Matcha EN in Chicago is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is spectacular, the drinks are incredible,…read moreand the prices are more than reasonable for the quality you receive. I ordered the Oreo Milk Tea, and I was honestly blown away. It was so good that I couldn't leave without going back for a second one! That alone should tell you everything you need to know. The customer service made the experience even better. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive, creating an environment that makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Great service paired with amazing drinks is always a winning combination. What really stands out is the combination of great flavors, generous portions, affordable pricing, and a team that makes the experience enjoyable from start to finish. If you're ever in the plaza, do yourself a favor and stop by Matcha EN. This is definitely a spot worth supporting, and I'll absolutely be returning!

Visiting the area and saw good reviews for this spot but after trying it, I'm so confused. I got…read morethe matcha parfait- which was a generous portion but I really question if there was much matcha in it. The color is super bright but not the green I usually associate with matcha. I don't want to claim it was all food coloring but it only taste like vanilla ice cream. It wasn't too crowded at night and was able to get my order fairly quickly. I wouldn't really say this is a good matcha spot since it doesn't seem to have any matcha flavor. I had a suspicion from the menu options that they used to be Kyomatcha (a popular matcha dessert chain) but now called Matcha En. The good reviews are probably from the days it was Kyomatcha and not the current quality.

My favorite coconut mango smoothie in Chicago!…read more All the desserts here are so good and the mangoes always taste so sweet. There's always seating and they are super fast with orders. Definitely a great spot after dinner for dessert, they have shareable and single desserts as well.

Phenomenal mango desserts and drinks, truly the best I've ever had. The special mango juice…read moresmoothie-o was bursting with freshness and sweet mango chunks. The mango pancakes contained a huge piece of real, smooth and sweet melt-in-your-mouth mango on top of light cream, all wrapped up in a soft crepe skin. It was remarkable how both of these desserts maintained a delicate and natural mango flavor with the perfect level of sweetness. The drawback was that there were SO many people at 4:30pm on Memorial Day. Every table was taken and the line went from the counter to the door. There were so many people in that small space that it was hard to navigate without bumping into someone, and it was very loud. Unfortunately, the crowds detracted from the whole experience. Despite being so busy, the staff were kind, professional and efficient. I am glad that many people are enjoying their food. If they were to expand into a larger space, you would not be able to keep me away!

From the moment I walked into UFOUU, I could smell all the good stuff coming from the pastries and…read moresugar. The place has a simple, minimalistic and colorful look, but there are some really fun details, like the craft tables and the whole wall of colorful beads where someone can make their own Perler crafts. It gives the place a playful little personality. The staff were super nice and gave me some really good recommendations since it was my first time there. I decided to start with the traditional Japanese cheesecake, and wow... the texture was the first thing that got me. It was incredibly soft and fluffy, almost like biting into a little cloud, but it still had enough body to feel like cheesecake. The cheese flavor was gentle and creamy instead of being super heavy or overly sweet. There was a slight tanginess that balanced everything out, and it had this light, almost airy finish that just disappeared in my mouth. But then I tried it with the ice cream together... 100% better. The cold, creamy ice cream with the warm, soft cheesecake created this really good contrast. The extra sweetness from the ice cream brought out more of the cheesecake's subtle cheese flavor without covering it up. Definitely a different kind of cheesecake, and I'm glad I tried it.

I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

SO CUTE! My…read moredaughter and I stopped in earlier today after going to a nearby park. A+ on the free and covered parking! It's a weekday and there were only a couple open spots, I'd imagine on weekends it may be hard to come by with a free spot in their lower or upper parking lot. As other reviewed have said, their space is small, with only four high top stools. But for us today, it was fine. Our main interest was the ice cream and characters! They're adorable! They have so many options too. They were sold out of a few of the characters, so make sure to level set expectations for a little one beforehand. Not only is it cute but their ice cream itself is delicious too! They have an extensive menu but we only ordered ice cream. The staff is really nice as well.

