Cozy dessert spot in Chinatown closely connected to so many more dessert and dinner spots. There's a tablet available to order from but I missed it on entry. It's located opposite of the cash register and menu. Service was friendly. Washroom (restroom, bathroom search terms) available. Decent amount of seating, serving as a solid space to study or get work done. Black Sesame Matcha Latte - while the black sesame graininess settled at the bottom expectedly, the matcha was clearly whisked well. There were no clumps of bitterness to be found. Despite sugar adjustments, this was still very sweet so I'd classify the spot as more desserty rather than strong matcha or a cafe. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong with their regular matcha in the future. read more

Matcha En - Black Sesame Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very nice sit down fancy treats Bakery and Boba Tea House in ChinaTown. It is a very busy place and once inside you'll understand why. Tastefully decorated and very clean lines. The menus are easy to follow they even offer a digital kiosk from Chow Bus to order. Friendly help took my order. The brown sugar boba milk tea, make sure you secure the top and flip it over to mix it together well, otherwise the flavor is lost. They gave us a sample of matcha ice cream and that was delicious I must say. Many wonderful treats I noticed and a busy place. Well done! You can find it inside the West Entrance. In front of Lao Szchesuan . Across from Chinatown's Walgreens on Cermak & Archer Avenue . Enjoy ! read more

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Came for the matcha souffle pancakes ($12) that appeared so enticing on their Instagram, and it ended up being a dud. The ordering kiosk said it would take 15-20 minutes to make. Instead, it came out in 2 minutes in a plastic box and was cold. I was shocked as this indicated the souffle was not fresh. They also left off the fruits shown on Instagram and the menu photo. They did accommodate my request for a real plate and fruits, but it should have come out with those already included. When I ate it, the matcha cream was good but it wasn't a souffle pancake. It was just a regular, bready pancake. This place was really crowded. I think they benefit from the matcha hype, but they do not really care about quality. They can get away with it due to all the foot traffic through Chinatown. You can skip this spot when you visit Chinatown because they do not live up to what they post online. read more

Matcha En - Matcha souffle pancake ($12) - did not live up to hype, was not a souffle pancake, came out cold and not fresh - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved the concept, but not the execution. After we ordered, it was a literal 25 minute wait to get a drink to go. Insane if not made aware ahead of time. When I got my drink, the matcha was delicious but I ordered a banana pudding matcha. There was barely any and so it had no real banana flavor. TLDR: order the delicious matcha but go on a weekday. read more

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Matcha En was located in a Chinatown plaza! I'm not sure if there was a parking lot but we just found street parking. The plaza had a lot of other businesses that would make a fun side quest day. There were a lot of options here but I was excited to try the pancakes. I would try it again if someone else wants to come. Staff: (3/5) Sanitation: (3/5) Brown Sugar Boba Crème Brûlée Pancake (4/5) The pancake was pretty good. It was fluffy for sure and the crème brûlée sauce was good, I would definitely say the more sauce the better. The brûléed sugar on top was a nice texture change as well. read more

Matcha En - Brown Sugar Boba Crme Brle Souffl Pancake (15 -20 Minute Wait) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

a matcha lover's paradise!! The matcha latte creme brulee was quite sweet, but I was content with the bitterness as well. We ordered a matcha cake with red bean inside/green tea mousse which was also not too sweet. We had the matcha dango which was freshly made, be prepared to wait for it. I would love to come back and try their other options but this is a must stop in Chinatown!! read more

Matcha En - Matcha dango - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stopped by Matcha En in Chinatown for the first time and ordered at the counter since we weren't sure what to try. Located in Chinatown Square near the entrance closer to the Walgreens. The cafe only has a few tables and a nice ambiance. Menu was extensive. I went with the Matcha Crepe and a side of Vanilla/Matcha swirl soft serve. The crepe was beautifully made -- soft, not dry, and layered with plenty of light matcha cream between each thin layer. It had a strong, authentic matcha flavor without being overly sweet. It came with a side of red bean, which was a bit too sweet for me, and a side of matcha cake, which I actually loved -- I'd definitely order that cake on its own next time. If you're a true matcha fan, this dessert is for you. 8/10 The soft serve was creamy and smooth, though a little too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll skip the vanilla swirl and go for just the matcha flavor. 8/10 I would definitely go back and try the other desserts. read more

