Kung Fu Tea

One of the better bubble tea shops in the area. Really good boba which they call bubbles on the menu. You can customize your tea by additions, like boba, jelly, etc., level of sweetness, and amount of ice. Honey milk tea is one of my faves. There’s parking around the building, but if it gets full there’s a parking lot across the street that’s only $2 if you get your ticket validated. Go check it out.

I’m really disappointed with my recent experience. They charged me for card processing without informing me beforehand. The milk tea is below average, and while they were generous enough to add a little extra in my milk tea, a piece of steel. On top of that, they were too cheap to provide a cup holder or a bag large enough to fit the three milk teas I ordered, so they crammed them into a bag meant for two. Overall, it's an highly overrated place. Negative stars.

I love the decor. But my passion fruit with sago I couldn’t finish it. Because the sago was frozen in it. The k corn dog was good. But they had no fork or plastic knife to cut into thirds. So we just used a popsicle stick. I had the tell the people over the counter their toilet was not flushing. And they did get on it so that was good.

I have been here twice and my first experience was good getting the rose lemonade, but I got a taro slush today and a friend of mine got their taro milk tea and both of us agreed that it somehow tasted like buttered popcorn. It really wasn't good. I appreciate that they're open late and that they have decaf options like lemonade, but, in general, this is not the best boba spot in Chinatown.

I am not sure how I missed this gem. Located upstairs, first section, in the New Chinatown. This place is adorable. Kind service. Small kiosk to order, but the kiosk is directly in front of the register. It could be hard to get to and order, if there is a line. This would defeat the sole purpose of ordering; to bypass the line. Nice decore. This place is actually very cozy and small. Seating: Long bench and chairs, with smaller tables and chairs for small groups of 4. Really cute. Products: A very nice selection of drinks. They didn't have the option of the classic drink of Brown Sugar Boba, but they do have the actual brown sugar boba tapioca! Great wonderful flavors. I got the next best thing, match with brown sugar boba tapioca! Omgoodness, they have a great selection of things to eat also. A full menu. Comparison: This Kung-fu Tea has what the Nile/Glenview area location does not and that food! Wow, the selection covers it all. I'm always in Chinatown so this will be a regular place for me!!

If it were possible to give zero stars I would. I came here this week around 10:40 on a Monday night, mind you they don’t close until 11, but they’re all cleaned up, mopping and the boss man is doing the end of the day paper work. Don’t have a sign that says you open until 11 when you’re actually closing at 10:30. Change your hours especially since you’re not gonna honor your own schedule. I enjoyed this place, but that experience has truly put a sour taste in my mouth.

My niece wanted to go here & I just wanted a thai tea w oat milk but was told that they normally didn't make the drink w oat but non dairy powder milk. It's interesting that they asked for the level of sugar and ice but not the milk. I received powdered nondairy milk w some thai tea; way too much powdered milk; look at the color of my tea. The brown sugar boba was fresh & delicious. CC accepted.

This is our go-to spot for boba teas and more sweet drinks. We really like the convenience of the self service and ordering. That makes ordering a breeze. The bathrooms can only be used by current customers. Which makes sense, especially in this area. There is a good amount of seating so you won't find too much of an issue finding a spot to relax. The drinks are deliciously well made. Parking, you will have to park at either the Chinatown public parking lots or on the street. Overall, a solid boba tea store located in a very convenient place in Chinatown if you're exploring Chinatown.

My niece wanted to go here & I just wanted a thai tea w oat milk but was told that they normally didn't make the drink w oat but non dairy powder milk. It's interesting that they asked for the level of sugar and ice but not the milk. I received powdered nondairy milk w some thai tea; way too much powdered milk; look at the color of my tea. The brown sugar boba was fresh & delicious. CC accepted.

Service with a smile or choose the kiosk with lots of descriptive pictures. Comfy seats, wooden accents and table games. If you visit with a friend, be sure that one of you picks a seat. This place has a nice crowd and seating is limited. We ordered a couple of teas with low sugar which in no way took away from the flavor. We sat and talked for a while sipping our teas then headed out to explore more of China Town.

I ordered via the app while I was finishing up dinner across the street and my drink was ready for pick up about 2 minutes after I arrived. Very fast and efficient. Staff were very nice and friendly.

