This is our go-to hot pot place in the northern suburbs. The staff are all really prompt and…read morehelpful, especially if this is your first time at a rotary hot pot. Our child also really enjoys their "bullet train" transportation system for meat orders which speed down the kitchen conveniently to our table. All other food fare rotates around gradually with clear labels that advise how long to cook certain noodles, vegetables, and assorted ingredients. The restaurant is spacious and feels so even when bustling with high ceilings and adorable glass displays of collectibles. They have a sauce bar with all the necessary accoutrements as well as assorted hot foods and dessert. Speaking of dessert, while they have several to order in the menu as well as boba and other offerings, their seasonal desserts near the sauce bar are awesome. I've had herbal jelly suspended in a milk tea and a strawberry milk variation that were both so refreshing. Perfect palate cleansers. There's a small lot right to the side of the restaurant, some street parking, and parking on the streets nearby (to the back and side). Be careful to read the signage posted to ensure you're in a valid spot.

Well located in skokie with their own parking lot. Spacious…read moreand can accomodate groups for dinning, also like the concept of individual pots per person, so everybody can enjoy their own soup instead of sharing like in the classical mongolian hot pot. Love the concept of rotary veggies and ingredients on the conveyor belt, and some meats can come on a train, that looks neat. The good: I chose the herbal chicken and the spicy pickled mustard green soups bases, both soups are great and flavorful, the sauce bar has a great selection to make your own sauce, and the tiger sauce is incredible, (don't miss out on that one), the place is clean and fancy, service was incredible, waitress was checking on us constantly to make sure we are covered. Con: I wished there are more variety on the protein section, some veggies or ingredients are grouped, like carrots and taro, or assorted mushrooms, making it a little annoying if somebody just wanted one ingredient in specific, and the desserts took a little longer than I tough it could. In overall it is great place to dinner and give it s try :)

Is it the best boba in the world? Nah. Is it the best boba if you so happen to be driving by and…read morehaving a last minute late night boba craving? Heck yeah! Everything was decent as far as the actual tapioca itself. 99.9% sure it's microwaved. Their boba balls are chewy and weren't undercooked, so that was key! The fruit they used tasted pretty fresh! This place has been here for a many moons so I knew it had to be at least okay. Glad I got to try it. However it was pretty pricey for one original size and large size were around 22.00. Chill vibes, friendly & prompt service and a good late night spot if you so happen to be in the area.

Chill Bubble Tea is bright, clean, but empty. I thought that this location had closed? In any case,…read moreit's been given a makeover since I was last here. I ordered a toasted coconut truffle tea with boba. It was pretty bland, did not taste the truffle. The boba was chewy but tasted old. The staff was friendly and made my drink quickly. The drink was quite reasonably priced and I was surprised that the card reader did not prompt for a tip (this is quite unusual).

** Super Delicious ** ** Super Fun **…read more** Fantastic Service ** Is TeaRex the king? This Yelper thinks so. I've been to a few and here I am guaranteed service with a smile, not to mention a delicious treat. Love the bright fun interior and friendly service! Keep up the great work and we'll be back!

Loved the drinks! Friendly staff. Would definitely come again. Nice place with cute decor.read more

This is a small, cozy spot. I liked the eccletic collection of wall art and decor. The random…read morepieces and combination of textures, patterns, and colors give the feel of a grandma's living room where years of collected treasures are displayed. The inspirational and motivational wall signs also give a welcoming feel for groups to gather, drink and chat. I ordered the crushed Green Milk Tea. I liked the texture and consistency of the "smoothie". Good flavors and selection. Comparable pricing. Service was friendly. Reasonable wait time for 5 drinks. I would definitely come again.

The Kids love it here. It's a local hangout spot for the teens. Service is good, place is clean,…read moreboba is yummy!

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!

