Inconsistent. I kept thinking about this place after having the Earl Grey milk tea here the first time around and knew I just had to come back. Unfortunately the second time was a total disappointment. I couldn't taste the Earl Grey at all as it just tasted like watered down milk tea. I will try other Gong Cha locations and hope for the best, but will avoid this particular one in the future especially since Kung Fu tea is literally just a few steps away. read more

This place is the only boba place here, plus it's pretty good. It's fantastic, and they have flavors for everyone. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

The drinks are made quickly and efficiently, and they all taste wonderful. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to stop by and grab boba or milk tea ^^ read more

Gong Cha - Strawberry Milk Tea (M) ^^ - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

Got the Earl gray milk tea with pudding, boba, and herbal jelly. All for $3.50. This bad boy hit the spot after a day of being dragged to Target for shopping. For the hardcore drinkers, you can even specify sugar and cream settings. I'm the kind of guy who orders a black coffee at Starbucks so that doesn't matter to me but I bet it will for some of you out there. Compared to the LA boba I've had, this gets up there too for 4 stars read more

Gong Cha - The 3 Js - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love gong cha so surprised to finally find one after having it Korea! I ordered the caramel milk tea 50% ice 30% sugar and it was perfect because caramel would add some sugar to it and I put 50% ice because it was a really hot day! They use tea to make their drinks which is a plus! Must go back to try their other top 10 drinks! read more

Gong Cha - Gong cha and duck bun that I got across the street - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

Friendly staff, delicious drinks. The milk foam is very interesting, it floats on top of the tea and you will need to mix it well or try to maneuver your straw to get the milk foam, tea and toppings in one sip. I highly recommend the pudding if you're a sweet person with the herb jelly. Cash only business read more

Pre mad milk tea. Zero star. Milktea place is not selling bottled milktea, they should sell fresh made milk tea. I mean GongCha is a bug chain, I am so disappointed to see they sell me ready made milk tea. Bad read more

Okay place to stop for bubble tea in the food court of the New World Mall. Count on long lines and a bit of a wait for your order. Had the taro tea which was decent, not great but still refreshing. The counter staff are a bit stern and grumpy but prices are pretty cheap. Not a bad place to come for bubble tea but there are better spots in Flushing. read more

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I was very hesitant to try milk tea from restaurants because i have a very peculiar way of making my tea (basically just drowning it with sugar) lol but i have a friend of mine that kept prying me to try Gong Cha. Every time i saw her, she had a drink from Gong Cha, so i slowly became influenced and decided, why not? I ordered a Classic Milk Tea with no bubble and it was actually a LOT better than i expected. It exceeded my expectations! They asked me the amount of sugar, milk, and ice i would like in it. Me being a fatty asked for 50% for everything and it was amazing! It's $4.25 for a large. You can also make a rewards account (im not sure how it works since i was busy sucking down my drink instead of listening) or you can ask them for a stamp card. You have to specifically ask them if you can get one because they dont hand it out unless you ask. Ever since my first milk tea from here, i have to say ive been here like.. 20 times in the past month lol I have yet to try other drinks but my friend assures me that the next one she highly recommends is the Taro Milk Tea. 20/10 stars! Btw make sure you properly dispose of your receipt if you're a rewards member because your name and entire phone number is on it unless you dont care that people know your info lol read more

Gong Cha - Stamp Card! Make sure you ask for one if you go frequently. I already used one up - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

I am so happy to find Gong Cha in NYC!!! I love their earl gray milk tea and Ai Yu with lemon juice. It's a pity that their variety is not as wide as those in Hong Kong or Singapore. I hope they will open one soon in Manhattan so I will not need to take an hour train to flushing. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

How do they expect customers to be loyal if they're going to nickel and dime us? Inconsistent practice in the span of 5 minutes! I redeemed my stamp card for a free drink valued at $5 so I got a $4.25 drink and got two toppings at 50¢ each. I should be only paying 25¢ out of pocket but they charged me $1 saying toppings are not included in the stamp card. Nowhere does the stamp card say "toppings not included", $5 is $5. When I asked about it, they even had the nerve to say, "You actually still owe us 8¢ in tax but we're nice enough to waive it." 1) Unprofessional 2) One month ago everything was inclusive! THEN, while I was waiting for my drink, another customer redeemed his stamp card and I saw the cashier (different person than the one who rang me up) did NOT charge him for his 50¢ topping. I asked the manager what was going on and the staff talked among each other like headless chickens for 5 minutes before telling me they should've charged the guy for his topping. Someone wasn't paying attention during training and/or someone didn't train their staff properly... And did I mention how unprofessional they were? I asked for 50% ice and aiyu jelly but instead I got an ice-less warm drink with coconut jelly! There's no need for us to beg Gong Cha to take our money when there are sooo many other bubble tea competitors around. Why is every single location so terrible? Goodbye and good riddance Gong Cha! read more