Had the peach green tea I was super excited since all the over king du Teas I've gone to didn't have the special limited time offering of the peach drinks but it was a nice shop in Chicago good solid peach green tea with aloe

Used to come here often in the past but it's not my favorite place anymore because there's very limited seating. And payments are confusing for some reason here. But flavors are consistent across every KFT. Service is very quick so that's a plus. But mostly just a quick meetup place with friends.

This Kung Fu Tea located in new Chinatown upper level is fairly open space for a bubble tea place. Has a few seating area. You can ordered from the cashier or from the self served on the tablet they have up front. There's plenty of options to choose for milk tea including black, green, oolong or thai milk tea. I liked you can reduce the sugar level on the drink.

I got an iced sesame milk tea and thought it was pretty unique. I normally like sesame drinks and enjoyed this one, but I think I prefer my regular green milk tea or oolong milk tea. Chinatown Kung Fu tea and Evanston Kung Fu tea make spicy popcorn chicken. It's deep fried dark meat with a spicy-ish dry seasoning. It was a juicy, crispy, and delicious snack!

This place has good boba and a substantial menu. However, placing an order can be a bit of a debacle (probably better if you use the app). There is one computer kiosk you need to use to place an order if you are paying with credit card. If you get stuck behind a large or indecisive crowd, it can take a while. You can only order at the counter if you are paying with cash only. Half the time you just see the employees standing around behind the counter with a line to the door of people just waiting to place an order at the kiosk. I've had a few drinks from here, and my favorite so far has been the Cocoa Cream Wow. I got it with a milk cap, which made it a bit too milky for my liking, so I will try it without next time.

I'm frustrated by this location in so many ways, but most recently because KFT's app put out a promotion for $1 Thai iced tea drinks, today only. I went to purchase said drink today at 3pm, and they said they were out. No apology, no "we're making more and it'll be x minutes if you are willing to wait," no nothing. However, my list of grievances is not short: -- I have started consistently asking for "light ice" and yet my cup is still as full as it used to be when I didn't adjust my ice level -- I have a go-to drink order that I've ordered at least 5 different times, and they never taste the same, with the biggest difference being varying levels of sweetness -- they have poor customer service! As if the story above isn't a prime example of this, they don't care when they receive poor reviews, or attempt to remedy the situation. I'm going to use the last of my gift card and my earned free drink, and going to take my boba-loving belly somewhere else.

It was good but not great. I got the Cocoa cream wow at 70% sweet and I wish I did full 100% to get the entire experience because I felt like it was a little watered down. Better than other boba spots I've been to as of late and the tapioca boba were PERFECTLY cooked. So soft, sweet, and not too chewy.

Light & refreshing , this place has sooo much to offer & is a refreshing, exotic change for a beverage treat! They have a good selection of bubble teas, milk teas, classics, slushies, and espressos, and these have other combined ingredients added, like tapioca, matcha, Oreos, boba, and more! One of my favorite drinks there is the Rose-Hip bubble tea with tapioca. Highly recommended! Play with the combinations until you figure out which ones you enjoy the most.

This place is fun! We got a mango drink with added mango popping boba) and the Oreo drink (which comes with boba so you don't have to add extra!) And both were good! We upgraded to the large size and got no ice and there was a ton of drink in each one. The place is super busy but the online ordering worked well without issue. It's sort of hidden (I never go up to the second floor of Chinatown) but it's worth checking out!

I really enjoyed my drink from this place! I have been to KFT in Providence, RI. This Chicago branch is equally good. I had the hot oolong milk tea with boba, which was fantastic--great smoky, earthy flavor from the oolong, and soft and chewy boba. My friend had the Hershey's s'mores shake, which is a new offering. I found this one to be a little on the blander side. It tasted like it had been flavored with Hershey's chocolate syrup. Ordering is easy, you can do it at the counter or via their app. Weirdly, they were not accepting credit card, but they do accept Venmo, which is pretty easy to do. Can't wait to try other flavors here. Looks like they have some seasonal specials, including a sakura rose drink--yum!

