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    Formosa Bento

    4.6 (137 reviews)
    ModerateTaiwanese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for groups

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    Gabby R.

    Good portions! I had the braised beef shank bento that came with three sides (2 veggies and 1 tofu) and rice. It was delicious.

    Enrique D.

    Pretty good taiwanese food..... plus it isn't as expensive as you would think. So here's the deal.... it's a place you go to for taiwanese "bento-ish" meals. You get there and line up / pay at the kiosk. Good news no need for tips here. Probably because it's incorporated in the prices ... which is a plus. They have a number of choices for meals and, i'm pretty happy with the them and the price. So the bento's have an assortment of side dishes that come with them... Since , i went for to-go .... i just got bowls. These do not have sides but they do come with the protein, rice , and stir fried cabbage... so pretty good meal already... I particularly liked the chicken - ginger scallion.... the sauce made the dish.... their porkchop were pretty good too. Ambiance wise, they do have a number of tables and chairs available... And yes, it's pretty much self serve... claygo :) Oh and they do have platters for parties... and drinks/ sweet stuff as well to check out. In anycase, will definitely be back ....

    Egg Fried Rice with Pork Chop
    Lawrence P.

    Saw a few videos of this place on TikTok and was excited to have another Taiwanese spot in the area. I ordered online, but the restaurant has a kiosk inside for dine-in. I personally love ordering through kiosks - and wish more fast casual places offered this. Popcorn chicken - they give you a huge portion and nice sized chunks of chicken. On top of the basil they also prepare it with some whole garlic cloves, which I loved. Flavor was fantastic though I wish it was spicier. Fried rice with pork chop - fried rice was definitely on the stickier side. I prefer a drier texture but the flavor was good. I'm a sucker for egg fried rice and this hit the spot. Pork chop was also super flavorful. Nice light batter. Cut into bite size slivers. Fried noodles - pretty typical stuff. Again the portions here are very generous so you're getting bang for your buck. They use napa cabbage in their noodles so gives you that nice bit of sweetness. Really good food. Good prices. This is definitely a great option for Taiwanese.

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    Peter C.

    The food is very delicious. We had the Taiwanese sausage bento and the popcorn chicken bento. The food was plenty and very tasty. Will come back often.

    Good amount of shrimp provided. I counted 9 pieces. Didn't like the Choi tasted like the wok.
    Annie F.

    I was craving a garlic butter shrimp burrito but I couldn't find anything nearby that could really hit that spot for me. So let's go Asian style, it's my first time ordering here I called in my order and ordered the butter garlic shrimp bento plus the radish pork soup. When I arrived in around 20 mins the lady seemed to be a bit confused on why my order was labeled "delivery" and she thought I had already paid. She was about to hand the food to me when I took out my card to pay she was confused and had to ask the other staff to ring me up. Minor confusion I didn't mind but she also just grabbed my card w a greasy glove. She apologized for getting food oils on my card and it wasn't a big deal but I didn't think that was very sanitary if she wanted to continue to use that glove. The spot is in a little plaza across from Costco. I didnt sit down to eat but it was pretty empty and I would've stayed if I wasn't on my lunch break. I'm really digging the flavor on the bento. The amount they gave was really satisfying: it had two types of green veggies like cabbage and some carrot Stir fry Choi. This is what I would subtract 1 star for. The stir fried choi tasted like the grill. Like they kept using the same grill or wok without cleaning it. Upon closer inspection, I saw lil black dots of the wok/grill on this item. I just ate some of it and didn't finish that part. Tasted more fire grill burnt than I would've liked, although the presentation was nice, I don't think that was what they were aiming for with that burnt grill taste. then they also had this king oyster saucy mushroom in the center of the bento. That was gooooood. The shrimp was a flavor bang it really hit the spot for me. I loved getting the rice all saucy with that garlicky butter pepper flavor. They didn't skimp out on the amount of shrimp either. I counted 9 pieces of shrimp. It's headless tail on shrimp so don't forget to remove the tails! Unless u like crunchy lol. They did that shrimp butter garlic flavor mixed w onions so well!! I also really enjoyed the spicy mustard greens on top of the rice and wished that they put a bit more of that in it. My total came out to be around $20. I haven't tried the pork radish soup yet but maybe I'll update my review after I try it. I'm just already pretty full. I would definitely come back for a casual lunch. They seem to have many bento style options. I would love to try a different option next time.

    Elizabeth S.

