shit, bubble tea! And more Asians! I was thrilled. All of the sunburn I got and the headaches I accumulated, all of that pain seemed to go away. It was tea time! I think my roommate was cultureshocked (but cmon, it wasn't his first time having bubble tea!), or he was just trying to give me a hard time. The interior was actually like a restaurant (I guess they serve food here? I didn't care, I wanted the TEA DAMMIT!), where you can sit down and order. I went straight to the counter and saw all of the bubble tea offerings. I liked all of the flavors and options you can add, and the fact you can get slushie, cold liquid, or hot liquid. I decided to stick with the classic Thai Iced Tea with mfin boba. My roomie got a cookies n cream shake with whipped cream. While ordering, I did notice one thing- where are all the young Asian girls who yell at me when I order? That was my favorite part of getting tea (this is actually only semi-sarcastic...). Is Chang the white guy that just took my order? These are actually questions I should have asked. Maybe someone reading this can inform me. There was a tv in house, and the Grizzlies game was on, so we watched that as they made our shtuff. Then a young male came out and brought us our drinks. It was time to put it to the test! First off, the boba was fresh, as I could tell with the warmth of them. That was a plus! They didn't take like jersey (a plus). The actual tea wasn't too bad, I should have asked for less ice, as I pretty much gulped it in one sip (they need to make pitchers!). Was it the best bubble tea I have had? No, I could never say that. But it started me on a bubble tea rage again, and this could get dangerous...
(4)
Paul B.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Cordova.They have a great staff and are extremely helpful. The Salt & Pepper shrimp is legit .
(4)
David O.
Stopped in for what I found to be the Best Bubble Tea I've ever had. I didn't have any of the regular entrees so I can't speak to how good they are, but I would return for the Tea. Very good and a good selection.
(4)
Alicia C.
This ranks with the worst bubble teas I have ever had. I actually found it undrinkable! There is a sign up that says: "No exchanges, no refunds," so maybe that should have been a hint, but the place was crowded and everyone seemed to be enjoying their drinks, which now really baffles me! Being from San Diego, I know what good boba tea is, and maybe these people in Memphis just don't have a clue, because that tea was awful and the boba was absolutely tasteless! What a waste of $4.50! The tea tasted of powder, so I doubt they use fresh tea, and they certainly need lessons on how to make and sweeten the boba.
(1)
Shawnese D.
I really like this place but I can not believe what happened. I just called and was going to place a delivery. I gave him my address and he said we were on a do not deliver list. I asked him y he said either you live too far away or you did not give us a tip. Really every time I would order from this place we would spend $50. So you mean to tell me I live on pretty much on the corner of Dexter and Germantown and I live too far or you are mad because I may have not tipped you all. Everytime my food arrived it was cold but I never complained and then had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to place an order for pick up. Hell naw you have lost a very good customer Chang's
(1)
Seth W.
If you like bubble tea, they have a wide selection to choose from!
(3)
N. P.
My first bubble tea experience was at Chang's. If you're looking to try it -- you'll find several flavors to choose from, some tea, some fruit, or combine the two. I usually get lychee with either strawberry or watermelon. Only downside is that even though I was told that they are dairy-free, I still tasted it, as did my husband.
(4)
Brian T.
Very clean inside. Bubble tea was great...wife only allowed me 1 sip and refused to give up any more! Food was good... we had a large party and got 2 family packs (the 3 person and the 4 person). TONS of food!
(4)
Joseph P.
Just spent a week in Flushing, Queens (THE place to get authentic bubble tea) and this was just as good if not better. What a pleasant surprise to find such a cool place near my inlaws here in Memphis. I will be back soon for more!
