Lotus 1

Might be an off day but it was my first time and only experience here. The jasmine milk tea look so…read morewatery it was sadd but the yakult drink isnt bad the bubbles were good and the jelly was nice. Just sadd about the milk tea. we drank some before the photo and the staffs were nice and friendly the inside was spacious.

If you are up for some creative and fresh tea drinks, or craving for some sweet treats, the Teapsy…read morecan be a great choice. I have never seen stores that sell Ginsen infused tea before, along with other fun choices on their menu. For customers who have cash on them or have the Cash app, you will get extra discounts. As for ambiance, this is your typical boba tea kind of vibes place, and they do have quite a few seating options, not super tiny.

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Kung Fu Tea

Kung Fu Tea almost never disappoints me for high quality ice cold teas. Kung Fu Tea always…read moredelivers high quality flavorful and tasting teas. Their locations are hard to reach as it sits in long stretches. This location is in Astoria, western Queens, NYC which is certainly not an easy trek intra borough from southwestern Queens, NYC via Manhattan MTC NYC Transit N train at 30th Avenue subway station. Caution: There are several narrow steps upon entrance/exit as it is not ADA accessible. This location is a small brick and mortar business and appears there is only one employee who was in the backend leaving the cash wrap unattended. I had to scream to flag for assistance several times waving as I, am fully aware, being recorded. Peach Oolong medium tea, $5.95 This tea has become my standard favorite with my default grass jelly loeng4 fan2 涼粉, $0.75. It taste good. The tea was solid and my ice request was honored and held intact as my cup was profusely sweating condensation. It contains fresh fruit pieces yellow peach. It was a joyful delight. The males sales associate gave me a nefarious profile look while issuing my change in cash. Bro, if you stay at your post watching the cash wrap doing your job rather than checking social media on your cell phone then I would not have to scream for assistance! Four stars, for ineffective customer service. I did obtained my sales request, but no drink label on my affixed to my cup. It appears Kung Fu Tea is promoting Care Bears, fictional animated characters as the plastic cup and lid is adored including the red heart logo and Care-a-Lot fluffy clouds. However, unfortunately there is no image of a Care Bear fictional animated character.

First, be careful when walking into this establishment as it's a TIGHT squeeze and you immediately…read morewalk up a small staircase to get to the counter. If you're new to Kung Fu Tea, you can expect many different options when ordering boba! Slushies, teas, milk teas - there's something for everyone. What my husband and I both love about Kung Fu Tea is that they have LOTS of topping options! Traditional boba, jellies, popping bobas - many different flavors of each type. This makes customizing your drink so much more fun! Also, please note that this is NOT a hangout-type spot. They literally have one table in here so it's best to just grab your drink and go.

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Tea and Milk

4.5(539 reviews)

0.6 mi•Astoria

This place has a variety of flavors you wouldn't normally see at your regular boba place (but for…read morethose who want the usual, they do have a few crowd favorites -- see menu pics). I had the strawberry, rose lemonade and it was so refreshing on a hot day! There is outdoor seating. Our server answered any questions we had and was patient and kind. I would love to try their sandwiches next. So cool that they serve Bánh mì baguettes and bowls.

I went for a Yelp event and picked up a jasmine green tea. It was good. I didn't realize they…read morealso had food. Unfortunately they didn't seem to have a sit in area except outside. My tea came super fast and she just asked for my name vs checking my Yelp pass. I definitely don't mind coming back if I am back in Astoria. I have been checking out Astoria more recently and next time would love to come back.

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Mango Rose Tea & Strawberry Matcha Tea Latte

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Fun and refreshing summer drinks to try out!

Heytea

4.4(61 reviews)

1.5 mi•Long Island City

I had just finished dinner at a nearby restaurant and still had some room for a small drink, so I…read morestopped by this place. It's quite small, and many customers order their drinks to go. Ordering is digital. You place your order and pay at a self serve kiosk. The serving team behind the counter was working diligently to prepare all the drinks. I ordered the Coconut Mango Boom with sago. It was creamy, refreshing, and packed with sweet mango flavor. The tiny sago pearls add a nice chewy texture to the drink. The menu also offers a wide variety of drinks, including matcha, fruit teas such as grapefruit, guava, and even kale, as well as traditional Chinese teas like jasmine and longjing (aka dragon well). I would like to come back by and try some of those if I'm in the area.

