(4) ~ very good food & service…read more MENU: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Cucumber Salad = (4) very good & shareable ** Pork Soup Dumpling = (4) very tasty, although smaller than I'm used to... ** Piggy Buns (dessert) = (4) very creative & egg custard filled (see photo)...you get four

I'm in love. Seriously, I'm in love. I have been looking for a place that offered dim sum and…read moredumplings for a while now (ever since I experienced them at Din Tai Fung and Dough Zone in Seattle) and I can honestly say that Seriously Sanji is a great place. My wife told me there was a dumpling place in Northbrook and took me there for a late lunch the other day. I know that she's not a fan of dumplings, but "took one for the team" and brought me there. We just ordered basic beverages, her a water and I a Coke Zero. She then ordered Pad Thai and I ordered chicken soup dumplings and chicken sanji. The pad thai came out first and it was a huge portion. She barely put a dent into it and it became two additional meals later. She said it was different than other places she's had it and that it was good, but different. I noticed the chicken pieces were huge chunks and the sauce had a little kick to it and wasn't thick, but it was tasty. I first got the chicken soup dumplings. Man, they were good. They're larger than the ones I've had at Din Tai Fung and The Dough Zone, but they sure are delicious. And since I prefer not to drive into the city and spend over an hour on the road to get downtown, to go find some other dumpling/dim sum place; I'm happy there's a great place in the suburbs near me. They rival the other two mentioned previously. Their sauces are great, the dumplings are great. The sanji was delicious. Heck, that's in their darn name. All of it was good. And this is my go to place in the suburbs now. The place is a cute. As you enter the vestibule, there's a dumpling with a body welcoming you in. The place is just all black and red and you wait to be seated. There is a container with chopsticks on each table, but the napkin is wrapped around a fork (most places you have to ask for a fork, so this is a nice change). I could use a knife for the sanji as they are quite big, but it's not a problem eating them without. Our server was very nice and helpful. There's really no place in the north to northwest suburbs that serves this type of food and you'd be foolish to skip it. I'll see you there soon. I'll be the one making the yummy sounds.

We really like gong cha compared to other boba spots. I think their prices are fair and tapioca is…read moreyummy! We got: Matcha bubble waffle with brown sugar syrup: 4.8/5 I love it when it's right out of the waffle maker. Perfectly warm and crisp with the brown sugar sauce. Taro smoothie: 4.5/5 it's good and not icy. Perfectly warm consistency and taro flavor. Matcha strawberry: 4.5/5 great matcha quality! Pepperoni bubble waffle: 2/5 a bit lacking both in size and flavor. I think I'd be fine if it was bigger even if it's more pricy. The restaurant itself is very cute! And there are indoor seating available.

Located in a plaza so parking is easy. There's tables and seating here. Open quite late and pricing…read moreis amazing. They have $3 ice tea drinks . Service is quick and good as well. Definitely recommend!

Cute spot to stop by if you have that "need something sweet" fix. My friend and I had a taste for…read morebingsoo after dinner so we stopped by. It was kind of late, but we came in....employees were probably also not expecting many people if anything, because it was snowing too. Although there were quite a few different crowds that came in after my friend and I did. The bingsoo was okay. My friend and I shared a cup since we were still pretty full from dinner. I wish there was a little more to it. Sweet enough to get that "sweet fix" and call it a night. I also ordered the almond milk tea and it was good. It was a nice balance. The menu also has other items to offer like shakes, coffee, ramen, sandwiches, etc.

Tried a few drinks here and everything hit…read more The Java Chip was the star for me it tasted exactly like the old McDonald's chocolate chip frappe that got discontinued. Super nostalgic, perfectly blended, not too sweet, and really satisfying. The taro was smooth and creamy with a nice authentic flavor, not overly sugary or artificial. The strawberry milkshake was also solid fresh, classic, and refreshing. Cute café vibes, lots of drink options, and a great spot to chill with friends. Definitely coming back to work my way through more of the menu.

