Yaya Tea Hicksville 131 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801

"EDIT response to owner: You should update your COVID knowledge then because it is transmitted through the air, and your store worker wasn't wearing a mask if you are so concerned with protecting people, which is what is actually needed. Plus you're selling your own reusable bottle. Onigiri: I ordered off your video board which didn't have descriptions, but looking at google images of your printed menu, there isn't a description there either other than "shrimp" and "fried". The rating stays the same. Original: I wanted to like this place, this have a variety of teas to choose from beyond green and black teas like oolong and earl grey. I asked for them to put my drink in reusable water bottle I brought, but they said not their policy to do that. Which is weird because they sell their own branded reusable cup, so not some sanitary thing unless they won't refill even their own cup. I ordered two Onigiri, one said fried chicken, but I got some weird diced up chicken. Other was shumai, but had mayo, which was unexpected and made it gross. Prices were bit high but kinda the norm now. Due to their purposeful increase of preventable garbage, I won't go back to this store again. There are four other bubble tea shops nearby and never had problem with using my own bottle. They are a chain so hopefully corporate changes their policy."

"Been coming here for a while. They’re clean, friendly, and quick with serving. They have an ok selection of drinks and such but it’s the rice balls that do it for me. Would recommend and will come back. They also serve halal meat as well, so there’s a plus."

"Yaya Tea has a large and tasty variety of drinks and food to eat. They also have a bunch of imported candy. The onigiri is definitely a favorite, highly recommend!"

"The best & most fresh tea I’ve EVER had. Came in on a really hot day, and the fruity teas were a 10/10. The lady at the counter was so kind as well. We also got a salmon onigiri which was out of this world!! And prices are very reasonable. They have a bunch of cool snacks by the register. I can’t wait to come back!"

"Ordered a regular sized hot milk tea with tapioca and it came out to $7.33!? Damn, that's expensive. The inside shop is cute with several asian snacks for purchase. There's a couple of tables to dine at. The boba was tasty. Apparently it is made fresh daily every 3 to 4 hours! The staff was super friendly and made my drink speedily. The milk tea could not be completely 0% sugar as they have a pre-mixed powder. Enjoyed the taste so would come again."