Three people were not wearing masks in the resturant, and the white man at the counter takes an attitude with me telling me to put one on. I ask him if he happens to have one; he doesnt and I leave. My friend orders tea, but they somehow dont have Boba at a Boba tea restaurant.This place is a joke.

Been coming here for years.The chicken onigiri and the shrimp onigiri are the best. Some of the other ones dont have as much meat.Tea is good too.

Yaya tea never disappoints. Their teas are delicious and their rice balls are yummy too. I love that the prices are affordable as well. For the same drink I pay $2 more when Im in Midtown!The people who work here are always so nice and service is fast as well.

Yaya has certainly upgraded their food and drinks in the past few years! I used to frequent this location in my teens and it was always good but a recent stop by had me floored. The Yaya chicken onigiri was fantastic, the tea was great and we were pleased at their sanitary measures! Love it

Read the good reviews and thought this place would be at least decent but it is not. I got there black milk tea which is supposed to be a popular item. They literally taste like powder, no black tea flavor no milk flavor. Just watery powder. The Tapioca itself is very basic. Don’t go here.

The Yaya chicken onigiri was soooo good. They also have such adorable names to their drinks, like the boyfriend or first love.Got one of their fruity white teas. Great balance of tart and sweet.

Great tea and food items!

I absolutely love coming here. Everyone is so kind and helpful and theyve already recognized me when I come in I love the energy

I love this place. Their food and teas r on point. Just wished the one I had made for me was in plastic cup instead of whatever it was in for my tea due to it leaking thru as I was outside walking with my sister. (__)But overall, will go again. Or maybe to their sister stores. (^___^)

I know everyone loves them for their tea but have you tried their takoyaki? Crisp and saucy!IG- @newyorkcitymunchies for more! 📸

Always a good place for a snack and drink. Their options havent changed much over Covid and their quality is still as good as usual. Unfortunately, they no longer allow dining in, so you will have to take your rice and yakisoba to the park across the street. I highly recommend the non-mayo rice balls.

Yaya tea is a really good store and they have really good food, drinks, and snacks, one suggestion i would make is they should make the rice less sticky on the dishes because they tend to fall apart. Other than that its a good bubble tea store to go to.

They never disappoint. Been coming here for years. Nothing has changed. Always bring my siblings. Never was a fan of shrimp tempura until someone put me on.. it’s a must!

Yummy onigiris and bubble tea!

Really nice place, it was quick and we were out in 15 minutes after I placed an order.. the bubble tea here is fantastic and I recommend anyone to go over and try

Tea tastes ok, but toppings are terrible. They are not fresh and barely have any taste. Would not recommend.

DELICIOUS!!! I havent had an onigiri in a long time, and they did not disappoint. I had the Shrimp Tempura onigiri, and other onigiris I cannot remember the names of, but absolutely delicious! I still have to try the other drinks there! Only problem would be where to go from to sit and eat, but its not too bad. 100/10!

Classic tea place, huge menu so a little bit for everyone. Best onigiri place as well.

It was amazing but they were almost out of tapioca which didnt affect me but it was a little inconvenient tho overall it was amazing everything there was amazing and the service was excellent 👌 9/10 would go there again also it was a little far bit that wasnt on them

Favorite place to get onigiri in the city. Really like their hulk as well.

The best place to get bubble tea. The rice balls still taste great too.

Tribble experience, horrible customer service, they were also out of tapioca. They used bad milk to make the Thai ice tea. They put mixed Jelly in it, tasted horrible. They refused to remake it, they refused refund. Place was dirty, gross!!! DO NOT GO, horrible place to get bubble tea.

Milk tea is nearly flavorless and tastes watered down.We got matcha latte and Thai milk tea, both half sweet. Both were completely unsweet, and hardly tasted of tea. After asking for no ice, I got mine with ice and after asking them to remake it all they did was pass it through a strainer.This place is just bad. Please just go to Kung Fu Tea.

Truly a beautiful place and there drinks are the best! If you were to ask me give the ‘BOYFRIEND’ with Mango POP “ will not disappoint you. Never disappointed me!! Other favorite would be shrimp tampora and salman.

Can you guys open up a location in Philadelphia please? It would do amazing there. I promise. I come up to NY every year at least ONCE to get yaya onigiris and their teas. So yes. They are beyond good.

Real cute tea spot with extensive menu and friendly staff. Still taking their covid precautions very seriously.

One of my favorite spots whenever I am close enough. Delicious riceballs and yummy bubble teas. I definitely recommend anyone to try it out if they are in the area.

We had never had bubble tea before. The staff guided us through what to get and how to order. They were extremely helpful and wow. We loved the tea. We tried bubble tea at another place later in the week and it was not near as good.

