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Stopped by for dinner. Was not disappointed. Good portions for the price. Soup was good. Noodles also not overcooked. Meat and tendons tender.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
1 year ago
Taiwanese food isn't too accessible in Chicago, but Taipei Cafe satisfied my cravings for authentic Taiwanese. It's a casual eatery with quick service, and a variety of traditional Taiwanese staples. I tried the Pork Chop Bento Box, which I would recommend! It's as if the pork was fried and then braised -- an excellent combination. The Ground Pork Over Rice was full of umami and five spice flavor, and generous in portion size. For something sweet, I ordered the Wintermelon Mousse. It was a balanced drink, with a layer of cheesy cream sandwiching wintermelon tea that wasn't overly sugary. The Sweet Rice Roll was like a dessert take on fantuan! I enjoyed the crispy youtiao with ground peanuts, sugar, and raisins, all wrapped within purple rice. I also ordered a traditional fantuan to go. My only wish is that they were a bit longer. Overall, with fast service, affordable prices, and authentic eats, Taipei Cafe is definitely worth the trek from Chinatown! read more
4 years ago
Debated between coming here or getting ramen. We had high hopes, but we ended up leaving here and going to E Ramen. The waitress was very rude, every question I asked her, the answer was no. I literally asked for a sauce to go with the popcorn chicken and was told no. I asked about one of the noodle dishes on the menu and was told no...then conveniently followed up with they don't sell the item anymore. It was just weird honestly and seemed intentional and targeted. I didn't enjoy the popcorn chicken at all but I left $10 on the table for it and left. I was excited for this place but I'll find another Taiwanese spot. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Amazing food, amazing portions, amazing service, clean and modern interior! If I lived in Chicago I would be eating here frequently, no doubt read more
4 years ago
Third visit here. We went as a group of four recently. Our food was a great representation of Taiwanese cuisine and everyone was pleasantly impressed and was full afterwards. We thought at first that the food and drinks we ordered might not be enough but we were wrong. The dishes were a decent size and enough for everyone to share and taste. We thought the popcorn chicken was pretty good and the basil chicken was better than it sounded. Very tender meat and the umami flavors were just so good. My personal favorite was the tangy sausages and the Pork fried rice. The seasoning on it was spot-on and not greasy. We had cold tea drinks and they were very refreshing, authentic tasting and not too sweet The staff was very nice too and they took care of us very well. It was towards the end of the day and most patrons were gone but we had great service till the end. Overall, the drive here is so worth it and I'm so glad I bookmarked this place after seeing some good reviews online. Oh and there's plenty of parking. You can also park across the street at the park read more
My husband was craving beef noodle soup and i wanted hot pot. We didn't even have to compromise because Taipei cafe serves BOTH! Aside from it being freezing in the restaurant, I loved everything!!!! The servers were all very nice and attentive. The Taipei special hot pot is a must. read more
4 years ago
This is a restaurants that's nostalgic for me, as I grew up in Taipei. The dishes are very good, especially considering the extensive menu (usually the dishes are offered across many vendors in Taiwan). Service is very good. Parking is limited in the strip mall. read more
TL;DR This is definitely one of my favorite places to get delivery from. I order using Chowbus (free delivery over $25) and the food always comes relatively quickly and is consistently good. What to order: * Crispy BBQ pork rice box ($10.50) - add a regular bubble tea for $2 * Pigs ear with garlic ($4.50) * Braised pork over rice ($9.50) What to watch out for: * they will include plastic utensils and napkins unless you explicitly ask them not to * everything comes in styrofoam boxes ===== The "rice box" meals come with a small, comforting soup, a whole tea egg, and the option to add a bubble tea for $2 (regular price is ~$4+). I stick with the plain old "pearl milk tea" in an attempt to avoid artificial flavoring. The crispy BBQ pork is really tasty and fatty, though an alarmingly red hue. Not really how that's brought about and slightly afraid to ask. The "over rice" meals come with no soup, half an egg, and no add-on bubble tea discount, but other than that they are the same, standard styrofoam box size and the braised pork is good enough that I would probably still order it consistently. The pigs ear is a risque choice for most Americans it seems, but I really like to order it. It is full of raw, flavorful aromatics like ginger and garlic so now while everyone's isolated is the perfect time to try it, eh? read more