Matcha En - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super good! We got the matcha pancakes and it was super delicious. The order said it would take 10 minuets but it didn't take that long. There are also many cute decorations and I loved eating here. read more

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We stopped by Matcha En about half an hour before they closed after having some dim sum at MingHin. We ordered on the kiosk after browsing the very large menu - they have a lot of ice cream options, drinks, and other desserts. The display case is fun because it shows what the (fake) versions of many items look like. I got the hojicha and ube ice cream in a cup, and Nate got the matcha and vanilla ice cream in a taiyaki fish cone. It took awhile for our order to come out. The store was a little messy and needed stocking, but again they were near closing. I was really excited for the combo of hojicha and ube since those are flavors that I enjoy and don't get a lot of back home, but unfortunately the ice cream really didn't have much flavor at all. The matcha and vanilla was a little more flavorful, but still not as much as I was expecting. We also thought it wasn't quite cold enough as it melted super fast (which made the taiyaki cone very messy to eat). Overall it's a cute spot but I don't know if I need to come back. read more

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The Hojicha flavor was sweet and strong but the ube was so-so. The matcha latte underneath was just not it. I can barely taste any matcha flavor. The matcha soft serve on the egg waffle had an odd sour aftertaste, was more runny than the other flavors and again no matcha taste. When asked about it, the staff looked like they were questioning the taste too but said nothing was wrong. They just gave us separate cup of vanilla soft serve. The egg waffle was dense, not crispy and also felt undercooked. We enjoyed the vanilla soft serve. It had a good consistency, was fragrant and not too sweet. read more

Matcha En - Egg waffles with matcha/vanilla mixed soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If the namesake is matcha, the matcha has to be good. Spoiler: the matcha was not good. I had been craving matcha since going to Gathers a few days prior and had high hopes for Matcha En. The inside of the shop was not very inviting, the tables were sticky, and the large screens behind the counter that at one time were used for menus now played random television shows (but without being rotated horizontally). Service was fine. The matcha latte with oat milk I ordered was essentially tasteless except for the unpleasant oat milk taste. I detected very minimal hints of matcha, a far cry from the latte I'd had days prior. I couldn't even finish half before tossing the whole drink, which cost $8+. I won't be back. read more

Matcha En - Matcha latte with oat milk. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you are a matcha lover you have to try this spot! It's a small shop with a few tables! I ordered ice cream and it was ready in a minute! I got the matcha/vanilla soft serve with ube powder! This was amazing! The texture of the ice cream was very good and the matcha flavor was perfect, not too strong not too light! The ube powder was a fun touch but couldn't taste it read more

Matcha En - Matcha vanilla soft serve with ube powder - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I couldn't believe how busy this place was. But when I got my drink. I immediately knew why. It was delicious. And well worth the wait. The staff were very friendly even though running around busy. They greeted everyone that walked in. And took the time to say thank you when they left. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Quite literally one of the best desserts I've had in Chinatown!! If you're a fiend for matcha like I am, this is a great spot. I've had several different desserts here but nothing compares to their matcha float! You get the best of their soft serve and their matcha drinks! You choose 2 flavors for your soft serve swirl. I picked hojicha and ube, both of which were individually delicious and actually tasted strongly of their flavors, and together was incredible! The swirl floats in a matcha latte, and the matcha itself tastes high quality and pairs really nicely with the soft serve. The latte part is the addition of milk which is layered at the bottom of the float (you can choose the milk), and matcha is the top layer. There are also a few floating pieces of mochi that add a nice texture without making the dessert too heavy overall! I couldn't recommend this float enough!! It's perfect for a hot summer day when you're feeling indecisive or overwhelmed by all the choices on the menu. You get to try their drink and their soft serve in one! It gets super busy so I recommend snagging an open table as soon as you see one, and you can actually order via the QR code on the table instead of waiting in line! read more

