Nice place to grab a cold drink and/or ice cream on a hot day!…read more Items ordered as of 6/2024: - Grapefruit Oolong Tea - $6.50 - Not too sweat and punchy grapefruit flavor. I found this very refreshing (especially when hot outside). - Yogurt Island - $8 - Interesting presentation! It's basically a series of rolled strawberry ice cream with fruit rolled into it. I actually liked this a lot. It wasn't too sweet either which was a plus for me.

A nice little grab-n-go spot, every drink I've had here is good, but the one that I keep going back…read morefor is the Crème Brûlée Brown Sugar Milk, it's sooo good! The prices are super reasonable, and the customer service is always great!

Came here on a Thursday night around 9pm after our show at the NJPAC and was surprised it was busy…read more They have 2 kiosk up front and they offer a variety of drinks, snacks and desserts. My friends and I ordered their toter tots, crispy chicken and chocolate bubble waffles with milk tea ice cream to share and I ordered their jasmine tea with cheese foam. Our order was ready a lot quicker than I had expected. The taiwanese crispy chicken was crispy, juicy and tender as they used chicken thighs for it. It was also well seasoned and tasted authentic. The tater tots were also perfectly fried as it was super crispy and they were sprinkled with the same seasoning as the chicken. The bubble waffle was the biggest surprise for me as I have never found a place that does it right (texture wise). This is the place! The waffle was crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside and the batter wasn't too floury as I have often found in other places. But that could also be because we ordered chocolate flavor so I should try their original next time. My only complaint is it didn't have enough chocolate taste for me. The milk tea ice cream, although wasn't the best I've had but it's decent and you can still taste the tea. My jasmine tea with cheese foam was fragrant and the cheese foam complimented the tea well and didn't make it overly filling. Overall, I really enjoyed everything I've ordered here and it's perfect for a mid day or late night snack and drink. I have been to other locations in the area and thought they're not as good as this one so I will have to come back to this location especially for their bubble waffles.

Delicious spot in Newark for Taiwanese snacks. We got the Szechuan popcorn chicken-- delicious ,…read moregreat flour to chicken ratio! ($9) it wasn't spicy enough (for spice lovers) but they were kind enough to add more we also tried the pineapple mango tea drink -- 30% sugar was more than enough because of the natural sugar !

I came across this really nice coffee shop in Newark @intrinsiccafe ! Definitely a great spot to…read moresit down drink coffee and do some work inside or outside when the weather is great! Plenty of shade outdoors to sit out there comfortably! If you ever around make sure to pass by! You won't regret it!

Cute little cafe! I…read morelived my Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was listed as hot but she was able to make it an iced coffee for me. The person working was really nice and accommodating. There were a few students in there with laptops doing school work. I was very happy with my visit and do recommend. I do wish I tried some of their baked goods because they looked scrumptious!

They amazing ice cream rolls. Mango mochi is my favorites…read morewith leeche slices. And love their milk shakes.

Stopped here after a visit to Prudential Center in Newark. I remember coming here when it first…read moreopened years ago. There are parking meters on the main street but they were not active just yet. I ordered the Matcha Roll, my husband got the special Banana Pudding roll and my son got the Ferrerol - which is honestly probably their best one! They used to make the matcha topped with strawberries back in the day and the flavor profile was much better. The Ferrerol is 10/10 the best one. The banana pudding was very fresh and delicious as well. They also have bubble tea and slushies!

I went to Yaya Tea on Sunday during NJIT's mini anime convention event. The atmosphere is clean,…read morebright, and cute. I've been here in the past for their onigiri, but I was surprised to see that they now have udon, snacks, and decorative pins for sale! I really like their onigiri, which you can get in either small or large sizes. My personal favorite is the ume onigiri, which is a tangy plum flavor. But if you want something with more protein, the salmon onigiris and the chicken onigiris are really good as well! The staff are welcoming and kind, and they were open to answer any questions we had. My husband and I shared 3 onigiris and an udon, and that was enough to fill us up! The shrimp tempura that came with the udon was delightfully crunchy and savory. All in all, I love how convenient this spot is for students, and I'll definitely be back to try more onigiri flavors!

I learned about Yaya Tea from a friend who lives around the area and had their rice balls for lunch…read moreone day. While Yaya Tea is most known for their teas and rice balls, I was feeling adventurous and decided to pick something up from their take out menu for lunch. I called in an order for vegetable yaki soba (extra charge for proteins) and was initially shocked and disappointed at the size of the container as it was much smaller than I had expected. However, my thoughts changed when I dug into the dish -- the noodles were packed to the brim of the container so I found the portion to be quite filling. I wasn't so terribly full, but at the same time, I also didn't need to procure additional snacks to get me through the rest of the workday. The flavor was good, albeit a little salty for my taste, and what really made the dish were the mushrooms that had a nice spongy texture that was reminiscent of animal protein, particularly Chinese food beef. Will be returning to try their other entrees and rice balls!

Such a cute spot! My book club and I had our meeting here, and the staff were so lovely and…read morewelcoming. The food was delicious, I just took off one star bc several ingredients were not available.