(4)
Stephanie N.
this place is great if you love bubble tea. just like how we get them in the westcoast. our favorite is the taro bubble tea or the thai tea bubble tea. my friend and aunt says the lychee is the bomb. i would rate this place a 5 just for the bubble teas...but i took off a star for the food menu. although the food is deliciouis....it's expensive! i mean it wouldn't be so bad if they made the servings bigger. but they give you such a tiny amount of food for the price! it's ridiculous. we ordered the salted spicy shrimp once and seriously only had 7 tiny shrimps for $12, heck asia palace serves a bigger serving for the exact dish for the same price. everything we've ordered here gives you a measly amount of food. it's not even all that great for what they're charging you. but if they would lower the price a little on the food or make the servings bigger i'm sure we'd eat here again.
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The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Paul C.
If you're looking for great boba or "bubble" tea, this place isn't it. If you're looking for a decent substitute to satisfy those cravings, then this place may be for you. The mixes they have taste decent, but it tastes as if it's from a powder. The tapioca are a little bit too chewy; they definitely needed to be boiled longer. The pricing for the teas are on par with what the prices should be. It's priced right for what you get; the value is definitely there. If you're looking for a better boba tea however, look to get the boba tea at Pho Vietnam in midtown. But if you're already out at Chang's in Germantown, this place will satisfy your cravings and save you the 15 mile drive.
(3)Rob L.
I went here based off reviews. I'd say it was exactly what I was expecting. I got a lunch combo that was pretty good. The bubble tea I got wasn't the best I have had buy its pretty convenient to be in Cordova. Go there and see for yourself!
(4)Huyen T.
I only go here for bubble tea, it might not be the best but it's pretty darn good when compare to others solely in the Memphis/Cordova area. I usually get the milk tea bubble tea since its the closest thing to the original flavor I had a long time ago while on vacation in Saigon. The downside is that its a bit too sweet for my tasting but that's where the ice come in handy and my sole reason for getting it slush style! It take a while for the drink to be made depending on whether they're busy or whatnot. When ordering, they offer quiet a selections for your drink. Such as pearls (bubble), jelly, iced or slushed. I've never had their food, but heard that it's good. Maybe one day.
(3)Erica B.
I've reviewed Chang's previously for their fabulous bubble teas, but have since had the opportunity to try their actual food. I have to give this place major kudos for their pineapple fried rice. It might be one of my top 5 favorite dishes, and Chang's does it well. The rice is always perfectly browned, which happens to be a requirement for my fried rice dishes. I can never understand how some restaurants serve up the pale yellow fried rice. It never tastes right when it is that color. The darker the better, and Chang's tastes like perfection. The pineapple chunks are huge and plentiful, and their particular mixture comes with chunks of chicken, pork, beef and shrimp. I've only ever gotten it to go and it takes up an entire styrofoam container- I'm talking overflowing, pineapple-ricey goodness spewing out the sides. It is amazing. And after writing this review I am going to have to order some for dinner tomorrow night.
(4)Ariana F.
Living in Cordova it was one of my favorite places to go, good customer service, good prices, never had a problem there. But the most awesome thing at Chang's in my opinion are the spring rolls, they are the most amazing ever, I can never find spring rolls as good as Chang's, will forever love those spring rolls!!! My favorite flavor of boba was almond milk tea, or the peach green tea with tapioca balls mmm yummeh :)
(5)Veronica X.
Tried several stir-fry dishes yesterday and nothing really stood out. Though I still have fond memories of the beef noodle soup and the Chinese pancake, I can only give this place 3 stars overall.
(3)Steven L.
This place started out just selling bubble tea which was a new avenue for Memphis but after a few years, it has extended to selling food and their bubble tea has improved in the making. Memphis is growing in terms of food, but bubble tea hasn't hit it big yet. Come here to enjoy some good bubble tea where you can't find anywhere else in the city that's good. Restaurant is small but enough for a few people to gather and eat and just eat and leave and catch a movie across the steeet.
(4)Danielle M.
