A strong, perfectly sweetened, and creamy drink to kick-start your mornings.
Unlike the regular milk tea or bobba drinks that we love, Hong Kong-style milk tea makes for a strong and fragrant cuppa in replacement of coffee to kick-start your mornings.
Also Read: 10 of the Best Egg Tarts in the Metro
Just like the Brits do it, Hong Kong milk tea is enjoyed in bakeries, cafes, and restaurants in Hong Kong particularly during lunch. When paired with your favorite pastry (or might we suggest an egg tart?), it’s the perfect afternoon tea and snack.
Sounds heavenly right? Lucky for you, you don’t have to fly all the way to Hong Kong to enjoy this Hong Kong staple, there are plenty of options right here in Manila that give you the same deliciousness and experience. Here are some of them.
Honolulu Cafe
Miss eating egg tarts? Then it’s Honolulu HK Cafe is the resto for you. Serving satisfied customers from all over Asia for almost 80 years, Honolulu HK Cafe, a well-known and much-celebrated coffee shop and cafe scene hailing from Hong Kong, offers up an extensive selection of classic Hong Kong comfort food as well as delectable pastries.
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LG/F SM Aura Premier, 26th St., cor McKinley Pkwy, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 8241-8371
Serenitea
Serenitea is a homegrown brand that offers almost every kind of pearl milk tea and tea latte out there. It’s a crowd favorite among students due to the fact that there are branches near major schools. People also love the level of customization that Serenitea offers from sweetness to sinkers.
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Tuan Tuan Chinese Brasserie
Tuan Tuan, which means to put together, best describes the restaurant’s goal of putting together the best of Hong Kong comfort food in a French brasserie setting.
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Single Origin
Single origin looks just about like your neighborhood cafe, with its oaky interiors and chilled-down vibe. However, they also offer a variety of eye-catching food choices. They serve all-day Western breakfast dishes, coffees, craft beers, and spirits.
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2/F C3 Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue cor 30th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 894-4042 / (0906) 268-8902
Eat Fresh Hong Kong Famous Street Food
Eat Fresh Famous Hong Kong Street Food is popularly known for its Hong Kong-style street food favorites like fish tofu, clay pot rice dishes, yakitori, laksa, and pancake balls. This Chinese restaurant is a known spot for late-night food trips.
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King Chef Dimsum Kitchen
King Chef is a dim sum joint serving the best of Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant makes it its mission to provide diners with an affordable dining experience fit for royalty. World-class service provided by a well-trained and courteous staff, combined with dishes made from the best and freshest ingredients is what makes every meal at King Chef memorable.
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028 361 1332
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery
Though best known for being the first purveyor of the wildly popular cronuts in Manila, Wildflour also offers international fares including coffee and pastries. Who would have guessed that they had a milk tea option too?
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