They only take Cash and Zelle for right now. The food was okay, The Salmon Avocado Oniguiri was my…read morefavorite out of everything we shared. I'm use to a little more salt in my food, so if you are the same, keep in mind that they do not use much here. I deducted an extra star because the Chicken Yakisoba ended up having a hair in it. They did end up taking it off my bill and were very apologetic for it. The Oniguiri was Very Large, good size for the price. A little hard to bite, might benefit from making smaller & serving 2. I believe kewpie mayo ontop. Salmon is cooked & shredded. Acai bowl was good, but only allows a choice of 3 toppings from a short varity list. Lemonade was just a powder mix. The ambiance was nice though! It was a cafe style in the front and had an outdoors garden space that was home-y and felt like being in your back yard. Some seating was covered so we were still able to go outside despite the light rain. There is also a few pretty birds you walk past on your way out back. There was quite a few steps though, and i did not see an alternate entry to the garden, so that specifically is not handicap friendly if it applies to you.

Loved it 100%! The mochi here is fresh, soft, and so delicious -- it honestly reminded me of a…read morewarm, comforting zeppole with that perfect chewy bite. The flavors were amazing, everything tasted super authentic, and the presentation was cute too. Definitely worth the stop and I'll be back!

The CUTEST packaging! We received our food later than expected and we're unexpectedly given an…read moreextra donut which was super nice. Mochi donuts for us are something that can be a hit or miss depending on how long they're cooked. These were a hit! So good and so many flavors to pick from which was so good. The corn dogs were also very very good!

I love kung fu tea! This place is a hit or miss. I come here ever so often as it's closest to home…read more The staff rotates frequently. On this specific visit, the guy at the counter was friendly. He mentioned he had just been there for about 2 weeks. I was ordering 3 drinks at the kiosk and a small group of girls kindly told me that the machine wasn't working. Seeing as he was the only person there, I took a chance even though he said he'd take my order. I have had other instances where the machine doesn't work and then magically starts working again so this seemed to be one of those times because it worked for me. Another girl came in after I placed my order, and before he started on my drinks, took her order on his side and prepared her order immediately. I did not appreciate that he did not make the drinks in the order in which it was received. The drinks were made correctly as requested and tasted delicious as usual. I ordered the passion fruit coconut milk tea with crystal bubbles and strawberry topping. As I saw him make mine, I thought it he wasn't putting enough of the topping as it was barely noticable visually, but upon tasting it, the flavor was there. The other two drinks were made correctly. There are some board games and 2 claw machines all of which are always a hit with my kid. Overall this visit was good, as long as the drinks come out correct, I will continue coming here when I'm in the mood for bubble tea.

I visited Kung Fu Tea on a weekday afternoon and ordered a cold green tea with the Wow bubbles for…read morea friend and a hot oolong milk tea with regular bubbles for me. As an infrequent visitor of Kung Fu Tea, I had no clue of the difference between regular bubbles and Wow bubbles, aside from the difference in price. I asked if I could sample the two different styles: The Wow bubbles are cooked in brown sugar for like 20 minutes so they are sweeter and have a caramelized taste to them, while the regular bubbles are cooked in sugar and honey and not as sweet. Service is friendly and speedy, so it took longer time for me to figure which bubbles to select than the preparation of the drinks. Through the app, you can rack up reward points for free upgrades to your drink, but as this location does not have a QR reader, make sure to offer them your phone number before you pay if you are ordering from the counter. My reward points from this purchase were not reflected in the app, but after a quick message to Kung Fu Tea via the "contact us" page with the receipt, the points were added just a few hours later. Kung Fu Tea is a solid choice if you're looking for bubble tea in the Rutgers-Newark area, especially as a student because this location takes Raider Dollars.

The broth was flavorful and rich…read more The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, featuring modern decor, spotless cleanliness, and a tidy layout. Portions are generously sized, offering good value for money, and the prices are fair. The staff was highly attentive and warm. There is some local parking but you have to look for it. Highly recommend.

Great little place! Order at the counter, several students and neighbors eating here on a Monday…read moreevening. Quick service, and everything is soooo fresh! I got udon with shrimp tempura, hubs got tonkotsu ramen with pork, one daughter got ramen w chicken broth and chicken meat in it, and the other daughter got 2 orders of California rolls (6pcs each). Prices were pretty reasonable, but i can see how some things can add up quickly. I was impressed that they had melon ramune to offer. Most places don't have that in stock. Great place and if I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely stop in!

Underwhelming. The karaage chicken had a weird taste; the 'fried' part didn't feel like a nice…read morecrispy chicken. My katsudon with the chicken katsu also had an odd flavor around the chicken. It was unsavory. I wouldn't go again sadly.

Bubbles were sooo hard not fresh at all and my matcha milk tea just tasted like milk and the matcha…read morewas thick and clumpy :( once I mixed the drink it tasted even worse and the matcha tasted spoiled. Located in Belleville bites and we were looking forward to a nice boba and fruit Sando but they did not have fruit sando today. Tried chicken and it was ok, better than the boba but literally a canned boba would've been better than this. How does this place have great reviews?? Never again