Cute tea shop right off of the North Park University campus on Foster. Unique flavors like kumquat…read morelemonade. I really liked the inside , very light and bright and white. Lots of space to chat and do work. Service was quick and friendly. Not sure if this is a neighborhood place or a college hangout #teahouse #asian #tea

rebranded and remodeled! looks niceeee comfy spot and tried this matcha drink and it's just the…read moreright combination of match and ube foam. def a worth drink!

Some of my all time favorite boba! I've gotten variations of their brown sugar milk teas and it has…read morehit every time! You order at a kiosk so minimal interactions with the actual workers, but they're very quick in getting orders out. This place has a very girly atmosphere, lots of pink and grills so if you're looking for a good photo this is a great place for it. Lots of comfy seating as well!

Located nearby the blue line Damon station. Fast service with two kiosks. Removed one star because…read morethe Oreo Boba met expectations but the coconut milk dragon fruit boba did not. The coconut milk was pulpy instead of smooth, and the texture did not pair out blend well with the flavor of the dragon fruit.

I come to this location often to get a mango coconut tapioca bubble tea. Their chocolate milk tea…read moreis also a favorite of my husband's. We also do get food here often, and love the beef cubes and chow mein. Service is quick and efficient inside is clean and pretty spacious. This location is in a strip mall w plenty of parking.

I used to live by Chinatown and loved visiting the Joy Yee Restaurant there. When they opened the…read moreone by UIC University Village, that became a better option for me as it is always empty. I now live on the north side and I was made aware of this location closer to home. I have ordered twice from here. The first time I ordered Uber Delivery and the price was changed to a dollar more because I asked for hot oil, which has always been free at the other locations. I've never been to a single restaurant besides McDonald's where they charge for a sauce. Most recently I ordered a pick up order which was the pad Thai lunch special and on the app it said that it was one dollar more for shrimp, three minutes later I am told that it was five dollar and fifty cents more for shrimp and they added it to my check without my approval. I immediately contacted the Restaurant and told them to cancel my order since that was not the price that appeared on the app and because I did not approve of the 5.50 price adjustment charge. The restaurant worker on the phone said that he had canceled it, but DID NOT. I called Uber Eats and they opened the case, but I never heard back from them or received any type of follow up. My credit card temporarily removed the charge, but it is now back on my account again. I am so frustrated as money does not grow on trees.

On a hot sunny day, we were craving some Korean shaved ice (bingsoo). We decided to stop by Java &…read moreMug cafe after a quick google search of their menu. I was shocked to see how empty the cafe was, especially on a hot day. The quality of the bingsoo was great and really hit the spot! We ordered the injeolmi and strawberry flavors and both were very tasty! I would recommend this cafe for those looking for authentic Korean shaved ice around Chicago.

Super cute Korean-inspired cafe! The sweets were delicious and they had a wide variety of coffee…read moreand teas. The lychee chamomile was an interesting combination that turned out quite yummy! The banana milk lattes were VERY banana flavored, but still good! The cashier was very helpful with organizing all of our orders on this cute tray, and offered help with item selection since it was our first time!

Good boba, great mochii. If your lactose, they have oat milk. Walking into mochii nut you see a…read moregreat space for photo opps, playing games with friends, or just having a chat. The mochi nut was soft and chewy. Flavor wise, you get a couple interesting options and some classic. I ordered the matcha coconut flavor, it was good balance of each flavor and not too sweet. The taro bubble tea i ordered was solid. Nothing too different from the regular.

The store itself has a super chill vibe going on, everything was super tidy and cute. When i…read moreordered it wasn't a long wait to revive my items and overall my taro drink and corn dog were super yummy! Definitely would recommend.