If I could give zero stars, I would. I have been to many Kung Fu Teas in different cities/states, including Las Vegas and Atlanta locations. This place is by far the worst Kung Fu Tea I have ever been to. Despite me repeating my order and it being written on my receipt and the cup itself, the staff somehow still managed to put in boba when I asked for no boba and no ice when I asked for less ice. Worst of all? My honey tea tasted like water with honey in it. Absolutely no tea taste whatsoever. And, the boba that the staff mistakenly added into my tea, was extremely hard due to being undercooked and bland. My SO got the kung fu milk tea with boba, and his tasted like water mixed with milk. Perhaps the staff of this Kung Fu Tea location is trying to save some money by not using as much tea leaves or powder, but whatever the issue is, it needs to be resolved. Tea needs to taste like tea, not water or water mixed with milk. This is ridiculous. I am extremely baffled by all the positive reviews on this page. Maybe my experience here is an anomaly to all the times that the staff here properly made teas, but I would never come back here just to give this location another chance. $10.12 down the drain for us. We tossed our teas on the way out of this store.

I'm giving this review 5 stars solely for one limited edition flavor -- the PURPLE YAM LATTE! When it's available, get it get it get it! The purple yam is thick and has great flavor. Yam is usually lighter in flavor but KFT definitely spruces it up. Not only is it delicious, it's gorgeous to look at!

Always great, fast and friendly service. Cash only and no parking redemption allowed here for the 2$ parking lot.

Food Ordered: Matcha Milk Cap with Tapioca, Mango Slush, and Coffee Wow Milk Cap. All very good! Quick tip, for the Coffee Wow drink, remember to mix the Milk Cap thoroughly otherwise the coffee is quite strong. Service: The person at the register was very patient and kindly answered all of our questions regarding the menu. Also there were several employees working behind the counter so our order was ready fairly quickly. Ambiance: We arrived at 11pm and it was quite crowded. The location has ample seating for small and large groups. Music is not too loud so you can easily have a conversation. Bonus: There is wifi, a printer, and an ATM machine inside. There is also a separate kiosk where you can self order and pay in case you don't want to wait in line at the register. One of the few places that are open late in the area!

I wanted to take off my pants, but I didn't, because then it would've been Hung Fu Tea. I found the Kung Fu Tea in Chinatown to be disappointing. The product didn't quite taste like I expect a Lemon Black Tea to taste. I had problems with some of the other ones in Chicago too - and this was nowhere near the worst. Looking at you Uptown. I stopped pretending to be a turtle when ordering here. Otherwise it'd be Kowabunga Fu Tea. Having said that I think they could do a much better job. The line can be very long and I'm not sure they understand the meaning of air conditioning because the place was sweltering hot in the summer and the bathroom was like a sauna. Literally. I spent one or two minutes in the bathroom and came out literally dripping with sweat and I wasn't even dressed up - as you know, as usual, and as the pix attest, I'm showing off most of myself. I didn't need major surgery while in here. If I had, it might've been Collapsed Lung Fu Tea. It's on the upper level of the new Chinatown and has masses of people coming in and out so it's great for people watching but the drinks leave something to be desired and the service is a mixed bag depending on who you get - and they should definitely do something about the temperature and the disgusting restroom. I don't perform music in the bathroom anymore. Otherwise it'd be "Sung Fu Tea." The guy serving wasn't nice at all but the woman was pretty sweet. The drink wasn't too sweet though - tasted watered down, but then so are your Yelp reviews. I was asking what kind of beans they had one time. The girl was like "what is this, Mung Fu Tea?" I'll still give 4 stars because I love the upper-level location and the lovely views of the new Chinatown plaza from right outside the doors on the balcony. I asked them both "what is the past tense of I Bring Kung Fu Tea?" They incorrectly responded "Brung Fu Tea." I asked one of the many server girls that I love, here, on a date. But then I found out how old she is, or isn't, I should say. So we had to cancel. So it's "Young Fu Tea." And I keep seeing girls (and boys) in miniskirts in this location. Now I know why they call it "Sprung Fu Tea."

Very rude. When they took our order. Also was not told when our drinks were ready. Also was told they were closing in a very rude demeanor. Not only that, it says online they close at 1:00am and was told they were closing at 11:48. Definitely need to work on customer service overall.

