This is one of the few authentic Taiwanese "theme" restaurants, with some unique specialties. I was pleasantly surprised that the store nearly full and about half of the patrons were non-Chinese, it's great that more and more people are discovering authentic Taiwanese food. We usually come here for Taiwanese bento and beef noodle soup, and we decided to try something different this time, and everything was good. The highlight was definitely the stinky Tofu, it was perfectly fried and with a nice "stinky" smell, and it was very good. Ok this one is probably not for beginners, as it is likely an acquired taste. The thick noodles was soothing and just what we needed. The satay hot pot was very good, we had enough to bring home and continue to enjoy the next day. I called it a "themed" restaurant because the store was originally modeled after an elementary school 3rd grade classroom, the chairs, tables, bulletin board and blackboard, even the menu is sort of what you might find at a school cafeteria (of course much more fancy), there is a nostalgic, cute feeling for those of us grew up in Taiwan. For everyone else, it's a nice touch if you are into these cultural stuff. read more

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This place is so cute.. Service is quick, you sit down they give you menus and when ready they have a button that calls your server. Food is good and well portioned.. many of the dishes are shareable.. from what I saw from my neighbors. tables are school desks, it's cute.. we ordered shaved ice, and the flavors we had are subtle despite the numerous toppings. They were good but not exactly sweet, they look to be loaded with flavor but both of our very different desserts weren't sweet enough, idk the nutritional information but perhaps it is in the lighter side?? Don't get me wrong it was yummy just so subtle. read more

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Absolutely lost a customer. Frequently come here every so often when I'm craving the classic MSG Taiwanese meals. We have also shared and brought many friends here. Unfortunately we wont't be back because of the terrible service and unsanitary and hazardous conditions the owners keep this restaurant in. Such a disappointment. It was disgustingly humid, hot, sticky and stuffy. Felt like I was at a swamp. When I made a comment they just brushed it off and ignored it. How cheap are the owners to NOT turn on the AC when it's hitting 90s outside. Everything was sticky, the menu, the tables. The cushions on the seats were visibly dirty too. Right when you walk in the whole establishment smelled like shit. Literally like sewage, which smelled like stinky tofu. IYKYK. Restroom wasn't clean either, go figure. Another HUGE health violation occurred as well. There was a dog at another table sitting on the seat as if they're a paying customer. Clearly not a service dog. I absolutely love dogs but not at establishments that serve food that is sitting at the table. Especially if they're not working dogs, clearly this one was not a working dog. I would prefer not to have dog fur in my food. FYI this location violated health code regulations: "Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are allowed in restaurants, but they must remain on the floor, not on seats or tables. Health codes prohibit animals on furniture to prevent contamination." This whole environment of the restaurant and its unsanitary health violations makes me question how clean this restaurant is. Because if it's stuffy and terrible ventilation along with no air conditioning in the dining area how bad is it in the kitchen??? Food made with some sweat. Yum. read more

Ambiance is good and service is fast. The girl who waited on us is really nice n make sure to give us enough time to check s n Nu. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Menu - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

BEST EVER CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! They shook the entire claw machine just for one plush so my kid could get the one he wanted which was stuck in a corner. Also their shaved ice is a must-try! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Milk Carton Plushie - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Friendly staff but service may be slower for dining since it's probably mostly a boba and ice joint, the way it's set up. The classroom theme is done well. For food, the wontons and noodles were okay. You get huge portions for all noodle soups. The oyster omelet is not bad, good ratio of ingredients and sauce. It's a little more fried eggy than average I think, reminded me of one I had at the Taipei 101 food court rather than night market or maybe US Shihlin spots. I wouldn't mind ordering any of these again. The popcorn chicken was dry. The fried tofu had the right stink but zero flavor or seasoning. The boba had mushy pearls and the tea was a bit too milky for me. Also the crazy soup container size trend I feel should have come and gone. No way I can finish that size even if it was good. Now I know what to avoid I wouldn't mind returning but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Oyster Omelet - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I was so surprised to find this place -- I grew up going to the one in Rowland Heights, and I was really sad that it left. The pork chop was light and crunchy. It was tasty! The decor was also spot on, just like an old Taiwanese classroom read more

