first time at this place and I waited in line for less than 10 min and the same amount of time for…read moremy to go pastry box to come out the pastries are delicious and they're all so different! the cashier was really nice and helped me pick out some good ones and my fav was the almond croissant one! so yummyyyy can't wait to come back for the lunch menu!

Win Son Bakery is super popular Taiwanese bakery that has an extensive breakfast/lunch menu,…read morefeaturing various drinks, pastries, salads, fried chicken, burgers, and sandos. We came here a bit too early for the sandwiches that we wanted to try, so we went for: +the millet mochi donut - this was warm, slightly chewy, fluffy, and covered with cinnamon sugar; pretty tasty! +and, an iced date latte - asked for light ice, but it was more than 65% ice - the latte itself just tasted like iced coffee with cream; no hint of date flavors Staff and service are fine; cashiers could be more friendlier, but the rest of the staff were friendly. There is seating, but only for those who are dining in. Not sure if it's worth the trek back to try out the rest of their menu. +way too much ice in drinks +millet mochi donut

Looking at Win Son from the street, you would never guess what it looks and feels like inside…read more Located at the corner of Ave of Puerto Rico in Williamsburg, this part of Brooklyn hasn't really seen the gentrification of other parts. BTW, their bakery is catercorner from the restaurant and absolutely worth a visit. Inside, the decor is simple-not Spartan-comfortable and functional. The tables are spaced nicely to provide privacy for each group. The evening that we were there, the sound level was comfortable. We could easily have a conversation around the large table. Our main server Lizzy was great. She has an amazing energy and smile that is so inviting. You're already enjoying dinner before you even order. We were 6 people and so we could order a wide variety of dishes. Some of my favorites were the scallion pancakes, lobster rice rolls, clam and basil and marinated cucumbers. There are enough choices for a vegetarian, pescatarian, but not for a vegan. We walked out satisfied and really happy. And then walked across the street to the bakery!

Disappointing. As an Asian-American, who also loves some fine dining, I thought Win Son would be a…read moregem to have, being both taiwanese-fusion and on the michelin guide. But the food just wasn't great. I got the fried eggplant, pea shoots, big chicken bun. Everything was as pictured, the portions were good. But, in general, I would have loved if everything just had a bit more flavor? The only dish out of the three I really liked were the pea shoots but at the end of the day they're just peashoots stir-fried in oyster sauce, topped with fried garlic. The eggplant was very bland by itself on a layer of what I think is greek yogurt(?) topped generously with cashews and fried garlic. The chicken bun was also quite flavorless except I think the sauce had some weird flavor to it that tasted like the tofu in it had fermented to me? I actually couldn't even finish my burger and gave half of it to my roommate and she said it was good but that it was a bit too spicy for her? And there's nothing in the ingredients that should be spicy, so there was definitely some funk in that sauce. Which is a shame because if the chicken were a bit more seasoned and they stuck with a regular kewpie blend it could have been a pretty standard burger. Same with the eggplant, I ended up throwing some sugar and soy sauce and stir-frying it to a more classic chinese style and it ended up tasting immensely better especially with the creamy sauce on the bottom giving a contrasting but balancing taste. I can see what Win Son is trying to attempt with their flavors I suppose...but it's just not for me. I will admit I did order delivery, so take this review with a grain of salt. I also do usually try to go to a restaurant in person to give them a fair chance if I see that the food may have potentially been better but just been knocked down due to delivery times and containers. But seeing how the flavors just weren't there for Win Son, I wouldn't want to return even for that. Edit: Gave it an extra star because I assume the service and ambiance here must be amazing. But the food? 2/5

Idk why I haven't been here before?? It was absolutely delicious!!…read more Bf said they might have the best pork jowls in the city! Big words!! The beef oil noodles gave big chicken plate vibes (iykyk) but with beef Mushroom salad was a little different than the regular woodear salad - delish!! The main star of the show imo was the fried tangyuan - delicious creamy ice cream with a crispy mochi-y sesame ball of goodness!! Cant wait to come back and try their other items! Great cocktail list, great service, great vibes, smaller spot but has one bigger table to accommodate a bigger party! Also, didn't know but it's by the same team behind 888 in st marks!

