Formosa has a lunch special that is the bomb when it comes to the value and the food. It's a bargain! I love the hot and sour soup! And any of the lunch dishes are very good. The service is top notch as well, attentive and efficient. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. I today's world of high price lunches costing more than $20, its great to find a place that gives me value for my $. Lunch for $12.95 includes choice of soups, a fried chicken wing, chice of entree,and choice of fried or white rice. Fortune cookie is a bonus! read more

The deliciousness of Formosa's food does not change! We were there for lunch today and got the lunch special: I had the sesame chicken entree and my husband had the Formosa chicken/ shrimp. The lunch special comes with the entree, soup (including fried wontons), chicken wing, rice and a little fried biscuit for $12.95. It was all just perfectly cooked and came out in a timely manner. read more

See all

Had another great meal. Their Lunch specials really hit the spot with the appetizer and soup added in. Hard working folks who open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But note they're closed from 2 pm - 4 pm. read more

See all

My wife and I have dined here dozens of times, and have reviewed Formosa highly favourably. Last evening...different. Their hot-and-sour soup, which once I thought the best in town, was FAR more hot than tasty. The lemon chicken we ordered seemed not to have been anywhere near a lemon. Breading was mushy--not a bit of crunch. The "Romeo & Juliet," beyond having a bizarre name for a Chinese dish, came drenched in an oddly flavourless, thick, gelatinous sauce, as if the chef had cheaped out by using whole sacks of corn starch. On the upside, the snow peas were PERFECT. Service was polite, agreeable, and professional. We very much like this restaurant's friendly atmosphere. Not giving up on them, but we surely felt let down this time. Formosa holds sentimental value for us, and we WANT to like it. read more

My wife and I dined here again last night and it is always very good. We had fried won ton for appetizer. Main courses: Kung Pow Chicken and Moo Shu Pork. We always have enough left to bring home for another meal. read more

My go to for Chinese takeout. Love the shrimp egg rolls- absolutely divine! The fried rice is also simple yet flavorful.

Nice portions for the price. Consistent flavors every time. Nice atmosphere and service.

Good food, can't complain. Chicken in the fried rice was a little dry. The egg drop soup is not thick, which is normally a concern of mine but it was good. read more

See all

"Authentic Chinese cuisine with rich flavors, generous portions, and outstanding service. A must-visit!"

Revisited Formosa and was wondering why it took me so long to come back. Got the family dinner with sweet and sour chicken and snow pea chicken. Great flavor great price. Will not wait so long to come back. Oh the vegetables soup is the best. read more

Great Chinese restaurant love the springs rolls they are the best in town, make sure you order the sweet and sour sauce on the side. Their chicken fried rice is also good and they give a generous portion. Friendly staff and if you order Togo your food will be packaged nicely and there is hardly any waiting time. read more

Outstanding service and food for an unbeatable price. I came here for lunch and was impressed at the quality and servings for an $11 lunch. They start with an eggroll and fried chicken wing, then egg drop soup, then the entree. All was made from scratch in house and excellent. read more

The best Chinese food in Memphis. Always delicious every time. The service is amazing.

I've been a fan of Formosa for close to 20 years but since moving away from the Memphis area I haven't had the opportunity to visit. Now back in Memphis for the weekend and stopped in. This restaurant is now better than I ever. The lunch specials we tried today was sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken and beef and broccoli. All 3 entrees were a 10 out of 10. Great Formosa customer service and atmosphere to go along with great food. I highly recommend if you're in the area. Wish I had pics to show but we ate it all. read more

My family and I have' always loved Formosa's food. And it's consistently delicious. Dishes that we've eaten for years still taste wonderful. The staff is always friendly. We often do take-out. But the ambiance of the restaurant is very attractive and pleasant. read more

The green pepper beef was amazing! The service was great! I highly recommend this restaurant. For lunch, they give you a piece of chicken and spring roll. The egg drop soup is hot and tasty and the crispies are fresh. I love Asian food and was extremely satisfied! read more

Always consistent. Good food and service. Hot and sour soup is my favorite in the city.

