Valeri Roth

Loved the delicious fragrant jasmine tea. The mini Boba were like a little party in my mouth! The attention to detail was evident with the delicate rose buds and gold flake garnish. We also bought one of each flavor of cream puff. The Ube was our favorite, but all were a perfect mix of light, savory puff surrounding a flavorful sweet, light cream! The speed of preparation was a pleasant surprise in busy NYC. The personal were friendly and efficient. The aesthetic of this shop is delightful! Looking forward to stopping again next time I visit New York!💖

Very Honest Reviews

Great tasting milk tea and cream puffs in Chinatown! Definitely worth a visit! The Royal Milk Tea with Boba was great, I got it with 50% sugar and it was still sweet enough for me. It also has the mini boba which taste so good. The cream puffs were also good, I got the match and milk tea ones. Service was quick and the people were friendly. Price is also very reasonable.

Marie U

In my honest, humble opinion, Alimama Tea has the best mochi donut in Manhattan. The chew, the bite, the just-right sugar level—it’s perfection. I also had the Lychee Rose drink with zero sugar and it was still so extremely good. Absolutely no notes. I go back to this place a lot—it’s one of those spots I always crave.

Tana

Cream puffs are huge and perfectly sweet. The vegan chocolate mochi munchkins are pillowy and delicious. We also tried the Vietnamese coffee - smooth and flavorful! Only downside was visiting at the same time a food tour group was there. They filled the entire interior space which made ordering and fighting my way to the counter when it was ready extremely difficult.

Olga Egorova

Brown sugar boba cream puff was exceptional! Will be back to try more pastries. Also, very convenient order through a self-service terminal.

The Terpatraiters

Aye t̾e̾r̾p̾y̾fam ya guy was slink'n around chinatown when a boba craving hit.... Pulled up on Alimama cuz the photos were so gramtok-worthy I cldnt resist n thank goodness, this place slaps hard!! From the colorful layered drinks the exclusive mini boba balls n the outrageous creampuffs & mochi donuts they just dnt miss! Flavors are legit and naturally fresh tasting and drinks are refreshing. The creampuffs aren't overly sweet and the mochi donuts have quality toppings. Highly recommend a stopby 🫡

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Absolutely loved the strawberry mochi donut. Amazing texture and not too sweet. The mochi was a bit thicker and chewier than other mochi donuts I've had. And I actually really liked that it felt more…

Absolutely loved the strawberry mochi donut. Amazing texture and not too sweet. The mochi was a bit thicker and chewier than other mochi donuts I've had. And I actually really liked that it felt …

AlimamaTea was SOOO good. I came years ago and forgot to review, but look at the drink I got! So pretty and it tasted even better. I love that they have mini pearls because sometimes I find the regul…

Had to stop by this gem of a find for dessert! And so glad we did! Quaint little, unassuming location that serves some of the most delicious donuts around! Try their Onyx Mochi and Cereal Mochi …

Had to stop by this gem of a find for dessert! And so glad we did! Quaint little, unassuming location that serves some of the most delicious donuts around! Try their Onyx Mochi and Cereal Mochi do…

Had to stop by this gem of a find for dessert! And so glad we did! Quaint little, unassuming location that serves some of the most delicious donuts around! Try their Onyx Mochi and Cereal Mochi don…

I love their cream puffs! I always get the milk tea cream puffs :) I tried their limited edition Rose Reserve milk tea with mini boba and it was so good!!\n\nMy boyfriend always gets the matc…

One of the best milk teas I've had in my life omg the recommended one was so good and balanced not too sweet at all . You can really taste the tea . And I love the small boba . I now want to find o…

Service is fast. Ordering is easy. The drinks were so good! The puff taro was really good and the mochi donuts. \nBeen here twice and I would come again!

service is fast. Ordering is easy. The drinks were so good! The puff taro was really good and the mochi donuts. \nBeen here twice and I would come again!

It's one of my all-time favorite spots in Chinatown; you cannot go wrong with their delicious desserts!\nService is quick as you can order through 4-5 kiosk machines.\nThe space is small and there …

Got the reserved milk tea with boba. It was very good. I would definitely go back when I'm back in NYC Chinatown. Great service and cute ambiance.

Despite being a small store, Alimama Tea has some of the most unique drinks and desserts I've tried! The store itself is a little small but super cozy, and they have multiple kiosks to order from. …

Now that I've moved from NY I miss Alimama everyday. It's the dream sweet treat I think of during Torts every Monday and Wednesday and I can't wait to go back and have another cream puff. This is a…

The food was very good, there was little more o no wait for a table and food, and the atmosphere was very good. The food was not expensive, and I liked the different options.

The food was very good, there was little more o no wait for a table and food, and the atmosphere was very good. The food was not expensive, and I liked the different options.

The food was very good, there was little more o no wait for a table and food, and the atmosphere was very good. The food was not expensive, and I liked the different options.

