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Came here for dinner. My work colleague recommended the place since I like Ramen and bubble tea. I ordered a bubble tea and the Thai crispy chicken. The cashier recommended I get the value meal, which was a good deal. The tea tasted great. The crispy chicken was good too. Nice and crunchy. It had good seasoning and it was a big portion. Overall, great experience! I'll be back soon. Would love to try the rolled ice cream.
Motea is a cute shop to come to for ramen, boba, and rolled ice cream. There aren't too many of these shops in the area, so it's refreshing to have a shop that serves a variety of food that you don't see too often. I've been here on numerous occasions for boba and ramen. It's consistent and the staff is always friendly. It's never too busy and there's always some place to sit down. The ramen is a popular dish that many people come to Motea for. The broth is rich and flavorful. Their spicy ramen definitely has a kick, which I love, and the toppings are just the perfect ratio to noodles to broth. A price for a bowl of ramen is fairly priced. To put into perspective, you can definitely come here on a date night for under $30. The atmosphere is relaxed and soothing, which is ideal for catching up with friends. There's only good things to say about Motea. Whether you want to have a chat with a friend or have a date night with your partner, it's versatile and consistent so you can keep coming back on multiple occasions.
I have been here numerous occasions, and everything you eat here is so worth it! It is a little pricey, but definitely worth the money since there aren't many other places around here that has both bubble tea and ramen. The food is always delicious - whether it's the ramen, Taiwanese chicken, fried dumplings, all amazing! I highly recommend coming here if you want quick service and great food!
The food here is so mediocre. Made my kid sick. If I want ramen I'll go to Asian Kitchen in Hammond instead. Ice cream was good but not worth the wait at all. Shocked at the loyal following, actually.
Finally a boba place nearby! The drinks are good and the boba tastes fresh. It's not too sweet and the texture is good. We ordered the Thai tea and matcha green tea, which we both enjoyed. I also went on another day and ordered the spicy miso ramen. It wasn't too spicy and the noodles were cooked well. My only slight complaint was that I visited around 11:15 and the boba wasn't ready yet. If the place opens at 11, why wouldn't it be ready when the store opens? I wasn't in a rush, so I waited about twenty minutes until I got my drink. I will be going again to try the rolled ice cream! Pretty good place so far!
Tips: *The bubble tea menu is more expansive inside than online. *They are taking Covid precautions seriously. *When you walk in the first thing you will see is an assortment of over 20 macaroons that aren't on the online menu- buy some! Wow, this place blew my expectations out of the water! Our family was desperate for some ramen after having an unsuccessful beach trip (I really wish Google could stay up on Covid closings) and I found this place on our way home. Bonus that it had bubble tea too! We ordered online and our food was ready in 15 minutes. We had a ramen/bubble tea tailgate party in the parking lot. The tonkatsu broth was perfect (we got spicy and reg - spicy was a nice heat but not too much). I especially loved how they packaged the noodles and toppings separately (maybe that's standard? I don't usually get ramen take out). We could have traveled quite a while before eating if we hadn't wanted to eat in the parking lot. And I could add half the noodles at a time. The crunchy chicken was also a big hit! I loved my strawberry taro milk tea; my daughter said her matcha milk foam was "weird" but drank it. I wish we lived closer so we could try everything!
The restuarant has such clean lines and freshness the decor is tastefully done from the minute you walk in to the restrooms. The menu is filled with so many choices from the appetizers to the rolled ice creams. Don't get me started on the drinks the choices are endless
It looks absolutely wonderful, a really fantastic vibe here really. Superrrr delicious caramel pudding bobba tea. Don't want to go too far or in the mood for some ramen with some flavor? Get a nice experience while your around the area shopping.
Great place, very open seating area, clean and friendly staff too. We both had the Ramen n thought it was a weeee bit salty for us but very flavorful as well. The definitely didn't skimp on the meats n noodles either. Bubble Tea was tasty too. Would definitely go back, maybe ask for em to water down the broth a bit though.
