Vegan-friendly tea and baked goods shop in Chinatown. Taro mochi donuts and small, bite-sized baked items. Plant milks available for drinks. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm.


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9 Reviews

First Review by JuneOk

beanybine

Points +533

Vegan
04 Oct 2024

Very tasty!

I had the Matcha Munchkins, and they were delicious! This shop could definitely have more vegan options, though.

adalea

Points +1151

Vegan
31 Mar 2024

delish!!!

The tea was priced well and yummy. Only 50 cents extra for boba. Mochi balls were super good too. Would come again!

hellohappyvegan

Points +933

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Taro & Tea

On a hot summer day, the Passion Fruit Green Tea ($5.75) was my refuge. Bursting with bold, balanced flavors, it was refreshingly devoid of excessive sweetness. The jellies added an extra layer of delight.

Choosing between Taro and Chocolate Truffle Munchkins was a delightful dilemma. I went with the Taro Munchkins ($5) and patiently awaited their creation. When they arrived, hot and soft, they reminded me of zeppoles with a chewier twist. The sugar coating added a pleasing touch without overwhelming sweetness.
While grateful for their existing vegan options, I couldn't help but yearn for a future that includes mochi donuts or cream puffs.

Extra:
Streamlined self-ordering system
They had a couple of tables and chairs outside
Columbus Park is around the corner with plenty of seating and ample people watching

*watch me eat & drink my way through Alimama: https://youtu.be/wFJIqVD3YTU

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-05

Pros: Fun Drinks Flavors, Not too sweet, Milk alternatives

Cons: Limited vegan options

adalea

31 Mar 2024

Not sure that the taro munchkin is vegan😡the menu says only the matcha one is

jadaruss

Points +1839

Vegan
24 May 2023

Yummy mochi

The mochi is delicious! And the tea too!!

lucyblack74

Points +459

Vegan
28 Mar 2023

Nice surprise

Nice to find something vegan. I had mocha munchkin mochi and matcha munchkin mochi and was very happy about it. The guy in the shop was really nice too.

niccijamm

Points +645

Vegan
07 Jun 2022

Moreish Matcha Doughballs

Someone on here said they could only eat one of these because they were too sweet. I ate four. In one go. Could have eaten more but had to share. Would recommend. Delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-07

Pros: Tasty dessert and reasonable price

Cons: Only one thing vegan on the menu

Poundie

Points +15537

Vegan
17 May 2021

Yummy--but empty--calories

This place is in the heart of NYC Chinatown. In this area, there are loads of bakeries where they serve sugar-filled, refined-floured pastries. This one is unique in that it has one item--matcha munchkin donuts--that is vegan. Although this is the only vegan item, it is enough--after all, how many such pastries can you eat without going into insulin shock?

These donuts are indeed delicious. They are like beignets (fried dough), of the type that you get in New Orleans, but a bit heartier inside. The portions might seem small, but they are more than enough. A sign in the store says "more than wholesome," though I don't see the wholesomeness (unless if compared to the other bakeries nearby). There are some places to sit outdoors, but this is mostly a takeout place.

Pros: Delicious desert.

Cons: Not healthy., Only one vegan item (though that's enough).

JuneOk

Points +304

Vegan
10 Dec 2020

Mochi donuts

Delicious taro and match mochi munchkins
Edit - taro munchkins aren't vegan (they're just dairy free) I believe they have sodium caseinate

mm1

Points +28

Vegan
10 Jun 2020

Amazing!

I ordered a tea and matcha munchkins, which came out hot and fresh, and insanely delicious! Thought their portions were really generous too. I want to go back and try everything else!!




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