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.

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.

Fastest service for a crepe place. Pretty straight forward…read more Here's what we ordered: - ice cream crepe with a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of cookie dough ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, chocolate wafer stick and round french cookie - detox ginger tea The ambiance was cute with colorful walls. Good for pictures.

This crepe and ice cream was a nice surprise in this little sweet treat shop. We ordered the crepe…read morewith 2 scoops of ice cream. Husband and I shared. This was such a delicious and airy treat on a warm day. Lots of options.

Had dinner in the neighborhood so we stopped by afterwards for bubble tea. Looking at the menu, I…read moreasked for suggestions on which non caffeine tea they would recommend. Not helpful at all and not friendly. Ordered two bubble teas, one was done in a few minutes, waited another fifteen minutes for the second one, in between the group after us got their orders first. Very disorganized, no apology for keeping us there waiting for the second drink. Tiny and cramped inside and hard to find parking in the back. Will not be returning. There are many other bubble tea places that are around providing better and friendlier service.

I've been to several locations of Kung Fu Tea, & this one was just a let down. The store inside is…read morecramped & the parking is horrible. Didn't love my drink & was just bummed.

This place have the Best dumplings around. Thin skin, juicy, filling taste fresh, and the dumplings…read moreare fried very nicely (mini crunchy skirt). Closest thing to Flushing dumplings to you can get around here. I had tried a lot of dumplings around this neighborhood and they are either too doughy, thick skinned, not juicy, or felt like over marinated or super old filling. Other food are decent too.

At around 7:00 PM on May 31, 2026, my roommate and I came to Tao's Bao for dinner. My roommate was…read moretreating me. Since my roommate does not speak Chinese, we communicated entirely in English throughout the visit, and the staff at the front counter also spoke to us in English. I have been to this restaurant many times before and have usually left an 18% tip. This was my roommate's first visit. After we finished our meal, my roommate paid the bill but did not add a tip. After noticing that no tip had been left, the staff member at the front counter came directly to our table and asked my roommate, "Cash tips?" My roommate seemed surprised and responded, "No."This interaction already made us feel very uncomfortable and pressured. In addition, both my roommate and I felt that the service had not been particularly good. After that, the staff member shouted toward the kitchen in Chinese: "These two are freeloading! They didn't leave a tip!" Since my roommate does not understand Chinese, he did not know what was being said. However, I understood the comment and found it highly inappropriate, unprofessional, and disrespectful toward customers. 2026 年 5 月 31 号晚上7点左右，我跟室友来 Tao\'s Bao 吃饭，室友请客。室友不会说中文，我们全程都用英文沟通的，前台也跟我们用英语。我已经来了很多次，以前都给 18% 小费。室友第一次来，饭毕，付了款没有给小费。前台看到没给小费，直接跑到桌子前面问我室友 cash tips? 我室友愣了一下，说 No。这个举动已经让我们感觉非常不舒服，感到压力，而且我跟室友都觉得服务也不怎么好。然后，这个前台就用中文冲后厨大喊："这俩人吃独食！不给小费！"

Delicious personal-sized cake at a reasonable price, kind staff, adorable store, and clearly marked…read moreitems with nuts, which is very important for someone like me with an allergy! I love that the store has crane games and declarations, making a cute ambiance.

I've realized I'm not a fan of crepe cakes yet I still think this business is…read more The packaging alone is the most perfect flex I've ever seen. The little cake single serve boxes, the ube cheesecake dome, the milk tea cut and lid.... All friggen next level and very appreciated. I'm definitely ordering my customized milk tea again... maybe I'll see about another desert too. I hope they do well because while I'm not a baker or into half these desserts, I can tell they are passionate about this project.

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

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

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!