I live in Memphis because I have to and every place I have went to eat out at has been absolutely horrible... over priced... horrible service.. like the absolute worse imaginable... I was shocked when I caved and decided to try take our form this highly rated place not far away from where I live... It's very good... above avg good... like I felt while eating it I wasn't in this blind spot of Gods view hell hole Memphis!!! Anyways... it's great food perfectly seasoned... professional staff and can't wait to go eat in person this weekend with family... Take a chance and try it you won't be sorry :) read more

I ordered Formosa on Christmas Day. Which was weird for me. My mother used to come order food for us, and she'd always come to this exact location. And the food I remembered then was a bit pricy because everything is made to order, but is high quality and consistent. My mother passed away years ago and this is my first time on this side of Memphis since then. So Formosa hasn't been in any of my conversations for a very long time. Obviously I no longer have my mother but this was an awesome way to remember her because Formosa you were there for me on Christmas. Not only that, this was the largest order I've ever ordered here and it fed 3 grown men. 2-3 times. And it was excellent. I used to work at a Chinese restaurant in West Hollywood and I've tasted some pretty good/authentic Chinese food... And I'd have to be honest, Formosa can compete with anyone. I definitely recommend. read more

Formosa Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food and service while eating in is very good. Food portions are big and I always have some to enjoy later.

Fresh ingredients, cooked to order, never been disappointed, perfect temperature, owner and staff are attentive, just a good experience

Great food and helpful polite staff. Takeout is fast and accurate which a lot of take out restaurants are not. Order from them several times a year when craving great Chinese food. read more

Went there for lunch. They have various lunch specials to choose from. Their fried chicken wings are the best! The service was fast and the wait staff is friendly. The place is clean and bright with alot of windows. I never been there for dinner. I recommend this place for lunch. read more

I had such high hopes for this place. What a let down. We're from NYC, we know both gourmet and American Chinese food. IT was a rainy day today, so why not sack out with some amazing Lo Mein, and other "americanized" Chinese food?!? First, their Lo Mein is thick pasta noodles, versus the small/medium size noodle associated with a true Lo Mein dish. Awful flavor, the vegetables are diced or small, they are big chunks of carrots and snow peas. Who does this? The pork was tender, and was big pieces, which is nice, but, again, just didn't work with the dish. There was more veggies/pork than noodles.... Mongolian Beef - grey meat, flavorless sauce. Giant chunks of beef and more green onions than meat. Steamed dumplings - epic failure here. The meat is bland, the dipping sauce is not that sweet/tangy sauce one is used to. It's also considered an entree and is served on a bed of vegetables (not upset over that part, but just not needed). Hunan chicken - terrible. Chicken itself was nice strips of chicken, but the dish was a huge disappointment. Asked for egg rolls, they were vegetable spring rolls with a piece of shrimp in there. There is no Genera Tso's Chicken either. If you're looking for good Chinese, stick to Wangs or Mosa (more fusion). read more

Website states they're open for lunch and dinner. When we drove out to the location, they are not open for inside dining at dinner, only at lunchtime. Why? read more

Staff is always courteous and professional. The food is outstanding and always fresh. A little pricey but worth it. I recommend this restaurant highly read more

I like this place. I like it more every time I go. List of reasons why: Hot and Sour soup is fantastic Fried Rice is really good, perfectly cooked The prices are modest for what you receive You get a bonus chicken wing with lunch special I have never looked for soy sauce any time I dined The chicken is recognizable and cooked nicely The veggies are fresh They will make your dish mild, medium, or spicy The spices and cooking techniques are great The spring rolls are homemade and very tasty I've always had fantastic service, team service I drink lots of water and it never even gets low They cook it all fresh and fast I feel good eating at a place with a long history It's most definitely family run I like eating off of glass... Not sure why Oh yea, that damn Hot and Sour soup!!! I'm sure there is more to appreciate, but that's what I've got tonight folks. Like I said, I like it, if you go here based off my recommendation good. If it sucks, it's not my fault, it's yours, you probably have a poor outlook on life or something. read more

