To pair with our meal, I had to get a boba…read more I saw the Strawberry Lychee Green Tea with Boba on the menu and knew I had to try it. I loved how refreshing it was and the flavors weren't too overpowering where it didn't taste like tea anymore! There's also strawberry chunks that's similar to Tastea for anyone from Orange County CA. Would not mind coming back here when I'm in the market for some boba.

OMG- my boyfriend and I walked through all the different stores. We were really thirsty and we came…read moreupon this Boba shop! We were so surprised at how delicious the drinks were. We actually came back about an hour later in order the exact same drinks again!! We ordered the Mango Rose Tea-Lemonade and Lychee Green Tea, both teas had a very good flavor and were rich with the actual fruit flavor instead of a fake synthetic syrup! I also like the fact that they added real lychee to the green tea Boba drink! While you wait, there's a cute little grocery store inside and I really liked the unique items that they had. Since I only had a carry-on sadly I couldn't buy any of the spreads since they were more than 4 ounces! I will definitely look for them online, but I loved the Boba at this place!! I mean, drinks!! Hee

Delicious noodles spot in the heart of Chelsea market. They have bar seating, and really fun, red…read morelighting ambiance. The very spicy dan dan pork noodles were indeed very spicy! Even for asian standards. But still very delicious, recommend pairing it with one of their boba teas for a balanced experience. The service is good, I got my food in 10 mins even though there were a lot of people. The price was moderate, $28 for a drink and a main (including tax and tip) I would recommend trying this place!

Very fresh noodle- Chelsea market NYC gets five stars…read more Ordered the mei Lai wa Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The noodles were delicious and the perfect texture. The meat was tender. The soup was delicious with a mild spice that was somewhat leaning towards a schesuan style spice. Hearty broth. Delicious. Very spicy pork dan dan mien also so delicious the best flavoring and sauce topped with scallions. Ordered the tofu drink which was okay. With tapioca and tofu chunks with somewhat of a horchata/soy milk base It was takeout style with seating options in front of there food stand where you could watch them pull the noodles in front of you.

Was working with the team out of a nearby WeWorks office and found this boba spot close by through…read moreYelp. Service was rather impersonal, but they were able to take my order quickly despite a slight queue of people who had just come in. Ordered my go-to Passionfruit Green Tea w/ boba. They provide a generous amount of boba which I definitely appreciate. However the boba itself was on the firmer side and not as enjoyable. The passionfruit juice was ok, but tasted more like syrup juice rather than fresh fruit. Store itself is very clean and spacious. With plenty of tables available if you choose to dine-in.

Small indoor seating available, not really any big tables but some benches with some side tables…read more The cashier was nice and fast service. I was the only one in the store when I arrived, but I also arrived fairly early in the morning. The boba was fresh and squishy. The boba was really good not hard at all. The brown sugar milk tea was fresh. The taste was really good. I would come back here again if in the area. Prices seemed reasonable compared to shops in the area. Did not try the food so no opinion on that.

Nestled in the lower level of Chelsea Market is Pearl River Mart Foods, the little sibling of Pearl…read moreRiver Mart on the 1st floor. While quite a small outpost, I'm glad that a spot like this exists at Chelsea Market! Whereas the upstairs store shelves a plethora of Asian and Asian-inspired decor, handicrafts, furniture and housewares, the downstairs counterpart is like if a grocery and a food court had a small child. I'm not sure how they managed to fit 4 different food vendors along one side of the wall--kinda blows my mind--Mao's Baos, Kimbap Lab, Tea&Milk, and Pearl River Mart Little Eats. I'll be honest I haven't tried the kimbap or baos mostly because I'm not used to paying quite so much for them, though to be fair for the location it's not out of reason considering a single slice of pizza upstairs at Filaga is like $9.** As for the grocery itself, while they're slightly more pricey than other Chinatown groceries that might carry some of the same products, for the exposure and location, again it's pretty reasonable. They carry a mix of food and condiments from different Asian cultures too--for the most part Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, and some Asian American items*. *these may have origins in traditional Asian cuisine with an American or Western influence that makes it different or maybe more understandable or palatable to non-Asian culture, or truly straight up Asian foods that are branded in English. **let's not even get into the convo of why certain cultures' cuisines are considered "fancier" or affixed a higher perceived $ value than others. Sometimes I need to remind myself of this subtle internal prejudice when ascertaining whether it's worthwhile to purchase a food or product.