Love the bubble tea here. Both times I've been here the tapioca has been cooked perfectly & the sweetness of the tea & tapioca was perfect. Very good quality in my opinion. I got the honey milk green tea the 1st time & a taro slush the 2nd time. Both were incredible & one of the better quality bbt's that I've experienced. I love their unique menu options. A few things that I'm not a fan of - workers aren't the most helpful or friendliest. Being there seems like a chore for some of them. Secondly, no cards accepted. There is no reason not to accept debit/credit cards nowadays. There's an ATM inside though & they accept Venmo & WeChat, too. Third, there is no air circulation inside. It was SO hot & crowded waiting for our bbts. However, I never stay in & sit down so this really isn't an issue for me. Overall, it's definitely worth stopping by & grabbing a bbt! Just maybe not the most comfortable environment to hang out in.

Historically Chinatown KFT is the worst boba place alive. Always had the worst service as noted previously. Ordered cocoa cream wow which is lactose free and it straight up taste like whole milk. No tea, no lactose free milk, no brown sugar boba, just straight up milk. How people think this place is golden when you have all the great options in the world within one block is mind boggling to me.

Came here with a group of 7. Ordering was super easy and we got our drinks quickly. The bathroom door is a little stuck so you have to push hard. Matcha was pretty good and red bean sweet. Milk tea was creamy and the boba was chewy. They forgot one of our drinks and when we got it it wasn't 50% sugar :( I think the tarp would've been better less sweet. It tasted artificial.

All these drink places and their menus can be overwhelming. It can take a while to decide where and what to drink or an adventure to try every single place and drink. Forget boring starbucks. I got the Hersheys smores slushie the other day. The medium seems like a good size for such a rich drink. It was pretty good. Sipping it suddenly reminded me of frozen hot chocolate from serendipity in New York. I just sipped and recalled some times, sweet memories, I mean marshamellows. I didn't taste the marshmallow part of the smore. There wasn't too much graham cracker but I'm not complaining. Give this place a try if you're in a drink mood. Sparingly, not sure drinking all the calories can be good for you. The trash this influx of drinks everyone seems to have in their hand is concerning so please recycle. Reward your good deed by trying another drink off the menu. I'm already studying it now to decide on my new try.

Pretty good for a taro boba tea im pretty basic so and when ordering in the cashier you gotta speak loud because of the music but you can also order on this big tablet thing with card then they will call you

I've been to Kung Fu Tea a number of times when I'm in the Chinatown area, and it's a solid, dependable boba spot. They are often very crowded on weekends and nights. The service here is very quick, and pretty consistent every time I've been. My go to is the Oreo Milk Tea, which has chunks of Oreos within the milk tea. It's really sweet and the boba is chewy but relatively flavorless. The two issues I have with this place are the smaller size and the fact that it's cash only. I'd suggest asking for less ice!

KFT IS THE GOAT . Seriously love everything I've tried here- decided to try out their new (?) yam latte, which I'm pretty sure is just taro. Anyways, I love how there's chunks of taro plus they smear it around the cup as well for that major flavor boost. About $6, which is a little pricey for what I usually pay for boba but I'd highly recommend this!

I was a fan of the evanston location but honestly the Chinatown one has won me over. The app when you're not ordering something complicated really makes things infinitely faster. Service is quick but at any moment a group of 10+ people can pull up so I'd definitely order ahead if you can. They have a Venmo payment process I'm still interested how works but appreciate the variety of options. Definitely sign up for their loyalty program has a lot of great deals

This is honestly some of the best bubble tea I've had in my life - and I've lived in China. Seriously, the bubbles were just so soft. I loved it! They had so many flavors, I settled on the Oreo which was basically a shake with boba in it. My boyfriend got a tea with honey which ended up being too sweet but we will know for next time :) While they are cash only they take Venmo so that's great!

First time to try this kind of milktea store & it didn't disappoint us. We ordered matcha red bean, winter melon green milk tea & oolong milk tea. It's one of the best so far milk tea store that we have especially the matcha red bean!! Also there bobba is nicely done, soft & chewy!! Plus the place is so spacious & cozy! You need to try it.

Coming from Monterey Park, CA, there is no shortage of boba drinks and Taiwanese food, so I was really excited to try the boba drinks here to compare. There was no mango green tea, so I got the strawberry milk slush and boba and it was so good! There's no boba diet while on vacation so I'm really happy that there is good boba!

My friend and I got food poisoning /: Never had this experience before at other KFTs. We went here cause it was the only place open late on a Sunday after a concert. Never again!

