Stopping by Gong Cha for a cold drink in a hot summer day is very refreshing. The barista was very patience with me while I read through their menu. They have so many varieties of teas and drinks on the menu. The tea they use is fresh, mix with citrus adds another layer of vibrant flavor. If you don't want tea, you can just order fruit drinks. Free wifi, there was a couple of 10-11 people having a meeting/discussion, so it is nice place to hangout. read more

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It's a hit or miss sometimes the bobas hard and sometimes it isn't. The drinks are okay not the best.

Plenty of bubble tea places to choose from in Bellaire. Out go to place is Gong Cha. My brother first introduced me to Gong Cha back in CA. I'm glad they opened in Houston as well. We usually drop by after dinner. My go to drink is the Earl grey milk tea with 3Js (3Js for short). It comes with pudding jelly, grass jelly and black pearls. Why pay for extra for each topping if you can get a drink that comes with it. They have 2 sizes (regular or Large). You can also set the sugar level from 0 to 100 (70% is regular) and ice level (full, less or no ice). I usually have Large with 50% sugar and less ice. My wife likes the Lychee Oolong with black pearls. You will just need to get and find what tickles your taste buds. They have a rewards program if you are willing to share your mobile number that you enter when you place your order. Place is clean and was renovated during Covid. Tables and chairs are on both sides of the room. Games are gone now after Covid. Staff is pretty efficient. It doesn't take long to get your order. They will call out your number when order is ready. read more

Gong Cha - Earl grey milk tea with 3Js - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

My go-to drink here is the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea. I did get the sweetness adjusted to 70% and enjoyed it a lot more compared to the 100%. My friends got the Honey Green Tea and Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's. Both were delicious but the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea still has the number 1 spot for me. The bobaristas made our drinks and moved the line very quickly even when it was busy on National Boba Day. They were also super sweet as well. There are a fair amount of tables inside to sit and I would recommend bringing a jacket as it can get cold if you are going to be there for a prolonged period of time. My only critique was the Wi-Fi was very spotty and slow so if you need strong Wi-Fi this may not be the best place. They also have a rewards program that you can sign up for by providing your phone number for deals as well. read more

Gong Cha - Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea (left), Honey Green Tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been here a few times and what sets them apart from the many tea and boba shops in the same shopping center is they have unique drinks. The latest tea I tried was the mango milk tea. It's sweet, flavorful, fresh fruit, good combinations. The dragon fruit jelly didn't add anything to it. Could have done without it, or rather have mango poppers. They make the drinks fast as it's always many employees working there. Clean space. Overall, one of my go-to boba spots when I'm in the area. read more

Gong Cha - Mango Milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I got the wintermelon milk tea with boba (extra 75 cents). It's 75 cents extra if you want to get your drink hot. When you buy the gingerbread man bottle without the drink, it's random, and you can't ask for the one you want. read more

I got a taro with boba Twas good with 50% sugar and it just filled me up. There are many more things to try :) Come and enjoy your boba vibe is good and service is good as well! Cheers read more

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Located in Dun Huang Plaza in Chinatown where there are tons of competing boba tea cafes, but this remains one of my go-to stops for my boba fix! Compared to other cafes, they offer some unique drinks with cheese foam. I ordered the mango tea with cheese foam and crystal boba. The cheese foam gave it a great salty and sweet flavor. They also give a coupon for your birthday. I definitely recommend! read more

Gong Cha - Mango with cheese foam and crystal boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Es nuestro lugar de boba favorito pero vinimos por primera vez a esta locación y dijeron que ya no preparan más la bebida que le gusta a mi novia. Ella tuvo que pedir otra cosa. -2 estrellas por eso. read more

I love stopping by this location for this sparkling lychee drink with star jelly 1/2 sweet & extra ice. It's so refreshing! The sitting area is very spacious and the staff are always friendly. They usually give mobile coupons and $5 off for your birthday! read more

