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FIFTYLAN Koreatown

4.3 (162 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.

Evonne H.

Went to get the brown sugar & coffee Konjac milk tea and is so good! Will come back try other drinks

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?

Angela K.

This location is a little hidden behind some scaffolding and construction but it's clean and inviting. The tea and pearls are very fresh and if you want a solid boba then FIFTYLAN is a great choice! I usually order ahead and it's always ready and the service is friendly too.

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.

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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.

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!

Madi P.

Absolutely superb! Delicious milk tea and boba, cute vibe inside, very pleasant staff!!

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.

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Tea tasted watered down, worse than Lipton. Bubbles were small and not chewy. Very disappointing. Better off going to Flushing.

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I returned to another Gong Cha bubble tea chain which this is located at 38th Street between 5th…read moreand 6th Avenues, Midtown West, Manhattan, NYC. This location is accessible via A train at 42nd Street Port Authority. Upon arriving there was a woman in front of me arguing with the staff persistently haggling the price to be lowered, but to no avail. Woman, no means no! There are other bubble tea businesses within the locale that may appease your needs, but not this particular Gong Cha whom apologized for the inconvenience of the inability to lower the price on the product ordered. As I waited patiently, I took photos of this business' environment. The staff stated the cash register is not working and currently unable to accept either credit or debit cards, but cash only payments. Ergo, I was unable to obtain a sales receipt nor a drink label printed. I wonder if the staff reboot the register or check their internet connection to be offline as the cause of non-functioning O/O/O. [1] Customer service is average. Well... if the staff can lower the price for one customer why not lower it for ALL customers? Surely, why not make my drink order as inclusion for lowering the price, please? Hell no, of course not! The conclusion was ironclad. In the real world, this cannot happen. As I stood on line waiting for this woman to let go and walk away from her argument I had shrunk to my own gnawing thoughts. I took photos of the atmospheric environment. There is a cute signage: "Bubble tea where refreshment meets creativity." The pink metal water bottle is very adorably cute which is something that I would certainly purchase. Peach green tea, medium $7.25 My favorite default topping grass jelly (aka herbal jelly) loeng4 fan2 涼粉 is my standard request for $0.75 which was good, but not served chilled. At 30% sugar level request, it was slightly higher in sugar content. Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg would shake his head at me in disbelief with disapproval and disappointment for consuming this excessively sugary drink. The peach green tea was not the cause of the sweetness but a man-made sugar embed measurement error. Nevertheless, this Gong Cha satisfied my bubble tea fix as it is now my addiction - in addition to my other addiction, writing. [1] O/O/O = Out Of Order

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My bubble tea crawl continues throughout NYC attaining my favorite default grass jelly loeng4 fan2…read more涼粉 choice topping. Ahh, grass jelly loeng4 fan2 涼粉 is my childhood favorite dessert and summons nostalgia! It is my mission to search for bubble tea businesses that offers grass jelly as a topping for my primary reason to patronize. It was abundant which filled one quarter of my medium sized drink. The grass jelly topping is New York City standard priced at $0.50 at least there is sustainability and a sense of normalcy. I requested regular ice, but the entire ice dispensed disappointedly melted and the drink became room temperate. Heat wave medium $6.00 Passionfruit green tea with grass jelly, 50%, light sugar. The drink alone was good quality. While scanning the electronic menu the drink names appear very comical and not business appropriate as well as this bubble tea business name Ho Ho Te. The sound speakers is boisterously loud blasting music directly at my face by the ordering counter. The cashier associate was 90% inaudible of her customer service questions due to the boisterously loud blasting music as I had to fight loud vs. loud by blurting loudly several times: "WHAT?" Why would a business intentionally place sound speakers in front of a ordering counter station where customers must communicate their food/drink orders? How can customers place their drinks orders with clear specific description/instructions only for the cashier associate to inadvertently obfuscate by misinformation because the message conveyed was utterly misinterpreted? Communication is vital for ordering and order fulfillment accuracy in the food service industry! The cardboard paper straws available are environmentally sustainable friendly for biodegradable and compostable. However, these cardboard straws taste AWFULl!! The drink selection is very limited menu compared with other bubble tea competitors. Disappointedly there is no Jasmine green tea on the menu. There are some food items. Takeout menus are available for grabs. Loyalty card is available which also serve as business card where the back is printed in gold foil. This business is very accessible by MTA NYC Transit at Port Authority 42nd Street's A, C, E trains and buses near the peripheral of Times Square.

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