Bopomofo Cafe

Sophia Louise

Went to this place the same day it was recommended and it did not disappoint! I’m not even necessarily a matcha person but I feel like I’ve been converted! Soooo good. Also the popcorn chicken was insanely good. We ordered the spicy with dark meat. Yummmmm.

Bravo Molina

The drinks here are definitely my favorite! I tried the braised pork and it was pretty good, but I’m already planning to come back to try more dishes. I keep hearing the sandwiches are the real stars here, so that’s next on my list!

jenelyn herfield

Ordered the Sesame coffee latte with boba, reasonably priced, delightfully delicious. Sister same except with matcha, she loved it too. Two thumbs up.

Kem

Wonderful cafe. So many options. Food is a bit pricey but it is tasty. The mapo tofu has browns are great! Fried chicken is crispy and delicious. Cooked well. Different tea options as well. Can substitute for dairy free which is great. Also cool to see Phil there every so often working hard. Clean place. Weekends in the evening can get crowded so come early if you want to avoid the crowd.

Nick Cornell

Nice spot, clean with polite staff. Got the strawberry basil ginger tea and it was very refreshing. Shrimp burger was surprisingly light but flavourful. The spicy popcorn chicken was zesty but opt for the dark meat, got the white meat and it was overcooked. Still not a bad little spot.

Andy A

Been here a handful of times. This place is cashless. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Out of all the food and drinks I’ve tried, I haven’t found anything that I didn’t enjoy. My kid does enjoy the bopo bento with dark meat popcorn chicken.

LULU LIVE Art

Met a friend at this spot since she loves it and recommended it—plus, they use lactose-free whole milk, which is great for me. They also have lots of caffeine-free options, perfect for someone like me who’s sensitive to both. I ordered the taro sweet milk, zero sugar, hot, but it came iced—maybe a mix-up, but it worked out since it was a hot day. The drink was cute and pink, but much sweeter than expected, even though I asked for zero sugar. The taro paste was real, though, with bits of taro, but the flavor was just okay—more like sweet milk. It’s popular, though; we went right when they opened on a Tuesday, and it filled up fast.

Ryan Zhang

Legit Taiwanese shop with probably the best matcha flavored drinks in San Diego (not best pure matcha though). Haven't tried any of the dishes yet.

Jilly

I got the BA-LA matcha, dark meat spicy popcorn chicken and B.O.G. My sister got the corn matcha latte which is a seasonal drink. The B.O.G was really refreshing and as someone who loves matcha and corn on its own, I personally didn’t like the corn matcha latte because the corn flavor was overpowering. Although, the BA-LA matcha was a nice matcha drink to try since I never tried a matcha and guava combo.

Just tried this place and I’m so glad I did. I think I’ve seen a review on this place from a content creator. The name sounds so familiar! I’m not usually around this area, so seeing different kinds of Asian cultures is Awesome for me. The cashier who took my order did an Excellent job. And, I loved my popcorn chicken (dark meat). It was one of the best!! And, the side touch adding spicy spice -which the cashier recommended was sooo goood. The Matcha is pretty good. I have to ask for cold foam next time! I’m def. coming back!

I don’t know any better way to explain why I love this place other than their food is made really well. Tots are normally not a memorable item to me… but they are cooked just right and are just the correct amount of crunchy every time. lol. Great quality food you can taste. I had the honey walnut shrimp burger and black sesame latte, 50% sweetness and comes with oat milk. Amazing. My only gripe is seating. A lot of ppl come here to study and hang out for an extended time. Seating inside is a hit or miss.

Tried: Matcha Jin Xuan Oolong Iced - Regular 75% Sweetness The Oolong tea flavor was stronger than the Matcha but the drink was good. BA-LA Matcha Iced - Regular 25% Sweetness A fruity twist to the classic matcha taste. The guava flavor definitely predominates, so keep that in mind. Popcorn Chicken Thigh (Dark meat) I really enjoyed that Chicken especially with the dipping sauce.

A little bit pricey, but because you can taste and see the higher quality. We came for their anniversary event where they had a special of free Jin xuan milk tea if you order the nori fish tacos and mofo asada fries. The Jin xuan milk tea was okay. Nothing special. The nori fish tacos though were so delicious! just wish they were a little bit bigger. Crispy fried fish and crunchy slaw. The mofo asada fries were also delicious with crispy fries and tender steak pieces. Also wish this was a little bigger. Parking is easy in large free parking lot. Service is friendly.

