Gong Cha

It is a very old shop now. Drink is still same flavor like 6 years ago when I came. The cup is kind of out of date though, some menu and cup upgrade is definitely needed.

Good bubble tea. Wish they have more coffee options, specially coffee with brown sugar boba.

First visit here and I was delighted to see the large variety they have on their menu. I ended up ordering and trying the Brown Sugar milk tea (you can never go wrong with it!) with Boba. It was very sweet and creamy, I enjoyed every sip of it. The tapioca was spot on, soft and chewy, one of the best tapioca I’ve tried! The shops environment is pretty laidback and chill, and for a Tuesday afternoon it was not so busy. Drink preparation was quick and staff was friendly. Please come by and take a peep and maybe get a treat! 😉

Very humid and smells as if there is an uncleared spilled drink. Good drinks and very efficient bo-baristas

There are so many boba places in Chinatown, but Gong Cha is definitely a top contender. There are lots of menu items, both traditional and modern, that rotate frequently so there’s always something new to try. The cold options are perfect for a hot afternoon in Houston. The place can be a little packed which makes it hard to find a seat sometimes, but they are made quickly and efficiently. The quality isn’t consistent and drinks can be sweet one day and bitter the next, but this may be due to new employees. Overall a very promising spot to fulfill your next boba craving.

This place seem very busy the day I came in up to 10-15 people waiting in line but the drink coming out fast 2-3 minutes. Good luck finding a parking space in the front or around the store. It has some decorations and good warm ambience lighting. It also has enough space with a lot of tables and chairs. Staffs are working fast and hard since so many customers are waiting. I did choose the Pearl Milk Tea which was pretty good and boba was very chewy. I will try other drinks when I have my chance to coming back here again.

Have only had their drinks, but they’re always really good. They have a good variety of drinks and also offer seasonal flavors. Service is quick. Just can be hard to find parking in this shopping center.

We have been to Gong Cha countless times, both in Austin and in Houston, and it remains one of our top favorite spots for boba milk tea. Vibe: Clean, modern, and simple look. I really like the informative schematic on the wall which demonstrates how the tea is sourced, processed, and brewed to cup. Drinks: The pearl milk tea with black tea or oolong tea are our favorite drinks to get here - great balance of creamy milk and robust tea. Prices are also reasonable and dare I say relatively cheap now as most milk tea places continue to raise their prices. The boba itself is also among the best we have had, with great flavor and texture. We usually go for 50-70% sweetness because the 100% sweet is like saccharine sweet.

I got the wintermelon milk tea with boba (extra 75 cents). It's 75 cents extra if you want to get your drink hot. When you buy the gingerbread man bottle without the drink, it's random, and you can't ask for the one you want.

Plenty of bubble tea places to choose from in Bellaire. Out go to place is Gong Cha. My brother first introduced me to Gong Cha back in CA. I'm glad they opened in Houston as well. We usually drop by after dinner. My go to drink is the Earl grey milk tea with 3Js (3Js for short). It comes with pudding jelly, grass jelly and black pearls. Why pay for extra for each topping if you can get a drink that comes with it. They have 2 sizes (regular or Large). You can also set the sugar level from 0 to 100 (70% is regular) and ice level (full, less or no ice). I usually have Large with 50% sugar and less ice. My wife likes the Lychee Oolong with black pearls. You will just need to get and find what tickles your taste buds. They have a rewards program if you are willing to share your mobile number that you enter when you place your order. Place is clean and was renovated during Covid. Tables and chairs are on both sides of the room. Games are gone now after Covid. Staff is pretty efficient. It doesn't take long to get your order. They will call out your number when order is ready.

My go-to drink here is the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea. I did get the sweetness adjusted to 70% and enjoyed it a lot more compared to the 100%. My friends got the Honey Green Tea and Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's. Both were delicious but the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea still has the number 1 spot for me. The bobaristas made our drinks and moved the line very quickly even when it was busy on National Boba Day. They were also super sweet as well. There are a fair amount of tables inside to sit and I would recommend bringing a jacket as it can get cold if you are going to be there for a prolonged period of time. My only critique was the Wi-Fi was very spotty and slow so if you need strong Wi-Fi this may not be the best place. They also have a rewards program that you can sign up for by providing your phone number for deals as well.

