I've been here before when they only offered bubble tea and I'm glad they've expanded to also offer…read morefood. The menu is limited and they offer mainly Hong Kong style snacks and rice/spaghetti dishes. It is a self-serve, no tip restaurant so you'll need to either order their their kiosk machines, or there's QR codes available on the table for you to order from your phone. We ordered their slippery egg chicken rice combo with Hong Kong style milk tea with aged tangerines, a slippery egg rice with pork chop, and also baked pork chop rice with curry sauce and cheese. The slippery egg rice was on point. The eggs were silky, moist and velvety , almost custard like in texture. It was also rich and savory. I like how the chicken was lightly fried without having too much breading. They used chicken thighs so it was moist, tender and well seasoned. The fried pork chop, which was similar to pork katsu, was perfectly fried with a crispy, well seasoned crust which adhered well to the meat. The meat was juicy and succulent. The curry had a mild kick which I liked and there were also little pieces of carrots and potatoes in it. The only thing was I felt there was a little too much sauce as I felt the rice was drenched in it, which made it a little too rich for my liking. The lemon tea with aged tangerines was my favorite. The lemon tea tasted authentic. One of the best I've had including the ones I've tried in the Hong Kong style cafes in nyc. The tea flavor is intense which I can tell it's not just from a tea bag. The tea was balanced well with aged tangerines which added more citrusy and a subtle earthy flavor. The drink is bold yet refreshing. I was told they have a slushy version so I would go back to try it next time. It is self serve as I mentioned before as you will have to go get your own cutlery, plates and napkins at the table by the register. The food came out shortly after I placed my order and the staff were all very friendly. This is a good options for a quick lunch/dinner and price is very reasonable as you can get a dish plus a drink for $20 and under and you don't have to tip. I would return again for sure.

Ordered HK Alley because of all the high ratings, but unfortunately, our experience was pretty bad…read more We ordered the XL Steak and HK Milk Tea. We paid full price and didn't get the discounted combo because we wanted to customize the steak temperature and sweetness of the drink. The XL Steak is described as a ribeye, but what we got was about 3.5 pieces of mystery meat full of tough gristle. We were spitting out every other bite because we literally couldn't chew through it. It honestly felt like they gave us whatever meat they had overstocked or left over. I also don't think they adjusted our milk tea. We requested 50% sweetness, but it wasn't sweet at all. It's not terrible and still drinkable, but definitely not what we expected. The steak was really bad, and unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Lots of time I pass by this place & never get the time to stop by! Even tho I love boba so much! So…read morethe other day I was like let's do this. I was the first customer of the day, after I walked in I genuinely felt very welcomed! The place was clean & well decorated! I had been to a lot of their chain stores but this one is different! I liked the vibe of the worker too. He was very kind, respectful! If I am on that area I will definitely stop by for my Brown sugar boba! Yumm..!

I stopped by this location and I think this is my favorite kung fu tea location. It's very clean…read moreand has cute decor, which makes it feel very welcoming just like the staff. Staff were very friendly and welcoming also. I don't have a go-to drink since I'm easily persuaded by the "new flavor" posters. I ordered the strawberry cream drink and I enjoyed it!

This place is a gem and really deserves to be highlighted! Although it looks like a small shop on…read moreMain Street in Metuchen, it's a booming and popular bubble tea place. Love coming here and seeing people from toddler age to folks with their grandparents. Bubble tea is for all! My husband loves to try the new fruity varieties that get added to the menu. Every few weeks there is a new, unique fruit combination that blows him away. I stick to my tried and true Thai iced tea with boba, and NOWHERE else has been able to compete. The details are what makes this place stand out. If you buy multiple drinks, they place your order in an adorable, reusable purple bag. Also, there is a rewards program. So if you're an avid boba drinker, make sure you sign up. Every few orders you can score a free bite to eat or bubble tea. Since it's a hit spot, this place can get packed at peak times (post work hours, and especially on weekends). So happy to have such a lovely shop in my town. Thanks, Akihi!

Today, 07/23/26, I checked out Akihi for the first time! It's 10 mins from my job & i happened to…read morebe in the area so I thought I'd give then a try! The inside, when I walked on to pick up my order, was very spacious and the esthetic was pretty! I ordered the summer slush with white pearls. It was so delicious! My order was done quick also! Would definitely come back!