The food was very good, there was little more o no wait for a table and food, and the atmosphere was very good. The food was not expensive, and I liked the different options.

The food was very good, there was little more o no wait for a table and food, and the atmosphere was very good. The food was not expensive, and I liked the different options.

Favorite stop on a food tour that spanned Chinatown and Little Italy. The Mochi donuts were soooo good. Worth a trip on their own.

Favorite stop on a food tour that spanned Chinatown and Little Italy. The Mochi donuts were soooo good. Worth a trip on their own.

Favorite stop on a food tour that spanned Chinatown and Little Italy. The Mochi donuts were soooo good. Worth a trip on their own.

I don't like mochi, but Alimama's mochi dmunchkins surprised me in a good way! These donuts have a great crispy exterior that's perfectly balanced with a light chewiness, making for an enjoyable tex…

I don't like mochi, but Alimama's mochi dmunchkins surprised me in a good way! These donuts have a great crispy exterior that's perfectly balanced with a light chewiness, making for an enjoyable t…

Absolutely loved my visit to Alimama The desserts were heavenly — especially the CREME PUFF, Everything looked as good as it tasted. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the place has such a cozy…

Absolutely loved my visit to Alimama The desserts were heavenly — especially the CREME PUFF, Everything looked as good as it tasted. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the place has such a cozy…

The boba was delightful and quick service. Super cool staff. Would recommend the taro munchkins super yummy. Would come here again

Gluten free mochi donuts! Absolutely delicious and good variety to choose from!!! A must visit when you are in New York City!

Yummy Strawberry Mochi Donut and the tea was great! Clean place and friendly staff. A nice little afternoon snack and drink!

The Mochi donuts here are the best in the country! I’ve tried Denver, Amarillo, Albuquerque, other NYC - and I’m back here! All their desserts are amazing - and these folks are friendly & helpful, …

My son fancied tying this place after having some lunch in Little Italy. He went for the brownie special and thoroughly enjoyed it. The rest of the desserts look really good too. We were given a b…

The best mochi donut store ever! First time trying Mochi Donut and Munchkins and the food was amazing. The staffs were really friendly and very clean/pretty environment. I’ll definitely came back s…

I was waiting for a friend who was late to dinner. I noticed Alimama had a huge queue that kept on getting longer. So, I decided to pop in and see what was it about. I got the Lychee Rose. It was a…

Dashiell Eaves

Stopped for a cream puff, got one with Yuzu and one with bubble tea filling they were advertising outside. Yuzu won. Messy but very yummy.

cheeselord

The mochi donuts were alright, the flavours weren’t anything special. I personally liked the strawberry mochi donut, it reminded me of strawberry pocky. The cereal and sesame were my least favourite as there was little to no flavour and wasn’t as enjoyable. To be honest, I don’t think it was worth the price. The cream puffs on the other hand were mostly fantastic! I really enjoyed the ube, yuzu, milk boba tea, and vietnamese coffee cream puffs the most. The flavours were rich, strong, abundant in cream, and overall such a delight to feast upon. The service provided was just alright, a bit slow, but that may be just the way they serve their products. The atmosphere was tight with a small space to sit. Overall, I would only come here for the cream puffs and I would love to try the drinks here next time.

Got the royal milk tea w/mini boba with less ice, regular sugar\n\nA little on the sweeter side so next time I'll try it with less sugar \n\nOverall 8/10, really good drink regardless

Got the royal milk tea w/mini boba with less ice, regular sugar\n\nA little on the sweeter side so next time I'll try it with less sugar \n\nOverall 8/10, really good drink regardless

Super cute spot with tasty and aesthetic drinks. I tried the royal milk tea, which was beautifully presented and had a strong tea flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by how bold the tea taste was, a…

Little hidden gem! You order on a screen and then pick up from the counter. I only tried the drink but will definitely be back for the donuts that intrigued me. The mini boba was bomb!!

Ordered a milk tea boba, white peach sencha drink and box of the mochi donuts to go for a BBQ and they were all a hit. The drinks weren't too sweet- how I liked it\n\nGot these mochi flavors: brule…

Mochi donuts mid, bubble tea good, and munchkins amazing, not too long wait time, would recommend for sure.

Drink was reasonably priced, pretty good / not too sweet. service was good and quick. Order via kiosk. There's a very smalllll seating/table area.

- no seating inside\n- very cramped and crowded\n- wait takes like 10 minutes\n- drinks are mid but they look pretty\n- mochi donut was good but a bit pricey\n- you could probably get the same item…

Alexx Smith

Alimama is a cool spot to get some trendy donuts, the Strawberry and the Cereal donuts were not bad

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Terrible donuts. I don’t recommend to eat this. I over pay and the quality of the donuts decrease. Even Dunkin Donute taste better. Brought two donuts and expect to be chewy and soft. But end up chewing hard, and dry. Don’t waste your hope like I did. We share with others and they couldn’t chew it at all.