Overall, it is an overpriced restaurant. I do not recommend ramen due to the fact that the broth is not made from scratch, which the broth should be made from real pork bone. I do recommend both Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea. They are authentic Taiwanese food but overpriced as appetizers. You can have a full Popeyes combo with less than $10, but you have to pay around $12 to get only an order of Taiwanese fried chicken and a bubble tea. Lastly, if you never try Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea before, this is a good place to start with!
I visited Motea on the recommendation from a fb friend who said "this is the best ramen I've ever had." For me, it was not the case. The first time I visited, who I believe to be an employee said it was closed. Which was confusing because the doors were unlocked and the place was full of people laughing and standing around. I guess they must've been family and friends. I just went back a couple of days later. The inside was very clean and organized. The place smelled like the fresh cut wood used the make the tables. The atmosphere was very bright. The menu was nice given that they were on nice TVs, but the ramen on the menu was separate and kept on a paper menu on the counter. I could tell off the bat that their specialty is the beverages and ramen came secondary. I ordered a pork ramen and a pineapple smoothie. My boyfriend ordered the seafood ramen. The smoothie tasted like pineapple sorbet, which was fine. The ramen on the other hand was so bad, despite looking really good. I think the broth absorbed the taste of the pickled bamboo shoots and it just took on a very weird flavor. The texture of the broth was weird as well. My bf didn't like his either, but he can be very critical, so I'm not really sure about the seafood one. I would've rather had the 25 cent ramen at home. I really really wanted to like it, but it missed the mark. Normally I drive to Mitsuwa marketplace to get good ramen, so I was hoping to have good ramen in my neighborhood. I was just so disappointed. I would go back, but only for ice cream and drinks.
Some friends of ours recently checked Motea out and enjoyed it immensely. One of them said the Ramen is on par with Chicago. I'm always open to finding spots in NWI that are comparable to Chicago area spots. So I told D that we have to give it a try. We went on a random Saturday mid-afternoon. We literally were the only customers for a bit which was good as we needed time to figure out the menu. Our total cost quickly shot up to over $40 when we ordered a pot sticker appetizer, two Ramen bowls, and two teas. I was an instant fan of the ginger milk tea with tapioca seeds. I noted that Motea followed the mantra of using big bowls and only half filling them. But we both enjoyed the noodles and broth. One interesting observation. The pepper was missing on the tables. D being a pepper lover asked the front desk if they had any and was told they didn't. It was a bit odd as it's a pretty common condiment. D made a mental note to bring pepper next time. A better value was the rolled ice cream we got afterwards. D and I were happy to be reintroduced to rolled ice cream after first enjoying it in Vegas. I got Tiramisu while D got Nutella. I will say for me my ice cream tasted more vanilla than Tiramisu. The Nutella had slightly more of that flavor but again mostly tasted like chocolate ice cream. But they do give you plenty of rolled ice cream which is perfect for a summer day. As some have commented previously, they seem to be more of a tea place then Ramen. They have a whole lot more selection of teas which I guess makes sense given their name. I do look forward to trying more of their teas in the future and once in a blue moon try a Ramen bowl.
(Will update review when for ramen eventually) Great boba milk tea! I ordered the rose milk tea with taI'm glad that it's not too sugary like most places you go to. Macaroon was pretty decent too. There is a minimum for card, so my advice is to bring cash. The best part about the drinks is that they have punch chards! UPDATE: The Ramen here is absolutely amazing. The broth is so flavorful and I appreciate the portion size. I recommend getting the house Ramen, steamed dumplings, and the seaweed salad.
