Beautifully decorated with cozy lighting and delicious food, Blue Magpie celebrates Taiwan's love for their national bird, the Formosan Blue Magpie! The bird just so happens to be a beautifully bright blue bird, known to bring good luck and prosperity (I looked this up). Thank the spirits that my fiancé planned a breakfast here one weekend afternoon, and I was pleasantly surprised and nearly jumped out of my seat to discover the Blue Magpie Milk Tea is the best milk tea I've ever had. It's deliciously creamy, with orange zest on top, that gives a delightful bright citrus taste that I never knew milk tea needed. By far the absolute best $10 for a milk tea I have ever spent. I know, it's a bit expensive for a milk tea, but hey, you have to try it. Some things are just worth it, and you have to try it to know. Where ya at, Steven, Andrew, and Adam? OK other than their amazing Milk Tea, we also shared a Smoked Duck Salad, Carbonara Noodles, and Smoked Salmon Sandwich. To be honest, all of the dishes we ordered weren't all that 'wow' like the milk tea, but it was enjoyed and we did eat every bite. However, no 'wow' factor in them. I do want to mention their Carbonara Noodles did I believe, use guanciale (cured pork jowl), which is how the real Italian carbonara authentically makes it, so they do not skimp on expensive ingredients here. I think it was honestly our bad for being so basic that day because we didn't order the Taiwanese-specific dishes, which they are known for. Next time, I do want to try their fun dishes like their Boba Pannacotta, fermented rice short ribs, silken porridge, etc. Their menu seems to change and be updated a lot from the other reviews here, so it looks like the chefs here have a lot of fun and get creative, which is great to see! Their service was very accommodating and friendly. Both of their team members spoke both English and Chinese, whichever you are more comfortable with. Also, their bathrooms are beautifully constructed and have such cozy lighting. They really made it a place to relax, wind down, and feel at peace in. I definitely want to come back to try their dinner tasting menu on a date night out. And, I definitely want another taste of their milk tea again! Seriously, the best milk tea I have ever had. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night to try out their new menu. We were served a total of 8 courses and we also did the drink pairing. Presentation wise, everything looked really good. Although I was a little confused on why some dishes were plated off centered. It made me think the dish was missing some parts or something. Their service was really good and attentive. Food was flavorful and portion was pretty generous. I sometimes leave restaurants with tasting menus still hungry but I left feeling pretty content this time. Best part was the price didn't break my wallet! I thought it was pretty affordable even though this restaurant is somewhat upscale. I would recommend coming to try their new menu! read more

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Upscale Taiwanese fusion done right From Shaoxing Wine-Poached Shrimp and Tea-Smoked Duck wrapped in crispy tofu skin to Sour & Spicy Parchment Baked Branzino and a comforting bowl of Braised Beef Wide Noodle Soup, every dish brought a modern twist to flavors we know and love. Favorites? The melt-in-your-mouth Seared Scallop & Chimichurri, Lettuce-Wrapped Salt Pork, and desserts that absolutely stole the show -- Taiwanese Caramel Flan and Truffle Earl Grey Basque Cheesecake Paired it all with the Rum Lemon Tea, Moonlight Bloom, and Winter Melon Highball for the perfect night out If you're looking for a spot that elevates Taiwanese cuisine while staying true to its roots, Blue Magpie deserves a spot on your list read more

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We stopped by to check out their new menu after shopping at the Santa Anita mall, which is just down the street. The Crispy Skin Roasted Duck Breast was juicy and tender. It was different than what I expected, but in a good way! Another highlight was the braised beef wide noodle soup. The pot was huge and could fill 6-7 small bowls. Definitely worth ordering if you're with a large party. The absolute star of the night was the Truffle Earl Grey Basque Cheesecake. The earthy truffle flavor paired well with the fragrant Earl Grey notes. So unique! Beyond the food, the service was excellent throughout the meal. The staff was attentive and always came to refill my water. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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從小到大經常接觸台灣料理，今次是我第一次體驗八道菜品嚐套餐。 每一道菜都巧妙結合亞洲風味與現代料理技巧。 從北海道帶子到鮑魚到茶燻鴨，都能感受到主廚對食材與味道的用心。 精心搭配的 pairing 亦提升了整體的味覺層次。 無論擺盤、服務還是用餐氛圍，都令人留下深刻印象。 Having grown up enjoying Taiwanese cuisine, this was my first time experiencing an 8-course tasting menu. Each dish beautifully combined Asian flavors with modern culinary techniques. From the Hokkaido scallop and abalone to the tea-smoked duck and dessert, every course reflected the chef's attention to detail and balance of flavors. The carefully curated pairings further elevated the overall dining experience. From the presentation to the service and ambiance, every detail left a lasting impression. Price: $88 for the 8 courses tasting menu (+ $88 for the wine pairing menu) IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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They say third time is the charm. This was definitely the case for last Sunday when I visited Blue Magpie with my family. We were there to celebrate a birthday and booked the private room. Since we had a large party, I got the chance to sample more of their dishes this time. We ordered more than 15 dishes and these were my favorites: 1. Taiwanese braised pork belly with fried eggs and rice - The pork belly was perfectly cooked; tender in texture and flavorful in taste. The rice soaked up the savory and sweet soy sauce. It was so delicious! A must-order. 2. Lobster - Succulent and tasty. Fresh. 3. Taiwanese fried rice noodles - The texture was perfect: not too dry and not oily. Moist and delicious, could use a tad less salt and white pepper. 4. Truffle poached chicken salad - This was a fusion dish done right. The truffles were not overpowering. It was refreshing yet flavorful. 5. Chicken soup - this was almost better than the chicken soup at Ding Tai Fung. It's different and just as good in a different way. 6. Scallion pork with crispy scallion pancake - This dish looked like tacos with the scallion pancake serving as the taco base. We also ordered the coffee short-ribs. Some pieces were dry. The lamb chop with broccolini was good. The duck was pretty good as well. The steamed fish didn't taste fresh. We had several chicken dishes, I liked the three cup chicken dish with mushroom the most. Service was good until they forgot one of our drinks. The presentation was refine. All in all, I do hope they stick around. There were some outstanding dishes. read more

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他們的強項是飲料，調酒跟蜜桃茶都很好喝，我會為了飲料再回來，空間有用心裝潢，化妝室是我看過華人餐廳最乾淨最漂亮的，這個我給滿分，食物的話...就當吃下酒菜心情...不餓的時候來吃剛好～餓的話會覺得份量有點少，以美國來說～ read more

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One of the high end Taiwanese restaurant in SGV. First of all, food was amazingly good. We basically ordered almost every dish on the menu. The Crispy-Skin Roasted Duck Breast, Pan-Seared New York Strip, and the Sour & Spicy Parchment-Baked Branzino stood out the most. Service was excellent as well. Ambiance was well decorated given its high end atmosphere. read more

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I stated in my previous review that I wanted to try Blue Magpie's Happy Hour in the future, so here I am again. To summarize some previously stated facts: the restaurant opened in June 2025. It's an upscale Taiwanese place; the name is Taiwan's national bird. The restaurant's exoskeleton is not at all "Asian", but there are lovely Asian design details in the decor, design, and serving-ware. They have a small parking lot, but street parking can be a challenge. Happy Hour is offered Tues- Fri 3-6 pm and Sat/Sun 3-5 pm (closed Mon). There are 12 dishes on the menu and they are half-off during HH. Non-alcoholic drinks are half-off the second drink. When I came at 3:00 on a weekday, the place was quiet. A young man who looked like a proprietor or manager remembered me, maybe because I take a lot of photos; it's the Yelp way! He answered all of my questions and was more proficient in English than the waitress. I ended up ordering 7 of the 12 dishes. Each dish was well-prepared, beautifully plated and presented. Niggles about particular dishes are based on my personal taste and preferences. First off, be aware many dishes are garnished/topped with greens, which usually was cilantro shoots/baby cilantro. Their appearance isn't as distinctive as mature cilantro leaves, but their taste is just as potent and can easily overpower any dish. I picked off all of these greens, because just like my idol Ina Garten, I can only withstand cilantro in small doses. Here are the HH dishes I tried: 1) Seared Scallop with Aiyu Jelly. The scallop was seared, but sliced and combined with the jelly, had a soft texture. The jelly is a Taiwanese dish made from the seeds of a type of creeping fig plant. 2) Silken Egg with Sakura Shrimp and Seafood. Basically a chawanmushi, a warm egg custard with seafood. The custard and seafood within were delish, but the dish was topped with petite whole shrimp that had the taste of dried shrimp that I recall, not fondly, from my childhood, plus cilantro. So the 2 toppings were no's for me, bad dreams from a Chinese-American childhood. 3) Scallion Pork with Crispy Scallion Pancake. This dish was on the DineLA lunch menu. It's a soft taco topped with pork, pickled onions, corn and other things, including cilantro. Very nice, sans cilantro. 4) Drunken Shaoxing Shrimp. Whole shrimp in a Shaoxing wine "broth". Tasty, but very messy to eat since you have to behead, de-shell, de-tail and de-vein each shrimp. Yes, cilantro. 5) Golden Shrimp Toast & Pineapple. A modern and delish take on traditional shrimp toast, it's basically an open-faced shrimp salad sandwich. Very similar to their lobster and pineapple salad sandwich that was on the DIneLA menu. The bread was thick toasted slices of brioche (I think) topped with the shrimp salad, a squiggle of a sriracha aioli and chives (no cilantro!). 6) Chicken Pate with Crispy Youtiao. Another delish dish. Squiggles of chicken liver pate atop traditional fried Chinese donuts, topped with something that looked like pork floss (?) and chives. Again, no cilantro! 7) Crispy Fried Tofu. The tofu cubes were indeed fried but still soft. They were topped with a pickled slaw (cabbage and carrots) and alas, cilantro. Tasty, but I wish the tofu had retained some crispiness. My drink of choice was a Sparkling Fruit Refresher, very refreshing. Overall an excellent Happy Hour, great service and ambiance. I must return to try the other 5 HH dishes. My top 2 dishes from this visit: the shrimp toast and chicken pate. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday. It's easy to make a reservation on Yelp for the same day. When we got there, only 2 other tables of guests were there so it's not crowded at all. We ordered Cured Pork Carbonara, Sesame Oil Chicken & Poached Egg Risotto and Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken Waffle. Some very distinctive and classic Taiwanese flavors came through in the dishes. I appreciate the chef trying to accentuate the essence of Taiwanese food. However, some combinations seemed a bit forced. Like the pink sauce in sweet and sour chicken and waffle is reminiscent of the pink sauce on Taiwanese "meatball". But when it's on the fried chicken with popcorn chicken seasoning, it doesn't really go together. The classic Sesame Oil Chicken & Poached Egg Risotto is very generous in the ingredients and the sesame oil chicken flavor is spot on. But the menu says "risotto" and the actual dish is like porridge with the rice kernels broken apart. We all thought the cured pork in Cured Pork Carbonara is overpowering the carbonara and lacking the creaminess from the egg and cheese sauce. The service was excellent. The waiter came multiple times to refill our water. The moody interior is beautifully designed. Even the bathroom is well appointed with Aesop hand soap. Again, I applaud the restaurant for elevating Taiwanese food but the flavors could use some tweaking so it's not so forced. It's nice to have a delightful space for a Taiwanese forward cuisine that's not a hole in a wall. Pro tip - their menu and hours change periodically. The happy hour menu and time we saw on their instagram post from a month ago is no longer offered. read more