I had a lot of fun wondering around Pearl River Mart Foods. It is located on the lower level of…read moreChelsea Market. They sell food to order, with several different options. They also sell all sorts of candy, beverages, frozen dumplings, frozen desserts, and condiments in the grocery section of the shop. Prices are premium. This would be a good spot to buy gifts for the foodies in your life.

I don't know what the crunchy thing in my passion fruit green tea boba was but it made my 7 hour…read moredrive home in traffic bearable. The golden boba are divine. An exceptional drinking experience. 10 out of 10.

This was very close to my work, and I've been wanting to try for a while. I guess you can say I…read morefinally caved. I got the golden bubble milk tea which is their most popular drink. I didn't realize golden bubble literally just meant golden boba balls. I thought it would be some sort of special milk tea flavor LOL. But it wasn't so it was just your typical milk tea (which was pretty good) with LOTS (too much) of boba (not good). The boba to tea ratio could definitely be a lot better, half the drink was boba which is way too much. I also wish the boba was a little less chewy. They recommended 50% sugar so I got 25% and it was still too sweet for me. The upside is that it did satisfy the boba craving for the moment. And the service was quick! It was also a little bit hard to find this store because people were doing construction around the building.

This was my first time ever at Amy's bread and I'm so sad we came towards the end of the day! A lot…read moreof the bread and pastries were sold out, but I had no idea since there were so many other shops further closer to the entrance and this particular shop was towards the middle or back. Nevertheless, the gentleman working there was incredibly helpful and we ended up getting a blueberry coffee cake slice as well as some walnut bread slice that looked more like a hummingbird cake slice and two different breads that were simply delicious!! The gentleman actually said he was from Oakland, Oakland, California, so that was funny to me since I'm from the Bay Area also. Ambience in the store was very clean and rustic and if they weren't closing so soon I would've stayed to enjoy my pastry, but we had just finished eating at the Japanese taco spot down the street or alleyway? So look for my review on that! I can't wait to go back to Amy's bread and try more of their actual loaves of breads, as well as their pastries!!

Got an iced caramel latte and thought it was okay. Solid 7/10 but it was a quick wait.read more

Xing Fu Tang Hudson Yards is a Taiwanese boba shop located inside one of Manhattan's busiest…read moreshopping and dining areas. We walked up to a convenient setup for grabbing a drink while exploring Hudson Yards, with a bright, modern counter that kept the brand's focus on freshly made tapioca pearls and brown sugar-based drinks. Compared to smaller bubble tea shops, the experience here felt more like a quick stop in a high-traffic area, but watching the boba-making process added a more unique element that set it apart from a standard grab-and-go counter. The brown sugar boba milk is the standout drink and the main reason to visit. We ordered one and found the caramel-like brown sugar flavor giving the drink a rich sweetness, while the fresh boba added a chewy texture that made it different from standard tapioca pearls. The drink had a comforting balance of milk, sweetness, and boba, and it worked well as a treat when we were looking for something indulgent. The menu also offered a variety of tea-based and fruit drinks, including options with green tea bases and fruit flavors. We appreciated that the drinks could be adjusted to different sweetness preferences, since the brown sugar flavors can naturally be on the richer side. The tea itself was lighter compared to the stronger brown sugar notes, so choosing the right combination depended on whether we preferred a milkier or more refreshing drink. Service was quick and the staff were friendly during our visit. The location can get busy, especially with the amount of foot traffic in Hudson Yards, so there may be a wait during peak times. The shop is better suited for grabbing a drink while walking around the area rather than a place to sit and spend a long time. The team moved through orders with efficiency, and the drinks came out without much delay. Overall, Xing Fu Tang Hudson Yards is a convenient option for fresh boba in a popular Manhattan destination. While the atmosphere is more focused on convenience than a full café experience, the fresh-made pearls and signature brown sugar drinks are still the main reasons to stop by.