See all

It was sooo good ! This was my first time Ordering and I was very impressed! I just wish they had gave me more than one soy sauce ! I'll be ordering again. ! read more

Formosa Chinese Restaurant - Sweet and sour chicken delicious ! - Chinese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great food and great service. Kung pao beef was great. I would definitely recommend going here.

Another excellent lunch from Formosa. This isn't the best Asian food I've ever eaten, and it's not the most food I've ever gotten for my money, but dad gum, it's good, and I got lots of different things. For those places that serve on paper and plastic, who don't want to wash dishes, I counted 10 dishes on my table that had to be washed. Not including silverware and not including the condiment stuff on my table, they brought me ten dishes just for lunch. That shows hard work and dedication. Great food for a great price. These guys are all right. And they do have sweet tea now. read more

See all

Awful. Beef was slimey. Broccoli was under cooked and unchewable. Will never go back or recommend.

Don't order the sesame chicken, it's not like any other sesame chicken around here. It is deep fried strings of chicken with a cold sweet sauce on the side- absolutely NOT what I wanted when I ordered. read more

Formosa Chinese Restaurant - Sesame Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A family favorite. Always stop by here for the spicy Szechuan shrimp, soup and spring rolls when I'm back home in Memphis visiting family. The lunch specials are a great deal but I prefer the dinner portion and extra spring rolls so I can enjoy it twice. read more

The last time I had Chinese food, it was in NYC/Chinatown/Dim Sum authentic insanity. I'm a big time Chinese food snob and only go out of my way for the real stuff these days. My Memphis family chose Formosa as our gathering spot for an early dinner last night (since they all really like it). It's definitely an old-school Chinese "restaurant" with white linen tablecloths under glass; food served on large oval metal plates with metal covers..etc. The staff was super friendly and didn't mind that we sat around and took up space to catch up on family stuff (and go goo goo over the babies at our table)... waaaay after we finished eating. (When I said an "early dinner".... we beat the senior citizen crowd last night...which they seem to have a pretty solid contingency of on a Friday evening). I kept it simple since I've had some orthodontist work recently - I stuck with soft(er) foods: -Hot and Sour soup - very good as the other reviews say. Different from what I've had in the past as it's quite a bit sweeter than I'm used to - but definitely tasty. -Hot and Spicy Wontons - this is what I ordered for dinner (it's an appetizer but it's a very generous portion) - I think there were 6 wontons (I shared so that I wouldn't eat them all!) served in a bowl of a spicy soy-based sauce. Yum - had a very good kick. -Steamed dumplings - they only had pork dumplings (was hoping for veggie) - these were shared with the table and they were great. Side sauce was nice - super salty/tangy/onion-y (the way it's supposed to be). There are 10 per order (again - big portion!) -Fried Rice - ordered 2 of these for the table (there were 5 adults and 2 little ones - there was a ton left over...). Really good flavor - not too greasy - incredibly generous portions. The other entrees ordered (that I didn't try but got rave reviews) were: -Shrimp and Lobster sauce -Shrimp and Vegetables -Spicy Chicken Formosa was a nice surprise; I would go back there again if I had a hankering for Chinese in Memphis. read more

I love Formosa! Best Chinese food in the mid-south! The food is consistently good, and the owners and workers are so nice! Cashew chicken is my fav and love the wonton soup! read more

My food was burnt and tasted horrible they use to be good but I guess they changed cooks or something

Okay, admittedly I thought that this would strictly be an restaurant based on the name. It's Chinese, and its interior boasts nice decor -- and I really enjoyed my hot and sour soup. I made a special request -- and I wasn't given the side-eye. Bonus. read more

