This humble campus restaurant still has the best Taiwanese beef noodle soup in town (and anywhere in the U.S.., imo). Also, highly recommended and super tasty are the chicken with basil and ginger on rice, ground pork on rice and hard boiled egg, and the tomato shrimp on rice. Service is friendly and fast, and bubble tea is excellent, too. read more

I would give it a 4 just because it's local business and it's Taiwanese (satisfy my cravings for home food) but tbh it's a 3.5 probably, not the best of food and taste but it's decent. I had sooo many meals from here since I went to UMD. When I crave for rice dish or a cozy beef noodles soup, I always go to this spot. Honestly, it's not up to par as to Taiwanese restaurants in Rockville, but it's also not mediocre and it's quite good value for the price. One thing I have to give it a solid 4/4.5 is the popcorn chickens and fried snacks, it's huge in portion and taste very close to actual Taiwan flavor. It always comes out piping hot and juicy. Very satisfying. On the other hand the drinks are meh, I'd rather walk a little further for other brand's boba milk teas. It's more of a food cafe than for drinks. I would recommend for students and staffs at UMD, but I won't go there if I have to purposely drive to this place. I believe there's better somewhere else but it's very convenient and solid lunch for UMD. (UMD don't really have too much Taiwanese food options, this is about it) read more

The Taiwanese fried chicken at this restaurant is delicious and very authentic. Mr. Ariel provided excellent and friendly service.

Really amazing boba!! The cashier was very kind and polite. The store is incredibly clean, too :) read more

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I order the Taiwanese beef noodle soup. It was not that great. It had a strange after taste. Other, Mian beef noodle soup places are much better. Then I asked for hot chili oil and vinegar for the soup and the waiter really tried to squeeze the remaining few drops out of the container by the boba tea are instead of just going in the back to get a fresh jar, which he finally did after I said something. For $15.99, I would expect the soup to be much better. I am used to places like Wasai and China Boy in DC's Chinatown area and those Chinese beef noodle soups are night and day compared to this version. I would not return. read more

Fast service, the chicken is good though I wish it had a little more crunch. We will come back for sure to mix it up. Parking is located right on the side in a garage and is free. read more

It's been a while since I came to Jumbo Jumbo! I tried a new dish today, but I typically get the Taiwanese Chicken over Rice or popcorn chicken. Tomato Chicken on Rice 8/10 - Tasty -- also came with egg - Very filling, generous portion Food came out in about ~10 minutes and service was good. I would come back again to try their other dishes! read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Tomato Chicken on Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Yesterday was the second time my partner and I used Uber Eats to place an order here. Both times our food arrived within about an hour. A couple weeks ago I bought a Taiwanese cookbook so wanted to compare the taste of homemade fried chicken bites (yan su ji) with a restaurant. I used an air fryer but assumed Taiwanese restaurants would use traditional methods of oil in a wok or some sort of deep fryer. The crispy chicken as well as the fried squid from Jumbo Jumbo were pretty tasty. I also enjoyed the oriental ground pork noodles. Personally I'm not a huge fan of dry bean curd but it reminded me of my parents' home cooking and it was nice to have rice as a texture contrast with the rest of the meal. Other Taiwanese places do have fancier offerings and presentation of bubble tea but Jumbo's simple mango milk tea still tasted good. The tapioca pearls were pleasantly 'Q' (having the Taiwanese prized 'Al Dente' texture). Will continue to order from them when I'm craving authentic Taiwanese street food! read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Passion Fruit Milk Tea, Crispy Asian Chicken, Fried Squid, Tomato Chicken on Noodles, Dry Bean Curd with Spicy Sauce - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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A classic in the college park area. If you have to try something here, get the Taiwanese chicken w rice! It's a super satisfying meal and doesn't break the bank. Service is usually pretty quick so don't worry too much about being hungry read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - two trays of fried chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

We came here unexpectedly on a Sunday evening at 8 pm on 10/25/20. We were surprised it was still open since most places close early on Sundays. Carryout is only available currently due to the pandemic. We ordered the Taiwanese chicken platter with ground pork rice and vegetables (cabbage and carrots) for $10.85. It was very large that it could actually feed 2 people unless you're starving. The chicken looked burnt, but was juicy inside. If you're not a regular customer, the menu is a little confusing because Taiwanese chicken could be ordered alone as an appetizer for $8.30 or as a platter for $10.85. Wait time for an in-person order was 15 minutes. The prices seem to be high if you are a college student. But an occasional visit would be best if you're on a budget. read more

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Such a convenient location for College Park to have Jumbo Jumbo as cheap eats and boba. As always, they're known for their Taiwanese Popcorn chicken (I highly recommend). They're very generous with their portion sizes. I also ordered Ground Pork on Rice with an egg which tasted okay and I probably wouldn't order it again. It didn't impress me but it is incredibly filling. A friend ordered The Cripsy Asian Chicken which looked more appealing in my opinion. I'd say their noodle based dishes may be a better option. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Taiwanese popcorn chicken and the ground pork with egg - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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I've gone to this location at least 4 times in the last 7 days. Always very clean, always busy but they get your order done quick. Definitely try the mango green tea, the lychee green tea, sour apple and almond milk! Still yet to try their food but they're menu looks intriguing. Will keep you posted! read more

i love coming here for boba and taiwanese comfort food! cheap 4 buck boba??? YES PLEASE. i always get the jasmine green tea. best classic. j a warning, their drinks are on the bit sweeter side! Beef noodle soup [4/5] They use like udon noodles which I'm not a HUGE fan of, still loved it regardless tho. Rlly tasty and has chunks of meat. Taiwanese Chicken with Pork on Rice [4.5/5] Pretty straightforward. Their tasty crispy popcorn chicken with rice and minced meat on the side. The minced meat was a bit on the blander side but all in all super comfort food that always makes me happy. The veggies were also kinda bland and dry with the fried chicken but I'm not complaining lol. read more

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I used to go to the Jumbo Jumbo in Rockville many times growing up. So you can imagine how excited I was to have it open up when I was in college at UMD. As far as traditional Taiwanese food goes, this is average. But I still like their fried popcorn chicken and beef noodle soup. I would say their bubble tea offerings is where they struggle. Though it may be a nostalgic thing, but I do like their green milk tea with boba. My friends beg to differ. They also a "special" (at least pre-Covid) where you could get a full entree with a bubble tea for less than $10. The times I ordered the special, it was Japanese curry with a bubble tea of my choice. Curry was a good size, took me two meals to finish and tasted great. There is pretty limited seating inside. There are a few tables right outside, but it is located on the edge of campus so you could always just eat somewhere else on campus. They do have a card minimum otherwise they will charge you a fee. Pretty annoying to see in this day and age. But Asian restaurants sometimes be like that. read more

Get the classics: 1. Pork and rice with tea egg 2. Pork chops 3. Fried chicken 4. Beef noodle soup Can't go wrong read more

In Domee Shi's animated film, Turning Red, a thirteen-year-old girl, Meilin, transforms into a room-sized red panda whenever she starts to feel a crush coming on. One memorable infatuation: the members of the late-nineties boy-band 4*Town. As a teenager, my wife's infatuations included the lead singers of Duran Duran (Simon Le Bon) and Wham! (George Michael). But what if the setting for the film was today and the metaphor for coming of age (puberty) was Taiwanese food and/or Bubble Tea. The Campus Drive location of Jumbo Jumbo, across the parking lot from the University of Maryland, could fill that role in a pinch. With entrees like Taiwan-Styled Combo Noodle Soup, Tomato Chicken on Rice, Taiwanese Chicken, and Spicy Pepper Pork on Rice, your taste buds will twirl like a red panda's tail, without attracting any unwanted attention! read more

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I can never make it in time to take pictures before devouring my meal here! (One day I'll make it!) there are a number of fantastic items here, and a couple that could use improvement from my perspective. However, that doesn't keep me from ordering here weekly to every other week! I've been dining here since college, and still have yet to find Taiwanese chicken as good. It is dark meat so it is tender, flavorful, and stays crispy. It even reheats to a crisp perfection if you refrigerate it to keep leftovers. The seasoning is addictive and can go on nearly anything. However, the combo with ground pork and rice is a decent deal money wise, but doesn't taste great. The ground pork doesn't seem seasoned whatsoever. Honestly, I really just wanted the rice anyway. The spiced salt tofu and seasoned fries are also spectacular. With delivery, they can become soft. But usually when you order for pickup they try to package it so it doesn't get soft or soggy. The spicy pork lo mein had much more savory/saltiness flavor years ago. I still order it, but so add salt myself for the balance. It's very spicy and can be overwhelming, so the salt used to offer a good balance where you can still taste the other flavors. The pork itself seems to have become lower quality over the years (maybe it's just me). However, I still love this dish enough to sprinkle my own salt or pick out the pork if necessary. The bubble tea is great, nothing special. However, it's super convenient for students and the community on campus. It's also a perfect add with the food. Even with some of my picky notes about missing salt and iffy flavored pork (other than the chicken) I remain obsessed with the food. Highly recommend!!! read more

