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Small Authentic Taiwanese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Long Island City. Took me a while to get here since parking is an absolute nightmare however I had Jury Duty today so why not two birds with one stone. This is a no brainer if you're in the area. Fantastic lineup of all the typical Taiwanese eats and everything is made fresh. I dined in but the endless pickups simply told me everyone is onto this. Their playlist is even Taiwanese. Staff is very energetic and very friendly. I only wish the prices were like Taiwan lol but reality of NY prices is a bit intimidating. No matter, this is a great spot.
My Taiwanese friend said this is one of the few restaurants in NYC that actually serve authentic Taiwanese food so I had to give it a try since I was in the area. We arrived around ~1pm on a weekday and there were seats available for dine-in but we opted for takeout because we weren't that hungry and their dine-in menu only consists of $20+ combos that include a main, popcorn chicken, a few sides and a drink. Don't worry about finding somewhere to sit down and eat at if you opt for take-out! There's a food hall conveniently located a few blocks away with tables available for dining. Lu rou fan- Loved this!! The flavor and consistency of the sauce is exactly what it's supposed to taste like. Braised beef noodles- Absolutely loved the springiness of the noodles and the depth of the aromatic soup. The beef was very tender and was braised properly because the meat fell apart as soon as I bit into it. Bok choy to the rescue in helping mellow out the heaviness of the meat and broth. Aside from the delicious and authentic food, the service was also very friendly and quick. I ordered at the kiosk up front and got my order within 10 mins after I ordered. I do think the beef noodle soup, although tasty, was a bit overpriced but the Lu rou fan was definitely worth it. It is highly likely I'll be back if I'm ever in the mood for Taiwanese food.
Warning it is a very small shop with only 5 high chairs facing the kitchen so if you don't come at a lucky time, wait can easily be 30mins if you're waiting for people to finish up as food does take awhile come too. Luckily I only waited a few minutes for a table but long time for food. Got the beef combo set for each of us and it was $30 each, more expensive than previous menu (!!) but the combo set does includes a super super small chicken soup cup, iced tea (meh), popcorn chicken (the best thing here!), and bowl of noodles/veggies. The beef in the soup was veryyyy tender (amazing) and noodles were delicious too. And the combo set had a lot of food included so even though it's more pricey at $30 you'll still definitely be filled! Other combo sets with chicken or pork over rice were like $25. There's no menu just a QR (https://www.gulpjiabun.com/jiabun-dinein-menu-classic-taiwanese-food) The service however was quite bad (at least only from the front desk girl!). The other girls and guys working in the back were great with providing noodle refill, takeout bags, and friendly! Just the front desk girl that was giving a little bit of a fresh snarky vibe ever since the beginning when we were looking for the menu on the kiosk since there were no physical menus and got scolded that since we're dining in we shouldn't look there but did not tell us anything else. Tables were also still dirty as she only picked trays up and barely wiped. When we ordered, we said we both wanted the same noodle combo and she judgingly said in a tone that implied we should've known better, that we both need to order a combo set but that's exactly what we said?? Anyways, at the end, we wanted take out containers and bag which the guy so kindly and detail oriented packed everything in separate containers so nice. When paying my friend asked for the thicker bag to carry the food and she rudely said the thin plastic thank you bags were enough while at the same time when other guy kindly gave me two for me and the friend. Overall the front lady just didn't seem friendly. But she was friendly to her regulars. Felt unwelcoming because of this but foods/price is ok
Food is incredible but my most recent visit I told the hostess, after an hour of waiting, that I had to step out to use the bathroom (they don't have one). Within 5 minutes of me going around the corner and back they said my table was ready, then promptly cancelled my spot (check screenshot, it was literally one minute apart) and said I had to get back on line. No love for the food can repair that experience. Good lord.