4 years ago
Looking for some authentic milk tea? It's right here!! It is the small cafe that got wide range of food, drink and dessert. What I love about this place is the flavorful milk tea which give a vibes of Taiwan (Hard to find in U.S) They drinks menu are huge but my favorite is the milk tea with cheese foam and crème brûlée. The only thing I didn't like is boba too hard to chew they should've boil it longer Overall the best milk tea cafe so far around belmont neighborhood read more
Amazing Taiwanese Comfort Food! We came here as the first meal after we flew into Chicago. Our friend recommended this place to us because we really like Taiwanese food. This place has everything you need from large meals to yummy bubble tea. The popcorn chicken was amazing because it was so juicy and tender inside, and the outer crispy shell had just the right amount of seasoning. The braised pork dish was also cooked very well. You get a lot of food for the price of the meal. Also don't forget to complement your delicious food with bubble tea. When I come back to Chicago, this will again be my first stop! read more
4 years ago
Tried Taipei Cafe for the first time as I had a craving for Taiwanese food. The spicy beef noodles 红烧牛肉面were good, with succulent tender braised beef, preserved mustard greens and decent noodles. Soup had a good hit of beefiness but I wished it had a little more depth and spiciness :) The crispy chicken breast 香辣椒麻鸡was shatteringly crispy on the outside and still tender inside. It came with a sauce but I craved a generous sprinkling of hot pepper powder that usually accompanies this dish on the streets in Taipei :) Finished off with the Taipei milk bubble tea which was so good. Rich brewed tea, with sweetness adjustable to your liking (30% for today), and chewy bubbles. Service was great and food came quickly. Satisfied. read more
5 years ago
Taipei Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in the Bridgeport neighborhood. It specializes in Taiwanese cuisine, and my favorite dish here is their spicy beef and tendon noodle soup -- I love how they use the stir fried pickled mustard greens to bring out the flavor into the broth and the meats. We came here tonight for our 3 year dating anniversary -- it was one of the first places I took my husband to. He loves their bento boxes, and our favorite appetizers from here is typically the house special chicken wings or the potstickers. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I highly recommend Taipei Cafe to anyone in the area looking for some delicious Taiwanese food. read more
Taipei Cafe has it all--bento boxes, crispy popcorn chicken, waffles dessert, and a full assortment of sweet milk teas. An absolute Bridgeport gem caters to your Chinese craving fix without needing to head into Chinatown. read more
i've been on the hunt for good taiwanese for a while and taipei cafe did not miss! wanted to try a few different things and everything i had was delicious. takeout was packaged very well and traveled with no issues, too. this spot is going to be on regular rotation. read more
Came here multiple times for lunch and sometime order takeout for dinner. I always get the beef tendon noodle soup. It's my favorite. The broth is so rich and flavorful. There is also a mini hot pot where you can order. Today we order the beef tendon noodle soup and spicy chicken rolls with stir fried cabbage. Let me say me and my sister we ate everything. Would recommend people to come here to eat. There is a parking lot. read more
7 years ago
I've been here twice and twice they were pretty great. The first time was about 1.5 years ago. It was cold and me and my friends were looking for some warming up. They have this awesome menu of hot drinks ready to make anybody warm and happy. The last time I ventured into this spot was just the other evening. It was definitely on the warmer side. Ordered the Mango Shaved Snow and Omgoodness. Delicious. I cannot wait to go back so I can have this again. Served with fresh fruit and pudding. The texture was... I can't even describe it. But melt in my mouth, for sure. Neither time were they terribly busy but they are WELL staffed. Good for us I suppose. #shrug They do have a tiny lot out front. read more
Their boba is so good! I've already gone back so many times. I haven't ordered their food here but the boba menu has a lot of variety. The sweetness level is sweeter than most places. My bf really liked the roasted oolong. Their pearls are soft (but maybe not around end of the work day). I think they're doing their best considering it's two people working in a very small space. read more
3 years ago
I order drinks from their Bridgeport location daily. Their quality has started to fluctuate since last year, however, for the first time in a while since I decided to order food. To my surprise, I found MACRO plastic bits in the Hakka Stir Fry that I ordered. I was chewing on a piece of squid(?) when I noticed something crunchy. I thought it was just over fried until it got caught in my throat so I spat it out. Sorry for the food still stuck on but... where is the quality control? This is not a small amount either. read more
This is a 4.5 star review. Taipei Cafe is awesome. I've only been here for take out and a couple of times now that I recently discovered and if you want affordable, generous, delicious portions, this place is the place to go. I do not know much about Taipei food but if it's anything like Taipei Cafe, get me on a flight to Taipei now. My go to dishes here have been the crispy pork chop and the popcorn chicken. I really like the crispy pork chop. It's so tender, crispy and delicious. You can't go with the complimentary rice, veggies, big pieces of broccoli, and a boiled egg all for like $10. The popcorn chicken, again a dish you can't go wrong with. Extremely tender, filled with flavor, I might just have to get it again thinking about it this week! Taipei Cafe is legit. Their other dishes look great but I think the two dishes I get are so good, I'm scared to be disappointed. For now this place gets a 4.5 star review from me. Affordable, generous portions and most importantly delicious tasty food, you can't go wrong with that one bit. read more
We really enjoyed the food here. The place is very busy though so be prepared for a long wait for pickup. Our order was about 30 minutes late, but I chalked it up to the staff being understaffed and overworked. We ordered the basil chicken, hakka stir-fried, Taipei special mix, and spicy beef tendon soup. All were great. The basil chicken is nothing like basil chicken from a Thai place. It is saucy chicken with a strong basil flavor. The Hakka stir-fried is a mix of squid, hard tofu, and pork, with some vegetables. We really liked that. The seafood flavor came through. The spicy beef tendon soup is sort of like a mixture of ramen and bo kho. A little spicy, a little tomato-y The Taipei special mix was a good Asian salad type thing. The portion sizes were pretty big for the price. We plan to go again. read more
I forgot about this place ordered for dinner tonight and it's still just as amazing as it was when I ordered it back in 2018. Even the dressing for the salad was delightful. I highly recommend getting a coffee smoothie w/ creme brulee topping. read more
5 years ago
We had San Bei Ji (3 Cup Chicken) in mind and decided to try the Basil Chicken here -- SO GLAD we did!! This is an authentic Taiwanese dish that is actually difficult to find in Chicago and is time-consuming/challenging to make well at home (you need a really good wok!). Taipei Cafe served their Basil Chicken with super authentic flavors, with actual pieces of ginger, garlic, scallions and the sauce was thick enough to coat over the chicken and rice. It was a KNOCK-out and even my 2-year old couldn't get enough of it. The dish is originally made with chopped up dark meat so just know that you'll have to find the bones and remove them as you eat - this is normally how the dish is served authentically in Taiwan. We also ordered the Braised Trio which also comes with a super authentic-tasting dipping sauce and the Steamed Vegetable - brought us all back to Taipei in an instant. Service was prompt, professional, and courteous. Looks like indoor dining hasn't opened up here yet but we hope that will change soon and we'll definitely be back. read more
8 years ago
Good, authentically Taiwanese, and very affordable food. I'm not Taiwanese or Chinese, but have a friend who is very familiar with the cuisine give this place their seal of approval and for good reason. The dishes are very typical Taiwanese platters or snacks but tasty, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. My family, roommate, and girlfriend came here for dinner and got a bunch of orders to share: shredded chicken over rice bowl, braised pork over rice bowl, braised beef soup, three cup chicken, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, oyster pancake, and matcha honey toast for dessert. The braised pork was tender and flavorful, and the braised beef in the soup was slow cooked perfectly until soft but still meaty and juicy. The popcorn chicken was crispy but still juicy and well-seasoned, didn't need any sauce. The only thing that could have been a bit tastier was the shredded chicken entree. The matcha honey toast was unexpectedly big and delicious; a huge cube of soft bread/toast cut into cubes, drenched in a light matcha cream and filled inside with a scoop of matcha ice cream. It was definitely a crowd pleaser! Tasty but not too sweet. Overall, Taipei Cafe is a great place to go for a quick single meal or with a group, and at super reasonable prices (~$9-10 for an entree). read more
Delivery from here was packaged really well, but I wasn't a fan of the food. The basil chicken has bones in it, including small chipped pieces of bone that were easy to miss and bite into. The dishes were cooked fine (things were tender), but flavor was lacking a little. The tea flavored egg was pretty good read more
4 years ago
Quick prompt service from this place right outside of the main part of Chinatown. The pork was tasty and all the sides in the bento style box, along with the drinks. Reasonably priced too, so glad I stopped by. Texture in rice probably could be improved, but I'm not worried about it. Full marks for me. read more
11/25/18 My Uncle and Aunt liked the braised pork over rice and gua bao. Vermicelli was solid. The popcorn chicken was actually fantastic, became best in the city in my opinion, bumping Saint Alps' popcorn chicken to #2 My standard for Taiwanese beef noodle soup is fairly high so I'll just say theirs is good for Chicago. I've had much more flavorful beef soup and tender beef/tendons in Taiwan and Southern California but it'll at least satisfy my fix. Milk tea was just okay, leaning to bland. 1. Spicy Beef & Tendon Noodle Soup 2.Taiwanese Sausage with garlic / Braised Pork Hock / Popcorn Chicken 3. Oyster and Pork Intestine Vermicelli 4. Braised Trio Platter - tofu, egg, seaweed 5. Gua Bao 6. Braised pork over rice read more
I came here expecting a lot because people have said they have the best Taiwanese food in Chicago! They have a large selection of all the classics of Taiwanese food; we got Taiwanese sausage, popcorn chicken, Hakka stir fry, spicy beef noodle soup, and the roasted milk tea with boba. Everything came out super fast and our server was always really attentive and kind. Unfortunately, the food did not hit the mark for me. Everything was almost there but not yet there. The Taiwanese sausage seemed to lack flavors that make up the sausages you get in Taiwanese night markets. The beef in the beef noodle soup was super tender and flavorful, but the soup was really bland and the noodles were too soft. The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy, but it tasted more sweet than salty. The Hakka stir fry was actually pretty good--not too salty and it was pretty flavorful. I might come again to try the hot pot! A lot of people around us seemed to order that and it looked pretty good. I'm pretty sad this place didn't live up to the hype, I was so hopeful. read more
Let me tell you what happened the other DAY I was visiting Chicago with my BAE When I saw the local boys, I wished I was GAY When my bae saw them, she said she'd have to STRAY I took her to Chinatown and asked her to STAY But she saw a muscle boy and he whisked her AWAY I imagined them doing kinky FOREPLAY His hands would wander, her legs would SPLAY ANYWAY My mind was in complete DISARRAY About him doing what Chris did on Rihanna's BIRTHDAY I was struggling to get Oxygen down my AIRWAY And that's when I saw the Chinatown ARCHWAY I wandered under a bridge, the I-90 HIGHWAY Past a Dunkin Donuts and a Swiss CHALET Just when I thought, like my girl, I had gone ASTRAY I "came upon" this cafe named TAIPEI The food they were cooking had a yummy BOUQUET But I wasn't here for a salty ENTREE I asked for 3 Bubble Teas to come my WAY And drank them faster than you could SAY "Donald Trump and your parents had a THREEWAY" Er, what. WHAT I came here with a rich guy from Thailand and a poor guy from Laos. We decided to let the Thai pay. Get it. Thai. Pay. Never mind. What to get: Taipei Cafe has absolutely magnificent bubble tea. The tapioca is not always the best but the Okinawa Pearl Milk Tea tastes a lot like my fave chain version at Sharetea - it's refreshing, delicately flavoured with milk tea and brown sugar, and it's perfect. I'm so happy I found brown sugar in Chicago. The berry lime is very mild and not sweet