I've eaten here multiple times, and it's great every time! It's a great spot when it's very hot out - ac and a good amount of seating! I personally always make a point to get the mala beef rice ball with yellow sauce. It's so so so delicious!!! I hadn't had a mala beef rice ball before the place and I'm shocked more places don't offer it. Sharp, flavorful, and spicy! The yellow sauce provides a creamy/vinegary flavor that cuts the spice really well. I highly highly recommend. Their pork belly rice ball is also quite good - fatty, flavorful, and a good distribution of meat. Their boba is good too! I've had the honey green tea lemonade, which is refreshing and not too sweet. Wait times can be a bit long (up to 25 mins) depending on how many people are working and how many people have ordered. They have an app where you can order ahead, so if you're in a rush, I rec that. read more

The drinks are made well, and there's seating which is why we picked this place over other places in ctown. The bathroom is at the back and you need to produce your receipt for them to personally open the door for you. I guess there are too many sus characters in that area... read more

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3.8/5 stars Very good tea, but only average Boba. Overall, it was good bubble tea just not what I was hoping for. Will continue to try other restaurants. Better than Hayytea read more

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This location is located inside a place that also sells burgers but they are two different businesses. The staff were all kind. My drink was made fast. I always get strawberry green tea with bubbles and it hits the spot. There's also a lot of seating inside which is nice but they do not have a bathroom for public use. read more

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I was really excited to try IMilky and finally had the opportunity on a hot hot day. I liked how there was seating inside with a bathroom and ac (albeit a little weak with the doors open). I ordered the limited edition mango strawberry pomelo drink in medium (which is really small). There was no price listed but I figured how expensive would it be. Yeah, it was pretty pricy. It ended up being almost $10 for a small drink. I was quite disappointed especially since it didn't taste anything special either. The sago was heavy and there weren't any fresh mango chunks. There wasn't really a good mango or strawberry flavor. I really enjoyed the hey tea coconut mango sago drink so I thought I'll enjoy this one too but unfortunately this one pales in comparison to the hey tea one. I would skip next time especially given how pricy the drinks are. I would opt to go to hey tea next door instead for the same price but better quality drinks. read more

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Standard boba place. Nothing special but nothing bad. The mango in my mango green tea was very thick which is a good pro

I continue my bubble tea crawl throughout New York. It was a hot summer's day and I was in need of a cool down. This bubble tea business, I'Milky located in Chinatown is very easily to be missed. It shares retail space with Burger By Day, a smashburger spot where customers can eat burgers, fries, wings, milkshakes with boba tea. I like the concept of a one stop for the convenience of having both a burger joint and a boba shop in one location. Indoor seating is available and air conditioning is weak because the doors are wide open which is futile, not energy efficient and violates NYC's Air Conditioning Law, Local Law 92 of 2015, New York City Administrative Code § 20-910. Jasmine Green Tea, large $5.75 + topping grass jelly $1.00 + NYC 8.875% sales tax = $7.35 I am always enamored with Jasmine green tea and my drink actually taste good. The only topping embedded is my default choice grass jelly loeng4 fan2 涼粉 which was somewhat insufficient for paucity. My order was correctly fulfilled with 30% sugar and regular ice. Again, I highly despise extreme sweet drinks for the high sugar content volume and agree with former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's limiting sugar level initiatives consumption of sugary drinks. Again, Bloomberg would be proud of my sugar intake level. The grass jelly was average. The amount of ice was okay which melted entirely during my one hour 20 minute subway ride home. Ethan, the server was attentive for customer service as my order was fulfilled in a timely matter. He provided my sales receipt as requested. My desire for grass jelly was attained. Ya, grass jelly loeng4 fan2 涼粉!! I never like tapioca pearls and will not order any. read more

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Perfect combo! This is the first time I got strawberry matcha from iMilky and it is so good just like the one I got in Taiwan! read more

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I came here in the summer of 2023. I felt that the milk tea was quite average, perhaps even a bit powdery. However, the decorations inside the establishment were very cute. The branding is also quite pretty. They have drawings of anime characters and other references taped to their walls. read more

