If you like a good proportion of boba and a balanced taste, KOI is your spot. It's my new favorite spot, and I legitimately would choose to go here over Boba Guys and Yifang. Don't get me wrong, Boba Guys probably have the most quality ingredients and Yifang has a great selection, but KOI wins in a minimalist way and really speaks to the purist in me. The Golden Bubble Milk Tea reminds me of my childhood.
In a sea of too-sweet-junk-food boba (ahem, Coco), stingy boba proportions (ahem, Kung Fu Tea) and absolute trash (ahem, ViVi), it's so refreshing to find a spot like this that delivers...
Read moreFirst time I've seen 50Lan on the east coast since I moved out of the city - it was very nice. The cashier even did the respectful two-handed hand over receipt thing which I was pleasantly surprised by.
The golden boba was tasty honeyish fragrant and just the right amount of chewy, my 70% sugar and less-ice order was a generously perfect ratio of boba to tea.
Very pleased with everything about the visit. Ample seating outside in Union Sq Park, one row of bench seating along the wall indoors. Store front faces the park, since it was a bit unclear on Google maps where the...
Read moreExtremely delicious! I got the Jasmine Green Tea with Golden Boba Pearls (all-natural cane sugar tapioca). Very refreshing! And the optional $5 cup-carry bag is cute, and fits most cups and thermuses! The staff is very friendly, with fast and efficient service. One of the best new Boba Spots in town! Perfect place for spilling tea with the girls, but don't spill the boba! It's...
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