About a 2-2.5: Straw & Bubbles Tea Bar is an intimate space that offers various…read moremilk/fruit/matcha/blended teas and drinks, croffles, and even instant ramen options. We stopped by after having lunch in the area, and we ordered: +the Strawberry Cream Cheese croffle - topped with strawberry-flavored cream cheese and freeze-dried strawberries (the description actually state they were fresh strawberry slices, so this would need to be updated) +a Strawberry Matcha Latte +Orange Jasmine Yakult +and, a Pineapple Creamy The croffle itself was okay; it was slightly chewy and may have been stale; wished it would have been served hot. The drinks could have been steeped longer and prepared better, as they were watered down. The place is cute, and there's limited seating inside. There seems to be consistent to-go/pick-up orders. Limited street parking is available. +watered down drinks +slightly stale croffles +instant ramen options +limited seating

We went to Straw and Bubbles Tea Bar for the second time and we liked it. I will admit it is a tad…read morepricy for boba but for convenience it is worth it for us. We got: Ramen: 9/10 I got to try a new ramen that I normally do not get. I added an egg and radish ($1 each for toppings) the ramen I picked is the Jin seafood version. The noodles are nice and chewy with a good amount of spicy. It also has dried crab bits added! Boba: 10/10 we got some strawberry boba and it was delicious. The tapioca here is always perfectly cooked with good chew to it. The owner/shop worker is very nice! She gave us two waffles on the house. The ambiance is a really cute shop perfect for dates or boba chats. We would for sure be stopping by again for late night boba cravings.

Sharetea is such a staple, and I was surprised to see one in Morton Grove! It's a chain that's also…read moretypical in Taiwan, and I happily ordered a milk tea from there. It was excellent at 50% sweet and ice. The floral notes of the tea came through, and the boba remained just soft and chewy enough to enjoy throughout the beverage. My partner picked up from the counter, and service was extremely quick. Their hours are pretty good as well, going into the evening (when my boba cravings hit the hardest). I love seeing how diverse their menu is, and I look forward to enjoying another beverage soon indoors to check out their decor!

Bright new boba location with teas, milk teas, fruit teas and other specialty drinks. There's a…read morelarge parking lot close to other restaurants. Drinks can be customized for ice, level of sweetness and add-ins or toppings. It was fairly new, they said it had been open a few weeks, and they were friendly and welcoming. They offered me a free bag of matcha popcorn. I loved my strawberry coconut drink with boba -- nice tasting, light sugar and boba were soft chewy and satisfying. They use nondairy creamer instead of alternative milks. Hope that they will reconsider this. I was interested in food options and they said possibly in the future they will add items. Nice new spot for your bubble, fruit and milk teas. Will be back to try the coffee with coffee jelly!

Fun, little, tea shop! I like the graffiti style decor and bold color choices. It all adds to the…read morevibrant feel of the place. The fruit freeze and ice cream are as expected and comparably priced. Service was good, friendly, and didn't feel like had to wait particularly long for four orders to be made.

True rating: 4.5/5 I…read moregot the lavender matcha, and was definitely surprised by how much the lavender took over (not in a bad way; at other places, sometimes the floral notes are barely noticeable). The boba was 90% there in terms of chewiness. I think if it was cooked just slightly longer so that it was softer, it would be perfect!

The best Taiwanese food in the Chicago area! Popcorn chicken is legit with the light crispy coating…read moreand tender chicken. You can customize the spice level by adding your own togarashi. The deep fried basil leaves just melts in your mouth. I got the beef noodle soup and it was very flavorful with very generous portions of beef shank that is perfectly cooked. My husband got the braised pork bowl which he really enjoyed, and he said the sausage was the best he's ever had. The drink options were vast and one can customize the amount of ice and sweetness level, which I appreciated. So glad we found this gem of a place. We will definitely be back!!

Doing an updated review of this place and it's just been consistently amazing. So great that you…read morecan order online and they love to send you the coupon. Coupons and deals as well via text to your cell phone. This place has been so super consistent that visitors have really enjoyed it. And people who've never even tried Taiwanese popcorn chicken have legitimately loved it and fallen in love with it. I love that the cook behind the scenes is truly Taiwanese and it brings a real hundred percent level of authenticity to everything she touches and makes. I appreciate that completely. This is definitely a go to for me and so super convenient because it's near my house.

