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    Uni Uni

    4.0 (172 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lychee Peach Jasmine Green Tea
    Sydney S.

    I tried the Lychee Peach Fruit Tea and it was so good! Definitely on the sweeter side so keep that in mind. Service was fast but there was no where to sit down on the inside except for on the window ledge. The self service kiosks also weren't available but that did not bother me!

    Lychee Peach Jasmine Green Tea with Lychee & Mango Jelly(Large)
    Debangana S.

    I love Uni Uni - their drinks are truly refreshing. My favourite is their lychee peach jasmine green tea with lychee and mango jelly. Their branding is too cute, and I love the convenience of self ordering. You can also pick how much sugar you want in your drink, which is perfect. The orders are prepared in no time. I only wish for more Uni Unis to come up around the city.

    Uni signature milk tea
    Vincent Y.

    It's a cool little place in the Chinatown that has interesting boba cups. I got the Uni Signature Milk Tea and it was good. The brown sugar tapioca was not so good though, I think they were a little overcooked since it wasn't as chewy as it should've been and was a little bit mushy. Only reason why it isn't a 3 stars is because the staff on the phone the next day since I forgot to put my email for a receipt was very friendly and was able to send me my receipt.

    Strawberry Orange Jasmine Green Tea with Crystal Boba (Large), Brown Sugar Bubble Fresh Milk
    Cindy L.

    Was visiting Chicago and wanted to grab some boba. The drinks were a bit overpriced but the boba and quality of drinks were good. Although I got 50% sweet I would say their drinks are on the sweet side. I really liked their strawberry orange green tea with crystal boba since it had a hint of tartness from the strawberry. The mango watermelon green tea was a bit sweet for my liking and I usually don't get brown boba with fresh milk but I tried it and it's definitely a well made classic. Overall, I loved how the drinks had real fruit in them and didn't taste artificially fruity. If you're visiting Chicago's Chinatown def stop by!

    Adela M.

    What a convenient and yummy place to order boba and small bites. I wish there was a place to sit indoors and enjoy the drink but space I limited. I ordered the Uni milk Tea and it was great, not super sweet but I added Oreo cheese whipping cream and it was a game changer. The drink came out super fast and the staff was friendly. I noticed they had some onigiri, I would love to try them!

    Assam Milk Tea in 16oz
    Lele Y.

    Sweet staff and extensive menu~ Happy I was able to try Uni-Uni since I had seen several of their shops throughout Chicago (guessing they're a local chain) It was really convenient too since Uni-Uni was right across from where I had dinner (MingHin) haha I ordered their Assam Milk Tea and they exceeded my expectations! Richer taste than a standard neighborhood shop but not quite like T% in Sacramento, but similar. Boba was on the chewier size (I visited right before closing) I like that they also offer 16oz... heheh for portion control Would love to come back and try their other drinks and snacks too!

    Strawberry Orange Jasmine Green Tea with Crystal Boba (Large) Strawberry Lemon Jasmine Green Tea (Large)
    Ashley K.

    This is a cute little tea place, they had a lot on their menu so we decided to go and check them out. I ended up getting the strawberry orange jasmine green tea without the crystal boba. It tasted decent, and you could definitely taste the orange coming through. My fiance got the strawberry lemon jasmine green tea. His didn't really taste like much. The teas didn't seem to be mixed properly and the flavor was lacking on the strawberry lemon. That one tasted more like a severely watered down tea. I'd go again to try something different, but I don't think I'd try another fruit tea. You can order your drinks on a kiosk, so for us service was just simply picking the drinks up.

    Ordering Kiosks
    Albert T.

