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    BAMBU

    4.2 (239 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Taro & Vietnamese BLEND
    Jeruby M.

    This place is insanely good. My taro drink was like something I have never had before and I enjoyed every sip. It was so many people in there we were hesitant at first but we decided to just go and I am SO glad we did. You order and pay with a kiosk and it was pretty simple. There were so many options we will definitely have to go back and try more.

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    Minerva H.

    I got the #10 Bambu Favorite and the Pandan Waffle. I love grass jelly so the Bambu Favorite che was good for me. I also got a pandan waffle and thought it was okay - wish there was more of a mochi texture to it though. One of the kiosks wasn't working at the time so that delayed the line. The space inside can get quite crowded too, it's not too big. The drink and waffle were about $14 total so, in this economy, overall pretty good value.

    Coffee Milk Tea 3 French Macarons
    Jayana D.

    Everything I've tried from their menu has been great! The drinks are always fresh, and the wait time is reasonable (unless they're busier, typically on the weekend in my experience). It's a great place to go and grab a quick snack and/or drink while on break, passing through, traveling, etc. and the ambiance is equally as pleasant. The coffee and espresso is very strong as well!

    Bambu Favorite
    Lana T.

    Love this place! It's a Vietnamese dessert spot and it's always crowded. They finally put kiosk, two of them inside and it's so nice and much quicker. You can personalize to your liking and it's so nice. Have been here a couple of times and tried their Fruit Addict if you like Che and their Bambu Favorite. They have limited seating once it gets crowded but it's perfect treat for summer or winter. They also have other smoothies options waffles and macaroons.

    Fruit Addict Che & Thai Specialty Milk Tea
    Jonathan B.

    The drinks are very flavorful and so refreshing to eat/drink! I tried their Thai tea with boba last time, and it was the perfect amount of sweetness and tea. The boba was soft and chewy, just how I like it! The service was good, and they called out the drinks pretty quick. The ambiance is very clean and nice. There's a few seats inside, but they fill up pretty quick. I really want to try their ube and mango halo halos, so I'll definitely be back again!

    6. Fruit Addict Che
    Ellie N.

    Quality desserts with quality ingredients. I love their Che selection. Fruit addict is my go to. The place is small and always crowded

    Bambu Special
    Sherard C.

    If you want a dessert that is outside the box and bursting with flavor while staying true to its asian roots, look no further than BAMBU. It is definitely worth a shot and has something for everyone. We got the BAMBU special #1 which was made with a coconut water base. I absolutely loved how light it was and the pandan jelly, coconut toppings were a perfect complement to the base on a hot summer Chicago day. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Quick and efficient service as well! P.S. the smoothies (at least the Durian one) is made with real fruit!

    10. Bambu Favorite Che
    Kirthi D.

    Yummy! I've never tried ché before and it was such a good experience :) I wish it were a bit cheaper, though, but I can tell they use quality ingredients. I got the #10 with pandan and grass jelly, and red rubies. It was good! I'll probably try the fruit addict or coconut one next time. Would be 5 stars if it were a dollar cheaper (I'd come nonstop)

    So much ice! Not even filled to the top for a large.
    AJ E.

    This place used to be good, but now they're just constantly ripping off customers. Their drinks have become so overpriced, it's absurd. SO MUCH ICE! They'll fill up your drink halfway and then add a ton of ice. The drinks become so diluted with ice and water. Service is barely passable, as they don't seem to care if it's busy or not. Ambiance is just ok, as there's some seats and clean. Other than that, definitely not recommended unless you want to get an overpriced drink with a ton of ice.

    Leah N.

    Bambu is one of those places to go each time when I am in Chicago. I usually get their avocado Che but this time I wanted to try something else. So I got the bambu combo Che. The Che is made pretty fast. This Che has quite a lot of toppings inside. It was delicious. It was also very filling.

    So many options!
    Kate M.

    People weren't lying when they said best smoothies ever! My husband use to go here when he worked in the area, and always talked about how creamy and delicious the smoothies are. I finally got to give Bambu a try for myself and wow, I am so impressed! Bambu is located in Uptown, with lots of pay to park around if you are driving. It's also just a block or so from the Argyle L stop. This stretch of town is also known as 'Asia on Argyle' or 'Chicago's Little Vietnam' as there are some incredible Southeast Asian owned cafes, restaurants, and businesses to explore! Bambu is really adorable, small, and clean on the inside. The walls are lined with gorgeous images of the beverage options. The selection is VAST, and with each drink, there are many customizations to really make it your own. I wanted to keep it simple for my first order, and decided on the coconut taro smoothie with no additional boba toppings. The drink was made in just a few minutes (I was the only one in the cafe) and was the gorgeous lavender shade I expected. It tasted even better than it looked! It was so creamy, and neither flavor overpowered the other. I can't wait to come back throughout the summer and try more flavors! This is truly a little gem in Uptown, and I'm so happy to have discovered it.

    2. Bambu Combo Che

    I go here every year during summer getting the Che and it always satisfy my sweet craving. I always get something different but this time I went I got the Bambu combo. The service is super quick and efficient. They just remodeled to make their place more modernized. It is a super cozy place where you can study or go with friends.

    7. Taro lover Che
    Bernadette M.

    I was visiting one of my besties who lives in Chicago and she said I have to go here bc they have the best pandan and ube. I love both so no need to ask me twice! I got the Ube Lover which has ube and pandan jellies in it. Eeerrmagherd so good and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. None of that powder shiiet. I'm back in Arizona now and on the hunt to find something similar. I was greeted when I walked in. A lot of Vietnamese drinks to choose from. The place is clean and my drink came out quickly. I will be back! FYI - parking is hard to find on the weekends in this area but easier during the weekday. So my friend just parked on the street in from of bambu while I ran in.

