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Such a solid spot! Only took a star off because prices were high for small ish portions and the menu was kinda confusing. But overall both our treats were very good. Would come back again if I was in the area. Ordering was easy once we made a choice, and it was bumping inside which made for a lively atmosphere. Food came fast!
The matcha float was very good! Strong flavors and I enjoyed the different textures. The sakura jelly was also nice the sauce it's in gets messy and I wasn't the biggest fan of the mild savory sauce flavor with the slight sweet jelly. My boyfriend seemed to like it. The service was ok.
Kari's Rating 9/10 TLDR: -Ube soft serve is to die for -Taiyaki seemed like a good idea, but the hot fish bread melted the soft serve so fast it turned into a giant mess -ice cream portion size is good enough for two people This is the second time I've been here and I came on a Thursday around 8 PM and then was it crowded. There are tons of people ordering at the counter as well as a line outside the door. They were really busy and I think they might've needed a few more workers. Orders were piling in from the kiosk as well as the counter. We ended up ordering the Ube taiyaki fish as well as an Ube ice cream soft serve in a cup. Man, I remember last time I came here. I got the Ube Matcha float and my friend got the Matcha milk tea with tapioca and those two desserts didn't seem like too much, however, this time when I came, these desserts are a lot. I kind of wish we'd ordered just one of them, but we live like we're rich #yolo. I think the Ube is the best Ubisoft server ever had in my life as it's not overly sweet, but is incredibly creamy and rich meaning they probably made it with whole milk. The taiyaki was warm when he first had gotten it, but the ice cream has started to melt inside and now it's become slightly gooey mess. This is our exact conversation while eating the taiyaki. " Fish bread, sweet ice cream. I don't know they made it hot. so sweet. Oh no it's exploding-that's why I got in a cup. It's melting I'm getting more ice cream next time. Yeah it's amazing. Oh no I'm so being recorded. I am."
They have some new menu items. Everything is so good here. It does get packed and it does get loud with... children. Service is doing their best.
Wanted something tasty for dessert and came upon this place from IG. I ordered the cream soufflé and the matcha float. Both came out in pretty quick time even though it was a busy Saturday evening. Loved the cream soufflé! It was something different that I wanted to try and it wasn't too sweet which was amazing. The soufflé was so fluffy and hot and fresh. The cream inside was sooo good! Everything was well balanced together and the float was also great. Only downside is that it's a really small place. So inside felt very cramped and crowded.
I don't know much about Chinese desserts, I ordered a towel cake of mochis. They were delicious and unique. Price point is reasonable, staff was helpful, and it's a quaint little dessert spot for post dinner sweet tooth. Thank you!
I loved the concept, but not the execution. After we ordered, it was a literal 25 minute wait to get a drink to go. Insane if not made aware ahead of time. When I got my drink, the matcha was delicious but I ordered a banana pudding matcha. There was barely any and so it had no real banana flavor. TLDR: order the delicious matcha but go on a weekday.
Cozy dessert spot in Chinatown closely connected to so many more dessert and dinner spots. There's a tablet available to order from but I missed it on entry. It's located opposite of the cash register and menu. Service was friendly. Washroom (restroom, bathroom search terms) available. Decent amount of seating, serving as a solid space to study or get work done. Black Sesame Matcha Latte - while the black sesame graininess settled at the bottom expectedly, the matcha was clearly whisked well. There were no clumps of bitterness to be found. Despite sugar adjustments, this was still very sweet so I'd classify the spot as more desserty rather than strong matcha or a cafe. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong with their regular matcha in the future.
I really liked this place! They have so many matcha options since it's a dessert cafe specializing in matcha and ube treats. I tried the soft serve with half vanilla and half matcha, and it was so good. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their matcha desserts!
Came for the matcha souffle pancakes ($12) that appeared so enticing on their Instagram, and it ended up being a dud. The ordering kiosk said it would take 15-20 minutes to make. Instead, it came out in 2 minutes in a plastic box and was cold. I was shocked as this indicated the souffle was not fresh. They also left off the fruits shown on Instagram and the menu photo. They did accommodate my request for a real plate and fruits, but it should have come out with those already included. When I ate it, the matcha cream was good but it wasn't a souffle pancake. It was just a regular, bready pancake. This place was really crowded. I think they benefit from the matcha hype, but they do not really care about quality. They can get away with it due to all the foot traffic through Chinatown. You can skip this spot when you visit Chinatown because they do not live up to what they post online.