Matcha En - Matcha float with hojicha and ube swirl - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dare I say... this is the best dessert place in Chinatown!? Their soft serve is just superior!! They have so many matcha / ube options, which are hard to come by. My favorite item was the matcha towel cake. I really thought it was going to be a doughy texture from how thick it looks, but it was more like a crepe. It was so soft, every bite just disappeared in my mouth. The only thing that makes me hesitate coming here is how busy it gets.. I get the hype though! It's loud and crowded usually, but worth it for dessert :) read more

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We were big fans of the matcha souffle pancake! It was very soft and creamy. The matcha was good and smooth. We also tried the peach ice cream, which lived up to the hype! Overall, service was quick and seating is casual. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday night - it was crowded but the line moved fast. I got the ube/hojicha swirl soft serve and very much enjoyed it, although I would have preferred if the flavors were a little stronger. I did really like how creamy it was and that it wasn't too sweet. read more

Matcha En - Ube and hojicha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

matcha soufflé ice cream: 9/10 -- very delicious and creamy ice cream with strong matcha flavor that accompanied the soufflé review: really yummy matcha desserts here it was hard to choose just one but in the summer heat i decided on the ice cream soufflé. i found it to be just the right amount of sweetness and the matcha flavor was very vibrant. the service was kind of non-existent but not in a bad way. the shop was very busy and so the workers really just stayed behind the counter taking and making orders. i do wish the cleaned the tables when there was such fast turnovers of customers but it wasn't a big deal. read more

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My teens loved their drink and ube dango. Clean shop and a clean bathroom, which were very thankful to find! Service was friendly and quick even though busy with one person running the counter. read more

Matcha En - Ube dango...a unique taste and texture! - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A bit expensive for a sweet treat, but quite yummy! Matcha En provides quick service. When you walk in, you'll see a kiosk where you can browse the menu and select your sweet treats (you'll cake crepe cakes, parfaits, ice creams, cream puffs and more). You put in your number, select your payment method and wait for your name to be called. The seating area inside is quite limited so if you see an open seat, snag it! Be prepared to share seats with strangers, if need be! The atmosphere is relaxed, and it can get a little loud, but it's not overly annoying or overstimulating. The tiramisu crepe cake was the perfect blend of sweetness and bitterness. Coffee forward with hints of chocolate/cocoa. The swirl ice cream was good but honestly lacked matcha flavor. It tasted like simple vanilla soft serve to me. The rice cakes were nice and chewy and the red bean portions were generous. read more

Matcha En - Tiramisu Crepe Layer Cake & Matcha Vanilla Swirl with Rice Cakes and Red Bean - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've always been curious about Matcha En when walking around Chinatown, so I finally stopped by. We ordered the matcha soufflé pancake and the matcha milk cap cake, which turned out to be the perfect amount for two people. I highly recommend the soufflé pancake--it was light, fluffy, and drizzled with a rich matcha cream that made me wish I didn't have to share. The matcha milk cap cake was also enjoyable, but the soufflé was definitely my favorite. Next time, I'd love to try their matcha drinks or crepe cake! read more

Matcha En - Matcha Souffl Pancake and matcha milk cap cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my second time visiting. My first time was a couple years ago and there was a watermelon dessert that was going crazy on social media so I had to try it. It was a little overrated but it was still fun to go and see all of the offerings. This time I was eyeing the Ube Crepe. It was okay.. I didn't feel like it had a ton of flavor, but it was aesthetically pleasing. My son purchased a lemonade that was so very good. The place was a little crowded and it's hard to decipher the line at times. But after we finally ordered our dessert, we were able to find a seat and enjoy it. read more

