Aesthetically pleasing but definitely on the pricier end. Conveniently located in Ktown, Machi Machi is a good grab and go spot for tea. I came on a Friday night around 7:30 pm and the store had a couple customers inside. There's a kiosk to order from, and we got our orders relatively quickly. I got the seasonal mango cream smoothie with jelly pearl and grapefruit jelly. I paid more to get the reusable bottle - what can I say, I'm a sucker for something reusable. The bottle itself is not the largest, especially for the price you're paying. But I will say, they were quite generous with the toppings inside, and everything tasted fresh. The mango and grapefruit flavors were quite prominent, and I loved how every sip got the drink plus all the toppings. Would definitely come back, but I'd probably buy a drink without the reusable cup this time ;) read more

Machi Machi - Mango cream smoothie with jelly pearl and grapefruit jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The mango cream smoothie is legit one of the best things I've had this summer. Machi Machi never failed to surprise me: their NEW Grapefruit Green Tea series and Coffee Milk Tea series are straight-up FIRE. ＊Mango Cream Smoothie w. Jelly Pearl & Grapefruit Jelly 葡萄柚奶蓋芒果晶球 $9.45 The dreamiest tropical drink combo, aka 楊枝甘露 in a cup! The drink was loaded with real mango chunks, jelly pearls (my fav), and grapefruit jelly. ＊Roasted Meringue Coffee Milk Tea 烤蛋白霜咖啡奶茶 $8.25 I opened the lid to scoop up the torched meringue and it was so fluffy Like a dessert in one sip, slightly caramelized. The combo of coffee and milk tea reminds me of HK style yuan yang (鴛鴦), while the aroma of the tea base is more like the one from taiwanese boba shops.  ＊Strawberry Latte w. Panna Cotta 奶酪草莓鮮奶 $8.45 Their no.1 bestselling and my all-time favorite drink. It is on the pricier side but you can find actual strawberry bits in the drink. Definitely on the sweeter side.  * The above drinks are fixed sugar and contain dairy. read more

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Machi Machi in Ktown is located inside a small food hall with a few vendors inside. I ordered the drinks using the kiosk. I was debating between a few drinks and ended up choosing the green tea Creme brulee with red bean. The Creme brulee was like a foam on top. I liked my drink! read more

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As many others mentioned, it's expensive for what you get. The drink itself is tasty but doesn't quite hold a candle to the options in the Bay Area! :) Service was quick and it's located in a fun location though! read more

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I've been here a handful of times but honestly don't understand the hype. I got the signature plum this time (have tried panna cotta, crème brûlée, normal milk tea, brown sugar milk tea). They're just okay and the plum one is below average. Bottle is cute though... read more

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Conveniently located in Koreatown and a large enough lobby area to accomodate a line without having to worry about standing in the busy sidewalk. All orders are processed via kiosk. Keep your receipt for the order number, and wait for it to be called! No seating though, so you'll be standing there a few minutes (closer to 10-15 minutes for my group). We ordered the bottled drinks, they were very cute and ended up being delicious! Plus you can keep the cute plastic bottle. But if you wanna drink it with a straw, you have to hold on to the little metal bottle cap. Mine was the grapefruit drink. They have so many options and different drinks though! I'd definitely go back, but keep in mind the potential wait time, especially if it's busy! read more

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3.5 Good, but pricey and a small serving size for what you get And more often than not, quite a wait for your drink! Grapefruit slush (good, but needed a large; the grapefruit inside eats up a lot of space you should have for juice) The lattes with panna cota are good too! Not great! But feel small too read more

Machi Machi - Grapefruit slush (good, but needed a large; the grapefruit inside eats up a lot of space you should have for juice) - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I had dinner with friends, and since we were in Koreatown, I knew I had to revisit this spot. Tanghulu has been all over social media, and the last time I tried it here, it was fantastic. They have a self-service kiosk where you can place and pay for your order, and within minutes, it's ready. I went for the strawberry tanghulu again, and it did not disappoint. The candy coating was perfectly crisp, and the sweetness was just right--such a satisfying treat to end the night. My only gripe was that the strawberries were ridiculously large, which made me wonder if they were unnaturally grown. That aside, it was still an amazing dessert experience. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area! read more

