Yaya Tea Newark
250 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
Crema's Take
“Yaya Tea in Newark is a beloved neighborhood gem that seamlessly blends traditional boba and specialty teas like their signature Okinawa Milk Tea with an impressive spread of Asian comfort foods—from crispy rice balls to takoyaki and shrimp tempura udon. The remodeled space radiates warm, welcoming energy that keeps families and friend groups coming back, though you'll want to stick with their tea and classic snacks rather than venturing into their newer fried offerings. It's the kind of place where regulars feel at home and the vibe makes lingering over a drink feel like time well spent.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Slow-sit spot. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I love YaYa tea! A few years back my daughter introduced me to this place and we frequent. I love their chips, rice balls and we recently tried their wings yesterday. My daughter immediately after became sick and a few hours later I became ill, felt as if I was going to faint…
Food is amazing, love the rice balls and drinks that they serve, however be careful eating their new fried chicken. Today my mother and I tried it and both experienced stomachaches, and projectile vomited.
Dined in with a group of friends for boba but was pleasantly surprised at the food selection offered at this store. I ordered a large Okinawa Milk Tea, Shrimp Tempura Udon, and a small Yaya Shrimp (fried shrimp and seaweed) rice ball which totaled around $28. The Okinawa Milk…
My taro tea large tastes like just milk with purple color ,my takoyaki it wasn't a full takoyaki ball it was just half of the takoyaki ball , the tuna onigiri was so dry the tuna ,I am very disappointed because I spent $31 for this
I am absolutely in love with how they remodeled the place I love the vibe I took my daughter for lunch an to see my other daughter who works their and felt the energy while sitting for my order! Yaya Keep up the good vibes and what you do the food is great I highly recommend the…
Crema Reviews
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