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    Vivi Bubble Tea

    3.8 (295 reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Takoyaki
    Chelsea W.

    Almost every time I'm in Chinatown, for over 10 years now, I've had to stop by ViVi Bubble Tea. Their drinks have always been the same quality, and they do introduce seasonal drinks periodically. And I almost always grab their takoyaki as a snack; while that dish has become more available over the years, ViVi has amazing takoyaki. The staff is always very nice, and service is fairly quick. Customers are always there, business is steady to busy for them, so quick service is important, and they succeed! The location is very convenient, in the heart of Chinatown, so it's nice to stop in, grab a little something, and continue on my way. The store is a bit spacious, so if I need to sit down for a few minutes, I can do that as well.

    Brown sugar boba tea and taro creme brulee
    Rachel T.

    Came here with my boyfriend after walking around Reading Terminal and craving bubble tea. Service was fast and we got a large brown sugar milk bubble tea and taro creme brulee tea. Both had milk caps which were pretty good and my boyfriend enjoyed his though I thought it was weirdly chewy in texture like you were swallowing small pieces of cake. My brown sugar bbt was a little too sweet for me. Our two drinks were pricey at $16 altogether. The cafe was really fun looking with Jenga pieces and places to sit. Could be fun to come back and hang out here!

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    Miles A.

    Nice little tea spot in the heart of Chinatown. Has seating inside and was good place to rest. They also have some small snack menu as well. Didn't get to try any of the food items this time. Ordering is pretty quick at the counter. Decent value and drink was good. Thanks

    Nehal A.

    A very nice store in Chinatown, lots of seating, some games available for groups to hangout. The fact I like about Vivi, they offer small snacks to order, alongside drinks. Their drinks menu is huge, offering almost all kinds of bubble teas. We ordered the crumble oreo drink, the fruit tea, popcorn chicken and Takoyaki. Drinks were amazing as expected, bubbles were soft and chewy. The fruit tea had lots of fruit and jelly. Popcorn chicken was moist and really well cooked. The takoyaki was disappointing to me. All of the pieces were overcooked, they appeared dark/burned. The inside didn't taste as good as other takoyakis I have had. Still this is an excellent bubble tea spot among many in this area.

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    I swear on my life this is true happened half an hour ago!!!!! It's so disgusting. It's the first time in my life that I drank a fly. I went to induce vomiting, and when I thought about the taste, I thought it was meat in my mouth. It's so disgusting. 用生命发誓真实的事情!!!!!真的tmd是我人生第一次喝到苍蝇。,一想到那种无法形容的口感还以为是肉在嘴巴里因为边吃饭边喝奶茶我还差点吞下去那个苍蝇还少了腿不知道是不是已经被我喝下去了 太恶心 我感觉我要去投胎了.当然我已经去催吐了 那种感觉不想再体验一次了 眼睛鼻子喉咙都很难受催吐!

    Lg Thai milk tea w/ bubbles
    Ju L.

    While my husband and my friends love Tea Do across the street, Vivi has become my go to for bubble tea. As a person who is very sensitive to caffeine, Tea Do's Thai milk tea is a bit too strong for me. I haven't really tried their other drinks since I always get the same thing, but their menu is huge. Their popcorn chicken is delicious too! Fresh off the fryer, it's hot, juicy and tender. A perfect pairing with your choice of bubble tea!

    New popcorn chicken portion size
    Jessalyn Y.

    I love vivi, the popcorn chicken and drinks are sooooo goooood!!! However, I realized recently the snack portion got smaller compared to what I used to get back then.. that's the only disappointing thing I could say about this place. Hopefully they bring back the original size.

    Mark N. T.

    After I finished a self-guided tour in Independence National Historical Park, I needed to go to the city hall in order to catch a SEPTA train to the airport. I was running. I was thirsty. I decided to stop by Chinatown in order to buy some energy dring. I found Vivi near the iconic Chinatown gate. I bought a cup of milk tea. I started to run again. I arrived in the city hall and went to Love Park. I could arrive Urban Station of SEPTA. The train that I tried to get had gone. While I was waiting for the next train. I finished the rest of the tea. It was so good. If you need to go to the airport, the tea will be a good energy drink!

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    Larry R.

    You cannot visit Chinatown and not walk around enjoying a refreshing bubble tea from this, the best establishment there is with the most incredible flavors. They turn bubble tea into an art form that must be experienced. The young, energetic workers take great pride in crafting out wonderful concoctions that will be sure to leave you happy and a lot healthier ‍. Come on and enjoy! Great music and free phone charging throughout. Unisex bathroom and large meeting tables in the back. This place is definitely a hit. Easily accessible from any and all inner city SEPTA routes and down the street from the Greyhound bus terminal and Thomas Jefferson regional rail station, PATCO Station, Market Frankford EL and Broad Street subways.

    Amanda U.

    This drink is absolutely beautiful. Honestly I don't even know the name. I just ordered it because it was advertised on their board It's a lemon lychee flavored drink. The whole drink was a majority ice and when you take the initial sip, it's not pleasant. Taste like lemon water. You have to mix the drink A LOT in order for it to taste decent and after the syrup at the bottom mixes, it's a decent fruit tea.

    Olivia T.

    It seems like a pretty popular bubble tea place in Chinatown so we stopped by and what a disappointment. The selections are limited and worse than the bubble tea cafes we have in Oklahoma and Texas. They don't even have smoothies! The limited selection of slushes they have aren't even anything delicious (maybe not to me). For two medium milk teas we paid $10! So expensive! We have better boba tea selections back home and I'm surprised this place was so popular because it's not even close to being anything close to good that I've had. After coming here my husband and I did not attempt to get bubble tea anywhere else in Philly because it was just terrible.

    Christina H.

    My first time trying bubble tea! I've wanted to try this for a while and got an opportunity today. A friend recommended this spot, so I decided to check it out. There were so many flavors and options to choose from! I tried the lychee and she got the peach aloe. Delicious! The texture of the bubbles was a new but enjoyable experience. Can't wait to try more!

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    Kelsey C.

    Freaking amazing!!! I had the Oreo creme brulee milk tea with the tapioca boba. I walked in here on a whim after my bf dropped me off to actually pick up some dim sum before we drove back home to Indy. So glad I did!!! Delicious and rich, a dessert really. The tapioca balls were really warm so I'm assuming that's because they were fresh? But the drink cooled off and it was perfect!!

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    their chicken was raw it was half cooked it gave me food poisoning and the boba tasted old i will NEVER go back

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