HeyTea in Long Island City brings the brand's signature drink lineup to the area, and for fans of…read morethe menu it is a welcome addition. We walked into a cozy space with a comfortable feel that makes it easy to settle in for a bit, and the atmosphere strikes a nice balance between modern and relaxed. The drinks themselves are the main draw and largely deliver. We ordered the Coconut Mango Boom, the standout on the menu, and it came loaded with a generous chunk of actual mango that made the whole thing feel more substantial than your average fruit tea. The Triple Matcha is another strong option for anyone looking for a matcha drink. Toppings were consistently chewy and the flavor balance across most of the lineup leans on the lighter, less sweet side, which works well for us. Where things get complicated is the wait. This location runs long on order times fairly regularly, and during busier stretches or when delivery orders are stacking up, a single drink can take thirty to forty minutes. The staff are generally efficient and straightforward, which suits the format, but the kitchen and barista workflow seems to struggle with volume in a way that other HeyTea locations do not. If you are already a HeyTea regular, the Long Island City location is a convenient option for the area, and the menu quality holds up to what the brand does elsewhere. Just plan accordingly on timing and you will leave happy. We would come back for the Coconut Mango Boom, but we would order ahead and build in a buffer before we need to be anywhere else.

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Supreme Brown Sugar Bobo Milk Tea

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Longjing Tea Latte

PYO Chai

4.3(25 reviews)

0.3 mi•Astoria

PYO Chai is absolutely a gem - it features Indian inspired bubble tea flavors which were such a…read moretreat and delight. We got the Mango Kulfi milk tea and the Falooda Kulfi Milk Tea which was great for beating the summer heat. Their seating is cozily decorated and great for group hangouts as well. If you are in the area craving a sweet treat, check them out.

You must try the Mango Kulfi Milk Tea... Delicious!…read more Halal food, fresh boba and friendly service. Beautiful decorations and a lively staff. Can't say I've ever had better bubble tea in Astoria or anywhere!

Brown sugar milk tea

Thai Bubble Tea

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Halal turkey bacon egg and cheese made fresh at pyo chai

Bobba Hubba

4.5(44 reviews)

1.7 mi•Elmhurst

I'm always on the hunt for a new bubble tea spot, and Bobba Hubba definitely did not disappoint! I…read moregot the rose bubble tea, and it was so refreshing and tasted really fresh. The restaurant itself is also really nicely decorated, which makes it such a cute place to stop by. They even have a little store inside with some cool items. Overall, such a fun find, and I'll definitely be back to try more drinks!

Matcha latte w/ lychee jelly- recommend getting w/o any toppings- jelly or popping boba since it'll…read moreoverpower the matcha. Wonder why they don't have plain tapioca. Matcha flavor perfect otherwise. This is prolly 1 of the best matcha lattes I've ever had. I'll have to get it w/o toppings next time to confirm.

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Legit croissants made in house

INFINITEA NY

4.4(134 reviews)

0.9 mi•Astoria

Quick bubble tea service with lots of different menu options to choose from. Cute spot inside with…read moreminimal seating. Pretty sure this is the only bubble tea spot in this area near Astoria Park.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast…read more The iced coffee was very good - I had it with oat milk. The breakfast platter was good! I would have preferred it with cream cheese instead of butter (it would make more sense given the lox, imo) and the bread was kind of stale. However, the eggs, avocado, and tomato were delicious. The person taking our orders was really nice, and the place is cute. Definitely recommend!

Breakfast platter

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Medium Rose Milk Tea (~$6): 50% sweet and 50% ice

MOGE TEE SUNNYSIDE

4.3(36 reviews)

1.3 mi•Sunnyside

I was in the area and saw a sign for a drink that sounded good and refreshing, the Asian in me…read moreasked the people working the counter if the drink was "too sweet?" The reply I got was honest, it was on the sweet side and they could reduce the sugar content but it would end up being sour. I was recommended to try a lychee drink with dragon fruit, that hit the spot and they made it not too sweet. For a visit that was supposed to be a quick in and out, I ended up staying and hung out for about 2 hours and change. I hung out with Jay and Amy and we just chatted when there was down time, the flow of customers was kind of odd around 6pm because the flow of customers wasn't consistent. Chatting with both of them was nice, they were cool, smart and personable. Thanks for making it such a fun visit.

