While there might be a lot of boba/bubble tea/tapioca in the general LIC area, this is basically…read morethe bubble tea shop near the waterfront. There are some other restaurants nearby that will have boba on the menu but I consider that separate from a bubble tea shop whose main or only product is the tea. There is some minimal seating (bar stools) but it's largely a to-go place. The ambiance is clean lines, black walls, white tile etc. Patrons leave napkins/straw wrappers, things can be a bit sticky, and it doesn't seem like this is attended to all that quickly. And it's not like it's busy - every time I go in there it's empty of people. There are 2 self service kiosks to order at and thus you're not really greeted or acknowledged when you enter, which is mostly in line with the nyc norm. The tea itself I think is just okay. It is a bit pricey; everything will run you close to $8 before any substitutions or add-ins. They have some fun flavors like the raspberry hojicha. I do think that the standard bubble milk tea that they offer highlights that the tea itself isn't great quality - it's either oversteeped or just not great quality tea being used. Still, it's better than not having boba in the area.

One of my favorite boba tea spots around. Their honey osmanthus tea is my usual but this time, I…read morewent a little crazy and got it in latte form. It was actually super yummy! And even though I didn't really stray too much, I could have with their plethora of drinks and flavors. Their boba is really good but this time I was so full I just wanted the tea. And even though I was freezing I still wanted their tea iced. It came out quick and I was on my merry way, leaving my favorite foggy window behind. Until next time Chun Yang!

Cute atmosphere for a sit down dessert place. Service was very quick and I enjoyed sharing my…read moreportion of the mango dessert with a friend. There was also a super adorable collaboration going on with merch!

Mango Mille cake was amazing. The texture was almost egg like? In a good way. The mango was sweet…read moreand fresh. The matcha chocolate cake was not it. It was like solid hard white chocolate matcha or something on top of a mid cake. It wasn't even that chocolatey Vibes were interesting. Definitely casual

I like their beef noodle soup, the veggie dumplings slay, but that fried chicken sandwich is my…read morefavorite local sandwich. Plus the service is always solid, which is reflected in the price (something something living wage?!!). Usual fast casual feel to the place.

Really busy the Saturday afternoon I went but luckily got a seat for 2. Kitchen was low on people…read moreyet the hospitality and morale was extremely friendly and upbeat nonetheless. The popcorn chicken is outstanding. Genuinely shocked at how good it is. Juicy, tender, flavorful. Chicken is definitely star of the show/menu. The dumplings are fun as well. The green/veggie one has a yummy texture you definitely can't get from frozen ones. The noodles are ok. I wish the rice was more fresh or fluffy. Wouldn't get these two again but would absolutely come back just for the chicken.

Really wanted to go here after I saw a post on Instagram...but was highly disappointed. Not sure if…read morethey were doing renovations or Instagram over glamorized it because it really sucked. The staff was very rude and basically said "what do you want?". Asked her a question about what something on the menu was and instead of answering it, she just said "don't matter. No more". Food: got some dessert thing (Joyful treat bowl) that sounded really good but was a whole big glob of mess and did not taste good. Drink: got a watermelon jasmine tea that was basically filled with watermelon pulp Definitely would not be returning!