Great customer service!! The person that attended us was very friendly. Reasonably priced as well…read more Will definitely return!

Seems very authentic but just be aware that most drinks are very bitter because of its herbal…read morecontent.

I really love tang sui from my time in Hong Kong and I've always missed having it in the U.S. This…read moreplace is probably the closest thing I'll get to that. I tried the taro , the black glutinous rice with mango and the mango sago dessert as a to-go order. The to-go order came in a cute, sturdy purple bag. The taro dessert wasn't too sweet and had a great texture. My only critique would be that the taro was a bit undercooked, it was a bit hard. The mango sago dessert was so much fun with lots of chunks of mango. The prices were a bit high but the desserts all come in high quality containers. Parking was a bit tight in the parking garage next to the shop. The shop itself is smaller with just a few seats. You can also buy flower arrangements here. Definitely come here to try some Asian desserts!

We came to Mabu Generation on a Sunday evening when the restaurant was not busy and was actually…read moreunusually quiet. One thing I personally did not like was that they require customers to pay first before the food comes out. For a sit-down restaurant, I prefer to eat first and pay after, especially when service is expected. The service was not very proactive during our visit. The food was okay, but nothing really stood out to me. For the price, I felt it was a little pricey compared to Taipei Cafe, and the overall experience did not feel worth it. Overall, the food was just alright, the service could be improved, and the pay-first system was not something I liked. I don't think I would come back.

Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

There is such amazing variety of dessert places in Chinatown, and especially in this particular…read morearea. I've tried quite a few and this one might be my top choice. Yes, I know, I said it - even above the boba tea spots. It's the best of fro-yo meets gelato meets boba tea meets kefir. It's prepared fresh daily, has a nice balance between being sweet and tart/sour, and has options for mix-ins too. Very clean spot on the upper level, helpful service to understand the options, and satisfying dessert.

We came to Big Ying seeking some sort of dessert after lunch. The yogurt smoothies my girls got…read moreand the yogurt ball I got hit the spot without being over indulgent. Service was quick and efficient. The store its self is cute and decorated in hundreds of post it notes from customers! We will be back!

I came to Autea after dinner, I ordered the mango sago with taro ball. My order arrive in 15…read moreminutes, and it was so fresh. The T-shirt came with evaporate milk, and you can pull them on top of the dessert. I suggest to mix the dessert before you eat it so that you can mix the enjoy all different tester all at once. There's so many spot at night and the restaurant also provide different kind of board games for you to play with friends.

This is label Taiwanese cuisine in the Chinatown. It is off from Chinatown on other side of…read morerailroad. The door posted a notice make sure park correctly or to toll. They also warn car may be broken due to thief. We got the grilled rice with preserved meat and dried tofu. I recommend this dish. It good enough to share. We also got a dessert with Osmanthus Wine ice Jelly with ice cream, different jelly and more. The ice jelly is unique. Definitely recommended. Service is good. Food is good.

We ordered off the ubereats app as each entree came with a drink for a pretty cheap price. The…read morewings and burger surpassed our expectations, but the tea was pretty meh.

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

Sips in Chinatown…read more.. Chicago to be exact and it was our first stop and with great reason as there is a lot that goes on here as well with various shops and restaurants it is a fun and vibrant open air spot for whatever you're in the mood for though it was walking distance from where we were coming from it's nice to see the have Chicago CTA literally right across the street. With that I found a couple of tea spots and just couldn't resist Te'amo Boba Bar with the giant Panda in a tea cup was too cute to resist and as I entered noticed a POS is where you place your order is nice as I get to browse the menu and see exactly what they had to offer. There is an upgrade in price for the sealed can and I did choose that since I wasn't about to enjoy it right away since we have lunch plans but this cute spot does have indoor seating along with tanghulu and mochi donut the service here preparing all that is fast and efficient. Lovely spot to relax and enjoy in Chinatown. Thank you!

We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.