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At Yaya Tea, we're dedicated to serving up a taste of Tokyo in the heart of New York City. Inspired by our love for creative bubble tea flavors and Asian eats, we invite you to step into our cozy counter-serve nook. Our menu features an array of delicious options, including our s...

Yaya Tea

Bubble tea, japanese · New York

4.5 · 757 reviews Google
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About Yaya Tea

At Yaya Tea, we're dedicated to serving up a taste of Tokyo in the heart of New York City. Inspired by our love for creative bubble tea flavors and Asian eats, we invite you to step into our cozy counter-serve nook. Our menu features an array of delicious options, including our signature rice balls...

At Yaya Tea, we're dedicated to serving up a taste of Tokyo in the heart of New York City. Inspired by our love for creative bubble tea flavors and Asian eats, we invite you to step into our cozy counter-serve nook. Our menu features an array of delicious options, including our signature rice balls and other authentic dishes. Reviewers rave about our warm atmosphere, describing it as a hidden gem in the East Village. We're proud to offer exceptional service, with friendly staff always ready to help you navigate our menu. Come for the tea, stay for the vibes – we can't wait to serve you!

What Customers Say About Yaya Tea

Yaya Tea is loved for its delicious and unique bubble tea and onigiri. Customers rave about the variety of flavors, fresh ingredients, and generous portions, especially the onigiri. Some find the tea not sweet enough and note potential wait times due to limited staff.

Popular Dishes

onigiri (9) taro milk tea jasmine tea chicken onigiri shrimp onigiri Crawfish Japanese yakisoba

Best For

Quick Bite Casual Solo Dining

Tip: Order from the kiosk for a simple and quick experience. Check out the secret drinks menu for more options.

Features

🚗 Delivery

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Explore the area around Yaya Tea

Yaya Tea is located in New York, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Sinagoga de la Calle Eldridge (A 209m) — edificio histórico en Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos Hito histórico nacional
  • iglesia Mar y Tierra (A 354m) — iglesia histórica ubicada en Nueva York, Nueva York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • iglesia Católica de la Transfiguración (Manhattan) (A 390m) — Catholic church in Manhattan, New York City, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Museums

  • Museum at Eldridge Street (A 203m) — museum in a former synagogue in Manhattan Chinatown

Religious Buildings

  • Church of the Most Precious Blood, Manhattan (A 335m) — church in New York City, United States

Parks & Gardens

  • Sarah Roosevelt Park (A 392m) — park in Manhattan, New York, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • 97 Bowery (A 126m) — historic building in Manhattan, New York
  • Silence Please (A 296m)
  • Chinatown Fair (A 386m) — building in Chinatown, New York, United States
  • Loew's Canal Theatre (A 398m) — antiguo cine de Lower East Side, Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos

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Frequently asked questions about Yaya Tea

Yaya Tea is located at 51 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002, New York.
Near Yaya Tea you can find points of interest such as 97 Bowery, Museum at Eldridge Street, Sinagoga de la Calle Eldridge, Silence Please.
Yaya Tea offers bubble_tea;japanese cuisine.
Yaya Tea has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Yaya Tea offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Yaya Tea based on customer reviews are: onigiri, taro milk tea, jasmine tea, chicken onigiri, shrimp onigiri.
Yaya Tea is ideal for quick bites, casual dining, solo dining.
Yaya Tea is loved for its delicious and unique bubble tea and onigiri. Customers rave about the variety of flavors, fresh ingredients, and generous portions, especially the onigiri. Some find the tea not sweet enough and note potential wait times due to limited staff.
Order from the kiosk for a simple and quick experience. Check out the secret drinks menu for more options.
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Yaya Tea New York Reviews

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Naharay Andreu

Overall the Riceballs were good, but the shrimp tempura and spicy crawfish were my favorites!

Mary Hilal
Mary Hilal

Amazing space with plenty of seating. Nina was great and helped me decide which drink to get. Definitely recommend!

Jerrell Jones
Jerrell Jones

Hey Hey so I just took a date to YaYa's Tea Garden, and she really enjoyed herself. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was calm and quiet. The employees were also very friendly and nice. If you are ever in the Chinatown area. You should definitely check out YaYa's Tea Garden. The Bubble Teas🧋 are awesome, and so are the rice balls. It's pretty affordable, and you will have a good time, go and eat their today.

Jonathan
Jonathan

The yakisoba was absolutely delicious, it tasted similar to chicken teriyaki but with its own blend of flavors and the noodles had a very nice consistency. I would definitely recommend this dish paired with your bubble tea!

Fae LeDawson
Fae LeDawson

Great tea and a nice respite from all the noise of the city. Flavors are pumped but tasty, and I loved the strongly flavored lychee nata. The onigiri is also tasty, nicely sized, and tastes fresh. Prices are a good deal for 2025, about $5.50 per drink plus tip/tax. The interior is cool and calm with a few tables and a lovely minimalist aesthetic.

