This is the Te Amo inside Hawthorne Mall. Finally, a boba tea shop that has really good quality…read moretapioca pearls. For example, the Kungfu Tea in Libertyville, their tapioca pearls are so inconsistent. Sometimes I go and they're mushy and other times, they're so hard like rubber bullets; they're never made correctly and perfectly every time. That's where Te Amo comes in the picture. Their tapioca pearls are consistently good. They also have really good flavor combinations and the drinks are made with care. Along with the boba tea, they also sell mochi donuts and basque cheesecake!

Always passed by here finally decided to try it. I ordered a hot ube dalgona with oatmilk, 25%…read moresugar (lowest it allows). It was still a bit too sweet, I would've picked 10% if it had that option. The foam is a bit sour and bitter, kinda shocking. But not until you get to the actual drink part, it's actually not bad. The light bitterness throughout was really good. Both ube and dalgona flavors come out. But I might try to go with more simple/purer flavors, one at a time. I find mixed flavors a bit too much, since not all mixed flavors go well together. Might just go with dalgona by itself next time or ube creme brulee alone. Also, I think the drink I had would've been better cold, as the ice would cut the sweetness to half if I waited long enough. I would've ordered a cold one but cold would've exacerbated my cough, so hot it is. Also wanted to add that the boba were done well, not under or overcooked. The tapioca itself had a nice toasted sugar flavor. As for service, it's mostly a self-service kiosk. Ordering is pretty easy and straightforward, and they have Apple Pay. Interestingly the ordering system is through Chowbus, they text you your order number.

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!

Chin dribblin dumplings made fresh! Employees are very…read moreknowledgeable and tell you which items taste better pan seared & which ones taste better boiled. I highly recommend trying this restaurant, they have frozen options too. Great price!

I had the worst experience with this place. I called to place an order, and the person on the phone…read morerepeatedly told me she was busy. It honestly felt like she didn't want to take my order. Eventually, she said it would be ready in 45 minutes, and I told her my husband would come pick it up. When my husband arrived, she asked for the name and then told him there was no order under that name. She then asked him to repeat everything I had ordered. I called her while he was standing there and told her that was my husband picking up my order. She then handed him two bags. After my husband left, she realized she had given him the wrong order and called me while speaking to another customer. The call went to my voicemail. She told them, "I'm so sorry, that guy stole your food. I'm trying to see if they will bring it back." This was extremely upsetting and unprofessional, especially since the mistake was entirely on their end. The whole experience was disorganized, stressful, and handled very poorly. I would not recommend this place based on the lack of communication and professionalism.

Our first time here and we were not disappointed! The owner is delightful…read more Dining in there are about 7 tables plus counter. Easy location just north of Buckley Rd on Greenbay Rd. Establishment is very bright and clean. Making it even better is a drive thru window for orders you call in and can pick up at the window. Yay! We chose to dine in. We ordered the Mongolian beef dinner with jasmine rice. Plus the Barbecue Korean Beef dinner. Additionally an order of egg drop soup was large enough for two to share. We also had the crispy egg rolls. The portions were large, nicely presented and absolutely delicious. Beef very tender and I was very happy to have the entree presented with just the right amount of onion. Lately other places we've tried have presented a very small amount of beef and way too much onion to fill in what they are chintzing you on. Couldn't be more impressed and very excited to have found our place. We can't wait to try other entrees. They are open for lunch and dinner - I don't think this restaurant will disappoint!

La comida deliciosa aunque muy pequeñas raciones y precios un tanto caros. Los curries no tienen…read morecasi carne, es más líquido que otra cosa. El servicio fue rápido y la muchacha muy amable. El lugar es pequeño con un ambiente casual. Creo que vuelvo en un futuro porque entiendo que si sabe bien la comida pero la combinación de las pequeñas raciones y los precios elevados a mi entender le quitan muchos puntos. ** Mi orden fue takeout por eso la primera foto tiene todo lo que ordené junto.

