A popular spot for bubble tea with just a couple of small tables inside. My friend and I ended up…read morestaying to enjoy our drinks. I ordered the peach oolong with lychee jelly at 30% sugar, but it was still a bit too sweet. Next time, I'd either order it with 0% sugar or choose a less sweet topping. My friend ordered the jasmine tea with herbal jelly at 0% sugar, and it was too bitter. Finding the right tea, topping, and sugar level takes a little experimenting, so I'd definitely come back to try more combinations.

I stopped by Shing Tea 79 for a boba fix and was pleasantly surprised. The shop is on the smaller…read moreside with limited seating, but it's perfect for grabbing a drink to go or sitting down for a bit if a seat is available. They have a huge selection of drinks, so there's something for everyone. The service really stood out to me. I had a small issue while using tap-to-pay. I accidentally added extra boba after starting the payment process, and another charge was mistakenly processed. The employee immediately got her manager involved when I expressed concern about being charged twice. The manager explained that the extra charge would most likely fall off automatically and reassured me that if it didn't, I could call the shop and they would take care of it. Thankfully, she was absolutely right--the duplicate charge was refunded without any issues. Looking back, it was partly my fault because I tend to rush through payment and make additions at the last minute. A little tip for future customers: finalize your order before tapping your phone or card to pay. Overall, the staff handled the situation professionally, my drink was delicious, and the customer service left a positive impression. I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm on that side of town.

Onezo recently opened up this year, theyre known for their home made bubbles. I am excited to stop…read moreby each weekend to grab their limited sesame bubble in sesame milk tea. I usually am not fond of black sesame flavored items but this one hits differently. I believe recently they have made different limited flavored bubbles like yuzu, pomegranate, and a few others. It's definitely worth trying! The yuzu is my favorite. The staff there are super friendly and quick with the order.

Surprise! There's a new boba spot right on the edge of Chinatown, and I somehow ended up visiting…read moreliterally one day after their grand opening. The coolest part? They make the boba fresh in-store, and you can actually watch the machines through the glass while they work. As someone who loves boba, I was immediately sold. You can sit and drink in the store while watching the machine go. Cute cafe vibes too. What really stood out to me was the variety of boba flavors. I've had brown sugar, honey, and classic tapioca before, but seeing things like sesame boba was new to me. I was curious, and the staff were kind enough to let me try a sample before ordering. Instant regret... because now I want sesame boba in everything. It was nutty, fragrant, and had this subtle roasted flavor that made it feel much more complex than regular boba. I ended up ordering it in a lemon pomegranate slushie, which in hindsight may not have been my smartest flavor pairing. The tart, fruity slushie and the nutty sesame pearls were both delicious individually, but together they were definitely... an experiment. That said, the slushie itself was great. Bright, refreshing, and full of fruit flavor without tasting artificial. And the boba? Amazing. Fresh boba just hits differently. The texture was soft and chewy with that perfect bounce that only freshly made pearls seem to have. One thing to note: the drinks run sweet. I ordered mine at 50% sugar, and even that was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll probably go with 25%. But honestly, I'd rather have a flavorful drink that's slightly too sweet than a bland one. Overall, I can't wait to come back and try more of the boba flavors. Fresh-made pearls, friendly staff, and fun drink combinations? That's enough to keep me coming back.

Workers are always very kind and fast! Place is always kept clean and welcoming. Their oolong milk…read moretea is delicious and very consistent. My favorite place to get boba in south philly!

The employee was really really nice! The place was cute and clean and smelled good. The boba itself…read morewas also pretty good. Not too much ice, good amount of boba, and good about of tea. Average price. The boba is a tad chewy but i don't mind. The tea tastes fresh and good

Stopped by here to pick up a Honey lemon green tea and it was delicious!…read more Service was quick! Has a little seating area. Store was kept clean. Would return!

Pretty good drinks here! I got the orange green tea (30% sweet) and found it to be very refreshing!…read more The store was clean and service was quick.

