Delivery
Yes
Oakland Tea House in Auburn Hills
Categories
Location on the map
Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 248-677-2158
Site: https://www.oaklandteahouse.com/
Site: https://www.oaklandteahouse.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11:30AM–2PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–2PM
- Friday:11:30AM–2PM
- Saturday:12–8PM
- Sunday:12–7PM
Comments (128)
The workers are very polite and attentive to the needs of the guests. You can order tea or a full meal of food at the counter and they will wheel over a cart to your table when everything is ready. The bubble tea is very authentic and there are many options to choose from.The kitchen is open so you can see everything they are doing, it is nice to be able to know how everything is prepared.
A hidden gem for sure! Everything I tried was absolutely delicious and Kathy was very helpful in picking out menu items, as it was my first time trying Taiwanese food. I will definitely return next time I’m in the area.
Ive been going here for a few years now, and I am obsessed with their renovations from earlier this year. So aesthetic and open. Right around the corner from Oakland, so its the perfect place to study. The owners (wife and husband) are both so sweet. Love coming here and love their boba!!
The food tastes really good and unique. The service is very good and the people that work there are very friendly and kind.
Would give 0 stars if possible. The lady who rang us up wearing a headband was extremely rude and told us to let the person waiting in line behind us to order and pay first because we had a question on the menu... Her entire attitude the whole transaction was just disgusting. Worst customer service Ive ever experienced at a restaurant and the food was trash. I am Taiwanese and the food portion was very small and flavor was not good. Highly recommend saving your money and going somewhere else!
Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The spicy oil shrimp wontons were absolutely amazing. The Dan Dan noodles and teriyaki bao were also great find. The milk tea was a great compliment to the spicy food. So good.
If you want fresh and delicious food cooked and served by amazing people you have to give this place a try! Your going to love it! The spicy shrimp wontons are amazing along with the dan dan noodles!! The bao is also insanely good! Chef kisses to this place!
The food isn’t complex and you’re not presented with an overwhelming choice of options but the options they do have are delicious. The waiter is always nice and friendly and doesn’t mind offering suggestions or answering questions. It’s definitely worth a visit
This place is so true to the culture -- some of the best gua bao Ive had outside of Taiwan. Its all made to order, the place is adorable, and the owners are so nice and fantastic. Please support this oakland tea house!
Worst food I have ever tasted. Poor quality meat. Bland squishy rice. The table was allowed one table knife. We did each get a fork. My recommendation is to save your money.
Racist. Flavorless tea. They made my friend pay for food first (they’re Black) while everyone else didn’t pay until after. Also everyone else who was in line behind them was served first despite the fact that my friend only ordered dumplings, that they had to wait 45 minutes for without even being brought a drink. Everyone else was brought real chopsticks but my friend was brought disposable ones. They were the only Black person in the restaurant and it’s hard to not see this treatment as blatantly racist.
Their noodles and fried chicken tasted great and the ingredients were fresh! Unfortunately the boba tea was a little bit watery, but I’ll visit again sometime soon.
One of the best Taiwanese food I’ve tried in the area! Took me back to my childhood memories! Just Yummmmm 💯
Absolutely delicious! great quality food and amazing taste, make sure you try their GuoBao sandwiches, and try their new sugar crispy GuoBaos its something extraordinary!
THIS PLACE IS THE BOOOOOMB. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD I WANT TO CRY. Okay but like seriously Please take my word for it and eat here this is like a tiny little place with fantastic food. it’s not that expensive and looks kind of like nothing from the outside which seems to be a requirement for good random tiny restaurants. but seriously this place is a gem, a gift, bury me in soup.
Yesyes. The hottie working the counter was helpful. But more than that, the food is incredible. Fresh made in house, noodles, dumpling wrappers, and fillings. House made rice buns for the sandwiches. This is current Taiwanese cuisine.
LITERALLY EVERYTHING IS GOOD!!! i have never been disappointed with anything and it’s owned by the SWEETEST woman ever! i’ve never written a google review but needed to let everyone know how yummy everything is
Delicious shrimp wonton soup. Everything we have had here is tasty
Hidden gem here. Some of the best bao Ive ever had. Dumplings were also delicious. Must try
Love the minced pork belly and beef stew noodle. Homemade is always the best!
