“I love this place, I went to Mount prospect and the Glendale location. Had the angry hot twice, (I usually go medium but angry hot is worth the experience) once per spot and they are identical. Hot and sweaty but the chicken is so worth for the delicious seasonings. Don’t sleep on anything they have!“
“I cautiously entered the aging bowling alley to decide for myself if Boba Burger is as good as I've heard. After circling the parking lot to find a space during league play it better be.The menu is a big sign on the wall and there are a lot of interesting choices. The prices are good, too. The guy at the counter was friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering the Seoul Burger.It was simply incredible. Kimchi, kalbi glazed bacon, fried egg. A perfect blend of flavors and textures, and no cutting corners on quality. So freaking good!The Thai iced tea is delicious, too.SECOND VISIT: It was so good I had to bring my fiance back with me. I guess that friendly guy at the counter owns the place with his brother. Good folks, I enjoy talking to them.She isn't as adventurous as me and ordered the more basic Boba Burger. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly seasoned, perfect sear. She was happy.This time I tried the BBQ Lechon Burger. It isn't as over-the-top as the Seoul Burger but it was still delicious. Lechon is roasted pork belly. Paired with the ground beef, barbecue sauce, and topped with an onion ring, this is another winner.Their Vietnamese iced coffee is really good. The egg rolls are above average, I had to fight her for that last one. Their fries are nicely crisped and well seasoned.Bottom line: Yes, they have earned their reputation and I plan on working my way through the whole menu.Parking: It's inside a bowling alley. If there's league play going on it could be difficult finding a spot close to the door. Otherwise there's plenty of spaces.“
“I love supporting local businesses, and being a local to DP it was a must. We visit here on a weekly basis and have tried all the flavors. Oreo being my sons favorite, and the tropicals mine for sure ?Sometimes there is a gentleman that works with the owner is a heavy cigarette ? smoker “ smelled like Joe ? “Didn’t care much for the smell on him , but super friendly.“
“Best boba place ever! I went there for the first time with my friend a few weeks ago and every time I go there my drinks are always so good! Highly recommend for everyone to go. I’ve recommended to some of my close friends and they all say the boba is so good!! ? The owners are also super nice and efficient. I crave this every week and love going here. I get the grapefruit green tea with boba but the other drinks are also amazing!!“
“I recently discovered a hidden gem. This boba place exceeded all my expectations. The variety of flavors is outstanding. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a delightful spot for boba enthusiasts. I can’t recommend it enough for a refreshing and enjoyable boba experience!“
Korean • $
“I absolutely love this place! I can be here 2 times a week. The staff is amazing, and super friendly! They make their food with LOVE. Everything is so fresh and taste amazing. And the fruit teas are such a thirst quencher!! Recommended to everyone if they love good “
“The food is good but expensive. However, the sushi rice is usually just old white rice. If I was eating in restaurant, I would send my food back for what I actually ordered, but it's delivered so ?♀️The boba tea is actually even more expensive than listed, because you're required to choose a boba type for an extra $1+. I always order thru UberEats, and delivery is fast and my food is packed well.“
“I tried Strawberry Banana Smoothie with boba here. The Smoothie was so nice and fresh. My friend ordered regular milk tea and that was good as well.Tapioca is right at the average (KF tea got the best Tapiocas..) but as we don't have KF tea in Wheeling, I believe Kopa tea can be my go to.Dogs are allowed here - confirmed that with the store - and she even offered a pup's cup for my dog. The owner of this store is very kind and nice.Highly recommended local boba tea shop!“
“We love supporting local business in the city of Des Plaines! This was a gem that we found today and the coffee was delicious. The employees of River Woods Funeral Chapels had the LaVie En Rose and the Mocha. We loved getting to know the staff and making friends in the lobby. Parking was also very convenient. This will be our usual place to get coffee!!!!!! Des Plaines Local Guide“
“The proprietress is very kind, and all the guests remember it clearly. Pork ribs rice, small intestines wrapped in large intestines, crispy salted chicken, pearl milk, etc. are all nostalgic Taiwanese delicacies. I highly recommend everyone to take a trip to reminisce about the taste of hometown!“
“I am Zach Mostow and I am draw and bubble's obsessed! They have amazing staff, food, drinks, and the place puts you in a great mood. It’s a magical experience with nice lights, music, scenery and is the perfect place for breakfast or whenever you want a snack or drink.“
