I got a yogurt mango tea and a cheese foam strawberry tea slush. They were both good, but I…read morepreferred the yogurt mango tea because it had more layered textures from the yogurt and toppings. The cheese foam strawberry slush was a little too watered down for my liking, but not bad. The interior is minimalist and good for study/work, but the AC is pretty strong so it eventually got too cold for me. There are a couple tables to fit 4 for study/work, as well as a couple high chair tables. Gender neutral restroom available. The staff were also very helpful and nice. I'd come back!

This is one of my go-to spots for all things tea in Evanston. But also, my go-to drinks is often…read morethe mango yogurt (not tea). It's just in a convenient location down town and the drinks are good. They make them fast and it's never super busy inside. They have a great range of drinks AND now desserts too. And it's one of the few places I can easily buy tea eggs!! The inside of the shop is very white and clean. with some high top ledge seating and a couple of regular tables. I don't usually sit inside to drink my drink and I just take it to go. The people working there are always really nice and friendly.

The boba milk was good and toppings were yummy. My favorite is the crystal boba and aloe jelly. it…read moregives me hiccups sometime.

I checked this place out with my husband because they had an interesting drink I wanted to try. I…read moregot the oat burst sticky rice yogurt drink with oat popping boba and it literally had oats in the boba it was unique and delicious! My husband got the passion fruit/watermelon and ordered a watermelon tea and a chicken and fries combo for our son. They have the cutest cups!

We went to Joyee recently for a later night dinner and it was delicious!…read more We got: Crab Rangoon: 4/5 it is a yummy appetizer if you love crispy wonton skins with creamy filling Honey walnut: 5/5 really good when you first get it and even when you reheat leftovers! Perfectly crisp and their massive shrimps! Durian avocado with tapioca: 5/5 very creamy and delicious. Great if you like durian. The service was quick and it wasn't too busy when we went.

In its earlier iteration Joy Yee's made delightful smoothies. In addition to being flavorful they…read morehad lovely fresh fruit on top. We wanted a drink to share on our walk along the lake. Our drink had to be ordered at a soul-less kiosk (ok at an airport but in a vibrant community down town?). I understand appreciate the need for innovation, but....Our pineapple and banana smoothie came out flavorless due to the fact the fruit they used was unripe--added sugar shouldn't be required to bring fruit alive. The traditional lovely fresh fruit on top and tapioca now comes with a surcharge-I guess? that's fair enough. Instead the drink is sealed with a generic heat sealed plastic lid. I don't think we spoke to or were greeted by a single human either. It seems to have become the McDonald's of smoothie's. Very disappointed.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Great place to come in alone too. Service was friendly and the food…read morewas great. 야채로 국물내서 깔끔한 짬뽕. 한식 짬뽕 국물 먹고싶을 때 먹으면 좋을 거 같아요.

I really liked this place. The food was very delicious and full of flavours. Also, the portion size…read morewas super impressive & the price too! The service was also nice, our server was helpful. The ambiance was also great and cozy.

I visited this boba spot with my husband. There was only one employee working both the cashier and…read moremaking the drinks. When I asked what the most popular drink was, the employee struggled with English and ended up responding with something unrelated. Despite the language barrier, he was friendly, tried his best, and was quick in preparing the drinks. We ordered a small KF Milk Tea with boba, 30% sugar, and less ice. Unfortunately, the flavor just wasn't what I expected--it lacked the creamy milk tea taste I was hoping for. This wasn't our first time here, and I remember the drink tasting better on our previous visit, which makes me unsure if I'll return again. It seems like most customers order their drinks to-go, though they do have seating available if you prefer to stay.

Tiny street-style place with varied menu. Gift cards only available through the app which makes it…read morechallenging to surprise people with gift cards.

DELICIOUS! I was exploring the area and had to stop by and get a drink here because it looked good!…read moreI got the taro green tea latte and it was a 10/10! The barista gave us a free drink to try which is the pink and yellow one in the pic, and it was soooo good! it tasted like a strawberry mango slushie. He was so sweet and patient because we did not know what to order, so the fact that he gave us a drink to try was very kind. I definitely will be back to try new flavors!

This is a cool little bubble tea shop that is open late. There was only 1 person working (I think…read morehe was the owner) on Friday night, so service was a little slow (even with you a placing your order on one of the kiosks). He was working hard making drinks but we still ended up waiting almost 20 minutes for a bubble tea.

One of the best coffees you will find ever! Even the decaf is flavorful. Do t forget to save…read moreroom for some bakery items!

Everything is amazing about this place. Ramen, location, service, ambiance inside and it's lowkey…read more 10/10

My wife and I went to Dozika this past frigid Saturday night. We were welcomed by the waiter "Ta,"…read morewho graced both of us with a cup of complimentary hot green tea -- MUCH appreciated! Then we had their spring rolls appetizer, always tasty. Both of us ordered their slightly spicy yellow curry, which is loaded with veggies including sweet potatoes. And I had a bowl of tangy Tom Kha soup, just what I needed to warm up my innards.