I desperately wanted to like this place because I've been on the long search for authentic good Taiwanese food on the east coast. The food is authentic but the bento boxes (at least when you order to go) can really be improved. We ordered the popcorn chicken bento box and was just shocked at how much white rice they give you and little amount of popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken was nothing special. It also came with vermicelli and this really bland Napa cabbage as sides. Honestly vermicelli as a side is so strange and overload on carbs - I think it'll be better if it was switched out to another vegetable such as bean sprouts, green vegetables, etc.. I was surprised they didn't flavor the white rice with braise pork sauces. With how much competition Gulp has around the neighborhood they really need to improve on their bento box selections. Their breakfast menu actually stands out more to me than their regular menu. The options are pretty affordable. The place has a more casual cafe ambiance than a sit down restaurant ambiance. Maybe if I had dined in it would be a different experience? The photos had looked better for the dined in Bento boxes for some reason. The take out was mediocre.
Gulp is my favorite Taiwanese spot in LIC! I ordered dinner from here twice and each time was amazing so I decided to come in person today for breakfast. Before I talk about breakfast, I'll talk about dinner. They give generous portions for their Lu Rou fan and bento sets. I also like how their pork is lean and not fatty - which is really important for me. They package it well too in quality bags. For breakfast, they serve set menus if you sit in restaurant and it's pleasant being able to see your food made right in front of you. Limited seating but the vibe is kind of eat and leave, so not a big deal. The lady who took our order was also really nice and asked if it was our first time visiting/how we heard about them, which I appreciated because it shows they remember their customers 10/10 highly recommend!!!
Very solid place especially since it's one of the few places in LIC thats open late on a weekday! It was a cold winter night, and I really wanted to have soup, so having their beef noodle soup really hit the spot. Really like how they have these sets, and the one I got came with a free extra serving of noodles to fully utilize the soup. This place is really small (only 5ish seats of bar seating). If you need to use the bathroom, you need to go to the secret bar in the back and use theirs. There were a lot of take out orders, so I imagine this restaurant is manly servicing people who live in the area. My main complaint is that compared to Taiwan, the prices are so much higher. No fault to the restaurant since I'm sure this is a symptom of US and NYC pricing, but if you make a direct comparison food always will taste better when it's better value. Overall would recommend especially as a late night weekday place when there's less competition for dining in seating (waited ~10 minutes).
Great takeout spot. We came here not realizing that there's only 6 counter seats. Luckily we were able to get seated within 15 minutes. I ordered the beef noodle soup set. It was so much food. The beef was so tender, it was falling apart and melted in my mouth. Staff even offered more noodles at the end if we wanted, but we were already stuffed. There's also a really vibey Japanese record bar in the back for an after-dinner activity.
WOW! This is hands down my favorite taiwanese spot in NYC. Which is high praise because there's a lot of good food in the city that in order to stand out, you have to be extremely good. I love how small and intimate this location is, it feels like I'm back in taiwan. There's only five seats at the bar but you can put your name on the waitlist and grab a drink at their speakeasy in the back. My friends and I didn't wait too long, it was perfect timing cause by the time we finished our drink, our seats were ready. We each got a set (required if dining in and honestly such a great value). They started us off with a sample of their homemade chicken broth which was unlike any broth. So rich and healing. I got the Lu Rou Fan which was my favorite. One of my friends got the beef noodle soup, very flavorful. And my other friend got the half chicken half pork bowl.
I got the dry noodle set and loved the meal! My favorite was the fried chicken side. A lot of the dishes reminded me of some viet dishes and felt very familiar. The place is small inside although it is a great experience to eat here! I would go again. Each set was wonderfully priced with packed flavour! The mushrooms were also amazing from here! I would buy them in bulk if I could!
I was quite surprised that I actually loved this place! Their lunch options are a fair price for how filling they are. I tried the dry braised pork noodles and they were delicious. The noodles were the perfect, bouncy texture and the meat was hearty. The popcorn chicken was very crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The breading was the perfect amount, not too much. Im surprised by how good this was! The side is just okay. They're very friendly and the service is great. It's a small place with limited dine in seating. Happy to return!
