7 bubble tea spots in Tsim Sha Tsui for your next boba break

In Tsim Sha Tsui, you'll find a lively bubble tea scene with classic milk teas and creative fruit blends.

7 bubble tea spots in Tsim Sha Tsui for your next boba break
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In Tsim Sha Tsui, you'll find a lively bubble tea scene with everything from classic milk teas to creative fruit blends. Think honey pearls, brown sugar syrup and even cheese tea. From popular spots like The Alley and A Boutea to lesser-known favorites, we've gathered the top seven hotspots in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui for your bubble tea fix.

Baroness

Baroness introduces Taiwan's "Little Brown Sugar" to a world of handcrafted treats. Give their Thick Fresh Milk with Small Brown Sugar Pearls a try for chewy, hand-fried pearls with a hint of ancient sweetness. Explore their range from small brown sugar to strong white milk tea, Ou Lei, winter melon and classic mellow tea. And be sure to check out the Uji Matcha Outlet's blend of Japanese Uji matcha and 4.3 Meiji milk.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop D1, G/F, Houng Sun Building, 45-47 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Sunday, noon - 11 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 2983 8896
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Kiki Tea

Craving Taiwanese bites to go with your bubble tea? Head to Kiki Tea for a laid-back noodle bar vibe. They serve up fragrant teas, like the must-try Imperial Milk Tea – it has the perfect tea-to-milk balance. Then there are the Taiwanese noodle delights, such as cold preserved egg and tofu or lemongrass fried chicken wings, for a tasty pairing with your sweet bubble tea.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop 406, 4/F, K11 Musea, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Price – $$ - $$$
  • Phone – +852 2111 3764
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The Alley

Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, The Alley is known for its deer-themed cups and irresistible brown sugar Deerioca milk tea – their signature Insta-worthy drink. It's a sweet delight with jiggly pudding and chewy pearls that fans keep craving. The secret? Their in-house sugar cane syrup gives it a unique, gentle sweetness that sets them apart from other boba spots.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop F, G/F, Alpha House, No. 27-33, Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 7 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 2877 2011
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A Boutea

For a K-pop twist to your bubble tea fix, swing by A Boutea in Tsim Sha Tsui. Beyond drinks, they sometimes host lively events, for example, special K-pop celebrations when an idol's big day comes along. Honoring tradition, their tea range includes β€œsijichun,” oolong, Assam black tea and jade green tea. Fresh brown sugar pearls cooked for over an hour without preservatives make the difference, or you can spice it up with some cheese tea for a unique boba flavor.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop G/F, No. 32-34 Lok Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Sunday, noon - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$ 
  • Phone – +852 9574 0572
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Chun Fun How

Chun Fun How, by K11, is known for its Insta-worthy cups. The Jade Lotus Green Aloe Honey is a hit with its crisp aloe vera and refreshing green tea – perfect for cooling down in the summer. Check out the Duoduo series for nostalgic sips like jasmine and Duoduo green. And don't miss their unique Sweet Potato Pearls Fresh Milk Tea.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop A1, G/F, Carnarvon Mansion, 8-12 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Sunday, 12:30 - 11 p.m.
  • Price – $$ 
  • Phone – +852 5525 4710
  • Menu

Lip Tea

Lip Tea, also known as Tea Only, is your oasis in Tsim Sha Tsui, offering a healthy take on bubble tea. Sweetened with rock sugar and Korean brown sugar, their Bai Xue Xun Fei is a refreshing mix of lavender and white peach oolong. They use only natural ingredients – so no artificial sweeteners or powders. Plus, they add peach gum and chia seeds for collagen and low-calorie goodness to your cup of boba.

Quick Facts

  • Where – G/F, 8A Humphreys Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Sunday, noon - 11 p.m.
  • Price – $$ 
  • Phone – +852 5548 4470
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Milksha

Milksha at Tsim Sha Tsui is all about that creamy goodness. They use fresh milk from Taiwan for a rich flavor. Portions aren't big, but they're full of flavor. Be sure to try their must-have drinks like taro milk tea, pu'er bubble milk tea and brown sugar milk tea. And don't miss their pearl milk green latte, a tasty tea-milk combo.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop 1, G/F, Hang Seng Tsim Sha Tsui Building, 18 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Sunday, noon - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 9383 8052
  • Menu
  • Website