While exploring the Hudson Yards shops, we came across the XFT store. Initially there store looked…read morereally pretty from far, but as I spent few minutes I noticed how undermined it was. The had a sitting area on the side where all cushions were stained. They had the lucky box on the side, which actually had the luck notes, but this area as also dirty on the floor. There was a huge XFT cup also for photo prop. The store was popular as we so many people stopping by and ordering their drinks. We ordered the famous Gold Foil boba milk tea, which was $17, probably got so expensive due to price of gold rising :p. I also ordered the Mango pomelo sago, but the staff informed me they had no grapefruilt pomelo, but I ordered anyway. The gold foil tea came out quickly. It was well made, boba was good. But the mango pomelo took some time and it wasn't good either. There were chunks of mango that didn't mix well with the milk. I enjoyed the sago but rest of the drink was a bummer. My overall experience at this XFT store wasn't as majestic as the one by St Marks.

Jooy Tea Shoppe is a modern bubble tea spot that focuses on creative drinks, customizable options,…read moreand unique flavors beyond the usual milk tea menu. We walked into a casual setup with kiosk ordering that makes it easy to browse through the large menu and adjust your drink with different sweetness levels, toppings, and add-ons. The shop is more focused on quick visits rather than being a large café space, with some seating available but a feel that leans toward grabbing a drink while exploring the area. The variety of choices stood out, from fruit teas and slushies to matcha and specialty drinks. We tried the hojicha latte, which had a smooth roasted flavor and felt like a nice alternative to the usual matcha drinks. Their fruit-based drinks and slushies also stand out because they feel lighter and more refreshing, especially compared to heavier milk teas. The menu has a lot of creative combinations, so it feels like a place where you can keep trying different drinks instead of sticking to just one favorite. One thing we appreciated about Jooy Tea Shoppe is how customizable the ordering process is. The kiosk system makes ordering simple, especially when the menu has so many options that it would otherwise take longer to decide, and it makes it easier to experiment with different combinations. The pricing is a little higher compared to some traditional bubble tea shops, especially after adding toppings, but the drink selection and specialty options help make it feel different from a standard boba stop. The variety is probably the biggest reason to come here since there are many flavors that are not as common elsewhere. The service was efficient and the ordering process kept things moving, though the wait can depend on the crowd. Jooy Tea Shoppe is a fun bubble tea spot with a wide selection of drinks and plenty of customization options. The creative menu, fruit teas, matcha options, and seasonal flavors make it a good place to visit when you want something more unique than a regular milk tea. It offers a thoughtful, customizable drink experience that rewards exploration and repeat visits.

An extensive menu of cold and hot drinks for all tastes--from Oreo matcha slushes to avocado…read moresmoothies to boba teas. Hard to choose from so many options! We tried crème brule matcha and triple matcha. Crème brule foam and matcha foams were sweet and satisfying. Both drinks were tasty and I'd recommend getting them with 0% added sugar, so the earthy taste of matcha stands out. The matcha profile stood out more than chains like HeyTea and TeaPulse, whose matcha is definitely more watered down & turned into a sweet drink, not an authentic matcha experience. Will be back to try more of their drinks. Service is super slow, which is my only complaint. No bathrooms--go to Whole Foods or B&N nearby.

Ordered the Passion Green smoothie which is made up of mango, passion fruit, kale, and spinach…read more Most of the medium-sized drinks were $8 while the large were $9. I personally would only come here for the smoothies and juice - not the açaí or boba. The location is small and easily gets packed. Be prepared to wait for 15+ minutes if there is a line out the door.

Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy! Tons of folks were coming in and out for a spot…read moreI almost walked past! Extensive menu with plenty of fruit slush options (no milk), smoothies (with milk), bowls, or boba. I'd prob rec not getting the boba, since nyc is blessed with boba-specific spots lol I just finished a workout, so I opted for their large Powerful Chia ($11), which had banana, mango, pineapple, and chia seed. I got almond milk, since they didn't have oat milk at the time. Price point was relative on par with other chains. You can add Orgain organic protein for +$1. All ingredients are blended right in front of you, which is always great to see. Overall, would return to a Hawa!

Went to try the jasmine tea snowcap milk tea and I loved it!! So light and refreshing!!read more

We stopped in last weekend for a "quick" drink order - which wasn't very quick. However, the people…read moreworking there need to be awarded because they were working on 45 drink orders at that time! And in our 20 minutes of waiting, the number did not drop. We got a Coconut Mango bloom and a Matcha Cloud - I do like the option of customizing ice and sugar levels - but I think there's no option to use a milk alternative for the milk based drinks. Both drinks were good - I personally preferred the coconut mango one. There's barely any space inside to wait - maybe that's why, online order and picking up is popular.