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    4.6 (63 reviews)
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    Passion Fruit Green Tea
    Lu Z.

    This place has a great selection of teas, and you can watch them brew your tea right in front of you. You can definitely taste the difference that fresh tea makes. The shop has plenty of small tables for dining in, and it's clean, cozy, and cute. The service is fast, friendly, and welcoming. I hope they open a location in Minnesota soon!

    Taro Ball Green Tea Latte
    Susan C.

    The only thing I like from here is the green milk tea with the taro boba. They make it so well. Everything else is either too sweet or not special. The service use to be slow but now it's a lot quicker.

    Chrissy T.

    Chi Cha is such a great boba spot! I'm so glad we finally have one in Chicago. I first tried Chi Cha during a trip to Seattle and made it a point to visit every time I was there for work, so it's exciting to now have a location much closer in Chinatown. The staff is always friendly, and the shop itself is beautifully designed. They have a great selection of drinks and boba options. I was in Chicago for a weekend trip and ended up stopping by twice because I enjoyed it so much. My go-to orders are the Boba Milk Tea and the Honey Green Tea, both are consistently delicious. I even ordered extra drinks to bring back home to Cleveland. Definitely worth a visit if you're a boba lover!

    Creamy Mango Tart 青青芒果露和Taro Ball Tea Latte 曼熟濃芋鮮奶茶
    Min Z.

    A guy handing out samples to people. I tried and really liked them. We went in and got Creamy Mango Tart 青青芒果露和Taro Ball Tea Latte 曼熟濃芋鮮奶茶. Both were great. We loved them.

    No more taro
    Grace L.

    I went to Chicha San Chen after work on a hot day. When I arrived, I noticed there was already a line of people waiting for their drink orders, but there was no line at the ordering kiosk. Because of that, I assumed the wait would not be too long. Unfortunately, I ended up waiting almost an hour just to get my drink. For a drink that costs around $10, I expected something more impressive. I tried the taro drinks, but the taste was just average to me. It did not feel worth the long wait or the price. While waiting inside the shop, I also noticed that the workers seemed to be taking their time making the drinks, and there did not seem to be enough staff to handle the number of orders. I understand busy times can happen, but the system they have made the wait feel very frustrating. Overall, the drinks tasted regular, not premium, and the wait time was way too long. For me, the taste did not justify waiting almost an hour. I probably would not come back and would choose Molly Tea or Gather Tea Bar instead.

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    Rahima J.

    This is such a cute place and their small service touch points are lovely. They have a small carrier you can use for your drinks if they're in hand or they can give you your drink packed up in a bag to go if you're traveling. They have so many fresh milk tea and fruit tea options to choose from. Definitely will be back!

    Kayla S.

    It is not soo busy here anymore so there is not a long wait. The workers are pretty quick anyways. I would recommend adding the taro balls in any drink. It tastes exactly like taro, nothing artificial tasting. The texture is also exactly like taro but with starch added.

    Jaison J.

    Great spot to grab a drink after exploring Chinatown. I tried the Bubble Volcano, which has brown sugar milk tea with boba, and it was really good. Ordering is done through a kiosk so there's not much interaction with the staff. What makes this place stand out is that they brew the tea fresh right in front of you. One thing to keep in mind is that the bottom of the drink can be pretty hot at first, so make sure to mix it well before drinking. Overall it's definitely worth checking out because it offers something a little different. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors. They also give you a nice carrying bag that helps keep your drink cold if you're taking it to

    Sheyenne H.

    It was nice that you can order quickly using the kiosk. However I was disappointed when the order number #990 was done before my order #986. Counter personnel said that the order are not done consecutively. I was more than miffed. And although the taro milk tea was great, it is not so as to prevent me from going to another place where my expectations will b met.

    Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea
    Michelle Y.

    Great new addition to Chinatown! Must stop here if you're in the area, exceptional service and fast! The only down part is they don't have restrooms for customers. Didn't matter to me since I was grabbing a drink before I dined somewhere! The bobas were perfectly made and tea freshly brewed per order. With so many people going in and out I would thought it'd be crowded and tables sticky but I was wrong! I love all their Osmanthus tea, tried 3 different flavors with it and loved all of it.

    Vicky H.

    Been to their locations in Houston and Chicago multiple times now, Chicha San Chen is consistently tasty with their tea and the various drinks, boba and tarot balls! Love the freshly brewed tea and the fragrant smell every time you walk into the store. There is a tea tasting station and there is always samples of milk tea next to the cashier register. This location has some seating inside but it can get crowded during peak meal times. It is pricey considering the size of the drink (aboutn$8-10 per drink after tax depending on how much add-on too), but it really is the best in town so I will keep returning!