Machi Machi - Strawberry Tanghulu - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not sure why this place has such a low rating - this is a solid bubble tea option in Ktown with interesting and creative drinks. There isn't really any seating; you order at the kiosks and then grab and go. There's also a korean corn dog and tanghulu stall in the building. I've gotten their jasmine green tea with plum jelly (refreshing and delicious but definitely a little too sweet - I don't think I could adjust the sugar level on this one); the jasmine milk tea with panna cotta (the panna cotta was a nice surprise: it's subtly sweet and milky and isn't hard to slurp up with the straw); and the mango pomelo drink with jelly (also good but fixed sugar amount so on the sweeter side). Their non-boba drinks come in cute bottles as well with screw on tops. Drinks are definitely pricey though, and it can get really crowded inside but overall I think this is a great spot. read more

Machi Machi - jasmine milk tea with panna cotta and the mango pomelo drink with jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I usually visit Machi Machi when I visit Koreatown. Definitely a worth a visit if you're in the area. The wait can be a bit long when the place is crowded and it's typically pretty crowded. There's also a mochi donut shop next to this location, which is nice when you're waiting for your order. I usually just get their panna cotta. I've tried both their Matcha Panna Cotta and Strawberry Latte Panna Cotta. Tbh, I didn't really like their Matcha Panna Cotta since it was pretty bitter. It just didn't seem high quality and was lowkey kind of bland. Would not get that again. I recommend their Strawberry Latte Panna Cotta since that is decent. The strawberry one is kinda grainy with seeds (which I don't mind) and I love the panna cotta bits at the end. Overall though, I would say it's definitely more for the aesthetic rather for actual high quality boba. Expensive and IMO, not worth it. Drinks are pretty average. What you're really paying for is for the unique bottle. read more

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Machi Machi, a Taipei-born tea shop, has locations all over the world. Machi Machi's first United States location is in NYC located in 33 W 32nd Street and shares space with Jongro Rice Hotdog, Tanghulu, and Mochi Mochi Donut. When you walk in, there are 3 chairs on the left against the wall and self checkout kiosks on the right to use and order. Machi Machi is famous for its fresh teas, cream cheese foam, and milk teas. I ordered a Shizuoka Matcha Milk Tea with Panna Cotta. The ice level was fixed, but you can adjust the sugar levels. I waited about 15 minutes for my order to be ready. I think it'll be a better system to have the order number displayed instead of saying the order number at the pickup window. This would give you the flexibility to order from the other places down the hallway and roam around in the space. The Shizuoka Matcha Milk Tea with Panna Cotta comes in a special Machi Machi bottle. I never had panna cotta with matcha and it was a wonderful combination. The matcha was high quality and complemented the creamy sweetness of the panna cotta. I enjoyed every sip. The price was a bit steep ($9.21 includes tax), but I think it is worth a try. read more

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4 stars. In the midst of dozens upon dozens of boba shops, its hard to standout. Machi Machi has a fair amount of creative drinks and one of their novelties is their unique bottles. My drink costed around $10 and honestly the portion wasn't that large. I was a little bit disappointed that the bottle was plastic, but it's still a cute design and you can reuse it afterwards. The tea quality of my drink wasn't exceptional in any way but the panna cotta added a nice sweetness and texture to the drink. I wish they gave more drink for how much I'm paying, but it was still a nice drink to sip on. read more