Went solely for their fruit and red bean shaved ice. The ice could've been finer (I had to chew on…read moresome larger shards of ice which wasn't pleasant), but otherwise we enjoyed it, and I was very happy to see that it had all the makings of an old school patbingsoo with both fruit and red bean, as well as mochi and ice cream, which is rare nowadays. It was pricey but enough for 2 people to share. Metered parking on a weekend evening was easy. My only complaint is that it had a strange, unpleasant smell inside (we were there in the evening during the weekend of April 25th). Also, when I came a few years ago, it had a really cozy, welcoming vibe packed with comfy couches. Now, it just looks like basic tables and plastic chairs, lacking comfort, character, and charm. I'm hoping to return to try the sweet potato latte and the other shaved ices, but I hope they do something about the smell and make the space feel more cozy and inviting.

Loved this spot! We ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and it was soooo good. The cafe has a super…read morecute outdoor-style vibe even though the seating is indoors, which made it feel really cozy and unique. They also had baked goods and sandwiches that looked delicious, but we only stopped in for coffee this time. Service was fast. Definitely coming back to try more!

Like Mario had stated, this place has an online ordering system via their website that they no…read morelonger use, but it can still charge you and take orders. Then you go in person and they say you have to contact Square, which they tell you to dispute the charge with your bank. Waste of time! I've been going here for over 15 years and I will not return again. They fell off when the new owners took over years ago.

I was sick and needed some healing pho, so I placed my order online. They texted me promptly when…read moreit was ready for pickup, which I really appreciated. I honestly judge places on how well they pack food to enjoy at home--especially spots that pack soup. Everything was packed perfectly. The soup came in a big container, with the meat and all the accoutrements packed separately. The taste was divine, and I even had some left to enjoy the next day. I can't wait to come back and dine in.

Firstly, the restaurant had a great and homey vibe to it. Very relaxing especially on a winter day…read more The menu had great options and even had sushi! But today we settled with mostly Vietnamese food. On a middle of the day Saturday, the restaurant was pretty open and we were able to sit at a table with no wait. I hope this changes for them later because the food was great! Also, they had iced Vietnamese coffee which is a personal favorite. Lastly, I even bought some food home for my wife. Update - even after eating leftovers, the food was still great! 5/5 will be back soon!

Look at these reviews but figured I would give it a go since the smell of fried items / sweet n'…read moresour sauce caught some appeal. Asked for a white chocolate mocha, mango filled crepe and chicken spring rolls. Wanted to purchase by finishing off a gift card with value but the clerk wasn't very knowledgeable. Talking to counter staff worried me a bit. He mumbled something eluding to the lack of ingredients for the drink and suggested boba? Hot drink but a cold drink? They offer so many items. Too many tbh. I'm curious how many they can accomplish properly. Their stand is covered from wall to wall in menu advertisements. Every bare space is occupied with some mention and as is, they lack some key ingredients to make them. The order took about twenty minutes since the clerk, I believe, was alone. The drink was definitely not white chocolate mocha but was probably toasted hazelnut. Also the clerk made it much too sweet. The crepe was basic. Decently prepared but with canned, diced mango pieces and smearable whipped cream. That could have used an additional sweetener. Heck, mango jelly of some kind would have upped the flavor & appeal. Afterwards, I really wished they could have put this on that gift card instead. It blows that their hot drink was average but for the cost you're given a large size. At the mall this is the only spot with hot drinks.

Unfortunately, I did not like my experience at Touhy Fruity…read more I only ordered one drink and waited 20 minutes for it. Now if it was busy and clearly understaffed, I wouldn't mind but there were only 2 people in front of me. What annoyed me the most was that there was a family right behind me who ordered smoothies and their order went out before mine? I simply don't understand. They had two teenagers working at shop who took their time with making the orders making sure to chit chat in between. Not very friendly to the customers, either. Now let's talk about my order. They sell boba tea and charge an extra for the tapioca. Why advertise them as "boba tea" if you're going to charge extra for the boba? If anything just raise the price and put it in the listed price instead of asking me if I wanted boba in my BOBA tea. Just confusing for no reason. They also use powders (which was not surprising) but not very good. My drink was extremely sweet and had an artificial taste. I didn't even finish the drink and tossed the rest. Now the shop itself... Is it a boba shop? Rolled ice cream? Or a Vietnamese restaurant? Trick question. It's actually everything! Menu OVERLOAD! No thank you.

