We picked up boba late Saturday night before leaving Philly. Gong Cha usually never fails so we…read morewent to this spot on Arch St in Chinatown. It's a small store with really just enough room to order and go. It's clean and the two staffers behind the counter that night were cool. They made drinks well and were quick.

Am I the only honest millennial on this website? I'm sure some fruit drink is good here but the…read morebasic most popular milk tea w boba is so lacking. Very speedy service. Smallest to-go spot in c-town.

This is probably one of the "sweetest" Kung Fu Tea I've been to. You probably thinking, if it the…read more"sweetest", why the three stars? My apologies, when I say the sweetest, I meant their sugar level in drinks. I bought a Oolong Milk Tea with no ice tonight, and holy moly the drink is too overly sweet. Now let me clarify I have gotten the same drinks in Chinatown, on Cottman Avenue, and Cherry Hill location, NONE was this sweet! I'm gonna try with ice next time and see if is better though. Service was a bit slow but there is only two personnel in there. The cashier was taking orders and making the drinks. She wasn't unfriendly or anything. But you can definitely tell she is trying to do everything. I didn't see any other pastry but macaroons. And they carry so many flavors such as birthday cake etc.....

Great drinks, good food, and fast workers. In a nice location for a quick stop for bubble tea with…read morea lot of parking. Not many local asian markets/restaurants in Northeast Philly like Chinatown/South Philly, so love having kung fu tea in the area.

Excellent and friendly servers. Great place to get your fix of some jasmine tea inspired cold or…read morehot drinks. They also have osmanthus and other limited time flavors such as grapes this past summer. You can order in person at the counter or just go straight for the large iPads by the door. Get your order number ready and go next door for some Nan Xiang xiao long Bao goodness. Bright clean and airy, great place to catch up with your friends.

Quick service. To go kiosks…read more Lots of drinks and options for freshly homemade brewed teas. Order online for pickup as well. A few places to sit indoor and outdoor. Recommend the mango and citrus flavors as they are very refreshing. Also a few topping options to include jellies, sago, and boba.

Tsaocaa is usually great, but I wouldn't recommend this one. My order was half empty upon arrival…read more(yikes) and the crane games are so loud. My friends drink was great (and full!) though.

First to start out their attitude for her, not pleasing I ordered a green tea and on the lid was…read morenasty with dirty ham Prince and Hair stuck on the top of the lid. They did take it back. Badd did not apologize for anything. Do Not recommend this place at all is not clean an there attitude stain.

There is a reason this place has been opened in Chinatown for many years…read more They have great selection of bubble tea and other drink, and small snack that fills you up, the service was quick and food comes out fast, the location is in the center of Chinatown and inside it have plenty of seat for you to sit down if you aren't going for take out. The milk tea taste delicious, the lychee slush is also delicious, but what really is delicious is the popcorn chicken, I opted for the garlic and it's full of flavor, taste fresh and full of seasoning. Price is good. I would go back again

More like a 2.5 but I'll round up to a 3…read more Went here during a big Chinatown festival and was surprised it was pretty empty. Ordered a mango boba tea half sugar low ice, plus popcorn chicken and sausages to go. The boba tea was just standard boiled boba with no extra sweetness or infusion. If you like less sweet drinks this might work for you, but it felt pretty plain. They also use powdered flavoring instead of fresh fruit, which brings it down a notch. Food was better. Definitely Taiwanese street food style. The popcorn chicken had that classic crispy coating and seasoning, just a bit toned down in flavor. Same with the sausage, slightly sweet and savory but not as bold as I expected. Portions were very generous though, you get a lot for the price. Service was the main issue. The staff, who seemed like the owner, was very short and came off rude. I saw it happen to the people in front of me too, so I kept it quick and did not ask many questions. The space itself is also kind of dark and gloomy, but it is quiet if you want to sit and talk. Even though I ordered everything to go, it was not really acknowledged. When my food was ready, the owner actually came up and almost took my order away as if it was not mine. I had to stop him and point out each item line by line on my receipt to prove it was my order because he forgot. I understand food theft happens, but it made the whole interaction feel really awkward and uncomfortable. They also only give small brown paper sandwich bags for takeout, so if you have a bigger order, bring your own bag. Overall, I would come back for the food if I am craving Taiwanese street snacks, but skip the boba and definitely stick to takeout.

