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    Formosa Taipei

    3.9 (219 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Taiwanese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    my favorite pan fried pork dumplings and spring rolls!

    Formosa Taipei never disappoints! Their food is fresh, light and delicious! Always friendly and on time and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is immaculate[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Fancy Beef Wrap
    Rachel S.

    Came here for the first time with a friend and ordered takeaway. We ordered the broccoli fried tofu, fancy beef wrap, fried sweet sesame balls, seafood and vegetable noodle soup, and the chives pocket. Total came out to around $50. What's Hot - Quality. Pretty good flavor and seasoning. My seafood and vegetable noodle soup had a good amount of seafood- squid, large shrimp, and scallops. There were a few pieces of bakchoy and plenty of seasoning. The fancy beef wrap was flavorful and tasty. My friend liked her tofu dish, which came with a nice sauce and plenty of rice. - Menu variety. Pretty impressive, especially because there is a part of the menu that is specifically dedicated to Taiwanese dishes, which I appreciate. It's not easy finding Taiwanese food, so that this place has it is something noteworthy. They're also vegan friendly in addition to being vegetarian friendly, which is a plus. My friend is vegan, so that there are plenty of options for her to choose from is definitely helpful and appreciated. As silly as this may be for some, their menu is also in Chinese. As a native Californian, who grew up with a good amount of awesome Chinese restaurants run by immigrants- this is legit. - Prices. Pretty reasonable. - Service. Quick and efficient. Not only is the food prepared quickly, but no mistakes in the order, which is great. - Takeaway packaging. Very efficient and well wrapped. The broth and seafood for my noodle soup was in a separate container and tied in its own plastic bag. The noodles were in a pretty decent size bowl. Each food dish was in its own separate container and sealed properly. They use the stereotypical Chinese box containers for some items, which is also helpful, because they're recyclable. - Portions. With the exception of some of the chives pockets and sesame balls, which I mention below, the portions are pretty good and enough to get you full. - Health and safety. During this time of the pandemic, they're not allowing anyone to dine-in. They only have a small space for dining in, but it's important to be aware. Additionally, we saw their staff wear masks and there's hand sanitizer available. There's also a clear plastic divider between the customers and their cashier. What's Not - Quality. Their chives pockets and sesame balls were lacking. Their chives pockets are super small and fried. Traditional chives pockets are supposed to be pan seared, because the dough wrapper is not supposed to be thick. That they deviated from what traditional chives pockets are supposed to be is disappointing. Their sesame balls aren't that bad, but they aren't that sweet or chewy, which is what they're supposed to be. They're a dessert, after all. Definitely not something I'd order again and wouldn't recommend. - Portions. The chives pocket and sesame balls were really small, which surprised me. The chives pocket were half the size of my hand, which is pretty small. I've had chives pockets made overseas in Taiwan and other Chinese restaurants in the states. They're meant to be big and should be big enough to be split between two people. Definitely not that. Same for the sesame balls. Each sesame ball was the size of a golf ball, which is smaller than what I'm usually used to. The chives pockets and sesame balls were not good value for money. Final Answer Do plan on coming back, but will be more picky as to which items to order.

    Twice Cooked Pork
    Gary G.

