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Stopped by for a boba while walking to Chinatown. I ordered the orange jasmine tea with QQ jelly - half sugar and less ice. My drink came out really fast and it was the perfect drink to quench my thirst after walking. I really liked the orange flavor and the little bits of jelly were fun to chew on. Overall a really refreshing drink! Lots of seating inside and I really liked their music. However it was very warm inside. I don't think they had the AC on so it was pretty uncomfortable and my drink melted really quickly. They had a small fan in the corner but it didn't help much.
So after a nice ramen dinner in ctown, we went for a brisk (nah... freezing brick) walk down the block to try this spot out. Having one of our favorite type of drinks in general (mango Pamelo sago, mango sago) we had to give it a go. This spot is firstly, super cute, spacious, clean and a nice local spot in the mix of the Chinatown community and such! It has ample space, full menu of fried chicken, tenders, popcorn street style chicken, burgers, chix sandwiches, fries and more. I wish we weren't so full, because it smelled great and I'm going to have to come back for their food items. Now the mango pomelo sago, it was more milky than other places, less chunks due to the way they blend it finely. I prefer it to have some more mango chunks personally, but the flavor was nice and refreshing! The ladies working were nice and made our drinks well bringing it to one of the coffee tables we decided to post up at. I dig it, will be back to try the fried chicken, I've heard good things! Parking is hit or miss in the area but you can find something with a meter!
I have been meaning to try Cha Kung Fong for a minute now & so glad we were able to stop by finally! We walked over after getting some dinner from down the street to get something to sip on. First of all, the space is HUGE. They've got lots of seating here & can see this being a great spot to go to just chill and hang out. They've got self order kiosks here or you can always order at the counter. We opted for the mango pomelo sago smoothie, one with 30% sugar and the other with 50%, also both with added cheese foam. OMG! The cheese foam from here is so good! It's not too salty, it's just right. Added great flavor to the mango sago drink. I'll be honest, the drinks were not what I expected because the picture provided on the ordering kiosk was not an accurate representation of how they actually make. I was expecting it to have more color? From pieces of mango and pomelo, which is what I typically look for in mango pomelo sago drinks. Nevertheless, it was still good! Tasted refreshing. I think that it could be even better if they added chunks of fruit in rather than it be completely blended. I'd definitely come back again! The popcorn chicken has been catching my eye for months now but the day we visited, we had already eaten & were super full. The burgers and other food options also looked very good. Will have to try when we visit again! Parking: hit or miss in this area. A little better than trying to find parking in the main Chinatown area but still can be tricky and limited parking spot availability.
I didn't try any of the food here, just the tea. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have traditional boba, but I did enjoy whatever chewy bubbles they used as a substitute! The staff was very sweet and was apologetic about the lack of boba available. The flavor of the tea itself was great, which is always my main parameter to judge on. It can be a bit hard to find this place, because it's a bit removed from the main Chinatown strip. However, the space was bigger than I expected, with plenty of seating, so that was great. With all the boba options in the area, this one measures up!
I always walk by this spot and have never tried it. I got the Litchi Yogurt Tea, I didn't realize it came with lychee jelly and I added herbal jelly. It was a strange combo but I really wanted the herbal jelly as a topping. It tasted fine but next time I might just leave out the herbal jelly. I adjusted the sweetness and it was fine. Not sure if I'd come back but would probably get a milk tea to try that out.
Stopped by for boba tea! I enjoyed their taro a lot and I appreciate the generous food selection too. I would go back again and try more. I only got the tea, and next time I plan on asking for fat free milk or a milk substitute, and to ask for it less sweet. The place has good seating and nice tables, there were a few people sitting around eating too. Like a fast food vibe or well lit cafe. Not too loud and very clean.
Royal Tea was closed by the time we got to Chinatown, so I looked around for some boba shops that closed late and stumbled upon Cha Kung Fong. I passed by it before but totally forgot about it until today. I tried the classic milk tea and it's definitely lighter than most milk teas. If I order it again, I'd have to ask for more sugar and then it would be just perfect for me. Also, the boba had a different texture for sure than everywhere else. It wasn't a firm and smooth boba, but more like squishy and slippery. But not the bad kind like boba that's been overcooked or over soaked. Let's just say I'd rather chewy on this than teado or kungfu tea or gongcha. I also tried some of the strawberry tea smoothie and it's really good, but also very light, again lighter than most. More sugar and it would've been perfect for me. Overall, I would come here again, keeping in mind to ask for extra sugar. If you're on a diet and don't want to feel guilty, definitely try this place.