Super authentic and great nostalgic experience. Nice place for a second date Aaaand there's a very convenient speakeasy right behind the door for the second date to continue but only if you so wish to reveal that option. Green iced tea comes with the bento options. Nice popcorn chicken - tender and crispy in all the right ways. The beef noodle soup was delicious albeit a tad oily so don't wear white like my date did. (He almost didn't spill anything on the gorgeous soft suede until I made him inspect it.) The beef was tender tendon-y which is how it should be. The tea boiled egg was perfect and the lu rou fan was perfectly sauced. Yes, the portions are smaller than expected but tbh we wanted the option to save room for dessert and more.. Thank you Gulp for the authentic experience and all the great Taiwanese pop music hits to accompany our nostalgia. Would visit again. read more
Loved the food at Gulp. The food and overall ambiance made me very nostalgic and happy. I highly recommend the lu rou rice combo. It comes with the popcorn chicken and a yummy side. The service was great and everyone was very nice. read more
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Been wanting to try this place out but knowing it's a tiny place, it was hard as I always like to try the food fresh at the restaurant versus ordering take out. I finally came to realization it would be impossible so finally ordered take out to try. We ordered their braised beef noodles, chicken cutlet bento, Lu rou and chicken bento, popcorn chicken, braised dried tofu, and radish cake with XO sauce. I found most of the food underwhelming and was a little disappointed given to highly rated reviews. The lu rou fan was a little salty, the rice was too soggy, the side of glass noodles and veggies were under seasoned, in fact the veggies seemed a little undercooked. The braised dried tofu was also really salty. The popcorn chicken and cutlet, although well seasoned but it wasn't crunchy anymore by the time we got to it which was expected given we didn't eat it fresh. It was also a little oily and the popcorn chicken was a little dry. The radish cake was mostly flour and I could hardly taste any radish. In fact, I didn't know what it was and had to look at my receipt to remind myself what I ordered. The beef braised noodles, although was probably one of the best dish out of everything we ordered and the broth was rich and hearty with a nice kick, the noodles were a little overcooked and not worth $19. Overall, I think this place is overrated with mediocre food quality. Maybe the food quality will be better if we ate at the restaurant but with only 5 seats, it's impossible for my family of 5 to go. It's definitely both worth the price or the wait. read more
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1 year ago
Had the beef noodle soup which comes with an entire smorgasbord of tasty side dishes..... but let's get back to the soup. Absolutely delicious slurps worthy noodles with the perfect bite drenched in a luscious broth....coupled with large but soft beef slices. I am wearing my broth splashed shirt with pride! Maybe the only thing better than the food is the staff..... such a pleasure. Do t complain about the wait time at the few seats.... it's worth it!. Come in, add to waitlist and then go enjoy an LIC walk.... the app timing is very accurate. read more
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7 months ago
Really really delicious meal with great service! Loved the chicken soup as an appetizer and the beef noodle soup was very flavorful, with excellent beef slices read more
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Ate here today by myself after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q for lunch and dinner. I had brought and ate the lu rou fan (braised pork I chose) gulp combo that it tasted good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and pleasant that there's limited seating and luckily I got a seat or else I had to wait for awhile. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more
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I got the beef noodle soup combo and the broth was super good and the beef just melts in your mouth! Super delicious and would recommend to anyone in the area read more
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7 months ago
The braised pork rice here is pretty solid -- I'd give it an 8/10. The pork is chopped into small pieces with a nice balance of fat and lean meat. The sauce is dark and rich but not overly greasy, and every grain of rice is coated, so it's very flavorful. The rice itself is separate and bouncy, not soggy, which is a big plus. read more
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Thanks for the fantastic review! We love creating meals with care and…
3 months ago
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1 year ago