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When you are feeling lazy to cook and you don't want fast food, Class 302 is such a great option. Easy order placement and pick up. The food comes well prepared and still tastes as good as if you ate it there. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Thai Tea blended milk frosty with Honey Boba. - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Excellent customer service. Nice spot to grab dessert, plenty of parking in the shopping center. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Summer Farm Milk Snow - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Class 302 Cafe is a very popular Taiwanese restaurant chain. This spot in Cerritos is very well run, and I highly recommend it. I've been coming recently for late night dinners, and the servers are very friendly. It's always pretty popular at night, so there are many tables taken up. It's a lively environment with fun music! This time, I tried the Spicy Pork Bone Soup with Wontons and the Fried Intestine. I actually really enjoyed both of them! The Fried Intestine in particular was very well made. The Spicy Pork Bone Soup with Wontons tasted like Malatang. I really liked the flavor of the soup. It also came with plenty of wontons and noodles. Overall, Class 302 continues to be an excellent place for great food! read more

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Decided on some boba for a dessert and Class 302 Cafe was conveniently there. Service was nice and friendly. Ordered at the counter, and drinks were out in under 10 minutes. Cozy and warm, nice liveliness to the place. Feels like a casual spot or a homey comfort spot! Got the 302 Milk Tea with grass jelly as an add-on. Average milk tea, nothing special. Average amount of ice, could be considered as too much for some people. A little too sweet initially for my liking but not overbearing and I'm not sure if they make adjustments because I didn't look into it or ask. I'd say that their original sweetness is like 80-90% level compared to the trendy affordable boba shops, and when the ice melts, it tastes 60-70% sweetness, which should be fine but it's just a bit bland when the ice completely melts for me (my preference is 60-80% sweetness for reference). For about $7, their small is worth it for 32oz, which is more than enough and a good deal for me. Can't say I'd recommend for taste and quality but for nostalgia, convenience, and quantity, I'd say it's a good option when you're in the area. I hope to stop by and try their food next time! read more

Class 302 Cafe - small 302 Milk Tea w/ grass jelly - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

"Sit wherever you like", so we do. "Not this table, it's for bigger groups". That gave us the best laugh, specifically the area he pointed after, all the tables were extra dirty, with plates from previous patrons. So we sat on the 1 clean table available. We had the shaved ice. He only brought one spoon even tho he knew we were sharing. So I got up and got an extra one. We were almost done, and the waiter brings the 2 cups and spoons, lol. We told him it wasn't needed, he apologized for forgetting to bring it. The shaved ice was delicious, the place is either under staffed or staff needs better training. read more

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Came here on Saturday around 6pm. It was almost full when we came. The restaurant is themed like a classroom so for taller people, you will not be able to cross your legs under the table. We always get the cold noodles with chicken which already got finished before the pork rib fried came to our table. It's delicious and refreshing on a hot day. The sauce is on the side so you can adjust it to your liking. The fried rice is great as well. The breading on the pork is crispy and the pork is soft. For dessert we built our own shaved ice. Strawberry ice with mango, mochi, taro, red bean, and egg pudding. The mango was super sweet, the taro pieces were quite big, and the mochi pieces are chewy and the texture is so satisfying. The red bean is standard. The egg pudding was hidden under the ice and was good as well. This place is a great place to come by to try some taiwanese cuisine. The place is always pretty busy in the front theres always people getting boba. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I've never tried the food at Class 302--I usually just come for the boba. It holds a bit of nostalgia for me since I used to visit the Irvine location all the time for their self-serve toppings, so it has a special place in my memory. That's why I was a bit sad about my recent experience. Ordering here is super simple. They offer a wide variety of foods, drinks, desserts, and snacks. This time, I just got a drink since my friend and I came by for an after-dinner sweet treat. After ordering, we waited in the small waiting area, and the drinks came out pretty quickly. We sat outside to enjoy our drinks. It looked like most of the indoor seating is reserved for customers who are dining in. It's definitely been a while since I've had Class 302 drinks, and honestly, it tasted a bit watery and just not like I remembered. A little disappointing, but still a nice place to stop by for a quick treat, as I heard the desserts are pretty good and maybe I'll give it another go. read more