I got the green tea and my son the strawberry bubble tea. Fast & friendly service plus it hit the spot for us wanting a refreshing drink after coming out of the movie theater.(Righ across the street) I think going here after a movie will become a regular thing for us :)
(4)Emily Y.
stopped in for a quick lunch with my mom. The $6.50 lunch special is a great deal. You get a modest size portion of edamame (YUM!), soup of your choice, entree, side of steamed rice, and a spring roll. The waitress was very friendly, and we were in and out in 20 minutes. the hot and sour soup was delightfully hot! I'll have to come back to try their expansive tea selection.
(4)Kimberly D.
Great salt and pepper wings!! Other food is good. Service is great. Small shop, great prices!
(5)Charlie W.
Chang's is a small, neatly-decorated cafe that specializes in Bubble tea, but also serves a surprisingly wide variety of Asian cuisine. You have the option to dine-in, or visit the back counter for a to-go food or bubble tea order. The selection of flavors is extensive; you'll see everything from strawberry to taro. They also have a couple other unique options you won't find at any Vietnamese restaurant nearby, like types of pearls and consistency of your drink (frozen, liquid, hot). Also noteworthy is their selection of specialty drinks. I saw things like peanut butter and mint chocolate. I recently ordered the green apple and coconut flavors of bubble tea. The green apple tasted sour and artificial (as was expected) and was delicious. The coconut was absolutely out of this world! I'm officially going to have to change my favorite coconut bubble tea from Pho Saigon to Chang's! It's like a creamy mixture of coconut and some other sweet and familiar flavor. A sign behind the counter also says you have the option to mix 2 flavors. I'll give it a try next time. Upon my exit, I grabbed a to-go menu. Wow! The list really is gigantic for such a small cafe. One may expect just small plates - nope ! Soups, vegetarian (woo hoo!) selections, chicken been and pork, and noodle dishes represent the menu. Over all, Chang's was a great and short-but-sweet experience. I recommend if you're looking for something a little more fun and refreshing than your daily Starbucks run. If you have the time, sit and eat! 5 stars for great atmosphere, quickly-made quality bubble tea, and value. A couple things : The place is closed all day Tuesdays (weird, but okay) In the evenings, the place is a very popular teen hangout spot. Expect to see moms in mini vans parked outside waiting for the kids.
(5)Marcus J.
I don't know about the food. Don't care. Don't care about anything except the Avocado Milkshake. Get that. Five stars
(5)Rhonda P.
Awesome teas and the food is great.
(4)Jennifer G.
Loved the product but the service was slow, and the location is so small you feel like you are standing in a bathroom.
(3)Lauren M.
Amazing selection along with to die for food make a holy grail of a restaurant. My personal favorite is lychee bubble tea with mango boba along with the lychee chicken or the black pepper chicken is also yummy. This place is pretty cheap and a favorite when I'm anywhere near that part of town.
(5)Christine L.
I was VERY surprised to find out that Memphis had bubble tea. Then I was even more surprised when I found out that this place sold semi-authentic chinese food! I can't comment on the food, yet, but I can on the bubble tea. I always go with the regular milk tea (liquid) with tapiocas. It's not bad. I've lived in California and NYC and Boston, so its not the most impressive or fresh boba pearls that I've tried, but for the sake of Memphis, this place is probably the best in the area. They're pretty quick if you're the first one ordering. But if you come and there's been a few teenagers that ordered before you, then you'll have to wait a lil bit. The milk tea is good and sweet. It varies; sometimes its very sweet and sometimes its just right. They always put in enough pearls even if it doesn't look like it! I have yet to try their real food, but I definitely will do so soon. But for the area, This is the place to get your bubble tea fix and therefore am giving it a higher rating because of that. 3.5 / 5
(4)Cris W.
As they say...good, fast, or cheap. Pick two. The service was fine and the entrées were about 10 bucks each, but the food was bland. We had their house fried rice, sesame chicken, and Mongolian beef. The fried rice didn't taste like it was seasoned at all - just mixed up and heated. The sesame chicken had a tasty sauce on it, but the chicken pieces seemed like frozen product from Sysco or such. The Mongolian beef was more like Mongolian onions with beef flavoring. Literally, the dish was 80-90% onions. If they reversed this percentage, then that might be worth the 10 bucks and actually a substantial meal. No longer interested in this place.
