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    Yaya Tea - Elmhurst

    3.9 (101 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
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    Yaya Chicken (S) RB and Lychee Tree
    Annie L.

    Yaya Tea has always been one of my favorite places to go for boba and a quick bite. I remember when Yaya Tea in Elmhurst opened back when I was in high school - I haven't visited too frequently in the past few years because I was away for university, but I usually try to make time and make a stop back at this local gem. During this particular visit, I would've liked a little more attentiveness and care. I ordered a Lychee Tree with Aloe Vera (~$5) and an S Yaya Chicken Onigiri (~$4). Instead of Aloe Vera, I was given Pop Lychee instead. I also remember the place giving much more filling in the onigiri in the past. Nonetheless, I can't complain too much. It seemed like there was one cashier making the drinks and one person in the back making the food. Aside from me, there were about 3-4 groups of families coming in and out close to closing time, so given the short number of staff, they seemed to manage quite well. Plus, the low cost (~$9) is something worth highlighting. I feel this price point is hard to come by nowadays for boba and a small snack especially of decent-to-good quality.

    Sadia H.

    Yesterday, I went in with my niece to purchase an iced tea ("First Love"). I frequent this establishment approximately once a week when I am in town. Usually, service is impeccable but the last two trips (prior to this one) service from staff has been less than ideal. On one occasion, the unfriendly young lady (small stature, possibly Hispanic) behind the counter made a mistake on my order, realized her mistake, and did not apologize. Hence, I was prepared for a lackluster service the third time around. But the young lady (Cindy) was very cheerful and attentive AND she recognized me and my dietary needs (I had conveyed to her earlier this summer that I am a diabetic who is always looking for a low-sugar drink). Prompted by her friendliness, I sought her assistance in helping me buy a sticker displayed on the wall. She replied that the stick was from a local event and she wasn't sure if they had any more. However, she was certain they had bags from that event and if I wanted one. Living in California and always nostalgic for my neighborhood, I was excited to purchase it. But she went and gave it to me free of charge! Thank you so much, Cindy, we need more hospitable staff servers like you

    Onigiri
    Polly H.

    I love the onigiri. I like the one with seaweed, the one with ginger chicken (Yum!) and the one with spicy tuna. I found one onigiri the one just tuna to be plain. There was a huge wait for my food, but luckily I was on my lunch break, so I could wait 20 minutes. Fair warning. They make everything fresh here, so set aside wait time. They have a wall of hoodies, Japanese snacks, and cute random things. I see that they have cute merch inside with hats of boba and cute Instagrammable map and adorable sayings which I am a huge fan of...and why I return.

    Onigiri
    Mohima M.

    They messed up on our order and didn't give us any salmon onigiri when we ordered two. But these are the best filling and satisfying Onigiri I've had so far. It's super cute inside and they sell a lot of different merch like hats which is cute!

    Interior
    Nalicia S.

    I was super excited about this spot because of the onigiri and bubble tea. While it wasn't horrible, I wasn't impressed. The spot itself is nestled between a few other restaurants and tucked away from the main road. It is a cozy spot with cute decor. Because of COVID, it was closed off for seating. I ordered several onigiri, including the popular Yaya Chicken. A small size is $3 and a large is $5. I was underwhelmed by the onigiri. It was very salty and had minimal chicken. It wasn't like the other onigiris I'd had in the past. While I'm happy I tried it, I wouldn't return. Their bubble tea was not too bad and standard for bubble tea. They have a decent amount of flavors, and offer fruit and freshly brewed teas. Prices were standard as well. Overall, it's not a bad spot to grab bubble tea and something to munch on, especially since there's a park 1 block away. And, if you're a fan of saltier onigiri, then go for it!

    Hoyman L.

    Came here on the run for a snack. Hasn't had lunch so I was starving. Ordered two rice balance or Onigiri. One spam and the other shrimp tempura. Came out piping hot. Thought they would generally let rice cool a bit. But doesn't matter, I was starving. Rice balls were good. Wish there was a bit more spam or perhaps a full slice of spam in the middle, but it turned out to be strips of spam evenly distributed. Tempura was on point. Would have been even better with eel sauce and some masago rather than just mayo. Washed it all down with a large iced milk tea. That milk tea sans boba was on point!! Enjoy! And bon appetit!

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    Simon W.

    I've visited Yaya Tea Garden in the past and wasn't wowed but while in the general vicinity waiting for my dinner take out, I decided to give Yaya Tea another try. Having been given guidance that perhaps I should note that I wanted a stronger flavor in my tea when ordering, I did exactly so and was rewarded with a better version than I had previously received. This time I tried a cold Oolong Milk Tea which definitely had a stronger tea flavor for sure. There was plenty of ice in my drink which may have filtered down the flavor a bit. It was only slightly sweet which I'll know to up the next time I visit as it didn't feel sweet enough. The restaurant has a great welcoming feel with a few tables and some plush bench seating. There were a number of pricey but unique bagged snacks and treats. Finally the staff are friendly and accommodating if you ask for recommendations.