    Small mostly-takeout joint that has three small tables for eating in. That description sounds like the typical crank-it-out Chinese American where you order over a counter, but this place is the complete opposite: roomy despite the lack of tables, and pretty low key. Similarly, dishes arrive in plastic containers with clear lids, but don't let that put you off: the food here is of much higher caliber. Hot & Spicy Minced Chicken: An extremely generous portion, at first glance almost entirely meat. This looked like a dish for beginners, but there were some interesting additions, like plentiful but well-spaced cilantro and little nuggets of fermented radish or bean that brought an unusual briny element to contrast the spice and faint sweetness. It's a combination that begs for return visits, both during the meal and in the future. Twice-Cooked Pork: Large shredded pieces, not that moist, augmented with bell peppers, cabbage, and a sauce that had some kick and depth. Probably the closest dish to the sauce standard of most suburban Chinese, but not at all gloppy, much less sweet, and much more oily. Solid enough, but not worth revisiting. Flounder Fish Fillet in Black Bean Sauce: Large, incredibly moist chunks of unbreaded fish, understated in its gentle saucing. A really nice respite from the hot stuff and healthy to boot. Noodles in Peking sauce with pork: Long, thick noodles that weren't too chewy or too soggy. Densely packed with nuggets of pork and a mostly savory sauce with faint sweetness. Flounder in chili sauce: Big bowl with enough to serve 4 easily. Tender fish, heavy peppers, minced garlic, plentiful sauce. Ma po tofu: Standard tofu but some unexpected heat tingle in the sauce (different from the flounder's chili sauce). For what it's worth, a very high percentage of the clientele I've seen on 3 visits so far have been Chinese. I've had no misses, but some of the hits have been more spectacular than others, so I have the feeling that much more than most, the enjoyment here is dependent upon which dishes you order. So if in doubt, discuss with the manager what you're looking for and you'll probably wind up happy.

    Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (Spicy)
    Bruce K.

    A coworker where I was working at temporarily suggested for me to check out this spot. As a yelper I definitely marked it down and made an effort to go there to check it out. When we got there I do have to mention, along with all the other reviews that this place has a very limited amount of seating. This restaurant is more along the lines of a take out spot. But to me I didn't really mind because what I was there for we're two things: the Taiwanese beef noodle soup and the soup dumplings. Because other than my mother's beef noodle soup (which is pretty much impossible to beat, of course) I wanted to eat it because it's so hard to find it anywhere. And the verdict? The beef noodle soup here is pretty awesome. I have to say the spice was there, and the portion for what I paid was well worth it. I was surprised that there was a large population of Taiwanese people in Boston, and because of that I think it's a direct correlation to why it was pretty great. The soup dumplings were pretty awesome as well, as a matter of fact after this meal I got my coworkers addicted to it. If you're looking for a quick place to get a good bowl of Taiwanese beef noodle soup, this is a place to check out. Just realize that the seating here is really limited.

    Sesame Chicken with vegetables
    Randy T.

    Tasty Chinese takeout restaurant that serves both good Chinese-American takeout and spicy Sichuan dishes. I had a random craving for sesame chicken from my old days of eating Panda Express at work, so it was time to find a good Chinese takeout place. It also had been a long time since I had spicy boiled fish, so it excited me that the menu of this restaurant had both. The sesame chicken was served in bigger, juicier chunks that the orange chicken I ate at the Panda Express I frequented. I added extra vegetables for a small surcharge. When I opened my tray, I did notice that there were more pieces of broccoli served with the sesame chicken. I'd say the right amount for what was charged. There was one chewy piece, but for the most part the sesame chicken was what I was looking for. The flounder fish bowl was very good. It was my preferred dish of the two. The bowl is filled with chunks of white fish that are spicy, moist, and tender. I appreciated how the restaurant was not afraid to throw in a decent amount of Sichuan peppercorns, which gives the dish its characteristic numbing spice. From a overall heat level, it wasn't as hot as I've eaten at other restaurants. There was enough though for me to consider it a "spicy" bowl. I didn't read the menu carefully and was a little surprised that these dishes were not served with rice. It might have been mentioned on the menu, but throw in a container of rice or two for a few extra bucks if you want something to soak up the tasty broth from the fish bowl. I enjoyed my two takeout entrees at Formosa Taipei.

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    The beef with tomato is my absolute favorite. The general gau/tso is the best in the area! Consistent and delicious!

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    The food here is amazing! The staff is so kind.This is my family's favorite choice for take out !

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    Awesome for anything. Good try, my family likes 水煮鱼, it's so great taste and we will order again.

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    They always have delicious food and great service. Try fancy beef wrap! It's the best

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    Always great when I've been in town over last several years, love sesame red bean balls!

