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    FIFTYLAN Koreatown

    4.3 (158 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Andy N.

    No construction sign could block my view of 50Lan, an incredibly iconic Taiwanese shop that has finally made its way to the U.S. Unfortunately, just like in Taiwan, they don't yet offer any non-dairy milk alternatives so getting a milk tea was a bust. They even have items labeled as "vegan friendly," but it would've been nice to try a milk tea since that's normally my go-to drink. Instead, I ordered their Peach Green Tea and it was a refreshing drink on a rather humid day. The sugar and ice levels were good, and the boba was on the chewier side if you enjoy that texture. Inside was aesthetically cute and I hope to see them expand further here in the States with more options. Maybe get one to open in the west coast next?

    Angela K.

    This location is a little hidden behind some scaffolding and construction but it's clean and inviting. The tea and pearls are very fresh and if you want a solid boba then FIFTYLAN is a great choice! I usually order ahead and it's always ready and the service is friendly too.

    Pistachio green milk tea.
    Wendy W.

    FIFTYLAN has quickly become one of my favorite bubble tea spots. I love their golden bubbles, which have the perfect amount of bounce and chew. You can't go wrong with the classic golden bubble milk tea, and the lychee milk tea's also floral and tasty. My most recent obsession is their delicious pistachio green milk tea, which has a great roasted nutty flavor. My one qualm is that it's annoyingly hard to mix in the pistachio paste, which sticks to the side and firms up. And no, shaking won't do squat! I always need to actively scrape and swirl those pieces in with my straw, so I wish it was more of an easy-to-mix liquid. The drinks are pricey, like all quality bubble tea spots these days. But if I'm gonna spend the equivalent of a cheap meal here, it'd better deliver, and this place does.

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    Mei C.

    Heard about all the hype about this Boba tea shop and decided to pay them a visit. This location doesn't have much seating, just some wooden benches along the wall. Ordering was fairly easy, and staff was pretty friendly. Ordered the popular Golden milk tea with boba- wait time was about ten minutes. The tea itself was okay, it was the orangery Bobas that made the tea taste better. Boba has just the right texture and bounce that makes you want to sip more of the drink. Overall, I enjoyed the tea drink.

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea
    Sylvia T.

    Surprisingly good. Tea flavor was decently strong but sweet. The boba was nicely chewy and flavorful as well. Picked up to go but there is some seating in the store.

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    Gianna S.

    Stopped here on a really hot day for a cold bubble tea and it did not disappoint! The exterior is under construction but the interior is clean and finished. There's one long bench but this is mostly a grab-and-go set up. There's a pretty decent menu to choose from and they let you customize ice and sugar level (a MUST in my book!) I got the honey green tea with boba ($8.06 after tax)

    Peach Green Tea Macchiato
    Ruby C.

    Fiftylan is hands-down one of my favorite boba spots in NYC. I've truly never had a drink there I didn't love. Riding the wave of the pistachio trend, they're bringing back their fan-favorite pistachio drink. As a pistachio lover, of course I had to give it a try. *Pistachio Green Milk Tea I'd recommend taking your first sip straight, then trying it with the pistachio spread. It was rich, nutty, and almond-y for some reason, even though there wasn't any almonds in the drink--just a heads up in case you don't like the taste of almond. Note that it's not dairy-free and does contain nuts. I asked and they said they could make a non-cream version to avoid dairy. Golden bubbles are the only topping option, and they recommend going with 50% sugar--it was the perfect level of sweetness in my opinion. *Peach Green Tea with Golden Bubble So refreshing and fruity! Their peach tea is my go-to order. We asked for 25% sugar and it was just perfect. I don't usually add boba to my drinks, but their golden bubble really impressed me. It was transparent, and chewier than typical boba.

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea
    Carina H.

    This was my first time trying Fiftylan, and the Golden Bubble Milk Tea did not disappoint. The bubbles were chewy, and the milk tea was a classic. The store was fairly quiet when I stepped in, but there was a steady flow of customers. There were standing tables, and some seating was available.

    Yuzu black tea with boba
    Marisa M.

    Amazing! Service is friendly and recommended some drinks to us. I got a large for about $9, yuzu black tea. I did not expect it to be as flavorful as it was. It was a yuzu syrup at the bottom with pieces of yuzu. So good. Sometimes I get teas at places and they taste nothing like the name, not in this case! And the boba is chewy and small and plentiful! So much boba. It's a cute little shop with standing room, not too crowded as well. Will come again!

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    Generous Y.

    FIFTYLAN is popular in Taiwan but I think their boba (as a topping) isn't that good. They're also known as KOI The in other parts of the world, which I tried in Japan. I can confidently say they're consistent, which is a good thing, but I'm being harsh on the boba here. The drinks are good and high quality. Golden Bubble Milk Tea - they do serve golden boba which has a better bounce and chew to other boba, but boba here is a medium size and they serve a hefty amount. Maybe that's a good thing for some, but there's a lack of flavor and it becomes a chore to get through all the pearls with wonky surface area because of the medium size. Besides that rant, their tea is high quality and shines through the milk while still being creamy.

    Peach Green Tea and Golden Bubble Milk Tea.
    Cindy Z.

    I loved Fiftylan when I was in Taiwan, so pretty awesome to see them with locations in NY. After dinner, a friend and I stopped in for a drink. They are known for the Golden Bubble Milk Tea ($6.80 for regular), which I got. The golden bubble is the original form of a boba that's smaller and chewier. They also recommended 50% sweetness, which was perfect. The drink was refreshing and they gave a lot of the golden bubble in the drink too. With the prices of inflation these days, it's definitely a bit pricey but a good cup of boba when in the neighborhood. It's a Taiwan staple specializing in teas with a nice and clean aesthetic.

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea
    Elizabeth U.

    Visiting from out of state, and this is my favorite boba spot in all of NYC! We stumbled upon this place after eating at Ichiran (walking distance, less than 5 minutes away). It was crowded, but the line went fast. There isn't a whole lot of indoor seating, more like standing space. The staff was helpful in recommending popular drinks! I opted for the golden bubble milk tea, and I got it half sweet and it was PERFECT! The golden boba was my absolute favorite, the perfect chewiness and texture. They're not like your regular size boba, nor the tiny ones, they're just right. Ugh so good, I could drink five more cups! 11/10 recommend!

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    Jo L.

    DRINKS We ordered the peach green tea with boba and the lychee black tea with jelly. The tea was strong and rich, and the boba and jelly added just the right amount of sweetness considering we only ordered 25% sweetness. My only caveat was the ratio of the tea and toppings. I personally would have liked a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio of tea to boba/jelly, as by the time I finished the tea, I still had a lot of toppings left. That said, it's still a great spot for boba in the area! SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. The drinks were definitely on the pricey side, but considering other boba places in NYC, it's comparable or even a little less. AMBIANCE There is limited seating in the store, as only a single bench lining the store's wall is available for seating.

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    I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

    This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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