The taro tea hot or iced is...Amazing! The smoothies are fresh too, all natural. It has no…read moreartificial flavorings, the tea should be brown not purple which has artificial ingredients. Service was great, fast & the ambiance was perfect! The owner & staff is very friendly & kind. We highly recommend it, just luv it!

Terrible service and tea. I couldn't even drink it , had to throw it out and the owner wouldn't…read morechange it or try to make it right. He actually got upset and said what would he do with the drink.

Get: Mango Diamond Slush - this is the real deal!…read more You would not expect much from a small bubble tea shop in BW mall but OH MAN, are their mango drinks legit. Totally blown away by the Mango Diamond Slush I ordered. They put SO much mango in there and you can taste it. I happily slurped my drink to the last piece of mango. I read somewhere that they don't just use any type of mango. I think they import really tasty ones from somewhere. They don't use artificial preservers or additives to their drink! I haven't tried any of their other flavors but I am curious. Will definitely be tempted to buy this every day or at least every time I'm at the mall.

I've been going to those Location ever since it opened, starting off in high school.for me…read morepersonally, this is always been a comfort spot, wherever I'm in the area, I have this inner compulsion to have bubble tea.however, since they've recently updated their ordering system, I'm no longer able to select the sugar level that I want in my bubble tea, which is a bit disappointing, though this can be remedied by intercepting the order before it it's actually made

There isn't really a place like this in the area so I was really excited when they opened up…read more Flavors are authentic and they use real tea for the bubble tea. Tapioca is coated in brown sugar and so chewy and good. Top it with soft serve for a real sweet treat.

This place is tucked away so for me it was a little confusing to find but it is convenient that…read morethey are at the back of a strip of stores and has parking. Once inside it was much larger than I thought it would be. Lots of space but at the time of my visit pretty limited seating. What we ordered: - Classic Milk Tea with boba - Taro Milk Tea with boba - Passion Fruit Tea with rainbow jelly All the drinks were fine, not my usual taste but I truly appreciate that they exist as there are not many boba shops in this particular area without going into Somerville or Bridgewater. The service was ok. They also offer some food but as I just dined elsewhere I did not try it. They also have ice cream, which I also didn't try but it was a nice addition and they can make ice cream float drinks. I think I would be back because it does have potential.

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Pssst... want to taste real ube instead of the artificial flavoring? Then look no further than Kafé…read morede Manila. Everything here is lovingly crafted by Kathy, the owner, who makes items from scratch, including their ice cream. You can truly taste the difference: fresh ube, no artificial flavors. Just pure goodness. Kathy and her husband take great pride in their Filipino menu, offering a variety of delightful treats centered around the beloved purple yam. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is ube, and why is it so popular? Contrary to popular belief, ube isn't a fruit. It's actually a purple sweet potato that's highly sought after in the Philippines. If you love taro, you'll love ube even more. It's a staple in many Filipino desserts and dishes, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color. If you're in search of delectable drinks and cookies, this is your spot. Their signature ube drinks range from floats and lattes to coffees, milk teas, and even ice cream. All with delicious bits of real ube in every sip. Not in the mood for ube? No problem. They offer a wide variety of options, including their Pinoy series, pandan drinks, Milo drinks, matcha, cold brews, and more. And I have to mention, they now serve Vietnamese coffee, Filipino-style. It's pure heaven in a 16 oz cup. The shop itself has great lighting, perfect for IG, Yelp photos, or even vlogging. Just note that seating is very limited.

We came here after a great dinner across the street. This gave us a great ending to the night! I…read morehad a matcha latte with boba while my daughter had ice cream! We were happy with the sweetness of our drinks- not too sweet, but sweet enough! The seating is simple, but just right. Our server was friendly and did a good job making our drinks just the way we like them!

Amazing ice cream so so good. Some of the best I've had. I loved the lychee strawberry, so…read moreflavorful. It wasn't overally sweet, it was super smooth and creamy with lychee jelly chunks. Also got the Carmel cookie which was very smooth and creamy and matched well with the strawberry flavor. Two scoops in a small and only ~$5 I want to come back here and try more flavors, waffles and bubble tea Bathroom in the back and a decent amount of tables

I'm not sure why there are so few reviews on the only "claimed" page for this location, but here we…read morego.... I am giving 5 stars based upon taste alone. I didn't place the order, I was gifted an Earl Grey boba milk tea and it was easily the best I've ever had. Floral, perfect balance of sweet, the boba was a joy to chew lol. I realize that there are other locations and because of my experience with this one in the mall, I'm on a hunt for one closest to me when I have a boba craving!

I love there milk tea. Small seating area but then again it's in a mall location. They do get very…read morebusy. Love when they have new items. Today I did the creme brulee brown sugar milk tea.

