My family and I came here because we were a bit thirsty while waiting to be seated at a nearby…read morerestaurant. Ambiance: The inside had some decorations that looked picture worthy. The tables and the floors were clean with no garbage or debris in sight. There was no music playing in this tea shop and it is quiet. Staff: The staff here seemed friendly and are patient when taking your order. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken: This lacks a bit of flavor as they could do a little better with this. It is not crunchy on the outside and the inside is cooked to perfection and is chewy. However, you can still taste the oil that they fried the popcorn chicken in. Colorful Fruit Green Tea: It has some green tea taste, but you can barely taste it. Peach Green Tea w/ Crystal Pearls: It has a hint of green tea as well and you can taste the peach flavor. The crystal pearls taste hard and is meh. Maybe I should have ordered the regular tapioca instead. Overall: This bubble tea shop is like any other tea shops in the area. The only bad thing about this tea shop is that they do not serve hot drinks during Spring, Summer, Fall. I have never heard of any tea shops that only serve hot drinks during Winter only. Most of the other bubble tea shops in the area sell hot drinks all year long.

Kidaan New Jersey,…read more Believe me when I tell you- this cute and fun Boba shop isn't just serving the most ultimate and authentic bubble teas in new jersey but one of the most spiciest and delicions street-style noodles that will make you say- yeh to next level tha yaar! To aajao mere naal to Jo n Tea in South Plainfield And here's a sweet deal - if you visit Monday to Friday between 2 and 7 pm, you get 15% off! Here are my top recommendations: Mango Tea with Blue Foam. Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe mango -- juicy, vibrant, and fresh -- now sip that with a creamy, dreamy blue foam topping. It's a tropical vacation in every sip." The spicy noodles. These aren't your average noodles -- they pack a fiery punch balanced perfectly with savory depth. Honestly, some of the best I've ever tasted -- bold, fresh, and absolutely addictive. The Hot Cheetos Chunky Hotdog? Crunchy, cheesy, with that iconic Cheetos kick. It's comfort food with a wild, flavorful twist! Then there's the Mango Pomelo Sago -- sweet, tangy, with sago pearls that burst like tiny flavor bombs. It's bubble tea elevated to an art form. And don't miss the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken -- crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with seasoning that's both savory and satisfying. It's finger-licking good! To intezar kis baat ka, visit Jo n Tea in South Plainfield today!

PROS: this place is spacious, clean, prices are good, menu variety is plentiful, and loads of…read moreplaces to sit. CONS: the lady at the register was a bit snippy towards my friend and I OVERALL: I would come here again, but I would have to remember that hospitality needs to improve

This is more towards my recent experience here. I came on a Monday and I saw 3 people behind the…read morecounter. We got 2 drinks and waited but it was until 10 minutes in we found out it was 1 curly haired guy doing all the work and the other 2 girls were just chilling doing nothing. I don't know if the 2 girls didn't work there or not but if you are behind the counter then do something or don't be by the work area. This sucks cus this place is usually consistent. The drinks are usually a hit but it just felt bad seeing the one guy do everything while 2 others just sit and do nothing.

This place is a gem and really deserves to be highlighted! Although it looks like a small shop on…read moreMain Street in Metuchen, it's a booming and popular bubble tea place. Love coming here and seeing people from toddler age to folks with their grandparents. Bubble tea is for all! My husband loves to try the new fruity varieties that get added to the menu. Every few weeks there is a new, unique fruit combination that blows him away. I stick to my tried and true Thai iced tea with boba, and NOWHERE else has been able to compete. The details are what makes this place stand out. If you buy multiple drinks, they place your order in an adorable, reusable purple bag. Also, there is a rewards program. So if you're an avid boba drinker, make sure you sign up. Every few orders you can score a free bite to eat or bubble tea. Since it's a hit spot, this place can get packed at peak times (post work hours, and especially on weekends). So happy to have such a lovely shop in my town. Thanks, Akihi!