Came late towards their closing and got an oolong grass jelly milk tea. It was decent. I like that they are able to accommodate the sweetness, ice and also switching out boba to grass jelly. It wasn't too sweet for 30% so it was great for my liking. But take note to increase sweetness if you like it. The space was clean and spacious. It started pouring and they were closing up but were so nice to tell us and the other guests to stay as it's raining. I would come back again for their service and also to try out the food next time!
It's a nice little spot away from the busy spots of Chinatown but I don't think I'll be back. I ordered the mango pomelo sago and my bf had their taro milk tea and the sago in the mango drink was still very hard to chew and you honestly had to wait at least a good hour to even enjoy it because it felt like I was chewing on ice if I had my drink right away. There was nothing special about the milk tea and then we ordered their chicken sandwich and to me personally it still looked Kindof raw inside but you can judge for yourself from the pictures.
Tried the popcorn chicken and it was awesome! Great portion size and super crispy -- just how it should be. Easily the best I've had around here. Definitely coming back for more.
The peach four seasons tea with aloe was really refreshing on a hot day! It has real peaches in it. I recommend 30% sweet or less!
If you like Moon Flower House, you'll love this place. Extremely juicy, flavorful chicken through every bite. You can customize the type of flavor you want for the popcorn chicken and chicken strips--I chose spicy, curry and cumin. Fantastic flavor without too much coating. They use some type of rice to coat and fry the chicken. It looks like it would feel heavy, but it's not at all. The chicken even held up its flavor and tenderness hours later after being cold (yes, I ate it cold on purpose because I didn't have a way to heat it back up). So delicious and the counter service was pleasant. There is plenty of seating available and good lighting for those wishing to dine in/get work done.
Great spot to relax with some fresh fruit tea. There's a self-ordering kiosk, as well as the counter. We didn't try any food, but I would definitely come back to do so.
Came for a small mid-afternoon snack since I rarely see Taiwanese food. Got a large popcorn chicken and a milk tea with tapioca. The portion size for the large popcorn chicken surprised me. The milk tea with their golden tapioca was the highlight of my midday snack aside from my dining company though. The interior of the restaurant was full of parents with young children and kids coming in after school. read more
Stopped by for a boba while walking to Chinatown. I ordered the orange jasmine tea with QQ jelly - half sugar and less ice. My drink came out really fast and it was the perfect drink to quench my thirst after walking. I really liked the orange flavor and the little bits of jelly were fun to chew on. Overall a really refreshing drink! Lots of seating inside and I really liked their music. However it was very warm inside. I don't think they had the AC on so it was pretty uncomfortable and my drink melted really quickly. They had a small fan in the corner but it didn't help much. read more
So after a nice ramen dinner in ctown, we went for a brisk (nah... freezing brick) walk down the block to try this spot out. Having one of our favorite type of drinks in general (mango Pamelo sago, mango sago) we had to give it a go. This spot is firstly, super cute, spacious, clean and a nice local spot in the mix of the Chinatown community and such! It has ample space, full menu of fried chicken, tenders, popcorn street style chicken, burgers, chix sandwiches, fries and more. I wish we weren't so full, because it smelled great and I'm going to have to come back for their food items. Now the mango pomelo sago, it was more milky than other places, less chunks due to the way they blend it finely. I prefer it to have some more mango chunks personally, but the flavor was nice and refreshing! The ladies working were nice and made our drinks well bringing it to one of the coffee tables we decided to post up at. I dig it, will be back to try the fried chicken, I've heard good things! Parking is hit or miss in the area but you can find something with a meter! read more
I have been meaning to try Cha Kung Fong for a minute now & so glad we were able to stop by finally! We walked over after getting some dinner from down the street to get something to sip on. First of all, the space is HUGE. They've got lots of seating here & can see this being a great spot to go to just chill and hang out. They've got self order kiosks here or you can always order at the counter. We opted for the mango pomelo sago smoothie, one with 30% sugar and the other with 50%, also both with added cheese foam. OMG! The cheese foam from here is so good! It's not too salty, it's just right. Added great flavor to the mango sago drink. I'll be honest, the drinks were not what I expected because the picture provided on the ordering kiosk was not an accurate representation of how they actually make. I was expecting it to have more color? From pieces of mango and pomelo, which is what I typically look for in mango pomelo sago drinks. Nevertheless, it was still good! Tasted refreshing. I think that it could be even better if they added chunks of fruit in rather than it be completely blended. I'd definitely come back again! The popcorn chicken has been catching my eye for months now but the day we visited, we had already eaten & were super full. The burgers and other food options also looked very good. Will have to try when we visit again! Parking: hit or miss in this area. A little better than trying to find parking in the main Chinatown area but still can be tricky and limited parking spot availability. read more
