Always a treat to get when I am in the city. The tapioca is always bouncy and chewy with a nice sweetness and the jasmine green tea is also really good. It is not completely up to par with some of the other bubble tea places that have been opening up these days but I think their tapioca will always be the best. The service was also super quick and helpful which is always a plus. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Jasmine Milk Tea with Golden Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

All I'll say is - my go to (class milk tea with boba) is absolutely excellent at this place. The tea is strong and delicious and the boba are just the right consistency and sweetness. The seating is limited at this location and generally the space is tiny if there are a lot of folks waiting for orders. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Golden Bubble Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I was looking for bubble tea place around Union Square without having to go to St. Marks and found this place nearby. Upon entry is a narrow walkway to the counter. The place looks new, modern simple with little decor. Since it was sleeping outside the traffic was low. I was immediately able to place my order. A fan of pistachio drinks, I was excited to see the pistachio milk tea on the menu. When asked about the drink and its is worth trying as first timer, the cashier gave a vague answer and just point me to the electronic display above saying those are their popular drinks. Without clear recommendation I decided to stay with what I wanted to try. The baristas were making sure drinks are made with care and done I took it to go it was packaged in a nice reusable to go bag. So here are the pros: in addition to syrup they do use pistachio cream by dosing it in the inside of the cup. Con's: since it's not like a spread it stuck to the cup and didn't affect the tart of the drink unless you scrap the spread and even then they are clumps. I wish they blended in to give more robust pistachio flavor. It tasted more like a green milk tea to me. Hmmm.. It was fair and for me not crave-able to want to go back. For now, going back to St. Marks for better options. read more

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Honestly this place kinda took me by surprise lol. Wasn't expecting much as there's so many boba spots in the city now and I thought this was another one just in union sq... Nice minimal decor for the interior and looks generally new. The drink we had (forgot what it was but it had pistachio) was good and had the perfect among of brown sugar boba and pistachio cream. Will def be back to try their other drinks whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Delicious find near Union Market! Stopped by 50 Lan Boba Tea on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the farmers market and I'm so glad I did. The staff recommended 50% sugar and less ice, and it was the perfect call - the lychee milk tea was flavorful without being overpowering. Great fruity taste without being too sweet. But the real star was the golden boba - it was chewy and added a fun bite and texture to the drink. Highly recommend! read more

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The staff was very patient and answered all of my questions patiently. Then she recommended: Caramel Green tea latte and whatever else they can add flavors in it for you to make it unique. But they are known for their "Golden boba: smaller and more chewy" The happy hour had me for sure... I will be trying each and every one of those four drink promos....(right after my dr appointments near by) The rewards program is always a must; Buyers' incentive and all. But they do have one of the most amount of their branded merch on display for sale, besides kung fu tea. (Thorougly surprised.) The store is like a rectangle, with ample seating on the side while you wait. The giant boba cup by the front windows...is just too perfect. I love it !! The bubble mango green tea was very refreshing, and retained the tea flavor, not over powered by the mango syrup. The cup is of a hard plastic, so they definitely didn't spare any expenses on presentation. It's better than holding a soft plastic and it squishes and then cracks, so def. Wininng me over with quality I'll probably have an update if i ever buy a cup to see how it holds up overnight.... and how disengraded the boba becomes or remains chewy. (True test lol) Updates: so it wasn't great for overnight... most of the outer layer of the Boba is dissolved and no chewyness left ...and just a little hard center.... So the search continues! read more

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Came here on a date; it lasted 20 minutes, and he didn't even offer to pay for me. Brightside? The bubble tea was delicious. I got the golden bubble milk tea with 0% sugar and less ice. The drink is a well balance of tea and milk, with a hint of sweetness. I would have preferred the boba to be a bit less chewy, but it was nice to munch on something on my commute home. The price point is on par with the others in the city. I recommend this spot to anyone in the area. read more

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I'm no bubble tea connoisseur, but I do love tea. I've gone through matcha, chai, and oolong phases. And I might be ready to enter my bubble tea era? Even to a layman like me, there's a lot of obvious signs that FIFTYLAN knows its craft. There were five teas on the menu this Saturday: a fruit, a milk tea, a regular bubble tea, and a black tea. I think fewer choices always communicates confidence. There was a line, but it moved quickly. A friendly and efficient verbal flow chart from the cashier guided me as I ordered my Ceylon black tea latte: medium or large? That's with whole milk, is that OK? Any bubbles or jelly? We recommend less ice and with sugar, is that OK? And it was. There's a long bench in the somewhat sterile space to wait, but I didn't have to wait long for my drink. FIFTYLAN supposedly specializes in golden boba that are smaller than the average giant tapioca balls. I found that they lasted the whole drink, and I wasn't stuck with too many or too few at the end. Moreover, their sweetness nicely balanced the bitterness of the black tea. The large didn't turn out to be comically big, either; just right. I don't know boba, but these guys seem to be doing everything right. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Ceylon Black Tea Latte with Bubbles - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Love to come back here to get a bubble tea on a hot day! I got a free drink from my 10 stamps today. Staff is very nice! Some seats for ppl to wait for the drinks. Great spot for to-go beverage. read more