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    Delicious pad Thai! Always delicious. Huge portions; means leftovers for lunch the next day! They always accommodate my requests .

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    3.9
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    Really should be 3.5 stars. We had 3 cups tofu and eggplant, dried tofu with shredded pork, and…read morePeapod shoots with garlic. I also tried hot and sour soup. Dining room was clean and pleasant. Server was very busy and seemed harried. He did bring us tea when we sat down, which was nice. We had to ask for water. Soup was more sour than hot, not at all memorable and I wouldn't order it again. The 3 cups dish was good - not greasy at all, tender tofu, and eggplant cooked just right. The dried tofu dish was ok - could have used a bit more heat and was a bit dry. The pea shoots were a bit tough, but a nice complement. Finally, they do not serve brown rice. I will go back- I wish I knew what dishes they prepare well. Another commenter suggested they might really be best for Sichuan cuisine; maybe that is true. There were Chinese-only items printed on the wall, but I don't know what those were.

    I was in area for appointment. Opted to try for a first time as reviews are positive…read more Nice clean restaurant, sunny, nice lunch vibes. Service was strange... hot tea came to table right away and was watered down and minimal tea flavor. I ordered a sesame chicken lunch special which came with soup egg drop soup, spring roll , white rice. I ordered a side of beef teriyaki . Waitress asked 1 or 2 teriyaki ? I assumed how many teriyaki sticks or small or large options? I said 2. Egg drop soup and spring roll shows up with duck sauce... egg drop soup was very good. Spring roll was excellent and filling was fresh. Then Next 2 orders of beef teriyaki with 4 sticks each show up??? She takes away my duck sauce from my spring roll... and leaves me with no duck sauce for my beef teriyaki? I now ask for duck sauce for teriyaki? She brings out a hot spicy sauce instead of duck sauce ? The sesame chicken was very good but more sweet and sour sauce flavor than sesame ? The beef teriyaki was extremely tough meat and I had to ask for a knife to cut up? No glass of water as I saw other tables getting water? I had to ask for water as tea wasn't doing it for me ? Then another duck sauce shows up I didn't ask for but glad it did arrive and was needed? Teriyaki had great flavor but tough like beef jerky and one order would have been enough to tolerate without the confusion of getting 2 orders and then also charged for two ? I found the service confusing and not a smooth outing? Then both the waitresses disappeared while waiting for the check . I asked for a glass of water at this point. No fortune cookie, pineapple or exit offering with the check? All in all I was confused.. but I would eat again here and assume staff trying ... next time I'll be very clear what 1 vs 2 means. The menu does look many good options and convenience with parking, location and nice dining room. I would have rate 4-5 stars but the teriyaki wasn't tender and too tough to enjoy.

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    3.4
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    Best orange chicken I've ever had in MA. You must go hungry and in person though to really…read moreappreciate the full crispiness !!! I can usually squeeze 3 meals from 1 order of orange chicken :) We also get the crispy chicken and pea pod stems which my son loves. 5/5 !!!

    First time at this place although the hubs had been here before. We were meeting friends here for…read moredinner on a Friday night came here around 7:30pm and were seated immediately. They brought over tea in a teapot and cups. We ordered a large hot and sour soup to share between 4 of us and it was plenty. Also ordered the duck appetizer which was really good tender and flavorful. Kung pao chicken is the hubs' favorite and was pretty good. Ma po tofu was good quite spicy very soft tofu. Also got the vegetable dish the mixed vegetable dish which had the Chinese squash, carrots and mushrooms. Everything was delicious and I couldn't stop eating! They brought oranges with the bill which is nice - I like healthy desserts ha ha! The ambience decor is nice with beautiful painted designs on the walls. They also have 2 private rooms with seating for private parties. Service was a bit slow in the beginning but once they got the order the dishes came out fairly quickly. We had lots of leftovers and they packed it all nicely and even gave us 2 extra bags since we wanted to split the leftovers between us. We lucked out with parking and found free street parking very close to the restaurant. Overall good experience!

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