Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl - Rogers Park

Good food and boba drink

Nice little corner store that sells poke burritos/bowls and a variety of other adjacent food. You build your own based off what you want, and they have a wide selection of ingredients available. I got poke burrito, with tuna, cucumber, spinach, cream cheese, avocado and green onion. The burritos are medium/smaller but it matches with the price you pay for it. The burrito was decent, as the ingredients were not the freshest but not old by any means. As for allergens, we asked in regards to my partners burrito and they said it should be okay. Unfortunately she did have a mild allergic reaction, and I understand accidents happen but something to note. As for the store itself, its a pretty large place and they sell a variety of plushies, blind boxes and vinyl figurines. I want to love it but it was just okay overall.

Went in for a hearty lunch. Got a filling spinach kale poke bowl with lots and lots of free trimming. Spent about$13 and the bowl couldn't have been yummier or more filling. Coming again

Pros:
-extensive boba tea menu
-ramen and poke options
-friendly staff

Cons:
-Poke bowls are small and they skimp on pretty much every single ingredient
-ingredients are old, oftentimes still a little frozen when they are served
-boba itself is pretty mid
-non optional tipping system when paying- if you don’t want to leave an electronic tip, you have to manually put in 0

Honestly the only reason I come to this location is because it’s the only poke and boba place within easy walking distance.

5 stars for SUPER JUNIOR 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

The worst service I have had at any Boba shop ever. Messed up my order (made it full sweet instead of half and then put half lychee boba instead of half regular boba pearls). When I asked them to correct it all they did was add a few regular boba on top of the lychee boba that I did not order or want. Then when I posted a review they discounted it by saying I wasn't even at their location- This photo is from the pizza shop across the street.

This post is for the visitors and locals who might be thinking of trying this place. On the outside it looks cute and “aesthetic,” but the way things are handled in the back is honestly unsafe.
The drinks are so messed up sometimes and extremely contaminated because the drink tastes so off and doesn’t even taste like an actual fruit that I wanted, the watermelon milk tea tasted like glue, so thick and gooey.
Also, the ramen is misleading. The miso and shoyu that they say can be “vegetarian” actually has meat extract in their ready-made paste…like bruh.
And what makes this even scarier is seeing little kids, 3 or 4 years old, drinking and eating from here while the place cuts corners like this.
On top of the food issues, the manager or the owner is openly racist and toxic. He makes horrible comments about Black people. It creates a disgusting and hostile environment for staff and reflects the complete lack of respect in how this place is run.
People with dietary restrictions, food allergies, or even just families who care about food safety are being misled. It’s not just sloppy, it’s dishonest and hateful at its core. Please be cautious if you’re thinking about eating here.
I’m a regular and a very close friend of someone who worked here. Honestly after, they told me this, I would never go to a place like this. It creates a very negative environment.
If anyone wants more information, you can reach out to me directly but for now, I think it’s important enough to at least put this warning out there.

Fantastic! Went here for the first time and was not disappointed.

The ordering process is different, you fill out a form when you walk in and give it to the counter person.

Don't worry, they have patience with newbies.

Food was fresh and tasty, quantity was not lacking either.

It is apparent at the mt prospect location that consumption of food is a luxury and not a right or privilege.

Has great selection. I really had hard time to decide what I wanted to buy... the stuff is helpful and professional. Tranquil.

Very good food and service!

Great tea. And amazing sushi burritos which you can make custom to your liking. Fast service. Kind staff.

delicious

I’ve been here 3x this week and it’s been a solid experience every time. The portions are incredible and the staff is super friendly. I don’t normally dine in but the dining areas are clean and well maintained.

Editing to add: they had labubus up at the counter and i bought one. Turns out it’s fake lol i don’t really care but if that’s your thing- maybe just don’t get them here.

Excellent as always. Polite staff.