Gong Cha - Sparkling lychee with star jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I received this: Gong cha: Happy National Coffee Day! BOGO on Coffee Drinks! Celebrate National and International Coffee Day with us! We are offering an exclusive Buy 1 Get 1 Free on all coffee products from 9/29 to 10/1. This is the second time I came to this store with a promotion on phone. The guy looked at me and treated me like I begged on something. Maybe this is the last time I come here the previous time he told me this is no use when I show him the promotion on phone. Gong Cha should train your staffs more polite and respectful with customers read more

The Sparkling Lychee with Mango Popping Pearls was phenomenal. As the biggest fan of anything lychee and a lover of bubbly drinks, this drink was made for me. Definitely a sweet drink and almost like a soda. Hands down the best drink ever! Gong Cha was popping at night, and there's definitely something for everyone on the menu. read more

Gong Cha - Sparkling Lychee with Mango Popping Pearls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of my favorite places to get boba in Houston. I got the regular-size dirty brown sugar milk tea. The tea was really good, and I loved the brown sugar flavor in the tea itself to complement the flavor of the tapioca pearls. It's definitely on the sweeter side, but they have plenty of options to reduce the sugar content (i.e., 70%, 50%, etc.). The boba was sweet and chewy. Also, the place was nice to sit in, and has a very chill and trendy vibe. My only quibble with the place was that the price was steep, even for boba (~$5.50 for a regular size), but honestly it's worth it for the quality of the tea and boba. I was surprised the milk foam on top of the drink was sour, so would recommend asking to take that off if you don't like sour flavors. Can't wait to visit again next time I'm in Chinatown! read more

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Very clean and good service. The Brown sugar one was good but the Crème Brûlée was over the top. They have a huge selection, but I am not sure that I will try something else because this was soooo good. read more

Third time is the charm! So cliche... But it is the truth for this location. This is my third try and absolutely the best. I first tried a drink from Gong Cha a few years ago, when they first opened. I don't remember being too impressed. Ditto for the second try. The third try however has won me over. I got a pearl milk tea and the flavors were fantastic. Strong tea flavor with a milky consistency and then a hint of what tasted like caramel. So yummy! I got no sugar sweetness level and there was still a hint of sweetness from the boba. This was perfect for me. Interior is lined with tables on either side. They have board games for those interested. Music isn't too loud so you can ever have a conversation inside. read more

Gong Cha - Boba Pearl Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good drinks! Lots of people so i usually take it to go. Strawberry matcha is so yummy!

We visit Gong Cha at this and their other locations pretty regularly. This is probably the most reliable in terms of flavor and quality. Our family has different lactose tolernaces; Gong Cha never dissappoints by offering plenty of options to make the perfect and refreshing drink. Our favorite drinks are: - Dirty brown sugar milk tea - Grean tea with honey - Taro milk - Lemon wintermenol basil seeds - Lemon ai-yu white pearl - Passion fruit yogurt We will continue to visit this location and others. We encourage you to give them a try and hopefully you find a drink that will keep you coming back. read more

I got the dirty brown sugar boba and I thought it was really good. The boba is on the chewier side but not too chewy like other places. The drink itself was pretty sweet. I went when it was busy and there were about 5 people in front of me. I think one of them had a large group so it took a while to get to the front but once I ordered it was super quick. There are also games there so it is a good hang out spot with friends! read more

Gong Cha - dirty brown sugar milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here on a Friday evening with a friend after having dinner nearby because all of the other dessert places nearby were already closed, and he craving something sweet! The establishment was fairly popular, and there was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. The menu is quite extensive, and I had a difficult time ordering because it all sounded yummy! They were out of an ingredient for the drink I wanted, so I settled on the second choice which was an earl grey tea with tapioca, pudding, and herbal jelly. Asked for 50% sweetness, which I felt was the perfect amount. My friend enjoyed his drink as well and really enjoyed the texture and size of the tapioca. Luckily we were able to snag the last open table as it became available. Worth a return trip for a refreshing beverage. read more

Gong Cha - Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gong cha makes one of the best taro milk teas I have ever had. I like to order it 50% less sugar and 50% less ice. The boba is not too soft and not too firm. It's perfect. They work pretty fast and it is spacious inside. Parking can be a headache though, especially on the weekends so beware. Otherwise I highly recommend. read more

