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    Yaya Tea - Downtown Brooklyn

    3.8 (37 reviews)
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    Samara R.

    Someone recommended me this place, and it's amazing already. The service is amazing, the food is awesome, I tried the appetizers with the spring roll they taste great. I do love the toppings they have, and I always make sure to add them into my drink, but overall this is a great place to get a drink!!

    Ordering a bunch of bubble tea for the family
    Katya U.

    Ordering bubble tea for the family- yummy! Great flavors Good service Nice ambiance Almost perfect boba Limited seating-but streets of Brooklyn are waiting outside!

    Juan G.

    Love this small spot across from LIU. Tricky at first eating their rice and chicken ball. ( probably got that wrong ) because of the paper but after the second it was all good. Truth be told one was more than enough. Easy to order, Friendly staff and quick with your order.

    Rice ball with salmon
    Jia-Lian L.

    I wanted a little snack before a concert and this rice ball was a great option. It was pretty cheap. I got the salmon with mayo and seaweed rice ball. It was good and had a nice flavor to it.

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    Shashi R.

    Good place for quick drinks and rice balls. Ordered online, they had it ready early. Don't show up late - you might get skipped and have to wait a bit. Kawaii Smile 7/10 They forgot the tapioca in one of my drinks . Get a stamp card, order in person, after 10 stamps you get a free drink.

    Tuna Salmon Japanese Chicken
    Uyen N.

    Haven't had onigiri at yaya tea for a while so I bought a bunch of different onigiri to try out. The good ones are Japanese and crab & shrimp tempura (not pictured). Chicken is meh. Salmon and tuna are pretty dry; they would be better if you ask them to add mayo probably. Highly recommend getting the good ones for a quick snack!

    Jasmine Milk tea w/bubbles
    Amanda W.

    As previous person commented on the bubble texture, yes it is quite hard. Jasmine Milk tea flavor is good. Riceball is good. We got a Large shrimp tempura riceball. Finished the shrimp and got left with a lot of rice T.T It happens with a large tho I get it..

    Prices have gone up (but still NYC reasonable)
    anthony r.

    We were jonesin for some bubble tea (at least my 11 year old was) and we pass by this shop all the time after baseball practice. They have a great system where you can self-order that is very intuitive even if you've never been here before. We decided to get a few bubble teas and try the rice balls (that are interestingly not balls). There isn't a place to eat there so we brought it home with us. We really enjoyed all of the teas and had ordered one from the "secret menu" with pineapple that was yummy. The riceballs were satisfying and still warm after 10 minutes to get home. They have a loyalty program with stamps and possibly with your mobile number too. Overall we felt that the quality and service were excellent and we will make it a treat when nearby.

    Large milk tea with extra tapioca
    Rudy C.

    Review based on just the tea: Balls are good texture. Tea at 100% sweet isn't that sweet. BUT the amount of ice they give is crazy. Definitely get lass than half. My cup (and I ordered a large) had ice all the way to the top!!! And don't bother with getting extra tapioca. They do not put a lot =( and you will run it out quick! Last time coming here for the tea, but maybe I'll try their food.

    Great service and excellent bubble tea. Not sure abt anything else. If you're going to a train like the r train, you could grab a drink because it is very close. It wasn't busy at the time I ordered but it took like 1-2 minutes. Maybe less.

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    Donna Z.

    Loved the first location in Chinatown and had to try this when I was in the neighborhood. I remember when the menu used to only be a lot shorter. Decided to try something new on this day. The menu was too big so I couldn't figure what I wanted so I got the Random drink with bubble tea with less sugar. It was good but I think too many flavors in one for me. Drinks came out timely and I love the packaging and saying on the bottom of the cup.

    Takoyaki Onigiri and Salmon Onigiri
    Ruby D.

    I've been a fan of Yaya Tea for years and I'm so glad that they opened up a location in Downtown Brooklyn. I got their takoyaki and salmon rice balls and both were delicious. I can't wait to be back to get more riceballs and bubble tea. Also, note that there is a $5 minimum spending limit in order to use debit or credit.

    Estrella E.

    Been coming here every other Monday while I'm in school. In so glad they have vegan options for me. Definitely enjoy their rice balls. The vegan options for rice balls are gong bao, spare ribs, and ginger chicken. It can either come in small or large size. Fun and easy to eat while in class.

    Daddy and Daughter Time... good tea ... good eats   My daughter's favorite place after school    Shawn B.

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    3 years ago

    Quick and friendly service, but my Thai milk bubble tea was incredibly bland, and tapioca has no flavor.

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    Easy fast ordering process. Food tasted great! Inside was nicely decorated and clean.

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    3 years ago

    My favorite tea place in the city for their fruit teas and snacks! Amazing onigiri. I only wish they had more dairy free options

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    Fast service and great taste. They give a good amount of boba and jelly. Love that they have a manned cashier as well as ordering kiosks

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    I got their takoyaki and salmon rice balls and both were delicious.

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    People have left some odd reviews of this place, including a one-star review for the restaurant…read moreapparently being highly politicized--a vibe I neither felt nor could visually identify within or without the establishment. I ordered a single burger and a Sudan spiced peanut butter latte, for ~$15! That's pretty inexpensive for New York City. I note this as some consider it overpriced. I suppose the food is fairly inexpensive, the lattes slightly higher than average. The "burger" comes wrapped in a homemade pita with diced cucumber, onion, and tomato, plus a few crispy, thick-cut fries and a yummy house sauce. It was a cool twist of the traditional burger and had a nice flavor. The sauce was like a slightly Mediterranean version of Big Mac sauce. The girl working as the barista and cashier was very nice and friendly. She had a nice presence and warm smile, made suggestions, and even gave a stranger free utensils when they popped on to ask. I think it's definitely worth checking out, and it's a good place for a cheap & simple meal that's still quirky and fun.

    I have wanted to try this spot for some time, and wound up a bit disappointed with what I tried…read more They feature a tahini cold brew, which features two things I love dearly, but instead of a rich cold brew it was overly sweet and icy--more like a slushie. Perhaps I should have anticipated that, or my mistake in ordering. I also ordered a Moroccan egg salad sandwich which was substantive but surprisingly bland--sparse with the advertised capers and pickled red onions to give it more punch. I've always loved the look of the spot and the vibe--funky decor, outside and indoor facing counters to order, with some outdoor seating for people watching on Dekalb or heading nearby Ft. Greene Park. I see they are renovating and rebranding a bit and adding some burger component. While I didn't love it, I'd definitely give it another shot.

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