Formosa Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Every time we order from them, they mess up the order. Tonight when I called to try to get the order fixed, the woman who answered the phone hung up on me. The food is overpriced. $4 for a can of coke?!?! And while some things on the menu are quite good, others are simple mediocre. Not worth the price or the headache. Terrible customer service. We will not be eating there again. read more

Andrew Zimmern of television fame offers up some delicious advice when he says (and I paraphrase): "One of the best ways to understand and get to know another culture is through its food." It has been and continues to be an impassioned mission of this reviewer to find the best, most authentic Memphis-area restaurants to serve as truthful representatives of their respective cultural origins. I must say with a heavy heart that, after visiting Formosa Restaurant, my search for truly authentic Chinese food continues. Chinese cuisine has always been a great love of mine. I've had several great experiences in this city and beyond concerning China's rich culinary history. It's out there, if one knows where to look and how to look for it. One of the standard procedures in acquiring a truly Chinese meal is to ask for "the other menu." So, when i was seated with a menu featuring the dreaded likes of cashew shrimp and General Zuo's Chicken, I wasn't too worried. Yet to my dismay, when I politely asked as to whether or not "the other menu," was an option, I was informed that the menu placed in front of me was "all they had." I was quiet in my surprise. I hate making a big deal of things at restaurants. I work in the business, for God's sake. It was disappointing, I will say, that a kitchen and house full of Chinese staff did not have an alternate menu. So, it seemed that I was to be stuck with Americanized dishes this time. As such, I didn't bother asking for tea or chopsticks, though I'm sure they had both. As far as the meal itself went, I decided to take it for what it was. The lunch deal is a steal. About ten dollars yields soup, spring roll, lunch platter, and (oddly enough) a piece of fried chicken. If a Memphian would like a top notch ---American--- Chinese experience, I would give him a nudge in the direction of Formosa Restaurant. For that person, the hot and sour soup would be divine, the spring rolls crisp and flavorful, the wontons crunchy, the fried rice exceptional, and the forks and spoons all too convenient. But for someone searching for something more, for one who is so sick and tired of the necessity for good people with, pardon my French, fucking incredible culinary histories to dumb down their menus and traditions to cater to a grease-hungry clientele...well, I'm afraid that someone will have to look elsewhere. It could be argued that the fact that I'm an idealist destroys the integrity of this review. To be honest, in retrospect, perhaps what I expected when I walked in the door was a bit unfair. I mean, lunchtime at a Chinese restaurant in Memphis? Did I expect Dim Sum or something? Carts traveling the floor loaded up with tripe, chicken feet, steamed buns, dumplings, et al? Duck? Eggplant? Hot pots? There are other places I could have gone for that. So yes, I realize that these expectations are completely unfair. However, considering that Formosa is a place which advertises itself as a traditional Chinese restaurant blending traditional and modern flavors, I feel that my expectations were grounded in some sort of truth. So, for this Chinese Restaurant, Service: Good. Decor: Lovely. Food: American. P.S. and Addendum: Perhaps I will go again for dinner service sometime. I would love to see if they offer an alternate menu then. Nothing would make me happier than to add Formosa to my list of Authentic Chinese Havens in Memphis! read more

Formosa Chinese Restaurant - Ah, that heavy and horrid feeling one has after eating a bunch of oil-saturated fryer fare. - Chinese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

See all

1st time eating here... Kung pao beef...$7.95 Lunch special. I called in my order. The place was sorta empty but it was only 1230 on a Saturday. Seems like it is a place where a lot of older people eat. The food... nothing special. It has flavor... and the wing they gave me was dark brown and bland. Wasn't much beef in the dish... but it was pretty decent. I will probably never go back. read more

Formosa Chinese Restaurant - Kung Pao beef lunch special $7.95 - Chinese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee