Great flavors. Interesting menu. Still working ky way through the menu but so far it's all been…read moregreat.

Strolling along Smith St, we were lured on to this place but the numerous accolades posted across…read morethe window. It looks like a hole in the wall (read: dumpy) so I figured the food must be good! Was the food good? It was alright. My bf enjoyed the shrimp dumplings, but I didn't love the earthy/musty notes. We also got the short rib beef, and the meat was quite tender and tasty. BUT for a place advertised as "cheap eats" with "generous portions" this $19 dish with five (yes I counted) bite sized pieces in the portion (served with rice and veg) was underwhelming in size. This was a case of over promise and under deliver.

I recently tried Clover Smoothie and Tea, and honestly, I really liked it. The place was clean and…read morehad a chill, relaxed vibe, which made it a nice spot to just stop in and grab something refreshing. I ordered a matcha latte and the original açaí bowl. The matcha latte was really smooth and not too sweet, which I liked. Sometimes matcha can taste kind of bitter, but this one was balanced and tasted fresh. It was light and easy to drink, not too heavy. The açaí bowl was probably my favorite. The base was thick and flavorful, not watery at all. The fruit on top tasted fresh and sweet, and the granola added a nice crunch that made everything come together. It felt filling but still healthy, which is exactly what I wanted. The staff were friendly, and my order came out pretty fast, so that was a plus. Overall, everything felt well-made and worth the price. I'd definitely go back again and would recommend it if you're looking for something fresh, healthy, and actually tasty.

A nice and clean spot for something healthy from smoothies to açaí bowls. They also have a window…read moreopen, so you can order without going inside for runners on the go. I ordered the Kale Oasis ($12), which was tasty and refreshing. I also liked the coconut cream swirled into the drink, which gave it a creamier texture and flavor. It's a tad pricey, but great when you want something healthier but still delicious.

Cute cafe with plenty of seating. I got a drink to go, but the inside was well-lit and…read morewell-decorated. Received the Jasmine Green Tea latte with bubbles. Drinks are standard. Bubbles are good and not stale. Service was fast.

Cute cafe on the corner with so many options! Ordering is one on large screens along the wall or…read moretablets at the counter. There is bar seating as well as a variety of tables and chairs, making this place ideal for a meet up. I ordered the iced Organic Matcha Milky Strawberry with almond milk, and regular sugar. One thing I liked about these tablets is that it did have some recommended suggestions of what the best milk and sugar level would be for each drink. I found this drink was a little boring and wish I had ordered a topping like cheese foam in addition to it, but was served in a cute plastic mason jar looking cup. My friend got the Creamy Real Taro Paste Bobo with organic oat milk, milk tea and light ice. I had also selected the option to sample the Taro, but sadly was not offered any. This drink was much more exciting and I really enjoyed the unique flavors and texture when I got to try several sips of it. Again, one thing that really stood out was the variety of selections one could make when customizing their drink. This place looks like it has rotating/seasonal options and an interesting food menu as well and so I do plan on returning!

Banh Mi is delicious!!!! Walked in around 5 PM on a Monday, and they were quick to help me to my…read moreorder. I ordered a Grilled Pork Banh Mi with medium spicy, and sat in the AC'd store while they prepared my food. Got my hot bag, then went on my way towards Prospect Park. Due to unforeseen events, I ate my Banh Mi about 2 hours later, while it was still warm enough, this banh mi was still absolutely delicious. The sandwich has a slight kick (pretty strong for medium), but it was definitely not overwhelming. Pickled veggies are fresh, crispy, and not overpowering either. The meat was delicious!!! Grilled perfectly, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Bun is also delicious. I don't know what to say, didn't try their pho or boba, but their banh mi is worth a visit, and a return visit. I was super happy that this place didn't opt for the usual mayo bland dressing that most Viet places use, but they kept their sandwich juicy yet not heavy. Great food.