I just walked in because the bakery down the street had no bathroom(!) It was empty except for a…read morefew regulars and I had a nice seat by the window. I ordered the bento box that had the CA roll. Great miso soup, cucumber salad lightly seasoned, the tempura (fried veggies) was fresh and crispy, and the teriyaki tofu had a nice balance between sweet and savory. Glad I stopped! Lots to choose from too. Next time I'd try their Thai food...

Not sure why this doesn't have better ratings. I went for dinner tonight. The food was excellent…read more The place is beautiful and quirky. The lighting and level of the music are just right. Check this place out!

I truly wanted to love this adorable Thai restaurant especially because of how conveniently close…read moreit is to where I currently work however the bad vibes from the owner is a turn off. The first time I visited I didn't realize they close at 8:30 pm so I arrived at 8ish and the server/owner snapped at me that they will be closing their doors by 8:30 pm so I hurriedly ordered a delicious chicken satay appetizer with peanut sauce presented beautifully in a tiny goblet and a crispy curry puff which was extremely good too. I loved the thai iced tea even though it was served in a small glass with lots of ice. The reason I am leaving a two is because the owner made me feel like I was not welcomed and an inconvenience because I arrived half an hour before closing. It was hard for me to savor the food based on the fact that the owner who is also a server to cut costs made it clear she needed me to leave when they start the closing process so I rushed through my first ever dining experience there. Today was my second and admittedly will be my last. The owner gave me the same icy indifferent attitude as if I wasn't genuinely welcomed. The first time I dined there I had a feeling she was the owner so I didn't tip and this time the owner lied to me when I mentioned I knew she was the owner when she practically DEMANDED a tip after my disappointing dining experience. She said she works there as s server and doesn't have a clue who the owner was completely lying to me so I would be quilted into leaving her a tip. First of all I arrived here at 1:30 and she coldly stated they close at 2pm no exception. There was no separate lunch menu and she let me decide what I wanted and didn't even take my order till 1:40pm I chose the crazy noodles with beef and you either get a tiny portion of cucumber salad or an egg roll appetizer. When my food arrived there were no chopsticks just forks and the plate was very decorative but the portions were extremely small. The egg rolls were good but each eaggroll was the size of your pinky finger and you get 3 tiny pieces. I ate quickly and when I got up to pay she asked me how id like to tip. I knew she was the owner so I felt it was HIGHLY inappropriate to hustle a guest for tips especially if you own your own restaurant and you're serving to cut costs by not hiring a server to work for you. Again I thought it was a tacky move on her part to insist on a tip and then lie to me and say she doesn't know who the owner is in real life. I don't like the owner's lack of business ethics so I will not be returning here especially because the lunch deal is extremely overpriced and doesn't include a side of salad or rice or beverage. She never once smiled at me nor made me feel like a welcomed guest so I don't feel like returning to support a business that treats their customers with such disdain and genuine unkindness. Also let me Reiterate even if the food is good my meal was soured by the negativity from the owner who works here as a server too to cut costs. My meal was $18 ish dollars not much of a deal when you realize the plate portions are small and the appetizer is miniscule too. What spoiled it for me was her lack of kindness and no chopsticks. Just not the vibes I'm seeking. I don't like the fact that the owner lied to me about not being the owner so very sketchy!

02/23/26 - I met my sister @ Hokkaido Ramen today for lunch. Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi. HRS is…read morelocated @ 812 Church Street in Evanston. All metered parking. Unfortunately by the time we decided on a restaurant & I arrived there it was already 12:50. I had a doctor appointment in Glenview @ 1:50 so we really didn't have much time. I really liked what I saw at this restaurant. What I saw was large dining space w/high ceilings w/stamped patterned copper ceilings and a very nice dining area w/a cool Asian theme w/very nice Asian wall murals & a great menu selection. I ended up ordering the black garlic ramen which had an excellent rich pork broth with soy base, grilled pork, bamboo shoots, sprouts, green onions, marinated egg, house-made black garlic oil and seaweed. The flavor of this broth was outstanding. The portion size was also generous. My sister ordered some fried oysters & tea. What I ordered I really enjoyed but I was really rushed because of my doctor appointment. HRS has an AYCE for $23.95 for sushi & ramen M-F from 11am - 3pm. The menu selection looks awesome . I will definitely be back to take advantage of the AYCE for $23.95. Very nice restaurant & the black garlic ramen I ordered was excellent.

Been here a few times - it's a great casual sushi spot. Service is good and prices are pretty…read morereasonable (for sushi in downtown Evanston). Great roll selection overall.