As we were on our way out of the Smithhaven mall exiting via the Macy's store, a cute little…read morestorefront bustling with activity caught my eye. When I asked my daughter, "when did that get there?" She responded, "it's new and I hear it's pretty good. We should try it if you're in the mood for bubble tea." Once inside, there is nice seating if you are looking to sit a bit. Looking up at the many choices on the board, the folks behind the counter immediately asked if we were ready to order or needed assistance. As I inquired about the differences between the drinks I was torn between, my knowledgeable server thoughtfully explained the drinks and how I could also customize my sweetness level. The high level of customer service for a mall shop was quite refreshing and more of a reason I would come back. I ultimately chose Sweet Sunshine: mangos and lychee mixed with jasmine green tea, with lychee jelly. If you're in the Smithhaven mall looking for a bubble tea, I'd recommend stopping in and giving Black Pearl Bubble Tea a try. My drink was served up quickly with a smile. Upon receipt, it looked so yummy and I was so excited to try it that I forgot to take a photo. It wasn't till I was half way through and in the car that I remembered.

Located inside the Smith haven Mall. Very cute and clean on the inside. They have cute boba…read moreplushies, key chains, and reusable cups for sale. They have kiosks to order if you didn't want to order via register. The order came out relatively quick. Although their tapioca pearls were amazing, the actual drink I got wasn't so good - frappe pearls) They also had macaroons and even though it was very pricey - my kids wanted it so of course I got the pick your own 6 pieces ($17.49 plus tax). But they did love them.

Yes yes yes! Loved seeing a YAAAS Tea in this shopping center when looking for something to do…read morebefore seeing the Michael movie with my friend for a girls night. I needed a little caffeine so I opted for my earl grey with boba only a tad sweet. It did the trick. My friend and I shared a banana pudding. That along with her espresso drink had her ranting and raving. I was extremely thankful they took our order right before they closed. Everything was lovely and happy to see some of my fav boba in Suffolk.

The last time I came to this Yaaas Tea location was for their grand opening and I'm not usually in…read morethis area hence why I haven't been back since. Yaaas Tea is my go to for boba because no other place makes boba like them! Their boba is made fresh every hour on the hour, is flavorful and therefore, tastes amazing! I was recently in the area (end of January 2026) for an appointment and had gift cards for Yaaas Tea purchased from Costco ($25 x2 gift cards for $39.99 - and there's sometimes sales on top of this!) so why not? I initially used their self serve kiosk to order but then realized the way the card scanner was placed, that there was no way to swipe my gift card into the reader which was kind of annoying. The employee who was there however, was more than kind enough to take a picture of my order and manually put in the order with the regular cashier at the front. I ordered a Strawberry Lemonade with Mango Popping for my son and he loved it. For myself I ordered a Taro Milk Tea with Boba which was delicious. For our food, I ordered a Turkey Egg and Cheese Croffle and an Egg and Cheese Croffle (for my son). Both were delicious, made fresh and very filling. Last time I had also gotten their cookies (very reminiscent of Tate's cookies) but when I inquired about them this visit, she said they were in the process of baking fresh cookies on premise! Super excited about that! There were a few tables in the front of the store and the whole store itself was clean, spacious and brightly lit. Plenty of free parking in the lot at the front as it's located in a huge strip mall. I will definitely be returning any time I'm in the area and craving a bubble tea and/or croffle sandwich!

Good but ice cream said hood on the side so I don't think mine was homemade and it did not taste…read morehomemade.

This place is an absolute hidden gem and truly a must-try! From the moment we walked in, we were…read morewelcomed with warm and friendly service that immediately made us feel at home. The space is small but incredibly cozy and inviting, with a comforting atmosphere that adds to the entire experience. Now let's talk about the food--absolutely phenomenal! We started with the paratha roll, and wow... the rotti they use is out of this world. Soft, flaky, and packed with flavor, it perfectly held together the delicious fillings inside. Every bite was bursting with spices and freshness--definitely something I'll be dreaming about. Next up was the Dubai Love crepe, and let me just say: OMG, A MUST-HAVE! It was rich, sweet, and decadent in all the best ways, with the perfect balance of textures and flavors. If you have a sweet tooth, this dish will absolutely blow your mind. We also ordered the strawberry tea, which was so refreshing and fragrant--light, fruity, and just the right amount of sweetness. And don't even get me started on the pistachio coffee latte. Creamy, aromatic, and with a subtle nuttiness that elevates your typical latte experience--honestly one of the best specialty drinks I've ever had. Overall, everything we tried was absolutely delicious, and the entire experience--from the food to the service--was exceptional. I'm already planning my next visit. This spot is a true treasure, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for flavorful food in a cozy, welcoming setting. You won't be disappointed