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FiftyLan has a small and narrow storefront and right next to the Petco Pet Store. Conveniently located by the Q/N/R/W/L/4/5/6 trains. Have been seeing this aesthetic boba tea place on IG before and wanted to know what the hype is about. There's a line out the door sometimes when I stroll by on the weekends. You go line up and order at the counter. They've free postcards for you to take as well. Friendly staff, fast service and the AC is turned on high. There's a # on top of your receipt and you wait for your # to be called by the staff. The heat from outside is no joke, so a cold flavored tea (no ice though) is very much needed in this humid weather. You can taste the strong tea flavor in the drinks because it's brewed from tea leaves, although they tend to use flavored syrups from squeeze bottles instead of freshly-made ingredients like purées. One star off for that. On the plus side, you can request it without ice and adjust the sugar and/or ice level to your desire. Can ask for a stamp card for purchasing drinks. Accepts both cash and/or credit/debit card. Buy 10 drinks to get one free drink of any size and of your choice. No restroom here though, so definitely start running to Barnes & Nobles if you need to. At first, I got puzzled from the "straws are available upon request" sign. What/how are you exactly supposed to sip your drink w/o a straw? With your fingers lol? But then, I see a video playing on the overhead screen showing that they've a small plastic applicator you can use to slit the cover with, an opening small enough for customers to sip through if they don't like using straws. Ahh, so that's why the sign is there. They've a long wooden bench across the boba tea space that can fit about 12-14 people. Love how there're several outlets underneath the seats to charge your phone. Bought a large peach green tea with 50% sugar at first, but then the staff has suggested 25% sugar instead because it might taste too sweet. Although I think it's a bit on the milder side with only 25% sugar, I guess it's healthier without the extra sugar. The plastic cup of the drink is sturdy to hold, not flimsy like other boba tea spots. Lastly, FiftyLan sells branded merch too in store like ceramic mugs, wooden spoons, enamel pins, tins of tea leaves, and black aprons. read more

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Their golden boba is so yum. It has an amazing tea flavor. Service is quick and courteous. Place is big enough to accommodate a lot of traffic snd also has a bench for while you wait. Just a ding for the price point - $7 for a boba is a bit ridiculous IMO read more

The milk tea was good, service was fast and good . Small the cozy spot . Just need a little sweeping and mopping to clear and brighten up the space . I come here once in a while when I come thru union square. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - The tea was not bad ... service was good and fast the workers was kind and helpful. Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Had to try out the classic from this new bubble tea spot that is another hail from Taiwan! The tea itself was a good standard and their special golden bubbles were very chewy and smaller than normal tapioca balls. read more

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I love fiftylan! One of my go tos for milk tea. I love their golden oolong tea with the golden boba! I get 25% sweetness and it's perfection. Their boba is also always made to chewy perfection. I just wish they extended their hours a bit at night! read more

Bubble bubble! Bubble tea! New spot along Union Square for bubble tea! Location: it is located along Union Square, the interior is nice with few seatings to enjoy your bubble tea. Service: I just ordered and go, no interaction. Food: I ordered their Golden Bubble Milk tea! And it was good! The boba are not the big like other boba from other stores but it is gooey and chewey! The milk tea itself is delicate! Very classic taste. No pretending and this is how a milk tea should taste! Price rating: 7 out of 10. You get what you pay! Will definitely come back to try their other flavors, they have top 5 list! read more

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The boba tea was great, the staff were nice and the atmosphere was great. I would recommend getting the Golden bubble tea! read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Golden Bubble Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I tried their signature Golden Bubble Milk Tea and a Bubble Ice Cream Milk Tea. No big difference between two, just one added an ice cream at the BOTTOM! ( I thought it will be an ice cream topping) Well, adding the ice cream just made the milk tea sweeter but nothing much special. The golden bubble pearl taste good and chewy, I really like it. But the milk tea is just ok. I probably won't come and buy the second time since there are lots of bubble tea choice in New York and this brand didn't impressed me a lot. read more