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I gave it two stars because we like the service, the waitresses are very attentive, very polite and the atmosphere was nice. I'm actually very excited to try the restaurant but I'm actually quite disappointed. Now onto the food which is the main point, I'm sorry but the food here simply does not justify the price. Out of all the fish that we ordered, I would say only the fish taste ok, everything else was just either plain or not good. The two dishes that I like to point out, the bamboo shoots were extremely tough -- almost impossible to chew. We asked them to replace the dish, and although they did, the new one was still not very satisfactory. I think you can buy this from the supermarket and just get cheese to spread on there and it would taste better. For the chicken, I don't even know where to begin The chicken was very dry and lacked flavor. The soup that came with it was also bland. It's hard to believe this dish costs $50 -- honestly, even the one from Costco tastes better. The four of us spent over $300 on maybe 5 dishes. That's about $75 per person, we didn't order lobster or steak, just veggies, fish, chicken etc. What I'm saying isn't even about whether the food was worth the price -- it's simply that the food itself just wasn't very good. read more

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Have been wanting to try this place and decided Dine LA was the perfect time! Went on a Friday for a late lunch and the place was pretty full with folks also doing the Dine LA menu; small lot in the back was completely full, as were the immediate street spaces, so we ended up parking on Santa Anita, just before Huntington. Restaurant was very pretty and the bathrooms are quite lovely. The service was a mixed bag; the owner/manager guy was nice, the other waiter guy with the native level English was great, and the rest of the staff was friendly, but seemed frazzled. Food came out in a weird order, seems rhetorical kitchen was also frazzled, but we enjoyed what we ordered; portions were pretty big. We also added on a Taiwanese sausage, which was good, but a lot less sweet compared to traditional Taiwanese sausages. Won't say too much about the food since there are already a lot of reviews for the Dine LA menu, but I think the shrimp salad was better than the duck, and the wintermelon lemon drink is a lot less sweet than a traditional one. Also, some reviews saying the dessert was a bit bland, but we really enjoyed it. TBH, would probs not be back for a dinner if I was paying for myself, but would probs pop in for a lunch or take lunch. And, we do want to return and try happy hour. read more

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Came for DineLA! We got the lunch DineLA menu, which comes with a mini pork taco, choice of crispy shrimp salad or tea-smoked duck salad, an entree of either chicken and waffles or lobster brioche, and a choice or specialty drink with panna cotta dessert. The inside is nice and upscale, though there was a bit of an open area near the bar that could use some blockers. Bathrooms are really nice, they're all-gender but have clean private stalls. We enjoyed our taco and salads! They were refreshing and just enough food and flavorful to get started. The lobster brioche was filling and hearty. The bread was nice and toasted on the outside and still soft. The lobster was tasty with some crunch (maybe pineapple?). It came with shoestring fries. The chicken and waffle was pretty substantial. It could be for two! The waffle was already sweet so no need for syrup. The chicken portion was huge! It had the same taste as Taiwanese popcorn chicken with the five-spice flavor and crispy outside. It also had a runny fried egg to put it all together. Parking is available in the rear lot or on the street. We enjoyed our lunch! Service was quick and they cleared our plates promptly and packed our leftovers in a neat package. read more

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It was an amazing meal during DineLA week, tomorrow is the last day for this special menu. I might come back tomorrow to try the other selections! Today, the appetizer was a scallion pork taco made of scallion pancake, scallion oil, chipotle mayo, greens and pickled red onions. I had the tea-smoked duck breast salad, mandarin orange slices, pickles, delicately seasoned dressing with the smoked flavor on the duck, for the salad. The main course was a pineapple lobster salad brioche with a side of salad and French fries, quite tasty and with a crunchy brioche. The dessert was a boba tea panne cotta, nicely decorated with tiny boba pearls. Overall, a very nice menu for DineLA week. read more