Fantastic Onigiri and a nice comfortable spot. They also had snacks and sodas from japan, definitely worth the visit for the onigiri

Delicious onigiri and tea! I had the Blue Blood and fried chicken and takoyaki onigiri. Its so delicious but the wait for the onigiri is quite bad. I got my drink almost immediately and then waited in a crowded store for 30 minutes to get my food. However the taste of the onigiri and the beautiful weather made my bad mood go away. I would order this again but maybe call ahead for onigiri if i could.

I didnt try the food but it seemed to be popular, since everyone was buying it. The Japanese snacks were plentiful but the selection was small. The bubble tea was so good, the tea was actually strong, which is a plus. The two woman behind the counter were quick and very customer services oriented. I will be making many trips here. They followed all covid rules as well.

Buy LARGE! We passed this place many times but never really popped in, but tonight we finally gave it a try. And it didn’t let us down. The selection was big enough. We thought at first it was quite expensive but then we did the math and ordered the large beverages (24 oz). It’s actually cheaper than most bubble tea stores in Manhattan. They tasted very good too!

Food is fun and interesting. Rice balls with shrimp tempura or chicken are delicious. But found staff ignorant, young and unhelpful. despite it was near closing time.

This place has been one of my favorite bubble tea places since forever. They have a very large selection of bubble tea and sell awesome snacks and delicious rice balls to go along with it. Ill never stop buying bubble tea from them

Lot of selections

My go to spot for delicious onigiris and they never disappoints. I try to stop by every time Im in Chinatown.

Love the flavors they offer and the fact that you can customize your drink down to the sugar level! Ambiance is fresh and cool. Wonderful customer service, never had a bad experience. They also sell asian snacks :)

The Onigiris are the best! good for breakfast and snack!big one 3,50$ and small one 2,50$

Taste like water. Flavor is not noticeable at all. Friend had a similar problem as well with his matcha drink. Disappointed after all these good reviews.

The workers are polite and nice

Love this place; I wish there were more locations!

Good food and drinks but very expensive compared to the surrounding businesses.

Its yayas, if you like riceballs, bubble tea and imported snacks for cheap then what are we talking about. Easy 5/5. Ive been going since 2010.

Very good food

I love their products!

I got the oolong milk tea. The reusable glass bottle is $2.50 extra. The glass bottle was very cute and useful. But the milk tea itself was too sweet for me. I can’t really taste the tea. I also got the ‘I love yaya’ tea. It was pretty refreshing. The taste wasn’t very strong (more like water)but it wasn’t too sweet.

My favorite boba tea. Tons of options with their secret menu. I recommend the Megan Foxx

Love this place. They have all the snacks from over seas that you cant find here. The drinks are amazing and the onigiris are delicious!

I love their onigiris despite finding a dead roach in the fried spring rolls container one time lol. just dont order anything else but rice balls and their fruit teas are great, love the Boyfriend one with mango and/or lychee.

This place has the best rice balls ever

Great little shop with drinks and onigiri. They also have a wide variety of Asian snacks sucks as ramen, chips, chocolate and candy that you wont find in any supermarket.

Those octopus balls are delicious in your mouth 😵

Very lovey place that serves very refreshing and wonderful tea, with a wide variety of more fruit based teas. A great place to sit down and enjoy some boba, they also have snacks and imported goods that are very yummy. Also if you’d like to sit down and have a meal they have a number of dishes that you can try.

Their rice balls are amazingly great. And the tea selection, yeah, very good choices and they all taste good.

Good rice balls

Tried the Gong Bao chicken vegan Onigiri and I was HOOKED so delicious also love their vegan Spare rib

I dont order drinks here, just the onigiri, which is always warm and made to order ! They have a variety of flavors as well, including 3 vegan ones !

The rice balls are the perfect meal/snack. Its better to order the small ones which give the perfect ratio of rice to additive. The large ones just give you more rice. The yaya chicken combines seaweed with chicken and is pretty tasty. My kids like the shrimp tempura and spam.

Nice place very friendly they only open till 8pm .. prices are awesome bubble tea was on point .. definitely recommend this place

Staff is very nice and efficient

The onigiri rice balls were good, service was slow

Amazing! Staff was super quick and the food was delicious!

Great fanduan and bubble tea

Sad that the virus has stifled business, got the Boyfriend, fried takoyaki, and spicy crawfish onigiri, all very yummy

The rice balls are top 5 and the special teas are exquisite.

BEST PLACE EVER. Best bubble tea and best rice balls

This place is so cute and the employees are nice. Would def recommend

Great place for gathering with friends. they have a variety of snacks and drinks and have many options. delicious fruit teas were also great.

