Kolkata is now embracing the sweetest Korean trend—boba tea. This creamy and flavoured tea comes with chewy black tapioca pearls and a thick straw for slurping. Discover the top spots in Kolkata where you can indulge in both milk-based and mocktail bubble drinks, perfect for savouring and sharing on your Instagram.
Are You A Boba Fan? Swing By These Cafes For The Best Bubble Tea In Town
Straw Struck
Nestled in Salt Lake, Straw Stuck is a quaint store boasting captivating interiors, making it an ideal spot to chill with friends while sippin' on some bubble tea. The menu at Straw Stuck offers a range of options, including fruity teas like Apple Bubble Tea and Lychee Bubble Tea, as well as milk-based teas such as Rose Milk Tea, Classic Bubble Tea, and Thai Milk Tea. People also have the liberty to choose from a variety of berries as add-ons, along with pre-included chewy bubbles. The star of the show is their Cranberry bubble tea, paired with lychee bubbles for a refreshing experience, and the uniquely textured Thai Milk Tea.
Where: DL 03, DL Block, Sector II, Bidhannagar, Kolkata
Timings: Everyday, 8 AM to 11 PM
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 500 for two
Twisty I The BOBA Station
Known as Kolkata's first bubble tea brand, Twisty has 5 outlets across various prime spots in the city. Along with a varied bubble tea menu consisting of Belgian Chocolate, Blue Heaven and Kiwi Pop, they're also the first ones to introduce Boba cheese bars, in a host of attractive flavours including blueberry, mango and oreo, giving a twist to the traditional cheese flavour, with a hint of Boba. Insider tip: their bestselling flavour is the Hazelnut Creamy Iced Coffee Boba, which you can't not try!
Where: 24, Ray St, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata
Timings: Open 24 hours
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 400 for two
Boma Asian Bakery
Boma Asian Bakery, as the name suggests, is an Asian inspired bakery and cafe. Available on Zomato and Swiggy, it is put up by Sonam Dolkar Seth (a makeup artist by profession) and Manisha Sangma who share a collective love for baking. If you are a die-hard Kpop and BTS fan, then this place is for you. They have bith Milk based Boba as well as Mocktails - ranging from flavours like Matcha, hazelnut coffee, mocha chocolate, sakura to blue pea, green apple, passion fruit and ginger lime.
Where: Middleton St, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata
TImings: Everyday, 12 PM to 9.30 AM
Rating: 4.1
Price: INR 400 for two people
Boba Panda
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Boba Panda's offerings in Gariahat. These delectable drinks will only satisfy your taste buds but also serve as picturesque grid to your Instagram. Our recommendations? Their Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea and Taro Milk Tea – a dream come true for sweet tooth enthusiasts. Along with Boba drinks, they also have a wide range of food items like corn dogs, Yangnyeon chicken and a variety of other Korean delicacies.
Where: Kankulia Road, Ballygunge Gardens, Gariahat, Kolkata
Timings: 12 PM to 10 PM
Rating: 3.8
Price: INR 600 for two
Bubble N Tea Asian Cafe
The cafe serves 'The Original Thai Bubble Tea' and a variety of Asian and Continental options. Located in Salt Lake, the cafe has a modern and classy vibe with an Asian touch, featuring chic tones and contemporary furnishings. Besides Boba drinks, don't miss their unique Bubble Lava Chiffon Cake—a soft cake topped with creamy lava, burnt caramel syrup, and chewy bubbles. It's a great pick for a summertime dessert!
Where: 214, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata
TImings: Everyday, 11 AM to10.30 PM
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 400 for two people
Tea Junction
Tea Junction caters to all generations with a range from bubble tea to classic adrak wali chai. Originating from the Bengali 'adda' concept, it started in a Kolkata mall and has grown into a chain of 50 stores across Kolkata and Siliguri. Now, expanding their offerings to include Choco Chill Bubble tea, Mango Fizz, Cranberry smoothie, and Kiwi Lemon soda with Popping Boba.
Where: Sarat Bose Rd, Opp Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Jadubabur Bazar, Bhowanipore, Kolkata
Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM
Rating: 4.4
Price: INR 300 for two
Artily
With a wide range of Boba drinks like Orange Hill Glitter Boba, Mint Glitter Tea, Mango Cheesecake Shake with Boba, and Vietnamese Coffee with Boba, Artily is available on Swiggy and Zomato. The flavours has a diverse range starting from the classic mango/strawberry to the most unique ones like Kachi Kairi, Jamun, Strawberry Litchi, Black Forest and many more! The best part, it is open till 4am!
Where: Sarat Bose Rd, Paddapukur, Bhowanipore, Kolkata
Timings: 11.30 AM to 4 AM
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 400 for two people