    Honey Osmanthus Oolong w/ Boba
    Generous Y.

    Chicha is simply amazing everywhere and always so consistent. This is the one spot I'll get boba with tea instead of a milk tea because I want to get my value on just the tea. Located in Chicago Chinatown, this Chicha isn't super spacious, but has seating available. It can get a bit loud so not the best spot to do focused work, but can work in a pinch. Nice for conversation though! There's a tablet to order from immediately upon entering. Honey Osmanthus Oolong w/ Boba - lightly sweet and subtle, the combination just works so well. Osmanthus is lightly floral and sweet similar to a dollop of honey dissolved in hot liquid, so the two together feel like a multiplication. Plus it's aromatic and smooth, no need for any creaminess from milk. Boba is consistently QQ, bouncy, and coated with flavor from marination across all Chicha locations and that is no different here.

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    Eva L.

    Love the way this store is styled! The store wasn't busy and the employees were very friendly. They have kiosks to pay and displays to show what number they're working on and which drinks are ready. Will probably pass on the creamy mango tart next time. It was just okay when we first drank it; when it watered down, the drink separated and tasted worse. The milk teas were good!

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    Hello Jasmine

    Hello Jasmine

    4.5
    (608 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I came to Hello Jasmine during a conference at McCormick Place because, let's be real, my dudes,…read morefood at the conference center is largely uninspiring and expensive. One of my friends who went to grad school in Chicago (whose food recommendations I trust with my life) told me I had to check out Hello Jasmine, so I hopped on the bus. I'm so glad I did. The cafe itself is ADORABLE. I happened to visit just before Halloween (10/28), and it was decorated in the most charming "spooky cute" way. There were little Halloween touches everywhere, and someone on staff is very clearly a Harry Potter fan. It somehow managed to feel festive, cozy, and cheerful all at once. I ordered the matcha fresh boba milk tea with fresh milk. My default is always 0% sugar because my biggest beverage pet peeve is when drinks are too sweet. (Despite being an ABC, one thing that definitely survived is my instinct to say "not too sweet, please".) The cashier gently talked me into getting 30% sugar because she said the matcha could be a little bitter otherwise. She was absolutely right. 30% percent was perfect. It was balanced, smooth, and so good that I accidentally drank it much faster than I meant to. (Oops.) I also ordered the pig blood rice cakes (made them spicy), and wow. I don't think I've ever seen these anywhere in Boston. They were seared, spicy, savory, just a tiny bit sweet, and 100% delicious. I was so excited to find something that felt a little harder to come by. 11/10, I would absolutely come back. In fact, my only complaint is that it wasn't closer to the convention center. I probably could have expensed lunch there, and honestly, those corporate dollars would have been much better spent here than on conference catering. I wish I lived in Chicago just so I could stop by more often. Hats off to Jasmine and the staff. It feels bright, authentic, and full of joy. I imagine it's exactly the kind of cafe where students go after a long week to recharge over a really good drink and something comforting to eat, and I'm so glad it exists.

    I got the combo braised pork rice bento. The braised pork was a bit greasy and too rich for me this…read moretime. My fruit tea that I got with my combo bento was also too sweet for me; though I got half sugar, it tasted like more than half. Really generous portions for one though. From my experience, they seem to give more volume if you dine in vs take out. The wifi/password also did not seem to be working when I was there. This spot is away from the main Chinatown plazas, so it doesn't feel super crowded or overwhelming.

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    Halo Jasmine . 2026 S Clark, Unit C,  Chicago, IL
    Halo Jasmine . 2026 S Clark, Unit C, Chicago, IL
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    Minyoli

    Minyoli

    3.9
    (118 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    Went for the end of happy hour/dinner and had a great time sitting at the bar. I started with an…read moreOolong Island Iced Tea cocktail, which was so smooth but probably as potent as its namesake. They have non-alcoholic options available as well. The sweet potato fries had a great texture from their light batter and delicious flavor. My friend and I both got the red braise noodles. I definitely recommend getting the combo beef and tendon. The tendon added a great texture unlike anything else. The flavor starts out almost like pot roast, but it gets richer and spicier as you eat. Makes for great leftovers! We shared the fried chicken, which was another great bite. I loved the seasoning, I think it was sour plum. I got the pineapple tart for dessert and my friend got the cheesecake. Both were really solid. The pineapple tart was super unique, definitely recommend. This was kind of a last minute thing for us, so I'd love to try table service instead of bar seating next time. Really nice looking restaurant.

