Panda Bubble Tea Bar

Bijlmerplein 156, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Panda Bubble Tea is exactly what it sounds like: a bubble tea spot that also does way more than you'd expect. The menu is a straight-up East meets West situation, with paninis, crepes, waffles, and mochi sitting right next to drinks flavored with nutella, taro, and red bean. Toppings like boba, grass jelly, and lychee jelly are all in rotation, so you can build something that actually fits your vibe. The space itself is part of The Turnstyle Underground Market, which is a whole underground shopping passage in Manhattan. It's not a sit-down-and-chill-for-hours kind of place, more of a grab something good and keep it moving energy. They also do takeout and delivery through online ordering, so you don't even have to leave your spot if you're not feeling it. What makes it worth a visit is the consistency. They're not trying to be the trendiest thing on the block, they just want to serve solid food and drinks every time. They even sponsored Hip Hop Days with The H+ The Hip-Hop Dance Conserv…