Taipei 101 is one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants you can get. We love to eat at this restaurant any chance we get. Unfortunately we live over an hour away, but the service and food are worth it. The food is incredible. I have tried a huge variety of their menu options and I have never been disappointed. Best mopu tofu I have ever had. Love the hot and sour fish, spicy crispy fish, hot pot beef and more. You will never leave hungry because portions are huge! We always bring our family and eat family style. Pricing is reasonable and worth it! read more

I normally took a lot more pictures of my food, but I forgot because either I am too hungry or it looks too good. The Braised pork tasted excellent more or sweet side but tasted great. The veggie stir fried is awesome, just brought out the natural flavor of the veggies. I love the Japanese tofu, crispy on the outside soft like eggs in the inside. The best is the Beef Chow Fun, it doesn't look much but it tasted excellent and full of flavor, the noodles doesn't look salty from lack of soy sauce but it is great because of great Wok Hei to brought a out all the flavor. The service is good. The building seems to be older but still clean inside. I don't like the parking situation, it is just hard to park too much traffic going on . read more

Taipei 101 - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Called in for an takeout online through their website. Sent a confirmation to my phone right away after I placed the order. However they don't send text to you when the order is ready. Also, the lady behind the counter seems a bit cold, not very friendly. They're located in Cary downtown. The area is nice and cute. They have a parking area outside of the restaurant. Ambiance inside is nothing very special. The griddle streaky beef had decent flavor but more than half of the dish is potato. A bit disappointed for that price. read more

Taipei 101 - Griddle Streaky Beef with Mixed Vegetables - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Quaint Chinese restaurant in downtown Cary. Walked here with a friend to enjoy the beginning of spring and get some good food. My friend said this was her parent's favorite Chinese American restaurant so we had to check it out. There's plenty of seating and it was pretty packed for lunch: always a good sign. This is where we deviated, instead of ordering from Chinese American menu, we went more traditional and ordered a beef and a pork dish. I honestly wasn't super impressed with these dishes, they were tasty but fell short of the expectations given for the other menu. Would come back to try the other side. Chinese Braised Pork: A soya based flavor profile of braised pork belly served with some Bok choy cooked separately to provide a contrasting crunch. The dish had a good flavor, but the pork texture was a bit strange. I think it was reheated from the freezer, I'm not entirely sure. I wanted to love the dish, but the freshness of the meat was questionable. Griddle Beef with mixed veggies: This is a meat and potatoes entry point into branching out to traditional Chinese fare, but adjacent enough to be familiar to most Americans. It was a tasty dish, but not fit for spring. Would order on a different occasion like after going to the gym or in the winter. Had potatoes, onions, lotus root, and celery. The contrasting crispness of the vegetables paired well with the heartiness of the starches. My only complaint is that I wish it had more beef. Beautiful part of town: after eating, one could walk about and think about getting a dessert or just enjoy the revitalize outdoor areas. Would consider coming back with mom and dad and maybe order a General Tso's or something else. read more

Taipei 101 - Griddle Beef with Mixed Vegetables - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Authentic Chinese food that is so tasty! Really love their seafood and green beans. Highly recommend!

Their Taiwanese food was spicy, authentic, and excellent. My only issue was the food was very salty! We ended up packing the leftovers - it tasted much better the next day. The scallion beef pancake, griddle chicken, and cumin lamb were delicious! Dan dan noodles were okay. read more

The food was really good. We went with a friend who is Chinese and she ordered for the whole table. We got 14 different plates of food. I would recommend the 'Squirrel Fish' it's fried fish served in a sweet sauce. The eggplant was also good and our favorite were the greens with garlic. Excellent. The dumplings aren't worth it. The dough was too thick. And the service wasn't great. But overall we had an enjoyable experience. read more

Taipei 101 - Greens, eggplant, Mapo Tofu, dumplings, shrimp, Fried Pumpkin Cake, - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This food Chinese was the worst I've had The scallion pancakes had literally one scallion in each pancake I sent them back and the server said that's the way they make them The lo mein was supposed to be vegetable It had a few shredded carrots, a few scallions and a few pieces of broccoli It had no flavor and was very salty We also ordered the eggplant and basil The sauce was thick and gooey and tasted like sugar I honestly don't know how anyone can say this is authentic We tried this place ten years ago and it certainly has gone down read more

Taipei 101 - Lo mein Eggplant with Basil - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I've tried several items in the menu after being referred by a friend and enjoyed everything I have ordered so far. The food is fresh and delicious. I have only taken the food to go but the service was consistent and friendly every time. We will continue to get food from Taipei 101 when we are in the area! read more

Fantastic as always. I've been coming here for years since my parents like it, and it's good to see gen z (Asians and non Asians alike!) enjoy the food here. Service: food comes out insanely quick and hot, literally 5 minutes after you order Atmosphere: something about that comforting lighting gives it a diner, mom and pop like feel that will allow you to enjoy this dining experience even if you are eating alone!! (I see people do it often here the food is just too good.) Authenticity: they have something for everyone, numbing mala spice dishes (just enough for heat without compromising flavor), dim sum, Taiwanese street food, veg friendly, even their Americanized food is good! Portions: huge, 2 apps and 2 dishes sufficed for us. I've been told you get more food if you dine in but I can't verify. Fave dishes: Basil tofu: braised yet so silky Spicy crispy fish XLB: checks off all boxes yet tasted homemade in a comfort food kind of way Beef scallion pancake Szechuan green beans: there are actually other restaurants in the area where you can find these done well but still enjoyable! Griddle chicken: a joy to eat. Mala dry pot like mixture of potatoes, tender crispy chicken, lotus root and onion. Will feed you for days. read more

Taipei 101 - Griddle Chicken with Mixed Vegetables - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is the most authentic restaurant I have tried in the area and it was delicious. I got the chicken griddle, which was very tasty and came in a generous portion. I brought leftovers home to my husband, and he was also very impressed. The service was exceptional and the ambience was simple, but very nice. read more

The food here is amazing! Their griddles are definitely worth trying and service is efficient.

Incredibly authentic Chinese food. I was introduced to it by a Chinese friend and had a fabulous meal. I don't know if I would go there If I weren't accompanied by somebody who spoke Mandarin or Cantonese! (I'm sure that they have waiters that can speak English!) But to the point, it was extremely delicious, and as I was born in Hong Kong and lived there for fifteen years, it was especially nice to have something authentic!! read more

Favorite Cary spot. Food and service are top notch. Not so much ambience but the experience is still outstanding. Have been dozens of times always great. Easy parking and accessibility. read more

Hate that it's all the way in Cary, but I'm so grateful to have some really solid Chinese restaurants in the triangle. I stopped in for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The menu was more expansive than I expected. Portions were also quite generous for the price, so we left with enough leftovers for another 2 meals. Soup dumplings were actually handmade rather than frozen. The skin was a little thick, but good flavor. Comes with black vinegar, but not ginger slices. The vegetables with garlic appeared to be yu-choy and were prepared perfectly, with lots of garlic. Spicy crispy fish arrived hot and crispy, with a light fluffy interior. Seasoning was a little bland and could've been spicier as well, but I appreciate that the dish was not too greasy. The Beijing duck with steamed buns was such a good value. It could easily feed 2 ppl by itself. Skin's not super crispy nor served separated from the meat, but I didn't mind at all. I do prefer thin pancakes for peking duck though. You only get 5 buns and a tiny amount of spring onion, but we were able to request more without a problem. Super satisfied with our meal and can't wait to come back to try out more of the menu (definitely eyeing those drypot dishes). read more

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Nice clean interior. Was not busy when we went so we were seated promptly at a booth. Staff was nice. Enjoyed the soup dumplings. The mapo tofu was painfully spicy for me. read more

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My favorite authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant, hands down and no comparison. This place is always clean and service is impeccable. I get the beef pancake roll, stir fried green beans and cumin lamb normally but I have had a lot of other things there that always perfect. One of their stars is the crispy fried fish that seasoned perfectly with so many delicious spices! It's a must visit if you are in the area!!!! read more

We got soup dumplings, steamed dumplings, scallion pancakes, and orange chicken. The food doesn't come out all at once but we shared all our dishes so it worked out great. We did have to stand and wait in the crowded entrance for about 40 minutes until we were seated -- we went at 6pm on a Saturday and it was very busy. But they brought out the food very quickly and had great service. I don't usually like Chinese food but this place hits different. The orange chicken was juicy, tender, and crispy in all the right places. The dumplings were yummy and the pancakes crispy and thick. It was worth the wait. read more

Taipei 101 - Scallion Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Excellent. Had lamb and pork dishes. Tastes like in China. Service was prompt and friendly.

Not great four of us went out on a busy Saturday. Two plates only came out after a long wait then it took another 15 to 20 minutes for the other two plates to come out. Food was just OK. My garlic pork was like mystery meat, mostly bone and fat Flavors were just OK. Cleanup got food on my shirt and doggy bowls were almost pushed in our face very odd; better Asian places in the area, but this is the only average priced place in downtown so it was crowded enough still. Try somewhere else first. read more

Eating here is always a pleasure! We love to explore and try new items from the menu each time we go and have yet to be disappointed. The staff is welcoming and it feels like eating at a friend's home. The customers have no problem waiting outside in the cold, while it's raining, or too hot; just to get a chance to eat their delicious food. read more

Great tasting Chinese food! We ordered takeout, but I imagine it tasting even better if we would had ate inside. We ordered the Chong Qing Spicy Chicken (def recommend this!), dry-sauteed green beans, Chinese Braised Pork (also a hit!), cashew chicken & broccoli & beef (we liked the broccolli beef better than the cashew chicken- that was a little bland but good for the kids nonetheless!) and Chicken lo mein (which was tasty!) would definitely eat here again! read more

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Bad, Bad, Bad!!!! All i can say is that all the talent must have decided to leave when this place was shut down for awhile. Long line to get in..... i get it is a saturday evening so i waited. We sat down and i ordered a spring roll. Each order only has one on the dish so it is a premium item. What i got when i bit into it was some mushy wet dribble that rolled down my chin. WTH!!!! Complete disaster. I told the owners wife who said something to a server there. I am unsure about the conversation as i dont understand the language. I GOT CHARGED FULL PRICE FOR SOME CRAP I DID NOT EAT. I gave it back to them and showed them. They still charged me. Bad, Bad, Bad read more

Taipei 101 - Look at this soggy spring roll. It was like eating mushy peas ! - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I didn't really enjoy most of the food here to be honest, but I don't want to give less than 3 stars because it just wasn't for my taste buds but it wasn't the worst experience either . Everything was too sweet for me, even the dishes that are supposed to be spicy, weren't spicy but we're very sweet. I also wished everything was crunchier, like the chicken and duck, we wished was a little crispier. The only two things I really enjoyed were the soup dumplings and the scallion pancake. The scallion pancake was really nice because it wasn't super greasy like most other places. The soup dumplings tasted super fresh and delicious. The service also wasn't that great either. The servers didn't come around too much and when they did, they seemed almost annoyed when we would stop them to ask for something. read more

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Looking for an Asian place go to in Cary so tried takeout from here. I will take a pass here and continue the search. Spring-rolls wrappers were thick versus light and crispy with little filling. Extra dipping sauce was requested and no sauce was supplied. Chicken and vegetables on the grill was mushy and overdosed with cumin. Pad Thai was average. Very disappointing... read more

Quite delicious. Well made. We are coming back. Wish there was more parking. Dim sum was the main reason we came, and because of raving recommendations. read more

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I generally really enjoy this location. It has been my family go to location when we want to dine out for the past few years. Our last visit 31Jul2024 felt lacking. We ate what we ordered and did not complain but we felt as the food quality has diminished. The service felt rushed , no checked for more water, had to ask for rice with the entrees (group of 4 that ordered 4 entrees) and had to request rice with it. One of the entrees was not as shown on the menu to the Pooh t that we were not sure if what we ordered was what was delivered. read more

We thought Taipei 101 was great. My wife thought this place was 4.5 out of 5 stars. My impression was more of a 4. Solid, but not outstanding. It just didn't strike me personally as a 5, but I don't disagree with 4.5 either. Our Chinese/Taiwanese friends in Cary love this place. Bottom line: Taipei 101 is worth a visit if you're seeking "authentic" Chinese and Taiwanese food in the Triangle. Taipei 101 opened in 2011. It's located in downtown Cary, just across the railroad tracks from Cary Town Hall. It shares a parking lot with Di Fara Pizza Tavern, among other businesses. During peak times, if you can't find parking in the lot directly out front, free street parking is available on adjacent E Cedar St. The development Taipei 101 is located in looks like old office strips. Not an uncommon sight in Cary. Low-key and non-descript. Inside, the restaurant is fairly spacious and no-frills. During our Sunday afternoon visit around 1:30pm, the dining room was busy, but not completely slammed. It remained that way for about the next hour-plus. The restaurant's menu featured about 140 different items not including the whiteboard specials at the entrance. When we visited, the whiteboard specials were handwritten in Chinese only. Specifically, the types of cuisine served are Sichuan and Zhejiang from China, plus Taiwanese. They serve Cantonese (including dim sum), Shanghainese, and Americanized Chinese food as well. After tax and tip, expect to spend around $15-30 per person. Here's what we got: * Appetizer #2. Beef Fillet with Tripe ($9.99) * Appetizer #12. Jellyfish Cucumber Carrot ($7.99) * Dim Sum #5. Scallion Roasted Beef Pancake Roll ($9.99) * Soup Dumplings. I believe these were listed as Dim Sum item #11 at $8.99 for 6 dumplings. * Pork #1. Chinese Braised Pork ($14.99) * Vegetable #8. Chinese Vegetable with Chopped Garlic ($12.99) In general, we thought the food was delicious. Every dish looked appetizing, was presented nicely, and tasted yummy. Among the dishes we ordered above, there wasn't a single thing we didn't like. If anything, the only thing I was underwhelmed with was the Jellyfish Cucumber Carrot. There simply wasn't enough jellyfish. I'm used to the traditional Chinese jellyfish appetizer which consists mostly of jellyfish. This app felt more like a cucumber salad with jellyfish added as a secondary ingredient. The jellyfish was fresh and tasty, as were the cucumber, carrot, and the flavorful marinade. To Taipei 101's credit, at least they described the dish as "Jellyfish Cucumber Carrot" instead of solely "Jellyfish." I would've felt ripped off, otherwise. The Beef Fillet with Tripe was good. This dish was a Sichuan dish or at least, that's what I think they were going for. While not among the most flavorful of this style of dish that I've had, it was flavorful enough and I'd order it again. The slices of beef were lean and tender. The tripe was served along with tendon. Both were scrumptious. Like the jellyfish, I wished there was more of it, but I thought the portions were reasonable. This dish was spicy and I believe it had a bit of Sichuan peppercorn for that wonderful tingling effect (though subtle). Other ingredients included scallion, peanuts, cilantro, and chili oil. The Scallion Roasted Beef Pancake Roll was excellent. I highly recommend it. It was mouthwatering. It's hard to go wrong with Chinese fried scallion pancakes. The pancakes were crispy and flaky. A little bit oily too, of course, but not bad at all. Inside, there were slices of beef with a delectable sweet and savory sauce. Taipei 101's version of the "Pancake Rolls" weren't really "rolls" per se, but more like a stuffed flatbread. The soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) here were the first I had in the Triangle. Admittedly, I can't say I came in with high expectations. The soup dumpling skins were slightly thicker than I would've liked and the temperature of the dumplings wasn't hot enough. The Zhenjiang vinegar sauce served with the dumplings didn't come with ginger. Finally, the dumplings weren't served with soup spoons nor bowls. So yeah, overall, not ideal. However, all things considered, I didn't think these soup dumplings were bad. They're worth ordering if you're a fan of xiaolongbao. These effectively scratched the itch. The Chinese Braised Pork was scrumptious. It was made with pork belly and we got all the conventional layers: skin, fat, and lean meat. Another sweet and savory sauce was used in this dish. The cubes of pork belly were full of flavor, richness, and umami. The meat was served atop crisp bok choy. As for the "Chinese Vegetable" with Chopped Garlic, my wife identified it as Chinese broccoli. Usually, Chinese broccoli is served with oyster sauce, but this was different, including the way the vegetable was cut. The stalks were sliced vertically, which made them easier to eat. Service was terrific. Our entire order came out quick and the servers, all older Asian ladies, were attentive and efficient. read more

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We came around 5:30pm on Sat. Even the store was crowded, we got lucky and got seated right away. It was only 2 of us. We ordered 2 appetizers and a griddle and some white rice. It was a lot. All the dishes here were so flavorful, well seasoned and good texture. We were happy with very thing we ordered. They prepared pretty fast. I'm happy that we have this good of Asian food in the area. read more

Taipei 101 - Beef fillet and tripes appetizer, cucumber carrot jellyfish salad - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I was really excited to try this place because it's hard to find Taiwanese food when not in California and New York, and even harder to find ones with good reviews on Yelp. Came on a weekday lunch and was surprised by how many people there were in the store. - Scallion Roasted Beef Pancake Roll - This is one solid beef pancake roll. I really appreciated the crispy pancake with the sweet hoisin sauce. The flavor was very on point and would compare to that in California which is interesting because I feel like usually Taiwanese places in the US don't put too much emphasis on this dish. - Beef Noodle Soup - I feel like a good way to measure whether or not a Taiwanese place is good is by its beef noodle soup, and this one was very okay. The beef was a bit tough to chew on and the soup itself was less of beef broth but more of sesame oil. Would not recommend. Overall, a bit disappointed by my experience because of the Beef Noodle Soup. I guess if I lived in the RTP area I would still come, but I wouldn't say the flavors are very accurate of that you would get from Taiwan. read more

Taipei 101 - Scallion Roasted Beef Pancake Roll - Taiwanese Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Excellent place! Salt and pepper squid was crispy and flavorful. Spicy stir fry (aka dry pot) flavor was very good; minor: I would have preferred less potato and more other veggies. Golden and black mushroom soup with bamboo was delightful. Thai tea was great. read more

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Came here with the highest expectations and was craving some good lo Mein, unfortunately I was disappointed. I checked their website to review their menu, I was surprised to see they're ranked top in the area for Chinese food. Items we ordered with review: - veg spring roll: probably the worst spring rolls we've had. There was a strange texture to the spring roll (like mushy) which wasn't appetizing - veg lo mein: very salty. Veggies were raw (completely uncooked). I was so disappointed because I was looking forward to this - Chong Qing Spicy Chicken: my husband enjoyed this. Probably the only good dish we ordered - Crispy Fish with Basil: got this for our toddler, it was crunchy and he enjoyed this dish. A very kid friendly no spice dish. Overall, disappointed with 2 out of the 4 dishes we got. Service was also on the slow side, we didn't have our server come to take our order promptly or get us the cheque when we were done. But we saw a long line of customers waiting to dine in so makes me think it's a popular restaurant. read more

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Great spot for Chinese. They're kid friendly - we brought a toddler and a baby and they were able to accommodate us easily.

The food is delicious and the portions are very good! The staff is also very friendly!

The food was good and the portions were great as well. I would highly recommend and I will be going back soon

Delicious each time! The food is fresh, and in large quantity! Fairly priced, and spacious ambience. The parking is not ideal, but if you don't mind walking a block or two no worries. It's worth the sweat...one of my favorite places to eat! Quick turnaround too, and great customer service! read more

I am updating my review to this place as of Dec 2024. My family has been eating in and taking out from this place for the past several years. It took us a few visits to find out our favorite dishes (griddle, cumin lamp, Japanese style tofu as example). Now it is our favourite place to eat or get food home. It is tasty, and fast (which is important when you have kids). We are really happy to have this option close to our house. read more

We had a wonderful meal on a Saturday evening. Parking is always a challenge here, but we found space on the next block over. It was a full house, but after a 20 minute wait, we got a table. The wait staff was a bit overwhelmed, but were nothing short of heroic, in servicing both in-house customers as well as those with pickup orders. Even after being seated, it was hard to flag one down for our table for three. The food was delicious! The squirrel fish was fried perfectly, and was delightfully tangy and light. The beef scallion pancakes were flavorful and satisfying, and the spicy chicken (done like popcorn chicken bites) was fun to eat. The griddle beef with potatoes was tender and deftly spiced. Portions were large enough that we had to bring home leftovers. Overall a worthwhile and memorable experience! We will be back! read more

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Service was very fast and friendly! Even though we came during a busy lunch hour, we were seated immediately. We ordered 5 dishes to try a variety of items, and each dish had a generous portion size--definitely more food than 3 of us could finish. The food was fresh and tasted authentic. My favorite dish was the spicy crispy fish; it was fried to a nice crisp with just the right amount of spice. The parking situation can be difficult--the plaza has limited parking options, but you should be able to find street parking or additional spots at nearby plazas. Would definitely come here again! read more

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The worst customer service I have ever received in a restaurant. Couldn't tell you how the food is because WE NEVER GOT ANY SERVED! Sat there for two hours and had to beg to get the soup. They acted like it was our fault. Tried to talk to a manager but no one would take responsibility just kept sending us to someone else. They gave us a $20 gift certificate for a party of nine who never got to eat. People around us were getting service. We had three small children who were getting very restless and part of our group ended up leaving. Very disappointed. read more