Class 302 has a special place in my heart. In the world of bingsu, shave ice and shaved ice - shaved snow will always win! It's special and the perfect icy and creamy texture. Their mochi, mango and fruits are always a good choice too. My go to is the milk flavor because it's light but creamy. Mango is my 2nd choice, I'm due for the green tea revisit. As for class 302's food - the soups, appetizers and rice dishes are all comfort foods. Although the last time I got the popcorn chicken is was way to salty so just a heads up on this one. Boba drinks are also great and I saw they have a jasmine milk tea special. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Always a pleasure coming here! Been coming here for about 5 years and the service has always been solid! Food is great! My favorite is the spicy chicken filet fried rice since it has a little bit of mala spice. The dining area can get pretty packed during peak hours, but lunch is usually pretty open. Also, for any boba lovers, the serving sizes for the drinks are massive. read more

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Great food and beverages. Teas were really good. Popcorn chicken and noodles were bomb too. Seats are a little small to create the classroom aesthetic but great experience overall. read more

The beef noodle soup is so good!! Also cute concept, the tables are classroom desks :) Haven't had the boba here yet - but it's a build your own/ very customizable. Give the food here a try if you're in the area. read more

We stopped here for a drink while waiting for seats for a restaurant in the plaza. When we walked in, the place was quaint and we were tempted to stay and eat here instead as their menu looked interesting. However, we decided to stick to our original plan and wait to be called. Ordering was simple and everyone was able to find something on their drink menu that interested us. Service was quick once we flagged someone to come help us and our order came out soon. We went outside to enjoy our drinks and wait for our seats. I did not enjoy my drink (regular milk tea, less sweet with boba), and thought it tasted pretty watered down. The boba pearls did not have much flavor and had a much softer (mushy) consistency than I like. I ended up throwing half of it away. My friends didn't really like theirs either. Maybe we just didn't pick out the right drinks. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Class 302 was recommended by friends for their spicy pork bone noodle soup, large boba tea drinks, and humongous shaved ice. The shaved ice is so large that 4-6 people could share it. The interior decor is reminiscent of a classroom with desks, drawings on the wall, both backed chairs and stools. We selected the Spicy Pork Noodle Soup combo with popcorn chicken as the side. The soup a solid 3-Star broth. It has umami, it does have some slight creaminess from bone proteins, but it is a simple one-note flavor. If you want deep and complex soup I suggest checking out YGF Malatang nearby. Here at Class 302 the egg noodle portions are more than any other soup places I can think of, so my picture has a high liquid level that deceptively hides the egg noodles. Popcorn chicken is lightly breaded, less crunchy but certainly healthier. It comes with a sweet and sour dipping sauce, but I also enjoyed it as is or with the extra pork chop sauce from other dish. The second item ordered was the Taiwanese braised pork chop bento box. Pork chop was slightly fatty, medium-heavy brown sauce that was tasty first five bites but slightly salty on the last five. Bento comes with rice and three sides. Rice has some minced beef on top for extra flavor. Both green beans and cabbage/mushroom sides were both generic stir-fried approaches, and the curry potatoes tasted like a packet but I really enjoyed their flavor and texture. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Braised Pork Chop Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Got the spicy pork bone broth noodles. Very flavorful and good spice. The combo comes with choice of protein, so very good deal. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Spicy noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Our green tea ice was expensive but we still enjoyed it. Curious why other 302 dont carry ice.

