Beverage Menu
Ugly Dumpling Boba & Drink Menu
The Ultimate Refreshment Guide
At Ugly Dumpling, the experience doesn't end with the soup dumplings. Our curated beverage menu is designed to balance the savory, salty, and spicy notes of our Shanghainese-style dim sum.
Full Drink Menu
Drinks & Prices
Signature Boba & Creamy Drinks
Our boba is prepared fresh throughout the day to ensure a perfect "QQ" (chewy) texture.
Brown Sugar Boba
Best Seller#1 Best Seller. Features house-made brown sugar syrup "tiger stripes" and chewy pearls. Contains dairy.
$6.90 – $6.96
Classic Milk Tea
A traditional, smooth black tea base with a creamy finish. Perfect with any dumpling.
$6.33 – $6.38
Iced Sweet Crème
A rich, velvety drink for those who love a dessert-like beverage.
$6.90 – $6.96
Fruity Yogurt Drink
A tangy and sweet fusion of probiotic yogurt and fruit flavors.
$7.48 – $7.54
Refreshing Fruit Teas & Lemonades
Light, crisp, and perfect for cleansing the palate between different dumpling flavors.
Honey Lemonade
Made with real honey for a natural, soothing sweetness.
$5.75
Ice Lemon Tea
A classic citrus-infused tea, served chilled.
$6.96
Specialty Iced Tea (22 oz)
Large format refreshing tea with various fruit infusions.
$8.48
Fruit Juice Selection
Ask your server for today's seasonal flavors (Orange, Apple, or Mango).
$3.45 – $4.00
Traditional Hot Teas
For a more authentic dim sum experience, nothing beats a hot pot of tea.
Hot Jasmine Tea
Fragrant and floral, known to aid digestion.
$2.30
Hot Oolong Tea
A semi-oxidized tea with a complex, balanced flavor.
$2.30
Hot Green Tea
Light and grassy, a classic palate cleanser.
$2.30
Hot Chrysanthemum Tea
Sweet and cooling, popular for its calming properties.
$2.30
Soft Drinks & Water
Canned Soda
Coca-Cola, Sprite, or Fanta.
$2.30
Bottled Water
Still or sparkling available.
$2.00
Coconut Water
Refreshing and hydrating.
$4.50
Perfect Food & Drink Pairings
Our expert recommendations for the ultimate dining experience
The creamy tea balances the rich pork broth.
The honey soothes the spicy heat.
Sweet meets sweet for dessert lovers.
Traditional pairing that aids digestion.
Boba Happy Hour Deals
Top 5 Most Popular Drinks
Based on customer orders across all locations
Brown Sugar Boba
Classic Milk Tea
Honey Lemonade
Fruity Yogurt Drink
Hot Jasmine Tea
How to Customize Your Boba Order
Most bubble tea shops, including dumpling restaurants with a boba bar, let you adjust sweetness and ice. Availability varies by location, so ask when ordering.
| Option | Common choices | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetness | 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% | 50% is a good first try for milk tea |
| Ice | No ice, less ice, regular | Less ice gives more drink |
| Toppings | Tapioca pearls, jellies (where offered) | Pearls are the classic choice |
Best Drinks to Pair with Dumplings
| Food | Drink | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pork soup dumplings | Hot jasmine tea | Cleans the palate between bites |
| Szechuan pork or spicy wontons | Classic milk tea | Dairy softens chili heat |
| Orange or General Tso’s chicken | Honey lemonade | Acid balances sweet sauces |
| Dessert or as a treat | Brown Sugar Boba Milk | Rich and sweet on its own |
Dairy and Caffeine Notes
Milk teas and brown sugar boba contain dairy or creamer, and tea-based drinks contain caffeine. Honey lemonade, fruit juices and soft drinks without cola are caffeine-free choices. If you have a dairy allergy, ask staff what is in each drink before ordering.
More Questions, Answered
What is the most popular boba at Ugly Dumpling?
Brown Sugar Boba Milk is the drink most often recommended across the chain.
How much is boba at Ugly Dumpling?
On the Edison reference menu, milk teas run about $6.33 to $6.90 and the Fruity Yogurt Drink is $7.48. Prices vary by location.
Does boba have caffeine?
Tea-based boba does. Lemonades, juices and most yogurt or cream drinks without tea are caffeine-free.
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