3 years ago
1 year ago
I tried the pineapple smoothie at Motea new restaurant and it was good! The service was excellent--they even signed me up for their rewards program. I loved the decoration and all the different treats, especially the donuts. Everything was great! read more
5 years ago
Everything on Motea's menu looked amazing, and the food we ordered was so delicious! We got the fried potstickers and combo with Taiwanese fried chicken & sweet potato fries as an appetizer and wow - the chicken was SO GOOD! I can't recommend it enough. The ramen came out quick, and it was hot and flavorful. I was too full to get the rolled ice cream, but I'll definitely be back again in the future to try it because it looked so yummy! read more
5 years ago
Came here for dinner. My work colleague recommended the place since I like Ramen and bubble tea. I ordered a bubble tea and the Thai crispy chicken. The cashier recommended I get the value meal, which was a good deal. The tea tasted great. The crispy chicken was good too. Nice and crunchy. It had good seasoning and it was a big portion. Overall, great experience! I'll be back soon. Would love to try the rolled ice cream. read more
3 years ago
Motea is a cute shop to come to for ramen, boba, and rolled ice cream. There aren't too many of these shops in the area, so it's refreshing to have a shop that serves a variety of food that you don't see too often. I've been here on numerous occasions for boba and ramen. It's consistent and the staff is always friendly. It's never too busy and there's always some place to sit down. The ramen is a popular dish that many people come to Motea for. The broth is rich and flavorful. Their spicy ramen definitely has a kick, which I love, and the toppings are just the perfect ratio to noodles to broth. A price for a bowl of ramen is fairly priced. To put into perspective, you can definitely come here on a date night for under $30. The atmosphere is relaxed and soothing, which is ideal for catching up with friends. There's only good things to say about Motea. Whether you want to have a chat with a friend or have a date night with your partner, it's versatile and consistent so you can keep coming back on multiple occasions. read more
I have been here numerous occasions, and everything you eat here is so worth it! It is a little pricey, but definitely worth the money since there aren't many other places around here that has both bubble tea and ramen. The food is always delicious - whether it's the ramen, Taiwanese chicken, fried dumplings, all amazing! I highly recommend coming here if you want quick service and great food! read more
5 years ago
The food here is so mediocre. Made my kid sick. If I want ramen I'll go to Asian Kitchen in Hammond instead. Ice cream was good but not worth the wait at all. Shocked at the loyal following, actually. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Finally a boba place nearby! The drinks are good and the boba tastes fresh. It's not too sweet and the texture is good. We ordered the Thai tea and matcha green tea, which we both enjoyed. I also went on another day and ordered the spicy miso ramen. It wasn't too spicy and the noodles were cooked well. My only slight complaint was that I visited around 11:15 and the boba wasn't ready yet. If the place opens at 11, why wouldn't it be ready when the store opens? I wasn't in a rush, so I waited about twenty minutes until I got my drink. I will be going again to try the rolled ice cream! Pretty good place so far! read more
6 years ago
Tips: *The bubble tea menu is more expansive inside than online. *They are taking Covid precautions seriously. *When you walk in the first thing you will see is an assortment of over 20 macaroons that aren't on the online menu- buy some! Wow, this place blew my expectations out of the water! Our family was desperate for some ramen after having an unsuccessful beach trip (I really wish Google could stay up on Covid closings) and I found this place on our way home. Bonus that it had bubble tea too! We ordered online and our food was ready in 15 minutes. We had a ramen/bubble tea tailgate party in the parking lot. The tonkatsu broth was perfect (we got spicy and reg - spicy was a nice heat but not too much). I especially loved how they packaged the noodles and toppings separately (maybe that's standard? I don't usually get ramen take out). We could have traveled quite a while before eating if we hadn't wanted to eat in the parking lot. And I could add half the noodles at a time. The crunchy chicken was also a big hit! I loved my strawberry taro milk tea; my daughter said her matcha milk foam was "weird" but drank it. I wish we lived closer so we could try everything! read more
The restuarant has such clean lines and freshness the decor is tastefully done from the minute you walk in to the restrooms. The menu is filled with so many choices from the appetizers to the rolled ice creams. Don't get me started on the drinks the choices are endless read more