Matcha En was located in a Chinatown plaza! I'm not sure if there was a parking lot but we just found street parking. The plaza had a lot of other businesses that would make a fun side quest day. There were a lot of options here but I was excited to try the pancakes. I would try it again if someone else wants to come. Staff: (3/5) Sanitation: (3/5) Brown Sugar Boba Crème Brûlée Pancake (4/5) The pancake was pretty good. It was fluffy for sure and the crème brûlée sauce was good, I would definitely say the more sauce the better. The brûléed sugar on top was a nice texture change as well.
Delicious sweet treat at Matcha En! What a fun presentation. The matcha and vanilla ice cream was creamy and delicious! Fish cone had a nice doughy texture. Kind staff.
The drinks were good. It was very spacious and not too busy considering I went on a Wednesday around 5:30. The service was good. The card reader on the machine didnt work, so the staff had to take the order.
Matcha En is about... no surprises, Matcha! Their matcha ice cream was sooo good. Some matcha can be grainy or overpowering, but I get them anyway because they just look so good. But Matcha En's balance is on point and very creamy too. Almost like a perfect vanilla and matcha combined. The gold leaf was $3, but what the heck, gotta do it. The kids loved it and it was worth it. read more
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We pride ourselves in making excellent matcha soft serves! Thanks for…
I'm a matcha lover and Matcha En is everything!!! I've been to Matcha En plenty of times and I can't get enough! My first time here was when they had their grand opening with their previous name "Kyo Matcha". Their desserts are very tasty and have a great matcha flavor. The Matcha Crepe Cake is delicious! Not overly sweet at all. Their soft serve is my go to! I usually go for the all matcha or swirled vanilla/matcha. Pricing is a bit on the higher end, but their quality and portion sizes make up for it. They have a decent amount of seating. Depending on what day of the week and time you go, they could be packed or empty, so just be aware that sometimes you can't get seating on a weekend! read more
this was a very cute café and the vibes were great. food was pretty good, although i will say the soufflé wasn't great but it tasted good with the ice cream so whatever. really the only comment i have is that we put a special request for the cheesecake to be to go and idk what happened but it didn't come to go. read more
4 years ago
Solid dessert place with many matcha options and other treats too! They have everything from crepe cakes, milk cap cakes, soft serve, parfaits, towel cakes, mousse cakes, and drinks! I really like how the matcha cup I got the matcha flavor was prominent and not too sweet. The mochi balls were yummy and the red bean was great quality. I enjoyed the matcha treats the most. The cakes were good but some lacked a bit of strong flavor (which others may like). All in all a great dessert spot in the heart of Chinatown! read more
Honestly pass. $7 for a matcha latte and in a small size???? I have definitely had better and for a bigger size for less than what they're charging. If you want to try it though, go ahead. The flavor profile wasn't bad. I did drink it all, but for the price point and how much they give you, it's just not worth it to go back a second time read more
2 years ago
Really good taro soft serve as well as the matcha. If you're a matcha lover try this place out. read more
4 years ago
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3 years ago
Love the ambiance! Ice cream was delicious! The staff were super sweet. 10 out of 10 would recommend read more
4 years ago
I spent my last day in Chicago at Kyo Matcha! This is one of my favorite dessert spots in all of Chicago. The soft serve is my go-to. The Matcha flavor is pretty distinct, but not too overwhelming. There are also plenty of bakery items. My friend and I got the Sakura Jelly. If you are looking for a unique dessert, definitely check it out! It is super light. The jelly itself is not sweet and has a very faint taste. However, it paired great with the peanut powder and the brown sugar! read more
1 year ago
Matcha matcha matcha.. and Ube! Simple post for a simple delicious flavor that can be turned into various desserts, just like this establishment! I got a mixed matcha ice cream cone and it 100% savored my appetite for something sweet. They have a variety of matcha and Ube flavored desserts that I will come back to try. But if you want a simple dessert and love matcha, I definitely recommend the mixed matcha ice cream cone. read more
4 years ago