I've come here 3-4x within the past couple of years due to distance so whenever I'm in the area and…read morehungry, I stop by Bambu for a drink and some food! My last visit (Friday afternoon) I ordered a Medium Wintermelon Milk Tea (you can get it without the milk), Grilled Chicken Garlic Noodles and a Grilled Shrimp Rice Bowl. Everything was delicious and very flavorful though I felt the Garlic Noodles were a bit on the saltier side and the Wintermelon Milk Tea was a bit too sweet (and I have a sweet tooth). There were a lot of flavorful chicken pieces and the shrimp came with about 7-8 pieces, also very flavorful. They have 3 different sauces that I was given since I was eating there and just returned it to the counter once done. My favorite of the 3 was the more liquidy one though they all tasted great. The place is located in a strip mall with a lot of free parking. There's some seating inside and one small table outside. It's spacious and clean. They have great background music playing and their unisex bathroom is spacious and clean as well. The food came out in a reasonable time and the staff (I'm assuming maybe the owners) were also very pleasant.

Love Bambu!! Need need need locations in Manhattan. Red tapioca and the pandan jelly were…read moreperfection. I got #1 with red tapioca. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm in the area. No frills, lots of seats. Also want to try their chicken wings next time.

I love a good play on words for a tea shop and "Tai chi tea" is a fantastic name for a tea shop…read more The shop offers standard flavors and boba options and then a more premium line of drinks. We had one of each. They offer many standard flavor options like taro, brown sugar and traditional milk tea, and several bubble options ranging from standard tapioca, peal, and fruit flavors. And the premium options are essentially a dessert is a cup! Tai chi tea also offers food options with a full quick service restaurant inside. If you only order tea, the area to wait in the front of the store is on the small side, but you can grab a seat at a table while you wait.

My husband and I have been looking everywhere for delicious, reliable chinese food dishes - the…read morestandards, y'know? I'm talkin straight Chicken & Broc, fried rice, lo mein. The hits. We've found this surprisingly hard to find around Stony Brook. We usually have my inlaws bring food in from Commack when we want good Chinese, but we were really hoping to find a local spot that hits the spot. The other night we asked our nanny, who has lived in the neighborhood for a lot longer than us, to suggest a place for great Chinese. To our surprise she suggested Tai Chi. We were like, what? The bubble tea place? But she wasn't kidding, so we gave it a try. And WOW. We weren't disappointed! This is going to be our go-to place for great Chinese food standards. It was hot, delicious, good portion sizes, and the price point was right. Highly recommend for what we ordered, and looking forward to trying other menu items soon.

I went to Gong Cha x Snoopy to celebrate 75 years of Peanuts joy with limited-edition cups with a…read morecollectible keychain and 4 fun drinks. Medium size only. But the downside to it, is that they charge an extra $6 plus the drinks you're ordering. I literally ordered 2 med drinks with a surprise keychain, and it came out to be 28.00 for 2 drinks. It's fun, the drinks are good but not worth paying almost 30 bucks.

Finally a bubble tea place near me! The service was excellent! They were really fast in making my…read moredrinks. The flavor was all there. The bubbles are on the small side. I forget if that is normal for gong cha. Will be coming here all summer!

The service is slow, first off. If you want bitter tea, Gong Cha is for you. If you want a tea…read morethat's sweet but not too sweet, Gong Cha is NOT for you. I usually get 70% sugar or 50% sugar at most other competing boba stands and that is perfectly sweet without being too sweet, but you NEED the full sugar for it to be sweet at ALL. I am glad this stand isn't at the mall since it was slow, space consuming and wasn't even good. Black pearl and Kung Fu are better.

Not the biggest fan of the mall but this was the best part of having to go to the mall. They always…read moremade my drink correctly and are delicious. It was very convenient. I went last week and it completely disappeared. I hope they didn't close.

My favorite place I love there teas. Today got the peach mango tea refresher so go for a nice…read morethere. The manager Kenna let me try the gelato cookie and cream it was so good only $3:50 it is worth it. As you can the ambiance is cute very nice small but comfortable.