    Minyoli? Meh. I ventured into Minyoli this evening for the first time and was sincerely hoping that…read morethe food would be better than the verdicts rendered by several of my friends- which, unfortunately, ranged from mediocre to disappointing. Let's start on a positive note. The ambiance is inviting and the service was decent to good. The prices are on par with other places in the neighborhood. As for the food and drink, well everything was ok, with a couple of stand-outs. My friend and I started with shared appetizers of the talow wings, which were tender, nicely seasoned and accompanied by sweet potato fries that were also good. The other appetizer was the cucumber salad, which was plentiful and offered a nice balance between the pickling and the spice. We originally planned on another starter, but they were out of that. Glad we "settled" on the cucumber salad, since that was the best part of our meal. When it came time to order our main dishes, I selected one of the specials. No dice. They were out of that too. My friend ordered the noodles with beef and the server talked it up enough that I followed suit. I mentioned light-heartedly that I never usually order the same meal as the person I'm dining with and the server said: "You won't be disappointed." Only problem is...I was disappointed. When the entrée arrived, it looked good enough to eat. There was a lot of chili crisp on one side of the bowl, which I love, and about five slices of beef- all over a heap of noodles. I mixed it all together and was excited and ready for a pow of heat and flavor. Only problem is...there was neither. The chili crisp was less than mild and not at all crispy. The noodles were bland, and the meat was way over cooked, chewy and fattier than it should have been. As my friend perfectly put it, the whole bowl was very "one note." As if to add insult to injury, I had a non-alcoholic pineapple and ginger soda. I asked the server if this was very sugary and he said no. In fact, since the soda is made in-house the server told me that they could keep the sugar level down for me. He also said that the drink was very "ginger forward," which was great by me since I love spicy, spicy ginger. When the drink arrived, it was bland, just like the entrée. It wasn't too sweet, so that was good. But there was only a hint of ginger and a whisper of pineapple. The final coup came at the end of the meal. When the bill came, my friend and I both presented our cards to split the bill as we customarily do. That's when the server told us they only take one card. I get not splitting a bill by more than three or four cards per table, but two? That's preposterous! Look, it wasn't a big deal since my friend and I are like brothers. But what if someone happened to be on a first date or whatever? Yes, Venmo, Zelle, etc., can all happen. But not everyone has that luxury. It's awkward, unnecessary and, frankly, cheap of a restaurant that doesn't want to pay the swipe fees. When I politely mentioned to the server that taking only one card was a bit of a surprise, he told me that it was posted on the menu. He was also seemingly a bit annoyed that I brought it up...like I was being bratty or something. Ok. I'll take his word for it. But if it was on the menu, then it wasn't prominent enough to take note of as I was looking at all the meal options (my friend also didn't see it). I checked to see if the one card policy was posted on the front door when we were leaving, and it wasn't. Anyway, not the end of the world, but something you should be prepared for if you dine here. In the end, I sadly have to agree with my friends' assessments of Minyoli as a mediocre to disappointing dining experience.

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    Taipei Cafe

    Taipei Cafe

    4.3
    (93 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    At the Taiwanese, I was very excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many Taiwanese…read moreplaces in Chicago. Taipei Cafe is a small restaurant in Lakeview. There aren't many seats available so it feels like a semi boba shop as well. To sum it up, I would say it is ~70 to 80% authentic, which is not bad in my opinion. Braised Pork Over Rice 招牌滷肉飯: The presentation was beautiful and the flavor was actually pretty good. In Taiwan, this dish is usually more on the sweeter side, due to the sugar and shallots added. Here, it is more peppery and savory, and the flavor was actually really good. The beans and the mustard greens were very delicious as well. Even though the flavor profile is slightly different, this was well made and something I would come back for. Noodles with black pepper sauce 胡椒鐵板麵: traditionally this dish is called蘑菇鐵板麵, which uses mushrooms, black pepper and other sauces as a base. The flavor was good, but I wish that there were more mushroom and sauce to balance the black pepper. In my opinion, this dish tasted very different from what I used to eat, but it is not bad on its own. 2/4 Fried pork chops: the meat was fried very well, and it was pretty peppery and crispy. However, I think there are different spices and flavor missing, including white pepper, msg, garlic, Thai basil, cayenne pepper, and more. I wished that the savoriness and spiciness popped up more, and I thought the spice blend and the marinade could definitely use some improvement. 3/4 Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵: I thought the bone broth was pretty good, but I believe the flavor profile should be wider, like tomatoes, five spice, 豆瓣醬, soy sauce, and more. It was a stripped down version, and I wished that is reflected in the name of the item (renaming it "clear soup" etc). Also, the amount of meat they gave us was a little bit pitiful (there were like four pieces), and there were two pieces of bok choy. When Taiwanese people eat beef noodle soup, we definitely expect more. 2/4 Additionally, I wish the drinks were made with some fresh ingredients (not just syrup or creamer), as standard/good quality boba shops from Taiwan try to make drinks as fresh as possible. That is high ask, but I just wanted to note that as a suggestion for improvement. Overall, I thought the food was pretty decent. Would I say it is the most representative Taiwanese restaurant in Chicago? No. The staff was actually Chinese loll. But I do think it reminds me of some flavors and food I grew up eating in Taiwan. If you like popcorn chicken and pork, it is likely a good place for you.