This was nice find for us. We were looking for south Indian dishes to have for lunch while in the…read moreGlenview area and this establishment popped up in my Yelp search. Since we hadn't been here, we decided to check it out. This restaurant is located off Dempster St. in a small plaza. They serve a variety of dosas and Indian street food dishes. They also offer Indian desserts, Indian beverages, Boba teas, and Yemeni Adani Tea. The pricing is reasonable. We ordered a Ghee Roasted Dosa, and extra spicy Mysore Masala Dosa, a Spring Dosa, Mumbai Pav Bhaji, and two Adani teas. The food was served promptly. The food is served in sturdy disposable food trays along with plastic ware and hot beverages are served in coffee shop like to-go, small size (paper) coffee cups. The tea was scalding hot as it was freshly prepared. I had to let it cool off. The plastic lid of the cup was tightly fitted and given how hot the cup was, it was hard to take the plastic lid off. The lid was hot along with the cup. They had the hot cup sleeves but they were too big for their small tea cups. The tea was nice. All the dosas were tasty. We liked them. They had decent flavor and texture. They were a bit thicker than the dosas from other south Indian restaurants we have eaten at. That wasn't a problem to us. The spice level for my dosa was good. The accompaniments with the dosas of sambar, coconut chutney, and tomato chutney, for dosa dipping purposes, were nice. We really liked the coconut chutney (w/ cashews) and tomato chutney (w/ peanuts). They were flavorful. The sambar had a nice flavor (from spices & veggies) but texture wise it could've been better. It needed to be a bit thicker. The Pav Bhaji (bread with mixed veggies in a gravy) had a decent taste but it needed to be thick with some body from the usual veggies in it. The Pav (Indian bread) for the Bhaji was really good. Our experience was nice. The service was decent. We were the first customers after they opened at 12:30 pm but a short time later, the restaurant got busy. If I am in the area again, I would go back. Overall, 3.5 stars.

Dosa Point has a private parking lot with plenty of parking spots…read more I had a wonderful experience at Dosa Point! My relative has visited India and stated the Dosa she ordered was so delicious, tasted just like dishes one makes in India. My veggie Samosas were perfectly prepared. I really enjoyed my Brown Sugar Boba Bubble Tea. Our order was placed and served quickly. Wait staff was attentive and extremely friendly. The place is wonderfully decorated with lovely artwork all around. Thanks Dosa Point for a nice dinner. Cheers!~

Elephant Thai - Edgebrook Chicken Fried Rice + Shrimp Pad…read moreThai = ultimate comfort combo! 4.5/5 Fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying: the fried rice is packed with veggies + protein, and the Pad Thai has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Definitely a go-to Thai spot in the city! Check out my @ratedbyaleena IG for the full review! #RatedByAleena #Foodie #FoodieFinds #FoodieLife #FoodReview #GoodEats #AestheticEats #CityEats #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #ThaiEats #PadThaiLover #FriedRiceGoals

Overall: Only ordered mango sticky rice to-go, but was satisfied with the taste and close location…read moreto me. Gave a star off because I would have loved more coconut sauce. - Would I return?: Yes, I will re-order and will go back to try more menu items. My Food ---------- * Ordered- "Mango Sticky Rice" * Flavor & Taste- Mango itself was very fresh and juicy. Sticky rice was great, though I would prefer more of the sauce and the addition of the crunchy mung beans on top. * Order again?- Yes * Portion Size vs. Price- $9, Portion size was very comparable to other Thai restaurants. The Place -------------- * Atmosphere- Simple, minimal interior, has a little shopping kiosk inside where you can purchase cute Asian hair clips, jewelry, etc. * Service- Woman at the register was nice. * Crowd Levels- Saturday at 6pm, had a few customers dining inside * Cleanliness- Seemed clean by walking in/out * Location- On a somewhat busy street * Parking- Paid street parking