Super sweet spot. Food is great and a great ambiance. Service is, you guessed it, great!Do yourself a favour and check this place out!
My experience here could not have been a better one. Going here with 3 other friends was such an amazing experience. Not one of us had been there before and Kathy, the lady that seemed to be in charge, took the time to show us everything in the menu. She walked us through what was traditional Vietnamese, what we as first timers would like best, and what dishes were most popular. Can’t emphasize how nice the customer service was and the food was absolutely AMAZING! We will definitely be headed back in the near future.
Food is great. However I don’t understand how it is that you can’t ask for the chilies sauce AFTER you have gotten your plate. It has to be when you order - ridiculous! I’ve had the owner personally serve me the hot chilies sauce AFTER I’ve gotten my plate before; he would just use a small disposable sauce container to give that to me instead of putting it directly on the plate!
Its a cute small place, I love everything. The food and drinks are delicious. The owners are very sweet. My favorite thing to eat is the Bao, so yummy.
Got the Lu Rou Fan and the Taiwanese fried chicken. Both were super delicious.
Excellent every time we go. Friendly staff and fresh food.
This place is so good, small but honestly such amazing food! I had the dandan noodles and it was out of this world!! Had the bubble tea as well and it wasn’t really my favorite thing but honestly i will come again for sure!!
This place is so awesome. Authentic Chinese (taiwaineese) food. Everything I tried is epic. The Bao! The dumplings!Very fresh and clean interior. Nice service. Fun drinks.You have to try this place!!!
The most sweetest people on earth, definitely will be coming back and trying the dishes on the menu. So far, Ive only been there for bubble tea which is also phenomenal. Highly recommend, and I would definitely call this place a hidden gem :)
I’ll give zero point if that’s an option. Very rude waitress, very bad service. No matter how the food tastes, it’s not worth to revisit again.
We were just driving by when we saw the Oakland Tea House board, and decided to check it out. They close at 7PM and we were already late but host was so nice she let us order. We picked up our food and came home. While eating we noticed that, she forgot to pack chicken we ordered. My husband called her to just let her know that. The lady was saying sorry that she forgot. And offered to drop off the chicken on her way back home. She insisted that her husband will drop off.It was very nice gesture, not only her husband dropped off our ordered chicken but packed some Gao Bao. That was the kindest thing she did.The couple is very kind and nice. On top of that the food was amazing.This was first time we tried Taiwanese food. Loved their cold noodle with sesame paste. My kids always ask for Gao Bao. I was blown away by their hospitality. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed.
I ordered some teriyaki chicken with rice and to be frank it wasnt that great the place is decently clean and looks nice but the food quality was not meeting that 4.5 stars on google and I had to wait 45 minutes just to get my bubble tea! I dont think Ill be returning in the future
The dan dan noodle and gua bao were amazing! Cant wait to try other dishes. Cozy restaurant and friendly owners. Will definitely be returning and bringing friends!
Beef noodle soup was really good, came w tons of vegetables and plenty of beef. Noodles were a blend between ramen and udon, tasty.Milk bubble tea was also good. Order took no more than 15 min.Restaurant is small, but really clean and cute. Good go to lunch place
My rating is heavily skewed towards how good the food is at any given restaurant, that being said the food here is very good especially for the area, the boba (bubble tea) is also very good. That being said the service here was terrible, there were a limited number of tables and even though this place was not packed, it took a long time to order and receive our food, nor were we ever asked how the food tasted which is a disappointment because the food is good. Cleanliness is not good either as its clear your own dishes however the tables dont seem to be wiped down regularly.
Tried this place with a group for lunch on a Thursday. Tried to order a noodle dish but was told that it would take 20 minutes so I decided to switch to rice. Proceeded to wait 45 minutes for the meal to arrive anyway. I also watched multiple customers get served before anyone in my group did.After the meal arrived, it was very authentic and the pork was good but lacked flavor/seasoning. Also the portions were lacking considering the price charged. Overall, I would not recommend.