After an extended absence from this location (though I'm certain I visited after my review), I…read moredropped in for, what else? Summer Rolls! I've been to the three locations, assuming they're the same owners. It was clean and cool (A/C) when I arrived. I placed my order at the counter and picked it up when ready. They'll call your number. I ordered the Combo which was one Garden and one Summer (with Shrimp). In no time it was ready. I just had Garden Rolls last week at a neighboring competitor (a new spot) which turned out to be disappointing (read my review). Today's rolls were what they're supposed to be: the rice paper was thin and tender to the bite. The Garden Roll included cucumbers and mint (shredded carrots absent. Or maybe it's supposed to be without?) and the Summer roll lined up the shrimp which was visible through the rice paper. Both were delicious. Important key to these rolls is the peanut dipping sauce. Theirs was thick enough but with the ability to dip those yummy rolls with every bite. Satisfied customer and will return.

Clean small boba shop, no wait to order via kiosk on a Friday evening. They were doing student…read morediscounts, as well as a free drink promotion if you leave a google review! I ordered a Cheesy Grape, which came out quick and was delicious. They're playing music in there, but it's relatively quiet, there are four small tables, with outlets and Wi-Fi! It could be a good place to study if you're able to grab a table in time during the day. We'll probably be coming back!

My quest for more bubble tea attain continues which a Yelp search takes my travels to Brooklyn…read more This business is very accessible via MTA NYC Transit A, C, R trains at Jay Street Metrotech station in Brooklyn, NYC. Willoughby Street has been bombarded with bubble tea businesses in recent years. Chihiro Tea is a very quaint little adorable tea shop with a Shiba theme. This business name in Japanese means "a thousand questions." Chi 千, thousand hiro 尋, search, seek Momoka Lemon 青柠桃桃, $8.50 Jasmine green tea with fresh lime and special peach sauce 茉莉绿茶配新鲜青柠和特制桃子酱。Chihiro Tea offers my favorite default topping grass jelly loeng4 fan2 涼粉 for $0.75 which was good and served chilled. The grass jelly was very minimal for paucity - total dismay. The entire drink was embedded with lime, lime pulp and fresh pieces of peach fruit. I wanted the supporting cast to be grass jelly and the lead to be Jasmine green tea, but this lime and heavy lime pulp were aggravating annoyance that stole the spotlight. I decribe the amount of herbal jelly topping to be scant, conveying insufficiency or minimalism. There were absolutely nothing alleged special of this peach sauce. I have chosen my default 30% sugar which highly counteracted with the lime. The lime and lime pulp were very strong. My drink tasted intensely sour, albeit refreshing. A lime drink is not my desideratum. Lime is not my interest. The woman cashier/ server Mattie was attentive, friendly welcoming who served with warm hospitality and patience for customer service. She permitted me to take a lot of photos for this review without any complaints as I could not resist this very cute adorable Shiba theme. If I could suggest to the owner for change of this drink ingredients either to remove of this lime and lime pulp, or significantly decreased the amount inputted. If I could, I could. For $0.75 as a paid topping it is my prerogative to have one quarter quantity of the drink size. The full ice melted entirely, but my drink sustained its coolness and was still chilled during my long-haul subway ride home. Disappointedly, there are no takeout drink menus.

This spot is still worth my attention. I love these wide variety of Bubble Teas, these working…read morekiosk for pick up, great customer service, and they take Apple Pay. Love it!

Delicious and flavorful drinks. Staff was very attentive…read moreand informative they answered all my questions and was very pleasant. I order the mango cheesecake drink and it was delicious. It's a small store front. No indoor seating but it's a small standing areas. My drink was flavorful and delicious 10/10

Unfortunately this place is closed ! We no longer have access to this really good boba chain!read more

After any meal there is always room for boba…read more I have a rewards account with Gong Cha and have been meaning to come to this location. It's a bit of hike for me but definitely worth it. They have a lot of options for milk foam, teas, coffees, and pearls. This time I got a milk foam brown sugar bubble tea with 25% sugar. I think there is already a lot of sugar in the drink so I always try to decrease the level. Service was incredibly quick and efficient. Only downside is the location is pretty small but it's close to prospect if you want to take a walk.