I didn't try any of the food here, just the tea. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have traditional boba, but I did enjoy whatever chewy bubbles they used as a substitute! The staff was very sweet and was apologetic about the lack of boba available. The flavor of the tea itself was great, which is always my main parameter to judge on. It can be a bit hard to find this place, because it's a bit removed from the main Chinatown strip. However, the space was bigger than I expected, with plenty of seating, so that was great. With all the boba options in the area, this one measures up! read more
I always walk by this spot and have never tried it. I got the Litchi Yogurt Tea, I didn't realize it came with lychee jelly and I added herbal jelly. It was a strange combo but I really wanted the herbal jelly as a topping. It tasted fine but next time I might just leave out the herbal jelly. I adjusted the sweetness and it was fine. Not sure if I'd come back but would probably get a milk tea to try that out. read more
Stopped by for boba tea! I enjoyed their taro a lot and I appreciate the generous food selection too. I would go back again and try more. I only got the tea, and next time I plan on asking for fat free milk or a milk substitute, and to ask for it less sweet. The place has good seating and nice tables, there were a few people sitting around eating too. Like a fast food vibe or well lit cafe. Not too loud and very clean. read more
7 months ago
Royal Tea was closed by the time we got to Chinatown, so I looked around for some boba shops that closed late and stumbled upon Cha Kung Fong. I passed by it before but totally forgot about it until today. I tried the classic milk tea and it's definitely lighter than most milk teas. If I order it again, I'd have to ask for more sugar and then it would be just perfect for me. Also, the boba had a different texture for sure than everywhere else. It wasn't a firm and smooth boba, but more like squishy and slippery. But not the bad kind like boba that's been overcooked or over soaked. Let's just say I'd rather chewy on this than teado or kungfu tea or gongcha. I also tried some of the strawberry tea smoothie and it's really good, but also very light, again lighter than most. More sugar and it would've been perfect for me. Overall, I would come here again, keeping in mind to ask for extra sugar. If you're on a diet and don't want to feel guilty, definitely try this place. read more
Came late towards their closing and got an oolong grass jelly milk tea. It was decent. I like that they are able to accommodate the sweetness, ice and also switching out boba to grass jelly. It wasn't too sweet for 30% so it was great for my liking. But take note to increase sweetness if you like it. The space was clean and spacious. It started pouring and they were closing up but were so nice to tell us and the other guests to stay as it's raining. I would come back again for their service and also to try out the food next time! read more
1 year ago
It's a nice little spot away from the busy spots of Chinatown but I don't think I'll be back. I ordered the mango pomelo sago and my bf had their taro milk tea and the sago in the mango drink was still very hard to chew and you honestly had to wait at least a good hour to even enjoy it because it felt like I was chewing on ice if I had my drink right away. There was nothing special about the milk tea and then we ordered their chicken sandwich and to me personally it still looked Kindof raw inside but you can judge for yourself from the pictures. read more
11 months ago
If you like Moon Flower House, you'll love this place. Extremely juicy, flavorful chicken through every bite. You can customize the type of flavor you want for the popcorn chicken and chicken strips--I chose spicy, curry and cumin. Fantastic flavor without too much coating. They use some type of rice to coat and fry the chicken. It looks like it would feel heavy, but it's not at all. The chicken even held up its flavor and tenderness hours later after being cold (yes, I ate it cold on purpose because I didn't have a way to heat it back up). So delicious and the counter service was pleasant. There is plenty of seating available and good lighting for those wishing to dine in/get work done. read more
2 years ago
Great spot to relax with some fresh fruit tea. There's a self-ordering kiosk, as well as the counter. We didn't try any food, but I would definitely come back to do so. read more
11 months ago
4 years ago
We stopped here for satisfy a popcorn chicken craving! The interior is spacious with some cafe-esque marble decor. The popcorn chicken is delicious, definitely satisfied. Crispy and juicy tender! The fresh fruit mix tea is exactly that, lots of fresh fruits mixed with tea that you can taste. It's a tall cup so I think worth the price. The straw even has a fork at the end to eat the fruit! Very thoughtful. I love the announcement system for picking up orders too. It states your order number very clearly! read more
3 years ago