    Small Shrimp Tempura Crab Meat Rice Ball, Small Japanese Rice Ball, Lychee Tree, and First Car
    Cynthia L.

    Yaya has debut in Queens! Yay!!! Yaya have always been a good snacking and chilling spot in Chinatown. It's the perfect rest stop for drinks, rice balls, and takoyaki balls. My hubby and I stopped by here after our afternoon neighborhood stroll. This location is bright, cozy, and nicely decorated with such Queens pride. We both shared two drinks and two rice balls. For rice balls, we got the Shrimp Tempura Crab Meat Rice Ball and the Japanese Rice Ball. Shrimp Tempura Crab Meat was crispy and quite tasty. Japanese was great and my favorite of the two, it comes with seaweed, crab meat, and pieces of boiled egg (although I remember it being scrambled). For drinks we enjoyed the Lychee Tree and First Car. Of course, each drink comes with a cute little message taped at the bottom - nice little life reminders! I absolutely will be coming back! I wish Yaya much success and welcome to the neighborhood!

    Peach white tea
    Anna L.

    Cute tea shop which also has onigiri. They also carry adorable bubble tea merchandise! Even the bags were adorable. Small and lavender but not useful for carrying much else. There is also a message on the bottom of each cup. Nice little surprises. I had a peach white tea which was pretty good, but where this place shines is the onigiris. They are fresh and comes with a variety of flavors as well as a small or large size. I tried the yaya chicken and yaya shrimp, both which has seaweed in it. I wasn't fond of the chicken's flavor but I loved the shrimp tempura one! Highly recommended! They were warm and the shrimp tempura was still crispy.

    Left to right: salmon, chicken, yaya chicken
    Bradley T.

    Smooth and quick transaction. Time from order to leaving with food was 60 seconds. How?? Got their Boyfriend and Lychee green tea iced. Both magical drinks but the Boyfriend takes the cake. I know they list the flavors as mango, lychee, and white tea but honestly I feel like they might've sprinkled a bit of love in there too. Their onigiri are pleasantly plump with just the right ratio of filling to rice. They're the perfect to-go food. I recommend their Yaya Chicken and Salmon onigiri.

    The Hulk with mango stars
    Monicka C.

    This was my first time at Yaya and it was pretty good. Order: - The Hulk regular sweetness, no ice, with mango stars (4/5) Pros: - A lot of drinks to choose from - Drinks are tasty - They sell food/snacks ~ Yaya is famous for their rice balls and they also have pocky, hi-chew, etc. - Service was fast and nice Cons: - Credit card minimum of $10 Overall: - A great bubble tea spot in Elmhurst. If I'm in the area, I'll be sure to visit again.

    Salmon onigiri...not much filling
    Hui L.

    I'm so glad there's a Queens branch so I don't have to trek out all the way to Manhattan to get decently priced, good quality rice balls. After trying the Japanese rice ball, I have to say that it's my favorite one by far. It's got the most filling (imo) amd best bang for your buck. I also got the salmon and yaya chicken one as well. The salmon one is just...a small amount of salmon meat in between rice. It'd be awesome if they could add some kind of smoky flavor or sauce to the salmon meat. The squid one is passable. Aka there's a reason why there's no heart next to it on the menu...it was just three pieces of what tasted like fishballs and rice. Would not get this one again. The yaya chicken is a bit spicy. I love that it comes with the seaweed salad. Filling wise it's not as plentiful as the Japanese one (imo). Also tried the boyfriend tea...mango and lychee go well together! I like the little motivational sayings on the side of the cups and taped to the bottom. They also sell Asian snacks on the side and store-branded merch (glass bottles with bear ears as the bottle cap, thermoses in the cutest colors and even large glass drinking bottles, plushies etc).

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    First, be careful when walking into this establishment as it's a TIGHT squeeze and you immediately…read morewalk up a small staircase to get to the counter. If you're new to Kung Fu Tea, you can expect many different options when ordering boba! Slushies, teas, milk teas - there's something for everyone. What my husband and I both love about Kung Fu Tea is that they have LOTS of topping options! Traditional boba, jellies, popping bobas - many different flavors of each type. This makes customizing your drink so much more fun! Also, please note that this is NOT a hangout-type spot. They literally have one table in here so it's best to just grab your drink and go.