(2)Justin B.
I have loved going to Chang's for bubble tea for years. They have a great selection and a lot of variety. Let me make clear that this is what you come to Chang's for. The food, while above average for most Chinese restaurants in Memphis, isn't what makes this place great. They do have some different type of dishes, like lychee chicken or pineapple shrimp, that not everyone else has. But the food hasn't been consistently good every time. The bubble tea, however, has. Highly recommend getting bubble tea here. However, it is not the only bubble tea place in town as some might think, and you can get just as good or better bubble tea at other places in town. But I definitely recommend it, good alternative to getting ice cream or coffee on the weekends. If you're seeing a movie at the Cordova Malco, you should run across the street and get a bubble tea.
(4)Jen M.
Rating this place low for poor customer service. Took 10 mins to get a bubble tea. Guy at register was not friendly and offered no apology.
(2)Brad B.
Very tasty. I've gone several times over the past 8 years, and the food has always been delicious. I don't think I've ever gone and NOT gotten the xiar bing, a fried mushroom and pork pancake, optimally paired with their hot sauce. Favorite meals include their yellow curry chicken and spicy orange chicken. So, even if the words 'bubble tea' sound weird, you can totally go and just eat. You're good! But the bubble tea is very good. The closest comparison I can think of is a Thai tea, as they have a similar consistency (though you can order your bubble tea as a shake). The black 'pearls' are actually tapioca, which is why the straws are so large. 'Chewing' your drink is an interesting experience! If you dig these flavors, I recommend a blend of coconut and avocado.
(4)Daniel C.
Well, I was in for a surprise when I first tried the food at this place. When this was just a small shop at Oak Court, I knew that their bubble teas are good, but they have actually gotten better too! I finally had the chance to try the food here and for the two items that I did try, green beans and Singapore noodles, they were great! I'll probably be eating here more often now.
(4)Christen D.
This place is a hidden treasure! They have the best wonton soup and Hawaiian fried rice! Their mango bubble tea is to die for. I drive all the way from germantown just to go here.
(5)joy m.
The Bubble tea here is not all that great. Unfortunately, it's the only place in memphis that serves bubble tea. If you've had real bubble tea (Quickly's), then you would know that the bubble tea that they serve here is only mediocre. I definitely have my cravings for bubble tea, but with Chang's being the only selection- I could just do without. It's unsatisfying! Food: They have good Beef Noodle Soup, considering the rest of the food that I've eaten there. Some of the stir fries and specialty chinese snacks are not all that great. If I want to have authentic chinese food, I will just go to New Asia.
(2)Jason C.
I used to work here, and let me start off by saying that if you are going here for the food, you're doing it wrong. This place is popular for its bubble tea. Although the American Chinese cuisine is good, don't set your expectations too high. Here is my personal breakdown of this restaurant. Wait time: None, usually. This place can get pretty crowded on Friday & Saturday nights as the young Asian population usually hang out & treat themselves to a bubble tea after/before heading over to the movies across the street. Atmosphere: This is a nice, small, & locally owned restaurant with a casual dining ambience. It has more of a café feel to it than a sit down restaurant. I love coming here just to hang out or catch up with friends. Service: This place usually has one waitress which is just enough. She is very professional and works hard to keep the customers satisfied. Food: This place serves pretty decent American Chinese cuisine. As I said before, don't come here expecting a 5 star formal dining experience. Bubble tea: The bubble tea here is great! Whether you're feeling a fruit smoothie with fruit pop pearls or a Chai tea with extra boba, there are plenty of options to customize your bubble tea with. Although this doesn't compare to bubble tea in NYC or China, this is by far some solid bubble tea! Overall: 3/5 If you've never tried bubble tea, this place is a must try!
(3)W B.