I visited this cafe while I was in Chinatown. The cafe is small but has a couple of seats for those who would like to dine in. I ordered Ube Towel Cake, Hokkaido Fromage Cheesecake, and the Matcha Yuzu drink. The towel cake and the Hokkaido cheesecake were both very delicious and not too sweet. Out of the two, I do like the cheesecake more. Although the towel cake design is very unique, I didn't like how the rope sheds while I was untying it, so parts of the rope fell into the cake. I don't think the ube flavor really stood out to me either. The matcha drink was delicious and I liked the combination of matcha and yuzu. The drink wasn't too sweet even with regular sugar. Overall, I really liked the desserts here and I will definitely be back to try out the matcha parfait. read more
3 years ago
Cozy indoor and very clean. The service was good! There's plenty of selection to choose from. Plenty of seatings. Great spot for a small group of friends to socialize. I enjoyed the Korean pop music they played and it wasn't too loud. read more
Worth a visit / try if you like or are just curious about matcha drinks and desserts. The cakes are so beautifully made and taste pretty good. Although they are pricey, I totally get why they are. Definitely try the crepe and "towel" cakes! The matcha latte is okay - it's not bad - just not like a wow or feel very special compared to matcha drinks that we had before. I think I will get their ice-cream next time when I am here. read more
Given the name of this place, I feel like I should have gotten something matcha, but ended up just getting the soybean dango (Japanese rice flour dessert)! I love rice cake/mochi in general, but this dango was something else. It was so chewy, soft, and also topped with sweet milk cap(?) with soybean powder. It almost tasted like brown sugar boba. Definitely hit my sweet cravings! I will be coming back to try their other desserts as well :) read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Coming from someone who doesn't like matcha AT ALL, I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I LOVED it here. I came here for the grand opening. There was a line out the door. They had BOGO 50% off soft serve and I believe 10% off on all cakes. The wait wasn't terribly long and employees worked hard to keep things organized. Upon walking in you're met with relaxing and a calm aesthetic. Lots of wood and stone decorations that really added to the theme. I went with a group of friends and everyone ordered something different. I ordered the Mix (Milk & Matcha) Soft Serve with mochi and cornflakes ($7). Let me tell you this was one of the best ever soft serves I have ever had. I was super reluctant to try it because I knew I didn't like matcha but man am I glad I did. It didn't taste like that heavy grass you get sometimes with matcha. It's hard to explain. Definitely had that matcha taste without the grass for sure. I didn't like their mochi but I did enjoy the cornflakes. I wish they put corn flakes around the soft serve versus all on the bottom. But it paired perfectly with the cornflakes. I wished I put brown sugar syrup on it like my sister did! My sister also got their brown sugar boba milk ($5.75). She didn't enjoy it much and said there was better you could find in Chinatown. I also got the Brown Sugar Boba Milk Cap Cake ($12) and Ube Crepe Layer Cake ($9.50) for my family. The Milk Cap Cake was good. It was moist and the sauce/frosting? was a perfect topping. Unfortunately the Ube Crepe Layer Cake missed the mark for me. I couldn't taste the ube and wasn't a fan of the texture. Their specialty here is strictly matcha and I will make sure to only get the matcha flavored items on their menu next time! This is the only place I'll ever order anything matcha related- it's that good! I have my eye on the Soft Serve Parfait... Prices to me were standard and fair considering how it is being made. We were the last folks in for the night so we got to meet the owner. I believe his name was Ken. He was telling us that the matcha is genuine and they make it ceremoniously which is why it tastes so good! He was so passionate about his craft and you can tell he was proud of the establishment. These little moments where you get to meet the owner reminded me why I love leaving reviews. Please please do yourself a favor and try Kyo Matcha! read more
We came to Ryu Matcha on Tuesday around 7:30pm. There was not much after dinner crowd and we got a nice corner table to catch up. We ordered the mini yuzu cheesecake, the Ube towel, and the Matcha crepe cake. The Yuzu cheesecake is pretty mini, so we each got a taste. The Ube Towel has the most texture and looks pretty. The Matcha crepe cake was what I expected of it compared to the Matcha House in Tokyo. There are only 5-6 small tables so more of a carry out place than a hangout place most of the time. read more
3 years ago
I got the matcha milk cap cake, was nothing special. Could barely taste the matcha and the topping didnt taste like anything. Would not recommend this, but maybe their other menu items are good. read more
