Most of so called Taiwanese restaurants are for snack food or street food. It's so hard to find Taiwanese banquet cuisine, so every time we are in LA, we stop by here. This spot is the closest to the authentic Taiwanese food we can find within in California and Nevada. Comparing to Cantonese food or Sichuan food, Taiwanese cuisine is on the light and healthy side, not oily or salty. Below are some must orders: Kidney and chicken testicle in sesame oil broth. They make the freshest kidney and not overcooked! Chicken roll. They homemade it on site, super juicy and delicious. COD with chili paste. Very flavor and really juicy fish. Eel sticky rice. We added salted duck yolk which enhanced the flavor and presentation. Intestines. They do not have the authentic vinaigrette flavor but still good. I have been craving for the slow braised trotter with bamboo (bamboo is actually the highlight of this dish), so I pre-ordered it. It's a big portion for 10 people. Taro dessert. Not too sweet and not greasy but just a perfect combo for the dessert. It's very spacious inside, nice and clean. Easy and pretty of parking in the lot as well. read more

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First time here for the end-year party with my coworkers. A very crowded place with a group of friendly staffs and the owner. All dishes are freshly made with generous portions. There were total 10 of us and we were so full afterwards. My favorite dishes are the BBQ eel sticky rice, angus steak and the egg soup. Very flavorful and appealing. read more

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If you're craving authentic Taiwanese cuisine, I highly recommend Momo Bistro & Bakery. This spot specializes in traditional Taiwanese dishes and it absolutely delivers! I recently visited their Monrovia location to celebrate a friend's mom's birthday, and let me tell you...the portions are huge! It's best to come with a big group and order family-style. It felt like the food just kept coming...endless appetizers, soups, and main dishes. By the end of the night, I. WAS. BEYOND. FULL! Here's a breakdown of what we had: Lobster Fruit Appetizer with Candied Walnuts: At first glance, this dish intrigued me. It featured a mix of apples, pears, avocados, lobster meat, and a condensed milk-like sauce. It sounded unusual, but it worked surprisingly well. The sweetness of the fruit paired beautifully with the lobster, and the candied walnuts added a satisfying crunch. It felt like a refreshing, slightly sweet start to the meal. Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Prawns): One of my favorites. Served on a hot pan layered with salt crystals and stones, these shrimp were cooked to perfection. The crispy exterior had just the right balance of salt and pepper, making every bite incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend. Taiwanese Platter (Sausage, Squid, Tofu & More): This platter included Taiwanese sausage, squid, sliced pork (I think!), tofu, and tofu skin, all served with two complementary sauces. I loved everything on this plate especially the mystery meat that tasted like pork wrapped in tofu skin. The squid dipped in the garlicky sauce was absolutely drool-worthy as well... The Soups: Steamed Egg Soup with Greens, Mushroom Soup, and an Herbal Chicken Soup (served in a massive jar). My favorite was the egg soup--it was unlike any version I've had before with the green complimenting the egg. The mushroom soup looked similar to hot and sour soup but had a deep, rich mushroom flavor with a strong umami profile. Can't go wrong with the mushroom soup as I love all kinds of mushrooms. The herbal chicken soup wasn't my personal favorite, as it reminded me of Korean herbal chicken soups which is very nourishing AKA very healthy, but I'm sure it's fantastic for overall wellness. Stinky Tofu: My absolute favorite. Unfortunately, I was already full when it arrived, so I could only manage a piece but it was heavenly. It's definitely an acquired taste, but the cabbage and sauce brought back memories of my time in Taiwan. So nostalgic and so good. Abalone and Pig Trotters: This was a more adventurous dish for me. I'm not usually into pig's feet or abalone, but the sauce was flavorful enough to convince me to try it. The abalone was surprisingly tender and well-cooked. T he pig trotters were also prepared nicely, though I couldn't quite get past the mental hurdle of eating pig's feet. Vegetable Dish with Ginkgo Nuts: This was something completely new to me. I believe it included ginkgo nuts along with vegetables I don't typically see used. It was unique and pleasantly surprising amongst all the other dishes. I always like to eat my vegetables with my meal so this went very well with everything we had. Sticky Rice with Eel: What a presentation! It was the final dish of the night and though I was too full to fully enjoy it, I did try a bit of the eel, which was cooked perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced, and it felt like a fitting, elaborate way to end the meal. Overall, this is a perfect spot to experience authentic Taiwanese cuisine and to celebrate special occasions. I was surprised because we even ended the night with a bit of singing, which made the celebration that much more memorable. I can't wait to return and try more dishes. If you're looking for a truly authentic Taiwanese dining experience, this is definitely the place to go. read more