    Solid, tasty taiwanese food!…read more We enjoyed a mix of dishes (chicken bento box for me, beef noodle soup for my boyfriend, as well as fries with Thai seasoning and a boba tea for me). The green beans came as a side with my bento box and were amazing. The ordering system is a little clunky and annoying but we got through it. Vibes in the space are fine, it's an efficient little cafe The biggest thing is that there's really an opportunity for more sauces! For the fries, for the popcorn chicken, for example, a sauce would make a big difference to dip it in. I like this place and expect to be back

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    International Mall

    International Mall

    3.8
    (141 reviews)
    16.5 mi
    $

    Part 3 of 5 Memorial Day weekend APIHM series…read more Currently, the Mall comprises a bank, a couple of TCM doctor's offices, and a dental office. There are a variety of dishes to choose from 4 different vendors on the first floor. I enjoy coming here every so often to treat myself and my family to authentic dishes that are hard to find elsewhere, particularly stinky tofu, ba wan (Taiwanese meatball), oyster omelet, and pig blood soup. It is a food court. You are expected to return the tray and empty dishes back to designated areas. Although not required, I've never seen anyone do otherwise. The bathrooms are small and could use additional lighting in my opinion. Parking, you asked? Yes, there is a large parking lot. It is easily accessed from Route 83 (Kingery Hwy) or Ogden Avenue. On this particular visit, 988 Oriental Food House was closed. Reopening date is May 30, 2023.

    Rich in history, the International Mall in Westmont was the place to go for authentic Chinese food…read more(prepared and ingredients) in the 1990's: with its very large grocery store and a large food court serving various cuisines from China. It has definitely seen better days: still open but very empty (of customers, of vendors, of products). But when we stopped by on a Wednesday for lunch, we found the food to be quite good and of really good value along with plenty of space to dine comfortably and nonchalantly: a good stop to refuel while on the way to central Illinois.

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    A pretty dead food court scene.  It's early afternoon on a Wednesday and hopefully business is better on the weekends and prime time.
    A pretty dead food court scene. It's early afternoon on a Wednesday and hopefully business is better on the weekends and prime time.
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    Mabu Generation

    Mabu Generation

    4.3
    (58 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    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

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    Shang Noodle - Chicago

    Shang Noodle - Chicago

    4.3
    (503 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We were in Chicago for a really quick trip and passed this restaurant as we walked downtown. We…read morethought it looked interesting, so we popped in. It was a very quaint but contemporarily designed space with neutral tones. The staff was very friendly, and we were seated immediately having beat the work crowd. For drinks, I had the Take It Easy, and my friend had the Purple Paradise. I usually go straight for wine but opted for a mixed drink this time. Both of our drinks were great choices. For dinner, we each tried something different and opted for the spring rolls appetizer, the King Mushroom Chicken, Singapore Vermicelli Noodle and Spicy Chili Shrimp with a side of fried rice. Everyone loved their meals. They were absolutely delicious! I had the vermicelli dish, and I couldn't have asked for a better mix of ingredients. It was a little spicy but not too much. The service was great, and our server made solid recommendations across the board. There were many dishes to try, and if I lived in Chicago, this is definitely a place I'd return again.

    Decent choice on a whim! One person got the lobster noodle dish and thought it could be more…read moreflavorful. I got orange chicken and felt it could be more fresh and the sesame chicken was very similar; thick sweet sauces. The soft shell crab had a very thick and greasy batter Big hits were the pad see yuh and chicken fried rice. Loved the dim sum BBQ bunz and soup dumplings. Service was meh but my party had been waiting for a while for the final people to show up, so I don't really fault them for that. The restaurant was cozy and clean. We would be back for them bunz and noodz

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    Chicha San Chen - bubbletea - Updated August 2026

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