We picked up take out from here for dinner and we enjoyed most of the food. The Taiwanese Beef…read moreNoodle Soup was flavorful, on the saltier side - noodles were good, I found the beef pieces perfect, not too chewy. Husband tried the Spicy Sichuan Cold Noodle but he didn't find it to be spicy enough. Toddler enjoyed the Sesame Noodle. I also liked the flavor of the pan fried beef dumplings with the dipping sauce, but the wrappers definitely wasn't crispy for a take out order by the time we got home, probably best eaten fresh near the store. Would pass on the drinks. My lychee pop boba tea was ok but my husband's Thai iced tea had an artificial aftertaste. Would come back for the dumplings and noodles again.

There aren't too many Chinese spots in Cobble Hill, so I was looking forward to trying this spot…read moreout. It's a tiny shop with a couple tables on the street. Everything is already packaged in takeout containers, so best to enjoy at home. I ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup ($13.75) while the boyfriend got the Sweet Pork Bing ($10.25). We also each got our own Black Sugar Milk Tea ($5 each). The drink was standard, but pretty tiny. As for the food, the bing was pretty solid but messy to eat as it's held together with a thin scallion pancake with egg. This is a classic Taiwanese item to get for sure. I also enjoyed the beef noodle soup, but honestly pretty standard as well. While I'm glad I got to try this spot out, I don't think it stood out enough to me to come back. Plus, the price point is on the higher end being in Cobble Hill too.

Good quality store with both all of the standard fresh foods you'd expect from a neighborhood Asian…read moremarket, and some Japanese things that are harder to find elsewhere, including genmaicha (roasted rice green tea) both loose and in teabags. The onigiri are seemingly famous here, and they are pretty good--not as good as fully fresh down the street, of course, but the rice is cooked in a way that holds up well even hours later.

The market was nice and cozy small business owner vibe. Was looking forward to coming here for 50%…read moreoff during evenings (after 7pm I believe) and expected a huge crowd and no more selection but surprisingly not many people. I sadly didn't see anything appealing but I really wanted to try something so I got a bunch of onigiris, mostly shrimp tempura, eel avocado, and pork belly. I really regret buying them as the onigiris without any sauce like tempura and pork belly immediately fell apart. The wrapping didn't unravel the way it usually does and the rice doesn't stick together like it usually does either. Either way they seemed reallllly un fresh like more than days old. Even when I buy onigiris and save them for 2 days later they never come out looking like this. So surprised at this poor execution. Taste wasn't any better either for any of the onigiri I bought. Microwaving it helped it be better in terms of the rice not being as hard but still really hard. I would not get this again or recommend getting this. The rest of the shop seemed fine though, there were sales and samples of good assortment of goodies!

I needed a place with WiFi to take a Zoom call before an IRL meeting in this neighborhood…read more Squarrel fit the bill and did the job! I love board games and wanted to see one in NYC when i was there. When I got there, it was packed with what I perceived to be high schoolers playing a game. Someone left after I ordered, so I was lucky to snag not just a table, but a corner table with an outlet. Score! The strawberry matcha was very good and didn't keep me up at night--sometimes matcha (aka caffeine) does that to me. They also have dumplings! I would've gotten some if I was hungrier. Good energy and vibes and they have other fun drinks too. Service was kind and patient with me when I couldn't decide what to order. They were also kind (to let me take a call there although I didn't really talk) in letting me know I had to leave (I didn't do anything, everyone had to leave) to make room for a weekly nighttime board game group. Would be back if I'm in the area!

This is a very cute little cafe. They sell coffee and pastries and they have board games you can…read moreplay. They have the most interesting chess board I've ever seen. It's vertical. Now I feel like I have to get one. Cute shop with a nice chill vibe. I had a chocolate croissant that was delicious. Will definitely check it out again.