    Taro milk tea and flan che

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    $8.50 for a large mango shake that tasted like diluted slice of mango and ice. I can make better myself at home.

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    Great place for summer dessert not too sweet, which was perfect! Quick service! Highly recommend

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    Taichi Bubble Tea Chicago

    Taichi Bubble Tea Chicago

    4.0
    (129 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Nice little corner store that sells poke burritos/bowls and a variety of other adjacent food. You…read morebuild your own based off what you want, and they have a wide selection of ingredients available. I got poke burrito, with tuna, cucumber, spinach, cream cheese, avocado and green onion. The burritos are medium/smaller but it matches with the price you pay for it. The burrito was decent, as the ingredients were not the freshest but not old by any means. As for allergens, we asked in regards to my partners burrito and they said it should be okay. Unfortunately she did have a mild allergic reaction, and I understand accidents happen but something to note. As for the store itself, its a pretty large place and they sell a variety of plushies, blind boxes and vinyl figurines. I want to love it but it was just okay overall.

    I may have mentioned how as I get older I love the simpler things more and more. Long gone is the…read moreguy who mixed all the sodas at the fountain. Thus, today it was simply a Taichi Milk Tea with Boba. Please do not quote me on this, but it seems they use a special kind of milk? Whatever the case, the result was delicious! The tea and milk flavors were both noticeable but not overwhelming or overpowering in any way. Excellent amount of 'bite' from the tea and savory/creamy notes from the milk. The sugar and ice levels in the default beverage were on-point as well! I often find myself having to specify "less sugar" and "less ice". While such customizations are built into the menu, it's lovely that the base isn't gobs of ice and sugar. The boba was fine, nothing to write home (on Yelp?) about here. The vibe inside is lovely. It is wood, black and splashes of color. The service was polite and speedy (though to be fair - it wasn't very busy at the time). While I am not yet local to Chicago, I will be in a few months. When this happens, I look forward to returning, and trying some poke and ramen as well!

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    ThaiChi Bubble Tea Chicago.  6800 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL .  Ramen Sushi Bubble Tea etc. Cool!
    ThaiChi Bubble Tea Chicago. 6800 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL . Ramen Sushi Bubble Tea etc. Cool!
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    ThaiChi Bubble Tea Chicago.  6800 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL .  Ramen Sushi Bubble Tea etc. Cool!

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    ThaiChi Bubble Tea Chicago. 6800 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL . Ramen Sushi Bubble Tea etc. Cool!
    Top Tao Tea

    Top Tao Tea

    4.3
    (145 reviews)
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    Cute little place! The variety of teas they offer is so fun. I haven't seen so much coconut being…read moreused on a menu like this. The atmosphere is casual - a little dusty but not too much. I tried a classic earl grey milk tea and it was perfect! One thing to note: it was super crowded on Saturday when I went. If you're planning to visit on a busy day, be prepared to not get a seat. - AD

    I'm a regular customer here and today I ordered a peachy melon smoothie with 25% sugar and sago…read more The drink was watery, extremely sweet and not a smoothie consistency. I called to tell the girl about it and she apologized and said it was on her but didn't offer a resolution to replace my drink or offer to make me one that's actually drinkable. This was my favorite place but seeing how she didn't give me a replacement offer, I'm truly disappointed. I've been a loyal customer giving great reviews for the longest and I'm just bummed they offered me no replacement. She said she over blended it but it had no sign of ice and was mostly liquid form like she used too much artificially flavored syrup. The drink wasn't a smoothie. I also don't like how it gives the smoothie price but when you customize it only has the option to charge you one dollar and some change for the only cup size they offer. My 6 dollar drink came out to be almost 9 dollars with a free topping. I threw away the drink and went down the street to get a better tasting smoothie at Uni Uni. I can't believe I was served a really disgusting drink today.

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    Mango fruit tea with Aloe and crystal boba
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    Uni Uni Uptown - Chicago

    Uni Uni Uptown - Chicago

    3.7
    (65 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The iced Rose Latte with Milk Mochi, Sago and no sugar!!!! Absolutely amazing. I feel like this…read moredrink was personally made for me. I love it. No other drink and snack shop makes this unique drink and the only problem I have is the fact it doesn't have an option to make it LARGE. My heart is absolutely happy. Ever since this place got new management it has improved immensely!!! The cool owner is super friendly and I think that's what makes this place stand out amongst all the cute drink and snack shops in Argyle. I love this location and so does my son and his cousins. I ordered today, and got the opportunity to sample a potential new menu item and it was absolutely delicious. There isn't anything to hate about this place. Customer service is on point, food and drinks are on point and the place is cute and spacious. I highly recommend Uni Uni Argyle they have great quality cups for their drinks and that's another thing I love. A lot of places serve you drinks in cheap cups. Uni Uni has strong cups and lids, perfect for your ride and won't spill out the cup. Thanks for the great conversations every single time I've gone here. You guys rock.

    Firstly, shoutout to the staff. There was two of them and they handled a dinner rush like pros…read more When we got there and ordered there were only a couple of people ordering and by the time I had gotten out of the bathroom the lobby was full. Secondly, the decor of the place is pretty cool. Great Wall design, mini arcade, very instagrammable. In terms of drinks - we liked them a lot. I had the Lovebirds Tea with Coffee and Tapioca and that tasted pretty good, and I love coffee so that was good for me. And my wife got the uni fruit combo Jasmine green tea and she liked that as well. Well come back next time and order food too!

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