I've been here a few times and what sets them apart from the many tea and boba shops in the same shopping center is they have unique drinks. The latest tea I tried was the mango milk tea. It's sweet, flavorful, fresh fruit, good combinations. The dragon fruit jelly didn't add anything to it. Could have done without it, or rather have mango poppers. They make the drinks fast as it's always many employees working there. Clean space. Overall, one of my go-to boba spots when I'm in the area.

I received this: Gong cha: Happy National Coffee Day! BOGO on Coffee Drinks! Celebrate National and International Coffee Day with us! We are offering an exclusive Buy 1 Get 1 Free on all coffee products from 9/29 to 10/1. This is the second time I came to this store with a promotion on phone. The guy looked at me and treated me like I begged on something. Maybe this is the last time I come here the previous time he told me this is no use when I show him the promotion on phone. Gong Cha should train your staffs more polite and respectful with customers

I love stopping by this location for this sparkling lychee drink with star jelly 1/2 sweet & extra ice. It's so refreshing! The sitting area is very spacious and the staff are always friendly. They usually give mobile coupons and $5 off for your birthday!

Very clean and good service. The Brown sugar one was good but the Crème Brûlée was over the top. They have a huge selection, but I am not sure that I will try something else because this was soooo good.

Located in Dun Huang Plaza in Chinatown where there are tons of competing boba tea cafes, but this remains one of my go-to stops for my boba fix! Compared to other cafes, they offer some unique drinks with cheese foam. I ordered the mango tea with cheese foam and crystal boba. The cheese foam gave it a great salty and sweet flavor. They also give a coupon for your birthday. I definitely recommend!

We visit Gong Cha at this and their other locations pretty regularly. This is probably the most reliable in terms of flavor and quality. Our family has different lactose tolernaces; Gong Cha never dissappoints by offering plenty of options to make the perfect and refreshing drink. Our favorite drinks are: - Dirty brown sugar milk tea - Grean tea with honey - Taro milk - Lemon wintermenol basil seeds - Lemon ai-yu white pearl - Passion fruit yogurt We will continue to visit this location and others. We encourage you to give them a try and hopefully you find a drink that will keep you coming back.

I got a taro with boba Twas good with 50% sugar and it just filled me up. There are many more things to try :) Come and enjoy your boba vibe is good and service is good as well! Cheers

I come to this place pretty regularly for bubble tea because I love it! Everyone is super nice and their drinks come out very fast. This is my go to bubble tea place in Chinatown. It also has a great environment where you can sit down while drinking your drink.

The Sparkling Lychee with Mango Popping Pearls was phenomenal. As the biggest fan of anything lychee and a lover of bubbly drinks, this drink was made for me. Definitely a sweet drink and almost like a soda. Hands down the best drink ever! Gong Cha was popping at night, and there's definitely something for everyone on the menu.

Family go to. I always grab the Qq passion fruit tea and wife grabs the matcha latte. We go to most locations. This one has a odd odor though but drinks taste fine.

omg no way i don't even have a photo of my drink.. was living in the moment too much xD but i got the earl grey milk tea with the 3 J's (jellies) as a lil sweet snack. boba is good and so were the jellies! not mind blowing but still satisfied my cravings as i played mahjong and sipped on my yummy drink heh ~

After a horrible lunch at R house. it was very nice to hang out and have a drink at Gong Cha. Delicious! My boy loves the caramel chocolate slush with pearls. Place is clean and friendly staffs.

One of my favorite places to get boba in Houston. I got the regular-size dirty brown sugar milk tea. The tea was really good, and I loved the brown sugar flavor in the tea itself to complement the flavor of the tapioca pearls. It's definitely on the sweeter side, but they have plenty of options to reduce the sugar content (i.e., 70%, 50%, etc.). The boba was sweet and chewy. Also, the place was nice to sit in, and has a very chill and trendy vibe. My only quibble with the place was that the price was steep, even for boba (~$5.50 for a regular size), but honestly it's worth it for the quality of the tea and boba. I was surprised the milk foam on top of the drink was sour, so would recommend asking to take that off if you don't like sour flavors. Can't wait to visit again next time I'm in Chinatown!

