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Quaint, storied cafe with premium & bubble teas, plus made-to-order rice balls & other Asian snacks.
What to order: Yaya Chicken Rice Ball · Shrimp Tempura Rice Ball · BoyfriendFrom Google Maps reviews.
I’ve been going here since 2016, their drinks have changed a bit but are still enjoyable nonetheless. Their rice balls are my favorite in all of Brooklyn. I get the Yaya chicken( chicken and seaweed), the rice to meat ratio is perfect and well seasoned. The shrimp tempura is great as well as many other of the rice ball options. I’ve been to other locations across nyc and Long Island annd I’m always satisfied. Always comes out hot so I assume it is made to order. Great easy comfort meal.
Personally I love their rice balls, but their drinks changed they once had a flavor that I loved. I bought hundreds of taro bubble teas, but now they aren't the same. I will only be purchasing rice balls until I know it is fixed. I knew about this for a while, but I just remembered to leave a review.
I like their drinks and rice balls. My favorite is the yaya shrimp tempura onigiri. The store also sells cute accessories plus Japanese snacks and drinks. Service could be a little faster.
From the Dec 15, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.