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More like 3.5. Medium sized Taiwanese restaurant in Good Fortune Supermarket strip mall. Large menu with a great photo wall of popular dishes. Food is served up pretty fast and looks good, but some of the dishes tasted just okay. In terms of price point, a little high for the dish. read more

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Now that Newleaf Bistro in Monterey Park is permanently closed and the manager, Monica, has moved to this restaurant, I'm here to support her with friends. It's still as delicious as ever! If you want a taste of authentic Taiwanese cuisine, I highly recommend these four dishes: Shredded Pork w/ Taiwan Makino Bamboo Shoot Satay Water Spinach w/ Beef Steamed Egg w/ Seafood & Spinach Stinky Tofu, Pork Blood Cake & Century Egg w/ Three Cups Sauce The Cod Fish w/ Mikiko Beans is so good that even the cilantro and scallion strips taste amazing. This is my first time trying pickled cordia seeds (破布子) used for seasoning; they have a very unique texture that you shouldn't miss. For something special, the Fried Sweet Taro Strips are delicious and a must-try. They work perfectly as either an appetizer or a dessert! Note: While the dishes taste good overall, my friend mentions a slight aftertaste of "old oil," and we both feel quite thirsty after heading home--perhaps there's a bit too much MSG. 得知蒙特利公園市的欣葉台菜關門和店經理Monica轉到這一家，和友人立刻去試，還是和從前般美味。 想吃道地台灣味的話，強力推薦這四道：桂竹筍肉絲，沙茶空心菜牛肉，翡翠芙蓉海鮮蒸蛋，三杯臭豆腐皮蛋豬血糕。 連香菜和蔥條都好吃的樹子蒸鱈魚，含一顆顆拿來調味的破布子我還是第一次吃到，很特別的口感。 每道菜都好吃，但友人說感覺有點油耗味，且吃完回家感覺口渴（味精有點多？）。 可當作前菜或飯後甜點的酥炸甜芋泥條好吃，不可錯過。 read more

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I hear you! It's almost lunar new year and if you are like me, looking for authentic Taiwanese banquet courses, you are at the right place coming to Momo Bistro! The Chef Yang is exceptional for reserving the authenticity of many traditional Taiwanese cuisines, which typically take a lot of effort and time to prepare. The price is relatively inexpensive when compared to how difficult each dish requires. We were in the "not so private" private rooms where you can even sing karaoke if you like. However, I do hope that they could upgrade the room facility to provide more space and privacy. Otherwise, overall the quality of food and service is worth the price. read more

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My family has been coming here for years. This is one of the more authentic Taiwanese restaurants in all of San Gabriel valley. I love their Taiwanese rice noodles, fried oysters, napa cabbage stew, steamed cod, stir fry veggies, stir fry firm tofu with pork, chicken roll and fried taro for dessert. Their fried rice and fried noodles are really good too! The ambiance is casual. They do have one private room for parties. Service was fine. Free parking lot outside. read more