    I came here after shopping at Costco in the same plaza. I usually get their popcorn chicken bento box to-go. They have kiosks and you can order ahead on their website. It comes with sauteed cabbage, steamed bok choy, mapo tofu, and rice with minced pork. The side dishes were seasoned nicely and the popcorn chicken was crispy and not too salty. The staff is nice and the place is clean.

    Braised beef shank bento / Taiwanese fried pork chop bento / Fresh kumquat lemon green tea
    Sherry C.

    This is the newest Taiwanese spot in town and locals are already lining up for it. Being Taiwanese, I'm proud to say it's got all the core elements of that Taiwanese hospitality--self-service AKA no tipping, kind and gracious service, and, of course, BANGIN' food. They specialize in what they call railroad bento boxes, vintage-style drinks like kumquat lemon green tea made from real fruits, and even traditional Taiwanese desserts like tofu pudding. I had to get the classic fried pork chop in my bento and this really satisfied my major food withdrawals coming back from Taiwan. But the SIDES omg. Usually side dishes that come like this are prettyyy forgettable but I might've liked the sides like the mapo tofu and king oyster mushroom more than the entrees. I even ordered another bento to go and had to sneak a bite of the wok-fried braised beef shank. Thanks for reading! ^-^

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    Fiona T.

    新到 Chino Hills的正宗台式便當美食,$15便當包湯和任飲飲品,還免小費! Tired of paying 15 to 20% tips every time, but still want real quality food ! not fast food? Formosa Bento just landed in Chino Hills! Their bentos are only $15, and that already includes soup and unlimited drinks . yes, black tea and winter melon tea too! It's self-serve, so no tipping needed They mainly serve authentic Taiwanese railway bentos, cooked by real Taiwanese chefs. We tried the sweet & sour chicken, crispy chicken leg, salmon, shrimp -all crunchy, flavorful, and super generous in portion! Popcorn chicken and beef shank? not overly salty, just like what you'd get in Taiwan. It's the kind of meal that makes everyone happy !perfect for families, quick lunch, or even a chill solo dinner. Located right inside Costco Plaza, just off the 60 freeway ,so whether you're shopping or just passing by, don't miss this hidden gem IG: socalhkfoodies

    Jessica W.

    如果生活裡沒有瑣事,只有風花雪月,我想所有女人都可以是溫柔,漂亮,又善解人意的,想想年輕時的笑容,永遠都是毫無保留的,多懷念那個曾經的自己,其實風雨本來就是人生的主色,沒有人是輕鬆走過來的,只不過我們都用不同的方式,慢慢的長大了~ 介紹Chino hills 的新餐廳,在 以前打狗的位置, 叫Formosa Bento , 一聽就知道是我們台式的便當啦,走進來乾淨, 清爽,感覺就很舒服,走的是平民價位,佛心的價格, 14 , $15 ,就一份便當,還有一個清湯,還能夠有一杯飲料呢, 自助式的點餐方式,點了酥炸雞腿, 好吃, 朋友的牛小排味道也很好, 配菜大方, 份量給的很足,我這個很台又節省的朋友說吃的很滿意, 跟我說,今天來這不錯, 現在又多了個地方可以吃飯了

    Oct 2025
    wendy l.

    This is located in the same plaza as Meet Fresh by Costco. It's very convenient to pick up some quick bento boxes meals after Costco. Plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There are around 10 tables if you want to dine in, very clean. You order at the kiosk right when you walk in and they will call your number when your food is ready. Your meal comes with a complementary drinks (black tea or winter melon). If you dine in, there are self serve stations where you can fill the drinks at the drink station. You can also order online through the link listed on Google. The portion is very generous and big. I ordered the popcorn chicken combo and braised chicken leg combo. There are side dishes that come with the bento box. They were both very good. I would definitely come back again to try other bento boxes.

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    cookie w.

    Nice new restaurant addition to the Chino Hills community. The restaurant is clean and spacious with lots of seating. Self ordering machines makes it quick and convenient. Service is friendly. Each bento comes with one main dish, three side dishes, a soup, and a drink. Very filling Fried pork chop rice and fried chicken rice were done nicely, the meat was well seasoned and not too dry. Garlic shrimp rice has a very buttery taste. It came with 8 medium size shrimps, good deal for the price. Taiwanese sausage was very juicy and full of flavor. Highly recommend this place for quick meal option.

    Love everything about this place! Very convenient and super delicious. Nice and clean. Good for lunch and dinner!
    Fangfang W.

    Love this place soooo much! Would love to come back again! Good for lunch and dinner, good for parties as well. Super convenient! Strong recommend it!

    Popcorn chicken and stewed pork bento boxes. I love the sides that come with it!  Yum!

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