Not a lot of options for Taiwanese street food in Fremont, especially stinky tofu. There is one…read moreplace that I know of just a quick drive away. We'd been to Milk & Honey a few times for their prepared bento takeout, but this was our first time dining in. We ordered the salt & pepper mushrooms, stir-fried string beans, garlic eggplant, Sichuan chicken, minced pork over rice, a combo noodle dish, and of course, the fermented stinky tofu. Everything was delicious and when you can satisfy a craving...everything just hits different What really made the meal memorable though, was the hospitality. The owner was incredibly warm and attentive, checking in on every table throughout the evening. At one point, she noticed our minced pork rice looked a little light on the gravy (something we hadn't even noticed ourselves). Without us saying a word, she headed back to the kitchen and returned with an extra serving of the pork topping to make sure it was just right. As the dinner rush slowed, she spent time chatting with us about our recent trip to Taiwan, sharing stories about Taiwanese food and what makes the cuisine so special. By the end of the meal, it didn't feel like we were dining at a restaurant--it felt like we were having dinner at an auntie's house, enjoying great food and even better conversation. Great food is easy to appreciate. Genuine hospitality is much harder to find. Milk & Honey gave us both, and we'll definitely be back (and look forward to dine in more often)

Milk & Honey Cafe is one of my favorite spots to dine in or grab food to go. Their food is…read morecomforting, flavorful, and always seems to hit the spot. I've tried quite a few dishes from their menu, and my favorites are the chow mein, chow fun, braised pork over rice, and string beans. They also have a good selection of drinks, and I never pass up the opportunity to get one. My favorite is the almond milk tea! The staff is always kind and polite. Parking can be a bit challenging since the lot is small and limited, but the food is definitely worth it. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back again!

The menu is traditional bentos and beef noodle soups, casual dining interior and they have QR code…read moremenus and quick service for ordering Came for the mochi but ended up scoring some traditional Taiwanese bentos and the beef noodle soups. I was super happy to get the mochi it was warm and large portions here :) just like back in Taiwan. We also got sharing bowls & the interior was a bit larger than we expected there were two sides!

I visited El Taro for lunch. Decor seems to be a hodge podge of cute decor and a base decor of a…read morenight market feel. ORDER Spicy beef noodle soup Fried red yeast fish rice Stinky tofu Beef pancake STARS (stand out qualities) -Spicy beef noodle soup was very flavorful, and the meat was very tender. One of the better ones I've had in the Bay Area. -Stinky tofu was another stand out dish. One of the yummiest stinky tofu I've had in the Bay. I'm not usually a fan of stinky tofu but this one won me over as tasty. -Red yeast fish was pretty good as well. And beef pastry was pretty good. Nothing that I would go out of my way for, but it was good. STAIRS (areas of growth) -More promotions like discounts or free food for buying something or coming at a certain time TIPS -There is a big parking lot but can get full since there are a lot of stores and vendors in this mall

Really great authentic chinese food here. I would come here simply for the stinky tofu that is hard…read moreto find here in the states. I also loved the wall with messages about their love for stinky tofu. I'm definitely one of those aficionados!! We ordered a lot of dishes and they were all yummy: *oyster pancake *3 cups flavored chicken & mushroom *stinky tofu *dumplings *pan fried buns *spicy intestines pot *beef pancake roll *sticky rice Would definitely be back for my stinky tofu & taiwanese food fix

I had high hopes, as the Chinese bane of this restaurant is of the famous night market of my home…read moretown. I was not expecting great service as soon as we walked in. It was a bit unorganized and people walking around but not sure where to seat us. We finally got seated and had to wait a while and waved down people a few times to get out orders in. It is okay, I am here for the good, not the service after all. Right? I was disappointed. The oyster pancake was extremely fishy. The rice cake (well not really a cake but inverted sticky rice cup) was cold and where is the pork floss? The chicken rolls were decent, the best dish. I didn't try the fried intestines but was told there were okay. The stinky tofu not really stinky. I think it is because we are in the US and many restaurants stopped selling this due to complaints. I can take that but the dipping sauce was lacking with no garlic flavor. The other items were nothing to write home about. We were waiting for our stir fried seafood noodles and finally waved down someone only to find out it is out, but no one told us. So we ordered pork chop bento as we saw the next table had one and the portion was amazing. Well, someone must have eaten our order in the kitchen as ours was half of the size as what we saw from the other table. The decor was very simple and as with most Asian restaurant it was noisy. But I was there for the food so no problem. But the food didn't deliver.

Taiwan Porridge is an affordable meal with a great variety of options for vegan, vegetarian, and…read moreother palates. Usually to start your order, you pick a base between rice and porridge (the porridge is bland with pumpkin mixed in, which is how it's traditionally prepared and a good balance for the more flavorful dishes, but be aware) and then you can select what ever number of sides from the entrees available in the service pans behind the counter. You can also order some select items as well off the menu, but what's already out there is perfect serviceable on its own. The portions provided per entree have always been fair, and they always give a generous amount of rice/porridge. There's a great lunch deal and late-night dinner discount. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to eat out, but need to keep an eye on your budget.