Excellent boba tea, they have the filled popping bubbles which I love. Also really quick service.

Tried this place on the recommendation of a co-worker. It is a very cool and interesting place. I ordered the pineapple sunshine tea and was unimpressed. I was expecting just a nice refreshing tea and I got bits of stuff that took away from just drinking a nice refreshing tea. It wasn't unenjoyable, just not what I was expecting and it did not make me want to try this tea place again. The price did not match the quality. Cool place, but I will pass on the tea.

I'm only reviewing based on their classic teas so take this with a grain of salt. Ordered the basic black tea and oolong tea with boba, light ice. The tea tasted overbrewed like the tea at the bottom of the cup when you leave the tea bag in too long or when you go to a fast food restaurant and get the unsweetened tea. The boba however did have a nice chew and good honey flavoring. Judging from the orders by the majority of the customers that day, Kung Fu Tea is more known for their sweet dessert slushes (like their orea slush or taro slush), and lattes and cream. Most people came for the mango cream cap. Also I thought it was a bit sketchy that they only accept cash payments. If you want a good bubble tea, I would personally skip this place as Chinatown has many other places to offer!

In and out (Cash only ) Always order the same thing . #1 choice : Wintermelon green tea milk tea . (Bf likes it with nata jelly) My second favorite is Oreo milk tea (Mini bubbles gets Sold out fast but it's way better than the big bubbles) (in my opinion )

This Kung Fu tea is fine. It seems like one of the OG locations because the branding outside is a little bit different, but the new logo/signage inside looks like the other locations. Gripes: *It's cash only - doesn't even accept the KFT app *No mini bubs as an option. DO YOU EVEN KUNG FU TEA? *It was a warm day & they were super stingy about the AC aka it was quite hot. I ordered my usual - Oolong MT 30% sugar with bubbles. Taste, quality-wise it was what I expected from a Kung Fu Tea..but all other parts fell short. 256/365

I'm not a huge fan of their milk tea , but my friend works there's and he suggested a milk tea that he was going to make, so I tried it. This is their rating because the milk tea isn't the best, but the vibe, entertainment, and workers, I love it! Considering it's a little big there and they have good music, they had a throwback list to Linkin Park in honor of their member that died :(, but that was really nice of them! There were dogs pics and I mean, who doesn't like dog pictures ?? But my milk tea was created from a friend and I found it a bit too sweet for my taste. However, it's okay :)

If you're looking for a good Milk tea, this is probably the best in the area. It may not have all the fancy flavors of the restaurant across the way, but it has some good, strong and flavorful tea. If I'm looking for tea, and not a fruit freeze, this is where I'm going. They have so many tea options, and you can customize your sweetness and iciness level. While their milk tea is good I've had a couple of their teas plain over ice, and those were good as well. The plain black tea is incredibly strong, I once drank a large iced black tea at 8PM and was up until 5AM. Bad decision on my part, but good to know I can get a caffeine kick from the tea if I need one. The flavored teas are also really good, go wild, or don't, either way the tea will be good. The crowd here tends to run on the younger side, expect a line if you're here on the weekend, and bring cash.

This is based on my assessment of their classic flavor drinks. I had ordered the Kung Fu black tea with tapioca but was super disappointed by the drink. The tea was almost undrinkable as the tea was really bitter even with sweetness level dialed up. I had 2 sips and in the trash it went. I did notice that most of the customer had ordered slush drinks and maybe my opinions will differ in that regards. The overall customer experience was lack luster, they did cash only and signs noting "no card payments" during the day I went. The wait to order was slightly long due to the cashier doing double duty with making drinks as well.

I didn't get to try this spot in New York so I thought now would be my chance once I arrived in Chicago. It's located on the second floor of the shopping center and has plenty of seats. The menu has your usual options, but I decided on the almond milk tea since I don't see it at too many places. This place is cash only so be warned! Luckily we had just enough cash left. Staff were not very personable and the drink came out with milk tea on the sides that I had to wipe down. The drink itself was a bit too artificial in taste. It just seemed like another chain boba place that isn't known for quality drinks, and more for convenience/location.

