It was a pretty cute cafe, but the tables were pretty dirty and most chairs were not pushed in. The tray return was also filthy with many trays and plates stacked up and having not been attended to. At the time I visited, I was the only customer with a pending order, the other two parties had already been served, yet with three employees behind the counter, there was no one maintaining the seating or the tray return. I had ordered the Tiramisu Crepe Cake, which I did like, but I found that the pricing was quite expensive for a lackluster experience. There are other places to get tiramisu desserts in Chinatown Square for a better price, and with a cleaner interior. It feels a little silly that tip options start at 18% when the restaurant is not maintained during downtime. I would have been more understanding if it was actually busy, but I was unable to enjoy the ambience, and felt most comfortable quickly leaving after having finished my food. Unfortunately, I do not think I will have it in me to try this cafe again in the future with so many other options existing in Chinatown Square. read more

Came here with friends this past weekend. They have two areas to order (traditionally up front with a cashier and there's a kiosk to order as well). Service was quick and food was brought out promptly. I had the tiramisu crepe layer cake and it was so good! The crepe was airy yet fluffy, it truly just tasted like a lightweight version a tiramisu. It also wasn't too congested for a Friday night especially if anyone is covid conscious there's also the possibility to order to go and walk around Chinatown. If I'm ever in the area again this will be my go to stop for dessert! read more

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Hard core Japanese dessert place. Not cheap but taste and quality will not disappoint. Seriously creamy and tasty Ube, Matcha, Vanilla and mixed flavor soft serve. The Matcha and Ube Mille Crepe cake is delicious. Great addition to the Chinatown outdoor mall, which is evolving as a trendy next-Gen Asian food destination. read more

Came over the opening weekend and it was definitely packed! Got to try the parfait which I highly recommend, the matcha ice cream they use is really good!! Also did try the matcha frappe which I will say was not good :( They were awfully busy so it could have just been that because the rest of their drinks looked tasty. Would definitely come back for the ice cream read more

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A store dedicated to matcha sweets and drinks?! Yes please!! I happened to come across a post by Chicago food journalist Steve Dolinsky regarding the opening of this new store in Chinatown, whose menu features a delectable selection of Japanese desserts/pastries with matcha green tea as the main star. The matcha crepe layer cake is unbelievably good - so smooth with generous layers of cream in between each thin crepe pastry. And the cake, which is freshly made in house and not frozen, has the perfect balance of matcha flavor and sweetness (one of the great things about Japanese desserts is that they aren't excessively sweet). The matcha cheese mousse cake was also amazing - the inner azuki red bean filling paired so well with the matcha cheese mousse. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back to try some of the other menu selections (the soft serve, towel cake, and milk cake look amazing)! read more

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Really tasty desserts! The matcha flavor is super potent and all the desserts are refreshing and not too sweet. Make sure to get there a little early if you want to eat in at the restaurant at a table, it's always super crowded! read more

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Food was yummy. I recommend the mango crepe. Tried 3 kinds of crepe and loved the mango. Refreshing and not overpowering. read more

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my boyfriend and i really liked the raindrop cake, it kind of reminded him of coconut jelly. it's also fun to play with since it's so bouncy. another item id recommend would be the matcha parfait! it's not too sweet and the cereal adds a nice crunch. i think next time we would skip the dango since it was on the saltier side and the cream didn't really help to balance it. overall, it's a really nice place to sit and chill with your friends! there's also a ton of seating and they have a water dispenser near the counter. read more

Matcha En - sakura rain drop, matcha dango - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Definitely a good dessert go to spot after dinner in Chinatown and it is openly at a decent time. My favorite is the soft serve, mixed with green tea & vanilla. Their green tea is ceremonial green tea so it's really good and has an authentic taste. read more

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Glad to have discovered this place that has soft serve ube ice cream! Such a rare find especially here in the area. Thank you! I've tried most of their desserts. The matcha variety has a flavor that is so distinct, nothing artificial. I'll keep stopping by at this place everytime I get the chance to visit Chinatown. read more

Matcha En - Frozen Soft Serve Ube Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome coffee!! The staff is great. Friendly environment. Located in the Ukraine village.