“The location is always kept clean, it is small and it is easier to take-out. The staff are SO friendly and patient! The portions are very generous and the prices speaks for it. Everything tastes fresh. I order pick up and it’s always ready before or by when I get to the location. Pick up/takeout is most common!“
“Kind and caring couple that owns this small coffee and tea shop. They have bubble tea as well as coffee's and teas. Always willing to adapt your drink just the way you like it. And they are still serving carry out during this difficult time with a smile and positive attitude. Thanks Chris for being there!“
“This is my go-to boba spot in Niles. It's situated in the same plaza as Hmart, which is very convenient to stop by before or after grocery shopping. Plenty of parking space. Their drinks are always on point, consistently good! Their fruit teas are one of the best. My favorite is the very mango drink with pomelo. It's so refreshing! Their service is fast even though they're always busy. Bright room with plenty of table and seating space. Highly recommend“
“It was my third time there and they were very nice and helpful I’m glad to have a business with them , i highly recommend them for any boba question or products.I wish if I could give them more than five stars for Oliver , melissa and the front desk girls ????????“
“This review is brought to you by the letter F! F: resh mochi, rice flour based donuts every time! Rotating flavors to suit every palate. F: amily friendly menu, with Korean hot dogs, donuts, bubble tea, and coffee drinks. F: ind it at the northeast corner of the Milwaukee/Golf intersection next to Fannie May.“
“Nothing but amazing things to say about this place. They are always friendly and all ingredients are fresh and delicious . The price of this location versus other location seems to be on the lower side and it is greatly appreciated, because three dollars more makes a difference and I just would not buy it! They not only put together crush ingredients, but the presentation is always at its best. I have become a regular there, which is not easy on my wallet, but worth it for my appetite and it’s healthy depending on what you got so if you love sushi and you can’t have Rice- get a bowl, no rice and voila!“
“There’s no better ice cream.Try a scoop of Zoreo with a scoop of Banana on a waffle cone - for the perfect ice cream coma ??You won’t regret it!(At least not for the first 20 mins or so)So yummy ?The staff is always friendly and owner always kind.“
“Really appreciated the fact that the food is freshly prepared and comes out piping hot. The fries were really good, nicely seasoned and not greasy at all, actually a bit crunchy to perfection. The chicken sandwich and burger we ordered were really nicely flavored. Overall a nice lunch place when craving burger or chicken sandwich with a bit of a kick. We didn't try any drink so can't comment on the bobas they did look nice though.“
“Finally got to try this fancy corn dog place that's popping up everywhere. Initial impression: Clean place, good prices, and a friendly enough staff. It did take a little time to get my order ready, which I wasn't expecting for a corn dog.There are many options to choose from. I ordered the combo with an Original Kong Dog. Holy moly that's a lot of fries! There was enough for three people. The fries were good, and the dog was alright but not great. Maybe I'll return one day try the potato dog next time. Or the ramen dog. Or the Cheeto dog. Or...Anyway. The mango lemonade is really good and my favorite item from this visit.3.5 stars, rounded up to four.“
“I decided to come here since it was one of the places that closes late. We were the only customers when we walked in. Employee was friendly and she greeted us. Just to clarify, it was only one person doing everything. It seemed like after we ordered, that’s when people started coming in one after the other. Then there was a huge group that came in. The “slow service” I let it slide since she didn’t know there was going to be an inundation of customers pouring in. You know those clown cars where 20 clowns come out, yeah it seemed like that. I got the lychee milk tea with golden boba and an egg waffle with ice cream. I ordered 50% sugar. The drink itself was decent, not too sweet which I like. I do wish the golden boba was a little less chewy. They also didn’t have the tofu pudding that I wanted. Egg waffle was crispy, warm, and soft. The ice cream was Oreo. Other than that, they had an adequate amount of tables. That’s assuming you don’t have the clown cars with 20 kids coming out of it. Prices were fair. Place was clean when we first walked in, not sure about after we left.“
“I must say, the wait was totally worth it! Not only is the menu perfect, but the drinks are also superbly produced, and the atmosphere makes me want to hang out there all day!Prices were considerably lower than I had anticipated, which is GREAT considering the state of the economy right now. I adored the customer service, which was kind and welcoming. The dining space on the front patio was a pleasant addition because the weather was excellent outside as well.I recommend.“