The first thing we noticed walking in was the smell of delicious food being made fresh. It was bright, open, and the staff are very kind.The food is authentic, fresh, and delicious!We will be frequent customers. Thank you!!
The lady at the front was super nice and friendly, and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend the gua bao. The location is a bit hidden away, which is unfortunate because it’s such a great place!
Super delicious food. Their tapioca is really nice and soft.
The Teriyaki Chicken Gau Bao is so good!!
Really authentic taiwanese restaurant. I really like the salty crispy chicken and cold noodle. The dessert bean curd(Dou Hua) is also really delicious! this place bring all the nostalgia from home for me!
This place is so unique. Every time, trying something new. Spiced braised noodle soup in the winter. Cold noodles in the summer. And the pork sausage gua bao for every day. Gua bao is so good.
Amazingly friendly owners and staff who are always working hard and serving their best to put a smile on everyones face. Balanced bubble teas and even better meals you wont find anywhere else in the Auburn Hills/Rochester area.Ive never had to wait over 10 minutes for my food, however being a small mom-and-pa local business I would have no problem waiting to give my business to such humble people.Extra appreciation for a warm home-kitchen atmosphere that is so well naturally lit. Fantastic place to sit and study or do work!
Best Taiwanese restaurant Ive tried in Michigan.
Very good Bubble Tea! Most places will serve Bubble Tea and its basically just a sweetened milk drink. I watched the server prepare my tea, and she used real tea leaves, and I can taste the tea flavor prominently, along with some of the best strawberry flavoring Ive tried. I will be back, and next time Ill get food - based on the name I didnt realize this was a restaraunt so I didnt come hungry, but it all looks delicious
One of my favorite Taiwanese restaurants in the area.
I love this place! With a smaller menu, each dish is perfected with high quality ingredients and tastes homey. I have yet to have a dish I don’t like from here. I don’t feel oily and heavy afterwards. It makes me feel like I’m back in Taiwan :)
Love love love this place. The staff are so friendly and the food is to die for. It really reminds me of China. The atmosphere is really nice and the pricing for food and drinks is affordable. The bubble tea is one of the best I have had stateside. 10/10. No complaints
Just had the most delicious vegetarian noodle soup! The flavor was incredible, high quality ingredients and top notch service. If youre looking for authentic food look no further than Oakland Tea House!
My daughter brought me and the service is friendly and patient as they explained what the different dishes were, and showed pictures, the food took a bit to get done because it was fresh, it was delicious. They have a very small menue but it us so good. I ordered the braised beef with noodles which turned out to be a strong broth with chunks od meat, vegetables and a thick like Raman noodle in a broth, I loved it so much a the portion size was extremely filling, they also have different flavered read and smoothies
Incredible food. Very friendly service. Try the minced pork w/ rice and the crispy chicken… so good
This is my favorite place to get dumplings! I look forward all week to having my Friday lunch here!
A very hidden gem located in Auburn Hills Michigan. Authentically Taiwanese cuisine Made in house home made by very friendly staff. The only problem is that this restaurant is almost impossible to find from the street and you have to know right where to go.
Best food Ive had in a minute especially at a small tucked away place such as this. The bubble tea was great as well. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good inexpensive food and even some good bubble tea or smoothies.
Authentic Taiwanese food 😻
Excellent Bubble Milk Tea! The small food menu is very authentic Chinese cuisine. The noodle dish was very flavorful, and I look forward to trying the dumpling plate next.
This was my first time visiting. Small not for sitting in dinning although there arebabfew tables. They have bubble tea if you are in to that. They do not speak English very well but are nice. There vegetables veriy by the day. What I did order majority of the food was good. I will go back to try something else on the menu.
How do I describe disappointment? Well it starts off by saying Oakland Tea House is disappointment. The food has no flavor. From noodle, rice, and little snack dishes its just no flavor. And if it does have flavor it leaves a terrible after taste. It was so promising when they first opened up, but after a couple months of going to Oakland Tea House it just got worse. Go to Asian Edible for a cheaper meal with way more options.
