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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.
5 years ago
Came over the opening weekend and it was definitely packed! Got to try the parfait which I highly recommend, the matcha ice cream they use is really good!! Also did try the matcha frappe which I will say was not good :( They were awfully busy so it could have just been that because the rest of their drinks looked tasty. Would definitely come back for the ice cream read more
3 years ago
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Thanks for visiting, Lisette! Glad you enjoyed everything.
If you love Matcha like I do, you definitely need to try out Matcha En in Chinatown for the best matcha desserts and drinks. This spot is great for picking up a quick dessert to go and also has seating available if you're trying to enjoy your sweet treat. Stopped by with a friend and ordered a Matcha Latte and Frozen Soft Serve. The Matcha Latte was creamy and lightly sweetened to my liking. The Soft Serve serving was large and was perfectly swirled! As a major matcha lover, I'll definitely be stopping by again! read more
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So glad you enjoyed our menu! Looking forward to your next visit with…
A store dedicated to matcha sweets and drinks?! Yes please!! I happened to come across a post by Chicago food journalist Steve Dolinsky regarding the opening of this new store in Chinatown, whose menu features a delectable selection of Japanese desserts/pastries with matcha green tea as the main star. The matcha crepe layer cake is unbelievably good - so smooth with generous layers of cream in between each thin crepe pastry. And the cake, which is freshly made in house and not frozen, has the perfect balance of matcha flavor and sweetness (one of the great things about Japanese desserts is that they aren't excessively sweet). The matcha cheese mousse cake was also amazing - the inner azuki red bean filling paired so well with the matcha cheese mousse. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back to try some of the other menu selections (the soft serve, towel cake, and milk cake look amazing)! read more
4 years ago
Really tasty desserts! The matcha flavor is super potent and all the desserts are refreshing and not too sweet. Make sure to get there a little early if you want to eat in at the restaurant at a table, it's always super crowded! read more
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Food was yummy. I recommend the mango crepe. Tried 3 kinds of crepe and loved the mango. Refreshing and not overpowering. read more
my boyfriend and i really liked the raindrop cake, it kind of reminded him of coconut jelly. it's also fun to play with since it's so bouncy. another item id recommend would be the matcha parfait! it's not too sweet and the cereal adds a nice crunch. i think next time we would skip the dango since it was on the saltier side and the cream didn't really help to balance it. overall, it's a really nice place to sit and chill with your friends! there's also a ton of seating and they have a water dispenser near the counter. read more
4 years ago
Definitely a good dessert go to spot after dinner in Chinatown and it is openly at a decent time. My favorite is the soft serve, mixed with green tea & vanilla. Their green tea is ceremonial green tea so it's really good and has an authentic taste. read more
4 years ago
Glad to have discovered this place that has soft serve ube ice cream! Such a rare find especially here in the area. Thank you! I've tried most of their desserts. The matcha variety has a flavor that is so distinct, nothing artificial. I'll keep stopping by at this place everytime I get the chance to visit Chinatown. read more
If you're wanting real, authentic, strong tasting matcha do NOT come here. If you're wanting a cute dessert then it's fine (I guess). My friend really wanted the towel dessert because of its looks. She doesn't know what ube tastes like and I assured her (after my one bite) that it had zero ube taste in the cream. The outer layer itself tasted sugary and that's it. The matcha latte had a hint of matcha if you shook the drink for a while. The soft serve had zero matcha taste. The fresh milk part of the soft serve though was its saving grace. That part was delicious and really good. I also did not feel safe here. While I was here these two men walked in and were asking other customers for directions to somewhere no where near this area. When they left I saw them running down the alley and heard yelling and saw people moving away from them. If you want a real matcha drink/latte go to Sawada or somewhere else. read more
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Hi Kacy, I can confidently tell you we use 100% authentic ceremonial…
4 years ago
I had low expectation going in this place because so many cakes in these new restaurants are just so-so. To my surprised this is really good! The texture and tastes are both just right. Glad I found a good spot. read more
Take out. This place is located in Chinatown square, which has metered parking. There's also a parking lot outside the square if you can't find metered parking up front or back. Not sure if Kyo Matcha validate for parking lot though. I really enjoyed the Hokkaido Fromage Cheesecake. It was light and fluffy. The Matcha Milk Cap Cake with red Bean wasn't awful, but I didn't think it was super special. The cake for was a bit too dense for my liking, I liked the milk cap though, it was interesting and creamy and light. Not sure if I'd go again for the matcha cake but definitely would for the cheesecake. read more
4 years ago
Cute place, desserts are very aesthetic Taro Float: Very diluted. Small scoop of Icecream Passion Fruit Crepe Layer Cake: Slightly tart. But a solid crepe cake Ube Towel Cake: The ends are slightly dry/hard, but the layers on the inside are soft. Cherry Blossom Mousse Cake: Tastes like a regular cheese cake but a bit more gelatinous. Didn't really taste any Cherry blossom and I wouldn't have noticed a difference if it was a normal cheese cake. read more
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4 years ago