Drinks were excellent! They seated us at the bar first because we were super early and the popcorn…read morechicken app was very well fried with some yummy glaze. Faves at our dinner table were the cold sesame noodles, wontons, and pork jowl. IMO you don't need the fried rice so just get the jowl as an app, not a protein add-on. I wished the BDSM chicken had more dark meat, but it was also really well fried and flavored. My husband and I also both wished the fried tofu app fully went stinky tofu, but I get why that's not on the menu here. Pork hock croquette was just ok and the huadiao egg tofu could've been better served over rice vs with wonton chips. Pea shoots were solid but it's hard to mess that up. Husband wished the wontons were in more of a chili oil than the sesame sauce but the wontons themselves were really delicious. Want to try 886 next time!

Really tasty. I tried the scallion noodles, vegetable dumplings, century egg with tofu, and…read moreTaiwanese mochi. The noodles were my favorite dish - hearty and flavorful, with a pleasant texture and plenty of aromatic flavor. The dumplings were pan fried, with a well seasoned filling and slightly crispy texture. The century egg and tofu was nice, with strong flavors from the egg balancing against the mild tofu. And the mochi was a nice and simple sweet end to the meal. My partner also enjoyed the la rou fan. The bill came to $72 after tax and tip, which is pretty reasonable for the huge quantity of food (we definitely ordered too much). For sure worth a try.

Came here with a bunch of friends after the spa and was surprised we actually enjoyed it!…read more I went with the Taiwanese scallion noodles and wasn't sure what to expect but loved every bite of my dish. They're also able to make it spicy upon your request but in general, most Taiwanese dishes aren't spicy. My friends ordered the dumplings, pork bun, tofu with century egg, and pork fried noodles and they all smelled/tasted really good as well! Seems as authentic as you can get for the area so definitely worth a try. They only have one large table in the back for a larger group (No more than 8) but they do have a good amount of seating for parties of 4 and under. Staff were really nice and service was great. It's one of those places you order at the counter and they'll bring out the dish for you.

My sis-n-law and her now husband reserved this place for a wedding rehearsal dinner. This is one of…read moretheir favorite places, and they fell in love here during the pandemic before it was a brick and mortar place. So they shared it with us all. The staff greeted us right away and shared a little about what makes this place and the food so special. We had a pre-planned menu that was so good! And so much food! The flavors on everything continued to amaze the table. I could rant about the chicken, but I'll just put a plug in for the cheddar cornbread! Get it!! One thing I loved was the self-serve water station had two spouts--one for still and one for sparkling. Brilliant and thoughtful. So glad we came here!

Came to this fast casual spot after seeing it all over tiktok and it did not disappoint. We got the…read moreclassic sando, the salted egg quarter chicken, and the chili half chicken with chicken salt fries and dirty friend rice on the side. The classic sando was pretty big and I really enjoyed how the crunchy chicken paired with the soy sauce pickles. The sandwich was perfectly moist from the juicy chicken and the house sauce and definitely worth a try when you come. (7.5/10) The salted egg chicken was super unique. I enjoyed how the umami taste of the salted egg and would definitely recommend this to those looking to try something new. (8/10) As a spice lover, the chili half chicken was definitely my favorite. The chili sauce that it is coated in was divine and you can tell that the chili oil is made in house with a unique taste. Also the half chicken came with both dark and white meat and both pieces were equally as tender and juicy. (9/10) The chicken salt fries were addicting and the dirty fried rice was one of my favorite parts of this meal. (8.5/10) The staff was super friendly and helpful with the menu and the seating is limited. Would definitely come back on my next trip to NY!

Food came out super fast. The staff was very welcoming and friendly…read more We ordered two set that was beyond filling. Their noodles were soft and tender. And the pork was very flavorful. Comes with noodles and popcorn chicken, you cant go wrong. We were fortunate to be seated at the bar during the lunch rush. Be aware dining in is very limited to 5 counter seats.