Class 302 has significantly improved from the previous years. Service is good and they have a bell on each table that you can ring to get the waiters attention. Food: this place has my favorite beef noodle soup in Cerritos. I get it with thin noodles and it's delicious. The broth is very traditional and the same as what you would get in Taiwan. Appetizers: Braised tofu- so simple but classic staple. It's drizzled with a thick soy sauce glaze. BBQ corn- just like street corn with an umami sauce Popcorn chicken- love it here! I get it with the powder spice on the side. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Bugs! So gross in my beef stew noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

This place has lasting power. It's been awhile since I've stopped by and they're still serving huge shaved ice treats as well as Taiwanese foods. Service was friendly and good. Cute vibe in the sprit of a classroom of course. read more

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My family loves coming here since their have a wide variety of selections. I typically order their popcorn chicken bento which comes with rice and 2-3 sides (broccoli, radishes, squash, etc.). They also have miso soup, hotpots, and dim sum. They're popular for their shaved ice as well which can be shared with many people. Their drink selection also varies from milk teas, fruit teas, and smoothies. I love how the interior decor resembles that of a typical classroom. It does get busy on the weekends so prepare to wait. They're also a great takeout option. read more

Class 302 Cafe - 302 Milk Tea, 2 Popcorn Chicken Bento Box, Miso Udon Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Their service has definitely improved - attentive, friendly, and helpful. Food is good as usual - still our go-to spot for Taiwanese food and shaved ice. There may be a bit of waiting on the weekends but overall the wait was definitely manageable and worth it. read more

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Aw, this is Class 302 on South St is still here?? The last photos I posted on Yelp were from 2014! It's great to see some things didn't change - the decor, the chalkboard menu, the tables, the chairs, bowls, etc. I stopped by recently (now 2024) to see if they still had really good shaved snow, and they still do! The prices have gone up since ten years ago, but I'm glad to know the dessert is still good. The milk tea is still good. Hot almond milk tea still hits the spot on a cold evening. At my visit, they were really busy, but I feel like the server guys did a good job trying to stay sane. Parking in this plaza is so bad. There are so many patrons always. You can find empty spots if you park farther from the stores. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathrooms available. read more

Class 302 Cafe - mango snow - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came by for a drink around 5/5:30pm on a weekday. It was very empty, probably since it was before peak dinner time. I was greeted right away and was able to look at their drink menu on the wall to figure out what I wanted. Staff is friendly and able to answer any/all questions. I ended up ordering their milk tea and honey lemon green tea. Both drinks were of good quality, so I'll be back! Since I came before the peak dinner rush, there were some available parking spots in the plaza. It would be hard to find parking on the weekends and during peak meal times though, so be aware! Class 302 has food available, but I haven't tried it. I'll have to be back to try their food since everyone else seems to enjoy it. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Order Counter/Entry - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Drinks were huge, just as big as the shaved ice!!! We ordered two enough for 5-6 people to share. The service and ambiance were ok. read more

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Class 302 always has a sort of nostalgia factor for me. I love the little classroom seating and design of the restaurant. Their food hits so close to home with delicious Taiwanese dishes made to perfection. We got the special stew and pork chop fried rice. Both came out piping hot and fresh! I love the consistency and rich flavor of the special stew. And the crispiness of the pork chop is just perfect. Love this place so much!! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Special Stew - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Plentiful menu with huge, huge portions, lots of Taiwanese menu items - oyster pancake, beef noodle soup, etc. Most items have meat, including the vegetable dishes. Kids enjoyed the buzzer used to call the waitstaff. Clean and casual. If you want a jug size of boba this is the place for you! read more

OG spot this restaurant always has the best popcorn chicken combo. Price has gone up since I first moved to Cerritos but it still has the same quality and service that I appreciate so much. read more

