AUTEA SWEETS & EATS
Tia McCargish · 145 Google reviewsAUTEA SWEETS & EATS — dependable bar & grill in Chinatown. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. Warm, genuine service throughout. "The chicken wings were cooked just right nice and crispy, covered with lots of sauce" — Olivia Xiong [$]
What 193 diners keep saying
What 193 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“My daughter recommended that I try this establishment, citing its desserts as a major draw and naming it one of her top choices for desserts and tea. After visiting, I decided to sample their food and was impressed. I ordered the chicken feet and their signature fried chicken, and the quality of the dishes exceeded my expectations. I look forward to returning and making this my go-to local Korean restaurant. The service was swift, and the staff was largely pleasant, except for one individual who appeared disinterested or fatigued. Although this was not a significant issue, it may affect customer satisfaction if they are not greeted properly upon arrival.”
“The space is casual but cute with neon signs throughout, making it a great spot to hang out with friends after dinner or for dessert. The sizzling squid was easily one of my favorite dishes. We got the mild spice level and it was perfect. The squid was fresh and the flavor was so addictive. The chicken wings were another winner. Perfectly crispy and golden on the outside while staying juicy inside. The sweet spicy sauce was served on the side, which I actually preferred because the wings were good enough to eat on their own. Taro Ball No. 4 was probably the best taro dessert soup I've had. Every topping added something different, and I loved the taro paste along with all the chewy taro and sweet potato balls. Super refreshing and not overly sweet. The rose milk tea came in a really cool donut shaped cup and had a great tea flavor. I forgot to order it less sweet, so it was sweeter than I normally like, but still delicious. Only downside is getting the boba out of a donut-shaped cup is a little challenging. Service was friendly and everything came out quickly. Nice casual spot and a solid experience all around!”
“We only got a dessert. It was well presented and tasted good. Service was fine.”
“Taro ball No. 1 was SO good!! Enough to share if you want.. but I finished the whole thing myself”
“Have gone today because of the Twice tematic that was happening today. After seeing the panflet outside of the pop up store, I did not hesitate to visit and I just do not regret it at all! This is my first time coming back to Chicago in a long time and definitely the food here did not play on serving. I ordered a fish noodles soup and a ice shaved mango. They are the best I have gotten in a big while. I definitely highly recommend them. I loved the decoration inspired by Twice, it was truly a pleasure come over, meet people, and have fun. THANK YOU! #TWICE”
“Only went here for dessert. Tried the mango shaved ice. All I can say is wow! The shaved ice was so light, combined boba jellies, fresh mangos made this a fantastic dessert - quite possibly my favorite mango flavored dessert in Chicago!”
“Truly the best taro balls and ice kiwi drink and the inside is spacious. Wish i live right next to this place. The sweet potato ball is amazing smooth and the red bean is cooked perfectly with the taro ball so big and texture is amazing.”
“We got a taro desert drink and fried chicken. The fried chicken was so juicy and satisfying to eat. We’d definitely come back to try more stuff!”
“My husband and I are visiting from Colorado, and I’m originally from Taiwan, so I have very high standards when it comes to Asian desserts—especially anything with rice balls and taro balls. We went there today and were completely blown away by the dessert we ordered. It was absolutely incredible. The rice balls, taro balls, purple rice, and pudding were all handmade in-house, and you can choose your own base—we picked milk tea. Every bite tasted thoughtful, authentic, and deeply comforting. Easily one of the best Asian desserts I’ve had in the U.S.”
“My daughter and I wanted to find somewhere to eat on our way home and came across Autea Sweets and Eats. I must say it was delicious. We both really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is chill and welcoming. We ordered egg and vegetables steamed rice was so light honestly the flavor was so good. The meat and veggie dumplings were freshly made and delicious. If you're looking for a place to eat and enjoy good food. I recommend this place. Next time we're getting dessert🍨 They have a variety of dishes, drinks and sweets 😋”
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