I was recommended to this place to come and try their bubble tea, and wherever you are located it is definitely worth the drive as I am sure it is the best in the area. They also serve food but I was unable to try anything on the menu. We will definitely be back to try the food!
The food is decent, hot oil could use an upgrade. Service is nice but they take a long time to prepare the food. No ideal if you have a time limit for lunch.
Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be returning frequently!
The food is Taiwanese and seemed very suthentic and tasted great!
This place is a bit hidden in the back of the plaza but I just got some delicious food here and I love it. Got the pork gua bao, Shave ice red bean milk and the dumpling. Been wanting to try gua bao for awhile now and their doesnt disappoint. Will definitely be back for more.
Food was decent. Awful service and awful attitude. Hope there are more choice of authentic Chinese food around this area!!
Understaffed and unprepared. They were out of half of the things on the menu by noon. When asked what was in their hot pot we were told no. Our smoothies took around 20 minutes to be made.
Small menu, clean place, variety of tea options. It took them awefully long to serve my friend today......almost 1 hour after order. Rest all good.
Worth the hype! Cant wait to get another gua bao. Bubble tea isnt my thing in general, but my husband loved that too.
Nit a lot of selection, but whats available was quite good. Pretty authentic. The portions werent that big though. Very homey feel. Order at the counter, pay and sit down.
Very authentic Chinese food! You know it’s good when all the customers in there are Chinese. Would come back again if we are in the area!
Such good food and friendly staff!
Amazing food, I didnt know I needed this until I tried it! Fantastic food, great service
They are really welcoming and friendly people. I really love this place it has become my favorite spot... I would recommend the place to anyone that wants authentic food
Great food! Hole In the wall restaurant
I got a soup and a Chinese sandwich, paid $11 for a tiny sandwich and a soup. Very small meal. Still hungry after paid $11. Not worth the money.
Food is amazing and the staff is incredibly gracious. You have to give it a try.
The food is not very delicious, but it is a good place to have a meal. Because they will guarantee that you can get full
Give the Dan Dan noodles a try. Hands down the best Chinese dishes around.
The food and service here are sublime.
I love their spicy oil. Everything I tried here has been tasty.
Food was good but the bubble tea smoothies were a dissappointment. It was too watery and not much flavor.
Good food. Great drink but wish they had some selections.
Best bao in the state
Crispy salty chicken is delicious
The soups are delicious, the staff is friendly and efficient and the prices are good!
Amazing bubble tea, friendly staff and the food is the best
I love this place! They dont have bad food. Its all terrific
Quite and cosy place with great tasting food.
Great and comfortable place to take a break from the day. The foods and drinks are absolutely delicious!
This place is amazing! Its a tea place that serves little snack foods that are wonderful!
Ive only been there once but it was a great experience and Im going back on Friday Im bringing some people from work because it was great
The food was delicious, I will be coming back again soon!
Yummy food. Friendly owner. Clean restaurant. A must try!
Little pricey for the content. But felt the food was authentic Taiwanese.
If you like spice noodle, come here and order beef noodle with spice.
Authentic Taiwan’s food. Very Nice!
Good Chinese place. Bubble tea worth trying!
Been going to this restaurant for a while now, love it!
Great food, really good bubble tea.
This is amazing. Ive been looking for a place like this!
Good and authentic Taiwanese food.
So much tastiness! I love this place.
The food is great and bubble tea is great!
Great food, if a bit expensive
Cozy, clean, and delicious!
Great food!!
Ok but not great.
Pretty good noodle
Awesome pork belly
Very good noddle
Delicious food
The smell is good, the environment is clean and warm, and the toilet is clean. I hope the food can be served faster; it is not easy to recruit people now, which is understandable. The proprietress has a good attitude, likes to chat with customers, and works very quickly.The pearls in bubble tea can progress and are softer.The chili oil is good and fragrant.
Highly recommended !! Its our first time visit. The environment is bright and clean, and people here are friendly. We ordered spicy beef noodle and seafood & tofu hot pot. The beef is awesome !!! Although its quite far from our residence, but we will come again !!For the first time, the restaurant is very bright and clean, and the staff is very friendly. We ordered a few cups of rare milk / seafood pot / and super recommended beef noodles! The beef is tender and delicious, very satisfied! Will come again next time!