I finally had a chance to visit this cafe. It’s clean and spacious (but not many tables for dining in). There are few tables outside though. We ordered a Taiwanese chicken sandwich, pork belly rice bowl and a bubble tea. The chicken sandwich got good flavors but the bun was a bit too sweet for my taste. The pork belly rice bowl was delicious. I liked Jin Xuan Oolong milk tea because it’s got natural tea taste.

Bopomofo Cafe is a cool spot with a nice atmosphere! We tried the Ba-La Matcha, which was really good. It had a little tangy flavor and tasted like good-quality matcha. We didn’t get to try the food, but the menu looked interesting. They had unique items like a Honey Walnut Shrimp Burger that I’d love to try next time. The service was friendly, and the place felt clean and welcoming. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but it’s worth visiting for the experience. I’ll definitely come back to try more!

each time I went was not crowded or had lines, but it's expensive for the food and the amount they serve. I would like to try what else is on the menu. +Clean bathroom and store, love they use bamboo type straws. They just need blinds for their side windows because when the sun glares in, it gets hot and too bright from the cars. Would be nice to have different bins for trash and recycling + Orange Wang - 9/10 - love the orange Creamsicle taste would get again! - Strawberry Basil Ginger Lemonade - 6/10 - Was expecting more of the Strawberry flavor as the description described a hint of ginger. It was a small drop of strawberry and all ginger taste + BA-LA Matcha w/boba - 8/10 - mainly tasted the nectar in it and just a hint of matcha + Heritage Braised Pork Rice - 8/10 - it was good, not dry at all, probably not worth the price of $16 for a small portion + Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwhich & Tots - 7/10 - Seem small but was fulfilling with the chicken. Tots always taste good. The price is expensive. - Assam Milk Tea - 7/10 - would drink again but it's not much of a go to

Patricia Bautista

I don’t know any better way to explain why I love this place other than their food is made really well. Tots are normally not a memorable item to me… but they are cooked just right and are just the correct amount of crunchy every time. lol. Great quality food you can taste. I had the honey walnut shrimp burger and black sesame latte, 50% sweetness and comes with oat milk. Amazing. My only gripe is seating. A lot of ppl come here to study and hang out for an extended time. Seating inside is a hit or miss.

A T

Tried: Matcha Jin Xuan Oolong Iced - Regular 75% Sweetness The Oolong tea flavor was stronger than the Matcha but the drink was good. BA-LA Matcha Iced - Regular 25% Sweetness A fruity twist to the classic matcha taste. The guava flavor definitely predominates, so keep that in mind. Popcorn Chicken Thigh (Dark meat) I really enjoyed that Chicken especially with the dipping sauce.

Bonnie Ye

I finally had a chance to visit this cafe. It’s clean and spacious (but not many tables for dining in). There are few tables outside though. We ordered a Taiwanese chicken sandwich, pork belly rice bowl and a bubble tea. The chicken sandwich got good flavors but the bun was a bit too sweet for my taste. The pork belly rice bowl was delicious. I liked Jin Xuan Oolong milk tea because it’s got natural tea taste.

VT

A little bit pricey, but because you can taste and see the higher quality. We came for their anniversary event where they had a special of free Jin xuan milk tea if you order the nori fish tacos and mofo asada fries. The Jin xuan milk tea was okay. Nothing special. The nori fish tacos though were so delicious! just wish they were a little bit bigger. Crispy fried fish and crunchy slaw. The mofo asada fries were also delicious with crispy fries and tender steak pieces. Also wish this was a little bigger. Parking is easy in large free parking lot. Service is friendly.

Lydia Chu

Bopomofo Cafe is a cool spot with a nice atmosphere! We tried the Ba-La Matcha, which was really good. It had a little tangy flavor and tasted like good-quality matcha. We didn’t get to try the food, but the menu looked interesting. They had unique items like a Honey Walnut Shrimp Burger that I’d love to try next time. The service was friendly, and the place felt clean and welcoming. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but it’s worth visiting for the experience. I’ll definitely come back to try more!