Gong Cha - Taro milk tea. One of the best taro milk teas I've ever had - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Family go to. I always grab the Qq passion fruit tea and wife grabs the matcha latte. We go to most locations. This one has a odd odor though but drinks taste fine. read more

Gong Cha - Matcha Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The place was neat and look alike with every Gong Cha that we visited in and outside of United States. Service was okay there was no extra ordinary. We ordered Early Grey Tea with Milk Foam and the Brown Sugar which is really good. I appreciate the taste as it is not milky and you can really savor the tea taste. It was a good experience and visit. Thank you! read more

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I remember the day they opened, there was a long line outside for hours. With so many tea places in neighborhood, this place does leave its mark. Good ambiance and great tea are a solid combo to beat. They sure can invest a little in behind the counter and interior organization/cleanup/finishing. It has a great potential to be that top boba place in town. It's just not there yet. read more

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After a horrible lunch at R house. it was very nice to hang out and have a drink at Gong Cha. Delicious! My boy loves the caramel chocolate slush with pearls. Place is clean and friendly staffs. read more

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Definitely a great face for milk tea. Staff are extremely friendly with hilarious personalities. Got my fav Taro Milk tea and it was fantastic. read more

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omg no way i don't even have a photo of my drink.. was living in the moment too much xD but i got the earl grey milk tea with the 3 J's (jellies) as a lil sweet snack. boba is good and so were the jellies! not mind blowing but still satisfied my cravings as i played mahjong and sipped on my yummy drink heh ~ read more

GONG CHA wish your bubble tea was perfect like mine? GONG CHA. Anyways. This place was one of the top bubble tea places that I went to. Ordered the lychee oolong tea and regular milk tea. The lychee oolong kinda sort of reminds me of the sweet tamarind asian candy and the regular milk tea was just super. It wasn't too sweet nor too bitter. The pearls weren't too chewy nor too hard. I also see that the matcha red bean is on the top drinks twice either by mistake or coincidence. I don't know how I feel about the red bean but definitely looking to try something new like that next time. Staff was nice and polite. Not sure if there were bigger sizes but I'm sure they have it. I think we only got smalls because we ate too much or drank too much. I was very disappointed that we didn't make a second trip here before heading back home but definitely would come back if a Gong Cha is ever around. read more

Gong Cha - Lychee oolong in front of original milk teas - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Good but maybe a little overhyped? It was extremely packed and loud. Drinks came out fairly quick. The boba were excellent, extremely soft. Towards closing time, an employee started flickering the lights to signal closing time. I thought it was rude. I get it was closing time but was there not a different way to indicate it? read more

