San Diegans eager for a taste of LA's boba sensation don't have to wait any longer, as Bopomofo Cafe sets up a sneak peek of its new Convoy District location. The preview, taking place Wednesday, June 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is a nod to the city's original 619 area code and promises locals an exclusive taste of what's brewing before the doors officially open. The event address is 7951 Othello Avenue, as reported by Eater San Diego.
While the grand opening is still simmering on the back burner until late July, aiming for the San Diego Comic-Con buzz, founders Eric Wang and Phillip Wang are hosting this event to blend community engagement with a taste of Bopomofo's signature offerings—among them, guava matcha, Orange Bang!, and a creamsicle-like Assam milk tea crafted with oat milk, want to ensure fans experience the drink's every nuance.
Bopomofo Cafe, which first poured its heart out in San Gabriel in 2019, quickly became a crown jewel among LA's boba shops. The cafe is not just about boba though; its founders are also celebrated for their fusion food menu that juggles Chinese, Taiwanese, and American cuisines. They dish out innovations like mapo tofu tots, Hainan chicken tacos, braised beef shank hoagies paired with Asian au jus, and the summer crowd-pleaser Taiwanese sausage corn dog, as Eater San Diego details.
"We really wanted to make our grand opening on June 19 as a nod to the original San Diego 619 area code, but timing didn’t match up", bemoans the official Bopomofo Cafe Instagram post. But the team didn’t want to miss this opportunity to blend into the local fabric of Kearny Mesa, so they decided to instead tantalize the tastebuds of eager San Diegans with free drink samples free coupons, and the chance to scoop up discounted gift cards at the event, a tease before the curtain rises on their official grand entrance.
The Convoy District open house is not just a liquid liaison; the festivities will include promotional perks like giveaway coupons for complimentary drinks with any purchase and price-slashed gift cards, ensuring the first sip won't be the last. Patrons can glean a glimpse into the cafe's future, where drinks and dishes unique to San Diego are being steeped in innovation. All eyes and palates are set on 7951 Othello Avenue, San Diego, a spot soon to become synonymous with a refreshing twist on boba and beyond.