Is this how Gong Cha treat their customers? I went to Gong Cha with my friend today and when I ordered with my free stamp card, she was constantly checking her phone to the point that she completely messed up my order. I had to repeat myself 3 times in order for her to get it right. Right after I ordered, my friend also ordered her drink and she used a stamp card to redeem a free drink. She had accumulated stamps from other locations. However, the cashier not only gave her a weird look, but she also asked her where she got those cards from and that it was mad sus. Is that how you treat your customers? Her tone is not the least bit kind and she made it sound like we stole the cards from Gong Cha. Where would we even steal it from? And when I questioned why she was asking, she said it was for her boss. Is that what Gong Cha bosses train their employees to say to customers? Also, there was this one time where I had to catch the bus, but I ordered from them and they finished making the drink, but they didn't bother to give the drink to me at all. One employee was checking their phone, the other was singing, and one other one was sitting down. They have time to do all these things but not give me my drink? Not to mention, there were a ton of drinks piled up on the table. Is this how Gong Cha workers treat their customers and make sure that they leave the store with a negative experience? read more

Black milk tea was ok. Tea flavor was weak. Cashier did not seem to understand what black milk tea is when I was ordering. read more

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My lychee boba was very watered down! Not worth the money at all. There was absolutely no flavor.

We order a oolong milk to go but they didn't seal the plastic lid and it ended up spilling all over the car. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

Ahhhhh, I decided to try Gong Cha again, when I had it in Korean, it was only okay. I figured everyone said they liked it, so I tried it again. Nope. I still don't like it. The milk tea flavor isn't deep enough for me. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

The customer service was okay. I did not have any problems with that however my bubble tea was so watered down. This is not the case with all Gong Cha because I have been to the one on the upper East side and it was fine. I also had no ice in my bubble tea so it also makes no sense why it would taste that much watered down which is usually why I don't get any ice. The bubbles were also very soft and I could barely chew on them. I would not recommend this place at all. read more

Gong Cha has become one of my go-to bubble tea spots for deliciously refreshing bubble teas! They offer a wide variety of flavors including the classics, but is the only place that I know that offers Earl Grey bubble tea! This particular location is quite popular as it's located inside the food court of New World Mall. There's always a number a of patrons waiting for their drinks but fear not, the wait is never overly long! Although this spot is quite small, it never lets me down as it offers drinks with a punch! Way to go Gong Cha! You are truly one of a kind! :) read more

I absolutely love boba tea and the fact that they customized my tea according to my tastes. It's awesome! You can choose the type of tea or coffee, and add flavor: boba (pearls of tapioca usually flavored with sugar types, fruit, etc), jelly, candied seeds, milk, sugar amount, and ice amount. They also serve tea flavored Belgian waffles with ice-cream! They were open through lick down and kept me sane. Thanks Lynnhaven Gongcha! read more

I guess I'm an all-or-nothing sort of gal. I first tried this Taiwanese tea chain in Hong Kong, was not impressed, but then was drawn by their intriguing Top 10 list (posted in English, heh heh) at Flushing's New World Mall. Within a week, I had somehow tried 6 of Gong Cha's drink offerings. Yikes. 1. Lemon ai yu with white pearl: Fantastic. I'll always prefer milk teas to fruity drinks, but I can't deny that everything about this just worked. It's also a delight to find ai yu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiyu_jelly), a unique jelly made by rubbing together the seeds of a variety of fig. I don't know how "real" this ai yu is, though, since the jelly turns back into liquid within a few days, and I've never seen fresh ai yu outside of Taiwan. 2. Milk foam green tea: I guess they don't want to scare people the way Happy Lemon (http://www.yelp.com/biz/happy-lemon-flushing) does by calling it "salted cheese milk tea." But the cream here is indeed very thick and very salted. A little too salted. Delicious nonetheless. 3. Lychee oolong tea: It was okay. Really sweet. The oolong was nice but I'm affected by a bias against lychee-flavored things. 4. Lemon wintermelon tea with basil seeds: Just like chia seeds, basil seeds form a gel coating when submerged in liquid (somewhat firmer than chia seeds). I love it. Just like the lemon ai yu drink, the lemon here is bits of candied lemon peel. The wintermelon tea itself was okay, too sweet. 5. Earl grey milk tea with 3P's (Pearls, Pudding, and P...Herbal jelly - some places say P's, some say J's): My drink was mysteriously missing the tapioca pearls, but I was happy with the faintly sweet pudding and grass jelly. The earl grey was too diluted. 6. Black milk tea with herbal jelly: The grass jelly is subtle and wonderful, but this drink confirmed that their basic black tea is more watery, less flavorful, and just not as good as their green teas. I got all of these drinks with 70% sugar and "light" ice (note: wintermelon tea likely comes from a mix, so sugar level can't be adjusted). Thank you, hyper-customizable Taiwanese bubble tea culture! Wait, there's a loyalty card? read more