My friend and I wanted something new and were intrigued by their drink menu. The place was big and there was plenty of seating. I like to consider myself a mango pomelo sago connoisseur so I ordered that, and it was noted as one of their recommended drinks. The drink barely had any pomelo at all, and the mango part tasted pretty artificial, it didn't taste like it was made with fruit. The sago was also super disappointing: tasted overboiled and lacked any sweetness or chewiness. It was drinkable, but I had a hard time finishing it. My friend and I also started having some itchiness in our throats after drinking our smoothies, so I wasn't sure if something was cross contaminated.. The drinks seem to use mostly powders and syrups, so I don't think I will ever get another one from here. You might have better luck with the food. read more
Stopped by for their Taiwanese fried chicken, which is definitely better than their counterparts around Chinatown. Would recommend the seaweed flavor, which adds a great savoriness aspect to the crispy, juicy chicken pieces. There is plenty of seating and service was very quick. They change their decor with the season. read more
Quick service boba option! We just strolled through Chinatown and saw this place. They seem to have lots of options for snacks and fried chicken but we just wanted some boba (aka bubble tea in this area). Instead of plastic lid covers they use paper. Our server was a little grumpy when she took our order but we chalked it up to Boston attitude. Boba was good. Great texture and taste. It's advertised as "handmade bubble" and it shows. read more
One of my favorite boba shops around Boston! I go here every time I go to Chinatown haha. My go-to drink is their rose milk tea with sweet QQ jelly (basically it's white pearls). My husband also loves their classic black milk tea with brown sugar boba. Their boba is chewy and perfectly cooked (not under or over cooked). I've also tried their mango coco sago and strawberry smoothie, and both are decently good and refreshing, but I would definitely prefer their milk teas over these fruit smoothies. The service is quick and will answer your questions if you have any. All in all, great place to hang with friends -- lots of seating! read more
Cha Kung Fong is located in Chinatown, on a corner, across from a parking structure. Since my husband and I were in Chinatown, looking for a place to get take out for dinner, we decided to also get some tea as well. The reason why I came here was because a few other Yelp members had written about buy one, get one free drink specials. But when I came in on a Tuesday rainy evening, I was told there is no such special. But online, they have a 15% discount but is also available in store. So after looking over the menu, I ended up ordering: Hot Classic Milk Tea with Boba, $4.50 prior to tax- I ordered this drink to be made with 50% sweetener. I also had told the girl that I wanted herbal jelly... even after telling her twice, I still got boba. But the boba was good and perfectly cooked (herbal jelly and pudding is my preferred topping over boba). The drink itself tasted like your typical milk tea, which is what I wanted. Please note that hot drinks only come in the medium size (which says so on the menu and the girl who took my order kept telling me this for some reason, even though I told her okay twice). Strawberry and Grapefruit Green Tea, $5.50 prior to tax- I ordered this for my husband (he waited in the car with our little girl) to be made with 50% sweetener and no ice. I did not have any but my husband thought his drink was good. ------------------------------- (Total= $9.20 after tax + 15% discount) Service was meh, but honesty Asian places aren't known best for their customer service. When I came in, the girl was behind a plexiglass, wearing a head set microphone in which she uses to speak to you. She was eating one of those bubble waffles with her hands but did not wash her hands when she took my order and did handle my drink orders with the help of a male employee. Anyways, when I had asked about the drink special earlier (mentioned above), she didn't understand what I was asking. And then looked over at the male employee, whom I think speaks more English. But because he was not speaking into the head set microphone, I couldn't hear him because the music was really loud playing overhead. But eventually I was able to figure out the special. Just wanted to bring this up in case you are easily frustrated and can get annoyed with a situation like this. While the 15% discount is going on, I think drinks are affordable. But parking can be a challenge (mostly metered parking but free in the evening, if you are lucky to find any parking when you come). Overall, the drinks are pretty good. You can tell this place knows how to make their tea and can find the right balance with their sweetness and flavors. read more
I've never visited its physical location before this and it didn't disappoint in efficiency and taste! I love their fried chicken & boba meal honestly ( I've had it on UberEats ), but the prices there have gone a little too high for my taste. It's cheaper in person so if I'm ever in the area for lunch, I'd definitely like to try it in the space as well! The ordering process was super quick and they were fast with making my drink as well. I've never tried their Oolong Milk Tea with Pearls, Pudding & Red Bean and it didn't disappoint! The spot is a little far from the rest of Chinatown and is a little closer to Tufts Medical Center, but the trek I feel is worth it for the spot's food and great drinks. I think it's a solid staple in the area - thanks Cha Kung Fong! read more