We walked in on a Tuesday evening around 5pm with our 2 kids on the way home from the airport and…read morehad a great experience after a tiring day of travel. My husband is gluten free and they were able to accommodate for all dishes -- the woo San pad Thai, panang curry, tom kha soup. The tom kha soup was the best I've ever had - so flavorful! Can't wait try some other dishes I ordered the Thai iced tea bubble tea and will skip that next time. Better to get ice cream at bartleby's across the street (although they are closed Tuesday)

This used to be my new favorite cheap Thai restaurant. I'm writing this review based on my last two…read moreexperiences. The Pad Thai I order on June 19th must have been the bottom of the barrel. The noodles were thin, tasteless and had the texture of mowed grass. I even had my friend try it to make sure I wasn't crazy and she agreed. Both of us will no longer be relying on this restaurant as our go to cheap Thai restaurant. The other incident was when I ordered paw see ew. The to go container wasn't even half full which is completely unusual for this place. I've noticed that both times I've placed my order, that it was on the later side of the first evening. If you don't feel like cooking or you're tired, just close and don't accept orders. Thank you for the times it was great but a pattern is a problem and I'm out.

Really like the choices of add up. Especially the sago! Goes really well with the coconut dragon…read morefruit drink! The coffee latte also really good balance. Just a bit slow. Kinda pricy though. Almost 10$ a drink

Cute little place! The variety of teas they offer is so fun. I haven't seen so much coconut being…read moreused on a menu like this. The atmosphere is casual - a little dusty but not too much. I tried a classic earl grey milk tea and it was perfect! One thing to note: it was super crowded on Saturday when I went. If you're planning to visit on a busy day, be prepared to not get a seat. - AD

At the Taiwanese, I was very excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many Taiwanese…read moreplaces in Chicago. Taipei Cafe is a small restaurant in Lakeview. There aren't many seats available so it feels like a semi boba shop as well. To sum it up, I would say it is ~70 to 80% authentic, which is not bad in my opinion. Braised Pork Over Rice 招牌滷肉飯: The presentation was beautiful and the flavor was actually pretty good. In Taiwan, this dish is usually more on the sweeter side, due to the sugar and shallots added. Here, it is more peppery and savory, and the flavor was actually really good. The beans and the mustard greens were very delicious as well. Even though the flavor profile is slightly different, this was well made and something I would come back for. Noodles with black pepper sauce 胡椒鐵板麵: traditionally this dish is called蘑菇鐵板麵, which uses mushrooms, black pepper and other sauces as a base. The flavor was good, but I wish that there were more mushroom and sauce to balance the black pepper. In my opinion, this dish tasted very different from what I used to eat, but it is not bad on its own. 2/4 Fried pork chops: the meat was fried very well, and it was pretty peppery and crispy. However, I think there are different spices and flavor missing, including white pepper, msg, garlic, Thai basil, cayenne pepper, and more. I wished that the savoriness and spiciness popped up more, and I thought the spice blend and the marinade could definitely use some improvement. 3/4 Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵: I thought the bone broth was pretty good, but I believe the flavor profile should be wider, like tomatoes, five spice, 豆瓣醬, soy sauce, and more. It was a stripped down version, and I wished that is reflected in the name of the item (renaming it "clear soup" etc). Also, the amount of meat they gave us was a little bit pitiful (there were like four pieces), and there were two pieces of bok choy. When Taiwanese people eat beef noodle soup, we definitely expect more. 2/4 Additionally, I wish the drinks were made with some fresh ingredients (not just syrup or creamer), as standard/good quality boba shops from Taiwan try to make drinks as fresh as possible. That is high ask, but I just wanted to note that as a suggestion for improvement. Overall, I thought the food was pretty decent. Would I say it is the most representative Taiwanese restaurant in Chicago? No. The staff was actually Chinese loll. But I do think it reminds me of some flavors and food I grew up eating in Taiwan. If you like popcorn chicken and pork, it is likely a good place for you.

Solid, tasty taiwanese food!…read more We enjoyed a mix of dishes (chicken bento box for me, beef noodle soup for my boyfriend, as well as fries with Thai seasoning and a boba tea for me). The green beans came as a side with my bento box and were amazing. The ordering system is a little clunky and annoying but we got through it. Vibes in the space are fine, it's an efficient little cafe The biggest thing is that there's really an opportunity for more sauces! For the fries, for the popcorn chicken, for example, a sauce would make a big difference to dip it in. I like this place and expect to be back