I came on a Thursday at 6:45PM and got seated at 8PM because there are literally 5 seats in the restaurant. The lifehack would be to make a reservation at 929, their speakeasy, for when you would get there and put your name down on the virtual waitlist at Gulp so you can have a drink while you're waiting. The space is very small with a lot of traffic coming behind you for 929. The bathroom is in 929 and I was shocked by how large their space was in comparison. Based on my experience, sans a wait at 929 or elsewhere, I thought the beef noodle soup was not worth it. It was one noted and lacked complexity that I've had in other Taiwanese beef noodle soups. The side of popcorn chicken was good but the side of vermicelli didn't do anything for me. At the end of the service, they ask you to write a Google review or Yelp review for a free apple cider or root beer so that will explain the short and inflated reviews. If you plan on coming here, prepare for an unreasonable wait or do take out. read more
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Gulp [4/5] I came to Gulp Friday night around 9pm and there was a line of pick-up orders, staff running behind, and a few people waiting to sit at their 5-seat counter area. It was a mess at the time, so after 15min I left and decided to order for takeout the next day instead. This was definitely the better option. We ordered: Beef Noodle Soup ($19) - Broth had a mild clean flavor, noodles were chewy upon reheating, and the beef was thick and tender. I like how they separated the noodles from the broth for takeout. Lu Rou Fan Bento ($14) - Braised Pork Rice came with half a tea egg, pickled radish, and a side dish of clear noodles and veggies. The rice was not overly oily and flavor was mild, as well. I wish the tea egg was marinated more. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken ($10) - There was a good mixture of small extra crispy pieces and chunky meaty pieces. I chose the mild, but if you want extra flavor and any spice to the popcorn chicken, I would choose the spicy version. Overall there was a good amount of food for the price and I enjoyed the mild flavors of each item. If you like savory or stronger flavors, then these dishes might not be to your liking. read more
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been waiting to try this one and lucky to have gotten 1 of 5 seats. so yummy and delish. need to come back to try more!!!! every part of this set was so yummy read more
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Came here for an early dinner (around 5pm) on a Saturday. I'm glad we didn't come later since many of the people who arrived while we were eating were told they would have to come back later if they wanted to dine in. The decor and the menus were all very cute. To start off, they give a delicious little bowl of broth. I ordered the braised pork dry noodle with an extra bowl (which actually just meant a larger bowl). All the food and the tea were quite tasty, and the portion size was large enough to have some leftovers for a nice snack later. read more
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Got takeout from here for the first time even though I've passed by a bunch of times. They have a bunch of menu item choices and their popcorn chicken is a popular menu item and it's definitely popular for a reason. They only have about 4 dine in seats so if you're looking to dine in it might be up to an hour wait. The space is definitely small and the food can take a bit to prepare, especially during meal rushes so something to keep in mind. read more
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Thank you for giving us a try! We're glad you enjoyed the popcorn…
6 months ago
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We’re so happy you had a great experience! Our team works hard to…
6 months ago
Great service. Food is amazing. Some of the best Taiwanese ive had in the city. I'd like to tr some of the other items. I had the chicken rice it's pretty phenomenal read more
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We can’t thank you enough for your glowing 5-star review! It’s such a…
6 months ago
Lu Rou Fan is valued and amazing, especially served with pickles, hot sauce, and a cup of ice tea. One worry might be the large amount of food in combo. If you are not hungry, you may not be able to finish the crispy chicken. read more
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9 months ago
I came in on a Thursday afternoon and was seated right away. There are only a few seats, but the staff is super friendly and attentive. I ordered the lunch combo and the portion is so generous. The beef noodle soup combo came with popcorn chicken, vermicelli noodles, and tea. This was more than enough for a filling lunch. I would highly recommend Gulp! read more
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Combo portion is huge and price is quite affordable. Overall, I think food is great. The side dish is a bit weird with more carbs, when the rice bowl already has too much rice. It's a tiny restaurant with only 5 seats, so a lot of people actually do take out. read more
