Bigger than McDonald's, cheaper than everyone: China's boba behemoth has landed in L.A.
Mixue, a China-based megachain with over 53,000 stores, launched U.S. locations in Hollywood and New York, offering very low-priced drinks and ice cream.
A Huge Chinese Fast-Food Chain's NYC Debut and More NYC Restaurant Openings to Know in January
Multiple new restaurants, bars, and cafes opened across New York City in January 2026, including Mixue, a Thai wine bar in Bushwick, and Charlotte Patisserie in Chelsea.
The world's biggest fast-food chain just landed in NYC. We tried Mixue - and the hype is real.
Mixue opened first U.S. locations—two in New York and one in Los Angeles—offering ultra-affordable ice cream, coffee, and boba that challenge McDonald's pricing.
Mixue, the World's Largest Restaurant Chain, Opens in NYC
Mixue, a low-cost Chinese tea and ice-cream franchise, opened New York locations offering steeply discounted items, testing affordability and appeal in a competitive NYC market.