<p>Yes, it's on 122 and Amsterdam. I thought it was just a pizza place too, and discovered they have some amazing entrees. I had this incredible $30 duck dish there...it may have been seasonal though. Luckily it was on Columbia's dime.</p>
<p>Still not answered: What is bubble tea!? And where is the best one!?</p>
<p>bubble tea is milk+tea (right)? it also has tapioca pearls (which are gummy marble looking things)....i dont like it but i know a lot of people do. its a cold, sweet drink.</p>
<p>I agree with columbia2002. I think the restaurants around columbia are disgusting. Is it just me or does anything that come from ollie's/swish have a nasty smell? ew. Deluxe has a good burger. Hamilton deli is good for a sandwich.</p>
<p>John Jay has HORRIBLE food on the weekends. 3 flavored tofu every weekend is gross.</p>
<p>The best thing about hamilton deli is how it's now open 24 hours during the semester. the only place you can get a comparable sandwich late at night is appletree, and that's a hike if you're not in Mudd or IAB or something.</p>
<p>bubble tea is heavily marketed to asians, and is available in the cafeteria in Uris (the business school building behind Low Library). There is a small shop in the corner there that serves bubble tea (the tapioca stuff), with the amusingly redundant store name of "Tea & Tea". One would think that, given that we know they sell tea, we are well aware that, in addition, they sell tea.</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
<p>Bubble Tea was popularized in Taiwan and has leaked over into places like Hong Kong, US, etc.</p>
<p>It originally was a milk tea with tapioca but is now available in many different flavors.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bubbletea.com/%5B/url%5D">http://www.bubbletea.com/</a></p>
<p>Oh yeah and Tea&Tea down in China town is good. or Sago Tea Cafe'.</p>
<p>You can swipe a bubble tea at Uris but I think Swish's are possibly better.</p>
<p>Of course if you have no regard for your body, and are low on cash, there is no other cheap eatery then Koronets...I heard one athelete say he ate 6 slices, and he ate breakfast that day (not lunch) but of course it's perfectly safe (except for the fact that one slice triples your cholesterol) =)</p>
<p>Tom's- Stop by, take a picture if you're a Seinfeld fan, and maybe get a milkshake. Otherwise, the food is awful.</p>
<p>Swish- It's not that bad, some stuff is ok. Kind of generic Japanese food though and expensive. The bubble tea there sucks; go to Chinatown.</p>
<p>Ollies- Ehh...</p>
<p>Chinatown- It's pretty authentic Chinese food, Columbia2002. The problem is that its mostly Cantonese cuisine. China's a huge place. The real spicy stuff is usually from places like Sichuan, which does not have a big population in the Manhattan Chinatown.</p>
<p>There's one more thing that appeals at Tom's- the $8 or so Roast Chicken (or Turkey) Dinner, which has so many sides it's like ordering Thanksgiving. One of the best deals in the neighborhood.</p>
<p>Lol...I just took a friend there recently...she ordered the roast chicken and stopped eating after about 2 bites. She finished all the sides...but the chicken...it looked like it was diseased...haha</p>
<p>there's very little that's good about tom's....except the milk shakes....but its overshadowed by the horrible service and the fact that they are practically pushing u out the door.</p>
<p>the pizza place imediately across the street (the one west of campus lol) is pretty decent. and btw: John Jay food was the worst food I had in all the college campuses I visited.</p>
<p>My friends like Thai food...Anyone knows of the best Thai restaurant that also serves bubble tea? You can and non bubble tea spots too =)</p>
<p>My friends like Thai food...Anyone know of the best Thai restaurant that also serves bubble tea? You can add non bubble tea spots too =)</p>
<p>swish is asian fusion...its kindda thai...with bubble tea</p>
<p>lime leaf is a thai place on 107th and bway (i think)</p>
<p>Yeah, Swish has some Thai dishes and bubble tea. Lime Leaf I don't recommend; I find it bland and overpriced.</p>
<p>Like I said earlier, I think the best Thai is at Blue Angel on Broadway just north of (I think) La Salle Place. They have a pretty cheap lunch special. Order a Thai iced tea; I think those beat bubble tea anyway.</p>
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<p>Pinnacle? Blegh! I can't believe you were disgusted by John Jay but enjoyed that!</p>
<p>Anyone else? Sorry for the repeated post..downed wireless server.</p>
<p>Eh, that's about it for options near Columbia. There's also Lemongrass Grill, but it's way down below 96th. If you open it up to all of Manhattan, I recommend Spice at 10th and University Place near NYU. There are also a couple good places in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.</p>
<p>I thought Kittichai in SoHo was decent for Thai. But it isn't authentic. It's more trendy NYC.</p>
<p>And then there's Spice Market in the West Village -- which is absurdly popular but an utter disaster in terms of food.</p>
<p>These places might cost you a bit more if you're on a student budget. But they're not absurd if you're looking for a nice meal.</p>
<p>Don't forget Saigon Grill at 90th and amsterdam. It's Thai/Vietnamese, but has fantastic food, not much wait, prices are reasonable, and it gets good reviews. They deliver, too (can take awhile). Definitely go there a few times to see what's what.</p>
<p>-Steve</p>