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For milk tea lovers who can't have dairy For health nuts who don't want white rice but purple rice in their rice balls...this is the place for you! Once you realize that the store awning is supposed to say Burger By Day, it's pretty easy to find. I'Milky is the counter on the right front of the dining space. The space is simple and clean and can technically accommodate large groups. There's no restrooms, outlets, or Wi-Fi, so you can't sip your milk tea and work for hrs. The young man at the register had a pleasant demeanor. I got Combo 1 (riceball + sauce + side + drink) and he was the one that helped me realize there was purple rice sub and complimentary sauce. My drink was Oolong Milk Tea with Lactaid sub, 30% sugar and I still enjoyed it. They also have oat and soy sub. The spicy pork belly riceball was good too. It went well with the yellow mustardy sauce that was complimentary. Will be back for my "milk" tea fix! read more

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I am the biggest fan of Milksha as that place might be the best milk tea in the world, so I was excited to try I'Milky as it seemed to be similar in logo and name. I came to the Chinatown location and it was a bit hard to find as the logo isn't on the outside of the store as it was combined with a burger shop. I did appreciate how many seats there were inside though. I ordered the Fresh Taro Milk with Red Bean and it was pretty good! I appreciate the small chunks of taro that were sitting on the bottom of the drink and mixed with red bean made for a great flavor profile. The taro also didn't seem artificial, and it was like you were drinking taro blended with milk. I will say for a large cup, it was $9 which is kind of crazy as just across the street you can buy a bowl of noodle soup for $4. Overall, not a bad place for milk tea at all in NYC! read more

One of my favorite boba places! I always get the mango milk with tapioca pearls. Somehow, they always have the BEST, chewiest tapioca pearls that are perfectly cooked. Paired with the sweet creamy mango milk, there is nothing better than this. They also make onigiri and have deals where you can buy sets. I got the spicy pork belly and the shrimp. Both were fresh and delicious. Some of the best boba and rice balls, I absolutely love this place and will definitely be back! read more

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I visited I'Milky with friends after a hotpot dinner in Chinatown! It wasn't too busy inside (Sunday night) and there was plenty of seating for everyone. it was a great place to sit, enjoy our drinks, and chat about before we separated. I would definitely recommend I'Milky. I ordered a large fresh milk taro with boba. The boba was sweet and chewy, but the star was really the fresh taro! It isn't the stereotypical taro drink, which usually comes out as purple (and most real taro I've seen aren't purple but a milky white color). You can't adjust the sugar in the drink, but I honestly thought the sugar in the drink itself was perfect! I was always really excited to drink up real taro chunks and found the milk really frothy and a great complement to the taro. The drink was a bit pricey at about ~$10 after tax, but definitely a special treat. I'd get this drink again, but there were many other items on the menu that I really want to try! read more

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Convenient new imilky spot in Chinatown. The inside of the store is very clean and has a lot of seating, so it's a comfortable spot to relax, enjoy your boba, and chat with friends. There's also a bathroom in the back for customers! read more

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We only got drinks, but it was a nice refreshing pick me up on a hot day. The service was good, everyone was nice and it was quick and easy. read more

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Great, clean, crisp and minimal spot to get some Taiwan boba tea. Love the ordering options especially being able to control the sweetness and ice is a PLUS. I will say the only disappointment here is not having coconut milk available only in the taro drink. Totally ok though as they do have oatmilk. I'm used to order Thai tea which wasn't available here but totally cool! Ordered the brown sugar (with real brown sugar) and it was pretty good. Ordering is quick and easy especially if you're just getting a drink. They gave some food options like riceballs and bento boxes too. read more

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Shares a space with Burger By Day. My cousins went to get a burger there and I got and onigiri. I recommend the tuna with corn onigiri. It was the perfect snack. read more

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Solid drinks, good boba, and love the onigiri. Don't miss out on the yummy sauces. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but that feels like every restaurant nowadays! read more

＊Fresh Taro Oat Milk w/ Holiday Snowman Bottle Have been hankering for the lovely Snowman Bottle for awhile and I finally broke my bank to buy it. As I am not intrigued by the holiday special flavors, I ordered the signature Taro Milk instead and added $3.25 to get the snowman. (Yes I know it is pricy af it costs me over $12 in total but it worths!) The bottle is solid and adorable, I actually washed it afterwards so I can reuse it at home. They used Oatly Barista version as the milk base, and poured a generous amount of creamy and smooth taro paste. The sweetness level is fixed, but luckily it isn't too sweet. It gives a natural and mild flavor of taro sweetness. However, I prefer the taro paste that I've had in Hong Kong I'Milky as it keeps more raw mashed taro, which diversifies the texture of the drink. I wish the NY I'Milky could do the same. Overall, the price of I'Milky is steep indeed, but they really use the best ingredients. You won't regret spending a considerate sum of money to get a cup of drink from them. Highly recommend the Chinatown branch - lovely staff, clean toilet, and they provide sofa and tables :) My Recommendation: Taro Milk Worth Returning ? YES (given the price, probably not too frequent lol) read more