Nicely decorated tea house inside with a menu full of various beverages and assorted bites…read more Ordering is done only electronically on their site, so you can customize as you wish. The tea itself was hot and tasty. Tried the tropical oolong. A nice pot to share, and you are given a small sugar bowl as well if needed. Good flavor and stayed hot with the burner stand. Cup, saucer, and spoon all showing signs of heavy wear. The food and service was not as nice and far more average than expected. Was deciding between salmon or turkey sandwich, ended up ordering the salmon. However, the Turkey club sandwich was what I got and unfortunately nobody came back to check on us either way. It was still okay not a huge issue, though the sandwich itself was a bit of a letdown. Average quality bread and lunch meat, and the salad was browning. Felt like it's a bit downhill than expected.

Ended up having my baby shower here. It is a gorgeous venue that I highly recommend checking out…read more They blocked off a little corner for us since the guest list wasn't too big. They did a good job of bringing all the teas in a timely fashion. We tried the Rose Lover tea, Matcha Green Tea, and the Prince Passion Fruit Tea. I started by really liking the rose lover tea. It was a milky tea that had a rosy taste to it. After a while; however, I felt like it was too sweet. For our main apps we had twister fries which were pretty basic. We also had the fried shrimp lollipops which were very tasty. The place offered us a collection of tea sandwiches and scones and macarons. Overall, my guests didn't leave hungry. We also ordered a mango Mille crepe cake. It was cutely decorated. They put pieces of mango on top of it. The cake was a bit too sweet for my liking, however.

The hype is REAL. There's always a giant line here, and when I came during the opening period the…read moreline was honestly insane. There were so many workers packed behind the counter trying to pump drinks out as quickly as possible. You can definitely tell they're trying their best to keep up with the demand. I ended up getting a few different drinks to share. I tried the grape plushie cloud drink, which I really liked. The sweet grapes at the bottom were probably my favorite part. The grape flavor itself was a little lighter than I expected, but still really tasty. I actually appreciate that the drinks aren't ridiculously sweet. It's nice to be able to taste the fruit instead of just tasting sugar. We also got the mango sago with coconut, and this was probably my favorite of the three. Really refreshing, creamy from the coconut, and the mango came through nicely. Definitely the one I'd order again. The guava jasmine was probably the most balanced but also the most subtle. The guava kind of drowned out the jasmine, but neither flavor was particularly strong. I couldn't really taste the jasmine very much, and the guava wasn't super prominent either. Not bad at all, just a little muted compared with what I was expecting. One thing I do really like about HEYTEA is that they use actual ingredients instead of everything tasting like powder. You can tell there's real fruit and other ingredients going into the drinks, and I think that makes a difference. It's definitely expensive for what you get, but honestly, it's still better than a lot of the boba places around town. Looking at you, Kung Fu Tea. Lol, just kidding... mostly. The second floor is also really cool. The whole place has a very modern, industrial aesthetic, and the concrete stools definitely fit the look. They're also VERY heavy, though, so be careful trying to move one. Cool-looking but not exactly lightweight. Despite the huge crowds and the amount of people working behind the counter, everyone I interacted with was kind. It does take a little while to get your drinks when it's packed, but considering the number of orders they're handling, I can't really blame them. Overall, really tasty drinks and a fun atmosphere. I just wish some of the fruit flavors were a little stronger, because I think the drinks would really pop with that extra flavor. Still, I'd come back, especially for the mango sago.

Seems a bit disorganized not even sure where the line starts. Tea prices are typically above…read moreaverage compared to competing businesses but I have to complain here due to the fact that it's loud, small place, with a lot of ppl standing inside waiting for their order. Exactly how complicated is it to make the tea nowadays? Despite conveniently located by the Chinatown gate, it's not something you would miss out on if you're a bubble tea fan I'm sorry to say.

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.