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​DINELA to try list: I finally visited Blue Magpie, Taiwanese modern fine dining, in Arcadia for Dine LA. The ambiance is a classy upscale modern. As soon as you walk in, the stunning wall of tea pots and sleek marble tables create such a gorgeous backdrop for photos. ​While the 45 dollar price tag is a bit of a splurge for lunch, the atmosphere makes it feel like a special treat. We enjoyed the Scallion Pork Taco and the Pineapple Lobster Salad Brioche, but the absolute best part was the Tea Smoked Duck Breast Salad. The duck was tender with a unique smoky flavor tea infused, that stole the spotlight. You also must try their drinks because they were fantastic! ​We finished with the silky Boba Tea Panna Cotta which was delightful. Service was wonderful and attentive. If you are looking for a fancy spot with great vibes to treat yourself, this is the place! read more

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If you're looking for a quality spot with excellent service, this is the spot! I want to start off by saying the waiters were on top of their stuff the entire time. Not only were they fast, but very thoughtful and observant 10/10 service. Decor was nice. Personally I would replace the white light with warm light and lean in to the culture more by playing eastern music instead of western pop but that's just me. I had some extra time and got the pi pa gao cocktail which was a fun combo since the base is the Chinese herbal couch syrup Prices are on the higher end but justifiable with top notch ingredients and big portions. The Hakka style pork belly and salted pork jowl were our favorites. Def want to try the mala popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, and lobster next time. read more

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A beautiful restaurant with very nice and friendly staffs. Their foods is very excellent and very tasty. I didn't have a chance to try their drinks. But we will be back very soon to try their Happy hours and lunch specials. Very nice place to celebrate birthday, anniversary and more. I think our server's name is Sean? He is very good and helpful. We will be back. read more

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I actually thought most of their food were pretty solid but it's honestly way too pricey. They also give a fried burdock root in the beginning which I was personally addicted to (coated in salt and pepper ). I tried all the drinks (except one) and they were all pretty good. Personally liked the moonlight blossom the most because of osmanthus but all of them were all on the lighter end. Food wise, I personally like the pork belly rice the most. This might not be the same thought on everybody because it reminds me more of the canto style pork belly than the taiwanese style(love both btw). The cabbage which I thought was ok but personally loved the dried shrimps on it. The duck was pretty solid and I liked the skin and overall it wasn't dry. The mapo Lobster was ok for me. The Lobster itself was fresh but I'm not sure if that's the combination I want on my lobster BUT I do like how they already deshell it. The chicken appetizer was ok...I personally wouldn't get it.... I honestly thought the food and drinks were pretty good but the price range of this place is prob the hard no for me. It's good to come try it once but I personally can't imagine myself coming back solely on the price range. The service was definitely on the better end. They were all pretty friendly and always there to clean plates and even open door for customers. read more

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人生的無常， 說穿了就是悲歡離合， 過日子無非就是心理的話，有人聽著就是溫暖，鬱悶的事，有人懂你就是幸福，人這一輩子呀， 入眼的是風景，真正入心的才是 人生呀～ 介紹完便宜的美寶會， 今天來介紹在 Arcadia 也算是新開沒太久，蠻受歡迎的新店， 藍鵲，這家一進門看到別有風格的裝潢就知道，菜單應該不便宜，走的是台式fusion 菜色，我們去時是中午。中午大部分都是簡餐， 麵啊、飯呀為主， 看他們yelp , 晚上有 很多的菜色， 可惜中午不能點 ，我點的東坡飯， 很好吃， 鹹中帶甜，有適合台灣人的口味，台式香腸， 非常道地， 兩個很台的呆丸人都很喜歡， 最後花了20 分鐘才上來的三杯雞麵， 個人覺得沒有香味，也沒有發揮三杯雞應有的特色， 這道我不推薦，去的早，一開始只有兩桌， 12 點多後就全滿， 而且年輕人居多， 環境高雅， 有包廂， 很少吃台菜有這麼有格調的餐廳，很適合請客的地方， 服務也不錯，價格稍貴兩個人出門一百出頭，晚上的菜色很多，有興趣的自己來試試！ read more

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Service was excellent. My server was explaining the drinks and the thought process behind how much alcohol to use for their recipe. The drink that I ordered was delicious but I can't seem to remember the name. Decor was elegant. I ordered the poached chicken. I didn't expect it to be cold as the description in Chinese made it seem like traditional hand shredded chicken. The chicken was indeed poached like its English description. It's more like a cold cut deli sliced chicken as opposed to what I was expecting the Chinese description to read. read more

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I've been coming here since the soft opening! Dinner is best for groups of 4+ (ideally 6+) so you can share everything family-style, so I prefer the lunch menu since I'm usually a 2-3 people group. The cold noodles with peanuts are amazing in this SoCal heat. The staff is really attentive, and even the takeout containers feel high-end. read more