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My go-to place for fresh taro milk. The way they make the drink has the right amount of sweetness to me. read more

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A little pricey, but I definitely think it's worth it. My friend went in at 5ish on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy. The person working the counter took their time to explain each and every drink to us. What I ordered: I got the classic milk tea with oat milk and boba. They had several non-dairy options. This is a size small and was around $8. The tea and boba were delicious. I definitely recommend. read more

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Located in the heart of Chinatown, this shop is definitely in the right area for boba lovers. They are located in a shop with two other vendors. Although the menu is extensive, I did not really find anything out of the ordinary for the prices charged. They clearly use fresh teas and juices but for the price, I expected more. I ordered a regular milk tea with tapioca at the lowest sugar setting (forgot the percentage) and the Taiwan premium green milk tea with tapioca at 50% sugar. They most definitely mixed up the sugar levels for both drinks. With the reduced amount of sugar, I expected a hefty amount of tea flavors but I was getting more milk than anything. I hate to sound repetitive but the price point does not justify the tremendous lack of tea flavor I anticipated. I will definitely give them another go to see if that was a one-off incident, but the drinks were definitely average at best. read more

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My friend was craving boba. We decided to stopped in as we were walking by. The staff was really nice and gave us suggestions for what to order. We both ended up ordering the taro milk drink that was being advertised on the counter. You have to shake it aggressively to mix the drink all the way through. The staff member showed us how to shake it up multiple times until we were able to get the drink to start looking the way it should. I got mine with boba which helped with the shaking. It was chewy and pretty good texture- not too hard, not overcooked. The milk was so creamy and there was actual taro in it. The drink was addictive; I finished it pretty quickly. It was rather filling. My friend and I got dinner after but we didn't order much. There is space to sit inside but we werent only picking up a drink so I didnt notice the inside as much. I would absolutely come back and get something else next time. Possibly another milk drink. It's just so creamy and delicious. read more

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The store is connected to what looks like another restaurant in the back. There's some seating indoors to enjoy your drink/ snack but not many. This cafe location feels much more like a grab and go in my opinion. Service is good. I like that I can taste the black tea in their black milk tea! Boba is nice and chewy and definitely above average overall. 4/5 I was a bit too full when I had it so maybe I'd enjoy it more if I was more hungry. The onigiri are ok and make an easy snack. It's a bit too heavy on the rice for me. Spicy pork belly is a bit plain 2/5 Fired chicken is a lot better but I still wish there was less rice and seaweed was more crispy 3/5 read more

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Came here to get a drink and bite in the cold weather and was not disappointed. This spot is relatively new and conveniently next to the train station in the event you need to grab and go. I got the jasmine milk tea with boba and shrimp rice ball, and a oolong black tea with boba. Both drinks were very satisfying, with the oolong tea being the most comforting since it was hot. I devoured the shrimp rice ball was it was incredibly delicious and the shrimp delightful crunchy and flavorful. Would come back to try the smash burgers they have in the back along with other drinks. Worth a visit read more

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The jasmine green milk tea is good, and the boba is on point: the consistency, chewiness is perfect! It's not too hard and not too soft; just right. I also got the Fresh Taro Milk, which I don't recommend; it tasted very different from taro milk in the Bay Area and I had to throw most of it away. For Easter, there were 3 drinks on the menu that were served in plastic egg cups! I got all 3 since they were so cute. The pink strawberry one is a little too artificial tasting for me, but it's pretty. The galaxy egg drink was good, but the best egg drink was the Golden Magic Egg. The mango flavor and coconut were delicious and reminded me of mango sago. read more

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I'milky is a really popular boba shop in Chinatown so had to try it out! I got the I'Milky premium black tea and it was solid attempt at black milk tea. Not the best milk tea I've had but not bad. I really liked that it was made with organic ingredients and real milk instead of creamer which made it unique from the rest of the shops around. Would love to try the onigiri next time! read more

