KL Bubble Tea Street Is Every Boba Lover’s Fantasy
Visit any popular bubble tea shop in Singapore and you’re sure to find a snaking queue.
The boba obsession is real, and having to queue to satisfy your craving can be quite the mood-killer.
Good news for those who like to travel across the Causeway though — Kuala Lumpur (KL) has an entire street full of bubble tea shops, and most stay open till late.
If you’re planning a KL trip soon, drop by SS15 Subang Jaya to get your boba fix any time, even in the late hours of the night.
1. The Alley
Singaporeans went crazy when famous Taiwanese brand The Alley first reached our shores in Apr 2019. The line at their Jewel Changi outlet is still insanely long, and we can expect the same at Cineleisure too.
If you haven’t had a taste yet, we’d suggest heading to their KL outlet and making a mini vacation out of it. The new addition Early Grey Tea will pair perfectly with their signature brown sugar pearls.
Address: 84G, Jalan SS5/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â 12pm-1am daily
2. Gong Cha
Gong Cha‘s iconic return saw throngs of customers lining up at the first outlet at SingPost Centre. With a few more outlets gradually opening, the craze will only spread.
Thankfully, Gong Cha in KL doesn’t have such ridiculously long queues, so you won’t have to wait for eternity to get your milk tea with pearls.
Address: 3, Jalan SS15/7, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-12am
3. DABOBA
Want to depart from the bubble tea brands everyone keeps talking about? Why not try DABOBA, a brand that claims to have started the brown sugar craze in Taiwan.
Their brown sugar pearls are said to be extra decadent and not too cloying at all, so it might prove to be worth the long trip there.
Address:Â 25, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â Sun-Thurs 12.30pm-11.45pm, Fri & Sat 12.30pm-12.15am
4. JLD Dragon
JLD Dragon takes brown sugar fresh milk to another level by adding a luscious topping of whipped cream and creme fraiche.
Since you’re having your little sugary treat, why not indulge in the full experience?
Address: No. 7-G, Jalan SS15/4E, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â 12pm-12am daily
5. Xing Fu Tang
We know, another brown sugar pearl joint, but the twist here is that they stir fry their brown sugar pearls in-store in a huge wok, so you can be sure that the caramelised taste will really shine through.
Another interesting item on the menu is their mango smoothie, which is topped with panna cotta in the shape of a rabbit. How totally random but super cute is that?
Expect a long queue though, as the fairly new outlet is still welcoming waves of excited first-time customers.
Address:Â 88, Ground Floor, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â 12pm-1am daily
6. Tea Amo
Perhaps a play on the Spanish expression “Te amo” which means “I love you”, there’s every reason to love this bubble tea shop.
Their milk tea doesn’t just stop at the traditional option — you can opt for a variety of other milk flavours like rose, peach, caramel and even hazelnut.
Go for the soft serve ice-cream with pearls, served in a cup or cone, if you want to switch things up a bit.
Address:Â 51, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â 11am-1am daily
7. OneZo
We have PlayMade, Malaysia has OneZo, the Taiwanese OG in flavoured pearl toppings. You can choose from brown sugar, cactus and caramel pearls to go with drinks like taro milk tea and cocoa latte.
OneZo also famously created the Poké Ball pearls, so Pokémon fans can truly eat, live and breathe Pokémon.
Address:Â 70-G, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â 11am-1am daily
8. Cha Wan Jia Tea Bubble
Cha Wan Jia is basically what you’d imagine the love child of PlayMade and LiHo would be. Pearls in flavours like sakura and dragon fruit, and teas with foamy cheese toppings give you the best of both worlds.
You’d be so blown away by the menu that you’ll start tripping over your words and calling bubble tea “tea bubble” instead.
Address:Â No. 34, SS15/8, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â Sun-Thurs 11.30am-12am, Fri & Sat 11.30am-1am
9. Pin Tea
Not your typical boba store, Pin Tea offers healthier versions of thirst-quenching, ice cold beverages. Pick from fresh fruit teas like grape, kiwi, berries and mango, some of which also come in ice blended form.
If you really can’t do without dairy, they also have frappes in flavours like double chocolate chip, caramel black tea and hojicha.
Add their unique “pin balls”, a supposedly healthier substitute for tapioca pearls, for some chewiness. These are said to contain zero fats and calories, and even help with digestion.
Health nuts would appreciate this less sinful option for bubble tea.
Address:Â 86G, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours: 12pm-1am daily
10. Chatto
Slightly further away from the rest, Chatto is the only shop that’s also a full-fledged cafe complete with a savoury food menu. Fill your empty stomach with Japanese and Korean delicacies like a kimchi chicken sandwich or a curry bento set.
Wash everything down with a cup of matcha pearl latte, among other delicious drink options, for a satisfying meal.
Address:Â No. 24 Jalan SS15/4D, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:Â Sun-Thurs 11.30am-12am, Fri & Sat 11.30am-1am
Late night bubble tea haunts
With over 10 bubble tea shops open past midnight, SS15 Subang Jaya in KL is really the place to be for crazy boba fanatics.
The area is easily accessible from the SS15 LRT station, but of course, you can just Grab your way there.
June holidays are less than a month away, so you should probably start planning a holiday in KL to try all these wild and wonderful bubble tea options.
Featured image from @steffylovesfood and @eva_t0807 on Instagram.