We've been loyal customers for years, even driving out to this location ever since the Rowland Heights spot closed. But after this most recent experience, we won't be coming back. We placed an order that included popcorn chicken, which we did not receive. We realized this as soon as arrived home and opened both bags. After calling the restaurant, an employee said they would bring it up to the manager William for a refund, and we also emailed their general email for transparency. In response, we got a message from William that was not only unnecessary but also disappointing. He mentioned that their CCTV footage confirmed the chicken was packed, and their staff double-checked everything. He then added, "we are in no way accusing anybody of lying." This statement felt out of place and unnecessary, given the extensive lengths William went through to overexplain their investigation into our order, especially considering we simply did not receive what we paid for. We simply reached out to let their business know we didn't receive our full order and wanted a refund for what we didn't receive and paid for, yet they felt the need to mention CCTV footage and staff verification, which made it seem like they were doubting our claim. By focusing on their internal processes, it felt like William were subtly shifting the responsibility to us to prove that the item wasn't in the bag when we received it. Instead of simply addressing our concern and resolving it, William's response implied that the mistake must have occurred elsewhere, indirectly placing the burden on us to prove otherwise. Even though he admitted in the end that it was their fault, the focus on verifying everything on their end made it seem like they were covering their own bases and that onus was on us to prove the chicken wasn't in the order, which is not the kind of treatment we expect as loyal customers. A better approach would have been to simply say, "We're sorry you didn't receive your popcorn chicken, and we'll take care of the refund immediately." As paying customers, we expect to get what we paid for. To clarify: we received two bags: one with three drinks and another with two styrofoam boxes (oyster omelet, bacon fried rice, and the accompanying sauce). There was no popcorn chicken. Yet somehow, William's message implied otherwise. For a local business we've supported for years, this interaction was incredibly disappointing. After being treated this way, we've decided not to return. We welcome Class 302 to show us the CCTV footage that shows our entire order was placed in the two bags we were given. Loyal customers should never be made to feel this way. read more

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********************************** Back story of this whole experience. We went inside the restaurant and ordered our food/drinks Togo. We got 3 drinks, Taiwanese oysters omelet with sauce, popcorn chicken, and spicy bacon fried rice. Abby, the cashier put in our order. She was the one who also gave us our drinks and food in the bag. When we got home, we realized (after driving 45 min back home) we didn't get our popcorn chicken order when we opened Togo bag. Therefore, my boyfriend called the restaurant and spoke to Elyssa. She stated that she'll call the manager and "take care of it" but didn't know exactly what will happen. My boyfriend just asked for a refund of the popcorn chicken since we didn't receive it at all. He asked and offered her if we need to send pictures of our food and receipt. She none was needed. My boyfriend also emailed the store about this situation in case nothing gets resolved. We quickly got the response of William, the store manager. (I'll post the email William sent us in the photo section.) He basically called us liars that we did get our full order! He stated he saw in CCTV and called his staff stating that they packed all of our order, including the popcorn chicken. I don't know where it is in the bag cuz it certainly wasn't in the bag it came in. I really really want to see the CCTV footage and prove to William and the staff that it wasn't packed in the Togo bag that Abby handed to me before I left. I want to add, in the email back from William, he did state he is going to refund the popcorn chicken but his response in the email was very rude, accusatory, and passive aggressive stating everything was done right on their end but blaming us. (See picture of email). ****** When we got to go and brought it home, they completely didn't give us our Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken!!! We didn't look and drove off heading home. We don't live near this area. It took us 45 min to drive here especially to this place cuz we were craving it. We have proof from our receipt that we paid for the popcorn chicken. We called stating we didn't receive it. Spoke to Elyssa on phone and she will talk to her manager. We actually asked them to give a refund for it. Sucks we didn't get what we ordered. They should have checked our order for us in the first place. It sucks they closed the Rowland Heights one and I have to drive all the way to Cerritos. ********************************** ^^Besides this situation, this restaurant has a rule if you sit down at the table----you have to spend a minimum of $4 per person.^^ They're very famous for Taiwanese Shaved Ice. The shaved ice is so good! It's a very smooth ice milky texture that you can't find anywhere else. It's very different from binsoo (Korean style shaved ice). I personally like the Taiwanese shaved ice better. Highly suggest coming here to try it. Another favorite is their popcorn chicken. They offer no spicy, mild, medium, or spicy option. Don't get the Taiwanese Oyster Omelet, the oyster is fishy. However the omelet itself was good. Spicy Bacon Fried Rice is too salty in my opinion. The boba teas are really good. Not too sweet. Boba is perfectly sweet and chewy. Service is slow on the weekends. I think they need 1 more person to help with service. Cuz sometimes when tables get full and people ordering Togo, it gets pretty busy with the waiter not serving water for more than 15 min. Parking can get crowded during the weekend. Restrooms available inside for customers. read more

