Shanghai Mong’s Bubble Tea is Like a Taro Frappuccino
Couple of weeks ago there was a question in the forum about good bubble tea in Midtown. The other day I was walking by Shanghai Mong, a K-Town Korean/Chinese spot known for their jjajangmyeon (on 32nd btw. B’way+5th), and saw that they have bubble tea! They’re known as one of the go-to Korean-Chinese restaurants around k-town. Many are fans of their jjajangmyeon. What I never noticed was that they had bubble tea. So I investigated for the sake of possibly finding some good bubble tea. After inquiring about it, I almost choked at the price, $4.90. Seriously that’s gotta be one of the most expensive bubble tea prices that’s out there. They got the usual flavors like coconut and taro and some not-so-usual ones like blueberry and thai.
As a test for what they have to offer, I picked taro because it’s easy to measure this one against the one inside of the souvenir store. What came out was not what one usually consider bubble tea but it was more like bubble slush (a taro frappuchino with tapioca balls, if you will.) The taro flavor was strong. This option is enjoyable and refreshing for the hotter days of the summer The price is the main drawback but on the whole, it was still pretty good. (And not a bad choice in this weather…)
Shanghai Mong, 30 W 32nd St (btw. B’way+5th), 212-629-6450
Posted by Danny at 1:45 pm, July 9th, 2010 under 32nd btw. B'way+5th, Bubble Tea.
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Actually, I think that is even more expensive than a grande frappuccino.
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yea, Dan, i think it might be more expensive than sbux…
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I don’t understand why they charge close to $5 when it’s made from powder. I mean, if it’s tea based (like green,jasmine, or black) I would pay premium since it’s made from real tea but powder boba for $5?
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I like their bubble tea even though it’s pricey, because… it’s delicious! :c
who do they think they are? Starbucks?