WOW, a must visit when you're in the Ft Sheridan area. We were looking for a pick-me-up post walk,…read moreand this checked all the boxes. We were greeted by whom I believe was the owner upon walking in and he patiently and enthusiastically recommended some of their popular favorites. My husband and I try to consume as little added sugars as possible, and the owner was quickly accommodating. We tried their original milk tea with no boba, and it really hit the spot! Super flavorful, even with 25% sugar. My mom tried their frozen Philippine mango drink and WOWZA! Even with 25% sugar, it's a MUST! The staff mentioned it's 10x better when you order it as originally made - which I can't wrap my head around how it could taste even better than it did. In addition to boba drinks, they offer alcohol filled boba like tequila, a mix of gifts, candy, trinkets, and an arcade area around the back left. There's a free little photobooth as well and a pool table. Perfect stop for the whole family! Next time we'll have to try the food offerings and report back.

This was an exceptionally enjoyable experience! The drinks were freshly prepared, with a rich,…read morebalanced flavor profile, and were served promptly. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and eager to assist, creating a welcoming environment. The shop was spotless, with a cozy atmosphere enhanced by soft lighting and tasteful decor. The extensive menu offered a wide variety of options, making it easy to find a beverage that suited my taste. Overall, this is definitely a place I would visit again for its quality, ambiance, and excellent service.

honestly shout out to this place for inventing the worst boba i've ever had…read more i decided to give this place a chance since they have very few reviews, but i wish i could have my $7 back. the boba is hard as rocks and the "milk tea" is 95% milk with a splash of some flavoring. it tastes like the milk tea bobas in a can you'd get at any asian grocery store: cheap tasting, hard boba, lacking flavor. i definitely will not be back. sucks that's the only boba spot in this half of the state isn't good. gotta go near vernon hills for better.

Everything could improve. Starting with the cleanliness. The floor is sticky and can hear it with…read moreevery step you take. Second of all, the teas are not even authentic tasting. Smells and tastes like cheap corn syrup but some palettes are into that I suppose. Sigh, I pray that one day we will have an authentic bubble tea place, And why are the bubbles extra rubbery here. Undercooked in my opinion.

(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.

Had a craving for Milk Tea & this was the closest during my drive up north. I got a Lavender Milk…read moreTea & it was competitively priced at $5.60 plus something like 75 cents for boboa/tapioca pearls. Delicious, not too sweet. The highlight was my choice of the add on Cherry Boboa/Tapioca Pearls. Fun to chew. I liked the flavor. Great service, the lady was very helpful with suggestions. Note that there are 2 Bubblicious inside the mall. I had used Google to look for Bubble Tea and it brought me to the correct parking location without a walk. It's next to the Victoria Secret store. Ambiance wise, I'll say I don't like Gurnee Mills. It's a pretty rough crowd though it's just judging by appearances/vibe which always isn't accurate. There's significant police presence both inside & outside the mall. Even lots of K9 dogs inside the mall. This perhaps make it safe...There is very limited seating around the shop so more of a grab your drink & go or walk around.

5 stars for Bubblelicious in the Gurnee Mills mall…read more I tried them for the first time the other day - they have a variety of bubble teas, tea lattes, and fruit flavored teas. I tried the Watermelon Green Tea - absolutely amazing. It has a ton of flavor of watermelon but you can still taste the green tea too. Staff were also friendly and quick- I would recommend if you want to try some flavorful teas.

The boba tea was so good! I asked the server for more popping boba, and he gave me so much in a…read moregiant cup. This is the best place for working, dates, or even just a fun after-school treat. It's the best! 5 out of 5.

We liked this place!…read more Had the MaCow Dream #M6 with a side pistachio cookie instead of a macaroon. So refreshing and great soft serve. With tip & tax about $8. Cute place, with lots of seating, would definitely come back!

This place is pretty good! It is in the mall on the lower level. We parked at JC Penny and went…read moreinside and downstairs and easily found it. The menu has a large selection of flavors and flavor mixes along with fresh fruit and loose tea options. We opted for the chai tea smoothie with tapioca and flavored jellies, and a watermelon smoothie with tapioca. The reason I am giving it a 4 is because the flavors were not very representative of what it should actually taste like. The chai was not very similar to chai and the watermelon was more like bubble gum. They were both good but just not as expected-flavor wise! But there are so many other flavors to try out so we will be going back. The prices are the best I've seen for boba tea ever & you can save a dollar if you check in with the app so that's nice! The worker was friendly although she was very busy and the shop was cleanly.

went to the boba tea store at Hawthorne Mall, and it was terrible. There is a lack of ambiance…read moresince this isnt even an outlet, and the boba was bad. I paid 5 dollars for chunks of the outer gel layer at the bottom, no gel on the bubbles, a mediocre tea, and a gift to my friend with a throat infection.