    After having great experiences at two prior Uni Uni locations, I wanted to grab one last drink before heading out of Chicago. We were looking at the different locations and found this one that stocks a very cute bucket size drink. We couldn't resist and made a trip down to Chinatown. Milk Tea Bucket (1000cc), Yulu Oolong Tea, 50% Sugar, Regular Ice ($10.95) - This drink comes with your choice of three toppings, of which we went with 3x the boba! Just kidding, we only did 2x and also had the Jasmine Green Tea Jelly. Starting with the good - the drink itself is fantastic. Half sweet is perfect and allows the fragrance and aroma of the tea to intermingle with the cream without drowning anything out. The brown sugar tastes comes through on the tongue easily and doesn't cover up the roasted/toasty taste of the Oolong. Consistent with other locations, the regular ice level is just enough to cool the drink down to slightly above freezing temperatures before completely melting, all within a couple of minutes of receiving the drink. The Jasmine Jelly is nice, with a typical agar chew that adds additional texture to the drink. It floats to the top, making it an exercise to try to get pieces to suck up with the straw. Now onto the bad - the boba here is not good. The pearls are very inconsistent, with some that are nice and chewy, albeit a bit on the softer side, and others so overcooked/old that the teeth glides through them like butter. I feel like they definitely mixed different batches of boba together, which is a big faux pas in bubble tea. One other thing to mention - while the bucket itself is cute, with a snap on lid and a little handle to carry it around, there are several major issues. Firstly, it doesn't fit in a cupholder, so be prepared to hold the drink the entire time you are driving. Secondly, the lid leaks around the sides, especially around the pull tab on one side. Multiple times while driving, I had milk tea spilling all over my clothes and the car. Finally, the hole for the straw is right in the center of the lid and the bucket handle doesn't have enough clearance to go over the straw. If you have a straw inserted, you can't really tote the bucket around as a result. They really need to revisit the bucket and make some major design improvements. Milk Tea Rating: (5/5) Boba Rating: (1/5) The milk tea at this Uni Uni location is solid, but the boba is terrible. I recommend getting drinks here only with other toppings. Or just visit one of the other Uni Uni locations that has their act together. Note: There is a service fee for using the kiosk. Bathrooms - None

    Ancient Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Tapioca
    Corrine M.

    Uni Uni is a great spot in Chinatown (and all across Chicago) to grab bubble tea and various sweet treats - now including authentic Filipino cookies called Sylvanas! I tried the ube flavor which I liked, but it was super soft (almost too soft for my taste) The real star of the show here is the fruit teas in my opinion - the Lychee Peach Jasmine Green Tea with lychee and mango jellies - I am obsessed with those star jellies The interior was a little small and not very clean, but the drinks made it worth it. Super quick service! We ordered at kiosks that made it really easy to check out. Follow @corrine_eats on IG for more food reviews & content!

    Inside
    Marina C.

    Good drinks, but service and ambiance fell short for me. As of April 2023, they're still pretty covid cautious. So they dont have any tables or chairs inside, and you will have to use the kiosks to order. When we had a few questions about the drinks, the workers weren't very welcoming or easy to talk to. Also, some of them did not speak English, so there were a few communication barriers. I feel like this is the standard of service for many places in the area, though... We got the lychee latte and the peach lychee jasmine green tea with the sweeteness adjusted down in both. I really liked the peach lychee jasmine green tea. It was very refreshing. Overall, I would come again if i was looking to get drinks to go.

    Taylor H.

    First time here Cute little place in Chinatown brown sugar boba was okay not really sweet.. service was a little slow but I have to come back to try more on the menu

    Irene N.

    The drinks here are very unique, very pretty. I loved the boba texture and the drinks were still really yummy. I didn't interact with the staff, since we used the kiosk to order our drinks. The inside has its own aesthetic, so it makes for great picture ops for the drinks.

    Nikhita T.

    Uni Uni bubble tea in Chinatown is a good place for milk tea enthusiasts. Conveniently, they offer delivery through Uber Eats, making it easy to enjoy their drinks from the comfort of your own home. My go-to is the Ancient brown sugar milk tea in a large size, with just 30% sweetness and light ice. They have a wide variety of toppings. My recent favorite is brown sugar tapioca lately. Absolutely recommend giving this place a try.

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    I love anything coconut and the drink was super yummy! The venue is cute and definitely recommend this place!