Gong Cha - Matcha slush, match red bean milk tea and dirty brown sugar milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let me tell you all about a place named GONG CHA I love it so much that I put it in a SONG CHA If you don't come here, then you drink the WRONG CHA The best Boba place this side of Hong KONG CHA It's the Boba spot to which Barbie does BELONG CHA And all the boys stare, mouths open, hanging TONGUE CHA Watch her small steps like your grandad watched Neil ARMSTRONG CHA I won't visit the moon til the moon has GONG CHA Students love it more than they love Beer PONG CHA It's so addictive they could put it in a BONG CHA My flagpole makes your bf's look like a little PRONG CHA But I know you'll forgive him if he takes you to GONG CHA Each cup has more balls than a game of PING PONG CHA Take tiny sips in an attempt to PROLONG CHA Hide in the back like you're in the VIETCONG CHA People will do anything to get more GONG CHA If it was a wrestler, it would be STRONG CHA If it was a sexy outfit, it would be a THONG CHA And when it covered up, it would put on a SARONG CHA And if you wanna see someone in heels, go to GONG CHA If you wanna bring it, it's already been BRONG CHA My gf loves the tea more than she loves my DONG CHA And by the way my gf says my dong's really LONG CHA But she'll only stay with me if I take her to GONG CHA WHAT I was going to write this review the day this shop opened but that would have been a little "Gong Ho." What to get: Brown Sugar Milk Tea, or Brown Sugar Oolong Milk Tea (not on menu, but they'll make it for you), hot (if they actually make it hot) or cold, it's wonderful What not to get: STDs, so just be careful out there kids. Yes they have amazing drinks, but the main reason I'm in love with this location is the wonderful employees. The tall guy who always dyes his hair (like, often) who I consider a friend - sadly he moved to Sharetea - life goes on. The girl who works at every busy-AF place in Dun Huang, Tien (sp?). And all the other wonderful Gong Cha employees who treat me like a King, or like Prince, in 1999, in Minneapolis, but wayyyyy more humid than Minneapolis. More like a Mega-apolis. Love this location: - Consistently good tea - Sometimes, they will make the Oolong Brown Sugar Milk Tea (not on menu) for me - So busy, so great for people watching, and sometimes hotpeople watching - They will usually serve you (begrudgingly) right up until closing time, and rarely close early - They don't close their bathrooms early unlike their eternal Dun Huang rival, Sharetea - As unfriendly as KFT can be, Gong Cha is friendly. So, so friendly. Angels, one and all Bad points: - Lines are extremely long, even longer than my oh hi - $5 credit card minimum - People smoking at the door and outside need to GTFO. Gong Cha is a wonderful international bubble tea chain which I first tried in NYC. Some of the locations have really unfriendly employees (cough cough Queens and Manhattan), whereas others are awesome (cough cough Toronto and this one), but all of them put out a consistently delicious product. The Brown Sugar Milk Tea rivals the very best chain store examples of how good Boba can be. It's milky, perfect, and has that deep brown sugar taste that gives it a real texture difference from your average milk tea. The hot version is wonderful in cold weather, and the cold version is delicious in any weather. I prefer the Sharetea version (Okinawa), but it's a close contest and mixing it with Oolong here (not on menu, but they might do it for you) is a great way of switching it up. While I still prefer the Okinawa (same type of tea) at Sharetea just down the road (or rather round the corner in the same plaza), Gong Cha is a wonderful addition to the Bellaire Houston drink-and-dessert East Asian scene, which is one of the best Chinatown-areas in North America. And one way in which it absolutely matches Sharetea is in how nice the employees here are. And if the Triads come after you outside this place, you're in front of the wrong place - that's "Gang Cha." read more

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If you like wintermelon milk teas, this is probably one of the best wintermelon milk teas that I've had! I highly recommend. I get it with half sugar, less ice, and regular boba. This is honestly the only drink that I get here. This location is always really busy, which is a good sign of it being really good! It's also a great place to hangout and catch up with friends. It's pretty noisy with how busy it is. Sometimes my friends and I would come here to grab boba and sit and catch up. read more

We tried going next door but their line was out the door. Stopped by Gong Cha instead since there was more seating and we always liked all the drinks we got here. Tried a new item for dessert. Green tea cake= yum. I love the cake but I was the only one in the group that did. Everyone loved their own drinks though. Mango yogurt was a blast with the kids. Can't go wrong w/Taro milk tea and a new Little star fruit green tea either. Never had a bad drink from this place. Only complaint is line can get long and waits can be a while...but I guess that's just because they are good and means things will stay fresh read more