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The most authentic Taiwanese soul food in Monrovia! Momo Bistro is an absolute gem. As a Taiwanese person, this is the best place to eat when I am missing home. The chef is incredibly experienced, having worked in many hotels and large restaurants before opening her own place, and you can truly taste that professional quality in every bite. We loved every dish we tried, these are the must-order authentic classics: *Mala Duck Blood & Stinky Tofu *Fried Oyster Omelet. *Sesame Oil Pot with chicken *Pig Kidney in Sesame Oil *Clams with Sponge Squash *Three Flavor Chitterlings *Sweet and Sour Squid Everything is delicious, authentic, and crafted with so much skill. If you want a real taste of Taiwan, this is the spot! There's 2-3 private room that accommodates 13 to 20 people. read more

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Get into a nice Decor ambience VIP room, Server serve their food with explanation and bright smile! Not only every dish is delicious , the chef thought also create some vegetarian food for my vegetarian friend! Everybody enjoy the wonderful, delicious food with happiness, price is right! Chef is amazing read more

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Shaved ice with fresh mango, blueberry, strawberry, and various red beans, green beans, taro, tapioca, and boba!!! Luv it read more

Momo Bistro & Bakery - Taiwanese style shaved ice - Taiwanese Near Me - Monrovia, California

I had one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever encountered. I placed an online order through the Fantuan app, received confirmation, and was charged on my credit card -- so I drove one hour to pick up my food. When I arrived, they told me they were "too busy to open the app," so they never even made the order. What's worse, they refused to refund me and told me I had to contact the app myself, even though THEY accepted the order and took my money. Then they had the audacity to ask me, "Why would you order when we're so busy?" -- as if that's somehow the customer's responsibility to know their internal situation. This is completely unacceptable business practice: * Accepting orders you have no intention of preparing * Charging customers without providing service * Refusing refunds * Blaming the customer for your own operational failure I wasted two hours of my day driving back and forth, plus gas, and left with nothing but frustration. If you value your time, money, and basic respect as a customer, I strongly recommend going somewhere else. read more

Highly recommended. If you like Taiwanese cuisine, this would be the one for you. Every dish here is super tasty and we are so surprised that people are not lining up to eat here. Their smoked duck was excellent and goes great with beer. Their garlic fried water spinach was super tasty that I ate half of it by myself. But what I like the most is the service there, so friendly and attentive ... Just like old friends. They also sell frozen dumplings here if you are looking for some good dumpling! Don't forget to order their cold squid appetizer, unforgettable texture. Thanks and we will be back for sure. Can't wait. read more

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I've ordered here several times during lunch and thought the food tasted good. However, I recently noticed I was charged $24 for a small takeout order of shredded pork with dried bean curd, even though the lunch menu lists it at $13. When I called to ask, the staff said there was no lunch pricing that day (it was a Tuesday) and couldn't clearly explain when lunch prices apply. I later saw on Yelp that their posted lunch menu says Monday-Friday, 11:00am-2:30pm. I realized I was consistently charged dinner prices even during lunch hours. Very disappointing and confusing. This is a very simple home-style stir-fry dish, and the portion was quite small. I honestly don't understand how they can justify charging a price comparable to what other restaurants charge for roast duck or free-range chicken. read more

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1) Honey Walnut Shrimp (核桃蝦) Battered shrimp tossed in a sweet, creamy mayonnaise-based sauce. The combination of crunchy walnuts and springy shrimp offered a signature sweet and savory flavor that we couldn't stop eating. 2) Shredded Pork with Taiwan Makin Bamboo Shoot (桂竹筍肉絲) Taiwanese 'Makin' (Makino) bamboo shoots are known for their slender shape and tender, crunchy texture. They had a natural sweetness and the 'forest' aroma of fresh bamboo. 3) Taiwan Fried Rice Noodles (台式炒米粉) Classic and simple. Nothing special. read more

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I love this place. Every time when I am in LA. I would go to this place for the most authentic Taiwanese food in LA. They have everything! The service is excellent. The food is so yummy. Please check out my photos :-) read more