I thought this place was pretty good. We came in at about noon and the place was absolutely dead. Service was fast and friendly. I started out with the won ton soup ... or should I call it, "One" ton soup because there was only one wonton in my little cup. A bit chintzy. However, the flavor of the broth was good and the noodle chips were fresh. We also had a complimentary bowl of edamame, We ordered the spicy salt tofu and the beef chow fun. The spicy salt tofu was perfect. Little cubes of crispy battered tofu with jalapenos, Szechuan peppers, and salt. They were not greasy at all and had a great crunch while being creamy in the center. The beef chow fun was good, but a little bit oily for my taste. That's an inherent problem with the dish though. They have to use a lot of oil or the rice noodles will stick to the wok. Still, I think this version was too oily, although the flavor was good. Prices were very reasonable. I'd go back again.
(4)Lupe L.
I love this place... Being from Cali you can get Boba on every corner, kinda like Walgreen's here in the South and this is one of the only places I know that sells Boba. The food is good too, a lil higher in cost than most places, but also fresher than most places so worth the extra cost. Everything seems to be cooked to order so when I say fresh, I'm basically saying, "don't burn your mouth." My husband loves it because there is no MSG, not to mention the flavors are so good, especially since there is really no MSG. Now, my mouth is watering for the Beef chow fun, so yummy. If you haven't been you should give it a try. Make sure to order beef chow fun, you'll be addicted.
(4)Mike K.
It's the only business in town, right? I'm thankful for this place existing. Good tea selection, good boba, decent food, and cool peeps working there. It's all good.
(5)Sara H.
Mediocre at best. My boyfriend and I decided to give the place a try. I ordered the tofu and shrimp dish... I was pretty bland and the shrimp was not very tasty. I also found little pieces of beef in my dish... I do not eat any beef in my diet so this was upsetting. The soup I had was also pretty lack-luster and oily. My boyfriend ordered the beef kabobs and Hunan beef. The kabobs were so grotesque looking he couldn't even take a bite. His food also came with onions after we specifically stated that he was disliked them (a lot). From what I have read the tea is good. If that is the case, I would stick with that. Don't order the food.
(2)Virginia M.
My review is based solely on the bubble tea, but their tapioca tastes super fresh (soft) and teas, etc. are pretty good. Thai/milk tea always seems to be hot (i.e. melts the ice really fast) so I get the smaller size. I drive from Midtown just for this!
(5)Tom E.
I did go to bed about 4 hours ago. I decided to wake up in the middle of the night. Why? My bubble tea addiction has just been re-activated. You all probably think I am lying and/or crazy, but this is absolutely as real as it gets. I am almost 113% confident my recent weight gain (which one of my sisters told me she had never seen anyone balloon as quick as I did) was solely on my bubble tea addiction (I have proof: yelp.com/biz/sweet-hut-b… ). It has been 2 months since my last. 2 months too long. Hell, I almost took out a mortgage to open one up, or at least get a lifetime supply delivered to me daily from Atlanta. Again, this is no joke, I have been seriously contemplating these extremes. I finally saw a place that had bubble tea. But lets be honest, the presence of Asian culture is (how can I say this politically correctly, even though you know I won't?) not as abundant as it is in Atlanta. When I heard about Chang's, my ears perked up like a kid being introduced to Playboy for the first time. Another setback, is the location- I usually travel west in the city to go to places, this place is north. So I never really had time to make it. I spent my entire day with my roomie in Collierville (don't ask, cuz I won't tell!), so I figured after a long day, a trek to get some bubble tea would be most triumphant (wow on the Bill and Ted reference, my apologies). After taking a quick right onto Macon from Germantown, I knew it had to be close. And there it was! Holy shit, bubble tea! And more Asians! I was thrilled. All of the sunburn I got and the headaches I accumulated, all of that pain seemed to go away. It was tea time! I think my roommate was cultureshocked (but cmon, it wasn't his first time having bubble tea!), or he was just trying to give me a hard time. The interior was actually like a restaurant (I guess they serve food here? I didn't care, I wanted the TEA DAMMIT!), where you can sit down and order. I went straight to the counter and saw all of the bubble tea offerings. I liked all of the flavors and options you can add, and the fact you can get slushie, cold liquid, or hot liquid. I decided to stick with the classic Thai Iced Tea with mfin boba. My roomie got a cookies n cream shake with whipped cream. While ordering, I did notice one thing- where are all the young Asian girls who yell at me when I order? That was my favorite part of getting tea (this is actually only semi-sarcastic...). Is Chang the white guy that just took my order? These are actually questions I should have asked. Maybe someone reading this can inform me. There was a tv in house, and the Grizzlies game was on, so we watched that as they made our shtuff. Then a young male came out and brought us our drinks. It was time to put it to the test! First off, the boba was fresh, as I could tell with the warmth of them. That was a plus! They didn't take like jersey (a plus). The actual tea wasn't too bad, I should have asked for less ice, as I pretty much gulped it in one sip (they need to make pitchers!). Was it the best bubble tea I have had? No, I could never say that. But it started me on a bubble tea rage again, and this could get dangerous...