Best rice balls and bubble tea Ive ever had. This is a small space that seats about 20 people. 2 small tables (4 people each), one long table (for 8), and 4 high seats by the entrance. One wall is covered entirely with interesting shelved snacks and branded souvenir like cups and plush pillows. The place is across the street from a park and the Brooklyn bridge. They also have more food and appetizer options that I love. Quick service. 100% recommend.

Drinks were very light i wished it was a bit more sweeter but thats just me. I highly recommend the onigiri they all tasted great especially the chicken one.

Doesn’t have matters. No thank you or good bye or thank you for waiting? What is this?

Lovely beverages

Still my favorite Onigiri spot. Still delicious, my favorite is Shrimp Tempura. Its a small place, young crowd, love the food, the teas and the variety of snacks they have.

The employees are nice. The rice balls are good. The drinks are good. It’s a little expensive in my opinion but overall pretty decent

The rice balls are so delicious! The seaweed and pickled radish one is an excellent vegan option

It is hard to find Japanese rice balls in NYC so I am glad I found this place. This is a good place to go if youre craving rice balls. Their rice balls are very filling and reasonably priced.

Super good tea. GF and I are huge bubble tea fans. We came here on a whim, and ended up visiting 3 days in a row. Definitely recommend. Had their classic milk tea as well as a couple of their fruit-flavored teas...all were great! Also a super cute spot.

This place was awesome and I love the tea and rice balls. I recommend to anyone

The chain rocks!

The riceball is amazing. It served warm which is something I didnt expect. The bubble tea is great too. One complain, you have to purchase more than $10 in order to use card. The atmosphere is fine but I recommend just grab and go.

The drinks and snacks are just as good as they were 5 years ago

Best place for a variety of tea. If you dont know what to get, ask someone. Theyre all good and are named rather casually. Favorites of course are boyfriend and hulk, but dont be afraid to mix and match your own. If you dont have a sweet tooth, ask for it without sugar!

Love their tea and onigiri. Cute little place with lots of snack goodies for sale. Their teas always come with quotes for your to ponder. Small seating area, but it fits a wheelchair. Unfortunately there is a slight mini step into the place

Super cute place! I love all the little kawaii things. Its a very cozy spot but worth the visit.

This is a super unique and must-try tea shop! Compared to most mainstream stores that mostly serve milk tea, Yayas fruit teas have a very unique flavor that I havent tasted anywhere else.I also love the amount of customization possible with different tea blends and jellies. And of course, the prices are very reasonable. I stop by here whenever Im in the area.

A small establishment of great bubble tea and rice balls. Prices are cheap and staff is friendly. I love to come here whenever I am in the neighborhood!

Best Bubble Tea and Food in Chinatown! It‘s cheap, staff is friendly, nice atmosphere and view on the street. 10/10 would go again.

Ive been coming here since 2009. Its 2017 and its still my favorite spot to come to in China town. Their drinks on point. Their onigiris on point WITH THE SPICY MAYO. They have tea in a jars, and a wall of Asian - Japanese snacks, and they now do The only down full is that its always packed!! But its because they are that yummy. I will be a old lady and still come here.

Awesome place to get a quick bite! And of course, bubble tea to quench my thirstAnytime Im near Ill be sure to stop by

Awesome rice balls and tea. Great service and a lot of space at this location.

Another one of my favorite bubble tea spots. Theres snacks on the wall, plenty of small nibbles and different types of tea. You can add jellies and tapioca pearls along with other offerings. I get the shrimp tempura appetizer and rice balls. The spicy mayo is delicious with both of these. Not a large seating area and can sometimes be busy. If you can get a seat, stay awhile.

Definitely get a glass bottle for the discount next time. Youll definitely come back!!

Some of the best onigiri! Always warm and delicious. My fave is the Yaya Chicken, but you can’t go wrong with any of their options

This is a great small place to go if youre looking for a modern and hip place to hang out in Chinatown. The resturant is pretty small so dont expect to find a place to sit during your visit. The drinks are a bit overpriced in my opinion but I love the rice balls. Theyre made fresh and still warm. But I wasnt sure how to open the packing...the woman that day wasnt very helpful with that..

Freshly made rice balls, about $3 each. Good tea selection. Cute place. Not that many seats available considering the amount of customers that they have.

Not much seating, but the coffee was excellent. I really loved the story behind the shop as well. Definitely worth the visit while I was in town!

Pretty chill environment with tasty drinks. A nice spot to visit when you’re bopping around the city.

I love this place, seriously wished there were more locations but the food is worth the travel and the drinks are so delicious and creatively named.

Food is amazing, the riceball and fruit tea is the best. Boyfriend and chicken onigiri/riceball are a to go for me. Definitely recommend food here😉.

Its a nice little hole in the wall. They have tons of Japanese chips and a variety of bubble tea made to order. Custom funny names, and good food make this a homey place to come with friends and enjoy food.