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Yaya Tea GRAND

6.5
(660 reviews)
Yaya Tea GRAND

Yaya Tea is a popular small tea shop known for its delicious bubble teas and a variety of onigiri rice balls. Customers consistently praise the quality of their tea drinks and the innovative, fresh food options including vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices. The service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. The venue offers a cozy, climate-controlled environment with limited seating, making it a great spot for quick bites and takeout.

Customization Options

🌿Natural Ingredients
🥛Alternative Milk

Most Popular Items

Onigiri (Rice Balls)
"The rice balls were amazing!!! I've been thinking about them since trying and wish I lived in the city and could get more."
Bubble Tea
"This is by far one of my favorite spots in the entire city!!! Their bubble tea is some of the best in the city and they always have yummy flavors and jellies to add in besides the usual tapioca balls and milk tea."
Shrimp Tempura Onigiri
"Shrimp tempura onigiri always call me!! Always order spicy mayo on the side."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The shop is a small, cozy spot with limited seating (4-5 chairs) and a climate-controlled environment, ideal for quick bites and people-watching. Music selection is appreciated by customers.

Cleanliness

No explicit mentions of cleanliness issues; the environment is implied to be well-maintained and comfortable.

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Unique Elements

Innovative seaweed packaging for onigiri keeps seaweed separate until opening, a variety of branded merchandise and plushies are available, and the store offers customizable options for dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Also notable is the inclusion of fun bubble toppings like mango stars and pop bubbles.

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Service

Service is consistently described as friendly, polite, patient, and attentive, with staff sometimes remembering customers' names and providing helpful recommendations.

Store Information

Address
206 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
Hours
Monday 10AM-8PM
Tuesday 10AM-8PM
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection