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    Taipei Cafe

    4.0 (414 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Spicy Beef and Tendon Noodle Soup
    Hajong Y.

    Stopped by for dinner. Was not disappointed. Good portions for the price. Soup was good. Noodles also not overcooked. Meat and tendons tender.

    Susan C.

    The food here is always consistent and you know what to expect. The purple rice roll is fresh, flavorful, and the ingredients insides come together perfectly. They also have a parking lot, but finding an open spot can be a bit challenging. The service is usually pretty quick even for togo orders.

    One of my fave meals
    Michelle G.

    I adore Taipei Cafe. I love eating in Chicago but this is one of my top five restaurants in the city. My favorites include the oyster omelette, fried sweet potatoes, and their braised pork over rice. I have taken a lot of people here because this is one of my go-to comfort meals. May this restaurant be open forever so I can always eat here.

    Alvin Z.

    Got a couple items to tried. Really liked the beef noodle soup and the popcorn chicken. The braised pork rice wasn't bad but a small portion would definitely be enough. I got the large portion. The cucumber appetizer was a bit sweet but does taste refreshing. Overall, a great experience and decent price with decent portion.

    Braised Pork over Rice
    Annie K.

    Love their popcorn chicken, and the beef donburi with kimchi, and salt & pepper tofu were also very good. Just ok were the stir fried noodle with shitake mushroom and pork was ok (these are very thin rice noodles) and the spicy beef noodle soup (tasted seasoned/salty but lacking in depth of flavor). It's a casual place good for eating alone or with a larger group, service is good, and there's a small parking lot that gets full quickly, but has high turnover. I really liked this place but unfortunately the bathrooms were not clean, hence the 4 stars instead of 5.

    Ivy C.

    When I am craving for Taiwanese food, Taipei Cafe is always a go-to place to comfort my stomach. Crispy Pork Chop Box Bento, Popcorn Chicken, Hot Pot, and Pugs Ear with Garlic Sauce! If you would like to have a small bite, a bowl of Oyster and Pork Intestine Vermicelli and a Passion Fruit Green Tea can definitely satisfy your taste buds!

    Popcorn Chicken
    Patti L.

    You can never go wrong at this place. They can be crowded. But all choices are good. But I always get the same Braised Pork over rice.

    Mapo Tofu, Popcorn Chicken, Taipei Milk Tea and Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
    Tiffany C.

    My boyfriend and I went here because it was relatively close to the Midway airport. We were surprised by how good the popcorn chicken was - the outside was crispy but the inside was still juicy. It was also seasoned well. The mapo tofu was also flavorful and perfectly saucy. The pickled cucumber was good too. I wouldn't recommend the Taipei milk tea - they use assam tea but the tea flavor was barely there. Their boba was pretty decent though (they use brown sugar boba). The waitress had recommended 30% sweetness because of how sweet the boba is, but I do wonder if the milk tea would've tasted better if it was 50% sweetness instead. I also wouldn't order the beef noodle soup again. The beef was tender but the soup was just okay. But overall, the food exceeded our expectations and would definitely come here again if we were craving Taiwanese food!

    Tomato Beef Noodle Soup and Popcorn Chicken
    Michelle W.

    The food is amazing! The braised pork rice, the tomato beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken and the spicy beef noodles are my go-to. The quality is consistent every time I go. The service is extremely quick and I usually only wait 10 minutes for dishes to come out. There is a parking lot outside but it is limited and shared with other businesses.

    Okinawa Milk Tea with Pearl
    Amy L.

    The popcorn chicken was really good although the seasoning wasn't evenly distributed. The beef noodle soup was a bit too salty for me. The milk tea was not okinawa in anyway but the pearl was not too bad. I didn't taste much tea fragrance or anything. Service was great.

    Tim T.

    Pretty amazing and authentic Taiwanese cuisine restaurant serving fare like oyster omelettes, beef noodle soups (the herbal soup variety is awesome), hot pot bowls, minced pork rice or lu rou fan, Taiwanese rice rolls (the one with tuna salad is great), many varieties of boba milk tea, herbal/black/green/fruit teas, other beverages and much more! The service is very attentive (they periodically remove used bowls, etc. from your table). Interior dining environs also very spacious, with cool mural designs on the walls. There is also another location located in Chicago's Chinatown. Most highly recommended!

    Mark W.

    My friend and I went to Taipei Cafe for lunch after church on Sunday. The restaurant is located in Bridgeport, about a 7 minute walk from the Orange Line. Their menu offers a wide variety of choices including appetizers, hotpot, rice, and noodles etc... All very traditional Taiwanese dishes. I ordered the tomato noodle soup with beef. The noodles were cooked just right with a satisfying chew. The tomato broth was rich and tangy, with a well-balanced acidity that paired perfectly with the tender, flavorful beef. It arrived about 10 minutes after ordering and was served piping hot, perfect for a chilly day! For the rewards program, you can link your Chowbus account using your phone number. You will receive 5% back in rewards, which can be used toward your next visit.

    Popcorn chicken, Tomato beef and tendon noodle, and Braised trio platter.
    Christine C.

    Authentic Taiwanese food with fast service and a clean dining room -- exactly what you want from a casual spot. We came as a party of two and ordered three dishes, leaving with leftovers, so the portions are generous. Would definitely return.

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