Gong cha makes one of the best taro milk teas I have ever had. I like to order it 50% less sugar and 50% less ice. The boba is not too soft and not too firm. It's perfect. They work pretty fast and it is spacious inside. Parking can be a headache though, especially on the weekends so beware. Otherwise I highly recommend.

Third time is the charm! So cliche... But it is the truth for this location. This is my third try and absolutely the best. I first tried a drink from Gong Cha a few years ago, when they first opened. I don't remember being too impressed. Ditto for the second try. The third try however has won me over. I got a pearl milk tea and the flavors were fantastic. Strong tea flavor with a milky consistency and then a hint of what tasted like caramel. So yummy! I got no sugar sweetness level and there was still a hint of sweetness from the boba. This was perfect for me. Interior is lined with tables on either side. They have board games for those interested. Music isn't too loud so you can ever have a conversation inside.

They messed up my order. I went with friend and I asked for regular pearls and my friend asked for mango pearls. They ended up giving me mango pearls and her mango chunks. My friend also never included green tea in her order but they put green tea in her order. I was very disappointed and wasted 20 dollars on this order.

I got the dirty brown sugar boba and I thought it was really good. The boba is on the chewier side but not too chewy like other places. The drink itself was pretty sweet. I went when it was busy and there were about 5 people in front of me. I think one of them had a large group so it took a while to get to the front but once I ordered it was super quick. There are also games there so it is a good hang out spot with friends!

Definitely a great face for milk tea. Staff are extremely friendly with hilarious personalities. Got my fav Taro Milk tea and it was fantastic.

Came here on a Friday evening with a friend after having dinner nearby because all of the other dessert places nearby were already closed, and he craving something sweet! The establishment was fairly popular, and there was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. The menu is quite extensive, and I had a difficult time ordering because it all sounded yummy! They were out of an ingredient for the drink I wanted, so I settled on the second choice which was an earl grey tea with tapioca, pudding, and herbal jelly. Asked for 50% sweetness, which I felt was the perfect amount. My friend enjoyed his drink as well and really enjoyed the texture and size of the tapioca. Luckily we were able to snag the last open table as it became available. Worth a return trip for a refreshing beverage.

We tried going next door but their line was out the door. Stopped by Gong Cha instead since there was more seating and we always liked all the drinks we got here. Tried a new item for dessert. Green tea cake= yum. I love the cake but I was the only one in the group that did. Everyone loved their own drinks though. Mango yogurt was a blast with the kids. Can't go wrong w/Taro milk tea and a new Little star fruit green tea either. Never had a bad drink from this place. Only complaint is line can get long and waits can be a while...but I guess that's just because they are good and means things will stay fresh

The place was neat and look alike with every Gong Cha that we visited in and outside of United States. Service was okay there was no extra ordinary. We ordered Early Grey Tea with Milk Foam and the Brown Sugar which is really good. I appreciate the taste as it is not milky and you can really savor the tea taste. It was a good experience and visit. Thank you!

Yummy drinks, the boba was good and drinks came out pretty quick. Spacious and nice for studying when not full

Small place, good ambience with a variety of drinks. Their seasonal drinks are great this summer.

If you like wintermelon milk teas, this is probably one of the best wintermelon milk teas that I've had! I highly recommend. I get it with half sugar, less ice, and regular boba. This is honestly the only drink that I get here. This location is always really busy, which is a good sign of it being really good! It's also a great place to hangout and catch up with friends. It's pretty noisy with how busy it is. Sometimes my friends and I would come here to grab boba and sit and catch up.

Good but maybe a little overhyped? It was extremely packed and loud. Drinks came out fairly quick. The boba were excellent, extremely soft. Towards closing time, an employee started flickering the lights to signal closing time. I thought it was rude. I get it was closing time but was there not a different way to indicate it?

I've always been a fan of Gong Cha. My drink was great, and it came out exactly as I ordered. The seating area is spacious, large enough to fit several large groups. The service is great, and my drink came out very quickly.

