This is the same guy used to run phusion cafe on e 30. food still awesome new location .

I can't eat this. Hairy pork belly, broth taste like detergent. Maybe this is for somebody, but it's not for me. read more

Phusion Cafe - Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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They don't ever answer their phone on purpose per the lady who works there. Bummer as I had issues ordering online. 3 cup chicken was plentiful and had lots of bones in it but was flavorful. Steak and egg lacked flavor but was also in good volume. Tea egg was super hard boiled and dry. Taiwan popcorn chicken wasn't too dry but needed sauce incredibly badly. Overall can't complain too much as this is one of the last standing inexpensive places to buy food in town! read more

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Looking for a different option for lunch at work, and I actually didn't know this place was here, so I went ahead and gave it a shot. I had the green beans and tofu bowl with white rice, and I got an order of the Taiwanese popcorn chicken to go with. The bowl came with a canned soda, the only options were coke and diet coke, so I have a Coke in the fridge for some time in the distant future. I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce on the dish, but it was a great portion size for lunch and the chicken was actually better dipped in the sauce, since it didn't come with any. The rice was kind of dry. However, again, good portion size, close to the office, and ready pretty quickly. This is a tiny little shop with no indoor seating, but some patio tables outside. Probably pretty popular with students, and I'm sure I'll try something else from their menu. read more

It seems that Phusion Cafe may have changed ownership. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has gone downhill; it is pretty underwhelming, greasy, and inauthentic. I went for lunch with my friends and will not be back. read more

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Too greasy and not authentic Taiwanese food We got home Made dumplings. Supposed to be good. But the wrap is super thick n tasted saggy Not recommended to anyone who are originally from Taiwan read more

I have to now make this inclusion So I don't get a bad contusion So when in Ohio I think you should try, oh The boba and food here at Phusion! I want to avoid the Con Phusion, and write a review of Phusion Cafe in Cleveland. This is no longer my favourite place to come and eat, or get Boba for that matter, although the food is pretty damn good and pretty cheap as well. I brought Barbie here because of good memories for me, and we both agreed: The Boba is very disappointing. In the old days I used to like it more, but since it expanded into its new fancy location I've noticed that the drink standard really doesn't get it done for me on any level. Having said that, they do make an effort and I've had much worse boba in my day as well. So you can come to your own conclusions as to what you think of it really. It used to be 5-star quality, and service and popularity are still 5 stars, but with 3 star boba, it balances out to 4. I still wish them all the luck in the world though. Original review: What to get: Any of their Bubble Teas, but order it less sweet unless it's the Milk Tea. What not to get: ConPhused by their menu. It's pretty basic. Like your boyfriend. How to improve: Add Brown Sugar Milk Tea to the menu! There is some ConPhusion about what good Bubble Tea is and how important lovely service is. I'm big into Bubble Tea and I don't care too much about service as long as they get my order right. But for what it's worth, the younger girl working here (maybe the daughter of the owners?) is so friendly it hurts. Literally I get shooting pains up and down my groin area (both sides) from her obsene in-your-face bubble-tea-providing friendliness. As for the tea itself, it might be the best Bubble Tea in the CLE, but that really isn't saying much at all because this city does not have the excellent options of nearby Pittsburgh or even Rochester, and don't get me started on the bubble tea heavens of Cali, NYC, Toronto or Houston. It is really nice though, particularly by Cleveland standards. The milk tea is pretty basic and bland but then so is your boyfriend. It tastes good and that's what matters (unlike your boyfriend). I've also had the Taro and Lychee which were both a bit too sweet, but can be ordered with less ice - so I suggest you do so. They were really good, though, although again - I have yet to find anything here that would make me rush back and knock over customers to demand to be served my favourite bubble tea instantly. Because that is totally my usual type of behaviour. Especially when I'm around your boyfriend. But really, you won't get better Bubble Tea in Cleveland (I've tried them all), and the service is wonderful (if the younger girl is there, especially), so stop by Phusion and end the ConPhusion about who has The Land's best BT. I mean, ConPhusios liked it, so it must be good. Anyway I have to go. I have to catch a lightning bolt at the clock tower so I can go back to the Phusion. Which will go something like this. Doc: Unfortunately we never know when or where good Bubble Tea is going to strike. Marty: (Pulls up the page for Phusion Cafe) We do now. Doc: Great Scott! This is it! If we could somehow harness this Bubble Tea. Channel it into the Boba Capacitor. It just might work. Marty: Whoa, this Bubble Tea is heavy, Doc. Doc: Marty, next Saturday night, we're sending you Back... to the Phusion! read more

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Food is decent. The taiwanese chicken was my favorite, 10/10. The beef noodle soup was ok, could have used a little more flavor. But the beef itself was so tender. The Taiwanese cold noodle was not too great. A little bland and all the noodles somewhat clumped together. We also got their lychee and passionfruit drinks. Strangely, they didn't have ice? So our drinks were lukewarm, no ice, and still a bit frothy. Also, customer service was a bit strange, as the person at the front didn't seem to know answers to questions I had about the food, very quiet, and just felt awkward overall. I'd come back probably for takeout and try some different things. read more

Phusion Cafe - beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I came to Cleveland for an interview from Houston (second largest chinatown in US), so I was not expecting much in terms of Asian food scene. However, as soon as I found a Taiwanese place, I knew I gotta check it out. Upon entering, I could tell the shop owner was Taiwanese from his accent, and we hit it off real well from the start. He was very friendly with customers, and he even joked that if I don't have money to pay cuz i'm a poor student, I can do the dishes. Onto the food. I got the braised chicken thigh rice. It was pretty standard taiwanese set meals with some ground pork sauce over rice, veggies on the side (asparagus in this case), and a braised egg. Good portion size in meat and rice, and owner offered me more rice if I needed it. It may not be the best thing in the world, but it tasted homemade to me like how my mother would make it, so I was very surprised. The milk tea tasted very much like ones I would get for breakfast in Taipei on the streets. The curry beef pancake was very flavorful, and I loved the sauce. Overall, 5 stars for service and the home-made feel. It definitely was not 100% authentic or the best taiwanese food I've ever had, but it was comforting and got my Asian food fix. Will definitely come back if I return to the city! read more

Phusion Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I love Taiwanese food and was super excited to eat here. They didn't have the braised pork belly (they said something about it being a seasonal dish) which made me sad! Instead, I opted for the braised pork with rice and an order of the popcorn chicken. Braised pork with rice was basically minced pork with rice. Wasn't really what I was expecting, but oh well. As for the popcorn chicken it was nothing like traditional popcorn chicken! Taiwanese popcorn chicken is coated in five spice and is juicy and crispy. They use a different type of seasoning and batter here. Again, not what I was expecting when I think of popcorn chicken. read more

Phusion Cafe - A11. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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First time to visit. I was pleasantly surprised to find this hole-in-the-wall, home-style Taiwanese restaurant. Ordered the braised pork belly plate. Was nice to have sides of green beans, napa cabbage, seasoned ground pork, and a hard cooked egg. The pork belly melted in my mouth and was braised in a flavorful yet mild sauce. The owner was nice, and also proud of his establishment. Next time I'm in town, I'm coming back. read more

Phusion Cafe - Braised pork belly - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I like their chicken quarter very much. The reason I give them a 3 is their popcorn chicken. Their popcorn chicken is the worst popcorn chicken I ever have so far. It was so hard and looked very weird. I tasted the breading more than the chicken. I was hoping to taste the five spice flavor, there was no to little flavor. My friend and I couldn't bring ourselves to finish up that popcorn chicken. However, the chicken quarter was pretty good value and yummy. read more

Phusion Cafe - Chicken quarter - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place is a super hole-in-the-wall, and I mean that in a good way! Pro: the flavors are authentic. Cons: The food took FOREVER even though there were barely any customers. Our order took half an hour. We ordered 2 soup noodle dishes; one was a bit bland, and the other was yummy. Both didn't have anything in them aside from noodles and a 2 very small pieces of meat. While I think the food is way overpriced for what little you get, if you have a craving for authentic taiwanese food, this could be a place for you! read more

Walked here with my co-worker to get some lunch to go. We were happily greeted when entering this tiny shop that only has a few tables. My co-worker had been here several times before and recommended trying any of their chicken dishes. I ended choosing the peanut butter chicken rice bowl. After opening my meal back at my desk I then saw that the peanut butter was a drizzle on top that didn't even get to all of the chicken (or any of the rice) and not an all over sauce as I expected it would be. If I had known this I would have asked for more. While disappointed with the lack of sauce, I am very happy with the chicken. That chicken is awesome! It may take me a minute, but I'll be back to try out another chicken dish. read more

Phusion Cafe - Good chicken but needs more peanut butter - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Lobe it! The place is very small, I see many people take out there food. It is not tasty as an expensive resturant, but probably the only one "real" Chinese home kitchen in the local area. The price is really reasonable. cheaper than the utana noodle. handemake dumpline is really made by hand. bubble tea is made by real tea. I would come here more often. pork belly and pork feet are recommended. somethong I dont like: shrmp Wonton noodle is not Cantounes version. the noodle is different and there is no a whole shrimp in each wonton. I guess it is a Taiwaness version. fine with thay, I just prefer the other version. fried chicken piece is too dry to me. read more

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3.5 stars. I'm liking this restaurant's concept. The menu is extensive and mostly comprised of inexpensive appetizer-like dishes that you can share with a small group. I first ordered the Taiwanese popcorn chicken and while I have had better elsewhere, it wasn't bad at all. The portion size is reasonable for the cost. I then tried the scallion pancakes which needed more flavor so I used a sweet red sauce that was provided to dip it in. I enjoyed the fried dumplings the most. The wrapper was thicker than what I am used to but I actually enjoyed that aspect of it. Yes, this place is quite small, but most people order to go anyways so I don't think getting a table will be a problem if you plan on dining in. Phusion is a good place to go if you're not too hungry and just want some small bites, but don't expect anything amazing. read more

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DON'T COME Listen guys, maybe what I'm saying is unbelievable to you. Do not come to this restaurant, the food here is not safe!!! The pork has very visible hair on it and even the waitress confessed that she wouldn't eat that stuff. I've only been here twice and every time I've eaten here my stomach gets really upset afterwards!!! The food here is not fresh at all, I've had leftovers here before and it's awful! I don't know where those 5 stars come from, I really can't believe it. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find a new Phusion Cafe location in the Uptown/University Circle area! This is a small cafe right across the street from the Cleveland Institute of Art, serving Taiwanese-style Night Market food (I.e. popcorn chicken, fried meats and ribs, egg rolls, scallion pancakes, potstickers, etc) as well as main course dishes like noodle soups, rice bowls, and sandwiches/crepes. They also provide what seems like unlimited combos of boba - just take a look at that elegantly organized menu written on the wall! Set up like a true night market stall, this cafe can seat around 16 people (perhaps 20 if you squish). Prices are reasonable - most noodles are less than $10, and most appetizers are less than $6. If you go for the Hakka style meats, those are about $13. There are so many things to try, so don't be shy about asking the owner for some recommendations or peeking over at what the table next to you is eating. For starters, I recommend trying the Taiwanese popcorn chicken for a good crunch (red sauce could maybe use an extra spice kick), and the Beef Noodle soup, with a Passion Fruit Bubble Tea (+lychee jelly) to balance the savory with sweet. From there, adventure on with your taste buds! read more

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We stopped in here for lunch after our trip to the Asian Store. I found Phusion on Yelp, of course. The place has street parking only from what we could see. Considering it's only 10 degrees in Cleveland today, we weren't out looking for a lot. The place is very small and part of a few shared businesses in the building. Look for the red awning over the door or you may pass it up. We asked our hostess what was really good. She told us the beef noodle soup. We both got that, a scallion pancake & a shrimp egg roll each. Everything was outstanding. The soup had a wonderful broth and the bits of pickled radish really made it pop. The egg rolls were stuffed with shrimp and really good and the scallion pancake was not greasy and had great flavor. I look forward to coming back to Phusion to try more on the menu. read more

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This place used to be a very small place with only two or three tables. Now the owner has expanded the shop to include a clean and new dining hall next door that could accommodate so much more people. As always, the owner was very friendly and even gave us extra food! I tried out the hakka tofu bowl (vegetarian) this time just as fun, and to my surprise it tastes just as authentic as the other meat dishes. Definitely recommend! read more

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I might be a little harsh, but when a Taiwanese American feels let down by a Taiwanese restaurant then you can expect some serious criticism. Was the food authentic? No. Was the food good? Err, I'd say it was mediocre. The popcorn chicken had the wrong type of breading and seasoning. Not bad as chicken nuggets but definitely not what they claim to be. Cold noddles had very one-noted sesame sauce and weirdly topped with seaweed. I tried to order boba tea but they had no boba :( read more

Soooo good! A small place with limited seating and a huge kitchen, and I'm definitely glad we stopped here. The homemade scallion pancakes are utterly delicious! The pork belly over rice was also fantastic, the fat melted in your mouth and there was a ton of rice leftover (we were quite full). The beef noodle soup is also super flavorful. Great bang for your buck, in terms of portion and flavor! read more

Food makes you feel it is home made. Just a small cozy place. A lot of reviews focused on the deco and condition. But I am truly amazed by the history of this place, and the hospitality the owner shows to all his customers. He would offer you different home made hot sauces to go with your dishes. Tried popcorn chicken, braised beef noodle soup, and minced pork noodle. All excellent! Nothing fancy just brings you nostalgia. read more

Small and cozy spot. I ordered the beef noodle soup, which was delicious and comforting. My food was served hot and reminded me of a home-cooked meal. (Ask for their house chili oil, it makes it even better.) The owner was incredibly kind and thoughtful. He checked in often and even refilled my thermos with tea on my way out because it was a cold day. read more

Sad to report that the quality of dishes have gone downhill. My insider sources told me that this place keeps change chefs all the time. The scallion pancake was burnt outside and undercooked inside. Not to mention what used t be the magical crispness is no longer. The "pork steak" appetizer 炸豬排 has become "katsu Don" style, heavily breaded. Beef noodle soup only had 3 little pieces of beef. The soup base is different too (for the worse). I'd still come, but I don't believe I'll come as often as I used to. read more

Phusion Cafe - Dumplings - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Nice place. Being disabled I was lucky to find a parking spot on the side street. Small and a little warm inside for eating very hot beef noodle soup. It was good and so was the veggie egg roll. Could have used a little ice in my water. read more

Phusion Cafe - Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

It's a rare thing when I want to try almost everything on a menu. And what a menu! It's extensive and features lots of traditional Taiwanese entrees, soups, noodles and appetizers. Prices are very reasonable and we ended up picking 8 or 9 dishes for just the 4 of us! Their tea selection was great! The teas are a bit pricier but delicious. The waitress was really nice and polite. Service here was a little hard to understand as two seemingly random customers seemed to be bussing our plates back and forth but it was hard to tell if they were working or not... Location is small but even included a parking lot. I love that about Cleveland Chinatown. Taste, variety = fantastic! Would definitely recommend and come back! read more

Great start to a new Taiwanese (not Thai) cafe! To me, it feels like home. My hubs and I were so happy to find this place. It's our roots, you know. We were so happy that we went back 2 days in a row! It's currently really the only Taiwanese-style restaurant in Cleveland! We tried: - Hakka style pork and squid with vegetables - Beef noodle soup (!!! on point) - Mei Cai Ko Rou (stewed fatty pork belly) The flavor is on point and it reminds us of home. The beef noodle soup is a must try. EDIT: Hakka style pork and squid is FAST becoming a favorite. Everything else was great too! Other dishes that we've tried - salt & pepper pork - not oily with perfect tenderness. In addition, it was VERY affordable. Finally, they have TEN REN TEA! It's a legit tea shop in Taiwan. The Phusian Cafe owners are friends with the Ten Ren folks in Taiwan, so their milk tea is a must try. (Their fruity ones are more sugary, fyi...) As for environment, the place has just opened up and it's more cafe style/casual. I loved that they were playing R&B/soul/hip hop. One of the Taiwanese restaurant owners used to cook soul food :D We can't wait to go back. If you're looking for something new for Asian food - try Phusian Cafe! read more

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Cleveland, I hate you. Let me explain. Five years ago, I was warned by someone that decent Asian food did, in fact, exist in Cleveland, but there was only one good one of each cuisine (i.e. one good Korean, one good Chinese, one good Vietnamese, etc.) When I moved here five years ago, I found that statement to a little exaggerated, but somewhat accurate. It was really depressing, because I grew up in an area where crab rangoon and egg foo young and chop suey were as foreign as the foreign language movies section as my local library. Over the years, Cleveland got more Chinese restaurants. Legit ones. In fact, now, I can claim that there are 4-5 Chinese restaurants I frequent in Asiatown, all different subtypes of Chinese cuisine. So why do I hate Cleveland? I'm moving in two weeks. Just as more and more great Asian restaurants pop up in Cleveland....thanks. So after seeing the strong reviews on Yelp, I had to go check out this place myself. The name doesn't exactly inspire confidence (ehhhh...fusion food...). Like others have mentioned, the space is a little odd, as though the restaurant is in the lobby of a building and you need to walk through it to get to the other end. There are about 8 tables, plus others on the other side of this "wall" that I'm not sure whether it's is part of the restaurant. It's a mom-and-pop restaurant, which I love supporting. I overheard one of the chefs/waitresses saying she was helping her brother out at the store. Awesome. Got a beef noodle soup (台灣牛肉麵) and a regular milk tea (奶茶). Steaming hot and huge portions--I almost couldn't finish it and I'm a pretty big eater. At least 5 large pieces of braised beef and lots of bok choy that was fresh and crisp, not soggy or wilted. Noodles were abundant and chewy, but not house-made. The soup was on point, definitely one of the best I've had. Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup is basically my favorite dish in the world. Even the green onions were fragrant and crisp! (this restaurant should use them and make green onion pancakes!!) You know that if I'm praising something as silly as green onions that this place must be awesome. The milk tea was all right. Maybe it's because I waited until the ice melted so it was a bit diluted. But you know what that means? Means I have to go back again before I move. :D read more

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Came to Cleveland to work for a week, found this place on yelp and it surprised me ! The owner is super nice, the drink and pork chop rice is superb. I'm from Taiwan, and I can tell you this place is authentic ! Will be back for sure. read more

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Once upon a time, Cleveland had Taiwanese food... Not Thai food, Taiwanese. There may have been others, but the one I remember was in the complex where Han's skewer shop is now. You could get Taiwanese beef noodles and other things, but it wasn't always open, and ... obviously it's gone. Fast forward, the team that used to run the Chinese shop near playhouse Square opened a new location in the same complex as Superior Pho. How did I find this out? Well, my brother and I were off to get some Pho, and we saw... PHUSION CAFE. What on earth? THere's nothing at all in the title that suggests what it might be fusing - but a glance at the menu indicated that there were a lot of Taiwanese dishes - which warranted a much closer look. How close? Well, two people ordered 4 entrees - Hakka style dried bean curd Taiwanese beef noodle Taiwanese sausage fried rice Braised bean curd. All were good, authentic, and, with exception of the braised bean curd, unavailable at other venues in Cleveland. The bean curds were very fresh - and the braised version was very crispy on the surface, something that isn't always managed correctly. Ideally, it should be moist within, with only the surface seared. They know what they're doing. I'm half Hakka, so getting the dried bean curd sauté was also quite a treat. Fried rice and noodles are standard fare, but well executed. So - how do you spread the word? Get a party together... The next day, a party of 28 descended upon Phusion Cafe, and they served buffet style Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Beef Sauce Rice (This sounds nasty, but is actually divine.) Hakka styled pork belly (Divine)... actually let's do this dish by dish. Beef Sauce +Rice This is essentially mince-meat sauce that's got flavor to die for. You put it on your carb of choice, and eat until your belly decides to either expand, or burst - either way, you keep eating. For all of those with a weakness for carbs+meatsauce, try using Quinoa instead. I love this combo. Hakka Pork Belly - (MeiCaiKouRou/梅菜扣肉） Another tremendous Hakka dish seasoned with Chinese Mustards and soy sauce that is stewed until the flavors permeate deeply, leaving the gastronomist oh-so-much to taste and savor. Had fish cakes, beef noodles and a number of other dishes on the menu, all of which were satisfying. On the down side: The space is odd, since it forms almost an antechamber for the rest of the building - walking through one restaurant to get to another is a bit different. I also don't know what the decor will ultimately look like, but the current setup remains unusual. Interesting tidbit- They have a brunch menu that looks positively hipster with bulgar wheats, yogurts and the like. Haven't tried it, but maybe this is the fusion. Another interesting tidbit - Word is, they will start serving Taiwanese Breakfast during weekends. That's HOT. Word to the wise: If you come here, I suggest a deep foray into the Taiwanese dishes. It's their specialty, and for now, it's a cleveland Monopoly. Play ball! read more

Phusion Cafe - It opened 3 days ago. :). Hard core traditional chili oil! Color me ecstatic! - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Impressive. Tasty. Random location but good. After hearing fellow yelper Ferdinand and yelper Joyce rave about this place this past weekend, we decided to give it a try.. With them with us, of course (well it was opposite, they invited us!). I had been wondering about this restaurant- ironically, I get facials next door and have been hearing them make noise for the last couple of months.. So truly happy they're open now! Located in the middle of the superior Asia plaza (behind superior pho, and literally in the middle) is Phusion Cafe. It's definitely cafe style, but with legit Taiwanese food. We tried a multitude of dishes-the three cup chicken, salt and pepper pork, ground pork with rice, pork with veggies, and my fave- beef noodle soup. I particularly liked their beef noodle soup the best- it wasn't oily, wasn't too sweet, but was just right. Overall it was good. I was satisfied. Overall every single dish was cooked well and was good- I really have no complaints. They also use TenRen tea (oh I missed it) for their milk tea. Mmmmmm.... If you're looking for a legit Taiwanese food place to eat, you got to check out Phusion Cafe. It's in a random location, but it's definitely worth the stop- good prices, good food, and super nice people who own the restaurant- I'm happy it's in CLE! read more

Phusion Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I really like the decor and the service was very quick. Everyone was very nice and helpful. I had the five-spice duck (It was written on the chalkboard and in a written part of the menu, not sure if it's always available) and milk tea (my new favorite thing in the world). I also split the beef meatball soup with my mom. The duck is amazing, but beware: it has bones. It had all different pieces, wings, neck, and what-have you. Such a great flavor! The milk tea was fantastic, and the homemade chili oil is hot but very very good. The soup was stellar, the broth has such a deep umami flavor. It could be a meal in itself. I don't know much about Taiwanese food, but I really love this place after one visit. read more

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Very good, authentic Taiwanese/Chinese food. I usually get the Taiwanese beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken. Pricing is good, serving sizes are medium. They also have bubble tea, I've had matcha and coffee. Definitely one of my go-to places. Same building as Superior Pho and Ha Ahn, kind of sketchy location, shares bathrooms with the other restaurants which are not the cleanest. read more

Phusion Cafe - Taiwanese beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Great Taiwanese food in CLE! Recommended items are braised or stewed pork with rice, handmade potstickers, Sichuan green beans, popcorn chicken, green onion pancake, beef noodle soup, any Hakka stir fry, Peddler noodles, eggplant, any stir fried vegetable. Service is fantastic. Support this business! read more

Phusion Cafe - Pro tip: try ordering from the Taiwanese menu! This is the Peddler noodle. - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Okay. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with boba, popcorn chicken, fried dumplings, and scallion pancakes. The jasmine boba was disappointing because they gave me popping bubble instead of tapioca boba. the milk tea itself was good and not too sweet. The fried dumplings were subpar because the dough wasn't all the way cooked and it seemed that they just started to fry. There was no crispy-ness/color at the bottom. The chicken was fine as well, a little salty. I think it pairs well with the duck sauce, but would even be better with a Thai Chili sauce. The scallion pancakes were also undercooked. There was a crispy-ness but the middle was still raw. This lacked salt and there could've been more green onion itself. Overall, I hope to try their main dishes. In my hometown, I always have a Taiwanese shop I go to, so maybe my nostalgia is clouding my judgement. I'm excited to see what else they offer. read more

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I'm going to give this place a four because I feel as though the quality and taste of the food was very authentic. So much in fact that it tastes like my moms cooking, and she lived in southern Taiwan until she was about 25 years old. Dishes tried: Beef Noodle Soup. Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Veggies. ("What she order?") Fish Fillet. Black Milk Bubble Tea. However, keep in mind that I've been in Taiwan and have eaten the most drool-worthy, dream-inducing, taste bud-exploding dishes. This place does not compare to the real deal. It is more of a home cooked taste. Now, that's a good thing because it means it is made with love and care. However, in my life it is also a bad thing because I can literally stay at home and eat the same food. I likely won't be making a trek to Cleveland solely to eat here. If I'm in the area though, I'd keep it in mind. Especially since the manager/owner gentleman was extremely friendly, and the servers were very kind. p.s. The tea was good, but the bubbles need a little extra OOMPH in my opinion. read more

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I ordered cold sesame noodles (Taiwanese noodles) and peanut butter chicken. The cold noodles were disappointingly bland and unseasoned. Part of the problem was that there was only a tiny bit of the sauce/paste. Stingy. But it also needed some soy sauce (none was included, which is okay because the soy in those little packets is always awful). Ok, I can fix that, sort of. The peanut butter chicken, at first, was tasty: hot and crispy, with the right amount of peanut butter sauce and sesame seeds. But after I ate some of the top pieces, I realized that underneath the top pieces, there was NO sauce at all, just breaded, unseasoned (again) chicken. Why?? Give up the sauce! read more

I like the bbq chicken with rice and bell peppers and celery. Service was fast and polite. I like that there is a mix of fresh stir fried vegetables. I would certainly come here again for a fast dine-in meal. I like the hole in wall with a moderate amount of seating. read more

Phusion Cafe - Bbq chicken with rice and bell peppers and celery. The bbq sauce is house made. - Taiwanese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I was really impressed with this place. Amazing place to get not-overly-greasy versions of your favorite Americanized Chinese foods, plus great interpretations of more authentic Taiwanese takeout items. I had the popcorn chicken, fried potstickers and the General Tso's chicken. TIP: ask for the General Tso's "really crispy" or extra crispy...it comes out with the texture of the popcorn chicken, and then you can add extra sauce as you choose. This is how I avoided getting whole bites of nothing but gross bread/fat, as often happens at other places. AND, since you're bound to have leftovers, this texture is more conducive to reheating...I'm currently eating some General Tso's the day after buying it, and it didn't get gross in the microwave at all. WOO. read more