xing fu tang Lafayette 幸福堂 — Restaurant in Paris

Xing Fu Tang is a Taiwanese bubble tea chain established in 2018 in Taipei. They are especially known for their hand made brown sugar tapioca pearls, produced in open view so customers can watch the process. One of their signature items is the Flaming Brown Sugar Boba Milk, where the brown sugar caramelization is done in front of the customer with a torch.

They have expanded internationally with more than 150 locations around the world as of 2023.

🍹 Menu and Drinks

Xing Fu Tang’s menu focuses mainly on brown sugar based milk teas and similar flavors. Some of the most popular drinks include: • Flaming Brown Sugar Boba Milk • Gold Foil Brown Sugar Boba Milk (with 24K edible gold) • Classic Boba Milk Tea • Seasonal fruit teas, herbal jelly options, and limited edition flavors

The menu is often short and refined, prioritizing consistency and craftsmanship over quantity.

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✅ Strengths and Highlights Fresh, visible preparation Watching the pearls being cooked and coated in brown sugar gives a sense of authenticity and transparency. Excellent tapioca texture The pearls are soft and chewy in just the right way, freshly made throughout the day. Great presentation The torched sugar layer and gold foil options make every drink feel special and very photogenic. Signature flavor balance The caramelized brown sugar flavor blends well with creamy milk, giving a deep and comforting sweetness.

⚠️ Weaknesses and Criticisms Very sweet Drinks can be overly sugary for those who prefer lighter teas. A “less sugar” option is not always available in every branch. Inconsistent pearl texture Depending on the branch or timing, the pearls can sometimes be too soft or too firm. Price Slightly higher than most bubble tea shops, especially given the serving size. Limited variety The focus on brown sugar drinks means fewer flavor options for people who prefer fruit teas or lighter milk teas. Tea flavor can be weak The rich sugar and milk sometimes overpower the tea itself, making the drink taste more like...

We would not visit this rubbish shop again, neither recommending it to anyone.

We do understand you only have limited seating, but it is not the reason why your staff rude to us. We are, a family of four with two kids, got wet in heavy rain. However your staff had never care our situation and rudely commanded us to leave within 20 mins.

The worst thing is, when we asked for a less sweet bubble tea, your male chinese staff shouted to us badly. At last, my kids were not only felt shocked but also scary in their 1st Paris travel.

I don't understand that a world-wide famous brand, in fact we had wonderful drinks in Hong Kong, Taiwan and London. But so disappointed in the centre of Paris, next to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann . What a...

I honestly didn’t feel welcome. I ordered the bubble tea crème brûlée and they told me at around 7 pm that I can’t sit and it’s only to go orders but I tried to negotiate to be able to sit and finish my drink. I ordered and iced bubble tea but it was hot kind of so I told them they told me that the perls are hot so I suggested that they give me another cup so it cools down the worker told me he can’t give me another cup and he can’t close the cup for me again either so I can shake it with the ice. So I pay six and half euros for a drink and can’t give get a plastic cup?...