Machi Machi - Black Milk tea with pamna cotta - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite places in k-town for their cute panna cotta bottled drinks. It's a small, grab and go place that's also conjoined with another Korean corn dog shop and a mochi donuts shop. Once you enter, you'll need to order at one of the three kiosks located on the right side of the establishment. After entering your phone number, you'll receive a text notification when your drink is ready. Note that there are multiple kiosks, including one outside (which I believe is specifically for the corn dog shop.) (if you see lines form on busy days, make sure you're on the correct line). Service tends to be faster on weekdays, while weekends are typically busier. I recently tried their new, limited-time corn milk tea and absolutely loved the concept and presentation. They were generous with the corn and cream, defs a must-try if you're a fan of sweet, creamy corn with a subtle tea flavor, or if you're simply looking to try something new. Another thing to note is that this drink feels more lukewarm than hot after being mixed with the colder corn cream. Highly recommend their panna cotta drinks (especially the classic milk tea version) - don't forget to break up the panna cotta before drinking. read more

Machi Machi - Creamy corn milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Scooped a taro panna cotta before jumping on the train. Yes it's a weird shared space and you can't hear your order number but I LOVED the packaging and the panna cotta was sweet and soft! read more

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Came here craving a drink while in Koreatown. As I looked through the menu in one of the kiosks, I noticed how incredibly expensive a lot of the drinks were. The cheapest one was the Handmade Brown Sugar Latte, which was around six dollars, while everything else was at seven or eight There was no seating, but the service was relatively quick. There's a window that separates you and the barista, and you'll be able to get the drink from them there. The aesthetic of the place was alright, with dark wood and three chairs that worked well as backdrops for taking photos of your drink. The Handmade Brown Sugar Latte itself was okay, but I don't know if it was worth six dollars. The flavor itself wasn't really too strong, and overall it was a bit lackluster. I don't know how their desserts are, but I'm hoping those are better than their drinks. read more

Machi Machi - Handmade Brown Sugar Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I was suggested to try this place and it was OK. The drink did taste really well. I ordered the brown sugar latte Boba and I think it would've been a little better if the cup was aligned with the brown sugar syrup. Unfortunately, by the time I got my drink back after a five minute walk, all of my syrup was at the bottom and it was kind of hard to shake it. However, their bobas were very good, I would definitely give them a try again and maybe try their drinks right away. Oh and for whatever reason I ordered one drink and I got one for free so that was a plus. Please note that this place is card only and you have to order on the kiosk. read more

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Tried the seasonal Corn Black Milk Tea! It was delicious and had a piece of torched corn on top! It was priced very steeply at $8.95 per cup. The drink itself was good though. The black milk tea was very fresh and fragrant. There were corn chunks in the cream top, and it was so fun! The drink is also served warm, so it was perfect for a chilly winter day. The store itself had three stands. Machi Machi was the first one, and there were Korean corn dog and tanghulu shops further in the back. Everything is ordered on a kiosk, so very convenient and easy. There was no seating inside though, so not very ideal to sip, snack, and chat here for a prolonged period of time. read more

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Pretty decent and aestethic drinks! Not a bad option if you're in Koreatown. I recommend the Strawberry Latte with Panna Cotta! This is a non-caffeinated drink that is creamy and decadent. They use real strawberry in it too! Good quality drink. Even my boyfriend - who isn't a big boba drinker - loves this! I also tried the Black Milk Tea with Panna Cotta. This drink was just okay to me. The black tea was pretty strong and the bitterness didn't match the creamy panna cotta very much. Definitely get it with the strawberry latte instead. read more

Machi Machi - Black Milk Tea & Strawberry Latte with Panna Cotta - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This location is really aesthetic to get a quick picture, but there is no seating so it is grab-and-go only. The teas are served in opaque cups which was little strange, almost everywhere uses clear cups. There are self-serve kiosks to order or you can order at the counter. There are a lot of different types of items on the menu from teas to smoothies, but there is not much of each actual item to choose. For example, there was no option for a matcha tea. Service was definitely slow despite there being 4 people behind the counter. It took more than 10 minutes for a fresh tea with boba to be made. There are 4 different sugar levels you can choose from and different ice levels. The price ($7.30) was on the higher end but around what is to be expected in the heart of Koreatown and near Herald Square/Penn Station. read more

