About Justin Sather

I'm from a small town in California named Turlock. I was born and raised there, and after growing up I wanted to see the world and decide for myself what type of location I wanted to live in. The first stop on that journey is Los Angeles.

When I moved to LA in 2015, I started exploring the city the way most people do: through food. And in LA, boba is everywhere. I quickly discovered that finding honest information about where to go was harder than it should be. Yelp reviews are stale, food blogs are sponsored, and most “best of” lists are copy-pasted from each other.

So I built the guide I wished existed. I visit every shop myself, I pay for every drink out of pocket, and I write honest reviews that tell you what you actually need to know: the best things to order, the parking situation, the vibe, the hours, and whether it's actually worth your time and money.

Since November 2024, I've visited 150+ bubble tea shops across LA County, spending over $3,000 of my own money in the process. I revisit shops quarterly to keep information current. If a shop closes or changes their menu, I update the review.