GONG CHA wish your bubble tea was perfect like mine? GONG CHA. Anyways. This place was one of the top bubble tea places that I went to. Ordered the lychee oolong tea and regular milk tea. The lychee oolong kinda sort of reminds me of the sweet tamarind asian candy and the regular milk tea was just super. It wasn't too sweet nor too bitter. The pearls weren't too chewy nor too hard. I also see that the matcha red bean is on the top drinks twice either by mistake or coincidence. I don't know how I feel about the red bean but definitely looking to try something new like that next time. Staff was nice and polite. Not sure if there were bigger sizes but I'm sure they have it. I think we only got smalls because we ate too much or drank too much. I was very disappointed that we didn't make a second trip here before heading back home but definitely would come back if a Gong Cha is ever around.

I'm amazed by the unique flavors this place continually comes out with. Decided to go bold this time and try the Milk Foam Strawberry Matcha with Boba. The separation of the flavors not only added a visual touch but made it interesting to drink throughout. Great sweet flavor with bits of strawberry mixed in with the boba pearls, finished with a smooth matcha and rich milk foam. My husband ordered the Caramel Chocolate Slush. Tasted just like a chocolate milk, for him it was good because it doesn't contain milk. Not my choice of drink but I'm glad he enjoyed it!

Gong Cha is one of my go-to places for tapioca. There's a reason why this palce always has a line to the door.. it's good! My personal favorites are: brown sugar milk tea, wintermelon lemon tea, QQ passionfruit green tea, and earl grey milk tea w/ 3Js. Although their drinks are little pricier than other surrounding shops, I believe they taste better.

I remember the day they opened, there was a long line outside for hours. With so many tea places in neighborhood, this place does leave its mark. Good ambiance and great tea are a solid combo to beat. They sure can invest a little in behind the counter and interior organization/cleanup/finishing. It has a great potential to be that top boba place in town. It's just not there yet.

Management needs to re-train or hire better staff that cares about what they're doing and their customers. The girl taking order, Teresa needs a lesson in customer service, specifically not txting on her phone while taking orders. I ordered and tell her what I wanted, why keep on repeating what it comes with?? I know what it comes with, I just want it the way I tell you. I asked her if they have waffles, her response was "we haven't sold that here for 4 months". Who the F wants to know how long you haven't been serving it?? A simple "no, we don't have that anymore" would be fine. Poor judgment, immature. I included the receipt to show I was there and I'm not making this up.

Clean and fun energy to get a drink andctry new things. Place stays busy but staff keeps up. If you have little ones, this is a nice place to stop for a treat or just to hang out with friends.

I drink alottt of boba & this is probs one of my fav boba shops esp the Bellaire location. I've been at least 20 times and they're always consistent. My go to drinks are the dirty brown sugar milk tea 50% sugar & the strawberry milk tea. The boba texture is really nice and chewy & has good flavor. There's usually a long line on weekends but it goes by fast !

They should get zero star. Dishonesty business . They on anniversary promotion. Two cups for a keychain. After payment they said one per order.... No change order. No refund. I order 8 cups for my friends plan to surprise them because I follow their news all the time. But no more. One person limit to two to get a keychain. Don't let them change rule again. Or make you disappointed when they try to save their keychain for next year....