at all. It's worth a try if you don't like sugary drinks. But I wouldn't get it again. The lemon black tea is delicious as are several of their other fruit teas. But if you like Lemon, try the Lemon Black with Aloe Vera. Their bubble waffle AKA egg waffle AKA egg puff, is really good. Not a fan of the belgian-style waffle at all, but that's because I'm spoiled by the real thing in Belgium, and versions of it in NYC (Wafles And Dinges), Pittsburgh (Waffalonia), and Cape May even (Fine Fellows). The wait here can be extremely long (like your Dad) and it's very popular on weekends (like your Mum) and parking here can be a total nightmare (like with your Aunt) because this place is so spectacularly busy (like your Grandma) but you will understand why once you give it a try (like your brother). I don't love the food, but if you like Taiwanese snack food, then you will like it. However, I absolutely love the bubble tea, and to say it is the best in Chicagoland is an understatement, because it is clearly by a distance by a long long long long way, the very best in the region - which is honestly not saying much, because the Boba standards in Chicagoland are far, far inferior to NYC, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and even Dallas and Kansas City. Service is really lovely and they are proud of their bubble tea. Nearly every ingredient they use is imported from Taiwan and you can't get any more authentic than that. They have all the Taiwanese Specialties like Ginger milk tea and Hokkaido milk tea. And the clueless low ratings make absolutely no sense. Especially when you try some of the bland, Americanized, hyper-sweet suburban (and urban hipster) Bubble Teas in Chicagoland, which are anywhere from atrocious to bang average, and see the 4.5 and 5 average stars for so many of those places. Yet another example of Yelp ratings being unreliable, because actual Asians (for the most part) are reviewing this place, and comparing it to their fave authentic places and giving it 3s and 4s because of that, whereas mostly non-Asians are reviewing those suburban Americanized places, and many of them have no idea what Boba is or should be, and they're giving 4 and 5 stars because it tastes better than Starbucks (but so does licking the sidewalk). Anyway. Get to Taipei Cafe, like, yesterday. I'm not gonna say anything RISQUE Despite what we justdid in the ALLEYWAY Although I'm glad you enjoyed our SOIREE And thanks for showing me your famous PATHWAY I enjoy throwing a hot dog down a HALLWAY Like driving a Mini Cooper down BROADWAY Like Verne Troyer in CASSIUS CLAY Like an ant walking through a cathedral DOORWAY Like a bicycle on an 8-lane FREEWAY Like a butterfly on O'Hare's RUNWAY But I'm glad you let me make a lot of HEADWAY And I didn't know you were into SWORDPLAY I won't tell anyone, it would just be HEARSAY Besides, tomorrow could be your next D-DAY YAY! After all this, what more can I SAY Go and get some Bubble Tea from TAIPEI read more
4 years ago
Pretty yummy! Friendly service. I asked for extra spicy noodle soup and it was pretty spicy read more
I wish there was a more convenient public transport way to get to Bridgeport or I would come more often! Got a ton of food for take away and ate in the nearby park (Palmissano park is literally next door so pick a nice day and bring a picnic blanket and you're set!) The braised pork lunch box was good and tender but a little too salty. Also pro tip, you can add like $1 to get a basic boba tea with the lunch box! The popcorn chicken was very good, on the sweeter side more reminiscent of a Southern Taiwan style. Also tried the squid soup--the general flavor is right and savory but also a bit heavier on the soy sauce. I was craving that specifically but I probably wouldn't get it again. I will be back to try the beef noodle soup! read more
There aren't many places in Chicago that feature Taiwanese cuisine, so I was really excited to try Taipei Cafe for the first time. It's located about a mile away from Chinatown and easily accessible by the 8 bus. There are a variety of traditional and popular Taiwanese dishes on the menu, but their menu seems to have changed as previously they used to offer ba-wan (but now they no longer make it), so we were a little disappointed in that respect. Regardless, we ordered the crispy pork chop rice box (which came with daikon radish soup and for an additional $3.25, a drink - the honey green tea is the option I chose), the Taiwanese spring roll, and the oyster omelet. While the flavors for the crispy pork chop rice box were fine, they didn't give many other side options in the rice box (for example, the braised pork topping on the rice was very minimal and was mostly just rice, and they gave a lot of preserved/pickled mustard greens...). The oyster omelet didn't really have much oyster in it (there was only one "bigger-sized" piece of oyster...) and was mostly just consisting of vegetable/egg/sauce. The best item, which also tasted the most authentic and close to real Taiwanese flavors, was the Taiwanese spring roll. I'm hoping that if I come back, maybe some of the other items on the menu taste better/more authentic and that key ingredients aren't skimped on. The food you get in Taiwan is still much better -- more ingredients/bigger portions, better flavors, and for cheaper prices. read more
