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    Taipo

    4.3 (91 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Taipo melt chicken
    Keke K.

    Visited over the weekend during lunch hours and the indoor dining/bar area was closed but was able to take a look inside. The interior is impressive, with a bar-forward design that feels elevated compared to the outdoor service area. I imagine the indoor menu and drink selection are more extensive, and likely plated with more attention to presentation. The outdoor menu focuses heavily on combo-style offerings, giving it more of a quick-service feel. I ordered a combo that included chicken chow mein, fried rice, typo melt chicken, steamed chicken momo, and fries with spicy mayo. Started with the Taipo melt chicken, this is essentially a larger, fried momo. It is a decent portion (2) and crispy on the outside, but conceptually it is simply a jumbo momo rather than something distinct. Not bad, just not particularly innovative. The steamed chicken momo is where expectations are naturally higher. Momo is foundational in Nepali cuisine and often sets the tone for the entire meal. Unfortunately, this version was average. The flavor was fine, but it lacked the depth and balance that makes a truly standout momo memorable. It did not miss the mark entirely, but it also did not distinguish itself. The chicken chow mein and fried rice were solid. Both were well-seasoned & satisfying in a straightforward way. The fries were crispy and held up well, and the spicy mayo complemented them nicely. Service was efficient and friendly, and the outdoor seating made for an easy, casual dining experience.

    Drink
    Melissa M.

    So freaking cute!!!! We came here for a drink while waiting for our table at a nearby restaurant. I love that it was a speakeasy and you could just walk right in! We were seated and served immediately! I got a drink that tasted like mango, my apologies I don't remember the name, but it was amazing! It was so beautiful! Instagram worthy. They even came by and dusted glitter all over it. The staff were going stone and blowing bubbles in the air for aesthetic. This was such a fun random speakeasy for our night!

    Lauren H.

    @taipoarlington is such a Nepalese treat!!! Located in Downtown Arlington, TX! I tried their Keema Noodles & Fried Rice! My fave & go- to lately has been their Keema Noodles with Tofu & Veggies! Apparently, Keema Noodles is a South Asian comfort food in many households. Equating to eating Spaghetti in many African American households! Traditionally, it's made with Minced meat cooked with veggies. But, I just get the tofu & veggies! I've been to this restaurant three times already! & I highly recommend!!! They also have a speakeasy with a bar located inside as well! #NepaliFood #Nepalese #Keema #SouthAsia #ArlingtonTX

    Tequila peach and egg whites
    Miss'Ola D.

    Visited the speakeasy and had a great time. Food was good drinks were amazing, service was excellent and the atmosphere was very sexy! We will be back!

    Bar
    Zahkyia H.

    I visited the hidden bar in the back of Taipo around 9pm on Saturday night. We got seats at the bar and I was amazed by the grand details and sculpture. Sitting that close to the bar I was able to notice all the dust on the bottles and around the bar top. I suggest routine dusting, since it's so visible with the black back drop. I had a smoked Himalayan old fashion. It was good, however my ice melted faster than expected. The bartender and server were very pleasant, but extremely busy, causing long wait times.

    The secret entrance inside a fun kiddy style restaurant
    Elsie S.

    We walked in and Reysham our awesome Nepali bartender welcomed us! The ambiance & the service excellent and the food are more like appetizers but pretty good. I like the samosas a lot, we ordered it 2x. The cocktails are scrumptious. Sexy hip Spot with fantastic house music! Happy our neighbors referred us to check it out for date night. Want to come back with our friends on a Friday or Saturday night. Perfect for birthdays, girls night out, after work get together.. price is decent. Perfect cool spot for Arlington in Tx.

    Menu for the restaurant.
    Ruth C.

    The restaurant was cute and the food was good. If you are bringing kids, keep in mind the food can have some spice. It's nice to try a local restaurant with personality. The service was fast and the employees were friendly. I highly enjoyed the spicy mayo sauce with the fries and chicken sandwich. I did not go to the speakeasy portion because it was closed. The lobby and bathroom were clean. You can find free parking near the restaurant since it is in downtown Arlington.

    Nicole S.

    Simple menu with tasty food, definitely give them a try! Noodles, dumplings, & then some! We had the butter chicken & pan seared momo. I think there were 8-10 each order? The dumplings are a pretty good size, maybe like a 2-3 bites to finish each one. Both were pretty good, I liked the pan seared ones better. Great texture on the wrapper, it wasn't over cooked & the fillings were savory. They offer a variety of dipping sauces & some refreshing drinks. We had some kind of punch & lemonade, the lemonade will make you pucker but it's good! Service was fine, not bad not good, just fine. Food came out hot. Cute place, bright inside with all the mint/teal colors but totally my favorite. It is small in the front area, which is more casual, maybe 4-5 tables at the most? I believe there's a nicer area in the back but I think it's a bit more fancy, we didn't go to that area. We just wanted some good eats & that is what we found!