While exploring in Metuchen, I came across this dessert/bubble tea spot, and of course, I had to…read moretry it out. The inside was very different from your usual bubble tea spot, and it was very welcoming and cozy. I could definitely see myself just chilling and reading a book while enjoying my food and drink. I placed my order through the kiosk while looking over the menu, which had a lot of good options. I couldn't make up my mind and decided to go with the bubble tea and Oreo waffle crepe. Both items were good, and I enjoyed the waffle, which had ice cream as the filling and was stuffed with fillings, but it was a little difficult to eat since the wrapper is not very practical, and I had to use my hands, so it got a bit messy. Did I regret it? No way, I loved it; hopefully, they would just have a better container for it, lol. Definitely will get a sugar rush, so be careful hahaha. I would definitely go back to try the other flavors

I really enjoyed my cinnamon roll boba! Pick up was quick and easy and service was very friendly. I…read morewill certainly come back again and maybe sit inside to enjoy my boba!

This cute little cafe for Asian-inspired sweet treats and drinks is located just down the street…read morefrom Fanwood Train Station. There is street parking but there's also a small municipal parking lot in the back. I didn't see a sign saying to pay (it was night when we went and I could have missed it) but we parked on the side by the stores that said 2 hour parking. There's plenty of tables and seats - ideally for both work and friends. If you enter from the back, you'll have to walk to the front in order to order. The owner (?) is super nice and friendly and ready to answer any questions. The menu isn't extensive (maybe a few options of each category) and serves drinks from milk tea (choice of green or black tea) to milk drinks (mixed with milk so non-caffeinated other than the earl grey), lemonades, sodas, and more dessert drinks. They also have a hot drinks menu and I was pleased that they offered "throat friendly" options - especially with the cold weather. They also have soft serve, egg bubble waffles (HK style), Bingsu (Korean shaved ice), and croffles (which I assume are croissant waffles). As it was late, I opted for drinks and my daughter chose a plain egg waffle because that's how she usually rolls. The drinks were: BLACK SESAME BUBBLE MILK TEA: I chose black tea for this at regular sugar and I actually really enjoyed the black sesame that came through on this. The last time I ordered this elsewhere, it let me down, but the intensity of this was quite good. The boba itself was cooked fine (not undercooked but also not all that chewy either) BUT it definitely wasn't cooked in brown sugar and had no flavor of their own. If you don't like Black Sesame, don't get this. If you're not sure... it's up to you. It has an aromatic nutty-earthy flavor. MANGO COCO SAGO: I got this drink because I love the mango pomelo sago drink at Hui Lai Shan and I missed it after I moved and I discovered the jellies they use contain gelatin (we're vegetarian) and it seemed similar enough. This is very coconut-y as that is the base and it definitely has the mango puree, the occasional mango chunk, and sago (the tiny clear balls made from sago palm trees)... but I don't recall the lychee jelly the description listed. It's also topped with a small segment of grapefruit. It was overall very coconut milk forward, the mango sorbet lacks much mango flavor, and the sugar level was very low even though I didn't adjust the sugar level. I was told that some people like to increase the sugar and if I ordered this again, I'd definitely increase the sugar which is something I would never do. I prefer Asian levels of sweetness. This drink was ... okay. The layers of the milk and the sorbet weren't mixed; I felt like it was a bit too much milk for the flavorful bits in there (mostly just the sorbet) that it overwhelmed it. The black sesame drink was sweeter than the mango one, which is rather surprising. The recipe for the mango coco sago could do with an update as that is a good base with great potential. The bubble waffle was good; I didn't get to eat any, but my daughter finished it. Nice and crisp on the outside, soft and pillow on the insides. Yum! Despite the let down in regards to one of the drinks, it certainly isn't a deal breaker for me. Prices were reasonable and place was fairly clean and tidy. There aren't many (any??) other Asian cafes in the neighborhood so I'll be back to explore more of the menu... and this time, I'll bring an appetite and my other kid (he was napping in the car with my husband as this visit) - who has multiple food allergies.