Very pleased to find a BOGO free deal on fruit smoothies when I visited a few months ago. Unfortunately it looks like this promotion is no longer available as of today. I got the grape smoothie with no cheese topping but in my opinion it was an icy slush with crunchy ice pieces I had to chew instead of a smooth drink. It didn't seem like there was any dairy inside - just a fruit slush as it. Very good popcorn chicken, though I wish there was more spices on it. read more
Girlfriend and I have just about tried every other bubble tea spot in the area. Just another afternoon and we figured we'd try this new spot. IM SO HAPPY WE DID Both of our drinks (mango pomelo sago and the pina colada smoothie) were not only refreshingly original, but outstandingly good. The popcorn chicken is one of the best I've had in my life. The chicken is also for sure the juiciest. Really nice if you get the cumin flavor. Overall I wish this place the best success because I'm a new super fan and will now be going here on the reg!! read more
Finally gave this local place a try! I have mixed reviews and I think it's because ... Popeyes LOL I was craving a fried chicken sandwich. A SPICY one. This one did not have that kick I wanted... the crisp was there because I ate it there instead of taking it to go. That's my BIGGEST TIP to you when getting a fried chicken sandwich. From anywhere! Eat it right away or else it will get soggy. So ok, the crisp was there. I wish they added pickles instead of tomatoes. I had their fries. A little too salty for my tasting . Overall, I'll give this sandwich a 2.5/5. I'm glad I tried it out, though. Now I really need to go to Popeyes this weekend lol This place is fairly new so everything seemed clean and well organized. Thanks guys! read more
I'm a sucker for boba places that sell popcorn chicken, so I was excited when my visiting friend suggested this spot. It's tucked out of the way near Tufts Medical Center so I definitely wouldn't have happened upon it while strolling through Chinatown. The interior is spacious and clean with modern seating. The popcorn chicken is spot-on with tender juicy chicken and a crispy outside. The portion size is decent (the large is huge!) and since the orders are made fresh the chicken is piping hot. I tried the mango pomelo sago and the fresh kiwi tea. The mango pomelo sago was way too sweet at the regular sugar level. The fresh kiwi tea was refreshing and delicious -- I would get it again. It goes really well with the popcorn chicken. The next time I have a popcorn chicken craving, I'll have a hard time deciding between here and Vivi's! I'll have to do a side by side taste test one of these days... read more
4 years ago
A great location for a boba shop and to get fried chicken. A few streets away from main Chinatown blocks allows Cha Kung Fong to have their own business and close to Tufts Medical. I've ordered online for pickup a few times and each time it has been ready fairly quickly. The last time I ordered I got an oolong milk tea with pudding and boba and salt and pepper popcorn chicken. The milk tea isn't too sweet and the boba is soft and chewy. The serving for the popcorn chicken is enough for a small lunch. It comes in a paper container and has vents, so the chicken can stay crispy. I've also tried their peach smoothie with cheese foam, which had a very subtle taste. I wouldn't have recognized it was peach if I hadn't ordered it. The cheese foam was okay, but nothing too special. Overall, a good place to satisfy your boba craving. read more
wanted to like this place, but just wasn't good :( what i got: jasmine milk tea with pearls (2/5): honestly, this just wasn't very good. boba was mushy and flavorless, tea wasn't strong at all. it tasted like they used real milk, but it just had no flavor. however, the service was really good and they brought it to me with a bag. i wouldn't really recommend the milk tea but i would want to try the fruit tea! read more
4 years ago
We've driven by a few times, but finally decided to step in on a Sunday afternoon! From my quick Google searches, this newish spot doesn't appear to be part of a chain, but they definitely know what they're doing in terms of food, marketing, and ambience! My partner and I ordered spicy crispy chicken strips, takoyaki, and the combo of a crispy chicken burger, French fries, and classic milk tea - TASTE: 4/5 - the spicy crispy chicken wasn't that hot but did have a nice subtle kick. I enjoyed the octopus in the takoyaki, and the classic milk tea really hit the spot! So yum~ TEXTURE: 4/5 - couldn't tell what the round-shaped breading was on the spicy crispy chicken strips, but whatever it was --cornstarch, panko, or cornflakes-- the texture was awesome. Light and crispy! The fried takoyaki was satisfying as well PRICE: 4/5 - this meal came out to $30, which was definitely lower than what we expected SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - I got the spicy crispy chicken strips in a small, and it still left me feeling full. The crispy chicken burger also seemed pretty massive! SERVICE: 4/5 - not many people inside, and we got our food within 10min. I appreciated that there was a microphone at the register, so we didn't have to yell over the indoor noise while ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - there're a couple tables directly in front and we enjoyed eating our meals outside and people-watching TAKEOUT: 5/5 - stellar rating here because our to-go meal came in a cute plastic tote bag that we can reuse! PARKING: 3/5 - parking can be tough in Chinatown. We walked over from our free, go-to spot on Shawmut Ave read more
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