Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieCozy chain store featuring a wide variety of tea-infused drinks (some featuring pearls or milk foam) as well as frozen options.
From Google Maps reviews.
If you’re walking through Chinatown and need that perfect refresh, this spot hits every time. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gong Cha on Mott Street is hands down one of the best places in NYC to grab authentic bubble tea. Everything tastes incredibly fresh — you can tell the tea is brewed right and the boba has that perfect soft, chewy texture (never hard or mushy). In fact, they’re known for keeping things fresh, with tea and pearls prepared frequently throughout the day. O The menu is stacked with options, from cl
Boba tastes awful. The taro power didn’t even fully dissolve. I saw the guy put a scoop of power and shake it with water. Flavor is so awful and has sandy texture. The pearl is melting and must be from yesterday’s leftover. Boba is tiny and costed almost $9 .
Gong Cha certainly has tasty beverages, which help to beat the sweltering heat on an especially sunny and steamy late July day. 96° in the shade but perfect in the cool refreshing bliss of a Strawberry Cream Tea. Service can certainly be more friendly. The value is there and I will be back, hopefully greeted by a more happy and friendly team member.
From the Feb 13, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
