The Mukase

Matcha en your stomach…read more Potent soft serve that satisfies your appetite. This spot captures the essence of matcha green tea dessert. Great spot for a quick dessert or fun small group hangout. It's tucked in chinatown, so find the treasure and you'll be quickly served gloriously green dessert.

Visiting the area and saw good reviews for this spot but after trying it, I'm so confused. I got…read morethe matcha parfait- which was a generous portion but I really question if there was much matcha in it. The color is super bright but not the green I usually associate with matcha. I don't want to claim it was all food coloring but it only taste like vanilla ice cream. It wasn't too crowded at night and was able to get my order fairly quickly. I wouldn't really say this is a good matcha spot since it doesn't seem to have any matcha flavor. I had a suspicion from the menu options that they used to be Kyomatcha (a popular matcha dessert chain) but now called Matcha En. The good reviews are probably from the days it was Kyomatcha and not the current quality.

Chocolate crepe cake

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Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

Mango Mango Dessert

4.5(452 reviews)

A perfect place for dessert after dinner. It is located on the second floor. A cozy clean placed…read morewith minimal seating. It gets really busy in the evening. There was a line to order but the cashier moved the line really quickly. Considering how busy it was, our order came out pretty fast. Everything was so yummy! It was perfect for a warm night. Our mango sticky rice and Coconut Mango Sago Pomelo were perfect temperature and sweetness. I love the generous amount of mangoes and how fresh the chunks were. This place hit the spot and highly recommend.

Mango Mango never disappoints! A lot of dessert franchises…read moretend to drop in quality after the first few months, but this spot has stayed consistently fresh, clean, and delicious since day one. It is really rare to see a place maintain such high standards for this long. The mango pomelo sago is my absolute must order every single time, perfectly balanced and refreshing. I also love their durian desserts. Durian is notoriously expensive, but they are never stingy with it and give you generous portions of real, rich durian. Consistently great quality, generous portions, and a clean space. Easily one of the most reliable dessert spots around!

Mango Man-Coco Sticky Smoothie

Strawberry and mango sago

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2nd floor Chinatown Square

UFOUU

4.3(60 reviews)

I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

Came here for a hot drink while it's very cold in Chicago and not a lot of lot of places around…read morethat offer hot chocolate, hot coffee, or any hot drinks. We got here when it just was opening. The place was clean and the staff was really nice. We got the sweet roasted milk and it was very good and unique flavor. We were watching them while they were making that and the cheesecake and you can tell they put a lot of care and in time to their products.

Matcha

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ParTea

4.4(37 reviews)

7.8 mi•Chinatown

SO CUTE! My…read moredaughter and I stopped in earlier today after going to a nearby park. A+ on the free and covered parking! It's a weekday and there were only a couple open spots, I'd imagine on weekends it may be hard to come by with a free spot in their lower or upper parking lot. As other reviewed have said, their space is small, with only four high top stools. But for us today, it was fine. Our main interest was the ice cream and characters! They're adorable! They have so many options too. They were sold out of a few of the characters, so make sure to level set expectations for a little one beforehand. Not only is it cute but their ice cream itself is delicious too! They have an extensive menu but we only ordered ice cream. The staff is really nice as well.

Great customer service!! The person that attended us was very friendly. Reasonably priced as well…read more Will definitely return!

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Ms Ku's Flowers and Desserts

4.8(26 reviews)

7.8 mi•Chinatown

Seems very authentic but just be aware that most drinks are very bitter because of its herbal…read morecontent.

I really love tang sui from my time in Hong Kong and I've always missed having it in the U.S. This…read moreplace is probably the closest thing I'll get to that. I tried the taro , the black glutinous rice with mango and the mango sago dessert as a to-go order. The to-go order came in a cute, sturdy purple bag. The taro dessert wasn't too sweet and had a great texture. My only critique would be that the taro was a bit undercooked, it was a bit hard. The mango sago dessert was so much fun with lots of chunks of mango. The prices were a bit high but the desserts all come in high quality containers. Parking was a bit tight in the parking garage next to the shop. The shop itself is smaller with just a few seats. You can also buy flower arrangements here. Definitely come here to try some Asian desserts!

18 stems flowers without lighting

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Mabu Generation

4.3(58 reviews)

7.6 mi•Chinatown

We came to Mabu Generation on a Sunday evening when the restaurant was not busy and was actually…read moreunusually quiet. One thing I personally did not like was that they require customers to pay first before the food comes out. For a sit-down restaurant, I prefer to eat first and pay after, especially when service is expected. The service was not very proactive during our visit. The food was okay, but nothing really stood out to me. For the price, I felt it was a little pricey compared to Taipei Cafe, and the overall experience did not feel worth it. Overall, the food was just alright, the service could be improved, and the pay-first system was not something I liked. I don't think I would come back.

Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

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Ovaltine Condensed milk French toast

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R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

Big Ying Yogurt

4.1(17 reviews)

7.6 mi•Chinatown

There is such amazing variety of dessert places in Chinatown, and especially in this particular…read morearea. I've tried quite a few and this one might be my top choice. Yes, I know, I said it - even above the boba tea spots. It's the best of fro-yo meets gelato meets boba tea meets kefir. It's prepared fresh daily, has a nice balance between being sweet and tart/sour, and has options for mix-ins too. Very clean spot on the upper level, helpful service to understand the options, and satisfying dessert.

We came to Big Ying seeking some sort of dessert after lunch. The yogurt smoothies my girls got…read moreand the yogurt ball I got hit the spot without being over indulgent. Service was quick and efficient. The store its self is cute and decorated in hundreds of post it notes from customers! We will be back!

7.6 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

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Autea Sweets & Eats

4.5(81 reviews)

I came to Autea after dinner, I ordered the mango sago with taro ball. My order arrive in 15…read moreminutes, and it was so fresh. The T-shirt came with evaporate milk, and you can pull them on top of the dessert. I suggest to mix the dessert before you eat it so that you can mix the enjoy all different tester all at once. There's so many spot at night and the restaurant also provide different kind of board games for you to play with friends.

This is label Taiwanese cuisine in the Chinatown. It is off from Chinatown on other side of…read morerailroad. The door posted a notice make sure park correctly or to toll. They also warn car may be broken due to thief. We got the grilled rice with preserved meat and dried tofu. I recommend this dish. It good enough to share. We also got a dessert with Osmanthus Wine ice Jelly with ice cream, different jelly and more. The ice jelly is unique. Definitely recommended. Service is good. Food is good.

7.6 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

August 2026

Osmanthus dessert

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TSAôCAA

3.9(269 reviews)

We ordered off the ubereats app as each entree came with a drink for a pretty cheap price. The…read morewings and burger surpassed our expectations, but the tea was pretty meh.

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

Double Mix - Strawberry mango shaved ice cream

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Guava yakult green tea w honey aloe

Te’amo Boba Bar

4.4(277 reviews)

First time here and super cute!! Been eyeing this place. Happy to see multiple locations! The ube…read morecreme brulee is to die for! Ice never wanted another drink so fast. I was so sad when it was gone. It was sweet but so good. The decor is pretty. The merch is pretty. Order at the kiosk. Can't wait to have the chance to get it again next time I'm in Chicago

We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

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Ube Mochi Donut

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Nashay D.

179

4 years ago

I ordered Okra Stew with FuFu, Peanut Butter Stew with FuFu, and Fried Red Snapper with Jollof Rice. The Red Snapper fish was so tasty. It was golden fried and full of flavor, I'd highly recommend. Unfortunately, I was missing peanut butter Stew for starters, but shame on me. I should've checked the bag before I left. Moving along, the Okra stew was so spicy, I could not eat it, and I became nauseous almost immediately. The menu did not specify that it would be spicy. The Jollof Rice was both dry, hard, and spicy. Again, the menu does not say it would be spicy. The FuFu was cold, and unpleasant. As excited as I was to try this restaurant, I am unsatisfied and my stomach is in bad shape for the night. read more

Ama D.

8 years ago

If they were dishing out awards for BAD and DISRESPECTFUL customer service The Mukase would take it uncontested. Wait time = 2 hours and above especially if you're Ghanaian (Yes, 2 hours! maybe less if you're with a white person) So be sure to eat a full English breakfast, and take your laptop or a book along as well, since you'll be waiting till thy kingdom come. That's not even the worse part- the attitude of the staff- as though they were doing customers a favour by selling food. Rude and unapologetic in their folly. Even wicked stepmothers have more tact than this entire establishment. read more

Setri F.

5 years ago

I have been going to the restaurant for several years now. The customer service is great and the food quality is amazing.

Luke C.

5 years ago

One of my go-to restaurants in the area. Fantastic, delicious, and the owners are very kind

Linda B.

116

6 years ago

Look, the food is good but the service is terrible. I'd rather find a place that has both.

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