(4)Paul B.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Cordova.They have a great staff and are extremely helpful. The Salt & Pepper shrimp is legit .
(4)David O.
Stopped in for what I found to be the Best Bubble Tea I've ever had. I didn't have any of the regular entrees so I can't speak to how good they are, but I would return for the Tea. Very good and a good selection.
(4)Alicia C.
This ranks with the worst bubble teas I have ever had. I actually found it undrinkable! There is a sign up that says: "No exchanges, no refunds," so maybe that should have been a hint, but the place was crowded and everyone seemed to be enjoying their drinks, which now really baffles me! Being from San Diego, I know what good boba tea is, and maybe these people in Memphis just don't have a clue, because that tea was awful and the boba was absolutely tasteless! What a waste of $4.50! The tea tasted of powder, so I doubt they use fresh tea, and they certainly need lessons on how to make and sweeten the boba.
(1)Shawnese D.
I really like this place but I can not believe what happened. I just called and was going to place a delivery. I gave him my address and he said we were on a do not deliver list. I asked him y he said either you live too far away or you did not give us a tip. Really every time I would order from this place we would spend $50. So you mean to tell me I live on pretty much on the corner of Dexter and Germantown and I live too far or you are mad because I may have not tipped you all. Everytime my food arrived it was cold but I never complained and then had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to place an order for pick up. Hell naw you have lost a very good customer Chang's
(1)Seth W.
If you like bubble tea, they have a wide selection to choose from!
(3)N. P.
My first bubble tea experience was at Chang's. If you're looking to try it -- you'll find several flavors to choose from, some tea, some fruit, or combine the two. I usually get lychee with either strawberry or watermelon. Only downside is that even though I was told that they are dairy-free, I still tasted it, as did my husband.
(4)Brian T.
Very clean inside. Bubble tea was great...wife only allowed me 1 sip and refused to give up any more! Food was good... we had a large party and got 2 family packs (the 3 person and the 4 person). TONS of food!
(4)Joseph P.
Just spent a week in Flushing, Queens (THE place to get authentic bubble tea) and this was just as good if not better. What a pleasant surprise to find such a cool place near my inlaws here in Memphis. I will be back soon for more!
(4)Stephanie N.
this place is great if you love bubble tea. just like how we get them in the westcoast. our favorite is the taro bubble tea or the thai tea bubble tea. my friend and aunt says the lychee is the bomb. i would rate this place a 5 just for the bubble teas...but i took off a star for the food menu. although the food is deliciouis....it's expensive! i mean it wouldn't be so bad if they made the servings bigger. but they give you such a tiny amount of food for the price! it's ridiculous. we ordered the salted spicy shrimp once and seriously only had 7 tiny shrimps for $12, heck asia palace serves a bigger serving for the exact dish for the same price. everything we've ordered here gives you a measly amount of food. it's not even all that great for what they're charging you. but if they would lower the price a little on the food or make the servings bigger i'm sure we'd eat here again.
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