Kam

each time I went was not crowded or had lines, but it's expensive for the food and the amount they serve. I would like to try what else is on the menu. +Clean bathroom and store, love they use bamboo type straws. They just need blinds for their side windows because when the sun glares in, it gets hot and too bright from the cars. Would be nice to have different bins for trash and recycling + Orange Wang - 9/10 - love the orange Creamsicle taste would get again! - Strawberry Basil Ginger Lemonade - 6/10 - Was expecting more of the Strawberry flavor as the description described a hint of ginger. It was a small drop of strawberry and all ginger taste + BA-LA Matcha w/boba - 8/10 - mainly tasted the nectar in it and just a hint of matcha + Heritage Braised Pork Rice - 8/10 - it was good, not dry at all, probably not worth the price of $16 for a small portion + Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwhich & Tots - 7/10 - Seem small but was fulfilling with the chicken. Tots always taste good. The price is expensive. - Assam Milk Tea - 7/10 - would drink again but it's not much of a go to

Brand new, modern, and clean restaurant serving Taiwanese snacks and drinks. Unfortunately the food is on the expensive side with small portions and the taste doesn’t impress. We ordered at 5:19 pm online and got a pickup time an hour later at 6:25. The order was ready at 6:23, an amazingly precise prediction! The fried chicken sandwich (in a sweet bolo bun 菠蘿麵包) had tender chicken breast, but didn’t have enough seasoning so the whole sandwich is not savory as if the bun is the main ingredient. The lettuce has Thai basil dressing but again it’s so light you have to try hard to find the faint taste of basil. At $14, it’s more than twice as much as the chicken sandwich from Popeyes nearly across the street. The pork rice (滷肉飯) came with half of an egg. The flavor was right but it wasn’t standing out above the typical versions you can get elsewhere. Again, for the small portion, $16 is high.

Ordered the: Popcorn chicken - they didn't tell me they ran out of basil leaves, I wouldn't have ordered it ($15) if I knew that. The chicken itself was good but became too much without the basil leaves to balance it. Ba-La Matcha (the matcha with guava juice) - it was pretty good. Honey Walnut Sandwich - it wasn't horrible but I didnt eat more than half of it. Taiwanese Chicken Sandwich - nothing special. Map Tofu Tater Tots - too greasy, also didnt finish this. All in all, my stomach kind of felt sick from the grease. Wouldn't come here again (in total it costed $63 for the above items).

I tried one of the matcha drinks that were recommended by many people and I didn’t like it. The other drinks had a pretty good tea flavor. But considering the high price yet the small cups weren’t fully filled when ordered with no ice, I don’t think I would want to come back. There are many other tea shops that do better than that in the Convoy area.

What a disappointing Honey Roasted Oolong Milk Tea. Quite watery, not sweet or rich enough to create a lasting positive impression. And once the ice melted too, it was so cooked. The workers were nice enough to add more sweetener after I asked, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. Cool cafe name though.

Jun

Ordered the: Popcorn chicken - they didn't tell me they ran out of basil leaves, I wouldn't have ordered it ($15) if I knew that. The chicken itself was good but became too much without the basil leaves to balance it. Ba-La Matcha (the matcha with guava juice) - it was pretty good. Honey Walnut Sandwich - it wasn't horrible but I didnt eat more than half of it. Taiwanese Chicken Sandwich - nothing special. Map Tofu Tater Tots - too greasy, also didnt finish this. All in all, my stomach kind of felt sick from the grease. Wouldn't come here again (in total it costed $63 for the above items).

Tu Ngo

I tried one of the matcha drinks that were recommended by many people and I didn’t like it. The other drinks had a pretty good tea flavor. But considering the high price yet the small cups weren’t fully filled when ordered with no ice, I don’t think I would want to come back. There are many other tea shops that do better than that in the Convoy area.

Ziarra

What a disappointing Honey Roasted Oolong Milk Tea. Quite watery, not sweet or rich enough to create a lasting positive impression. And once the ice melted too, it was so cooked. The workers were nice enough to add more sweetener after I asked, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. Cool cafe name though.

Lesly Lopez

The first times here were really good. The only disappointment was yesterday when I ordered it online and picked it up. Majority of my drink was ice. I had asked for light ice and the worker said that modification isn’t allowed. I was confused because she had asked me prior if I wanted any changes to let her know. On top of that when I sipped my drink it tasted like it was over 50% of sweetness when I had modified it to 25%. I was more so disappointed about the customer service and how it was handled. I won’t be returning.