A Taiwanese boba chain whose Chinatown shop drew months of block-long lines when it opened and still regularly sees a line out the door, per The Infatuation.
72 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013



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When the Chinatown location opened, lines wrapped around the block for months, and The Infatuation's review says it still regularly draws a line out the door. The good news, per that review: 'Expect the line to wind out the door, but rest assured that it moves quickly.'
The shop is walk-in only, with tablet ordering and text notifications when drinks are ready, according to The Infatuation. Free tea tastings every half-hour help pass the time for those waiting in line.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in only, ordered via tablet, per The Infatuation.
Expect a line out the door, but The Infatuation says it 'moves quickly' thanks to tablet ordering and text pickup notifications.
No reservations — it's a walk-in, order-at-the-tablet boba shop, per The Infatuation.
Yes, it's walk-in only; The Infatuation notes the line often wraps out the door but moves fast.
Sources: The Infatuation