Friday, May 20, 2011

Gong Cha @ SS15, Subang

The craze for bubble tea continues, with the presence of another big name - Gong Cha, which has been much anticipated by the bubble tea lovers.

I was happy that I had the chance to swing by SS15 to take-away Gong Cha's drink. This was around the same time that my nieces were falling asleep in the car, while on our way home. Boy, was I not surprised to find that their eyes were wide open when I got back to the car with my drinks... They smell something fishy when the car was stopped. Hehe...

When I stepped in their SS15 outlet (this being their 1st branch, and to-date, they have their 2nd outlet opened at The Gardens), I noticed that all designs are kept the basic. Well, I thought to myself, I can bear with the appearance which may not be as fancy as their closest competitor, as long as I get to taste a yummylicious cup of bubble tea.


Gong Cha kept to its simplicity

Their list of drinks were listed on this 2 TV screens, and on printed leaflet which customers can refer to. They have a total of 28 drinks, which works out to about only 10%+ of its competitors, but I liked the fact that I will be able to try 'em all, sooner, and I thought 'perhaps, they only choose the top of their most favorite to sell in the market'..

As for their price point, they only have 1 size, with lowest price being RM3.90, up till RM6.50 for its tea range of drinks, whilst its coffee price range is between RM6.90 and RM7.50.

It offers extra add-ons at RM1 for the general add-ons which include Pearl, whilst RM1.50 for White Pearl, and RM2 for Special Form.. The last 2 got me pretty curious.


List of drinks listed on the TV screen

Staff at work, to prepare my drink

Oh, 1 thing I like about Gong Cha, for each order, the staff will double check with me on the range of ice and sugar level that I prefer.


I ordered the Gong Cha Signature Milk Winter Melon Tea for myself. I used the straw to take a sip of the milk froth... Sooo extremely smooth, and a strong aromatic taste that lingers... I then continue to sip the tea and milk on the other layers....Oh My! Tasted so good... I love the mild winter melon taste... After that, I sipped back again the milk froth, so that I can taste it for another time, before I mixed the drink together..

Gong Cha Signature Milk Winter Melon Tea. Price-RM5.90 (+RM1 for Pearl)

Here's the actual procedure of drinking the tea..

3-steps to drinking Gong Cha's signature milk tea

I ordered the Plum Green Tea for sis. Love the piquant taste that came from the plum.. Nice!.. The mild green tea taste doesn't overkill as well..

Plum Green Tea. Price-RM4.90 (+RM1 for Pearl)

After the first taste of Gong Cha, I can't keep my mind of it... and the following week, as I was driving pass through Subang, I just kept justifying to myself, that the few turnings getting to Gong Cha wasn't too much a trouble.. And so I was there on the hot burning afternoon... This was the day I saw the Gong Cha signage being put up.. :)

This time, I decided to also go for their House Special, and this time their Signature Milk Green Tea. I like the very mild green tea taste, and at the same time, the same enjoyment I had, in being satisfied over the creamy smoothness of the milk froth on the top. As I was so curious about how their White Pearl taste, I opted for this

A 'savior' on an extremely hot hot afternoon

While driving, I slowly sipped my drink, and slowly chewed the white pearls. I was informed that this was done using seaweed extract (if I am not mistaken), and this transparent like pearl has their texture that feels like thick jelly, yet, has the chewy feeling. Its not overall smooth, and I was extremely curious of this, that I decided to take some out, to check it out, when I arrived at my destination.

Look at how cute these White Pearls are...

Yes, Gong Cha will definitely occupy a special place in my heart. ^<>^

GONG CHA

Gong Cha

SS15 and The Gardens Mall
Tel : 03-5638 3328

Website : www.gong-cha.com.my

4 comments:

  1. Hey cousin! I love the way you describe the food taste. Makes me wanna have some too!!! hehe

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  2. Hooray...another version of authentic bubble tea...I'm a big fans of bubble tea...looking from your descriptions...I think Gong Cha provides a better service towards customers?
    (can't wait to try it if I happens to go KL)

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  3. Dear cousin! din know u have a blog too.. u can start jotting down what u'd like to eat when u come back to M'sia..

    Melissa,
    yes- i feel Gong Cha has better service, but having said that, for Chatime, it could be, its always long queue, and so, they lack a little bit on that part, as they try to expedite delivering the drinks to the customers.

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  4. I pass dis new outlet abt a week ago at D Gardens & of course, there was a long queue. When one see's a long queue, its a norm one wud think dat it must be gud. Frm d way u describe it, I'll probably may head down there 2moro & join d queue. After all, am a huge fan of bubble tea. Another 2things I wanna add (since I'm already typing)...in regards 2 Apartment, KLCC...well, its not u. Its d food. Its sucks big time. Its been overrated. N as 4d Korean outlet in Tmn Desa, all dis years, many a times hv been contemplating on trying it. Well, after reading yr verdict, I too will give dat a try sometime soon. So thx 4d feedback.

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