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Taichi Bubble Tea

3.9 (58 reviews)
ModeratePoke, Bubble Tea, Ramen
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Jada C.

What a wonderful find at the mall. Being big fans of Taichi Bubble Tea from Chicago, we love coming here for lunch and for dinner. Near the entrance, customers get a chance to write down their orders, For my go-to, I like to order the make your own brown rice and sesame seed bowl. It contains cucumbers, carrots, seaweed salad, tofu, chopped broccoli, ginger, sliced cherry tomatoes, cilantro and dried seaweed topping. Joseph orders the chicken teriyaki with white rice. He said the meal tastes good. Delicious and fresh! We get our orders pretty quick. Taichi Bubble Tea sells their famous boba drinks here. My go-to drink will always beThai tea. When I mentioned I loved the smell of the black boba, the server gave me a small cup of boba balls. Come and bring your friends, family, and dates. I highly recommend Taichi Bubble Tea.

nice and spacious indoors
Eli B.

You have to be really wary of costs here. I noticed that they charged me for boba/pearls (0.55) when I never ordered them. I also was charged for getting a zang zang milk with no ice. I was charged an extra 0.25 because apparently they add extra milk when you opt out of ice. Again, a hidden cost. I've been going here pretty regularly for years, but have to say they get my order wrong about 1/2 of the time now. Especially in the past year, and often when the same staff who worked the Yelp Elite event (see my review for that) take care of my order. I really hope it's just a coincidence... Nonetheless, they are the best poké option of what we have in town, so I take my chances. And often regret tipping as much as I do up front when they inevitably get my order wrong or something else tastes off. What is unfortunate is I normally order takeout and it's not until I get home that I notice my food or drink order is incorrect. This though to figure out when they have the opaque cup so I can't see what's in it, except for the clear bottomed cup showing the boba. Today, I received my poké bowl missing my entire green layer (I ordered kale and spinach), and mango. The broccoli is hit or miss, as it's bitter most days. One day, I thought they left out my kale...and what I found in my bowl was exactly one (1) leaf piece the size of a fingernail. My drink today (avocado smoothie with whole milk) was powdery to the point it was crunchy (and not the blended ice kind of way). It also tasted like soy milk, but it may be the avocado powder...the same way too much protein powder tastes in a smoothie. I think this may be the order that does it for me--I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but I am not feeling good about this place anymore. The past year has been off. I do like that they have points though...I redeem them often. I didn't get points to redeem this last time though...which is odd, given I spend enough to have enough to spend every time I come in. Here's hoping this bad luck with me lets up before I leave this town for good. I would love to leave a better review for this spot before then.

Lemon mango green tea
Joe C.

This is One of my favorite spots and Rogers park chicago near Loyola university, so I was glad to see one near all the malls on meadow street but I'm honestly even more excited to one is opening in the common. The meals are super tasty and so are their drinks. Extensive menu. The meadow street location is furnished real nice and modern. Service is quick friendly always when I go. Like I got fresh boba from the cashier because we observed them making a batch. Easy and satisfying and very convenient

Donald S.

Yes yes and yes! Taichi hits the culinary trifecta....bubble tea, ramen, and poke. And why not throw in sushi burritos as an unexpected bonus? All my favorites, all under one roof. A what a space it is....a massive bright, fun and inviting dining area. Easily one of, if not the largest Asian dining spaces I've seen anywhere. The spicy Tonkatsu is basically everything you can ask for in a good bowl of ramen. A broth full of depth(cooked for hours upon hours on end), Al dente noodles, tasty pork belly, and fresh ingredients. With the amount of ramen I eat, I tend to be a little on the critical side. But I can honestly say this was very well executed. Would easily Recommend. Upon finding out Thaichi is a franchise(currently over 30 locations), I swear I've looked into owning and bringing one close to home. This coming from a guy that has absolutely no interest in running a franchise. I was that impressed! I 've found my little piece of paradise in Ithaca.

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen Noodle Soup
Morgan M.

I will start this as I always do by saying I don't give out five stars unless I am really blown away. I decided to stop here for lunch as I was in the mood for some Ramen. This place didn't disappoint. The ambience of the place was very nice very welcoming. I put in my order, and my food came up promptly. I'd asked the person at the counter what they recommended and went with it. I got the. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen Noodle Soup with pork. It was very good good portion had a little bit of spice to it but I like mine really spicy so I had a little Sriracha. Chemistry of flavors. The broth was excellent. If you're in the area and looking for a good Ramen bowl stop in here, it's worth your time

Sweet Potato Zang Zang
Laur L.

Ramen ramen ramen. Their ramen is what they do best. I don't recommend the poké or the sushi burritos here because the ratio of rice to fish is not favourable. The beef bowls are alright though. I love their Zhang Zhang drinks but boba here is not consistent. Sometimes the boba is good and sometimes it's just alright. The interior is bright and relaxing, and it's not a bad study spot. Service is quick.

Peach Lemon Tea with Mango Jelly
Victoria K.

It's actually kind of incredible how many options there are at this one place. They serve sushi burritos and bowls, poke bowls, ramen, bento bowls, boba (fruit tea, milk tea, milk, you name it) and more. The store itself is huge, spacious, and comfy. It's also FILLED with outlets and has wifi. Literally if I were a student, I'd be all over this place. It's bright, with plenty of seating for studying or hanging out with friends. I ordered the beef bowl, which basically tasted exactly how you'd expect. Very beef bulgogi-y. It came with broccoli that was steamed-- I'm more of a sauteed broccoli person. I'd love if it could have had more flavor instead of a lazy steam, but I know some people like their broccoli like that. I also found that the rice bowl was overflowing with rice... ... Which is not what my family who got sushi bowls could say. They had a ton of toppings but not enough rice. We also had a few bowls of ramen, and though I didn't try it myself, that dish seemed to be the highlight! Our boba was good enough as well! I was actually surprised by how much better it was than I thought it was going to be. I ordered the Peach Lemon Tea from their lemonade series with mango jelly. It was refreshing and genuinely delicious. I tried the boba from my sister's drink and found the boba texture to be better than I thought it was going to be. They were chewy and not too slimy (I find that restaurant boba is usually slimy...who can relate)-- they just weren't sweetened. But overall, very solid.