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My college friend and I went to Gulp for lunch this past Friday because we wanted Taiwanese food. Gulp had good reviews and seemed promising. Upon arrival, all five bar seats were taken, so we had to wait about 15-20 minutes for two seats to free up. The interior is incredibly small and tight, and most orders were either take-out or delivery. We placed our order and received our food pretty quickly. GULP COMBO: BRAISED BEEF NOODLES - 26 The combo is dine-in only, and it was a great way to sample a bit of everything. It came with the main entree, popcorn chicken, some sides (we got a small cup of chicken broth and saucy rice noodles with napa & tea egg), and iced four season green tea. The chicken broth was rich and flavorful, with a nice gelatinous texture that kicked off the meal perfectly. The rice noodles were pretty standard -- a soy-saucy taste and the texture on the flimsier side. However, it was way too salty, so I didn't fish them. The tea egg and napa were a nice touch. The popcorn chicken, though, was crispy and seasoned perfectly. Sadly, the braised beef noodles didn't live up to expectations. The broth was too oilyand lacked the depth I was hoping for, and the beef cuts were too thick. One piece was way so touch it got stuck in between my teeth. On a positive note, the iced four season green tea was lightly sweet and a delightful surprise that reminded me of grass jelly tea. Overall, there were a couple items here that were very good and some items that were just meh or OK. Another friend mentioned that she likes their Braised Pork Rice, so if I ever come back, I'll try that combo. Either way, I'm glad I got to try a variety of Taiwanese classics. read more
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5 months ago
Saw the reviews and was excited to try the food. Got home and ready to dig and after 2 bite in I found a hair in my food. Couldn't eat after seeing that. read more
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Solid Taiwanese takeout spot! I ordered the Dan Dan noodles and Lou rou fan lunchbox and I loved both! The style of it seems a bit different than what I recognize however it was still tasty. The price for the noodles are definitely worth it as they give you nearly 3 whole servings of it. The takeout bags are insulated as well and would highly recommend reusing them! read more
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ive walked past this place so many times going to 929 but have avoided eating here because of the high prices for basic taiwanese food and the absolutely tiny space. unfortunately, lic is quite limited in late night dining options so i decided to give gulp a try coming back from a long day at work. the food was decent but nothing outstanding or memorable but i did feel quite uncomfortable dining there due to all the people walking past. service was fast but i dont think food was special enough to justify the cost. read more
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10 months ago
Fantastic food!! I had the beef noodle soup set. Broth was flavorful, beef was super tender. Noodles were on point. The popcorn chicken was crispy and yummy. read more
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Thank you so much! We put our hearts into every dish, and we're so…
10 months ago
Really delicious and authentic food. Great service and tons of value. Bit of a smaller spot but you can get food to goz read more
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We’re so happy you had a great experience! Our team works hard to…
9 months ago
Great deal, staff was extremely friendly. Food was decently portioned for the price. Nothing to complain about the food. read more
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Thank you so much for dining with us! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed…
7 months ago
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Thank you for the glowing feedback! We're grateful you chose us and…
10 months ago
Dine in is only 5 seats so make sure you get here early or not during peak hours! We arrived at 11:30 on a Saturday with a party of 3 and were luckily able to get seated read more
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8 months ago
good taste! I love their food! The vibe of the store is also great, made me want to go to Taiwan hahaha read more
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Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled you…
10 months ago
Love the food combos, such a good deal. Small, cozy, and intimate. Perfect for solo or couple dining. read more
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11 months ago
It's my second time here. The store is very cozy and clean. Love their Lu Rou Fan set. Highly recommend! read more
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Affordable nice place in LIC but I wouldn't travel for it. They give the greatest value meals - popcorn, chicken, chicken broth, 74th and Broadway, a warm drink, glass noodles, and your entrée. I got the lu rou fan and it was great. The chicken broth was a pleasant surprise and very homey. There are only five barstools so I'd get there during a less busy time or get takeout. read more
The food is delicious and the portions are super generous. We got the chicken rice and braised pork noodles and both were soo good. We actually just got back from a trip to Taiwan so it was really nice to find a great spot that satisfies our Taiwanese food cravings (: read more
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Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear our food brought back great…
6 months ago
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