4 years ago
It looks absolutely wonderful, a really fantastic vibe here really. Superrrr delicious caramel pudding bobba tea. Don't want to go too far or in the mood for some ramen with some flavor? Get a nice experience while your around the area shopping. read more
8 years ago
Great place, very open seating area, clean and friendly staff too. We both had the Ramen n thought it was a weeee bit salty for us but very flavorful as well. The definitely didn't skimp on the meats n noodles either. Bubble Tea was tasty too. Would definitely go back, maybe ask for em to water down the broth a bit though. read more
8 years ago
Overall, it is an overpriced restaurant. I do not recommend ramen due to the fact that the broth is not made from scratch, which the broth should be made from real pork bone. I do recommend both Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea. They are authentic Taiwanese food but overpriced as appetizers. You can have a full Popeyes combo with less than $10, but you have to pay around $12 to get only an order of Taiwanese fried chicken and a bubble tea. Lastly, if you never try Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea before, this is a good place to start with! read more
8 years ago
I visited Motea on the recommendation from a fb friend who said "this is the best ramen I've ever had." For me, it was not the case. The first time I visited, who I believe to be an employee said it was closed. Which was confusing because the doors were unlocked and the place was full of people laughing and standing around. I guess they must've been family and friends. I just went back a couple of days later. The inside was very clean and organized. The place smelled like the fresh cut wood used the make the tables. The atmosphere was very bright. The menu was nice given that they were on nice TVs, but the ramen on the menu was separate and kept on a paper menu on the counter. I could tell off the bat that their specialty is the beverages and ramen came secondary. I ordered a pork ramen and a pineapple smoothie. My boyfriend ordered the seafood ramen. The smoothie tasted like pineapple sorbet, which was fine. The ramen on the other hand was so bad, despite looking really good. I think the broth absorbed the taste of the pickled bamboo shoots and it just took on a very weird flavor. The texture of the broth was weird as well. My bf didn't like his either, but he can be very critical, so I'm not really sure about the seafood one. I would've rather had the 25 cent ramen at home. I really really wanted to like it, but it missed the mark. Normally I drive to Mitsuwa marketplace to get good ramen, so I was hoping to have good ramen in my neighborhood. I was just so disappointed. I would go back, but only for ice cream and drinks. read more
Some friends of ours recently checked Motea out and enjoyed it immensely. One of them said the Ramen is on par with Chicago. I'm always open to finding spots in NWI that are comparable to Chicago area spots. So I told D that we have to give it a try. We went on a random Saturday mid-afternoon. We literally were the only customers for a bit which was good as we needed time to figure out the menu. Our total cost quickly shot up to over $40 when we ordered a pot sticker appetizer, two Ramen bowls, and two teas. I was an instant fan of the ginger milk tea with tapioca seeds. I noted that Motea followed the mantra of using big bowls and only half filling them. But we both enjoyed the noodles and broth. One interesting observation. The pepper was missing on the tables. D being a pepper lover asked the front desk if they had any and was told they didn't. It was a bit odd as it's a pretty common condiment. D made a mental note to bring pepper next time. A better value was the rolled ice cream we got afterwards. D and I were happy to be reintroduced to rolled ice cream after first enjoying it in Vegas. I got Tiramisu while D got Nutella. I will say for me my ice cream tasted more vanilla than Tiramisu. The Nutella had slightly more of that flavor but again mostly tasted like chocolate ice cream. But they do give you plenty of rolled ice cream which is perfect for a summer day. As some have commented previously, they seem to be more of a tea place then Ramen. They have a whole lot more selection of teas which I guess makes sense given their name. I do look forward to trying more of their teas in the future and once in a blue moon try a Ramen bowl. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
(Will update review when for ramen eventually) Great boba milk tea! I ordered the rose milk tea with taI'm glad that it's not too sugary like most places you go to. Macaroon was pretty decent too. There is a minimum for card, so my advice is to bring cash. The best part about the drinks is that they have punch chards! UPDATE: The Ramen here is absolutely amazing. The broth is so flavorful and I appreciate the portion size. I recommend getting the house Ramen, steamed dumplings, and the seaweed salad. read more