Gah I wish they didn't use a milk powder and is kind of too sweet but with that being said the boba pearls taste really good even if they are on the sweeter side. Nice consistency without being too goopy or too chewy The flavors are traditional: almond milk tea, coconut, oolong, etc. not gimmicky and a medium is in the $3 range 3.5 stars but rounding down cuz of weird powder

Had a pretty MEH experience here over the weekend. Couple of things that went bad. One. Service was not up to snuff at all. The workers there looked like they had no sleep at all. They also gave snarky responses to questions we had. Two. Both of the times we went there they didn't have bubbles. Bubbles. I let it pass the first time, but two days later...again? Side eye* They ran out out of Thai tea both days we went as well. Three. Cash only. Which I understand. A lot of bubble tea places are. However, Kung Fu Tea have an app which you can download and use get credit and what not. Doesn't work there. I got the kungfu milk tea...which was alright. Interior is nice though! Cool colors and comfy chairs. A Kung Fu Tea just opened near my place so hopefully they will have their business together.

I love bubble tea, I would replace my daily coffee with a bubble tea in a heartbeat. This location is in Chinatown, and despite it being almost 11 pm I was shocked to see the place packed. The menu has a large variety of choices, so there is a drink creation to be made for everyone. After scanning the menu I decided on the Coffee Milk Tea with tapioca. The cashier is a no-nonsense type which is understandable to keep up with the busy pace. I think I waited less than five minutes before my drink was ready to go. Just ensure you have cash on hand because they do not take credit card. This location seems to serve food which is nice if you are a bit hungry while you are sitting around with friends or studying with your laptop at the bar. There is plenty of seating in the establishment ranging from couches and a booth style couch to high table tops. I also like the fact that this location is open late since I am a night person, it is the perfect spot for a late night bubble tea fix.

Their straws are too small for the boba. Very annoying would t go back Portion size is small compared to other bubble tea spots

This location appeared to be run by a family with a cute kid helping out. They got my order in and out fast. Matcha milk cap was foamy and rich. Popcorn chicken was freshly fried and well-seasoned. Prices were reasonable. Would like to try the other drinks.

Right in this area, there are a lot if bubble tea places to choose from. That being said, we got a taro slush and it was just too sweet. I do like the fact that you could control the sweetness level, but I had no clue that someone would ever want their drink that sweet too begin with. Next time, if I try it again I'll definitely knock the sweetness down by half at least. There was a really floral taste to the boba which wasn't unpleasant. The texture of the boba was really good, too. I think I would also be willing to come back and try a milk tea. They don't accept credit which seemed so odd to me, but they do take Venmo.

The BEST bubble tea in the country. No matter what state I'm in, Kung Fu is a solid go to. I get the Taro slush plus boba and it never disappoints. They also have a rewards program which is always fun!

Oolong tea with milk, no pearls, half sweet. Not as flowy as, "shaken, not stirred," but it was tasty nonetheless. In Chinatown, I think this place does the best bubble tea-like drinks (sorry Joy Yee). They have a small food/snack menu, but pretty extensive drink list. Even though some of the servers were a little immature (dropping f bombs in front of kids), they made my drink pretty well using a tea that actually had some flavor. Prices weren't bad.

Before I learned about Hello Jasmine, I would always crave for Kung Fu Tea. Their Milk Green Tea and Oolong Milk Tea were my ultimate favorite. I'm originally from Chicago, but I attend college in Michigan and there aren't any good bubble places on campus. So I'm always craving good milk tea. After 3-4 months without good bubble, the moment I drink KFT, the long wait was worth it. However, sometimes I would forget to change the sugar content and I would end up with a sugar drink. Such a disappointment. In my opinion, I would choose Hello Jasmine over KFT since I wouldn't have to change the sugar content if I didn't want to or if I forgot to. KFT is overly sweet and it's not worth the $5-$6 paid for such a sugary drink. Even though they have so many options, the reason I wouldn't drink it is due to the amount of sugar they put in it. Aside from the comparison, I can definitely say I love KFT's Herbal Jelly. It's super soft and it just slide into my mouth. It's not the type where it's kinda hard and you need to chew it to break it apart. Rather when you just use your tongue to apply pressure to the herbal jelly, it just breaks apart easily. I also love their bubbles now. They changed it from all black to colorful and black bubbles. I love it. It's super cute and fun. KFT is somewhere I'd go if it were open late, however, Hello Jasmine is my ultimate favorite! :)