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Staffs were friendly. I ordered mango green tea macchiato. The staff told me that no straw was required, just drink from the lid. Definitely very strong mango flavor. There's also a list of other drinks too if mango is not right for you. Would recommend trying this place out. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Meh. Menu was not that inspiring, which is fine as they had some interesting choices. Went with one of the ice cream teas and it was really more a milkshake than tea. Couldn't really taste the tea. Not so flavorful. Service was quick. Not a ton of seating available so wouldn't plan to hang out here. read more

Great place for a solid bubble tea in Union Square. It's a popular chain in Taiwan, and I will not lie, I think this one in New York is better than some of the fiftylan's I've tried in Taiwan. I usually get the milk tea with no sugar, so I will say that the tea flavor is quite strong. The inside in clean and the service is fast as well. read more

There was quite a long line outside of the store when I went, but it moved decently quickly. Cute giant boba decor. There's a long bench to sit on to wait for your order, but no tables to sit at. Prices are also very reasonable. I ordered the yuzu oolong tea and waited around five minutes for my order. It was really fresh, and you can tell care was taken to make it. I also tasted my friend's oolong milk tea with golden bubbles (50% sugar), and it was the best milk tea I might have ever had. I definitely recommend that drink, and if you want something less common, get the yuzu drink series. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - yuzu oolong tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Have been wanting to try 50Lan when it was still "Koi" but never had that opportunity. Finally had the chance to try the golden bubble milk tea and first, their "large" cups are super big- you can share with 1 or 2 other people! Anyway, the tea and bubbles are both pretty good! The bubbles are nice and chewy, not too sweet and just right for my tastebuds! Will be back! read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I've never once walked by without picking up a bubble tea! This chain is still by far my favorite bubble tea shop in NYC. Lychee Milk tea with golden bubbles and 30% sugar and less ice is always my go to! Looking forward to them opening more locations across NYC! read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Lychee Milk Tea with Golden Bubbles - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

needed to see what the hype was about and now I do. There was a line out the door on an early Friday afternoon but granted this store is tiny with no restroom. We ordered a yuzu black tea with coconut jelly and an oolong milk tea with golden bubbles. Both very yummy the topping ratio is VALUE! I hope they open a location in Queens so I can continue using my stamp card hehe read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Yuzu Black Tea (left) Oolong Milk Tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks are good- that's the only upside Understaffed at times (severely)...in between the lines in-person and online orders that makes customers in-person wait even longer. For example, it's incredibly annoying for cashiers to have to stop attending to you because they have to input or punch in an online order of 4 drinks. So now you have an order of 4 additional drinks in front of you in addition to the in-person line. Lots of orders can be backed up at times. Also they recently changed their loyalty program. Makes it harder to score a free drink. read more

Fiftylan is BIG in Asia - Taiwan I think? But my best friend vouched for them and so I have to go too LOL. I got the classic milk tea with the golden bubbles. I see the hype. The milk and tea were balanced so well and it wasn't overly sweet at all. The golden bubbles were also perfectly cooked - and they gave so many! I'm so happy a great boba shop opened in Union square - def a spot that was needed. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Golden Oolong Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite bubble tea spot in the US. I got the mango macchiato this time and it was refreshing and nice. If it's your first time, I highly recommend their best seller, golden bubble tea. Their pearls are impeccable and are perfect. Overall, fiftylan is my go to bubble tea place in nyc read more

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I love 50lan! Especially in Taiwan, they're literally everywhere. I stopped by to pick up a drink on my visit in new york. I ordered a oolong milk tea with 50% sugar and no ice. Sadly sadly they made my drink was no sugar and it was very not fun to drink. I know 50lan is good which is why I'm still giving them 4 stars but was so disappointed that they made my drink wrong. In other news, the store clerk said that all their drinks are made with non dairy creamer so if you're lactose intolerant, this is the place to go! read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