I honestly can't believe I never knew this place existed! I am a huge fan of porridge, and this is…read moreofficially my new favorite spot. The first thing I noticed is how spacious the restaurant is. It's clean, open, and has a great atmosphere. If you've had a "crazy night out" and are looking to recover from a hangover, this is exactly where you need to be. There's something about that warm, soupy bowl of porridge that just brings you back to life the next day. The best part about this place is the variety. You get your porridge and then you head to the counter to pick out all the different sides to eat with it. We went with a solid mix: Braised Squid Perfectly tender and savory. I got the Chinese Squash with Scrambled Egg which a great, light comfort dish that goes perfectly with the texture of the porridge. Also get the anchovies these added that perfect salty crunch. I can't remember the name for these Crunchy Black Mushrooms but these had a great "snap" to them and were soaked in flavor. If you love Taiwan-style porridge or just need a solid meal to settle your stomach, you have to check this place out. The selection is huge, the portions are great, and I felt 100% better by the time I walked out. I'll definitely be a regular here!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read more Ambiance: 4/5 Stumbled upon this restaurant because I was grabbing matcha nearby! Decided to stop by and check it out. Vibes were clean and casual but also had upscale decor elements. Wontons with Chili Oil Sauce: 5/5 No complaints! It hit the spot. Wontons had the perfect combo of shrimp and pork in each bit I took. Braised Beef Trio Noodle Soup with Handmade noodles: 4/5 Soup was okay, beef was tender, but the noodles were a bit al dente to my liking. I wish it had more sourness to the soup. Needs some pickled veggies. - Sauce for all the Braised items were a bit to salty. Braise Pork Intestine: 4/5 It was alright. Braise Beef Tripe: 3/5 This was veryyyy soft. Braised Egg: 3/5 The egg was overcooked. Braised Bean Curd: 2/5 Didn't realize this was taiwanese bean curd. I was thinking that this would be a thinner version.

I came around 1:45pm on Saturday and didn't have to wait in line. Note that they have a lunch break…read morestarting at 2:30pm. My friends and I each got a beef noodle soup and a pork chop fried rice to share. We also split the century egg with tofu appetizer (15% off with entree order). Ironically enough, the fried rice was my favorite. It was seasoned really well, wasn't too oily, but had that wok aroma. The pork chop was also seasoned well and the meat was high quality. I got the beef shank noodle soup with flat noodles. I am a wider noodle type of gal, but I think I would go with the thin noodles next time. Those feel more inherently "correct" for a beef noodle soup dish. I got 3 decently sized pieces of meat. Meat was really tender. Overall a delicious experience. Definitely one of my favorite beef noodle soup spots in the bay. It was $18 for the beef shank noodle soup. A bit pricier but a decent amount of food.

This review is long overdue! I'm a big fan of Cafe Mei and would definitely consider it one of the…read morebest Taiwanese spots for breakfast. It's a small space with limited seating, but the restaurant is always clean, tidy, and well-stocked. Orders can be placed to go by phone or online, and there's also a convenient kiosk by the entrance for ordering in person. The staff are always so friendly and polite, no matter who is working. The service is very consistent, which I really appreciate. The food and drinks are comforting, delicious, and fulfilling--everything just hits home. My favorites are definitely the crepes, sandwiches, and soy milk. I've ordered from Cafe Mei for both breakfast and lunch, and I've always enjoyed my meals. I would highly recommend Cafe Mei and will definitely continue to support this wonderful local spot. Happy to give Cafe Mei a well-deserved five stars!

never had anything like this. i get their signature pork sandwich and the onion packs a punch (in…read morethe best way). this sandwich is crunchy and sweet and will fill you this cafe is quite endearing also

When you walk in you already know the food is going to be bomb and affordable because it looks a…read morelittle bit outdated and the service is a little bit on the slower side because it's just one person taking orders as well serving people and bringing the food out which is crazy. . Some of the items that we got to try is their sticky rice with a Chinese donut inside with some Park floss and it was so good because it's a little bit different it has a little extra pickle inside which is really great for the little salty crunchy bites texture and flavor. . Also they do have your eggs and Chive pancakes which is really made to order fresh and I love getting it with breakfast item or even a snack as well. . I really enjoyed their oyster noodle soup and I do love the oyster bits inside as well the noodles are a little bit on the longer side and I wish it was a little bit shorter and cut up but the flavor of it is really great and they do have your red vinegar on the table which you can spice it up a little bit. . I really do like the Ambiance here it is really casual to your quick fast Eatery pick up and they have a lot of food that is ready to be picked up as well. If you're looking for something homie and cozy and reminds you of home which is like Taiwanese eat it is a place to go visit in the Bay Area. Hope this helps and thanks for reading and have a yeptastic day.

