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    Joy Yee Plus

    3.6 (534 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jack A.

    Let's start with the ambience outdoor ordering and pick. Joy Yee Plus is a mandatory stop every single time we visit Chinatown Square. Their fruit freezes are amazing made with real fruit, beautifully layered, and served in massive portions that are perfect for sharing. I highly recommend the mango freeze with popping boba. The digital ordering kiosks make customizing your drinks super seamless, and the service is decent. 100% recommend!!

    Mango dragonfruit twist with tapioca
    celina t.

    We love to grab Joy Yee Plus after a big dinner (guilty pleasure) it's usually busy so be prepared to wait. The lines so move quick which is a plus. There aren't many seating and it's usually taken up by families so it's mostly catered to take out. I got their durian ice cream and it was delicious. They put fresh durian on top which is a plus as well.

    Anurag T.

    This place is excellent - everyone stands in line at Joy yee - but just head over to plus They do a great job making the desserts and drinks. Fairly good value also Fun environment

    Lychee yogurt smoothie
    Christina T.

    This place is such a classic spot. I always enjoy coming here after dinner for a sweet treat! It's always small space but usually always pretty busy. People are always in and out. So you know it's good and popular. I wish there was a location in the suburb too. It would be nice to have a closer spot to go to.....but it would also be dangerous. There's quite a bit on the menu. There's frozen yogurt, different smoothies, teas, waffles, & ice cream. I always like to order the regular frozen yogurt or a smoothie. Just a little something to satisfy the sweet tooth craving.

    Oreo Bubble Waffle Ice Cream
    Nisa A.

    In general, my husband and I think Joy Yee is pretty darn good however, I never been to their dessert spot at Plus. But goodness gracious, I am very much a sweets gal and this Waffle Ice Cream hit the spot. When it comes to flavor, it was pretty much vanilla soft serve with chocolate on top of chocolate. Nothing can go wrong with that. And the waffle was delicious itself. Cooked perfectly.

    Ashley K.

    Super cute shop. Has some cool anime on the wall. They have a wide variety of drinks! Fruit teas, smoothies, milk tea, & then some different food items you can choose from. They have a kiosk for ordering to make it easy as well. I got a fruit star tea and it tasted pretty good. Only complaint was it was a bit sour from the lime. Still very good though. Also got their mango grapefruit tea. That was my favorite. Perfect sweetness, some fresh fruit in each sip, just overall perfect. I will definitely be coming back to this shop. Only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the person at the front register didnt even acknowledge me. I had to use the kiosk to order. Which isn't the end of the world. Just isnt helpful if you have questions about drinks. Still recommend anyone who loves fruit teas to give this place a try!

    Best ever bubble teas: passion fruit + pineapple freeze with tapioca!  Try it.  son's favorite: banana freeze with strawberry popping.
    Doug K.

    Everybody knows this place. No surprise here. Great bubble tea in China town. Don't get the food in my opinion it is not so good. But the bubble teas are great. Only reason I am writing a review is that after many samples I finally found the perfect combo: passion fruit + pineapple freeze with tapioca. Do yourself a favor and try one!

    Rebecca T.

    Drinks were delicious and it came very quick quickly after we ordered. Large variety of flavors to choose from. I recommend the grapefruit lychee freeze, lychee mango freeze, pineapple coconut, and mango coconut green tapioca.

    Graham cracker waffle sundae
    Ashley Z.

    Restaurant in china town. Had dessert there. I had the chocolate bubble waffle sundae and my friend had graham cracker version. Ice cream was really tasty but I wasn't the biggest fan of the bubble waffle. Very unique sundae. Quick service

    Chiqui A.

    Looking for boba's in Chicago Chinatown? Look no more..they have smoothies, boba's and fresh fruit freeze drinks! So many different flavors and selections. They uses fresh fruits for their freeze's. We ordered short ribs pho which was served in a huge bowl good for 3! The ribs were so tender. Bulgogi beef with rice, siomai, and coconut shrimps. We had 3 drinks , strawberry kiwi freeze with boba, mango freeze with boba and I forgot to take a pic of avocado freeze. Service to get in the food was pretty fast but after that you have to get their attention to get anything else you need. Space is huge but the good thing we didn't wait that long to get seated. It's a good spot for families since most foods are good for sharing. Parking- we went during marathon so every corner the road was closed so we had to park really far and then walk to chinatown but after the marathon they opened the street and they have a huge parking space.

    I love the Four Season tea
    Vizualize F.

    Joy Yee Plus in Chinatown is a great spot if you're looking for refreshing drinks and lots of variety. I especially enjoy their cold teas,which are consistently refreshing and perfect when you want something light. They also offer a wide range of smoothies and sundaes,so there's plenty to choose from depending on your mood. I've tried their waffle ice cream once,but it wasn't really my favorite compared to their drinks. One standout for me is the taro flavor it's the closest thing to ube that I can get, and I really enjoy that familiar, slightly sweet taste. Overall, Joy Yee Plus is a solid choice in Chinatown, especially if you're going for drinks rather than desserts.

    Bubble waffle with fruits and ice cream
    Tippy P.

    The kiddos couldn't walk past this cafe without ordering a drink. There's 2 locations that sells bubble tea, the walk up and the actual store. We went to the store, you can order on the kiosk otherwise there's someone at the counter who will help you. Small cafe but has tables and chairs for dine in. Which was perfect because some of the kids ordered the bubble waffle with ice cream. The large size bubble tea were bottles, which was perfect. We can reuse for other beverage.

    Mango sago with pomelo
    Patti L.

    Going during the day is the best time to go. It can get very crowded and busy. There are 2 kiosk stations and they take orders at the register. The drinks have options of the amount of sugar. The lowest is 30%. The staff is a young group. They aren't friendly even if you say hello. There are tables to sit at but it's not good for big groups. Not sure if you can call in your orders. Don't forget a straw. They have it next to the pickup area. The kids at the register do not check on the ink or tape on the register. I could barely read my register. The drinks are good and we still get the same each time and sometimes we try something new. Strawberry Lychee smoothie, mango lychee and coffee milk tea are the regulars. Recently tried the 2 lovers which is coffee&tea with boba. We also like the mango sago with pomelo. Only 1 size for their drinks!!! Tipping is optional and there is no surcharge on cc.

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    Ask the Community - Joy Yee Plus

    Does Joy Yee or Joy Yee Plus use dairy in their fruit smoothies? I'm lactose intolerant, but I know some boba places (vivi bubble tea) use a dairy free creamer for their teas.

    Hello! I’m pretty sure some of the drinks use coconut milk and juices vs dairy and thought the smoothies used a non-dairy product but I’d just ask to make sure once you’re there :)

    Are there any vegan options at Joy Yee?

    Yes. There are several vegetable, noodle and tofu options. The iced drinks come as fruit smoothies without milk.

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    Yummy Yummy Noodles - Roast duck over rice

    Yummy Yummy Noodles

    4.4(384 reviews)
    0.3 miChinatown
    $$

    Snuck in for lunch and had 2 different variations of the won ton noodles:beef brisket and beef…read moretenderloin, snow tea tops, egg tofu with mushrooms, bbq pork fried rice and chicken chow mein. All were tasty and seasoned just right. Food came quickly. Staff was friendly They advised us on the best dishes. They even chatted with us about our schedule. A great place for a casual meal

    Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Yummy Yummy seems highly rated…read morealthough I found the food to be a signifcant notch lower than NYC Chinatown or even SF Chinatown. The restaurant is located next to the main strip and seems to have challenges with the health department annually... The interior of the restaurant is getting long in the tooth. Started off with the wonton beef brisket wide noodle soup. This was surprisingly quite lacklustre. The wontons didn't taste too fresh and the wide noodles were pretty stuck together...unsure of how fresh the noodles were either... The beef brisket was on the chewier side to my surprise... The highlight of the meal was the garlic snow pea tips. Portions were generous and this was stir-fried to perfection. The pot sticker skin was extremely thick and the meat inside wasn't super fresh either...yikes Upon payment, the waitress attempted to get cash from me. I obliged only when they agreed to a cash discount. ...seems rather odd to be so direct....

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    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - WE ARE GOING TO CLOSE FOR VACATION
FROM AUG 17 - 25
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    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown
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    OMG the Cheng Du Spicy Dumplings were the best I have ever had in my life. They were delicate…read morewithout a thick wrapper with just enough kick that wasn't overbearing. Definitely will be ordered next time we go. The honey black pepper flank steak with very tender with a slight hint of the honey and pepper that really blended well together. The portion size was huge for the price which was similar to the shrimp dish. I couldn't believe the food quality for the price. The restaurant is VERY small so expect a wait but you can walk around Chinatown while you wait for your table. People were complaining about a 60 to 90 minute wait so people did pull out of line. They do charge you a $10 deposit that will be deducted from your bill. Definitely coming back when I am back in Chicago to try different dishes.

    Popular Schezuan restaurant in Chicago Chinatown . It has 4 years Michelin recognition. Wait listed…read morefor 1 hour and seated . The place wasn't that big capacity probably 50 people max. Recommendations-sign for wait list - required $20 deposit once you signed. That will be deducted from your receipt. -make sure all parties are present - specify how spicy you want 1-5 level Ordered Apple wood fish- so good for 4-5 people. This dish was the highlight of our dinner. Fried tofu was very tasty. The duck with taro , fried pork spare ribs were delicious. The crab ration was good. The price was very affordable. The servers were very friendly and attentive. Ambiance with lots of colorful signature from all visitors. Cute

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    Xi'an Cuisine - Hand-stretched noodles in hot & sour sauce +pork elbow 油波面加蹄膀 ($12) - not very spicy. Noticeable vinegar flavor.

    Xi'an Cuisine

    4.0(331 reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown
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    5 stars for the cold gluten salad and the flatbreads, 4 or 5 stars for the noodle soup. I'm…read morerounding up to 5 because, well, maybe I ordered wrong. The cold gluten salad is a true highlight here, with an impeccable springy texture and an absolutely perfect mix of chili oil and sesame in the seasoning. The flatbread was also a standout, being perfectly crunchy and flavorful alongside a cumin lamb with a good punch. I was less impressed by the hand-pulled noodles. The soup itself was fine, as were the lamb intestines (though I really prefer them grilled). However, for hand-stretched noodles, the noodles were just lacking and missing something. Maybe wheat noodles get better the further west you go, and it just isn't quite Lanzhou style.

    An unassuming classic old school spot in Chinatown. Your meal comes with a tea and I loved the…read moresubtle jasmine floral fragrance! I tried the biang biang noodles, but which was a bit bibimbap-esque with the tomato and egg, black bean pork, braised beef, and minced sauce. This was awesome as I love each ingredient individually but normally can't choose between which noodle bow I want. Mixed together, this creates a heavenly flavor of sweet, sour, and umami. The biang biang noodles were thick, chewy and bouncy, and like wider longer belts. The texture was actually so addicting and I devoured my bowl almost instantly. My friend got the Szechuan spicy vermicelli pot with beef, but this needed a bit more flavor and spice. Adding vinegar helped! Our server was super nice and friendly and helped us pack all our leftovers too.

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    Xi'an Cuisine - Biang Biang noodles with tomato, egg, black bean sauce with pork, braised beef and minced sauce 裤带面 ($13)

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    Biang Biang noodles with tomato, egg, black bean sauce with pork, braised beef and minced sauce 裤带面 ($13)

    Chi Cafe - MaPo Tofu on Rice

    Chi Cafe

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    0.0 miChinatown
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    Solid dinner here in Chicago Chinatown. We're visiting from out of town this weekend, and visited…read moreupon a recommendation from a friend. Our large group was accommodated easily, and we were served relatively quickly after an initial delay while we were waiting for someone to come by. Food came soon after that. We ordered a wide range of things: honey shrimp, beef tripe, pork intestine, Hong Kong style fried noodles. Everything here is solid and delicious. Portions are reasonable too. Ambience is nice, clean, and modern. Only issue while we were here is that some in our group tried to order their baked chicken over spaghetti and they were out of spaghetti. Interesting basic ingredient to be short on here, but rice was not a bad substitute. Would definitely come back here if ever back in Chicago!

    The soup was bland--we had to season it myself with the salt, pepper, and soy sauce on the table…read more(which is probably why they're already there). The waitstaff were not friendly at all. The music kept disconnecting and cutting out, completely ruining the atmosphere. If your restaurant automatically adds gratuity for parties of five or more, DECLARE IT CLEARLY UPFRONT. Don't wait until customers are leaving to explain it. We had already tipped, but our waiter actually ran outside to tell us it wasn't enough because it HAD TO BE AT LEAST 18% GRATUITY. Forcing an 18% gratuity after providing terrible service and mid food is unacceptable. Be transparent about your policies from the start instead of putting customers in an awkward situation after the meal.

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    View from our spacious booth

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    Kajiken - Takoyaki

    Kajiken

    4.3(148 reviews)
    0.0 miChinatown
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    Brothless Ramen? Sure, why the heck not! This is as far out of my comfort zone as I go, by the way…read more Now, Kajiken may be a chain, but that didn't stop the experience from being mind-blowing. A five-star experience by definition. I'd ordered Homura, and stepped away to wash my hands. Just as I was sitting down, the bowl of hot fresh goodness was placed in front of me. Even when the place was busy, the service remains lighting-quick! friendly and attentive too! As for the bowl, it was absolutely fantastic! Upon mixing, everything went together perfectly. The flavors were tremendously savory and rich, with accents from the egg, seasonings, veggies, and a healthy amount of meat. The noodles were cooked perfectly too! The bowl was perfect as is, and needed nothing. I was worried the bowl would be dry, but this couldn't be farther from the truth, especially with the ladle of liquid on the bottom, everything was perfect! Now, there are various seasonings and flavor enhancers on the table, but they weren't needed, in my opinion. If you do choose to add some, be careful, as some pour fast and heavy! After happily slurping this thing down in record time, I also ordered a single helping of Chashu, as I generally love it and wanted to try. It too was brought to me in no time, and was thin, well balanced, and melted in my mouth. Where it comes to value, the bowl was $13.50, and the slice of chashu was $1.50, IIRC. Great, especially in light of what everything costs nowadays. Final verdict: Kajiken came, and it DELIVERED. Everything from start to finish was top notch, and for a very fair value of $13.50 for a fresh, tasty, and filling bowl of goodness.

    So, I usually don't go to places like this because of specific reviews I see, but this place was…read moreamazing place. The food was amazing, everything was on point and it was just pure perfection, I reccomend getting a tonkatsu ramen bowl. It was super good ! Service was pretty fast and the ambiance had a really chill atmosphere

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