One of my favorite Long Island business success stories. I love products as well as the convenience…read moreof ordering on the app or at the in store Kiosk. This particular YAAAS TEA in Hauppauge is my favorite. If I had an early lunch and want something to hold me until dinner while driving home, the store is right off the Long Island Expressway. I'm diving into Bobo in just a few minutes! Speaking of Bobo, every hour they make their Bobo fresh. What does that mean? After you have YAAAS Tea a few times, you know its the best. I went to another chain in New York City and their bobo pieces were broken? I said never again, I will only go to Yaaas. And the flavors slay! My favorite is creme brulee (with bobo of course) but I had a minding numbing good Tiramisu latte. The YAAAS Tea in Hauppauge is off the LIE with plenty of parking. Enjoy!

Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, we decided to try this place instead of our usual…read more Love that Stony Brook has a growing number of Chinese restaurants probably due to their proximity to the SBU. Small restaurant, simple setting. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, steam pork and shrimp dumplings and beef lo mein with a honeydew bubble tea. The soup dumplings had little soup but otherwise the dishes were all very good. They have a Peking duck dinner which we will have to try one day. Service is friendly and efficient. Will be back!

In my never ending quest for the best Chinese food, I stumbled upon my new gold standard at a strip…read moremall in Stonybrook. I had stopped in to grab a menu from the place next door and discovered this gem as I was pulling out. Peking Duck??? The sign caught my attention and I just had to check it out. Sometimes you just don't know where you find the next great place. Anyway, I met the owner June. What a lovely person. We talked about their take in regional Chinese cuisines and their strict adherence to authentic ( Sorry no beef with brocolli, egg rolls, or orange chicken). Instead it was a menu pulling from the best of Beijing, X'ian, Hunan, and Szechuan cuisines. Oh my goodness, where do I start?? Ok..first time time..had to try the X'ian Spicy Lamb noodles. Where do I begin??? All of their wheat ( not rice) noodles are hand pulled right there. That makes a HUGE difference. Chewy, springy, and so delicious. June told me the traditional version came with lamb intestine too ( not a fan of intestines so thank you for the heads up). These were so damn good. Spicy and tingly, hearty and delicious. The spice was the good kind, the kind that encourages you dig back in inspite of the heat ( much like the first time I had real Pad Thai at the old Jai Ya in Elmhurst). It was an explosion of flavor. I was hooked. I went back later that day to order the Peking Duck Dinner for my friends and got the Spicy Beef Noodle soup to take home for my son. Again, those same amazing noodles and the most flavorful broth plus soft and melt in your mouth beef shin and tendon. Another keeper. 2 days later I brought in the Peking Duck dinner for my friends. First out of the gate...these came with homemade pancakes like they should. Bao are for roast pork, not peking duck. The duck was expertly sliced, and was juicy not dry. My friends were blown away. The full dinner came with scallion pancakes, cold poached chicken in a chili oil and vinegar sauce, cold noodles with sesame sauce, and sauteed bok choy with garlic. I've ordered it twice already and really want to get it right at the restaurant when the crispy skin is at its crispiest. Everything I ordered from here hit the authenticity I crave and were so on point. Gotta recommend the spicy lamb burgers too. If you've had at X'ians famous at any of their locations, you will be so happy to not have to go the Flushing for this delight. I promise to post pictures. Trust me on this...you want to go here. Run..do not walk.

This fast food chain specializes in Korean fried chicken. There are many other Korean dishes…read moreavailable here as well. And where have I been? Never heard of this eatery until Sunday 4/26/26! Our hungry stomachs saw the signage of this store and we were curious. This location is the first on Long Island and they have been here a little over a year. Mark, the gentleman behind the counter was friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions about the chicken seasonings and other Korean dishes on the menu. We ordered Korean wings and drumsticks with soy garlic and Korean BBQ sauce. The meals come with crunchy Coleslaw or Pickled Radish. We opted to get both! We also got an order of seasoned fries on the side. We raced home and sat down to have our meal. This food did not disappoint!! We were throughly satisfied with each fresh, flavorful bite after another. Now that I've been awoken from my slumber...apparently this chain has gone viral, I am looking forward to returning and trying more signature dishes. If you're still sleeping on this place...you need to WAKE UP! And give them a visit. Thank me later....

Loved the soy garlic wings and the sotteok. The chicken sandwich was just alright, I probably…read morewouldn't get it again. The radish was very plain, not your usual pickled taste. The seasoned fries was too salty for my taste. Friendly service but had to wait a little bit before the food was ready.