4 years ago
If you love Matcha as well as ice cream this is your place! My friend mentioned to me that they probably have the best Matcha menu in the Chicago's Great customer service as well as very quick. The aesthetics of the place makes you feel like you are in Japan! Definitely would recommend and come back just to have the Matcha Cake! read more
Now I will say that there is no shortage of drink shops in Chinatown. But I was very excited to see Kyo Matcha open up. I LOVE anything matcha-based. When I went, I tried the matcha- yuzu lemonade which was good (but wished there was a bit more yuzu flavor). While it's true most boba tea shops have matcha-based drinks, Kyo Matcha also matcha-based desserts which I thought was unique. I will definitely be back to try some (including that beautiful matcha crepe cake). read more
2 years ago
Great ambience, nice desserts. My only gripe is, the mango towel didn't taste too much like mango, more so like cream. I wanted a mango taste not a cream only taste :/ read more
4 years ago
If you are a matcha lover, then this is the right place for you. We tried the matcha parfait, matcha tower roll, boba milk cap cake, and the magical Dream of Sakura, which is cherry blossom flavored jelly. The presentation of food was great and the taste was wonderful. The store is at the old Joyee Plus location in China town. It is not a big store and therefore could be crowded with lines. If only they have more seating areas. read more
3 years ago
I had an ice cream parfait of Matcha flavor. It was great! But I would recommend a cup with toppings that are more of your preference. And, there were so many people inside when we got there this afternoon, so the seats were quite limited and it was very noisy (I would definitely not recommend it as a study spot!) read more
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Jojo C.
We’re so glad you enjoyed our matcha parfait. Thank you for stopping…
5 years ago
Decided to check this place for my Chicago dessert Day #1! I love Matcha and was excited to come across this place. Of note, they have other flavor-Ube, if you are a fan of it. Anyways, I decided to check out their matcha ice cream and "matcha wrapped crepe (forgot the name)" They have a matcha kick, but wished it has more matcha flavor than sweetness. Still, I enjoyed both a lot. If you are in Chinatown, consider checking this place out for dessert! read more
4 years ago
I loved the float with Matcha ice cream so much before but the drink today let me down. First, the ice cream on the top is not as smooth as before. It tastes like more ice but less Matcha. Second, the Matcha powder hasn't completely melted as the photo showing. I hope the next drink I buy will be as good as before. read more
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Apologies for the less that satisfactory drink! We will address the…
3 years ago
Fun and cute place to come with friends. So many different deserts to try, will definitely be coming back for more. The taiyaki take a little longer because it needs to be cooked but it came out faster than expected. Service was fast and nice read more
The most perfect swirl of matcha ice cream I've had in a long time. It was SO good and it had so much matcha, which is exactly how I wanted it. I'm glad I couldn't taste any filler flavor like vanilla. I was able to finish the whole thing and it was fantastic. One word of warning though, be careful of the plastic spoons. The sides of it were really sharp and it kind of cut the sides of my lips. Regardless the ice cream was worth the pain. read more
4 years ago
Pleasantly strong tea flavors in the ice cream and crepe cakes cute interior, busy on the weekends. read more
We got matcha and hojicha soft serve. Matcha En's soft serve are on a sweeter side, and I can taste vanilla from both flavors. Personally not a big fan, but it is rare to find hojicha soft serve. So I will still give a four-star. read more
3 years ago
Dessert was great, and tasty. It was ready quick. Definitely a nice and chill place to get dessert at. read more
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2167 S China Pl
Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60616
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Do you guys do whole cakes instead of just the slices? Wld like to get a matcha cake for a birthday
Yes we do! Just make sure to order 2 days before pick up date. Thank you.
Do you have milk alternatives for your drinks?
Yes, we do. We have soy, oat, almond and lactaid.
Do they have non-dairy milk or matcha softserve?
No, we do not. Our ice cream has dairy.
Do they have giftcards?
Hi Celina! Yes, we do. Feel free to come in and ask staff to help you get one.
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