7 years ago
While driving through Schererville, we decided to stop at Motea and see what Indiana boba was like. The store is in a really convenient location (right off of 41, and close to route 30). It has lots of seating and space to hang out in for a while. We got 2 drinks (brown sugar milk tea and mango green tea) and a rolled Tiramisu ice cream. I was not a big fan of the boba here. The tapioca seemed kind of hard which made it seem not very fresh. When I asked the cashier about different sugar levels, she told me they use a jam for the flavors, so if they use less jam to make a drink less sweet, the flavor of the drink would be weaker. With this in mind, the flavor of both drinks were good and strong. The ice cream was pretty good, and I would definitely order it again. It also had cute decorations. read more
6 years ago
My boyfriend and I went to Motea for lunch. They had tables closed to allow for social distancing and Plexiglass panels at the ordering station. We dined in but you can also get food to go. We both got the value basket - spicy tonkotsu ramen and house bubble tea. The ramen was so flavorful, with a delicious spice. The pork had a great flavor and paired well with all of the toppings. The house bubble tea was not too sweet and I really enjoyed it! I think there was a little too much ice but that's how it goes. I would definitely come back and try the rolled ice cream! I highly recommend if you are looking for a casual but nice spot to go for dinner or lunch. read more
4 years ago
I like the unpainted wood on the walls and the floor tiles . The seats are comfortable and there are no annoying televisions that other establishments have in abundance . Nice atmosphere to talk and enjoy your meal . Orders are placed at the register but that's where the fast food experience ends . There is a pick up line but our drinks and food arrived quickly at the table . The food is served on a wooden tray with nice chop sticks and untinsils . No Styrofoam or paper plates . The bubble teas are made to order with endless combinations . There is a label attached to the cup with the time it was made . Very Starbucks next level special attention . Miso soups are very good but do not pair with milk tea . Water is available free of charge , just serve your self from the counter carafe . So don't sell yourself short , order an appetizer , ramen bowl and bubble tea . You will leave satisfied . read more
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4 years ago
Such a cute little shop !!!!!! This is a new favorite for sure we got the matcha rolled ice cream and the oreo and they were amazing 10/10 would recommend read more
4 years ago
So this was a really great experience! Tonkotsu Hot Ramen was amazing, the Oolong bubble milk tea is super good and the atmosphere is quaint and cute! Great value for the price. The workers were really nice and we got our food quickly. 11/10. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
To be honest it tasted like home made instant noodles not much different, didn't have much flavor read more
7 years ago
Found this place when I was in Indiana for the weekend. The ramen was okay, the soup was kinda too salty. The bubble tea was good. I like their Taiwanese popcorn chicken, the crunchiness and not dry. read more
7 years ago
Always love coming here! They have some of the best ramen around! We love coming here for date nights and just to get ramen and milk tea on any normal day! read more
6 years ago
6 years ago
I just recent moved here and found the amazing little gem. The ramen was simply delicious, the Chashu mealted in your mouth, I will definitely be returning again. read more
7 years ago
I've been here a few times and really like it! I've gotten the bubble green tea with passion fruit all three times that I've been there and it's really good. Last time it was really sweet because I forgot to tell them to only use 25% sugar. The menu can get really confusing because of things like that. I had the Nutella rolled ice cream which was really good and got even better as it melted! Last time there I tried the macaroons and they are some of the best I ever had. Taste super fresh and really good flavors. I hope this place sticks around cause there are some really fun things on the menu. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Really good and fresh ramen. I definitely appreciate the good service and clean establishment. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by got lunch. The ice cream is amazing. read more
8 years ago
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1642 US Highway 41
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Schererville, IN 46375
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