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    FIFTYLAN Koreatown

    4.3 (158 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Josephine L.

    Been here a few times, and it's managed to distinguish itself from the sea of other boba spots that have saturated NYC by being the "Yuzu Tea" spot. It's where I go when I want some strong yuzu flavor a la candied yuzu rinds mixed with my green tea of choice. The golden bubbles are actually very well made and chewy, but I've come to realize that without any toppings, the yuzu tea is kind of lackluster on its own--and their other flavors aren't all that interesting. So I wouldn't classify Fiftylan a must-visit unless you really like those rinds.

    Andy N.

    No construction sign could block my view of 50Lan, an incredibly iconic Taiwanese shop that has finally made its way to the U.S. Unfortunately, just like in Taiwan, they don't yet offer any non-dairy milk alternatives so getting a milk tea was a bust. They even have items labeled as "vegan friendly," but it would've been nice to try a milk tea since that's normally my go-to drink. Instead, I ordered their Peach Green Tea and it was a refreshing drink on a rather humid day. The sugar and ice levels were good, and the boba was on the chewier side if you enjoy that texture. Inside was aesthetically cute and I hope to see them expand further here in the States with more options. Maybe get one to open in the west coast next?

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    Mei C.

    Heard about all the hype about this Boba tea shop and decided to pay them a visit. This location doesn't have much seating, just some wooden benches along the wall. Ordering was fairly easy, and staff was pretty friendly. Ordered the popular Golden milk tea with boba- wait time was about ten minutes. The tea itself was okay, it was the orangery Bobas that made the tea taste better. Boba has just the right texture and bounce that makes you want to sip more of the drink. Overall, I enjoyed the tea drink.

    Pistachio green milk tea.
    Wendy W.

    FIFTYLAN has quickly become one of my favorite bubble tea spots. I love their golden bubbles, which have the perfect amount of bounce and chew. You can't go wrong with the classic golden bubble milk tea, and the lychee milk tea's also floral and tasty. My most recent obsession is their delicious pistachio green milk tea, which has a great roasted nutty flavor. My one qualm is that it's annoyingly hard to mix in the pistachio paste, which sticks to the side and firms up. And no, shaking won't do squat! I always need to actively scrape and swirl those pieces in with my straw, so I wish it was more of an easy-to-mix liquid. The drinks are pricey, like all quality bubble tea spots these days. But if I'm gonna spend the equivalent of a cheap meal here, it'd better deliver, and this place does.

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea
    Sylvia T.

    Surprisingly good. Tea flavor was decently strong but sweet. The boba was nicely chewy and flavorful as well. Picked up to go but there is some seating in the store.

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    Gianna S.

    Stopped here on a really hot day for a cold bubble tea and it did not disappoint! The exterior is under construction but the interior is clean and finished. There's one long bench but this is mostly a grab-and-go set up. There's a pretty decent menu to choose from and they let you customize ice and sugar level (a MUST in my book!) I got the honey green tea with boba ($8.06 after tax)

    Peach Green Tea Macchiato
    Ruby C.

    Fiftylan is hands-down one of my favorite boba spots in NYC. I've truly never had a drink there I didn't love. Riding the wave of the pistachio trend, they're bringing back their fan-favorite pistachio drink. As a pistachio lover, of course I had to give it a try. *Pistachio Green Milk Tea I'd recommend taking your first sip straight, then trying it with the pistachio spread. It was rich, nutty, and almond-y for some reason, even though there wasn't any almonds in the drink--just a heads up in case you don't like the taste of almond. Note that it's not dairy-free and does contain nuts. I asked and they said they could make a non-cream version to avoid dairy. Golden bubbles are the only topping option, and they recommend going with 50% sugar--it was the perfect level of sweetness in my opinion. *Peach Green Tea with Golden Bubble So refreshing and fruity! Their peach tea is my go-to order. We asked for 25% sugar and it was just perfect. I don't usually add boba to my drinks, but their golden bubble really impressed me. It was transparent, and chewier than typical boba.

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea
    Carina H.

    This was my first time trying Fiftylan, and the Golden Bubble Milk Tea did not disappoint. The bubbles were chewy, and the milk tea was a classic. The store was fairly quiet when I stepped in, but there was a steady flow of customers. There were standing tables, and some seating was available.

    Yuzu black tea with boba
    Marisa M.

    Amazing! Service is friendly and recommended some drinks to us. I got a large for about $9, yuzu black tea. I did not expect it to be as flavorful as it was. It was a yuzu syrup at the bottom with pieces of yuzu. So good. Sometimes I get teas at places and they taste nothing like the name, not in this case! And the boba is chewy and small and plentiful! So much boba. It's a cute little shop with standing room, not too crowded as well. Will come again!

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea (top left)
    Generous Y.

    FIFTYLAN is popular in Taiwan but I think their boba (as a topping) isn't that good. They're also known as KOI The in other parts of the world, which I tried in Japan. I can confidently say they're consistent, which is a good thing, but I'm being harsh on the boba here. The drinks are good and high quality. Golden Bubble Milk Tea - they do serve golden boba which has a better bounce and chew to other boba, but boba here is a medium size and they serve a hefty amount. Maybe that's a good thing for some, but there's a lack of flavor and it becomes a chore to get through all the pearls with wonky surface area because of the medium size. Besides that rant, their tea is high quality and shines through the milk while still being creamy.

    Peach Green Tea and Golden Bubble Milk Tea.
    Cindy Z.

    I loved Fiftylan when I was in Taiwan, so pretty awesome to see them with locations in NY. After dinner, a friend and I stopped in for a drink. They are known for the Golden Bubble Milk Tea ($6.80 for regular), which I got. The golden bubble is the original form of a boba that's smaller and chewier. They also recommended 50% sweetness, which was perfect. The drink was refreshing and they gave a lot of the golden bubble in the drink too. With the prices of inflation these days, it's definitely a bit pricey but a good cup of boba when in the neighborhood. It's a Taiwan staple specializing in teas with a nice and clean aesthetic.

    Golden Bubble Milk Tea
    Elizabeth U.

    Visiting from out of state, and this is my favorite boba spot in all of NYC! We stumbled upon this place after eating at Ichiran (walking distance, less than 5 minutes away). It was crowded, but the line went fast. There isn't a whole lot of indoor seating, more like standing space. The staff was helpful in recommending popular drinks! I opted for the golden bubble milk tea, and I got it half sweet and it was PERFECT! The golden boba was my absolute favorite, the perfect chewiness and texture. They're not like your regular size boba, nor the tiny ones, they're just right. Ugh so good, I could drink five more cups! 11/10 recommend!

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    Jo L.

    DRINKS We ordered the peach green tea with boba and the lychee black tea with jelly. The tea was strong and rich, and the boba and jelly added just the right amount of sweetness considering we only ordered 25% sweetness. My only caveat was the ratio of the tea and toppings. I personally would have liked a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio of tea to boba/jelly, as by the time I finished the tea, I still had a lot of toppings left. That said, it's still a great spot for boba in the area! SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. The drinks were definitely on the pricey side, but considering other boba places in NYC, it's comparable or even a little less. AMBIANCE There is limited seating in the store, as only a single bench lining the store's wall is available for seating.

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