    Samosas, tofu stick, taipos
    Desiree R.

    Bartenders were friendly and quick with service. The food was much more casual, but good! enjoyed the tofu stick the most, wish there was a bit more sauce. The drinks were their selling point for me, cute and matched the beautiful vibe of the location

    Sausage stick
    Monica D.

    This is a cute speakeasy! The food is always freshly made and the cocktails are tasty. I like the fried momos. The servers don't rush you and will take time to answer questions about the menu.

    Mule
    Dan G.

    Definitely the cool spot to be if you want to hang out with friends, have some drinks and talk. The ambitious so chill and it is not too loud in there. What really grabs your attention is that is actually kinda hidden where you take the 'secret' door to the bar area. The drinks were delicious and splendidly presented. They make it fun by spritzing glitter or busting out the bubble gun.

    A passionfruit drink called lokla
    Christina B.

    I went to Taipo after dark, the back opens up at five and from 5 to 7 they have a happy hour with half-price drinks and food. My brother and I went after dinner so later around nine. We each had two drinks and then my brother decided you have to have one more we were served by Javier, the coolest bartender ever. He was so entertaining and had such skill. It was really amazing to watch him. As ever it's super cool back there the front looks like it's just a little snack shack but once you enter the black and gold doors, you become part of the back that's more like a alter to alcohol and really good food. We will definitely be back.

    Iced Masala Chai
    Angelina C.

    (THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE SPEAKEASY) I was kinda disappointed at my experience here. I believe an event was being hosted so not their fault but the music was stopped in the speakeasy and really took away from the vibes/ambiance. It felt pretty overstimulating. 1. We ordered some steamed momos and since there was only 6 and 5 of us, we ate them fairly quick. The server brought in the sauce meant for the steamed momos AFTER we ate it 2. We were a party of 5 and got charged an automatic gratuity (meant for party of 6 or larger). The drinks were great! Happy hour was a good deal and I really enjoyed the iced masala chai. The noodles were unfortunately pretty dry and just tasted like the chili oil that it was served with. I thought the momos were decent though, I liked the chili flavored one!

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    Came in on an unusually busy day for them, on the 1st day of a promotional item (for Final Fantasy,…read morewhich is why my daughter had us stop in) and the place was packed with both their own typical customers AND the fandom customers. They were doin' their best being overwhelmed. The staff was very nice and hard working. The young guy working the counter, Luke, was exactly the kind of employee one hopes to get when in a fast food place, he clearly cared to do his best. One of the funny things I took notice of is the fact they wear formal uniforms, caps included. That may not matter to many, but to me, that's no small touch. It adds to the atmosphere and sense of cleanliness and interest in the customer's impressions. Typical fast food have given up on this as a priority, and I have not appreciated the trend. I really like how Jollibees do this. It was the 1st I ever had of Jollibee, and it was good. Their chicken itself was pretty good, but I'm confident if it was a normal day, would probably be "less rushed". Their sides came off less rushed, but everything together was not bad at all. Good portions. One thing I did notice is while the do have bread items (bisquits) they count as a side item. So, it's an either/or/extra situation if you want both potatoes AND a biscuit, with most of the smaller/individual meal options we saw. There probably are some we may have overlooked. But that does tie into what I particularly liked, the price. It is in general less expensive to most chicken places, at least with the item we got, which is the 6 piece chickenjoy bucket, which is made for 2 people, and it was plenty for us. It came with two sides and two drinks, and it was $22, which (THESE days) is a pretty good deal, ending up $11 a person. The entire experience/value is really good with what you get for what you pay. Anyway, I'll be back when I'm in this part of town, and catch them on a less-busy day. Wish I took soom foodies to share, but it was too hectic, maybe next time.

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    3.8(188 reviews)
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    I never experience Portillo's until it came to arlington. I heard many good things and after trying…read morePortillo's multiple times I can see the hype is real. I really enjoyed the beef sandwich and I always get it baptize. I like to order extra dipping sauce with it so I can just drown it haha. My favorite are the hot dogs, which is what they are know for. I love the chicago style dogs and I love adding ketchup and mustard to my hot dogs. For the side I really enjoy getting a side of cheese and dipping my fries into it, thank me later. The onion rings are also worth a mention, they are well made, crispy and full of flavor. I also had their shakes before and they were pretty good. I once had their chocolate cake and it was very rich in flavor and not dry at all like other cakes. I always eat in the diner because I love how they have decorated the space. It reflects the history of the city of Arlington. It is a mix of car decor honoring the GM plant and part of the decor is also bowling, to honor the national bowling museum and headquarters located in arlington. I love how its so big and spacious. They also sell beer but I never purchase any but thats a cool concept. The staff keeps the place nice and clean, i love how they say your order number and make it rhyme with something. Example 'order #9 is time to dine"

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