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One of my favorite Taiwanese restaurants in the area. The food here is incredibly authentic, with flavors that remind me of traditional Taiwanese home cooking. Their roasted duck is especially outstanding. Perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy inside. The service is always friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Definitely a place I keep coming back to and highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Taiwanese cuisine. read more

The food was actually very tasty, so credit where it's due. However, the dining experience was disappointing overall. The restaurant was extremely busy and service was very slow. Some of our orders were sent to the wrong table, and a few items were missing entirely. We also asked for clean plates and bowls, but were told they had run out. On top of that, the environment was very noisy, with staff speaking loudly across the restaurant, making it difficult to relax or enjoy the meal comfortably. The food quality is good, but the atmosphere and service need improvement. Personally, I think this place is better for takeout rather than dine-in if you want a more pleasant experience. read more

I came here because a family friend recommended their food here. I was going to order a to-go, stood right where the workers were and nobody asked me what I wanted to order after I made eye contact with them several times. Clearly this place doesn't need more business, so no thank you, even if your food is decent I won't be coming back read more

This spot is by far my favorite family-style Taiwanese restaurant in SGV/LA and has been approved by several of my Taiwanese friends as being authentic and delicious. Their three flavor sauteed chicken and basil was my favorite dish, delivered an amazing tasty complex sauce and flavor-packed basil that went well with rice, and contained delicious tender chicken (be careful with the chicken bones in this dish though!). My 2nd favorite dish was the stir fried TW lettuce as I was impressed how much flavor they were able to introduce into this vegetable. The sauteed bean curd with pork dish had excellent flavor as well. Excellent and attentive service for our table of 6 on a busy Sunday lunch. Lots of people here on a Sunday lunch which also indicates their delicious food. I can't remember the last time I had better Taiwanese food than this place! read more

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Very nice restaurant good food, good service, beautiful and sweet host strongly recommend

This establishment is a poor representation of Taiwanese food and criminally overpriced. Oh, and they also do petty ish things like block spaces for their "delivery truck". *Update: I seen them now block multiple spaces. I don't know why they have to do that since that place never gets busy.* read more

Momo Bistro & Bakery - They illegally block parking spaces - Taiwanese Near Me - Monrovia, California

I ordered lunch from Momo Bistro & Bakery via UberEats and was extremely disappointed--and frankly, concerned--by the quality of the food. Two dishes in particular were absolutely unacceptable: The sautéed bean curd with pork strips tasted sour, as if it had spoiled. The celery with squid was even worse. The squid was foul-smelling, mushy, and clearly not fresh. I took a bite and had to immediately spit it out. I've attached photos showing the uneaten squid to make it clear I'm not exaggerating and immediately dumped into the trash can! This was part of a lunch special, but does that mean quality and food safety don't matter? It's deeply disappointing to receive food that feels unfit for consumption. I won't be ordering again and cannot recommend this place. read more

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It's been many years since I came here, and the last time I came, Momo was under different ownership and gave us a less than pleasant experience. Finally, we came back to give this place a shot. We arrived for a weekday lunch. Around 12:30, they were fairly busy with just a few tables available. Service was pleasant and prompt. We placed our orders and got water quickly. All of our orders came out at the same time, which is a plus for a hungry guy. Their beef satay had plenty of flavor with tender chopped beef and green veggies. The fish filet in bean sauce isn't like many of the HK places. This was lighter in color, had great flavor with sautéed garlic in a mildly spicy sauce. So good with rice. Bean curd with pork strips and celery was also good. There were bits of squid and some pieces were a bit chewy, but the flavor was also good. We also noticed they have fried taro, which according to the Mrs., is hard to find in the SGV. It's a Taiwanese thing. The order came with 16 pieces and arrived to our table hot and crispy. It has a slight chewy consistency and a creamy sweet taro flavor. They also sell frozen dumpling, wontons, XLB and buns. Prices for each varies so ask them. It seems like they're good sellers, so I'll try those once I can make room in my freezer. During peak hours or weekends, the parking lot can be packed, with the Good Fortune market and other eateries bringing in the crowd. Just be careful as there are plenty of lousy drivers who also lack parking skills. I'm so glad we came back to try Momo under its new ownership to get a taste of their comforting Taiwanese cuisine. read more

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The phrase "black store" comes to mind when it comes to this place. This place literally serves you $3.00 chinese food that you can get from 99 ranch market and charge you 10x the price for it. They try to not let you see the prices of whatever you are ordering so they can rip you off. The waitress come with their tablets and asks you what you want and places the order. You will get a sticker shock when you get the bill. Ordered 4 dishes, nothing fancy, a tofu, a veggie dish, a protein, and a soup... Bill came $150... Omg! What a scam, I will never go back and you should stay away too. read more

We ordered the stir-fried water spinach with satay sauce, sesame oil kidney, and stir-fried clams with basil. This Taiwanese restaurant has been around for a long time and offers authentic flavors. It gets pretty busy on weekends, but the service is quick, and the portion sizes are decent not too big, but just right! read more

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Authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Not too salty, oily or spicy. Like home cooking. Friendly wait staff.

A great family style Taiwanese restaurant. We came here for dinner, order many things like shrimp fried rice, salt and pepper intestines, sweet and sour pork, oysters, smoked duck, etc. Food was great, the staff were friendly. It's family style restaurant and great for bigger groups 6 or more. read more

Momo Bistro & Bakery - Shrimp fried rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I have been following Monica to every restaurant she is(was) in. No other reason, just to appreciate her skill on Taiwanese cuisine. If you like Taiwanese food, try Momo Bistro, you will like it. read more

Lots of big tables for banquet style meal. Ordered quite a few dishes. Nothing amazing.

Look out while paying, the tip is default to 20% if not paying attention. Worst, it add on sales tax before tip that make customers pay tip on the tax. Food is average. It's a scam making tax to be a part of tip calculation. The only way to avoid paying tip on tax is to pay with no tip then drop cash tip on the table. read more

Date of visit: 10/23/2022 Very authentic Taiwanese food! My orders: - Taiwanese Fried Rice noodle: ORDER IT! - Cod with savory crispy bean: ORDER IT! - Special braised napa: ORDER IT! Very good but can use a little more white pepper. Texture is more like soup kind. It has long shape squid meatball in it - Fried chitterlings (intestine): the intestine is stuffed with green onion before being fried. I don't eat intestine. Hubby said just ok. He prefers the one that the intestine is cooked first in soy sauce before being fried. - Sizzling beef fillet in Black Pepper: ORDER IT! Beef is tender & flavorful - 3 flavor sautéed calamari: ORDER IT! Besides calamari, the dish comes with cut up king oyster mushroom. Very delicious! - Fried sweet taro balls: Excellent! ORDER IT! I even order to go too Highly recommended. I will be back for sure! read more

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i would stay away from this store. the price is ridiculous high for a below average quality. The dishes are extremely salty. For 3 dishes, the total came to be over $120. The service is average and the ambiance is below par. I don't recommend. read more

Momo Bistro, not to be confused with Momo paradise is a Taiwanese, nostalgic hit the spot restaurant. They cook each dish the way your grandma did. Waitresses were kind to explain the dish and offered great suggestions on the dishes. Service was quick and attentive. The place has a few large round tables for larger patties but also good for small parties as well. The place is nicely kept, not run down for the amount of time it's been kept in service. We got the chicken and basil in clay pot. I can eat this with rice everyday. Perfect for the rainy cold days like today. The cabbage is exactly how mom would cook it to make us feel healthy eating our veggies. The clam with basil is the fam favorite with nostalgic flavor and laughter of the people who'd unluckily get an empty shell. The sticky rice was so flavorful and reminded me of when grandma would make it and put it in the bamboo containers. Sticky rice also had an abundance of dried shrimp on top to give it its new years auspicious feel. Bitter melon soup is hard to find but this place did it right. They made good usage of the pinapple to cut the bitterness of the melon but not overpowering the flavor of the whole soup. The chicken in the soup was still juicy and not dry. I had wished for the soup to be more bitter but my mom thought it was too bitter. But this was the perfect soup then! Don't forget to make a gander at the bags and bags of frozen meat balls and dumplings and such on the way out. read more

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*pre-order and to-go order* Preordered our Fourth of July dinner about a week ahead, cost around $218. The Decent: Sticky Rice Chicken Roll wrapped in tofu skin The Blah: Everything else: Peking duck, Cod/Tofu dish, Taiwanese sausage, the cabbage stone pot dish (not photo), and the elderflower black sesame rice ball dessert soup The packaging.. completely sealed.. all the supposedly crispy dishes resulted in "hard to chew .. hard to swallow." read more

Momo Bistro & Bakery - Peking Duck Condiments (green onion, cucumber, and sauce) - Taiwanese Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The most authentic Taiwanese cuisine in the SGV. Very friendly staff here. Highly recommend making a reservation as it gets busy fast, especially during the weekends. We came here for a birthday celebration and ordered lots of traditional dishes. It used to be a bakery/deli so the decor is very simple. They use rattan chairs! Take advantage of the free beer offer (dine in only) with every $30 purchase. If you don't drink beer, you can ask for a soda instead. read more

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This whole in the wall just YES. Parking is really horrible it's super busy but if you find parking you're good. Thankfully there wasn't a long line when we arrived! But as soon as we sat it got busy. The stir fried tofu, the fried chicken, the Taiwanese noodles and the sautéed veggies are to die for. Most the workers speak only mandarin. There was so many dishes to pick from. read more

Momo Bistro & Bakery - Fried chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Monrovia, California

Very tasty and authentic taiwanese food! Never had any complaints about the service, but I usually come with people who know the cook and waitstaff well, so I'm probably not the best judge in that department. The eel sticky rice is really yummy, the squid with 5 flower sauce(?) is also good, and the soups are really good. They also have a lot of to go freezer items and lunch specials. (The food pictures might not be part of the regular menu, those are more what they've bought for the day/know the staff well type situation) read more

Momo Bistro & Bakery - Abalone - Taiwanese Near Me - Monrovia, California

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We met some old friends who suggested Momo Bistro & Bakery for a Taiwanese lunch. They are located in Arcadia in a large shopping center with a Chinese Supermarket. The interior is basic with several large tables in the rear and a bakery case in the front. They serve traditional Taiwanese items and had the following dishes: Thinly sliced bean curd and pork Garlic stir fried Chinese Okra Taiwan style stir fry rice vermicelli Pork Kidneys with vermicelli in rice wine Pork Chitlins Cabbage and meat clay pot pottage All of the portions were huge and our friends wound up taking most of it home. Service was good. Lots of parking in the large shopping center. All the dishes were adequate. $138. before tip. read more

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This review only reflects their food, as I have not been to their store in person. Their food is authentically Taiwanese and there's not many of them left here . Not too oily nor overly seasoned . Their cake is also the best or closest to, here in LA, as again, it's not too sweet nor overboard in cream. Texture is more like a smooth sponge cake. I've tried most of the other Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese bakeries here in SoCal. Am looking forward to trying their other pastries . Would recommend Momo's cakes if you find most cakes too oily and sweet. The only reason I am giving four instead of five stars is because of the prices. read more

Monday lunch date with my Dad & we decided to give this Taiwanese place a try :) The interior was great . Very clean, spacious and quite nice for a Taiwanese eatery . We went there during their lunch menu hours ...the dishes they have offered were all fantastic at very affordable prices. We've ordered three courses & food was amazing, portions were so generous! We packed most of the food to go . I liked everything about this place so far . The service was great but a bit under staffed -- so again..let's be patient with servers . The great quality of food made up for it ! Highly recommend this place for group luncheons, family gatherings, dates or even just casual or take outs. It is good for all sorts of parties . read more

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