A beautiful bakery close to the Raritan Station. My mom and I came by to visit from the city and…read moreabsolutely loved their cupcakes and bubble tea! I'm not a fan of cupcakes, but fell in love with the tres leches cupcake. The texture was so soft and the icing wasn't super sweet. I also loooooved the matcha bubble tea. Reasonably priced and delicious! The owners, Daisy and Gary are so friendly and full of life. They took the time to explain to my mom and I how they make their cupcakes and gave us a little history of how their shop came to be. All in all, my mom and I had a delightful experience and will be coming here again!

Highly recommend Sweet New Creations! Daisy, the owner, responded quickly after I reached out to…read moreher for a cake for my daughter's third birthday. I was so happy to see that she offered a variety of flavors for cakes especially Ube macapuno. We ordered a 8x5 round Ube macapuno cake with Ube buttercream filing and macapuno strings. When placing the order it was very smooth without any complaints or confusion. The cake was absolutely divine! It was moist and flavorful, not too sweet, it was perfect. My family demolished the cake! She will be our go to for family events.

Considering the location and surroundings (lack of other Asian stores or businesses), i did not…read morehave high expectations coming here. However it turns out this was a very good Pho Today. It was as good as the other locations I've been to in South Plainfield and Plainsboro. The broth here was great and the meat for the #2 pho was great with my favorite - juicy pieces of tendon. The omelet was great too. Cooked crispy and not too burnt. Very heavy on the cilantro fyi.

I was craving Vietnamese food so I placed a to-go order from Pho Today! They have a big menu with…read morephở, bánh mì, rice plates, vermicelli bowls and even vegetarian options. I went with two of their house specials. I ordered: B1. Bún Đặc Biệt P2. Phở Đặc Biệt My order was ready in about 20 minutes, which was pretty quick for two big dishes. It was packed neatly and the broth was packed separately so the noodles didn't get soggy. The Bún Đặc Biệt was definitely my favorite! It comes with a variety of meats and shrimp, so every bite is a little different, and the crispy spring roll on top really made the dish for me. If you can't decide what to get, this is a great choice because you get to try a bit of everything. The Phở Đặc Biệt was also really filling. The broth was really delicious especially as the cold weather is creeping in. One important heads up: let them know you want the steak cooked when you order! Otherwise it comes raw, the traditional way, and you cook it yourself in the hot broth. That's harder to do when you're getting it to go. The servings were so plentiful! I was definitely full and even had some leftovers to save for later, so you really get your money's worth here. I'll definitely be ordering from Pho Today again the next time I'm craving phở or bún!

Canton Palace offers authentic dim sum like the kind you'd find in Flushing, but right here in…read moredowntown Somerville, NJ! I went on a weekday for lunch. Both the dim sum menu and a lunch menu with standard Chinese restaurant fare were available. My party got the general tso's chicken from the lunch menu, and it was exceptional. Good-quality white meat with just enough spice. Heads up, though, the lunch dishes don't come with rice, so order that separately. From the dim sum menu, we ordered braised tripe with ginger & scallion, fried shrimp rolls, shrimp dumplings, steamed chicken buns, and crab meat soup dumplings. The braised tripe was a standout. It was cooked in a light yet flavorful sauce of ginger and scallion with the tripe's own broth. The delicateness of the sauce worked perfectly with the tripe. The dumplings were all great, especially the soup dumplings. The steamed chicken bun was the only thing I'd skip. It was on the heavier side, and the filling was just okay. The bill came out to about what I expected for the amount of food we ordered--$65 before tip. The service was friendly, and taking our order and getting the food was quick. After the food arrived, though, it was a little difficult to flag down a server to order more and later to get the check. Still, it was understandable given how busy they were, constantly collecting orders and putting out food. Overall, Canton Palace is a great find for anyone looking for this style of Chinese food outside of the usual New York neighborhoods.

Experience was not what was expected. Prices are high, service mediocre. Wonton soup was room…read moretemperature. Sautéed pork and Chinese greens were steamed. Not sautéed. GROSS. As someone who cooks I was extremely disappointed. I should have sent back but they didn't seem to have any interest in our experience & there was a language barrier. Gets a star because hot and sour soup was fine and was heated appropriately and the sesame chicken with broccoli was good. Also can't give zero stars here...... wish I could. They charge $4 for rice and then grudgingly package it with leftovers. Entire restaurant had open tables but they stuck us against the servers alley that leads to kitchen. We had the staff behind us at a large table chattering away loudly while we tried to eat and talk. It was a mess. My husband paid the server in cash. They attempted to keep our change. I had to repeat myself multiple times asking for our change to come back. It almost seemed deliberate. So unprofessional. And yet my kind husband tipped the waitstaff generously; he's far kinder than I would have been. Not a class act restaurant. Will NEVER go back. REGRET that we chose this restaurant on our day out. =(