A neighborhood favorite. Sunnyside needs more bubble tea places. Better than the Vivi's. Go to…read moredrinks are the fruit tea oolong and the Lychee pitaya.

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Fueling up for the ride home

Uncle Drink

4.0(71 reviews)

0.3 mi•Astoria

Excitedly ran into this place after watching a boring movie & it cheered me up! I asked the nice…read moregentleman which one was there best seller, he replied " Toro" so I had to try that. My drink was yum, right amount of sweetness! Excipient customer service. Very clean & colorful . Loved the use of bright green, very inviting!

I've been here a few times over the past several yrs. Must've been before I started yelping. They…read morehave a $7 credit card minimum. Anyway, I got a large green apple green tea today, which I didn't like. The green apple flavor def cuda been much stronger. I expected it to be a bit sour, but no such luck. My coworker liked her lychee green tea. Guess I just chose a bad flavor. There was a lot more boba than I expected tho.

Build by myself best-carrot-apple juice. Delicious and relatively cheap, which is really nice. Thank for your business, guys :)

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Fresh Mango &Orange smoothie

Villa Restaurant & Lounge

4.1(83 reviews)

0.5 mi•Astoria

Let's get into this Hookah! If you're #HookahPapi like me, this place is IT!…read more I walked in around 4:30/5, on a Friday, right after work, and was greeted by the owner. Great conversation, and he recommended a super smooth and tasty flavor for me to smoke -- Captain America. No lie, this was probably the best Hookah I've smoked in a very long time. A short while after, my boys came and they all agreed that the hookah was top notch. Not only was it a good smoke, it was Happy Hour and was only $14!!!!!! Minutes away from my job, literally, I already told my co-workers about this place and let's just say .. I'll be back!

It's never been updated but they no longer serve food. Yet, that are still called a restaurant…read more They only had milkshakes and not every flavor was available. I had the Oreo milkshake and it was fine. They didn't have the bubble tea, that was listed on their menu, either. Other than that, it seemed very popular for hookah. My friends seemed to enjoy it. I enjoyed the music playing and couldn't help but dance lol You are allowed to bring food from outside in so keep that in mind if you wanted to come eat and smoke.

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Le J.

10 years ago

Notice to our loyal customers. We are proud to serve our community for the last 5 years. We appreciate your business ver much. We've have noticed that there is a copy cat that stole our concept and open a shop called "Lotus 1" we just want to inform our loyal customers that we are not affiliated with this shop. The quality and service will not be the same and we will be taking legal action against the individual that is stealing our brand. Further, we will continue to strive for top quality food and service at our shop. On that note we thank you for your continuous support of Lotus. read more

Jim P.

11 years ago

Very excited to have a Vietnamese place in the neighborhood. Their banh mi is great. Hopefully the delivery issues I'm seeing from other reviewers are just because they are so new. Hope they stick around since this has been a pretty tough location for other businesses. read more

Fang L.

11 years ago

When they first open I had their passion fruit bubble tea,now it became my favorite! Also try the shrimp rolls ! And the people who working there are very friendly too !My new spot to hung out! read more

Tony L.

11 years ago

This place is good for fresh sandwiches and pho noodle soup. The food had been great.Definitely would go back! My favorite: Fresh mango bubble tea and fresh classic Vietnamese sandwich. read more

Yshah C.

11 years ago

This is a very good Vietnamese restaurant. They have Very good sandwiches. The environment is good and comfortable

Kathaleeya A.

8 years ago

Worst sandwich I've ever had! I do not recommend this place at all!

Tina T.

10 years ago

Ordered Delivery. Never been disappointed with their sandwiches.

Jessica D.

4 years ago

great banhmi sandwich, $10minimum for card

Lotus 1 - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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