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I came mid afternoon on a Tuesday and they were fairly busy. I ordered the ube dango and it was pretty good! It did come warm so I wouldn't order on a hot day lol! There was not much seating on the inside (as they were pretty full) but there is outdoor seating. There is also a self order kiosks but it was not working when I went. read more

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Went to Chinatown for some food but really wanted to grab some matcha and heard Matcha En in Chinatown is good. Tried the matcha float. The ice cream was great but the matcha drink underneath was okay but I think it wasn't sweet enough. But other than that the drink was great and staff was very friendly and fast. Interior was a bit small as they were busy and a lot of people were inside. read more

Matcha En - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for matcha ended up falling in love with their frozen ube drink. I think this place does amazing ube and foam drinks. As for my strawberry matcha drink, I loved the strawberry foam but the matcha was too milky and not really matcha. I'll have to give their matcha another try but they will see me back for the ube drink! read more

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I kept seeing this place recommended on TikTok so decided to stop by for their matcha soft serve. It was delicious but not as strong in matcha flavor as I wanted. The interior of the cafe is super cute and I like that they have a kiosk for ordering. My friends and I ordered at the counter because we wanted parking validation, which was also very quick and easy. The one downside of this place is that it seems to get fairly crowded and noisy. Luckily it mellowed out by the time we got our food/drinks but still wanted to mention. read more

Ube Soft Serve (5/5): Amazing consistency--thick and whipped. Many others have similar texture to yogurt, not this. It tastes different from the magnolia Ube which I expect. The taste is similar to matcha? There's a bitter taste. Pineapple Passion Fruit Tea (5/5): If you're looking for a fruit tea that is more ambiguous tasting tropical fruit, get this! Wasn't asked about cup size or sugar levels, but the best fruit tea I've ever had. Wish I knew the sugar info. Pineapple flavor is so faint, I was able to suck up some of the pineapple fruit itself, but it was old? Almost rotten, but it actually makes it better. There are bits of seed at the bottom which was weird but it wasn't many. The lemon was subtle thankfully. Mom liked it too, was surprised how good it was. Service was super quick considering it was Christmas. It's was also very crowded when we went, all the seats were taken. read more

Matcha En - Ube Soft Serve Pineapple Passion Fruit Tea - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Matcha En is a cute little dessert spot tucked in Chicago's Chinatown with a vibe that immediately draws you in. The interior has that calm, minimalist aesthetic that's perfect for snapping pics while sipping matcha - definitely a place that looks good on your feed. Now let's talk dessert - presentation is the star here. Everything that comes out looks like it was made for Instagram. From matcha parfaits to creamy soft serves, the visuals really elevate the experience. In fact, I'd say the presentation makes the desserts taste better - they're not bad at all, just not as mind-blowing as they look. Still, it's a fun and unique dessert menu, especially if you're a fan of matcha. The space is small and can get crowded fast, especially on weekends. You order either via a QR code at your table or from a kiosk near the front, but there's no clear flow or greeting system, so you might find yourself standing around trying to figure it out. The young staff behind the counter are doing their thing, but a host or someone managing the room would go a long way in improving the customer experience.Parking Tip--11You can park at the Chinatown Visitor Center lot nearby for a lower fee, but you'll need to spend a minimum of $30 at Matcha En to qualify for the discounted rate - and that's something they should mention up front. Honestly, for a solo guest, spending $30 on desserts can be a stretch. Despite some hiccups, it's a great little spot to try once or bring friends to for a unique treat. Just come with a little patience and maybe a sweet tooth (and a friend or two to help hit that parking minimum)! read more

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Really disappointed, especially after seeing all the great reviews. It was pretty busy so we waited 15 minutes just for 2 drinks, and the inside was uncomfortably hot. When we finally got our drinks, they were both a letdown. The matcha latte tasted like watered-down matcha. It had no creaminess, no richness, just bland, but the astringency was strong? The black sesame matcha latte was slightly better thanks to the sesame flavor, but even then, the matcha was barely noticeable. For a place that specializes in matcha, this was really underwhelming. Definitely not worth the hype. read more