We stumbled upon this place randomly while we were leaving the Marshall's plaza. There are a lot of…read moreoptions and some of them pretty unusual. I really like that they had 3 boba options: Brown sugar, Strawberry, and Honey. On their website there seems to be even more but they weren't advertised so maybe they weren't available at the time. The other boba listed on their website are Taro, Black Sesame, Mango, Chrysanthemum, and OneZo Triple. What we ordered: - Passion Fruit Green Tea with Strawberry Boba - Taro Sesame Milk Tea I am a big fan of the strawberry boba and both drinks were pretty good. I would definitely return to try out other things. I noticed that they also have ice cream as well There is a parking lot but it shares it with the other businesses and the apartment complex so it was limited. We snuck in a spot for "future residents". Not sure how much it is monitored but we were fine even though our drinks took a particularly long time. I think there might have been some issues with the order before us. They did apologize for the delay.

As I searched for a bubble tea shop in the area, I found this shop. I thought oh that must be new…read moresince I know that area and have never seen it before. To my surprise this shop is actually in an apartment complex. That's probably why it's a little out of the way and parking can be a concern as it's a private area. The spots near the shop all have signs on them so I am not sure if I was allowed to park there. By the register, I asked if it was okay to park there and they seemed unsure as well but said it should be fine to park and leave within the hour. It may designed in a way where you live in the complex and can just stop in without leaving the property which I have seen for a couple of these newer apartment buildings. The shop itself is fine, clean, small amount of seating. I think this may be the type of shop where I just pick up or get delivery from instead of bringing a big group to hang out for some bubble tea. I had ordered a Sesame milk tea. It was essentially a milk tea but sesame seeds were blended through it. It was gritty kinda like how red bean bobas are but not like sweet bean paste. It had that sesame seeds taste that you get from burger buns with sesame seeds on them. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but I can't say that's what it was. Maybe others like that as it's probably healthier than tapioca balls but I just was not into it. This shop online, prided itself on making their tapioca balls in house. I didn't get them cause I just wanted to try the shop and the balls were all $2+ add ons for whatever drinks I looked at. I didn't dislike coming here but I think if I come back I would order something else, probably something more flavorful

I ordered a taro smoothie, taste like a regular taro milk tea. The drink is all ice and not blended…read morewell.

I was there today with my two daughters Both my daughters…read moretried ordering I have to say I think the young gentlemen was knew as he did not know how to use most of the equipment in their which was not the problem because he was very much trying The problem was the girl coworker I am assuming she worked there but was too busy playing with her phone and not helping him at all. Needless to say the drinks were horrible but what was more horrible was the lack of help she was offering the young man The worst part was when he was struggling she laughed and walked away

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.

They offer Vivi bubble tea which we love. I especially like that the Oreo slush with tapioca boba…read more They were friendly and focused on my order.

Fresh fruit tea and milk tea. The flavors were unique compared to other bubble tea places. We got…read morevolcano, capricorn, black milk tea, and amazing acai. The worker was nice and the prices were reasonable. The store is small but fast service.

I've been going to this place when they first opened up, and I can't believe I'm just making a…read morereview now. This is the best bubble tea on the island. So many different flavors and many toppings to add. Their yogurt flavors sets it apart from other yogurt drinks in other shops. Every drink has a hint of the owners creativity and makes it that more delicious. Such a great shop to go visit. The cranes will get you hooked with cute little prizes. The workers there are very kind and helpful. I remember during Covid the owners would deliver their own bubble tea to their customers home. Despite the pandemic, their dedication and love for their craft never wavered or changed. If you haven't tried this spot, go now and grab a drink!

This spot is always a win! The staff is super friendly, and the service is consistently great. Boba…read morecomes out quickly, and every flavor I've tried has been a solid 10/10. I'm especially a fan of the brown sugar boba and cookies and cream boba--so good. The location itself is vibrant and has some really cute, Instagrammable spots. It's a perfect place to hang out, enjoy your boba, and even try your luck at the claw machines. Highly recommend!