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I made reservations for a party of 2 and I was seated promptly when I arrived at 11am on a Sunday morning. I liked the ambiance inside. It was clean, a little floral, but elegant without going into grandma cottage territory. I was greeted by the waitress who was very nice. I was happy to be seated as I waited for my cousin to arrive later. She reviewed and explained the menu to me. The brunch menu was a compact, BUT FOCUSED menu. I was glad to see that because I know a lot of Asian places try to do too much and it ends up being sort of an upscale HK cafe situation, which I don't care for unless I go to an actual HK cafe (not at these prices). I was a little skeptical of their cocktails because they are usually afterthoughts for a place that is focused on the food. Since they had a pretty bar and I liked the fact that they actually used Asian liquors like KaoLiang for the base of their drinks, I decided to give it a try. We ordered 4 items off of the menu thinking the portions would be small, but they were pretty big! Yes, it's not cheap, but the portions aren't small. Everything was plated nicely. We ordered: (1) Tonkatsu Shrimp Salad - it was all about the Shrimp. They were big, crispy, and the mix of greens were pretty standard. My cousin liked the dressing. I should have tried it. We finished the salad, trying to be healthy and all. (2) Steak and Eggs - we asked for medium and it came medium on a sizzling platter. My cousin enjoyed the steak sauce (douban, pepper, and some other spices). I enjoyed the steak by itself. It was flavorful and the cut was just the right thickness. It had a great amount of fat to meat ratio so no parts or bits were left on the plate. It came with brocolini and some pasta, which we skipped. It was also accompanied by a deep fried battered bean sprout cake, which my cousin loved (reminded me of pajeon). (3) Beef Orzo - this was super tasty! It was the favorite out of the 4 items. Orzo was cooked al dente and the beef was tender. Overall, it was tossed perfectly. (4) Sesame chicken Risotto - this came out and turned into the consistency of almost rice porridge so I'm thinking they are doing a very Asian take on risotto? It was seasoned perfectly. The sesame came through and the chicken was tender. Overall, we enjoyed the dishes. There were some execution issues, but everything was seasoned perfectly. Nothing was overly salty or bland. The proteins were still tender and nothing was dry or offensively inedible. My cousin and I will return. No it's not cheap, but it's also not wallet shattering like other restaurants with smaller portions at these prices. As for the cocktails, I had the Lady Camelia, Moonlight Bloom, and the Winter Melon High Ball. They were all smooth and yes the alcohol was definitely there as my cousin sampled each and felt it was too strong. She enjoyed her Magpie Sangria though. It's a sweeter drink for the girlies out there and they decorated each cocktail so nicely. I enjoyed all of my cocktails but my favorite was the LC because it was floral and pretty tasting. The other two were pretty good. Service was a slow since they were busy on a Sunday afternoon and only had 2 servers (also playing hostess too), but both of the lovely ladies were always nice and refilled out water glasses without us having to ask. I will return to try their fried chicken sandwich next time! read more

Blue Magpie - Moonlight Bloom - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, I had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. two ladies who served us at the bar were incredibly friendly and provided excellent service. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back! read more

Blue Magpie - bar area - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Beautiful ambiance, very good service. Food is a good blend of traditional and innovative Taiwanese cuisine. We especially love the cocktails! read more

Very tasty, friendly staff, and good food :) Would go again. Check it you if you're in the area read more

Blue Magpie - Season drink menu spring 2026 - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

HOLY! Aira the bartender gave me the best experience. Not only was the service and drinks amazing but she shook some ass when I gave her tip haha. She knows how to have fun and make you feel welcome. Aira is the BEST!!! read more

Very impressed with everything!! We arrived early to our 6pm reservation and were promptly seated. The staff very kindly spoke to us about the most popular dishes in the different dinner menu sections. We ended up ordering the Dragon Whisker Salad, Fermented Rice Short Ribs, and Wharf Fried Rice between two people. Granted their items are on the pricier side, but the portions are good for sharing and we both took some leftovers home! - They gave us complimentary fried gobo (burdock) to start, and honestly, it was so simple but it was so good!! A solid start. It had the flavor of salt and white pepper, a classic Taiwanese seasoning you can find at a lot of food vendors in Taiwan. - The Dragon Whisker Salad was very refreshing, and the sesame flavor reminded me a little bit like a Japanese goma dressing. Light and flavorful! - The Fermented Rice Short Ribs was really tasty. The crust is basically like the ones you would get with the crispy pork with fermented red yeast rice, but they use beef instead. There's a side of vinegar and pickled cucumbers that helped balance the dish with the acidity. - The Wharf Fried Rice had a great combination of textures. A mix of chewiness from the squid, tenderness from the scallop, and "crispy" pops from the fish roe. Sooooo good! The interior is beautifully curated, and the attention to detail in the tableware/dishware is unmatched. This place is definitely top tier and I can't wait to come back to try more of what they have to offer! read more

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This is another higher end Chinese restaurant. There has been several that popped up over the last few years in the sgv. Some have folded because higher priced places are not favored in a very competitive space. They are willing to try but not on a regular basis. However there there are a few that have fared well over the years. The food here was good with some fusion style dishes. Our group ordered some fusion dishes which is not my preference. I favor traditional classic Chinese dishes The service is polite and courteous. Can't say a there was a particular dish that stood out. Overall a good dinner and the ambience was nice. read more