I've been here countless times and I would consider their tapioca pearls (boba) my favorite of all…read moreI've tried. I'm pretty loyal to my drink so I haven't tried too much of the menu but I've sipped a few others when my partner orders something fun. My go-to is always the Passion Fruit & Orange Juice with boba. The service usually pretty quick and the restaurant is always clean. They have a few small tables and some games such as Uno to play while you wait. I would definitely recommend this place and continue to visit myself.

I've been here once or twice in college and haven't been back since now…read more This was one of the only shops open after 9:30 on a weekday. I got a Fruit Lust with 30% sugar, but it tasted more like 75% sugar. My friend got 50%, it ended tasted like 125% lol. I think I would've enjoyed it a lot more if it didn't feel like I was drinking liquified sugar cubes. My other friend got the kiwi drink, and that one was really solid and had a lot of kiwi chunks in the bottom. There's some seating scattered across the restaurant, so you don't have to necessarily grab and go. If I was to come back, I think I'll just get no sugar and call it a day.

I've been to this tea shop a few times, once or twice when it's been busy and once or twice when it…read morehasn't been very busy. I really appreciate the employees helping me make a decision. I'm vegan and gluten-free, and I love milk teas, but there are a lot of teas I can't get because they already have dairy added. I really wish they had more dairy free options. I got a delicious melon tea once in the summer, and I've also gotten a brown sugar oat tea in the winter. My friend actually recommended the brown sugar oat tea because it's his favorite, and when I tried it, it really was good. They were able to modify it so that it could be vegan for me. I've only gone there with groups of friends, and we've always been able to find seats at the tables and chairs. The bathrooms are always clean. I really enjoy this place a lot, and I have only positive things to say.

This was my first time coming to a Kiki for something that wasn't a drink. I had ordered the spicy…read morefries with cheese on the side as a vegetarian. I'm always looking for some tasty treats to find near the college area. I got the medium spicy waffle fries and then I asked for cheese in the inside and it was great my only if about this place Was that it did take quite a while for me to get the side condiments after I asked it took about 10 minutes for the woman to get me cheese. Besides that everything was great just the service takes a little bit of time when I went to go eat the outside area was a big grass field and they had a huge TV. I definitely recommend coming here for a late night snack or a drink because everybody is gathered downstairs there's ambient lighting And overall was a great experience

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Pssst... want to taste real ube instead of the artificial flavoring? Then look no further than Kafé…read morede Manila. Everything here is lovingly crafted by Kathy, the owner, who makes items from scratch, including their ice cream. You can truly taste the difference: fresh ube, no artificial flavors. Just pure goodness. Kathy and her husband take great pride in their Filipino menu, offering a variety of delightful treats centered around the beloved purple yam. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is ube, and why is it so popular? Contrary to popular belief, ube isn't a fruit. It's actually a purple sweet potato that's highly sought after in the Philippines. If you love taro, you'll love ube even more. It's a staple in many Filipino desserts and dishes, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color. If you're in search of delectable drinks and cookies, this is your spot. Their signature ube drinks range from floats and lattes to coffees, milk teas, and even ice cream. All with delicious bits of real ube in every sip. Not in the mood for ube? No problem. They offer a wide variety of options, including their Pinoy series, pandan drinks, Milo drinks, matcha, cold brews, and more. And I have to mention, they now serve Vietnamese coffee, Filipino-style. It's pure heaven in a 16 oz cup. The shop itself has great lighting, perfect for IG, Yelp photos, or even vlogging. Just note that seating is very limited.

Passion Fruit Pineapple Taste Bomb! WOW Full of real pineapple and passion fruit pieces and…read morejuices with Lychee bubbles! Very refreshing. The owner who has been in business in this location was very friendly, knowledgeable and educated is on All of his fantastic drinks. A local hotspot that many Somerville residents flock to and I can see why! Again thanks for the opportunity to visit this great business and BTW a really hip modern seating outside.

Possibly the best brown sugar tea I've had. Everyone inside…read morewas very patient and kind even though I was hesitant on which drink to order. Since the menu has many options and they all look delicious There is both inside and outdoor seating, separate from the allys chairs. Lots of things to checkout walking distance while you enjoy your drink. There is street parking and a lot right behind the shop as well