Finally stopped by this place, I had the Taiwanese Lo Mei and forgot to ask for shrimp instead of beef. Not sure if that is even possible. I enjoy the portion of this plate, but as you can see I did not eat the beef. We also order the Fried Combo as appetizer and it's sprinkled w/old bay and Cajun I believe. I really like the Taro Milk Tea, i had the jumbo size. This was such a nice treat post eric nam night at the Filmore. I will recommend stopping by the ice cream shop next door after as a treat This is the menu and right now the restroom is out of service so the restroom has turned to a single restroom. Very clean place not only that but if you happen to eat in, they have the trash can is near the entrance/exit and they have a lil section on top of the trash where you can dump your leftovers or stuff and then place the plates for them to pick them up. read more

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I have been coming here for many years now and i've never had a bad experience! Truly the best place in the DMV to get Taiwanese comfort/fast food! Whenever I come here I always order popcorn chicken. It is so delicious and they give you a good sized portion. If you don't know what to order, get this!!! it's easy to eat in the car and always so good. I also always order their beef noodle soup & their seafood combination soup. Beef noodle soup is a huge comfort food for me and they make it so well. Everything tastes so good here, I live in Virginia and I drive over a hour to come here each time but it's always worth it. They have a HUGE drink menu and so many different flavors you can choose for your boba. I always stick to their house black milk tea with boba and it's always so good. Right now they don't allow dine in but they do have tables outside of their restuarant where you can sit at. If you're in search of a good Taiwanese restaurant like i was, this is a great place to go to!!! read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Jumbo Jumbo is a casual sit-down restaurant that specializes in traditional Taiwanese dishes. They are most known for their popcorn chicken but also have a lot of other delicious small plates to choose from! I highly recommend their tofu dishes. You won't be disappointed! read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Crispy Tofu with Spicy Sauce Oriental, Ground Pork on Noodle, and Fried Chicken meal - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I LOVE this place... cheap, great food, comforting. I always come here on a rainy day. Their bubble tea is OKAY, but definitely come here for the food. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Taiwanese Chicken Combo - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Jumbo jumbo is my go-to spot when I crave Asian food. I always order the chili basil chicken; these chicken bites are perfectly seasoned every time. The boba tea and smoothies are always perfect. The ordering process is very smooth, and the place looks nice and clean. read more

Jumbo Jumbo is my go-to spot for boba cravings. I'm a regular here, and it's always impressively clean and peaceful. On this visit, I tried both the taro milk tea and almond milk tea. The taro flavor reminded me of red velvet cake - a unique and enjoyable twist. The almond milk tea had hints of chai and a richer brown sugar taste. It tastes best with the classic tapioca pearls which are chewy with mild taste which is sometimes more brown sugary tasting but it's kind of flavorless in a way. What sets this place apart is their flexibility - I requested the removal of jelly from my drink, and they were more than happy to accommodate. Visiting close to closing time, around 8 PM, you'll find college kids chatting and munching away. Keep in mind, though, tapioca pearls might run out at that point. To be safe, swing by earlier or be open to alternatives. Overall, fantastic service and an ideal spot to relax and catch up with friends. read more

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Jumbo Jumbo blessed me with bubble tea in College Park area during this time of lockdown. I was in search for places that are open, but it seemed like a lot of smaller cafes, bubble tea places, and dessert spots have been closing due to the restrictions and severe drop of customers over the past two weeks. But this place was open and fully operational, besides the fact that you couldn't dine in. I usually always get their strawberry green tea with bubbles. Occasionally try their mango green tea as well. Their price is very reasonable for the medium size, which is larger than a typical 'regular' size at other places I feel like. The bubbles may need some work but they're not bad at all. They are also very quick when making the drinks. I also used to really enjoy their Taiwanese chicken and other dishes. Not sure if they still have this, but I also really liked their Japanese style omelette rice. read more