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If you're a boba/milk tea aficionado then Machi Machi is a must-try. I initially came across Machi Machi whilst searching for boba in the area. I bookmarked them so hard. I was lured in by the aesthetically pleasing drinks in a rectangular bottle. I was most intrigued by the 2 toned drink which had panna cotta on the bottom. Milk tea and panna cotta sounded like a pretty delicious combo. I made my way here on a cold Tuesday afternoon and the shop wasn't busy at all. The shop looks pretty minimalist-esque with 3 floating chairs and art on the wall. There's also a few other grab and go shops towards the back where you can get korean hot dogs and other small bites. They're not a place to sip and chill, but more so grab and gtfo. The oversized paper menu is located next to the pick up window. They have a good selection of drinks such as fresh tea, milk tea, fresh fruit teas and teas with cheese. There's a screen showcasing the popular drinks and what they look like, which is helpful if you're indecisive. Not all drinks come in the reusable bottle so you'll have to look for the small icon on the menu that indicates if it'll be included. I ordered from one of the three kiosks, since no human was available to provide service. I went with a simple black milk tea with panna cotta and hot damn it was expensive. I think this is the most expensive drink I've bought. I believe I paid almost $10 for this drink. I for damn sure was going to reuse the crap out of the rectangular bottle. Anyways, the wait time for the drink was a tad bit long, especially since there was 3 people ahead of me. Once my order was up, the guy wiped down the bottle and asked if I wanted a carrying bag, which I gleefully accepted. The bag had their logo and sprinkle detailing all over it. I reused it, too. I wasn't able to drink the tea the same day because I had already bought boba from a different place and needed to finish it first (Biao Sugar a block down from Machi, lol). I took a straw to it the following day and I was impressed by the milk tea taste and the smoothness of the panna cotta. I could taste the tea in the milk and the panna cotta complimented it nicely. It wasn't too sweet nor too bland. The panna cotta was creamy and easily sipped up into the straw. I made sure to get every piece of cotta out of the bottle and get every drop of the milk tea. It was a pretty good treat to enjoy on my way to the port of airs. Overall, I enjoyed my drink and I appreciate my bottle, though it can be a challenge to clean. The quality of the drink was top draw and the most costly I've had. If I come across another location, I'll of course have to stop on by to try other teas. Machi Machi would make a great addition in the Bay Area, though already saturated with boba places they would stand out a bit from the crowd. read more

The corn dogs here are delicious and they have a lot of options for food. I do wish they had a bit of seating but overall the food and spot are nice and it's a cute grab and go spot! read more

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I came to Machi Machi on thanksgiving day around 8:30pm and it was busy since it was one of the few places that were open. (Heavily trafficked since there's another store with Machi Machi) I waited less than 30 minutes to get my order. It was just the line for the kiosk was long. They sent me a text message to let me know when my drink was ready, it was easy and simple! I really enjoyed the matcha strawberry cream cheese! Maybe I would have gotten less ice but I enjoyed this regardless. The matcha was strong and the strawberry cream cheese tasted like yogurt. I didn't mix the flavors together and I enjoy it that way! I rated it 4/5 because the prices were on the more expensive side because my drink was $9.75. read more

Machi Machi - Matcha strawberry cream cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

My colleague who's from Taipei said this is a popular chain there, so of course I had to check it out! I ordered the grapefruit green tea with grapefruit jelly ($8.45) and she ordered the mango cream smoothie with jelly pearl and grapefruit jelly ($9.45). These drinks were rather small in size and shaped like a whisky flask. It's very unique in that the jelly is formed at the bottom of the bottle and is rather firm there. The drink rests on top of the jelly and you have to poke it with your boba straw to penetrate through the barrier. It's such a refreshing drink! Expensive, but so worth it! They share a space with a Korean corn dog place so the pick-up counter can be a bit congested when it's busy. You order and pay at one of the 3 kiosks and pick up your drink at the counter when your number is called. The "I love you so machi" neon light is cute, but aside from that, the walls were pretty barren. There's only one small bench and no tables. This is not a place where you can sit to enjoy your drink. read more