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More of a 3.5, rounded up for the elegant décor. Came here for lunch and stepped into an inviting, upscale Taiwanese spot tucked discreetly into a one-story building. The lunch menu was surprisingly simple--fried chicken, pork chop, and sesame noodles--more reminiscent of Sinbala than a high-end restaurant. Prices were as expected with a slight upcharge, though weekday specials were quite reasonable. On recommendation, we tried the fried chicken sandwich, pork chop sandwich, sesame noodles and tea egg sandwich. The sesame noodles were the standout. Perfectly chewy, ramen-like noodles blended beautifully with a garlicky sesame sauce, and their wavy texture clung to the sauce with every bite. Five stars just for this. The fried chicken sandwich also impressed--crispy, juicy chicken paired with an In-N-Out-style spread, all on bread that stayed chewy yet crisp without getting soggy. The pork chop sandwich, however, fell flat without the same sauce.Tea egg sandwich was just an egg sandwich with tea egg finish. Nothing to rave about. Blue Magpie's bar is equally stylish. Their signature cocktail drinks were more adventurous than their menu, did not disappoint taste wise as well. The fruit tea was average but served in fancy fashion (and priced accordingly). The pink creamy Romos Kaoliang Fizz was cute, delicious, and the most memorable drink. The Winter melon highball was interesting with a slight oolong aftertaste while Blue Magpie Sangria was elegant and decent. Overall, I wasn't wowed, but I wasn't disappointed. This is thoughtful Taiwanese food with upgraded ingredients, served in a beautiful space with two VIP rooms and plenty of parking. They have the recipe for success--time will tell if the prices and modest menu can keep up. I'll be back to try their dinner menu and weekday specials read more

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We came for dinner and it was nice for them to offer the private room to us. The interior, service, and ambiance are all on point. Maybe the lighting needs some adjustment to take sharp, good photos -- somehow it was difficult to keep the focus and all my pictures came out a bit burry. The core shall be the food, despite how much enthusiasm and excitement I have for having another Taiwanese cuisine in the neighborhood. I like how they arrange their menu and I can see all the Taiwanese ingredients and styles in many of the dishes. However, with the pricing of Beverly Hills grade, I do expect more ... either the luxury element in the drinks and food or the techniques that differentiate themselves from a common Taiwanese bistro. A few dishes that I recommended for its taste and it is up to your own discrete judgment whether you'd like to pay for it (I also listed the price in each photo) - 菜脯蛋 Radish Omelet: although I didn't taste any truffle, I appreciated the fluffiness texture and the pleasing, mellow flavor of the preserved Taiwanese radish inside. - 松花蒼蠅頭 Chive Flower Stir Fry: the combination of sweetness and spiciness is well balanced with the ground pork. It also cleverly combines the unique flavor of preserved (1000 year) eggs. - 紅糟牛小排 Fermented Rice Short Rib: I love the creativity and simplicity of this delicious plate. The color, traditionally should be "pink red" but this was not. Moreover, I think this is the only dish that I think it's worthy the bucks for the quality of meat, complexity in cooking method, plating, and its flavor! I hope Blue Magpie will thrive in the community. They may need more to sell otherwise, it might be challenging to keep a full house of guests boasting of a Daily Special or stir fry vegetable on an average price of $25. read more

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Been hearing about this new spot in Arcadia for awhile and finally had time to give it a try for Date Day. It's an upscale restaurant, smaller than I thought, but interior designs were beautiful. They have a bar and everything definitely is "upscale". Great service and they speak both English and Mandarin. In terms of the food I tried out these items. Blue Magpie Milk Tea - It's a very pricey milk tea but I will admit, it was tasty. No sugar adjustment but it wasn't really needed. I very much enjoyed this but it is $10. (4.5/5) Beef Sacha Orzo - I've never seen this dish before nor do I know if it's Asian or just a fusion but it was tasty. It was kind like a elevated/luxury hamburger helper. Personally I really enjoyed it, and they gave a pretty good portion to get you full. (4.5/5) San Bei Chicken Noodles - A simple noodle dish that is slightly elevated. Taste is good, nothing out of the norm for me but it was delicious. Overall solid dish. (4/5) So overall if you want a nice experience in a very nice restaurant this spot is pretty good. Yes, you will be spending $$$, everything is super pricey but at least for lunch I felt like the food was good. It's not something I would frequent but if I had friends ask me to come again I would. Overall we spent $63 before tax/tip for the two dishes and drink. Solid 4! read more

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An elevated twist on Taiwanese food! I was a little hesitant on coming here for lunch as their dinner menu has a lot more options but I was happily proven wrong. Let's start with the decor: wow it was such a nicely designed place and all the plates, silverware, drink ware so was fancy. Definitely complimented the decor nicely. We had wine and the wine glasses were really fancy and I couldn't find a water spot anywhere LOL Food was delicious. There are daily special so take a look at the menu before deciding which day to go. Today we had the Dong Po rice and gosh it was yummmm. We had a large party so we ordered all the dishes that the waitress recommended. All very very good. Service was top tier. The 2 waitress were sooooo absolutely amazing. Their attention to detail and knowing when to change new plates, filling up water glasses, removing empty dishes and their knowledge of the menu was impressive. They were super friendly, attentive and extremely considerate as it was a work lunch. A must get drink is their milk tea...it was really good. Every table had a milk tea so I decided to get one to go and it was good. I'm excited to go back and experience their dinner menu! read more

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Tried Blue Magpie in Arcadia--a nice modern spot with friendly service, but the food was hit-or-miss and they hadn't updated their menu. Chicken soup was very oily but the chicken was tender and the flavor was decent. The steak with fries was super chewy and disappointing. Seafood fried rice and scallop salad were both not bad. Overall, inconsistent for the price. read more

The bartender Aira espresso martini is TOP TIER. Highly recommend testing her skills of her other drinks as well. The atmosphere of the place is so relaxing after a hard day at work, or lively and exciting if you leave a nice tip. read more