The Red Oil Wontons (chao shou) really packs flavor! The wontons are wonderfully savory and juicy…read moreinside. The dipping sauce punches your senses with chili oil, vinegar, and garlic. It is kind of spicy and clears your sinuses, so be ready with tissues or napkins! The peanuts and green onions on top provide good crunch and texture to the dish. Each wonton was decent sized, very filling overall. Side note - I like that they double wrapped the container, so it doesn't spill or leak. At the front counter, they have many boxes of apps and side dishes already made and ready to eat. This includes rice dumplings, radish cakes, meatballs (ba wan), rice rolls, poached chicken, pig ear, tofu skin, braised wheat gluten, steamed buns, cucumbers, and black fungus. So convenient to just quickly select some to eat immediately. You can also order fresh hot food from their large menu. They're always busy with long lines, however their service is fast so you don't have to wait long. Most people take their food to go, but there are a few tables inside for dine in too. Very casual environment, kind of a hole in the wall place. It is in the middle of a large shopping center next to Osaka Marketplace with many parking spots. I will be back to try their premade foods!

We came to this Taiwanese restaurant in Milpitas for lunch .,it is famous for their stewed pork…read moreknuckle. My friend order stewed pork knuckles over rice , it also has minced pork , gravy & vegetables . We ordered the pork knuckles with vermicelli noodle soup that cost $2.00 extra than the rice plate . I was disappointed that the soup was from the msg package from instant noodle . I could taste it . It should be the flavorful pork knuckle sauce . No vegetables inside the noodle soups . My friend ordered the pork knuckle over rice had a large portion of minced pork , and extra vegetables ，plus rice . Both order had the same amount of stewed pork knuckles and it was rich in flavor , tender and delicious! It was easy to find parking at the front . Good service . Clean and homely ambience. Review 674

I love Taiwanese food, and this restaurant is pretty good. I always love Taiwanese ground pork rice…read moreso that was great. The tofu went pretty hard as well. I expected a dissent kind of Taiwanese sausage but that's on me for not knowing the menu. Service was good. There was plenty of space on a weekday night. The decor is nice, maybe a bit darker than I expected (dark feels like a fancy restaurant), but there were fun decorations. Were some boxes on a table but I didn't mind.

4.5 stars. Full House is still delicious!…read more This visit we enjoyed the boiled tofu, a Choy with ground pork, and XLB. All were still delicious as ever. The boiled tofu is a fried soft tofu that is taut on the outside but almost custard-like in the middle bathed in a sweet, yet delicate sauce and then topped with cilantro and bonito flakes. Gets us every time. So good. The A choy dish. Was cooked to perfection..still a little crisp to the bite. The addition of braised pork belly was a taste of savoriness that rounded the veggie freshness. The XLB here has always been solid. Nice ratio of filling to broth. The XLN skin here is also on the thinner side. Perfectly done. Glad that this restaurant is making it through the economy when so many in the area have closed.

Decent Taiwanese food with some stands out and must orders, and others are not as impressive…read more Must orders: *Fried Tofu (crispy on outside but super soft on the inside) *Peking Pork Belly with Buns (sooooo good) *Beef Roll Pancake *XLB (their specialty) *Fried Potstickers (Large and crispy) Service is fast, Prices are affordable. Skippable dishes: *Beef Noodle Soup (bland) Next time I'm here, I definitely want to try their taro clay pot soup!

This is my first time at Bing's and it seems like from reviews, there's been a change in ownership…read moreand quality of food. I am no OG attendee but...I personally thought their dumplings were AMAZING! I was craving xiao long baos so bad. Their XLB was the best I've had in the bay--when I bit into the skin, it was a mouthful of delicious broth. Many other XLB spots could barely produce as much broth as Bing's. The skin was also perfectly QQ. We also ordered their classic pork and cabbage dumplings. Wow. So flavorful and clean. They don't skimp on the meat portions here, that's for sure. Lastly, we got their braised beef noodle soup. Noodles were consistent and QQ, though the broth was a little bland. Albeit, this is a dumpling spot after all! Service was great--food came out super fast and water was always refilled. Perhaps the establishment has taken in the feedback already bc tbh I am not seeing what the negative reviews were talking about hahaha! Perfect mom and pop vibes all around! I WILL BE COMING BACK

It's been several years since I've been to Bing's Dumpling, so I was looking forward to coming…read moreback. I had heard there was new ownership and was hoping the XLB would be similar to what I remembered from before. Bing's is a fairly small restaurant, and I remember there usually being a good number of people waiting for a table during my previous visits. Unfortunately, that was certainly not an issue this time. We arrived right at 11am, when they opened, and were the first customers. The workers were still preparing to open, but we were seated. We waited about 5-7 minutes before we were given menus. Around 11:27am, two more parties arrived, and it remained quiet with just us three parties there during our visit. We ordered two orders of the regular pork soup dumplings (XLB). Our server was nice and poured us water, and all of the workers were friendly and kind throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the XLB were disappointing. There was little to no soup inside, the pork filling was dry, and the skin was noticeably too thick. The flavor was still slightly there, which gave me a bit of the taste I remembered, but the thick skin and dryness were too significant to ignore. Overall, this unfortunately did not feel like the same Bing's Dumpling I remember from years ago. I really wanted to like the XLB, but they fell short of what it used to be. The friendly and kind service was definitely a positive, but the XLB were the main reason for the visit, and they just weren't there this time.