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Order at the kiosk and pick up at the window when they call your number. Service is a bit slow since they are very busy making drinks. Variety of different types of drinks that offer and some are pretty unique from other places in the area. I ordered the grapefruit green tea slush. It was pretty good and they have grapefruit at the bottom. It wasn't too sweet either. Light and refreshing drink. No sitting area, but there are benches outside on the street. read more

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Machi Machi is a quick, food stall in korea town that sells boba! Order on a kiosk and get your drink pretty quickly. I got the taro milk tea with panna cotta. I like the panna cotta bit, but I wasn't a huge fan of the actual taro milk. My friend got the grapefruit drink which was tart, fruity, and refreshing. I also tried the black milk tea with panna cotta. It's an average milk tea, nothing spectacular. I wouldn't come back again. It was also nearly $10 for my drink. read more

This is my favorite boba shop in the city!! It's so cute and the drinks are so good! In terms of service, you are able to place an order online and/or through ordering machines when you walk in. There isn't a seating area inside the shop, so it's pretty much grab and go. The lines are always long, so I suggest ordering ahead! The drinks are amazing - there are a lot of customization options. You can customize the sugar, which to me is really important. My favorite is the matcha milk tea with panna cotta - it's creamy and flavorful, but doesn't feel too filling after you drink it. 10/10 suggest coming here!! read more

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~ Strawberry Latte w/ Panna Cotta ~ The Strawberry Latte has a smoothie like consistency, quite creamy but not heavy, as it is not too sweet (Huge + important compliments from Asians!) There are even some strawberry bits. The Panna Cotta have a weak milk flavour, people who love milk may felt it underwhelming, but I for one enjoyed it because I am not a big fan of the milk taste. ~ Grapefruit Green Tea Slush w/ Grapefruit Jelly ~ The grapefruit green tea slush is not too sour, not too sweet, and the hint of green tea gives it an additional refreshing note. The crunchy slush paired with grapefruit bits (when you bite into it the grapefruit flavour explodes into your mouth) and the bouncy grapefruit jelly is a great combination of different textures. Will I be back? Yes Although prices are at the higher end, but they tasted fresh with great flavours and textures. Drinks are well designed in cute little bottles, which we took home so we can reuse them. Will be back to try their other drinks! read more

Machi Machi - Strawberry Latte w/ Panna Cotta, Grapefruit Green Tea Slush w/ Grapefruit Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

From what I heard, this place is famous for Jay Chou(popular Taiwanese singer) being part of it. Very interesting and unique boba tea store, have some very interesting drinks. The cream cheese foam is the most popular one. I tried the fruit tea and brown sugar latte. Fruit tea was not tasty, overwhelmed with green tea. Brown sugar latte was actually good. There are a lot kiosk in front of the store to order. No in person ordering. Drinks get ready pretty fast, so there's not a long line. read more

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Pretty good place! I was in Koreatown walking around and my friend told me to come visit this place for their drinks. It's a small store and you order through a kiosk. I ended up getting the Strawberry Latte w/ Panna Cotta and I appreciated the decadency and fruitiness of the drink. The panna cotta definitely gave the drink it's creamier, denser texture and I thought that combination was really good. I appreciated that they used real strawberries for this and you can really taste it too. I genuinely enjoyed this drink and I would get it again. When I'm back in New York, this will be my stop to come back to in Koreatown! But I would definitely get the strawberry latte if you're here. read more

Machi Machi - Strawberry Latte w/ Panna Cotta - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Surprisingly good given the relatively low rating! Make sure that you order from the right kiosk/don't wait in the wrong line; the line for the tang hu lu is always super long, and it's very easy to get the two lines confused. We got a jasmine green tea, and the tea flavor was quite potent. The pearls also had a good bounce to them. It did taste a bit watered down though. Overall, happy that we discovered this place! Will definitely be back when craving boba! read more