This dessert place will satisfy your matcha cravings! I'm a HUGE matcha fan so this will be my go-to spot whenever I'm in the mood. I ordered the soft serve and I gotta say it was everything I expected - rich and indulgent. Since it is a soft serve, it started to melt quite quickly so I had to eat it pretty fast before it started to drip all over my hands. Regardless of that, I still would've devoured the ice cream pretty fast because it was just that tasty. Also a heads up, I came in on a Saturday night and the place was packed so be wary if you're trying to find a place to sit. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
We got the matcha soft serve and the mix matcha milk soft serve in cups. Both were good but if it's your first time try the mix because its nice to have some vanilla flavor although the milk reminds me of the white rabbit candy but in soft serve :) Eating whole one by myself was too much and will definitely share next time! Also you can get the soft serve in a cup with the cone on top! read more
4 years ago
Wow! Definitely a must try if you love matcha! We tried one of their top sellers and it was amazing! Will come back for sure!! However, keep in mind that it is a 'to go' kind of place since there is limited sitting area and it is a tiny place! read more
First time here and tbh it was a really cute place! It was really crowded when my partner and I came here. We didn't picture everything but we got the milk cap boba cake, green tea crepe cake, and hokkaido formade cheesecake. All the desserts were surprisingly light and not that sweet (which is a plus)! I have a sweet tooth but usually American sweets is too sweet. This was the right amount of sweetness. Despite it being pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon-dinner ish, they were very quick with orders! Would totally recommend if you're craving anything matcha and want something sweet but not too sweet. read more
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The new Matcha spot in Chinatown! Was super excited to try it and I'm glad there was not an enormous line, especially since I went on a Saturday. I ordered the iced matcha with boba and the matcha towel cake. The matcha tea was good, but not much different than any of the other boba tea spots. I will say I am extremely picky when it comes to boba, because many places don't boil them enough so at times they are hard. This place got it right though. The matcha towel cake is definitely unique! It is powdered with matcha powder on the outside, with match mousse and red bean on the inside. Delicious! It also is extremely cute, almost to cute to eat. I wanted to get the matcha soft serve, but i think it was $7 for soft serve which I find crazy. I will need to go back and try some of their dine in options! read more
4 years ago
This is a must stop for anything matcha in Chicago's Chinatown. Signage said Kyo Matcha. Wasn't a matcha fan but this made me turn the corner, the exception if you will. Great taste, with matcha taste standing out. Price on point. Paid street parking, discounted parking lot but there are small pockets where parking is free. Well worth a visit! read more
4 years ago
It's a good place for someone who loves green and freshness from matcha tea.they offered plenty options from sweet to caffeine.price is reasonable and the services are good and pleasant. It's a fine place to visit after diner for those who wants dessert read more
4 years ago
Overall great dessert, but expect a line up when you get here. A good balance b/w the tea flavor and sweetness. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Came here with friends this past weekend. They have two areas to order (traditionally up front with a cashier and there's a kiosk to order as well). Service was quick and food was brought out promptly. I had the tiramisu crepe layer cake and it was so good! The crepe was airy yet fluffy, it truly just tasted like a lightweight version a tiramisu. It also wasn't too congested for a Friday night especially if anyone is covid conscious there's also the possibility to order to go and walk around Chinatown. If I'm ever in the area again this will be my go to stop for dessert! read more
3 years ago
Little shop in China town with great ice cream. I had the watermelon sliced stuffed with Ube and it was amazing. The ice cream is so creamy, you can order from the counter or kiosk. There is a small sitting area inside. read more
5 years ago
This place is so nice and everything you could hope for if you're a matcha lover. We got a matcha soft served ice cream with half milk flavor I believe , and a basic matcha Frappuccino. Both were really good, especially the ice cream! There's so many things I'd like to try so hopefully I'll go back soon. Other than the fact the drinks and desserts are good, the service is really good too. They had a line out the door, but once we placed our order it was ready within 5 minutes. We were also through the door within 5 minutes, in spite of the line. Everything was fast and efficient. I highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
ordered a matcha-vanilla soft serve swirl to share with my friend here! despite the busy holiday weekend, we still received our order quickly. the seating was limited but the inside is very cute and aesthetically pleasing! read more
3 years ago
I went to get the watermelon ice cream- the watermelon was old and did not sit up on a plate, so they told me to hold out my hands so they could put it in my hands... for $9 I should not have to hold lopsided watermelon with ice cream falling out of it in my hands. After a few minutes of repeatedly telling them I wasn't going to palm my ice cream, they then gave me ice cream in a cup with watermelon on the side. The dish also said it came with mochi and it didn't. This place is disappointing and way over priced. read more
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2167 S China Pl
Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60616
Chinatown
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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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