Gong cha (Manners Street) — Restaurant in North Island

If you do not like (dairy) milk teas or are allergic to milk or lactose then your choices here will be limited to the much smaller menu of herbal and non-milk teas.They do not offer milk-substitutes like soy or almond, etc. It's a busy little store with a constant stream of customers, no doubt due to the fact that it has a captive market with no direct competition (except for a small kiosk several doors away). And the ability to concoct your own tea, whether it's a Masterpiece or a Frankenstein, must appeal to many.

The interior is cramped, since the already small space has big columns that split the floor-space into a very awkward layout. This is further limited by 2 lounge sets with large-footed chairs which hog most of the space. Navigating through the bodies and these to get a seat was challenging so it's better to visit during off-peak hours. It's a pity GC did not invest in better premises as it's a popular (fusion) tea-house".

As for their herbal tea, it was quite good although pricey. Their tiny topping was noticeably disproportionate to the cost which was not disclosed on the receipt and didn't make much difference to the overall taste either. GC is located next door to Hey Bread in...

Friendly staff, polite, efficient. Been there numerous time. This is my second place to go to get bubble tea. I try a nee favor every time. One of my most ordered flavor is strawberry green mill tea. Very strange combo but taste really good . Not overpowering. Simply delicious. I have recommended this flavor to fee of my friends and they all liked my recommendations. I order mine with no sugar and no ice . I think this place might little bit more expensive than my first preference. But I still occasionally stop by to treat myself after a long day. I never had to stay a line or wait long time on my order but have seen that this place can be really packed. Try and see it...

I always love GongCha drinks because they have such good recipes and variety too. This Gongcha is the same, however sometimes the service is slow. I'm sure they are understaffed, as they often only have one or two people running the whole shop and it is a busier area than other Gongcha locations I have been to. The staff are usually quite friendly though, especially the really tall middle-aged (I think) guy who always says hi when I come in. Would be helpful if they schedule more than one staff to work, especially on busy days so that the service is more efficient, but good job to those staff who work alone and do everything by themselves to their...