I never have photos of the food from this spot because I'm always tearing it up as soon as I get it, hehe. Taiwanese chicken with ground pork on rice is my go to! So freakin' good. Huge serving that'll last two meals or feed two. Everything else I've tried is alright - decent bubble tea (go tos are the taro and honeydew), and the spicy pork lo mein is also good. Service is very quick and efficient. read more

I almost never give one-star reviews. This place was truly a disappointment. I ordered the steamed pork dumplings and the crispy Asian chicken with pork on rice. The dumplings were mediocre, but the chicken/rice/pork was absolutely disgusting. The food had a foul odor and taste, which is the primary reason for this bad review. The chicken was also not just "crispy," but was fried within an inch of its life and looked almost entirely like breadcrumbs. The chicken also didn't even taste like chicken; instead, it tasted like breadcrumbs and oil. The rice and pork, which had shaved carrots and cabbage on top, weren't even edible. I took maybe a few bites before I just couldn't take it anymore. The food was also expensive, which wouldn't have been too much of an issue if it had been good. I will never come back. I suggest you avoid this place, too. read more

Cute place with family style dishes. All the traditional favorites are on the menu including bubble tea, made me nostalgic of Flushing NY. Service is efficient and it is conveniently located. It is also next door to an ice cream place, so added plus. Only 4 stars because the food is only better than average taste wise. Slightly on the salty end. After trying everything, the crispy tofu is the best while the string beans a miss. Nevertheless, a nice spot on days when you miss chinese food read more

I'm a Maryland alum and beyond jealous this now exists. Stick to the classic milk boba and Taiwanese popcorn chicken and you will not be disappointed. FOOD & BOBA: I was surprised at how large the popcorn chicken was, and it tasted delicious, with a little bit of a kick! It's definitely good for sharing. My friends got soup and seemed pleased. Friends from LA or other places with a plethora of boba spots will appreciate that boba/fried chicken is finally emerging on the East Coast! SIZE: The cafe is small, but bigger than the Rockville location. I sat with a group of 8 people by pushing seats together. PRICING: Not bad at all! A small size drink was around $3, cheaper than some competitors. The fried chicken was $6.25 and with rice, could be its own meal. OTHER TIPS: The menu displayed doesn't show the prices. Grab a menu from the counter. Parking after 4pm is free (check the lot signs). I wish this was around when I was a student; it would have been great to go between classes! read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

The food is great, place was very clean. Although their is a bit of a language barrier. I asked for hot sauce and felt I got scolded in language I did not understand. I assume they don't have a hot sauce. The food is good. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Spicy Popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Under qualified food and terrible service!!! I have been going to Jumbo jumbo since last August and today will be my LAST day coming to this store. I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED!! I came to get the kumquat boba tea and at first attempt, the owner lady gave me a drink that looked liked someone had made a mistake because the ice in the drink was completely melted and it wasn't even cold. I told her about the drink and she gave me a rude look and then started banging stuff around in the kitchen while making my new drink, as if she wanted to make a point or something. I come to get food at Jumbo jumbo at least twice a week and have recommended them to a lot of my friends. Sometimes the food is not good in terms of quality, but I just let it go and won't order the same dishes again and have never made any complaints. I tip every time, even when doing takeout. I don't understand why I got treated as if I was the problem and begging her. Taiwanese people are generally known for their consideration and kindness. That's why I love the people, culture, and food, but this lady thinks she is above her customers to treat them like this. Maybe today this business only lost one customer. With this kind of attitude from the owner, I wouldn't be surprised if they lose more customers. I hope no one has to endure this kind of service! read more