    Kung Fu Tea in Astoria never disappoints! I recently placed an online order and everything about…read morethe experience was smooth, quick, and super satisfying. I ordered three different milk teas -- the Regular Pistachio Milk Tea, Roasted Chestnut Milk Tea, and Rosehip Milk Tea -- and every one of them hit the spot. The Pistachio Milk Tea was rich, nutty, and creamy -- definitely a standout! Even better, I got it for free thanks to a promo for orders over $15. Who doesn't love a good deal AND a great drink? The Roasted Chestnut Milk Tea had a warm, toasty flavor and was perfectly balanced with light sweetness and less ice. The Rosehip Milk Tea was floral, smooth, and comforting, with just the right level of sweetness. All the drinks came exactly as ordered, with boba and customized sugar/ice levels. Prices were reasonable, and the $6.90 discount on top of that was a sweet bonus. Even after tax, the total came to just $16.39 -- an absolute win. Highly recommend Kung Fu Tea for consistent quality, great flavor options, and awesome promos. Will definitely be back!

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    Both Tea & Milk's signature and classic drinks are always very memorable to me throughout the years…read moreI have been going there for boba tea breaks. The fruit-based drinks are mainly made from fresh/real (not frozen) fruits. The vibrant colors of their drinks in pics/videos via different social media platforms are getting more and more viral by the day. Ambiance: Not much but just a storefront + 2 small tables/chairs along with a bench. Restroom: None, you're out of luck! Service: Fast & attentive staff all the time even during their busiest hours. Everyone was just so genuine and friendly to be around. Came here to the Astoria location during their 11th year anniversary promotion yesterday. First 100 customers in line would receive a limited-edition sippy glass tumbler with attached boba straw & removable lid cover with his/her in-store purchase. They accept both cash and debit/credit card. The line was effectively managed with no line cutters, no arguing, and nothing crazy going on. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience. Lots of people have still showed up despite the really cold weather & down-pouring. Nothing gonna stop me from getting the cute glassware. Store opened and promotion started at 12:05pm. Everyone just ordered one by one towards the front when it was his/her turn. The Vietnamese Cloud Coffee was $7.52 (after tax). Hot/iced + medium/large drinks have different set of prices btw. Staff then handed me the glassware & a free sampler bowl of their soon-to-launch either lemongrass chicken/pork rice bowl after accepting payment. Portion was definitely more on the generous side to say the least. Devoured the sampler bowl in 15 mins because I was hungry & aside from keeping the rain not getting into the food. Flavorful lemongrass chicken + appetizing pickled carrot + fresh, crunchy sliced cucumber laid on a blanket of fluffy white rice. All the ingredients went well together. This is something I would definitely buy for lunch/dinner if this item ever gets added to the menu in the future. I ordered a hot Vietnamese Cloud Coffee, a new drink on the menu. My first time actually ordering a hot drink from Tea & Milk. Usually go for the iced drinks but I was feeling quite cold. So, I needed something hot to hold in my hands. Vietnamese Cloud Coffee - Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee) is made with egg yolks + Vietnamese coffee powder. Lastly, it's lightly sweetened with condensed milk to give off an all-around creamy texture and taste similar to tiramisu. Something created with such simple ingredients yet could feel so soothing at the same time. A hot coffee-based drink on a cold, rainy day is like a snuggly hug. Staff called out your name when it was ready for pickup. Love starting my day off with the strong flavor of Vietnamese coffee! By far, this might actually be the best tasting Vietnamese coffee I have had in all my years. And, I'm usually not a coffee person either. Didn't taste watered down and/or heavily sweetened at all. Everything's just right. Definitely would be going back next time for other coffee/fruit tea drinks.

    First time trying tea and milk. I ordered the iced ceremonial strawberry matcha tea latte with oat…read moremilk. The strawberry puree adds a kick to the matcha. Different than the one that I have tried! I did not have to wait long to get my drinks after ordering which is always a plus!

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    HeyTea is my new obsession. Obviously obviously. Quality tea drinks that actually taste like tea,…read moreand unlike the other locations the wait tends to be pretty bearable, even on the weekend. Although a pro tip is to firstly order from the app (for the discounts and rewards) and then if there IS a wait, just walk a block over and kill sometime in the LIC food hall (maybe grab a snack to go with your tea drink). You could also hit up naisnow and get egg tarts (my personal fave egg tarts in the city right now) and have a little food crawl of sorts. HeyTea is delicious and always pumping out drinks no matter the time of day at this location. It's a small space and there's a relatively big team handling all the orders that keep coming in but they have always been patient and despite being busy never been too frazzled to help me out.

    Stopped by Heytea and wow -- this tiny joint was packed. Definitely a sign it's doing something…read moreright. We showed up and ended up waiting a bit, only to realize (too late) that we could've ordered online ahead of time. Pro tip: save yourself the wait and order in advance! That said, they do have a kiosk inside, which helps move things along once you're there. The bubble tea itself was pretty good -- fresh, flavorful, and nicely balanced. The boba had a good chew, and the sweetness level was on point. Not the absolute best I've ever had, but definitely solid and worth coming back for. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood. Just plan ahead if you don't love waiting in tight spaces!

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