Las Vegas Mixtape v23: Hawaii Street Food, Disco Ecstasy, and Feel-Good Mochi Donuts

Track #3: Mama Chai’s @Chinatown

Looking to evade the police? A good place to go under the radar is the feel-good Mama Chai’s, a boba tea shop noted for their freshly made, chewy mochi donuts. It’s hidden all the way in the back of a Chinatown plaza that’s mainly known for the hot spots Mr. BBQ (Korean Premium AYCE) and 702 Karaoke Bar & Restaurant.

Out on Mama Chai’s expansive patio, one of the best in Vegas, you can relax on comfortable furniture and enjoy the donuts, plus salted fresh milk and fresh fruit teas, coffee, and smoothies.

Try the “Real Pistachio Latte” or the simpler chai milk tea and build on it with one of their toppings, like the “Strawberry Popping Boba.” Pair these drinks with chocolate-coconut, yuzi-pistachio, or cereal-inspired “Fruity Pebbles” donuts for a glorious sugar high.

Mama Chai’s launched in February 2023 and is open Monday-Thursday until 11pm and Friday-Saturday until midnight.  It’s a relaxing place to end the night, tucked away from the madding crowd.