I've always wanted to try Gulp, especially their signature beer noodle soup and the Lurou rice…read moredish, and I finally had the chance! The first thing I noticed was that, despite the shop front having only five seats, there's actually a lot more seating available if you go through the door at the back--so don't be discouraged by the small space! I also learned that if you dine in, you can only select the combo options, but you'll be treated to some complimentary snacks, like the plums I received. As for the beef noodle soup, I was really impressed by the quality of the beef; it was both thick and tender. I enjoyed the side dish of rice noodles and cabbage as well. Since I'm not a fan of fried foods or spicy dishes, I would have appreciated more veggie options for the side dishes (rather than only friend food) and a non-spicy version of the beef noodle soup. However, aside from that, I had a wonderful experience here, and the staff was very friendly.

Everything here is delicious and service is super fast. My husband and I loved everything we…read moreordered - pork soup dumplings, pan fried buns, chili dumplings, duck gizzard and fish in spicy soup. The dumplings and buns were all homemade and had lots of broth and thin skin. The spicy soup was sufficiently spicy but not uncomfortable. We also ordered a small which was plenty for the two of us and leftovers. We loved this casual and tasty spot!

Food was amazing and staff was attentive. The soup had a great flavor and the beef was tender and…read moredelicious. I would definitely come back again just for the soup. Soup dumplings had a lot of broth inside and it was melt in your mouth. 10/10!

Food is amazing!! Totally recommended this place is a must when you visit NYC . I joined the…read morewaiting list and it took less than expected to get a table.

Food was excellent. My only complaint was that NONE of it was hot. It was all lukewarm at best…read more Would get again and again: ribs, pork XLB - yum! Chocolate mochi dessert and Chicken wontons. Cucumbers were great and we only ordered them to have a veggie. They did not stand out as excellent, but they were very good. Sesame noodles were ok. No different than having Ramen noodle with sesame seeds and peanut butter on them. So save yourself some dough unless you just want to go in and money doesn't matter to you! Lychee Martinee and mojito were great!

I came here to get takeout for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. There aren't many Taiwanese places in…read morethe area. I was surprised there was a lot of indoor seating. I ordered the popcorn chicken bento box lunch special ($9.50). The portion was larger than I expected. There was a good portion of popcorn chicken, braised pork over rice, yellow pickled radish, broccoli, braised cabbage, half a tea egg, and a cup of soup. The popcorn chicken was still crunchy when I came home but I did not taste much basil flavor. There was a lot of veggies surprisingly. It was a pretty balanced bento, sometimes bentos are mostly rice. The staff were friendly and fast. I would come back to try other lunch specials.

My office has ordered from here multiple times for lunch and I have also personally ordered from…read morehere as well just because it is so close to my work. I usually get an order of the potstickers which though greasy are flavorful and a nice side to whatever main I get. Additionally, I usually get a bento with soup which is a good combo. There is usually a bit too much rice for the amount of items it comes with. The veggies are usually a stir fried cabbage with boiled broccoli and a marinated half of an egg. For the main I usually get either the popcorn chicken or the sliced pork belly. The pork belly is pretty herty but I prefer the popcorn chicken which has a good flavor and is well fried. The flavors are nothing too extravagant or exciting but it is a quick lunch spot that is easy to order from.

Im not usually one to order steak, but it is must try here…read more 4.5/5 Black Pepper Sirloin Steak ($29)-- perfectly tender steak (I got it done Medium), flavorful black pepper sauce! Comes with a salad and warm toast as well!

A quiet spot tucked just one avenue away from the busy 8th Ave, specializing in Taiwanese-style…read moresteaks. You can usually get steaks at Hong Kong cha chaan tengs, but the quality there isn't always great since their menus are huge and most people don't order steak. This place keeps things simple with a small, focused menu built around steaks, and it really shows. I ordered mine medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly. It comes with a black pepper sauce that's slightly sweet kind of like A1 sauce, which I wouldn't be surprised if they actually use as a base. The meal also includes toasted bread, a salad, a fried egg, and spaghetti for $23. It does feel a bit pricey, but the cut was good quality. Considering even places like Outback sometimes overcook or have tough steaks, if this spot can stay consistent like this visit, the price might be worth it for the quality and reliability.