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I'Milky is pretty new. I've only had one drink here and that was the Strawberry Green Tea. They only have one size, which is large, for $7.50. The drink was delicious. It's tastier than Kung Fu Tea (2mins away) and they make it faster than Teado (maybe 3mins away). The price is $1-$2 more because they only sell large for this drink. I think I might start coming here more often for my fruit tea due to the taste, speed, and cleanliness. Bonus: They accept credit card and as far as I'm aware, no minimum. Other fruit tea places in Chinatown might have a $10 minimum. read more

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Extremely average milk tea, tastes just like tea & milk. My sugar level was 80%, only 1 level below 100%, yet it tasted so bitter. I asked for them to fix my drink & the employee was not accommodating and only agreed to fix it after my friend asked a second time. I don't recommend this place! My friends got taro milk and strawberry milk which were also average. read more

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Went here for some late (for my age) night boba, and it was by far the best taro boba I've ever had. I love the taste of real taro, and this was it, unlike the other synthetic/powdered teas you'll get elsewhere. The service was good and it's a nice, clean vibe inside. It was a bit pricy, but I'd go again as a treat. read more

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Lots of space inside this location! They don't make pick-up drinks until you arrive to ensure quality and freshness. Great boba and drinks - solid option! read more

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Modern and clean space!! It's connected to a burger place and located near the D train (Grand st.). There are a few places to sit inside and AC! I love i'milky and was not disappointed! We got a strawberry green tea and a shrimp tempera riceball with spicy mayo. Friendly service! read more

Here for the jumbo boba Thai Iced Tea. The staffs are friendly. However, this jumbo boba is overpriced cost $9 after tax for a drink. The boba was chewy. The place is next to a burger shop located in Chinatown. read more

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Rice ball and chestnut drinks First time trying the new chestnuts drink Loving it The favor are so delicious with the right amount of ingredients added together read more

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I went with a friend over here since she got the drink with the big boba and I really wanted to get it after I saw that. This shop was on a busy street in chinatown and it was easy to miss since there is also a burger place in the same building The big boba drink only came with the thai tea. I was fine with that since thai tea is my favorite boba drink. The big boba itself was different, it was different from your usual boba and felt a bit more jelly-like than that. Overall it was a good drink and I really liked the concept of the drink. read more

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Came here for a quick afternoon snack. Had the strawberry milk which I found a little too milky and couldn't taste much strawberry flavor. Also had the rice balls which were nice and hefty. Some seating area inside as well as a bathroom. It shares the indoors with a smash burger spot. read more

Stopped by here after dinner and needed a drink. I'm a fan of slushes and Pina Coladas. This sounded good so I ordered it. The store is a nice spot attached to a burger place I need to try. My drink came with jellies which surprised me. I find that most of the time slushes don't. My only complaints are that I couldn't choose my size and i paid more than what i would've liked to. I would've preferred a small and I've had cheaper slushes elsewhere. It came out to about $9 and I didn't have to wait too long. Overall it was really good. I'd go again if I were in the area. read more

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I appreciate the existence of this imilky branch because it's one of the few places with good spacious seating in Chinatown (the place where it lacks cafes). I got the matcha milk tea with bubbles. I think it's my first time trying their matcha. It's not bad, but it just doesn't give me the strength and depth that I crave. If I were buying from there, I might as well get matcha from Maiko Matcha just one block away. I still got it, because I wanted to try and here I did. Also I think I prefer their medium size over large because of how the medium cups have the rounded bottom vs large cups being tall and straight like most other places. The rounder bottom is more comfortable to hold on to. I've had their earl grey milk tea and black milk tea at their midtown branch, so now the better question is what should I get next if none of these are up to my standards. I've always wanted to try their taro milk, but it looks super heavy. It'd have to be a meal replacement or something for me. Stay tuned~ read more

Got the taro milk tea! Best one I ever had. They use freshly blended taro with fresh milk. I got mine with oatmilk and it was still so delicious. Not too sweet! Remember to shake and mix the drink before drinking it or you'll mostly get milk of taro! Would definitely come again but due to the fresh ingredients be ready to spending $8-9 on one drink. read more

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Excellent milk tea. Plenty of seating inside. Really enjoyed the 30% less sugar, 70% ice. Their fruit drinks are their main draw though. Incredibly sweet, but also very good drinks. read more

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