The price is affordable and the food is delicious and the quantity is enough. The dining environment is very clean. The best thing is that the boss can order food in Chinese.
Authentic and delicious Taiwanese bento, the side dishes are very sincere and full! The store is bright and clean! Authentic Taiwanese food, come and try !!!
After changing the boss, the service attitude at the front desk was very bad. I hope that the proprietress can meet the normal needs of the guests in the future and give chopsticks and bags normally.
Single small hot pot is great! And the chicken noodles are delicious! Red heart marked ❤
Authentic Taiwanese taste, every meal is delicious
Taste of Taiwan, taste of hometown,
Total reviews rating 4.5
128 Reviews for Oakland Tea House 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-21The food is just amazing. What’s better? After eating all of these, you don’t feel like a slug!!!The food tastes clean, as if it truly is nurturing the body. Everything is homemade and tasted extremely familiar to an Asian from Asia, there’s no doubt about that.Best part is the hospitality of the owners.Definitely recommend!
Review №2
2022-03-31My first time at the Oakland Teahouse, and I have to say I knew right away that I am going to be a regular. The staff is super friendly and the food is great. I had Dan Dan Noodles and they were really incredible. Can’t wait to come back and try some more food and bubble tea.
Review №3
2022-04-25Outstanding food, so much better than the American Chinese food most places have. This is great Taiwanese!
Review №4
2022-01-05I eat a lot of bao, and this place is so good, after eating here, I ordered one to go for later! I recomend the pork belly gua bao with the brown sugar roasted bun. The beef wontons in hot oil were also great, and not too spicy!
Review №5
2021-07-29I went with a group of Taiwanese and Chinese friends and we all really enjoyed the food. Personally it was my first time ever trying Taiwanese food, but being middle eastern myself and having tried many authentic ethnic foods its pretty easy to recognize this place is legitimate. Flavors were good, spice was nice, and dishes unique for people who havent grown up on them. Definitely worth coming here to eat!
Review №6
2022-01-22Quality is very good, made from scratch, hand made noodles are one of the better one that I have had.
Review №7
2022-07-06First time going and we will definitely be back. The pork was smokey and tasted incredible. The mango smoothie was delicious, and the red bean was runner up, but both were super tasty. Im not sure if you can go wrong ordering anything there, honesty. I am looking forward to going back to try more dishes!
Review №8
2022-06-25Oakland Tea House is an easy 5 star for me. Went for the first time recently after finding it on a list of top Asian restaurants in Metro Detroit. Have been back since then and had several different bao buns, dumplings, noodle soup, chili dumplings, and the shaved ice. Every item weve had has been freshly made and is fantastic. This place will be in our regular restaurant rotation. The kitchen is small so if they are busy it might take a little longer to get your food but it is definitely worth the few extra minutes.
Review №9
2021-09-07Love this place! It’s easily missed being tucked away in the back of the plaza but very authentic and flavorful. The gua bao (pictured) is always part of my order. Whether you’re familiar with Taiwanese cuisine or just want to try something new, this place has a wide range of menu options that will keep you coming back for more.
Review №10
2022-05-06I was trolling Google maps for restaurants in my area and ordered from this restaurant out of curiosity. So glad that I choose this place!The Salty Crispy Chicken with rice was soo tasty, not overly salty. The rice was flavorful with a nice firmness... I could easily eat it with my chopsticks without fear of dropping😁 ,the green beans were well done. And I enjoyed the sauce and the side of pork with bean sprouts.There was enough for two people, so I enjoyed it the next day too.For dessert, I had the Bean Curd (Douha). Dont know exactly what it is, and it was delicious! I love that it was not overly sweet, and those little bubbles popping in my mouth as I chewed them, made me smile.I was looking forward to having the bubble tea and ordered Mango Milk, it was very good, but alas, no bubbles.I will order from the Oakland Tea House again ... Maybe next week 😊😊A big THANK YOU to Anita, the delivery driver! I give you 5 stars!