Where to get bubble tea?
Andrea asked this morning on Twitter:
I want bubble tea. Does @alloveralbany know where I can get some?
Our first thought was the Hong Kong Bakery on Wolf Road. But people on Twitter had a few other suggestions -- they're after the jump.
Got a suggestion for a local spot for bubble tea? Please share.
@pannekoeken @alloveralbany I believe Ruby Asian Bistro on Madison Ave does, though you'd have to wait until lunch time.
— Kayla Germain (@mahnameiskayla) October 17, 2013
@pannekoeken there's a place in the food court at Colonie Center. Otherwise, Midtown Tap and Tea room used to make it... @alloveralbany
— Jerry P. Papandrea (@derryX) October 17, 2013
@pannekoeken @alloveralbany Colonie Center food court.
— Mister Dave (@RidiculousFood) October 17, 2013
@pannekoeken Asian Supermarket?
— Mindy (@MindyKB) October 17, 2013
Earlier on AOA: Checking out the new location for the Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro
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I don't know if they always carry it, but I've definitely had Bubble Tea at Enchanté Whole Leaf Teas at 169 River Street in Troy. Check out their facebook page for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Enchant%C3%A9-Whole-Leaf-Teas/208567795851974
... said Duncan Crary on Oct 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM | link
Lil Buddha on Lark Street!
... said sb on Oct 17, 2013 at 12:19 PM | link
Little Buddha on Lark Street!
... said Abby on Oct 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM | link
Pho Yum on Central, near the Wolf Rd intersection.
... said Jessica R on Oct 17, 2013 at 1:19 PM | link
Red & Blue on 15th St. in Troy has a variety of flavors of bubble tea.
... said Kate on Oct 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM | link
Another vote for Little Budda.
Haven't tried this one but there's a FroYo / Bubble Tea place in Crossgates too, down the hall from the theater, bottom floor. I'm not sure of the name!
... said Paul on Oct 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM | link
There is a place in Crossgates that also sells froyo, I can't remember what it's called. But it was decent stuff for a shop in the mall. It was there as recently as a month ago, or so.
I had to wean myself off of my several times a week bubble tea habit when I moved here from Houston years ago, so I'm not sure I want to get hooked again.. but still, I'll be watching this space :)
... said laiskiainen on Oct 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM | link
Ruby Asian Bistro on Madison Ave has em. Can't comment on the quality
... said Josh K. on Oct 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM | link
Having tried a few, including the mall options, I'd definitely rate Hong Kong Bakery's as the best. The red bean one is particularly good--especially when paired with one of their deep fried pork dumplings.
... said Jeff Janssens on Oct 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM | link
For sure lil buddha. They don't use the terrible powdered stuff, and will add whatever sweetener/milk/type of boba you desire. So yum.
... said Colie on Oct 17, 2013 at 4:31 PM | link
Well now I feel still for saying the same thing as ever other person, but I was surprised that Lil Buddha wasn't up there so I was like, "There are OTHER places?!?!?" But yeah... Lil Buddha, Lark Street. Wonderful
... said Kelly on Oct 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM | link
I don't know lots about bubble tea but we just bubble thai tea at the new Vietnamese restaurant, Kim's on Madison Avenue. Delicious Pho also!
... said jcmendo on Oct 17, 2013 at 10:25 PM | link
The place at crossgates mall is called Yo.Dessert. It's probably the best and most consistent boba in the area. But I would actually suggest you just go to the asian supermarket and buy some 5 minute boba pearls to make your own.
The boba of boba changes in the hours after it cooks. Places that don't sell a lot of boba won't be cooking boba as frequently therefore your mileage will always vary.
... said Spencer on Oct 18, 2013 at 2:03 PM | link
I've been to Hong Kong Bakery and LOVE their bubble tea!
A few years ago I went to Lil Buddha and tried their bubble tea... not a fan. They had rectangular "bubbles" which tasted strange. "Bubbles" should look like bubbles! Hopefully they've made the switch to your typical circle bubbles. If not, I wouldn't go there again.
... said Heather on Oct 20, 2013 at 1:28 PM | link
I just had the coconut bubble tea from Hong Kong Bakery on Sunday. It was very creamy and had a nice coconut flavor with lots of boba.
... said Albany in June on Oct 22, 2013 at 12:03 PM | link