We got taiwanese chicken from the appetizers and beef noodle soup! The soup is really tasty and the meat is soft. The beef noodle soup isn't on uber eats though, so if you're doing a pick up order you'll probably have to call them. The taiwanese chicken is crispy, a little bit spicy and overall great. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Beef Noodle Soup and Taiwanese Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I went to Jumbo Jumbo yesterday with my friend and we had fried fish balls, the Taiwanese chicken and the barbecue chicken on rice. everything was as good as I remember it being the last time I had it back when I went to UMD. Of the options around College Park I think it'd be harder to find a better combo of flavor, good portions and prompt, polite service (our food came in 10 minutes) tl/dr: Jumbo Jumbo's great! have the taiwanese chicken and boba. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Fried Fish Balls - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Love the milk tea here! Went for the first time with my friend today :) got the jumbo chocolate milk tea and loved it! read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Jumbo chocolate milk tea; no boba - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Small bubble tea cafe on the University of Maryland campus but easy to get to and you can park for free without a permit in Lot 1 across the street on weekends all day unless there's some event or game. Weekday evening parking is also free without a permit. Don't forget to read all parking restriction signs; UMD loves to issue tickets and collect money. This is on a college campus so obviously except to see a ton of college kids. The service was quick. There's a "credit card" surcharge for any purchase of less than $5. The shop has plenty of bubble tea flavors and also has ginger milk. I ordered the mango tea with milk and bubbles. It tasted fresh, cold, and satisfying after an unseasonably hot October day! read more

Visited here very frequently during my master's program in UMD. As a Taiwanese, I can tell they are serving real Taiwanese foods. Comparing to what I used to have in Taiwan, the quality of the food is quite average - not a restaurant you would plan to try, but an everyday restaurant that you would walk in when you are hungry. But this is good enough for them to be one of the most popular restaurants service Taiwanese dishes in this area. Plus their food is not expensive, so students from UMD will always have a chance to try. For people who never been here before, I would retro try fried chicken with bubble milk tea. I know this combo contains great calories, but that's what Taiwanese people used to have as midnight snacks. read more

Great Taiwanfood at an amazing price! My recommendation is the shrimp eggs cucumber and squid noodles. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Nice late-night snack shop near UMCP. Nice sized portions. Very crispy chicken seasoned with white pepper (the original secret spice in KFC chicken). Add a solidly-made bubble tea and you've got a satisfying snack to carry you through your all-nighter. read more

I saw someone mention the Taiwanese chicken in an email recently as being a top dish in the area. When a friend said that he was going to drive his brother and I to this place for lunch during the weekend I have to admit I was EXCITED! It is on University of Maryland's campus, so make sure you read the signs before you park! There is plenty of free parking after 4:00 on weekdays or any time on weekends. This strip of restaurants that Jumbo Jumbo is on was not around when I was a student, so it was quite a surprise. The campus had enough food as it is! So when we entered, it wasn't crowded, and the menu was short and sweet. The Taiwanese chicken was the first item under the Appetizers, so I ordered it along with Lover Fruit tea (no bubbles). The staff was very kind and made sure that I got the type of tea that I wanted and informed me that the flavor I chose is sweet & sour. I appreciated the info since I had no idea what it was (I just wanted it because I had never heard of it before). In a couple of minutes, the chicken arrived, and I noticed something: it didn't come with any sauce! My friend inquired about it, an they actually didn't have a specific sauce for it to offer. We had plenty of duck sauce packets though, and we figured that would suffice. You know what though? That chicken didn't need any sauce! It has these flavors that keep you wanting more of it... the more you eat, the better it tastes. The duck sauce did make it SO much better, though it didn't need it. Honestly, the chicken lived up to the hype. I'd come back for more. I enjoyed the tea, which was indeed sweet and sour. One thing I'd mention though is that the tea is a little expensive. I've been to many places where I could get tall sizes for around $4. Regardless, I would strongly advise checking this spot out. Their food is delicious and they play great music. read more

Jumbo Jumbo Cafe - Taiwanese popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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I bought a bubble tea. It fell, and they wouldn't replace it. I asked her, as it just exploded on the ground, and she said "yeah we can usually try to salvage it if there is some left." Are you kidding me? I hadn't even opened it yet, and she was like, yeah we aren't replacing that, you'll just know better for next time. Come onnnnn. Chicken is fire tho damn. read more

Restaurant is located at a strip of stores in the middle so you would have to walk (not far) to get there. The parking is the only downside as it's for the college students and free during the weekend but fills up during the week due to classes. The restaurant itself is very clean and the staff is friendly. Prices are a little high but the chicken nuggets are the best. I always order that and a bubble tea. The bubbles are tasty and chewy, drinks are made fresh and quickly. A great go to shop for bubble tea and sit down for a college student for a quick meal. read more