This place is a new must go in Chinatown! The desserts (at least the ones I got) had great matcha flavor and weren't too sweet. Can't wait to come back and try the other items on the menu. read more

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Nice spot and was crowded. Matcha soft serve was good but way overpriced on a very small cone (2 cones with tax was around $17). I am also certain the matcha had food coloring added to the ice cream as my hand was green. It would be super expensive if you take a family of four. Ice cream should not cost an arm and a leg imo but folks keep saying it's inflation. Unfortunately at these high prices, we will not be back. read more

I had low expectation going in this place because so many cakes in these new restaurants are just so-so. To my surprised this is really good! The texture and tastes are both just right. Glad I found a good spot. read more

Matcha En - Matcha Towel Cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you're wanting real, authentic, strong tasting matcha do NOT come here. If you're wanting a cute dessert then it's fine (I guess). My friend really wanted the towel dessert because of its looks. She doesn't know what ube tastes like and I assured her (after my one bite) that it had zero ube taste in the cream. The outer layer itself tasted sugary and that's it. The matcha latte had a hint of matcha if you shook the drink for a while. The soft serve had zero matcha taste. The fresh milk part of the soft serve though was its saving grace. That part was delicious and really good. I also did not feel safe here. While I was here these two men walked in and were asking other customers for directions to somewhere no where near this area. When they left I saw them running down the alley and heard yelling and saw people moving away from them. If you want a real matcha drink/latte go to Sawada or somewhere else. read more

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Cute place, desserts are very aesthetic Taro Float: Very diluted. Small scoop of Icecream Passion Fruit Crepe Layer Cake: Slightly tart. But a solid crepe cake Ube Towel Cake: The ends are slightly dry/hard, but the layers on the inside are soft. Cherry Blossom Mousse Cake: Tastes like a regular cheese cake but a bit more gelatinous. Didn't really taste any Cherry blossom and I wouldn't have noticed a difference if it was a normal cheese cake. read more

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This place was packed. People love it in here and it is super cute. The crepe cake was nice. I love crepes and I love cake so yea. I never had it before and was eager to try, Matcha En did not disappoint. My wife tried the Thai tea with ice cream drink, she enjoyed it. I would recommend and would go back. The treats are nice. read more

The milk cap cake was absolutely delicious. Very fresh and flavorful. Would definitely return. read more

Matcha En - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There's a reason why it's always so busy. Their matcha ice cream is so good, not too sweet. The store is a little small and always packed with people. read more

Take out. This place is located in Chinatown square, which has metered parking. There's also a parking lot outside the square if you can't find metered parking up front or back. Not sure if Kyo Matcha validate for parking lot though. I really enjoyed the Hokkaido Fromage Cheesecake. It was light and fluffy. The Matcha Milk Cap Cake with red Bean wasn't awful, but I didn't think it was super special. The cake for was a bit too dense for my liking, I liked the milk cap though, it was interesting and creamy and light. Not sure if I'd go again for the matcha cake but definitely would for the cheesecake. read more

Matcha En - Matcha Milk Cap Cake with red bean Hokkaido Fromage Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love that there's finally a matcha-centric dessert spot in Chinatown! I had originally wanted the almond tofu dessert but was told they were out of stock, so I changed to the soft serve that seemed to be the most popular offering. For $6, it was huge!! I had trouble finishing it all myself and normally, ice cream is not a problem for me. Maybe it was because we went on a weekend afternoon but the place was packed. Seating was extremely limited and we were lucky to grab a table but it would be nice to offer most space outside. read more

This dessert place will satisfy your matcha cravings! I'm a HUGE matcha fan so this will be my go-to spot whenever I'm in the mood. I ordered the soft serve and I gotta say it was everything I expected - rich and indulgent. Since it is a soft serve, it started to melt quite quickly so I had to eat it pretty fast before it started to drip all over my hands. Regardless of that, I still would've devoured the ice cream pretty fast because it was just that tasty. Also a heads up, I came in on a Saturday night and the place was packed so be wary if you're trying to find a place to sit. read more

Matcha En - Matcha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

$8 plus for a Matcha Creme Brulee and it was not even good. I asked the barista for lite ice after she started to make it. Honestly it was my fault for not ordering it that way initially but it was easy to adjust. She poured out the ice then finished making the drink. I ended up having about 10oz of liquid and 4 oz of foam. I even tipped. Totally not worth it! read more

We got the matcha soft serve and the mix matcha milk soft serve in cups. Both were good but if it's your first time try the mix because its nice to have some vanilla flavor although the milk reminds me of the white rabbit candy but in soft serve :) Eating whole one by myself was too much and will definitely share next time! Also you can get the soft serve in a cup with the cone on top! read more

Matcha En - Mix matcha and milk soft serve in cup and match soft serve in cup - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! Definitely a must try if you love matcha! We tried one of their top sellers and it was amazing! Will come back for sure!! However, keep in mind that it is a 'to go' kind of place since there is limited sitting area and it is a tiny place! read more

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First time here and tbh it was a really cute place! It was really crowded when my partner and I came here. We didn't picture everything but we got the milk cap boba cake, green tea crepe cake, and hokkaido formade cheesecake. All the desserts were surprisingly light and not that sweet (which is a plus)! I have a sweet tooth but usually American sweets is too sweet. This was the right amount of sweetness. Despite it being pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon-dinner ish, they were very quick with orders! Would totally recommend if you're craving anything matcha and want something sweet but not too sweet. read more

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Loved it. I had an awesome matcha/vanilla soft serve cone here the other day. My friends got the boba cake thing and a roll cake. Both were pretty good. Overall, a nice place to stop for some sweets after dinner! read more

First time having matcha and I got the mixed ice cream. It was very good! Cute little cafe.