“The atmosphere is very calm. The food tastes fresh. You can see them through the window as they are preparing so it puts your mind at ease with the cleaniness. The servers are very thorough, they came by a few times to make sure everything was good. Over all, it was a good experience. We cant wait to see more exciting items on their menu“
Bubble Tea • $
“Yummy bubble tea and rolling Ice Cream with so many flavors to choose from. Come check it out. I recommend for your whole family to enjoy. Nice and clean inside the fashion outlet mall of Chicago. Plenty of garage parking. The store is on level 2 in the mall. Parking garage is on level 3.“
“Releaf is inside Mitsuwa's food court area. They make the best matcha lattes ever. I ordered the matcha latte soy boba and I will have to say it was the best boba/matcha latte I have ever had!I am honestly very particular about getting an authentic strong matcha latte and they hit the spot plus perfect little tapioca pearls. I literally crave this all the time so I can't wait for the next time I can go. Highly recommend trying them! :)“
Dessert • $$
“Was in the area and had to make a stop back to Mochinut. The flavors this week looked really good. I love the texture and chewiness of these donuts. They are light and not overly sweet. We enjoyed the original glazed and churro at the store. My sister was expecting the glazed to be a sugar rush. But to her surprise it wasn't too sweet, but perfect! She had her first mochiball and loved the strawberry filling. Great little after noon treat to enjoy with hot tea on this frigid cold weekend!“
“Incredible customer service! Christine + Anthony were working today and gave me the full red carpet treatment (first time ever eating Mochinuts!). Mochnuts are an incredible novelty we just discovered! (Imagine a chewy donut). Highly recommend pairing food with the refreshers!! So as long as I'm in the area I'm probably going to be a weekly or bi-weekly return customer.“
“Amazing tasting drinks! I just happened to get pizza next door and my son wanted to try it and I'm an so happy we did because it was amazing and we just found our regular spot now lol, and the customer service was amazing and I love these mason jars! I definitely recommended to everyone to try this spot!“
“First time ordering from here. Cute little place. Employees were nice and greeted me when I walked in. I ordered the salmon obsession w/o the mandarin orange. I didn't realize that the sauce it comes with is a mayo based sauce. I'm not a big fan of mayo at all so that the me off right away. After removing the sauce from my food, I was able to eat it. the bowl was good but needed a little kick.“
“It was a pretty decent dessert shop. Overall a 4.5. Great customer service. If you check in on Yelp, you get $1 off any size froyo bowl. Wide selection of drinks and froyo flavors. I got the strawberry mango real fruit drink with tapioca balls. 5/5. For the froyo I got a medium size with ube, lychee, and sea salt caramel pretzel. Ube flavor wasn’t very strong. Lychee was very refreshing. Sea salt caramel pretzel was very good. You can choose as many toppings as you want, as long as they can fit. I kept it simple with fresh strawberries, fresh cherries, and pomegranate boba.There is seating but be warned, kind of limited depending on how long loitering families will stay. When we got there, there were a couple Indian families hogging two tables. They were already finished eating/drinking when we arrived. They were still there after we ate. They were probably there for a couple hours. Parking lot is also very tight and small. Difficult for cars entering/exiting. No restrooms.“
“We came here because this place is trending. But overall, it was just okay. Nothing special. The bao buns were overpriced in my opinion. The taste was okay, nothing special. The boba was decent but I've had better boba. It was just average. I've had better tasting boba.“
“I had been wanting to go to Kurimu since it's opening by the UIC campus. I had heard good things about it, and the kind of soft serve ice cream they serve reminded me of Japanese soft serve I had in Hong Kong and Singapore. After multiple openings, including the one in Schaumburg, I still didn't check it out until December 2023. My main reason to not go the Schaumburg (by the virtue of being closer to me) location was the price point. Their menu is good, but the items are on the pricey side. Upon reading a handful of reviews, the general consensus I got from them was that although it is pricey shop, the quality and taste of their offerings are definitely worth it to at least experience it once. On my visit, I ordered a scoop of Thai Ice Tea ice cream, a Strawberry Matcha Latte, and a Dalgona Coffee Milk Tea. The shop was inviting and clean. The menu options were laid out well, and the staff member working at that time was friendly and very helpful. You can place your order through a kiosk or give it to the staff member at the cash register. I took my deciding what I wanted as it was my first time at Kurimu. While I was there, the shop got busy, which is good, and therefore, ordering through the kiosk came in handy. The staff member was pretty fast. I didn't have to wait long to get my order. Also, the ice cream I ordered was not enough in stock, so the staff member informed me that they would give me another complimentary scoop of ice cream of the flavor of my choice. I also wanted to get soft-serve, but the flavors at the time were not of my interest. They rotate their soft-serve flavors every month, I was told. I liked what I had a lot. The Thai Ice Tea ice cream was so creamy and flavorful. Its flavor was very pronounced. The complimentary scoop I chose was that of Melon ice cream flavor, and it was delicious, as well. I also loved the Dalgona Coffee Milk Tea. I had not had it before.Kurimu was definitely a hit in my book. I liked everything I tried. Yes, it is on the pricey side, but it's well worth a visit as what is offered is of high quality and taste and is not just run of the mill stuff. Sure, I can not afford to go here as often as I would like to but a few visits here, and there would be a good way to check out the different offerings of Kurimu.“
“This was the most amazing food! The service was amazing, the staff was so sweet. They were so thankful and gave us some extra food to try! It was such a cold long day, and this really was the perfect meal!Vegetarian options: They only had bone broth left at the end of the day when we visited, and they special made a small batch of vegetarian broth for my friend who could not have bone broth! They were so sweet and it was much appreciated!“
“The interior and vibe is amazing. Ladies who took my order were very nice and friendly . They even gave me to try their sample teas, so that I can decide if I want sweet one or not. Their earl grey milk tea is yummy , best if you try it without sugar.“
“Came here in the middle of the day during a weekday, so it was pretty empty. That also mean we got served very quickly. The store had a cute wall and seating along the wall, but no tables. So it might be a little awkward if you have a large group. The drinks were pretty good though, we got the brown sugar milk tea everything was decent. Definitely not the best boba I've had, but the pearls were decently chewy and the flavor was decently good. My friend enjoyed his smoothie as well. Overall a pretty solid boba place. I'd come back again.“
“Heard about this little Mexican cantina and checked it out for some tacos and more. It's a pretty new business and the hours can be screwy, so you may have to come by a few times. Chikito Pero Picoso has Mexican cold drinks and ice cream. Lots of hot stuff of course with the street style food. There's lots of crazy flavors to get and prices aren't bad mostly.A pretty warm day called for something cold. It had some kind of street atmosphere going on. There were lots of flavors of agua fresca, which is flavored water. It's about $6 for a large. Kind of pricy but this was good quality stuff. As for the food, mostly tacos but a few other things you may not expect, like ramen. It was about $2 for tacos. The customers get to pick out toppings and watch. For dessert there's of course the ice cream. There's also açaí bowls for non dairy options.Good authentic Mexican classic and modern street food. It's a small place so you'll probably eat outside. There's cold treats including the horchata and ice cream, and hot eats such as tacos.“
“Stopped by for a late night boba run as this is one is open late. It is small but they have a wide variety of options and they have some seating but It is very popular. There were no tables available because it was packed. Parking can get tricky depending on how busy it is, you may need to park in the back. I ordered a regular size brown sugar milk tea with tapioca boba. It was on the sweeter side than I'm use to. I enjoyed the tapioca balls they had a good consistency to them. I'd be curious to try some other flavors and items on their menu.“
“My son and I came in to try Bubble Tea for the first time. Since we weren't sure what to get, the young woman at the register helped us out. She was very pleasant and friendly. And we LOVED our milk teas! My son loved it so much he asked if we could go back tonight to get another mango milk tea w/ bursting mango bobas. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back a lot more in the future!“
“Get your Tiger ? Sugar Boba on! So good that I got two to go after my 1st.The soft chewy brown sugar boba ? was close to those I had in Taiwan ?? and the right combo of the cream foam with the spot on tea blend made this my new fav place.Huge shootout ? the the gorgeous ladies who made the yum drinks! ?“
“I’m telling you guys, this store waffle are so satisfying. The taste, the texture, the crunchy. Take this from a guy who doesn’t eat waffles. I was blown away. To the point I have to write a review cause whoever is coming to try must must try there waffle. I had the salted caramel and butter and dayummmm. SPIRIT LIFTED 5/5Parking: Right in front, 5 to 10 parking spots“