FIFTYLAN has some of the best salty in New York in my opinion. They truly have a great assortment of authentic bubble tea, and I particularly love the osmanthus milk tea, which I find very challenging to find it at other stores. Their bubbles are also incredible, and always have a perfect texture, and they're very generous in the quantities. The store itself is on the smaller side, as most bubble tea stores are, but their boba is to die for. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - osmanthus milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Overpriced for just ok brown sugar milk tea with boba ... it was well over $7 for the smallest size. I've had far better elsewhere for that price. I was also annoyed that the tea macchiato drinks that CAN be made vegan cannot have toppings like boba added. At least the staff was helpful in answering my questions and making recommendations (like on sugar levels), but the overall experience wasn't the best. Maybe I should try a different flavor before totally writing them off. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I LOVE their boba! They're smaller than "average" and also have a golden brown color. They had the perfect amount of chewiness and sweetness. Good boba really makes or breaks a place, and FIFTYLAN's is amazing. I got the ceylon milk tea latte at 75% sweetness. It was so good. Milky and creamy and sweet and rich. I will be back again and again. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Ceylon Black Tea Latte w/boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Service was exceptional. Clerk really helped me pick to drinks I could enjoy. This is my second time at a FiftyLan and the first time at the Union Square location. It's still small and there's only a small waiting bench to sit on, but I was excited to try the boba balls this time! And after trying them I'll say I think they are too small and too mushy for my taste. I love their macchiato which has a foam top. Got the season green tea mango less ice and 25% sugar. I hate sugary drinks and it could have been a little sweeter but it was still delicious, tart, and refreshing. I won't go out of my way to make it here again, but I won't turn down the chance to pick up a bevvy if near a fiftylan again. read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Green tea mango fresh milk tea with boba. Mango green tea macchiato foam top. - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Very unique place to go get boba! I started coming here about a year ago and i realized how bad other boba spots were when i came to FIFTYLAN. The golden boba is very high quality and its a really cute and fun place to go with friends. The staff were really nice and made sure to provide a great experience. Overall a great spot of mine that i would recommend to anyone who likes boba tea! read more

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The Hazelnut Ceylon Black Tea Latte is not bad. It tastes like a standard milk tea but with a tiny hint of hazelnut. Quite unique though I have to say, the cup size is tiny! The medium definitely feels more like a small. read more

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Golden boba. Perfectly chewy every time and just the perfect size! Smaller than your typical boba shop boba and bigger than sago. They're also quite generous. I always get the milk tea since you can't mess with the original. Absolutely perfect combination. I'm only sad it opens at noon and not earlier. Probably better for my cravings. read more

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My new favorite boba place! The place is aesthetically pleasing. No real seating inside. Just like a bench by the counter while you wait for your drink. No restrooms and workers are all very nice When you order your drink they tell you what ice level and sweetness they recommend I for the mango macchiato and it was so good! The cream isn't that sweet and it's just the perfect amount of creamy. It's a light foam with a light sweetness. They recommend getting 25% but i went for 50 and it was a good sweetness I def would get 75% next time just to try it but i actually did like the 50 too. But could be a tad sweeter for me. But that's coming from someone who likes 80-100% sweetness. Got the honey milk tea and they recommend 70 or 75 for sweetness and it was the perfect sweetness. The drink was well balanced. The one downfall for this is when I added toppings they give SOOOOO MUCH! Id definitely come back again! Maybe just to get a whole cup of their foam on their macchiato drinks lol read more

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FIFTYLAN is a really simple, small place to get boba tea in Union Square. I was very intrigued when I saw the giant boba sculpture (statue?) in the front window of the store. I went in to check it out, and thankfully the tea held up! The staff there are really friendly and will help you figure out what you might like if you're overwhelmed or unsure. The oolong tea I had was so good, I honestly could have drank it for the rest of the day but there was only so much in the cup!! I love the golden bubbles and how plentiful they were. They didn't skimp!! Places like this are always appreciated - just a no frills drink shop that delivers on all fronts. The aesthetic inside is absolutely gorgeous and minimal - an added plus! read more

FIFTYLAN Union Square - Really cool little sign inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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A tiny bubble/boba tea store, with a giant bubble tea cup statue in front of the store. The interior is minimalistic and pretty. They have a variety of drinks from green tea, milk tea to slush. No other type of foods are served. The ordering is typical like other bubble tea stores, you pick the drink type, size, bubbles, sugar and ice level. Drinks are made within decent wait time. They use the golden boba, and put a lot of it. I almost got tired of chewing so many boba in my large Mango green tea, but it was refreshing on a hot summer NYC day. read more

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Solid traditional milk bubble tea and yummy Mango yakult!!! Glad you are able to choose sugar level, ice level. I went on sugar levels recommendation for the Mango yakult and it was perfect. I had it with bubbles and coconut jelly. You can mix two different types of toppings (bubbles/jelly) for the same price, which is wonderful. Bubbles were ok but happy that the amount is good for the price Happy that there is a nice bubble place around union sq Oh, they also display the calories on the menu.. hahah so just be mindful with all add ons! Lol read more

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I got the Golden Bubble Milk Tea, which is also FIFTYLAN's number one drink (for a good reason!), at 50% sugar by the store's recommendation. This probably has to be one of my favorite milk teas ever -- it was perfectly creamy and sweet and reminded me somewhat of wintermelon milk teas I've had at other places. The drink also comes with golden bubbles that are perfectly chewy and slightly smaller than the tapioca pearls we're used to. The store was (understandably) packed with customers when my friends and I came by on a Friday afternoon, but the staff was cheery and our drinks were ready reasonably quickly. Would absolutely love to come back to this place on my next New York trip! :) read more

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