I came here for a late lunch after 2 PM on a Sunday and it was still busy. We started off with the oyster omelette which was on the sweet side. I have never had one before so I cannot compare it to anything. I had the spicy beef noodle soup with a tea egg and was the best one I have ever had. They give you nice thick slices of beef and plenty of noodles. This is all for $9. This is so much better than ramen in Chicago! read more
This is the first Taiwanese food place I've tried and I like the simplicity of the menu and the casual dining atmosphere. We had excellent service and dishes were overall quite good. Popcorn chicken- this appetizer dish is so addictive and downright dangerous because you may find yourself consuming the whole thing in one sitting. I think people need to seriously consider serving this at movie theaters. They go heavy handed on the batter to chicken ratio and the result is a light and airy finger food you can't stop eating. Beef noodle soup- good flavor and very filling. The only thing I didn't like were the huge chunks of beef that made it difficult to consume. I wish they cut in into thinner slices. Mango shaved snow- I would skip this, there's better options elsewhere. read more
9 years ago
There never seems to be enough Taiwanese food around no matter where I live so I'm always excited when I discover a new Taiwanese restaurant to try. I went on a Saturday afternoon around 12 30 PM with my parents. We decided to make a reservation before going in and I'm so thankful we did because the restaurant was packed with lots of people lining up for a seat. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I would definitely recommend for people to make reservations before going as well. Our server was great, we were seated as soon as we entered the restaurant and she also helped us choose our items as well. We decided to order many different dishes to try. GUA BAO: Good and authentic Taiwanese gua bao. The fatty pork inside was delicious and went well with the crushed peanuts HOT POT: Had a good assortment of items inside. However for a "stinky" hot pot there was only one small piece of stinky tofu inside so the flavor was not strong enough and was also a bit too oily for my taste. But the soup itself was pretty good! JASMINE GREEN MILK TEA: Average tea but was hoping the boba could have been cooked a little bit longer with more sugary taste to it. TAIWANESE SAUSAGE WITH GARLIC: Our sever told us they made the sausage in house so I was pretty excited to try it. The flavor was pretty good but not as strong and sweet as I would have liked it. The addition of the raw sliced garlic was nice though! BRAISED PORK OVER RICE: Good flavor but i felt that the rice : meat ratio was definitely skewed more towards the side of the rice. CRISPY SPICED CHICKEN BENTO : The chicken was delicious well spiced and juicy. Wish there was more minced meat on the rice though but the sour pickled veggies and broccoli were a nice addition. Additionally the turnip soup that came with the rice was delicious! All in all, a solid restaurant option for when you're craving that lovely Taiwanese food. Really made me miss Taiwan and want to go back ASAP to eat. read more
Pretty good spicy beef tendon noodle soup, plenty of sliced tendons in a rich spicy beef broth. I usually can't take the heat but the flavors were spot on. I would suggest ordering a milk tea for help the heat factor in your mouth from the soup. I ordered the homemade pot sticker which was on the small side but unique in taste. You get 6 nicely seared pot stickers per order and I wanted more after one order. This cafe has it all, drinks, entrees and even fancy desserts. Plenty of parking and great service. I would recommend this cafe to anyone who like a little variety in their palette. read more
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2609 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608
Bridgeport
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