Matcha En - Matcha Latte(Cold) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte(Cold) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by Matcha En for the first time after lunch for some drinks/desserts. If you love matcha like me, they have a ton of different desserts to try out (I definitely want to try their towel cake). Since we were still full, we opted to get some drinks! I got the black sesame matcha latte with mochi and red bean and my brother got the super m (matcha with mango)! My drink was okay, however, the two mochi pieces in my drink were way too big for the straw. The super m was super delicious and the mangoes tasted fresh! I'll definitely have to come back and try their other drinks/desserts! read more

Matcha En - Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Favorite place in Chinatown for desserts! They have great matcha and taro options as well as hojicha, which is my favorite. Highly recommend the hojicha/ube basque cake. The matcha quality is pretty decent. The place is always super crowded in my experience, so service can be super slow at times. read more

Matcha En - Hojicha/ube soft serve with soufflé pancake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Quick and easy order at the kiosk. The ambience is very casual for a chat with friends. There was loud music playing on a Saturday afternoon but you can still hear yourself talk. Hot matcha latte was delicious with additional sweetness (you can adjust the sweetness level when you order). read more

Matcha En - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I gave this place 2 tries hoping that the first time was just a fluke but not really. First time we got the ice cream, it was mediocre. Second time we tried the soufflé pancakes, it was also mediocre. Staff was rushing me for my order. And wasn't really catching the vibe of the store. I personally think there are better spots in china town. read more

I've been here twice nice and love their matcha soft serve. The first time we tried the matcha roll and ube towel cake. Both were not too sweet and had good flavors. They both, however, are nothing I would crave in the future. The matcha soft serve definitely fills my matcha fix! They do have some crazy shakes on their menu that look delicious. The service is fine - when they're busy the employees are definitely hustling. There is seating and free wifi here. The decor around the place is super cute and on theme. read more

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I came here solely for the green tea crepe cause I was craving for it! They have a white selection of desserts and snacks. They all looked very interesting and appealing that I'd love to try them all. However, they are on a pricier side. The flavor of the matcha was rich yet balanced out with the sweetness of the cream. Definitely my new to go place for a good slice of crepe whenever my craving hits. The service and ambiance of the shop was very nice and fast. They're also very patient. read more

Got the matcha towel cake and the ube soft serve! the creaminess and texture of the soft serve were out of this world and the subtle ube flavor just elevated it even more think I might've found my new favorite dessert spot in the city! read more

Matcha En - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: a lot of really nice deserts. Although the ice cream flavor were too heavy on the cream side, didn't feel refreshing. Parfait is an interesting concept, love it if you like crunchy things and adzuki beans. Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu and hopefully increase the review! Service: quick and friendly! You can order from computer as well. Ambiance: crowded, a lot of ppl buy to take out as an ice cream place. Has a nice outdoor terrace. read more

Matcha En - Parfait, ube-hojicha swirl. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took a friend visiting from out of town after they told me they had never had matcha. The place is always packed and full of crowds. Regardless, everything is always fresh and beautiful. read more

Matcha En - My friend had to have the Taiyaki Fish cone in matcha and vanilla swirl. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was a super busy time when I came. I got the matcha soft serve in a cup. The flavor was surprisingly decent, given the color. I also ordered the matcha dango. I'm not gonna lie this was probably one of the more disappointing things I've tried. It looked a lot better than it tasted. The taste for the dango was virtually zero (no exaggeration). It also was like $10? I'd just go for their soft serve. read more

Matcha En - Matcha dango - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Matcha En is a great drink and dessert cafe in Chinatown. Their menu is huge with lots of different drink options like bubble teas, milk teas, and floats. Lots of ice cream options and some other small snacks available. You can order from the table using the scannable QR code, it's easy and the food came out quick. Overall this is a great spot to grab a drink or an ice cream and get out of the sun for a little bit. read more