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    The Whale Tea

    4.5 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Signature Milk Tea
    Sam E.

    Honestly, Long Island has been killing it with its boba options! (An unfortunate phrase to use considering Long Island's most recent current events...) Inside is small, clean, and decorated with dessert shelves, boba offerings and even a game machine! I ordered their classic milk tea with boba and taro milk tea with boba and was serviced quickly. The milk tea itself, so smooth. Classic black tea flavor, a little sweet but not cloyingly so. The boba was nice and sweet and chewy. The real star here was the taro though. Not powdery, but the taro flavor really shined through. Probably the most taro tasting drink I have had, ever~ Overall, would definitely come back. Make it a stop on your itinerary during these hot, humid, days of summer!

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    Alexis F.

    After countless reviews we decided to try the food out. With a promo came out to $20 but without $60. Even with the promo I don't feel the food was worth it at all, given the name I should have known it's more for the drinks but wanted to give the food a try. The popcorn chicken had a weird coating on it and steam dumplings were not it, we both tried one and instantly regretted it, very porky taste. The rock shrimp was the best thing we ordered. The ramen was very well tempted upon delivery but the pork was as very tough. Didn't feel like it was freshly made, more so prepackaged meals. Overall will come back for the tea drink and that's about it.

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    Sandy T.

    I was so happy that they added ramen to the menu! Decent selection. A bit pricey but they do give you alot of food. Very generous portions of meat. The popcorn chicken was delicious. I got the curry broth and i will say it was a tad disappointing. Very thin broth and not thick like what i am use too. The restaurant now has a couple of tables/chairs so you can dine in if you want too. The waitstaff was friendly and nice.

    Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/almond milk
    Amy P.

    They just opened about a month ago, and offer your expected boba options with the addition of colorful and refreshing specialty drinks. There is also a bakery section with eastern and western assortments. If you're looking for a boba fix this is your best option going east on Long Island.

    Strawberry Fresh Milk/Milk Tea Strawberry Layer Cream Cake

    Super cute little boba shop :) I've been stopping by here over the course of the last year and the staff is kind and helpful every single time, and my drinks are always made perfectly. The food is also beautiful and delicious, im never disappointed and the portions are a good size for the prices The shop is always clean and quiet, making it one of my favorite date spots

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    Tara C.

    Everything was delicious and very fresh! We love The Whale Tea and can't wait to try the whole menu!

    Large Brown Sugar Fresh Milk/Milk Tea with Extra Tapioca Boba
    Samantha A.

    This is the closest bubble tea place near my house, I got the Brown Sugar Fresh Milk Tea with Extra Boba and I am obsessed!! It is so clean and a very relaxing environment. The lady that helped my boyfriend and I the other day was so very sweet! I am definitely going to frequent this place!

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    Chantel R.

    I wish I had tasted more matcha, it was very milky but the bobas came out so warm! Quick service, the lady was so sweet and called me pretty :3 the store is really clean and bright. Good spot for a boba run

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    the best bubble tea! my go-to is the rose milk tea. the boba is always fresh too. and the woman who is usually at the counter is so sweet

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    Over priced and complete and utter rude service, we won't be going back to the Whale tea ever again.

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    Their boba has truly never let me down. I love their brown sugar and I love how you can choose your milk and sugar preference so easily.

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    3 years ago

    Great bubble tea!! Will definitely go there again!! Need to try the ramen and their desserts!!

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    3 years ago

    The brown sugar milk tea is delicious. I want it all the time!!! It's very easy to order here

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    3 years ago

    Very nice and clean establishment. Friendly staff and great drinks. Have never had a bad experience.

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    3 years ago

    Great bubble tea and desserts! Also amazing customer service. I will definitely be coming back :)

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    3 years ago

    I'm a regular here. This review is simple: great tea. Nice desserts. Modern simple ambiance and lovely workers. Cheers!

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    I eat at a lot of ramen places and i can for sure say that is one of the most favorite places to…read moreeat ramen. Great service and good quality of the food. Prices are really good and affordable. I definitely recommend people that want to have a good ramen to go there.

    Unfortunately, my experience at here at Kyuramen was disappointing. I was looking forward to trying…read morethe Yin Yang ramen, but the service really overshadowed the meal. I have a shrimp allergy and politely asked if the shrimp tempura could be substituted. The server immediately said no, without offering any alternative or showing much concern. He said I can remove it myself. I said so let the shrimp inside the bowl for me to remove? WTH. For a restaurant, especially one serving customizable ramen dishes, with a allergy list post on the wall by the counter where I sat at B1, a little flexibility or empathy toward food allergies would go a long way. The interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming, which made the overall dining experience uncomfortable. Customer service matters just as much as the food, and sadly this visit fell short. The smashed cucumber was good. Spicy dumpling was good. Ramen broth was light, not as rich or flavorful as others. There are so many good ramen places in NYC, this Chinese Ramen place has lot of room to improve.

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