Let me tell you all about a place named GONG CHA I love it so much that I put it in a SONG CHA If you don't come here, then you drink the WRONG CHA The best Boba place this side of Hong KONG CHA It's the Boba spot to which Barbie does BELONG CHA And all the boys stare, mouths open, hanging TONGUE CHA Watch her small steps like your grandad watched Neil ARMSTRONG CHA I won't visit the moon til the moon has GONG CHA Students love it more than they love Beer PONG CHA It's so addictive they could put it in a BONG CHA My flagpole makes your bf's look like a little PRONG CHA But I know you'll forgive him if he takes you to GONG CHA Each cup has more balls than a game of PING PONG CHA Take tiny sips in an attempt to PROLONG CHA Hide in the back like you're in the VIETCONG CHA People will do anything to get more GONG CHA If it was a wrestler, it would be STRONG CHA If it was a sexy outfit, it would be a THONG CHA And when it covered up, it would put on a SARONG CHA And if you wanna see someone in heels, go to GONG CHA If you wanna bring it, it's already been BRONG CHA My gf loves the tea more than she loves my DONG CHA And by the way my gf says my dong's really LONG CHA But she'll only stay with me if I take her to GONG CHA WHAT I was going to write this review the day this shop opened but that would have been a little "Gong Ho." What to get: Brown Sugar Milk Tea, or Brown Sugar Oolong Milk Tea (not on menu, but they'll make it for you), hot (if they actually make it hot) or cold, it's wonderful What not to get: STDs, so just be careful out there kids. Yes they have amazing drinks, but the main reason I'm in love with this location is the wonderful employees. The tall guy who always dyes his hair (like, often) who I consider a friend - sadly he moved to Sharetea - life goes on. The girl who works at every busy-AF place in Dun Huang, Tien (sp?). And all the other wonderful Gong Cha employees who treat me like a King, or like Prince, in 1999, in Minneapolis, but wayyyyy more humid than Minneapolis. More like a Mega-apolis. Love this location: - Consistently good tea - Sometimes, they will make the Oolong Brown Sugar Milk Tea (not on menu) for me - So busy, so great for people watching, and sometimes hotpeople watching - They will usually serve you (begrudgingly) right up until closing time, and rarely close early - They don't close their bathrooms early unlike their eternal Dun Huang rival, Sharetea - As unfriendly as KFT can be, Gong Cha is friendly. So, so friendly. Angels, one and all Bad points: - Lines are extremely long, even longer than my oh hi - $5 credit card minimum - People smoking at the door and outside need to GTFO. Gong Cha is a wonderful international bubble tea chain which I first tried in NYC. Some of the locations have really unfriendly employees (cough cough Queens and Manhattan), whereas others are awesome (cough cough Toronto and this one), but all of them put out a consistently delicious product. The Brown Sugar Milk Tea rivals the very best chain store examples of how good Boba can be. It's milky, perfect, and has that deep brown sugar taste that gives it a real texture difference from your average milk tea. The hot version is wonderful in cold weather, and the cold version is delicious in any weather. I prefer the Sharetea version (Okinawa), but it's a close contest and mixing it with Oolong here (not on menu, but they might do it for you) is a great way of switching it up. While I still prefer the Okinawa (same type of tea) at Sharetea just down the road (or rather round the corner in the same plaza), Gong Cha is a wonderful addition to the Bellaire Houston drink-and-dessert East Asian scene, which is one of the best Chinatown-areas in North America. And one way in which it absolutely matches Sharetea is in how nice the employees here are. And if the Triads come after you outside this place, you're in front of the wrong place - that's "Gang Cha."

I love to hate on Gong Cha - "the lines are too long, the prices are too high!" - but when I'm inevitably dragged along by my group of friends, I always find that I can't hate it as much as I want to. Yes, there might be a wait or some steep prices, but the drinks never fail to disappoint. My thoughts on several menu items: Strawberry Milk Tea: A special menu item and part of their "Strawberry Series," this sucker tastes like the best version of strawberry milk you've ever had (with real strawberry pieces to boot!) I got it with 30% sweetness and it still tasted delicious with a full flavor, so do keep in mind the strawberry syrup/flavoring probably imparts a huge chunk of sugar to start with. Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3Js: I ordered this expecting 3 jellies, but was pleasantly surprised to find a mix of herbal jelly, pudding, and tapioca instead. I also ordered this one at 30% sweetness, which was perfect - the bergamot essence didn't get covered up by a toothache-inducing amount of sugar. Since the sinkers are built in to the price, it's one of the better value options if you like chewing on things. Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Probably the most exorbitant milk tea I've ever had in my life, this gal boasts a nutty/aromatic brown sugar syrup and a luscious layer of milk foam topping. I think I actually like this milk foam drink more than the ones at Tea Top, though at ~$6 a cup it won't be a frequent choice. Lemon Juice White Pearl & Ai-yu: If I'm feeling super health conscious (well...provided that my diet allows for boba) this is my choice. It's ridiculously refreshing if you like tart and bright flavors. I've only ever seen white pearls in Gong Cha - they're kinda like bouncy firm jello, not as sticky or chewy as conventional tapioca because they have maybe 5-10% the calories. Ai-yu jelly tastes like citrus and fig, and although it's still sweet, it won't weigh you down like tapioca. I'll very *reluctantly* be back...haha...those egg waffles look too good to pass up...