Master Panda, thanks for participating in the Yelp Lunar New year Boba Crawl and being the first…read moreand last stop. The jasmine milk tea I sampled in the store first was a bit high in the milk to tea ratio, though I appreciated the chance to try this. The oolong tea flavor (can't recall if it was a citrus or passionfruit flavor) at the end was good--refreshing and light. The bubbles were a little on the sweeter side, with decent chewiness. I purchased a plum Americano first time and it was an innovative take on Asian flavors mixed with coffee. The fusion of traditional tart plum "soup" with coffee worked in an herbally way, kinda like a kombucha coffee. Based on this I think some of the other coffee items with citrus may be good to try here. The following comments are in the spirit of constructive feedback so I hope this will help you guys! I read online that the focus of the store is to provide fresh milk with their teas, specifically regular dairy milk. Though I think this is a stronger selling point probably in Asia, the interesting fact is that a fair number of people are lactose intolerant, (or will become so later in life). And with the trend away from cow's milk to more plant-based milks, I think it's a miss not to offer milk substitutes. The second point to work on is consistency in the menu, I'm not sure why the menu placed by the ordering counter contains a few different items than the menu on the screen on the wall, which is also slightly different from the menu shown in the digital kiosks (I didn't order from the kiosk but took a look at it). Maybe it's because this store is still tweaking the menu, though in this case it would be helpful to explain to customers. Yesterday I came by to redeem a coupon for a free drink, it was a generous offer and thanks for giving me another opportunity to try a drink! Choosing the Jasmine coconut tea with water chestnut bubbles, the flavor combo sounded interesting though didn't mesh that successfully in reality. The water chestnut bubbles provided a pop and little crunch which was unlike anything I've had before, with a light, almost imperceptible sweetness. Overall I felt the staff was kind--thanks for the rose with the drink and the panda takeaway bag during the initial boba crawl!

I like how they have the option of boba and brown sugar boba especially in this day and age where…read moreevery place have brown sugar boba only and I have to opt for sago. The Hong Kong milk tea has a deep, roasted slightly bitter taste, similar to Bengali cha, so I really like it! The boba are chewy and the staffs were friendly. They speak limited English.

We stopped by here right before it closed at 8:30 to pick up a mango pomelo sago. This is a very…read moresimilar drink we once got at Heytea and I want to say this tea was so refreshing, cold, soft from the sago and the mango, and satisfying. This store is run by a nice lady and the service was great. I can't wait to walk back in that area and try something else.

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.

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.

Erye might serve the best boba that's ever bubbled, but I'll never know because the girl who was…read moreboth cashier and drink-slinger had the rudest, nastiest attitude I've encountered in a long time. When I asked her what tea base was used for the Four Season Spring Tea, she looked at me like I'd just skinned a skunk in front of her and said--her voice dripping with more animosity than a prom queen who'd just lost the popular vote--"Ugh, greeeen." We were tired and rain-sodden, and had already ordered/paid via the kiosk, which is the only reason we decided to stay. Thankfully, this shop is also in the industrial purgatory part of LIC, so there's little chance I'll ever be back.

I got a jasmine bubble tea and a grape fruit tea. They are both very bad. Jasmine milk tea tastes…read morelike water and grape fruit tea is way too sweet. Go somewhere else bc the five star reviews are fake here..

I tried their Mango Milk and their Fresh strawberry green tea. I saw that they had some…read moreinteresting toppings like strawberry bubbles and mango bubbles so I was also interested in trying in both of the drinks. I really liked both the drinks and the bubbles. When it comes to bubbles, I prefer the traditional chewy kind, rather than the popping kinds. So I was glad to see that the two flavored bubbles were the chewy kind!

Delicious crème brûlée matcha. A little on the milky side so not a crazy strong matcha taste but…read moreoverall good drink. The woman at the counter was friendly and helpful. Standing room only, no tables or chairs.

Vibe/ambiance: local ramen spot Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in Items ordered: spicy goma miso ramen: 7.3/10 a standard bowl of good ramen

Just went to Takumen again after a while. I was a bit disappointed with the meal last night. I…read moreloved the spicy go-men last time so I ordered that and it seemed like the broth wasn't seasoned enough- it was more sesame and not enough miso, lacked salt. The chasu was very tough and dry. The soy garlic wings however were fantastic.

Braised beef noodle soup is a must get. Highly recommended it. Noodlecraft is somewhat a hidden gem…read morethat needs to be made aware for everyone!

Popped in here for some lunch and it was really nice! I asked for recommendations and they were…read morevery helpful. The Singaporean laksa had some real nice flavor to it, though I do wish there was a bit more variety of the toppings. The inside is nice and spacious and there's free WiFi if you need to do any work! Will come back and try some of the other dishes.