This boba shop at PIM has a medium size, but why won't they let you order it?
qponx
2026-01-25
This review covers a confusing experience at Share Tea in Pondok Indah Mall. While they have medium cups, you can only order a large! The highlight is the delicious, thick Cocoa Rocksalt Cheese foam, but be warned: some fruit flavors can taste artificial. With minimal seating and fast-food-style service, this spot is best for a quick, grab-and-go sugar rush while shopping, not for a relaxing break to chill and hang out.
My legs were about to break from shopping at Pondok Indah Mall, and I just wanted to find a place to grab a cold drink to keep me going. I saw this Share Tea and thought,"It's an old brand, it can't be bad, right?" But the ordering process left me totally confused... Anjay!
The guy told me with a straight face that they only have large cups. I pointed to the stack of medium-sized cups next to him, but he just shook his head... I really don't get this move 🤷♀️.
The taste is on point, but there are plenty of things to complain about
Since I was already here, I decided to try their signature drink. I ordered the Avocado Cocoa Rocksalt Cheese[1]. When I got it, the layer of cocoa rocksalt cheese foam on top was really thick. I took a big sip, and it had that rich, salty-sweet flavor with a hint of bitterness from the cocoa, Mantap! I give this cheese foam high marks.
But! When I got to the avocado smoothie underneath, emmm... how should I put it? It tasted a bit like the artificial syrup flavor from candies I had as a kid[2], not like pure, fresh fruit. It was also quite sweet overall, so people with a sweet tooth might love it.
Don't expect to Nongkrong here, though. There are only a few small seats[3], so basically, everyone gets their drinks to-go and sips while they shop.
To sum it up: A rather underwhelming experience
Honestly, the whole experience felt very"fast-food." The staff had no expression, didn't greet or recommend anything[4], and just answered what was asked. The price of 33K[5] for a large cup is pretty normal for a mall, but... you know, you're just paying for the brand. Don't have high expectations for the service or the environment.
Jakarta Veteran's TIPS 📝
- Don't get the location wrong: It's on the lower ground floor (B1) of Pondok Indah Mall 2[6]. Pay attention to whether you're taking the south or north elevator to avoid taking the long way around!
- Mentally prepare for ordering: Don't bother asking for a medium cup; it's useless. Just order a large one directly[7].
- What to drink: If it's your first time, just go for the Cocoa Rocksalt Cheese[8] series. The cheese foam is the highlight. Don't have high hopes for the other fruit flavors.
- Who it's for: For friends who are tired from shopping at PIM, in desperate need of a sugar rush, and don't want to properly sit down. If you're looking for a place to Chill, just skip it; this isn't the spot.
- Sip rich salty-sweet cocoa rock salt cheese foam, a hint of bitterness, pure Mantap for your taste buds! [1]
- Experience the mysterious “only large size” ordering ritual [2]. Watch the barista expressionlessly subvert your expectations – intriguing!
- Shopping till you drop? This is your sugar-replenishing energy station [3]! Grab-and-go, no need to sit, power up and continue your spree!
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