Let me preface by saying that when I rate bubble tea places, I usually compare them in relation to…read moreKung Fu Tea because Kung Fu Tea's bubble tea isn't the best but it isn't the worst. It's not my go to spot but it's always a safe option when that boba craving hits. And they have a good variety when it comes to milky and fruitier options. For additional context, I usually prefer fruit teas and adjust the sugar level (typically one level below 100% sweetness). After trying a few of their drinks, I would rank Gong Cha as being around the same level as Kung Fu Tea. I like that this location normally makes their drinks starting at the 70% sugar level, which is a plus in my book. Overall, out of the drinks I've tried, there haven't been any standouts that result in me craving Gong Cha when that bubble tea craving hits. But, the drinks I have liked have been pleasant. Drink Ordered: * worth trying - [Lemon Ai-Yu White Pearl]: I think the lemon tastes too artificial but it's less noticeable at the 70% sugar level. I like the ai-yu jelly and white pearl combination though. - [Lemon Wintermelon Basil Seeds*]: I really liked the lemon and wintermelon combination. - [Grapefruit Yogurt Drink with Aloe Vera*]: I liked that this drink was more grapefruit forward compared to other similar drinks from other bubble tea shops. I've also ordered this drink with the white pearl topping, which is an equally good topping option. - [Wintermelon Milk Tea with Aloe Vera*]: There was a small sign on the counter recommending the aloe vera topping with the Wintermelon Milk Tea but I would not personally recommend that combination. I feel like aloe vera pairs better with non-milky drinks. The wintermelon milk tea drink itself was good though and had a really pleasant, fragrant wintermelon aftertaste. It probably would have tasted better with the pearl topping. - [Thai Mango Smoothie]: This is a seasonal summer drink. The mango flavor was light and tasted artificial and had more of a slushy consistency. It comes with passion fruit jelly as the topping. I thought that the drink was very underwhelming. - [Lychee Oolong with Ai-Yu Jelly]: The drink was too sweet but could taste better if it was less sweet. The drink is more oolong tea forward. Would I go back? : Yes, but only if I'm in the mood for it. Mr. Wish, which is one of my favorite bubble tea shops, is in the same plaza and I will almost always choose Mr. Wish over Gong Cha.

Went there on a Saturday with my elderly mom who has never had Boba before. The cashier was beyond…read morerude. He kept cutting us off and rushing to take our order. We were the only customers at the time so this was confusing as there was no line of people waiting. When we got our drinks it was all wrong. I think he messed it up on purpose or because he didn't take the time to clearly take our order the whole thing was so incorrect. This was a major disappointment. Very bad experience for my mom. I will not be coming back to this boba place again nor do I recommend it.

Cute interiors and such a great addition to the neighborhood for bubble tea lovers! They have a…read morewide variety of teas to choose from. I tried the mango green iced tea and found it super refreshing. I also love that they have games available, making it a fun spot to sit, relax, and hang out. They even had a special Mother's Day promotion with 50% off drinks, which was such a thoughtful touch. Thank you!

Went to King of Bubble Tea on a slow Saturday around noon. They have a self-ordering screen on the…read moreleft side of the cafe. We were the first ones there and literally order number one. We got the roasted matcha with boba, a mango sago, and also ordered a plain black coffee. I asked for no ice in my drink because it was freezing outside, and they didn't skimp at all. Still a full, properly filled cup, which I really appreciated. The roasted matcha was actually roasted. Deep, nutty, slightly smoky flavor with a rich bitterness that lingers in a good way. It didn't taste watered down or overly sweet, just bold and well balanced. Easily one of the better matcha drinks I've had. The mango sago didn't come with sago, which makes me think they may have run out or didn't make any. Instead, it was filled with fresh fruit chunks, including grapefruit, which I personally loved. I prefer it to sago. If you have medication interactions with grapefruit, just something to keep in mind. We also got a black coffee. It was a standard drip, around $4. Nothing fancy, but solid and did the job. Since we were the first customers, it took a little longer to make everything, which was totally fine. The flavors were great and there was no rush. We were just hanging out while it was snowing outside anyway. Plus, they have WiFi. The space is clean, quiet, and cozy. A really nice place to sit, work, or relax.

first of all, cloudy yogurt is bomb as hell. i never reorder stuff but this i do…read more second of all, the staff is so kind & attentive & quick! i asked if there was wifi and sat down and they handed me a slip with the password when i ordered my drink it came pretty quick. thirdly, the music is fire who's on the aux... and the workers seem to have a good time blasting their mixes

Apparently they had no air in the store. There was a portable fan with a huge hose bringing air in…read morefrom the outside. Not the nicest looking thing to see when you walk in but whatever. Most of the drinks were unavailable due to the " blender being broken". Ordered 2 drinks, one of them had hair in it. Asked for my drink to be remade, young lady apologized. They don't wear hair nets and one girl didn't have her hair tied back. What did I expect, that big old fan blowing their hair all around I guess. Drink was meh and due to this experience I won't be back. Good luck

A small but very pretty store in corner of 10th and Spring. The store has wallpaper of iconic…read moreTaiwanese buildings including Taipei 101z They have so many varieties of drinks. I got the orange green tea. Such tasty drink, could totally feel the orange in it. They also put orange pieces in it. Service is fast. They also accommodated our request of giving us some bubble in a cup for my toddler.

We love Mr. Wish & get drinks from here every time we're in Chinatown. Hot black milk tea for me,…read morehoney lemon green tea, lemon fruit sherbet and can't forget the custard waffle cake. Everything is always on point but however, the service is sooo slow even with 2 workers and no other customers. They never smile & look miserable like they don't even want to be there... Luckily, we don't really care :[