Boba Whale — Restaurant in New York

The best bubble tea spot in UES! For years the only choice in bubble tea/boba was Vivi, but Boba Whale is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Boba Whale serves Indonesian coffee, bubble tea favorites, and desserts. Love that they have southeast Asian ingredients and flavors in desserts -- kaya jam!!

I ordered one of their signature milk teas, oolong milk tea and added grass jelly. The oolong actually has flavor and the milk had a rich taste. Love their version! They have small and large sizes, the total for my small customized milk tea was average, about $7. Worth it for the taste imo. Can't wait to try other flavors and the desserts next.

Not much seating room so don't expect to hang out in big groups, but service was quick and friendly - all I...

I visited Boba Whale in the late evening following more than 4 stars review at 10.30pm just before it closed, the service was still amazing with the smile as if they were just opened in the morning. I personally am a Boba lover and needed a good one after a long day tour of NYC during my visit from Dubai. Surprisingly the sweetness and taste is just right. The Honeydew, Strawberry, and Taro takeaways were amazing. I also tasted original Boba for dine in, everything is just right. Just before I left and Ambulance stopped in front of the shop, I thought there was an emergency, but apparently the driver preferred Boba instead of Coffee for her long night shift. Well done Boba Whale, you have not only provided good quality Boba but saved a lot...

Today was their grand opening! At 5pm, they had a party-sized tray of free traditional Indonesian (?) food for grabs! Additionally, Boba Whale also had a Buy 1 Get 1 (today only)!! The store was flocked with members of the owners' friends and family who came out to support them. The owner served each and every customer with a smile and warmth. It appears some options are brewed teas while others are made from a powder. Ice and sugar levels can be customized. Toppings are an...