Came for lunch. Dine LA is still ongoing. Decor better represents an evening outing Limited back parking warning For dine LA Pork taco (use a scallion pancake) very small portion Shrimp salad was fine Lobster sandwich is like a lobster roll. Soft brioche, sweet lobster salad mix (little portion of lobster) . Side of fried gobo had a burnt taste Panna Cota dessert topped with mini boba We also got the rice set with pork cutlet with 3 sides and soup. The pork was dry, little flavor (improved with ketchup from the lobster roll). Overall nothing outstanding read more

Wow! What a great find!! Definitely more high end than I expected. Dishes are family style and priced accordingly. There were three of us dining. We ordered the Dragon Whisker Salad, Crispy Red Snapper and Pork Belly Rice. Everything was great. Dragon Whisker Salad was light and refreshing. Crispy greens, great dressing. Crispy Red Snapper had the skin on that was crisped up. Great for the crisp of the skin with the texture of the fish and a creamy sauce. Pork Belly Rice was delectable. The pork belly had a combination of the meat and fat. Perfectly cooked. Mixed with a perfectly fried egg to allow the yolk to run into the rice. Perfection. Staff was very nice. Kept our water glasses filled and happy to give recommendations. Prices are up there. Be prepared. I didn't look before going. But it's well worth it. read more

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Came to check out the DineLA menu. It's a small restaurant with a small parking lot, so finding parking was a struggle. We ended up parking at the park across the street and walked over about a block. It was a bit pricy, so the DineLA menu is a great way to try the place at a lower cost and still get a variety of foo. They have a very pretty interior and good specialty cocktail menu. They also have a happy hour menu with some yummy options as well. We started with the Blue Magpie Milk tea - small but very yummy. Has orange zest and foamy, and part of the DineLA menu. Another option is the Blue Magpie Latte - not made with milk, made with their house made caramel. More bitter than sweet, but also very yummy and part of the DineLA menu. We ordered a few cocktails as well, and they were all hits. We got the Winter Orchard - similar to whiskey sour, served in chilled glass and super super yummy. We got a Dirty Martini (off menu) as well - made perfectly, thanks to their great bartender. The olives weren't pitted tho, so watch out when you bite into it. Don't want to lose a tooth. The meal started with a Smoked Duck Salad - delicious duck, dressing could use more flavor. Served with chopped lettuce, but I think it would have been better with a mixed green mix or spinach. Could have used a bit more salt, but again, the duck was amazing. Another option for salad would be the Fried Prawn Salad - thousand island dressing, nice big prawn (somewhat basic, but the shrimp was cooked well and a good size (2 pieces for one salad). We got the Chilled Bamboo Shoots with Salted Egg and Parmesan off the happy hour menu, not part of the DineLA menu. It has prosciutto and a salted egg puree, interesting and very cheesy. The DineLA menu also came with a Pork Taco, which was made to order, on scallion pancake. A little bit of spice but not unmanageable. The best part of the meal in my option. Another thing we got was the Chicken Patte Yaotiao off the Happy Hour Menu. It was super fried Chinese donut (YaoTiao) and has pork floss, taste kind of like a Cheeto (in a good way), The bartender gave us a Sangria (on the house) - super cute presentation, petals on the glass, has a burnt brown sugar flavor to it. A bit small but it could be because it was a freebie. Super yummy though and would definitely get it again. It's similar to a jam flavor, so if you like sweets, this is for you! Entree wise for the DineLA menu, we got the Pineapple & Lobster Poe Boy - comes with fries and lettuce (salad) - huge portion, yummy bread, enjoyed the sweet and savory combo, could be a little more salty though as the pineapple is pretty sweet. Huge portions though so definitely worth the price. Another option on the DineLA entree was the Chicken and Waffle - huge portion again, it was basically a chicken katsu with Chinese five spice seasoning (like popcorn chicken flavor) and egg waffle with perfectly cooked sunny side up egg (super runny). Another really good option and my second favorite of the day. Dessert wise, the DineLA menu comes with a Panna Cotta that has mini boba. It doesn't have a lot of flavor/sugar though, so was pretty muted for me, but if you don't like sugary desserts, it could be something enjoyable for you. Again, the highlights were the drinks, so we got a Moonlight Bloom cocktail, that has a Longan/Lychee flavor with Longan pulp. Super super yummy as well and served in a beautiful cup. Also got a Lady Camella, which was another cocktail that was served in a beautiful cup with a nice tea flavor. All and all, great service, great decor and interior, great drinks, but some of the food could have been saltier, but that's just my personal preference. The quality was great though, so I'd come back to try the main/regular menu. The chicken soup was something everyone was getting, so that's something I'd get next time. read more