Poke bowl

I got a Poke rice bowl with spicy tuna and it was delicious! They were very quick with serving our bubble teas and the food. It was a very clean and interesting experience! Lots of cool things for sale in there.

Brown Sugar Zang Zang
Hannah H.

I've been thrilled after every single visit to Taichi. The employees are always friendly, the boba is SO GOOD, and I love how easy and delicious their sushi burritos are. The location is v cute and picture-worthy inside and has outdoor seating options for those nice spring/summer/fall days. The lines can get long causing a 15min wait or so, but usually I walk up and am helped almost immediately. If you like boba or fast food (delicious) cuisine, this is The Spot.

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The staff are always so friendly here! The milk crush drinks are soooo good! I love it here I recommend it for anyone in the area.

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I loved this place. It had a nice modern decor. The sushi burritos were fresh and super tasty. Highly recommended!

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service is slow today while otherwise it's fast. rating it 1 star today.. I've been waiting for 30-45 minutes for my food!!!

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I love the food and drinks and the service is really good the inside of the place is also really nice I would definitely recommend

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I love the tea here! can sometimes be inconsistent and a bit of a long wait time but it's the best boba :)

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Pokelava - Teriyaki tofu bento.

Pokelava

(26 reviews)

This place is a gem! As I understand it, the Pokelava in Collegetown only has bowls, but this…read morelocation has a range of made-to-order menu items that allow for a more varied dining experience. The interior is sophisticated and fun - not what I expected for a strip mall restaurant. The first time I went here, I ordered off menu a delicious tofu teriyaki bento box. Subsequently, I've ordered a 2-protein bowl. Amazing number of add-on options .. and sauces. For those avoiding carbs, you can choose zoodles as a base! Something for everyone, Clean, pleasant, friendly and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?

They were really busy with online orders because it was during peak dinner time, but the ladies at…read morethe register and the poke station were so kind. One of them immediately noticed that I was waiting and reassured me that she would be right with me! She was generous with the salmon portions and I love how efficiently she worked to make sure that I got my food in a timely manner! I usually get the ponzu and umami shoyu mixed together, but this time, I got the ponzu and poke classic sauce. I like the combo of my go-to better! Ponzu has a citrus zing and it pairs so well with the soy sauce and the fish! Must get the seaweed salad and kani salad! I also love getting diced mango and onion crisps in my poke because the mango adds a nice sweet, tangy freshness to the bowl and the onion crisps add an aromatic fried crunch that pairs well with the fish and the zingy sauce!

MIX Kitchen & Bar - Weekend in Cancun!

MIX Kitchen & Bar

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I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner at MIX, and all with varying levels of enjoyment. My recent…read morebrunch experience included ordering a Where the West Begins omelette, which includes "Braised short rib, butternut squash, red onion jam, spinach, smoked gouda". I wasn't sure how to feel about butternut squash with everything else (I'm not necessarily a huge squash fan - but I'm trying to learn to enjoy it), but the omelette was decent... it's the other side on my plate that looked less than appetizing. The biscuit was still covered in flour (and who wants to bite down on a clump of flour?), the cheddar hashbrown casserole lacked in flavor, and the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal just... wasn't doin' it for me. Other recent experiences have been similar... there's usually one item on the plate that's flavorful or imventive (sometimes a main dish, sometimes a side), and the other parts of the plate are lacking. In reality, I think MIX is suffering a bit from rising food costs and inconsistency in their service and offerings. They've also changed the style of their menu from the original tapas-style to now being more typical entree options. Again... they've lost some of their innovative, experimental approach. In terms of ambiance, it really depends. I've been here for a work event and, because of the number of people, it was SO LOUD... they had also done a buffet offering for the event. As you can imagine, the food from the buffet was lacking, but that's often what happens when you're more mass producing your food (and it's left in a chafing dish, trying to be kept warm). On the other hand, I've been here for a dinner on a random night and was able to enjoy one of their Thai noodle bowls (and split some other apps with friends). The reality is that experiences at MIX are... well... a mix. Whether service, menu offerings, etc., I've found MIX's recent inconsistencies to be a disappointment. Will probably only visit in the future if it's suggested by others.

we made a resy for 5 for a wednesday night dinner, not crowded at all and our server was the most…read moredarling lady. she checked on us many times and would call us "love" after she would take our orders or give us more water. it was very nice and homey. we came here initially because in the past it's been a tapas place and we were looking forward to sharing small plates. unfortunately they changed their menu so they mostly do individual entrees now with a plethora of options from spaghetti to steak to burgers to thai noodles (lots of options) thai mussel bowl - 3/5 mussels a little ocean-y fishy tasting and the thai sauce a little liquidy brazilian cheesy bread gluten free 4/5 - yum appetizers delicious crunchy with cheese inside. the red dipping sauce was just tomato sauce a little strange but not bad osco bucco 3/5 - a little salty but a solid pork shoulder. the gnocci was also fried which was interesting italian sub with house salad 4/5 - good solid sub, i could only finish half and ate my entire side salad which had nice breaded croutons (not the dense thick ones) red clam linguine 4/5 - not bad, only about 4 clams but some more inside the pasta penne alla vodka 3.5/5 - a solid pasta nothing special

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