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Date of Visit: 12/8/2022 Come by this cute boba milk tea shop located in Koreatown. The storefront was not obvious but interior is definitely cute. There are many options of Fresh Tea, Milk Tea, Cream Cheese Foam and Fresh Fruits. We got the Jasmine Green Tea with Plum Jello in a cute bottle. The bottom part was plum jello with a real plum and the top part was jasmine green tea with crushed ice. Love the sweet and sour taste mix with flavorful green tea. read more

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- eh it's a bit expensive for what you get - you're more so paying for the aesthetic than the drink itself - tastes decent - no seating inside - always super cramped and busy - order takes like 10-15 minutes read more

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What drew me to come inside was that they have kiosks to self-order. However, I was really in shock that a regular milk tea was $8?! With all the boba shops around I thought it had to be something special... it was not. I definitely regretted my purchase as I could've gotten a boba from Kung Fu tea for $3 less. If you're willing to pay for the convenience and not wait in a line to order, I'd recommend stopping here. If you'd rather boba for less money, I'd go elsewhere in KTown. read more

Look how cute the litte santa hats are!! Not sure how long they're giving them out for but Inknow it's for the holiday season but have to purchase the drinks in that come in the bottle. Don't remember the exact name but it's the one with strawberry and I love it!! Came here multiple times before and all the drinks I've had so far never disappointed. Service was good. It can get busy sometimes and alittle crowded but worth the try! read more

Machi Machi - strawberry drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the strawberry latte with pancotta! This shop is inside a little alley with other stores inside. Machi machi is the first shop & you order at the kiosks near the entrance. The drink itself tasted great but came out to ~$9 so it was a bit more on the expensive side. read more

Machi Machi - Strawberry Latte w/ pancotta - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I still love it even tho it's a bit pricy, the wait wasn't too bad, but there wasn't enough room indoor, we had to wait from the outside for like 10mins before we were able to find a corner indoor to wait. Brulee was my favorite, totally worth the calories, haha! read more

I came to visit Machi Machi at the height of their popularity last year, with their prettily packaged drinks plastered all over my IG feed. The line wasn't long (~2 people deep on a Tuesday afternoon) but it did take a while for me to receive my drink (~10-15min). I ordered the strawberry latte with panna cotta ($8.45) which was pretty, but ultimately a mediocre drink that was not worth the hype or price. The panna cotta is set quite firmly so it's not that great to eat with a straw on account of it being a choking hazard. The strawberry latte itself was bland and had neither a strawberry or milky taste to it. There was just no substance to this drink. Overall, underwhelming but pretty to look at. read more

Machi Machi - Strawberry Latte w/ Panna Cotta - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

the food was really good and we loveddd the cheese dog so much!! the fruit was also really good but the donuts were def the best!! the wait wasn't long at all and we got our stuff fast! they have different screens to order on for each thing so it's super easyy read more

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The corn black milk tea is pretty good but is definitely filling! I honestly liked the bits of corn, especially with boba, but if you're planning on trying this drink, I'd save room in your stomach for it. Would I order it again? Probably not, unless I was craving a savory dessert. There is a bit of a wait after you place your order, but the wait isn't too unreasonable. (I'd say 10-15 minutes the last time I visited.) There's no room to eat/drink indoors, but there's an shaded area outside. read more

Machi Machi - Corn black milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Such yummy drinks here but definitely on the pricey side! My favorites so far are the Strawberry Panna Cotta and Black Tea Creme Brulee (which we added taro balls to). I love milk tea but don't like tapioca balls so this was a great alternative with adding taro or the panna cotta at the bottom, which adds a different texture to the drink :) The large creme brulee drink was $13 though, so not sure if it's worth the price but definitely delicious! read more