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I usually don't like giving low ratings for new establishments. However, the wait for the salted egg squid was unbelievable. For a fine dining restaurant, it was pretty much unacceptable. We came with no reservation. Was seated pretty quickly. We weren't really hungry. I wanted to try it out instead of waiting for my nephew to play basketball at the park. Also, I dunno why, but I do like porridge. So when I saw the menu on Yelp with a variety of porridges, I decided to maybe snack a little. Turn out the menu I saw on Yelp was the brunch menu -_- The menu provided to me was for dinner, I guess. The staff told me that brunch was from 10a-4p. Blahhh I was not really craving anything and the items on the menu didn't really excite me. We ended up just ordering the San Bei Duck, pea shoots, and the salted egg squid. Every item took some time before it got to the table. However. The squid never reached our table lol our server would stop by letting us know that it will be out in a bit. Then another dude came by telling us the same thing. After noticing how long we waited, our waiter came back saying he checked and it will be prob another 10 minutes. Yet, he didn't sound so sure lol we decided to cancel it. Waiting like 30 minutes or so for an item was lame. Other tables that came after us, foods were being delivered to them. They must have a shortage of chefs or something lol I dunno..if that was not the case then they have very slow chefs. The pea shoots were on the salty end. The flavor was there, but the pea shoots were a bit rough. Usually, restaurants would use the young pea shoots. It was not the case for here. We didn't bother to Togo the left overs like we normally do...There was like half left lol The San Bei Duck was not bad at all. However, some pieces had areas where it was tough to chew. I had to use extra strength to bite a piece. I like the rice. It was chewy. The latte was meh. Starbucks makes it better. Due to the long wait time, our waiter gave us 15% off the bill. Also, gave us a 15% off for next visit. I dunno if I wanna return during dinner hours. Maybe brunch will be better. Might be different chefs. I hope so lol Also, the tipping was off too. The tip on the bill we received showed a different amount from the final bill. It wasn't much, but wth? They only take cash if you have the exact amount lmao read more

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I really want to love this place given it's supposed to a Taiwanese restaurant, but the food is really not authentically Taiwanese. It's almost like an Asian-Western fusion. Perhaps, that is what they are aiming for. The name of the restaurant is the name of a Taiwanese bird. The ambiance is really nice as the interior decor is modern, yet stylish. Even the restroom is decorated nicely and each stall has its own privacy room. Another plus, they have very good quality toilet paper :D Service is impeccable - super friendly and attentive. Talk about "fine dining" ... even the take-out bag is of high-quality material with insulation built-in. During our first visit, we tried their "brunch" menu. 1. Magpie Milktea (5/5) SUPER DELISHHH... it was creamy and had the flavor of dulce de leche, but not too sweet. I loved the orange zest they put on top of the foam because it really brought out a zesty, zing to the drink. The only downside is the foam has a weird waxy aftertaste/texture. 2. Tonkatsu Shrimp Salad (5/5) A bed of romaine lettuce served with house-made thousand island dressing and fried, crispy jumbo shrimps. It was super refreshing and the shrimp was fresh and snappy. Love the poached egg in the center, which of course, I had to break and let it ooze all over the salad to add some creaminess. 3. Beef Sacha Orzo (4/5) This dish has a very strong "sacha" (ie. Chinese satay sauce) with mushroomy flavor. Honestly, it's not my favorite taste, but I don't dislike it either. I feel it is one of those acquired tastes. The orzo is just regular rice; was kind of hoping it was those thick rice pastas that the Italians use. 4. San Bei (3 cup) Chicken Noodles (3.5/5) Not bad, but not the best 3 cup chicken I've had. I like the spicy, basily sauce that coats over the bouncy bites of egg noodles. They were a bit skimpy on the chicken for this dish though 5. Lobster Crisp Sandwich (3/5) A very "weird" sandwich is how I would describe it. It literally just tastes like fried milk and mayo bread. You really can't taste any lobster, ham or tomato. If you like fried milk bread taste, then you will like this. They cut the sandwich into 4 bite size pieces, so it's easy to share. It comes with a side of fried burdock crisps, which were yummy, and a side of varietal cauliflower. 6. Peppered Beef Sandwich Croissant (3.5/5) The beef used in this sandwich is kind of like bulgolgi beef. It is served with a refreshing lemon, dill mayo dressing, which is really all you can taste for this sandwich. The breading is really a milk bread shaped into a croissant, so don't expect the French buttery croissants. They certainly have potential. Since they are in their soft opening stages, I am hoping the food quality will improve with time. Looking forward to coming back to try their "dinner" menu. read more

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What a vibey establishment! Located right off of Huntington, Blue Magpie offers elevated modern Taiwanese fare with a twist. The ambience is art deco with east asian influences, with a beautiful bar serving up creative cocktails and next-level milk teas. Their varietal offerings are mostly twists on classic dishes, and for those that are expecting a traditional meal, I would keep an open mind. One of the favorite dishes of the night include the Dragon Whisker Salad, a crispy vegetable less commonly found in the U.S. flavored with a tangy and umami salad dressing. Another is the Crispy Red Snapper, a twist of a classic fish dish, but with fried skin and scales. Well balanced mouthfeel and would reorder. Dishes closer to classics were the Taiwanese sausage and Napa Casserole, and a dish I personally love and not often found in restaurants, the Chive Flower Stir Fry. I would recommend this savory and umami dish, though I would have liked a little heat. The San Bei Duck, a twist on the Three Cup Chicken, is also a fun option. Most of the dishes are sharing plates and I would recommend family style. The ambience is great for dates and even family/group events, as they have private rooms available. Overall a great experience, and not one you would typically find in SGV. I would love to see them open after hours and turn into a bar serving up libations and midnight snacks... read more

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