Now for the update. For years I considered this modest restaurant a highlight. The staff was cool…read moreand efficient. Ordering was a breeze and the guys were always open to a conversation or giving suggestions. The restaurant was clean and the meal was always tasty. Just a note but the further away you move from any major city the fewer and harder it is to find great Asian food. The suburb is lucky to have them. The pandemic brought new staffing. Some were pleasant with customers though one lady, a supervisor had the wrong ideas of what customer service and proper etiquette is. Just the basics of my final visit. I took my family for lunch. We ordered lunch specials and a couple extra must-try plates. Two specials hit the table and the third was left waiting for her meal. Unbeknownst to us in the moment, her food was handed to a single patron there for his lunch. The place was filling up with a lunch rush but not so many that had complicated orders. Many were ordering similar lunch specials. Kung pao lunch special was popular. When her order finally arrived the supervisor realized she had given the wrong plate to the customer sitting some tables behind us. Mind you ten minutes had already passed. She quickly went over to him and asked what he had ordered. She then took the plate he was eating from and handed him the fresh plate. He was still holding a half eaten egg roll in his hand. Then she brought the quarter eaten plate and placed it in front of my mother. Before she could leave I stopped her and asked her what she was doing. She simply stated that was her lunch order. I told her she handed my mother someone else's food that they were eating and I watched the whole thing. Why didn't you take that to the back and make a completely new plate of food?! I paid the bill and got the F**k out. That's gross. Also, you gave the other patron new food but cannot do the same for our table?? This place is dead to me. If she could do that, it beckons the question of what else is happening behind the scenes.

Strong ratings for the food…read more Ordered takeout (it's been a few years...) and was pleased. Big portions, delicious chicken Pad Thai, delicious spicy green curry with tofu, and a side of only ok (and kind of cold) pork and beef dumplings. Forgot our side of peanut sauce. Happens... Service with a snarl, though. Walked in and there was one table eating, one employee sitting...and one takeout order (mine) sitting next to the register. He didn't look up or even flinch. Finally came, asked for my phone number, and shoved the order across the counter. No thank you or other acknowledgment. Sorry to be an inconvenience... The song in "A Chorus Line" was "Dance Ten, Looks Three." My takeout review is "food good, service rude." But the food WAS good...and the portions large. Lots of leftovers.

You know how sometimes you have a great day at work and want to reward yourself? Or you're having a…read morebad day and you want to soothe yourself? This Liquid Fusion location is my go-to for those times. I always get a blended fruit of coffee drink. Strawberry, mango, and honeydew are my favorite fruity flavors. The blended coffees are better than a Frappuccino in my opinion. My drink is always made quickly and everyone who works there has been really helpful and kind. The quality is consistent with their other locations. The space itself is bright and cute, and I appreciate the giant parking lot. Thanks for the emotional support and tasty drinks, Liquid Fusion!

For me, an alright spot to enjoy a drink. While not as fancy as some other spots closer to the…read morecity, this does provide an above average selection of different coffee, milk tea, freeze, and hot drink options for the area. There is also some pastry options including cakes, brownies, cookies, muffins, and more. This spot is not as busy as the Northbrook location, which is good if you're looking for a more relaxing spot to casually enjoy your drinks or hangout with friends. Prices are fair, not the cheapest you'll find but in line with this area of the suburbs. They also have tapioca, jelly, popping bubble, and crystal bubble if you want some variety. Overall, a relaxing spot to enjoy Asian inspired bubble tea and other drinks in the area with a good selection and fair prices.

We finally made it to Taichi Bubble Tea in Mount Prospect, and it absolutely lived up to everything…read morewe expected. We had actually ordered through DoorDash before and loved it so much that we had to experience it in person and I'm so glad we did. There's tons of parking, plenty of interior seating, and the whole place is super clean and welcoming. You order through the Kiosk. We ordered ramen and the Pokémazing bowl both were fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect spicy kick. Truly delicious and fresh. My 4-year-old daughter got the burrito and devoured it, which says a lot! The boba was delicious as well. The most fun part? Depending on how much you spend, they give you tokens for their prize machines. My daughter won FOUR stuffed animal she was over the moon! Such a fun and unexpected bonus that made the whole experience even more memorable. Friendly staff, amazing food, fun atmosphere we will absolutely be back and highly recommend it!

I ordered food from this place--mala spicy ramen. The food arrived very nicely packaged; honestly,…read moreI've never received a delivery in such a nice bag. However, as a big ramen lover, I have to say I wasn't particularly impressed with the ramen. It was a bit greasier than others I've tried, and I think the cilantro gave it an off-putting flavor. I will definitely give this place another chance, but I'll try something other than ramen next time.