This is a must stop for anything matcha in Chicago's Chinatown. Signage said Kyo Matcha. Wasn't a matcha fan but this made me turn the corner, the exception if you will. Great taste, with matcha taste standing out. Price on point. Paid street parking, discounted parking lot but there are small pockets where parking is free. Well worth a visit! read more

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The new Matcha spot in Chinatown! Was super excited to try it and I'm glad there was not an enormous line, especially since I went on a Saturday. I ordered the iced matcha with boba and the matcha towel cake. The matcha tea was good, but not much different than any of the other boba tea spots. I will say I am extremely picky when it comes to boba, because many places don't boil them enough so at times they are hard. This place got it right though. The matcha towel cake is definitely unique! It is powdered with matcha powder on the outside, with match mousse and red bean on the inside. Delicious! It also is extremely cute, almost to cute to eat. I wanted to get the matcha soft serve, but i think it was $7 for soft serve which I find crazy. I will need to go back and try some of their dine in options! read more

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It's a good place for someone who loves green and freshness from matcha tea.they offered plenty options from sweet to caffeine.price is reasonable and the services are good and pleasant. It's a fine place to visit after diner for those who wants dessert read more

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Overall great dessert, but expect a line up when you get here. A good balance b/w the tea flavor and sweetness. read more

Matcha En - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Little shop in China town with great ice cream. I had the watermelon sliced stuffed with Ube and it was amazing. The ice cream is so creamy, you can order from the counter or kiosk. There is a small sitting area inside. read more

Matcha En - Watermelon stuffed with Ube and watermelon stuffed with matcha/vanilla mix - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

ordered a matcha-vanilla soft serve swirl to share with my friend here! despite the busy holiday weekend, we still received our order quickly. the seating was limited but the inside is very cute and aesthetically pleasing! read more

Matcha En - Frozen Soft Serve Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is so nice and everything you could hope for if you're a matcha lover. We got a matcha soft served ice cream with half milk flavor I believe , and a basic matcha Frappuccino. Both were really good, especially the ice cream! There's so many things I'd like to try so hopefully I'll go back soon. Other than the fact the drinks and desserts are good, the service is really good too. They had a line out the door, but once we placed our order it was ready within 5 minutes. We were also through the door within 5 minutes, in spite of the line. Everything was fast and efficient. I highly recommend! read more

Matcha En - Matcha and milk soft serve and matcha Frappuccino - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to get the watermelon ice cream- the watermelon was old and did not sit up on a plate, so they told me to hold out my hands so they could put it in my hands... for $9 I should not have to hold lopsided watermelon with ice cream falling out of it in my hands. After a few minutes of repeatedly telling them I wasn't going to palm my ice cream, they then gave me ice cream in a cup with watermelon on the side. The dish also said it came with mochi and it didn't. This place is disappointing and way over priced. read more

Matcha En - "Watermelon ice cream" - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We bought three different desserts from here - an ube towel cake and two kinds of mousse. Everything was delicious. We definitely plan on returning to this place the next time we are in town! read more

Service was good and fast. I liked the ambiance, cafe style and very clean. The matcha crepe cake was good but nothing mind blowing. I really liked the ube cream puff. read more

Matcha En - Matcha crepe cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

loved the dessert here. The milk cap cakes are pretty good, liked the matcha one as well as the strawberry one. The matcha one is not too sweet, and the milk cap is of a salty variety. The strawberry one is sweet with a hint of rose. The cherry blossom mousse cake is very pretty with a piece of cherry flower on top. The overall taste seems a bit artificial, i was hoping for more real cream and fruit taste read more

Very popular store with long lines but I think it's worth the wait. I got 2 towel cakes as a gift for my coworkers and they absolutely loved it. I tried the Ube towel cake myself and it is essentially a rolled up crêpe in the shape of a towel. Very cute design and tastes amazing. The Matcha parfait is good, contains Matcha ice cream, mochi, red beans, and cereal. I also got the mix Matcha ice cream cone which was very good as well. My friend got the chocolate cake and said it was very rich and smooth. I think the customer service here is good. Ambiance is nice, just wish there was more seating as it gets very crowded. read more

Matcha En - Ube towel cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois