Gong Cha

Description: Gong Cha Ballantyne serves premium Taiwanese bubble tea with fresh-brewed teas and pearls prepared throughout the day. Known for its signature milk foam, the creamy sweet-and-savory topping pairs perfectly with classic and fruit teas. Founded in 2006 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Gong Cha is a global brand with strict quality standards.

Comments: Small, but cute, and it smells really good. The music matches the aesthetic. Songs that’d feature in happy and whimsical scenes during a k-drama. If you’re super antisocial, or just anxious, you can order on a tablet near the entrance and they’ll call your name out when it’s done. No need to talk to anyone.