Gong Cha - Lemon Aiyu with white pearl - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love to hate on Gong Cha - "the lines are too long, the prices are too high!" - but when I'm inevitably dragged along by my group of friends, I always find that I can't hate it as much as I want to. Yes, there might be a wait or some steep prices, but the drinks never fail to disappoint. My thoughts on several menu items: Strawberry Milk Tea: A special menu item and part of their "Strawberry Series," this sucker tastes like the best version of strawberry milk you've ever had (with real strawberry pieces to boot!) I got it with 30% sweetness and it still tasted delicious with a full flavor, so do keep in mind the strawberry syrup/flavoring probably imparts a huge chunk of sugar to start with. Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3Js: I ordered this expecting 3 jellies, but was pleasantly surprised to find a mix of herbal jelly, pudding, and tapioca instead. I also ordered this one at 30% sweetness, which was perfect - the bergamot essence didn't get covered up by a toothache-inducing amount of sugar. Since the sinkers are built in to the price, it's one of the better value options if you like chewing on things. Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Probably the most exorbitant milk tea I've ever had in my life, this gal boasts a nutty/aromatic brown sugar syrup and a luscious layer of milk foam topping. I think I actually like this milk foam drink more than the ones at Tea Top, though at ~$6 a cup it won't be a frequent choice. Lemon Juice White Pearl & Ai-yu: If I'm feeling super health conscious (well...provided that my diet allows for boba) this is my choice. It's ridiculously refreshing if you like tart and bright flavors. I've only ever seen white pearls in Gong Cha - they're kinda like bouncy firm jello, not as sticky or chewy as conventional tapioca because they have maybe 5-10% the calories. Ai-yu jelly tastes like citrus and fig, and although it's still sweet, it won't weigh you down like tapioca. I'll very *reluctantly* be back...haha...those egg waffles look too good to pass up... read more

Gong Cha - dirty brown sugar milk tea (comes with milk foam topping) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I come to this place pretty regularly for bubble tea because I love it! Everyone is super nice and their drinks come out very fast. This is my go to bubble tea place in Chinatown. It also has a great environment where you can sit down while drinking your drink. read more

Gong Cha - Mango Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Gong Cha is one of my go-to places for tapioca. There's a reason why this palce always has a line to the door.. it's good! My personal favorites are: brown sugar milk tea, wintermelon lemon tea, QQ passionfruit green tea, and earl grey milk tea w/ 3Js. Although their drinks are little pricier than other surrounding shops, I believe they taste better. read more

Gong Cha - Creme brûlée Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yummy drinks, the boba was good and drinks came out pretty quick. Spacious and nice for studying when not full read more

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Small place, good ambience with a variety of drinks. Their seasonal drinks are great this summer. read more

Gong Cha - Inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Management needs to re-train or hire better staff that cares about what they're doing and their customers. The girl taking order, Teresa needs a lesson in customer service, specifically not txting on her phone while taking orders. I ordered and tell her what I wanted, why keep on repeating what it comes with?? I know what it comes with, I just want it the way I tell you. I asked her if they have waffles, her response was "we haven't sold that here for 4 months". Who the F wants to know how long you haven't been serving it?? A simple "no, we don't have that anymore" would be fine. Poor judgment, immature. I included the receipt to show I was there and I'm not making this up. read more

Gong Cha - This picture is to show I'm not making this up - Bubble Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Every time I get my massage for Oasis, I treat myself with some Carmel bubble tea from this gem. The service is quick, the teas are cheap/ affordable, and they taste good! What more can one want?! read more

The Gong Cha franchise has finally landed in Houston and yours truly could not be any more stoked. (#1) This is one of the major legit boba chains that have performed extremely well in Asian markets throughout the world. Houston is certainly deserving of a location but with so many boba options and so many other Gong Chas world wide, how does this location stack up? Fairly well, I'd say. Often times boba in the states doesn't compare to Asia, but typically Gong Cha gets pretty close. They're one of the more consistent brands with lightly flavored teas rather than sugary, powdery concoctions from the other brands. As a result, it's hard for me to say no when it comes to just about any of their awesome flavors. Their classic "milk tea" is a great way to start for Gong Cha noobs. I'm usually a bigger fan of their pearl milk tea, which has a dash of sweetness and a creaminess from the milk. The lemon watermelon with basil seeds is a perfect summer drink and their milk foam green tea is usually the *one* to get. Though when done well, their lychee oolong and earl grey milk tea is excellent. Like many bubble tea spots, this is an easy hangout for a lot of youngins, especially those in the Asian community. There aren't a ton of tables, but people seem to make do at just about any time of the day. I typically avoid the later evening crowds by rocking an afternoon appearance but even then I still see tables of people socializing over boba. For me, this is going to be one of the better boba places in the city. They've got a cool and efficient staff and they've done a good job at meeting the demand thus far. __________ (#1) Happy Lemon next? read more

1st time at this spot! I got the strawberry milk tea and the flavor is just the same as the other locations. It's a good thing! read more

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