Stuffed in the corner of the New World Mall food court, they don't seem to get as much patrons as Kung Fu Tea across the hall. However, I'm a fan of Gong Cha simply because of the superior tea quality and tea toppings offered. My favorite on a hot stuffy New York summer day is the "lemon ai-yu jelly with white pearl" (on the top 10 list). It's light, refreshing, and relatively healthy compared to the typical buble tea. The "white pearl" used here is actually agar jelly, not the typical starchy tapioca (the nerdos can google it - agar basically = tasty balls of soluble fiber). I usually get my drinks with less ice and less sugar, and they don't skimp on the ingredients, which I appreciate. The big surprise is that the "lemon" in the drink is actually lovely bits of candied lemon peel, which adds another textural component with a zing. LOVE! The other popular option is the "Earl grey milk tea with 3J's" - the latter not referring to an Asian pop boy band, but egg pudding, herbal jelly, and black pearl/boba/tapioca balls (beats me why they make the Js). It' a perfectly decadent and filling drink, made quite well. For Gong Cha, I'll brave the hungry crowd in the food court to get my cup of tea. read more

Gong Cha is always one of my favorite bubble tea places, and I especially like this location. Hidden inside the food court on the lower level of New World Mall, it looks a little shabby but is high quality. Service is attentive and friendly, and the barista was kind enough to give me extra foam even though my Yelp check-in was glitching. (On that note, remember to check in on Yelp for free extra milk foam!) Gong Cha's milk foam is one of my favorites: buttery, creamy, and just slightly salty. It's not too heavy or too light, but perfectly balanced. Pull your straw up and sip the tea through the cream to really taste it, or mix it all together for a lighter milk tea. As with other Gong Cha locations, you're able to customize your sweetness and ice levels here. If it's your first time, I highly recommend their Earl Grey! Prices are low to mid-range, with a milk foam green tea costing me $3.75. I love that they take card here without a minimum. If I lived closer to Flushing, I'd certainly be here all the time. read more

[Visitor from CA Review] What an awesome find in this food court! I can't wait until this opens up in my city. I got the QQ Passion Fruit Green Tea that comes with coconut jelly and boba. YUM. I usually request it to be less sweet and it was perfect. No ice. Tried Albert L's milk tea too and it was very good. Prices are very reasonable. And you can get a free milkfoam topping with Yelp checkin, although it tasted a little weird on milktea. read more

Gong Cha is near the top of my list of fave bubble tea places. They don't try to do a ton of different things - their menu is smaller than your usual bubble tea shop, but the taste and quality is superior. They always ask you to customize your ice and sugar level, so you get your drink exactly the way you want it. I like the boba and the coconut jelly here also - the textures are just right. The tea tastes real and doesn't have that powdery aftertaste. Also, every Gong Cha location I've been to accepts credit card without a minimum. Huge plus because I rarely have cash. The only thing I don't love is the milk foam in the Milk Foam Tea series. It tastes very sour on it's own and doesn't seem to mix very well with the tea. They make a big deal about the milk foam but I personally dislike it. I stick with the normal Milk Tea series! read more

Love everything on the menu! I tried almost every drinks there is and loved them all. If you have not had a drink from Gong Cha you're missing out. I like KungFu Tea, Vivi and all those other places too but gotta have my GongCha if there's one close to me. Can't wait to go back read more

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Great service, they ran out of boba pearls because it was so late in the day so they let me try their clear boba pearls. Wasn't to my liking so they gave me extra pudding instead for my Earl Gray Milk Tea with 3J's. I got 50% sugar. I didn't know they offered a less ice option which was cool. I like their tea because the flavor is stronger than other places I've been. Would come again! read more

Gong Cha - Earl Gray Milk Tea w/ 3J's - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love, love, love Gong Cha!!! First time I saw Gong Cha when I was watching via Eat Your Kimchi on Youtube.. and I regretted not visiting Gong Cha when me and my dad were visiting Seoul in 2012.. And I was badly craving for one....... T.T I am so happy they finally opened in New World Mall food court! There are several bubble tea shops inside, but Gong Cha is the best to pair while dining with Chinese/Taiwanese food. I tried Kung fu tea but it tastes slightly sour to me despite 100% sweet, and T-baar is not that outstanding to me. Gong Cha all the way when I am inside New World Mall. :D I love the milk tea foam green tea and milk foam black tea in 50% sugar, less ice mode. Dad loves their iced green tea with tapioca balls. Being a coffee addict, I still have yet to try their milk coffee/milk foam coffee series. Just saw on Yelp that you guys also have Manhattan branch. Will try to visit your store also when I'm in the city. Kudos to Gong Cha! :D read more