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Me and my husbands favorite place to go! Love the classroom style cafe vibes - from the desks to the chalkboard it gives a nostalgic but super fun feel to eat here. Staff is always so incredible sweet. Personally love the food here (don't think high end, but more of really solid comfort food). The noodle combo with the popcorn chicken is my favorite. Definitely popcorn chicken and the snow ice is my favorite thing in the world and what keeps us coming back time and time again! read more

First time trying this place. Service was 5 stars, but the food did not impress at all!!! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Spicy dumplings- skin was too firm; seafood noodles was too wet; stinky tofu was hard; popcorn chicken too salty - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Decided to give this place a try since we wanted to give the kids an opportunity to try Taiwanese shaved ice. Ambiance is a children's classroom, so there's a bit to look at if it's your first time. Pros: got the mango shaved ice and it is amazing. Super ripe mangos and soft mochi surrounds a mountain of soft, fluffy mango shaved ice. The mango flavor is melded with the ice so its like almost ice cream and not that fruit flavored syrup on stop of crunchy ice you find at the supermarket in the fresh seafood aisle (which is why I can't stand with slushies). The bottom has silky sweet tofu that even my kids enjoyed. They ate until they got too cold, waited a bit to warm up and continued again. Cons: we waited at least 40 mins after ordering without even receiving water. Two large tables that arrived after us received their order before we did. I knew the food was slow from my review last year, but what the heck! We flagged down a server and apparently our order never went into the system. They expedited our shaved ice order and comped it free (my drink was still charged but it's fine). It came out about 5 mins later. We ended up staying well past the kids bed time due to the wait, but the dessert was dang good and appreciate their efforts in rectifying the issue. Would return again. Hopefully third time's the charm. Edit: I realize I have 5 check ins but the first two was like a decade ago so I don't remember it. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

We wanted to have late dinner. They were open until 10pm when everyone else in the strip mall was closing. I ordered the oyster cake. Came out lukewarm. Asked them to heat it up. There were no other customers and there were 3 people in the counter. Food from kitchen should be piping hot when served. When it came back, the ends were no longer crispy. What a letdown. My kids ordered the bento box. They said it was nice. Giving them an extra star or two coz they were open until late and saved us from hunger. But please, serve your food HOT. read more

Class 302 Cafe - I love oyster cake. This one...Came out lukewarm instead of piping hot. Didn't enjoy it as I was anticipating. - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

The restaurant boasts a cute, asian school-room vibe, and while the tables & chairs can be a bit uncomfortable the FOOD makes it all worth it. What we ordered: * Spicy Shrimp & Pork Wonton Noodle soup * Taiwanese popcorn chicken (medium spice) * 302 Milk Tea Everything was above and beyond what we expected and SOOO SOO delicious. It's no wonder the restaurant was as busy as it was at 8:30pm! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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The pork chop was very tasty and the green tea honey was hot and delightful. The oyster pancakes are a must try. I can't wait to go back to try everything. The service was amble but sufficient. Don't forget to check in for a discount on the drinks but present before you order or maybe order and close out the bill first. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Pork chop over rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Cerritos, California