1st time at this spot! I got the strawberry milk tea and the flavor is just the same as the other locations. It's a good thing!

After a terrible experiences with Fengcha . Decided to stop by next door Gong Cha and see why the place is so packed. I'm so surprised in same plaza they have like over 10 boba shop! Nothing you will ever see in California that many boba shop in one plaza !to me Gong Cha Just below or average boba shop. I lived in California and Gong are dying everywhere there. I guess people here just blinded to love to fall in love with franchised brand name they don't even know what the differences between good teas and whatever teas.

Every time I get my massage for Oasis, I treat myself with some Carmel bubble tea from this gem. The service is quick, the teas are cheap/ affordable, and they taste good! What more can one want?!

Taste just like the one from the Asia. I like they have games in the cafe that you can play with while you are there. Friendly staff and great drinks. No complains. Follow me on Instagram @willeatfood

The Gong Cha franchise has finally landed in Houston and yours truly could not be any more stoked. (#1) This is one of the major legit boba chains that have performed extremely well in Asian markets throughout the world. Houston is certainly deserving of a location but with so many boba options and so many other Gong Chas world wide, how does this location stack up? Fairly well, I'd say. Often times boba in the states doesn't compare to Asia, but typically Gong Cha gets pretty close. They're one of the more consistent brands with lightly flavored teas rather than sugary, powdery concoctions from the other brands. As a result, it's hard for me to say no when it comes to just about any of their awesome flavors. Their classic "milk tea" is a great way to start for Gong Cha noobs. I'm usually a bigger fan of their pearl milk tea, which has a dash of sweetness and a creaminess from the milk. The lemon watermelon with basil seeds is a perfect summer drink and their milk foam green tea is usually the *one* to get. Though when done well, their lychee oolong and earl grey milk tea is excellent. Like many bubble tea spots, this is an easy hangout for a lot of youngins, especially those in the Asian community. There aren't a ton of tables, but people seem to make do at just about any time of the day. I typically avoid the later evening crowds by rocking an afternoon appearance but even then I still see tables of people socializing over boba. For me, this is going to be one of the better boba places in the city. They've got a cool and efficient staff and they've done a good job at meeting the demand thus far. __________ (#1) Happy Lemon next?

Fast and efficient service. The line is usually long but the wait isn't. It seems to be one of the most popular places for boba in Chinatown. Even if you don't like milk tea, they offer a lot of other drink options too.

I love Gong Cha 貢茶 as much as I love my Crocs. See me showing off my footwear and my drinks. Here is how I got fascinated with people's shoes. I noticed a power strip by accident as I was tying my shoelace. It's just below the rim of the booth. Hey, I'm going to bring a charger to refuel my cell phone. Another reason for coming back is I found this place has fast turnover of customers. On a busy Friday night, we had no problem finding a table after waiting in line for 5 minutes. Sometimes it can get hot like air conditioning didn't exist. I wish they post a maximum capacity on the door. I really can't put value at Gong Cha because every boba tea joint is different as there are over 2 dozen of them in Dun Huang Plaza. As many Yelper friends recommended this place after my crawl events, I will pay more attention to the new items on the walls instead of floor. **50th review of 2018**

Yay! Found another good drink place. This creme brûlée strawberry latte was perfect! I asked for half the sweetness and was told no need to adjust and she was right. My husband got dirty brown sugar ginger and that too tasted good. Same thing on sugar recommend as is. We will be back for sure!

Taro root smoothie. Really good. Seriously delicious. They have all sorts of items at pretty good prices.

Tried the dolce coffee, really good! Tasted like what a coffee slurpy should taste like with a real coffee flavor.