I've been craving for Gong Cha ever since my trip to Hong Kong in 2014. I don't know what they put in it, but I'm hooked. I ordered a milk tea with herbal jelly (be sure to check in to get a free topping)! With the yelp check-in, I was able to get free herbal jelly in my drink. I came on a Saturday afternoon so the wait was a bit crazy. I promise it will be worth it. The space is a bit tight, so be prepared to push your way through to retrieve your order. read more

I have never.. and I mean never in all my years had ANYTHING that tasted like the coffee that I had from gong cha. At first glance this is a regular bubble tea place with regular tapioca pearls and assorted teas. But at closer examination of the menu, I noticed something called milk foam... And I'm like huh?? What is milk foam? Is it froth? Like on a cappuccino? NO. No, it is milk foam.. And it is glorious! Milk foam is the consistency of homemade whipped cream with an airiness like I've never tasted, and it's not really sweet.. I still don't fully understand milk foam but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the hell out of it! So... now that you've heard my milk foam obsession rant, let's get back to business. The tea, coffee, or juice(?) are fully customizable -- you choose how much ice (less, regular, lots), how sweet (30%, 50%, 100%), and any additions (milk foam (ahhhh), tapioca, pearl tapioca...) I found out this place has another location on the upper east side!!! read more

OK, so *this* is what bubble tea is supposed to taste like. That crap they serve in Kansas City is more like half and half with some Lipton's and tapioca balls in comparison. I'm stopping there tomorrow and Monday too before heading back home. Their white pearl bubble tea was slowly sipped and savored all the way to Manhattan. One of the better food experiences of the day out of many. read more

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I once visited this establishment and had a good experience so I made my way back today. Both tea orders were screwed up. I asked for no sugar and i was given enough syrup to revive a dead diabetic. One of the teas was missing the jelly I paid for. This was a total loss since I threw both teas in the garbage. How do you have about 5 people working and you can't manage one order??? It wasn't busy either. I shall be going elsewhere from now on. read more

Extremely disappointed with this Gong Cha. Gong Cha is a highly known chain across Asia so I decided to give this one a shot. I was also getting bored with my usual Kung Fu milk tea and was hoping to find a good substitute. I got the Earl Grey Tea with milk foam, and it was probably one of the worst milk teas I've ever had. It becomes really questionable when I feel like I can conjure up a better drink. The milk foam tasted almost salty (perhaps the person making the drink was inexperienced?) and it was oddly just floating on top of my lukewarm tea drink. Not pleasant. read more

Me and my friends very like gong cha's tea. We think it isn't too sweet and taste like real tea. The price is good. I think googcha is my first choice read more

Gotta try their foam milk bubble tea! Too many bubbles. Excellent bubble tea! Definitely coming back. Recommended!! read more

SKIP all of the fake reviews! If you want bubble tea you would not go here. This corner of the mall smelled like actually human shit. If you ever gone to a high school bathroom this place will give the nostalgic blast from the past with smell bathrooms of highschool. And the brown sugar milk tea is NOT it. The drink came out already brown, but all I think is that they are only trying to hide the fact that they do not go with the original receipt. The servers were very hostile and could not speak English. No wonder why there was a line for Kung fu tea and gong cha was empty. Also the bubble for the drinks were not cooked. I advise you not to go here. read more

this is my third time being here. I got here because of a gift card from my friend. The drink is good but the services and staffs made me so disappointed and the price is higher than on website read more

I try to like this place but they always screw up my order. It's not like they're understaffed or super busy... Not sure why this always happens. How hard is it to make a drink... It's not rocket science Over it. read more

Love the bubble tea drinks. Great selection of teas. You can adjust the Amount of sugar and ice to taste.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the safety practices here are cringeworthy. The cashier was handling money and then continued to make drinks. People get sick like that. But that wasn't even the worst of it. The cashier dropped 2 cups and still picked it up and washed it for a second. Then proceeded to use the washed cups. This is exactly how people get sick. The kitchen floors are dirty as well. Word to the wise, watch while your drinks are being made. Don't step away or you might get a cup of tea with COVID. read more

There was a stand-up sign by the counter that said "Review us on Yelp for a free topping" but the first two words were covered up by their monitor. When I asked the guy behind the counter, he had no idea what I was talking about. He kept shrugging at me and shaking his head, even when I lifted up the sign to show him. He looked at me like I had two heads. I ordered a large Early Grey Fresh Milk Tea with bubbles, 70% sweetness and very little ice. While the tea was aromatic, it tasted very watered down even with the least amount of ice I could order. The bubbles were lacking in flavor as well. read more