Sarah Parsons
Sarah Parsons

The tea and rice balls here are so yummy 😋 I had to come back multiple times during my trip because it was so good! I loved the shrimp tempura onigiri and the I love yaya tea. Will def be back!

Jovan H
Jovan H

Super good boba! Me- i hate when my drink is FULL of ice, because that means i get barely any drink and Yaya did not disappoint!!! They put the perfect amount of ice, and my drink had a few/little pieces when i was done so that was good. On top of that, drink was good, came out fast, and the people there were nice. Do recommend!

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L

Super yummy! The jasmine tea was very fragrant and the rice ball was the best I’ve had yet. :) The barista was very sweet!

Maggie Lau
Maggie Lau

I absolutely love Yaya Tea! Their riceballs and drinks are seriously next level. My go-to riceballs are the Crawfish and Japanese — both are packed with flavor and always super fresh. You can really taste the quality in every bite. And don’t even get me started on their drinks — the Sweet Temptation with Lychee and Aloe is my favorite! It’s the perfect balance of fruity and refreshing, and the aloe adds such a nice texture. Every visit feels like a treat, and the service is always friendly and fast. Yaya Tea never disappoints!

Benjamin Qiu
Benjamin Qiu

Keepin it real out here in Chinatown I didn't even know this is the OG Yaya tea spot, recently renovated, looks great and the food still authentic to what they always been serving. They got these extra huge rice balls here with a great amount of filling (protein) & sauce so it's not dry at all, goes great with the drinks. Will visit more often

guy estragon
guy estragon

I went to this place for a bubble tea and I was not disappointed! The order tablet makes it easier to choose and get what you want. When you make your selection, do not forget that the tapiocas balls are extras, so don’t forget to add them. I went for a black milk bubble tea and it cost me $8 for a 16oz one.

Jocelyn Lee
Jocelyn Lee

Stopped here for taro milk tea on a hot day. I ordered at the counter and it was ready quickly. It was good and much needed. The only caveat is that there's only one kiosk to order from so for someone who is trying this place for the first time, I would've liked to see my options. But I was in a hurry and ended up getting my drink before the couple at the kiosk were even done placing their order. Other than that, would recommend trying if you're in the area.

Najeeb Abdullah
Najeeb Abdullah

This bubble tea shop looks small but is surprisingly big on the inside. They sell many different things in addition to bubble tea, like different types of asian snacks. We ordered the boyfriend and a taro milk tea. The Boyfriend was very refreshing on a hot day and the taro was very smooth and creamy. Both were delicious! The service was fast and great.

Whitney Sederberg
Whitney Sederberg

i love the crunchy garlic edamame onigiri! lots of great vegan/vegetarian options. the onigiri is a bit pricier but huge portion size!

Crystal Chin
Crystal Chin

I been to this location so many times and I think it’s about time I write a review. Everything bout this place is amazing. It’s a great place to chill and grab something small to eat. They got variety of drinks and rice balls. I recommended you to check out the secret drinks menu because it’s a lot to choose from. The staffs are kind and helpful to me each time I visit. Please give this place a shot!

Andy Ross
Andy Ross

Go for the onigiri. Great prices for a quick snack. Their teas are decent if you’d like a tea with your onigiri. The staff was very young but friendly and nice if you keep things simple. We ordered from the kiosk which kept everything very simple. It is small inside and not designed for patrons to expect seating. There are two small tables with 2-3 chairs at each. There’s also a high table without seats if you don’t mind standing. We’re NYers traveling from out of town. It was a rainy day and we were very happy to be able to get a seat to rest somewhere quiet and grab a bite to eat before we continued on our journey. They had cute items for sale that appeal to tourists or the younger crowd, but it was still cute. They also had matcha KitKat bars for sale that I resisted the urge to buy. 🫣 This is a great place to stop by on a day when it isn’t raining or ANY day as long as you go with the right expectations. Onigiri is still delightful as ever.

Foodstaham
Foodstaham

Been coming here for years. The chicken onigiri and the shrimp onigiri are the best. Some of the other ones don't have as much meat. Tea is good too.

Mahendra Mohabir
Mahendra Mohabir

Cool store, great vibe. The bubble teas were good, definitely not sweet enough for me. I got a passion fruit green tea, and it was alright. I’d recommend it to you if you like light bubble tea. The prices weren’t bad though, three drinks costed about $18 for me. So it’s definitely worth check out.

Augusto Paulino
Augusto Paulino

Yaya Tea is a charming spot with unique concoctions such as the maple chai latte. However with only one employee behind the counter, the orders piled up and there was a bit of a wait.

Rebecca Zhang
Rebecca Zhang

Onigiris are very expensive but delicious. The drinks disappointed me :( I only recommend onigiris. I've shopped more than three times here

Eva
Eva

Been buying Yaya for a quick easy snacks traveling. First time buying from this branch after they renovated their store. Pretty quick service but found this small wire in the food. Please be more careful eating your food-inspect before consuming.

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🕐 Hours Today
10:30AM-8PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
+1 212-226-8803
🌐 Website
yayatea.com

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