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    Molly Tea

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    Chinatown

    Not sure why it took me so long to check out Molly Tea. The moment I stepped in, I felt like I…read morestepped into mainland China. The order dashboard, the takeout bags, the efficiency, the consistency of mask wearing reminds me of the coffee/tea chains in mainland. Wow, I'm just so surprised to see it here. The shop is small but still had a lot of people. What's crazy was that the queue is so long from online orders. The efficiency is just like China tho, the queue moved quickly. The options and customization is so detailed. Honestly had no idea what I would start with, but the "popular" tags sort of helped me decide. I got a premium Jasmine milk tea hot with lowest sugar, tongmu lapsang salted cheese milk tea hot with lowest sugar, and pistachio jasmine coconut iced with lowest sugar. All of which had really good and strong tea flavor. The jasmine was the most noticeable, a bit more than I'm used to but really good. All of the drinks were good but not as creamy or thick or heavy as other places-- this is probably both a pro and con depending on how you like it. I didn't like the salted cap, not sure why it's green and tasted like matcha, shouldn't it be for the tongmu lapsang? Perhaps I should order it inside and have them put the cap in the drink. Overall, really happy with the flavors. I would definitely try out some of their other ones in the future. So glad to this Shenzhen chain having a location in Chicago.

    It's a mad house here on weekends. But during weekday it's much more chill. Order at kiosk vs…read morecashier, get a number and see said number on screen queue and your number gets called when ready. I ordered the Jasmine Apple Milk Tea (iced, 30% sweetness, less ice, crystal boba) $8.28. Very refreshing and tasty. Can't tell difference between 50% and 30% sugar taste. The pink delivery bags have a lot of packaging but very aesthetic and it might be reusable? Looks insulated!

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    DaBoba? More like DaCustard!…read more Wanting a little sweet treat, I stopped into Daboba for a Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea. I initially attempted to order at the kiosk, only to discover doing so comes with a 3% fee vs. ordering with a human. It's not about the nickels, it's the principle of the thing! I instead placed my order with the clerk - less ice, less sweet. Though it wasn't very busy at the time, the drink came out relatively fast. The service overall was friendly, too! Now, about this beverage... if I'd asked for a "surprise me," I'd be happier. This is because on its own, it was respectable and unique in its custard-like consistency. However, given that I'd ordered a milk tea, where neither the appropriate consistency nor tea notes made an appearance, my happiness and satisfaction levels go down. To give some credit, the beverage I received wasn't too sweet, and had a slight velvety mouthfeel. It was unique and interesting, unlike anything I had ever had before. Final verdict: there is no shortage of boba tea shops around, especially in Chinatown. If you're going to do something different, power to you. However, don't say you sell one thing, and sell another.

    I had the Purple Rice Yogurt and the Honey Golden Pearl Green Milk Tea. The yogurt was super…read moregood--full of that rich purple rice flavor with a nice natural sweetness. The golden pearls in the milk tea were soft and had a great chew. Didn't have to wait long at all--service was quick and efficient. The shop's pretty spacious, though there aren't many seats. It's got a fun vibe with lots of cool Asian-inspired decor. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    Ume Tea - Ume Tea . Chinatown . 2002 S Wentworth Ave, Ste 101, Chicago, IL Cool.

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    Cute pink interior, and the coco mango drink was so yummy! 30% sweetness was perfect for meread more

    Came here on Chinese new year which was on a Tuesday. Showed up right after an early lunch right…read morearound noon. We were lucky that this was located in that Chinatown mall because we got parking and we're able to walk directly up here. When I got here, there was no line there was one other patron waiting for her order. There are a couple screens where you put your order in and then they text you because they ask you for your phone number once your order is ready then you pick it up right on the left-hand side of where they're actually is a register. The one girl who was working here that day was very nice and friendly, but I don't think she totally understood me as I was trying to explain the benefits of leaving tip in cash versus tip on the card at the kiosk where you put your order in. We did order two drinks and both drinks are absolutely delicious. However the Taro milk Boba tea was a little bit chewy. You could obviously customize your toppings, the sugar amount, the iced amount, etc. that sounds pretty standard. The flavors were delicious and super fresh so frankly, if this came out of a can or out of powder, it definitely didn't taste like it. Really top quality and great taste for the price. I believe each drink was $6.25 which puts it right at par with a lot of its competitors in Chinatown. Also, if you order some of the unique drinks that come in a unique square cup, believe it or not. The location is completely decked out in their pink. It's very cute and I assume was really put together for the purpose of social media pictures as you can see from the pictures I took. I would definitely come back here again as it is unique however, a lot of the menu is pretty similar across the Boba competitors located in this exact same mall as well.

    Uni Uni - bubbletea - Updated May 2026

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