I haven't been to Taiwan Best Mart since the pandemic and completely forgot about the place until I drove by today. I ordered the Bento Box to-go and it was ready in less than 10 min. Each Bento Box comes with purple rice, pickled mustard green (my fav), sautéed Taiwanese cabbage, and two daily side of your choice. You also get to pick the main dish, which I selected the stewed pork. For the sides, I went with original sausage and stewed egg. I'm trying to prioritize my protein whenever possible and they are protein friendly here. I appreciate the items were neatly arranged in the to-go Bento Box. I thoroughly enjoyed every items I have selected. It wasn't greasy and full of flavors. Besides Bento Boxes, they have noodles, soup, small bites and side dishes. I want to try the Taiwanese Fried Chicken next time. They also have a freezer full of dumplings, fish balls, sauces, cooked items and etc. for purchase. I got the Zha Jiang (pork meat sauce) that I can't wait to try on noodles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are 4-5 tables to dine in if you preferred but I think this is more like a take-out spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Am I crazy? Went to court and decided to try a different spot that I've never tried. I walked in and nobody was at the front counter. There was a sign that says to take the QR Code to put in my order. I stood there by the counter thinking ok someone will come eventually. A man came to counter and greeted hello and next thing you know it he walked to the back of the restaurant where the kitchen was. I scratched my head thinking, OK I GUESS THEY WERENT KIDDING about ordering through their QR CODE. I had to turn off my WIFI on my phone because XFINITY WAS interfering with my browser access. I'm stepped outside in front of their restaurant and ordered. I ordered their bento with a garlic sausage and a beef soup. What's bad is by waiting in their showroom dining area, I was never given a receipt to confirm if I put in my order. I'm not even sure if it went through. My card confirmed they took my money. So I guess it went through. Their QR code app doesn't even have a way to tell me if I made the order or not. Checked my email and still no receipt. My food was ready in 5 mins. On my way out as the young man handed me my package, I asked him "is this how people normally pay by QR CODE?" He answered with a hesitant tone, "Yes " I replied, "ok just checking." The Garlic Sausage reminded me of the Filipino Garlic longaniza. Slightly different. Maybe it's lighter but it tasted good. There was steamed cabbage and garlic seaweed. Pretty good. I think the food reminds me of home style cooking. read more

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Food: large menu with plenty of food options! We got a bento and a beef noodle soup. I like that you can pick the bento sides! We got pork rice and egg tomato, which allowed us to have more protein in our bento. They also separate the noodles from the soup when you order takeout, which helps prevent them from being overcooked! Service: nice service, sounds really busy in the kitchen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: they have a couple tables but it seems like this place is more takeout forward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

My 1725th review is a five star for this little hidden gem! Come here for authentic no frill Taiwanese food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking in the space is quite cavernous, with a whole side of coolers selling frozen/refrigerated products.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Too bad we are traveling, I imagine if we live here we'll frequent this place to get something for home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are only a few tables, so we weren't sure if they are serving food on the premise, even though the reviews say so.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered at the counter, there's a simple menu. We loved the fried chicken bento box, the chicken was unbelievably tender, and there were a variety of vegetables, as well as red rice, to make this a healthy meal. The beef noodle is nice, with an unexpected kick to it. Also do give their melon tea a try. Very refreshing. read more

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$15 bento includes 2 sides w/main I chose the 3-cup mushroom & tofu plus basil eggplant & cucumber salad , purple rice, charred cabbage, pickled mustard greens !!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small deli type place w/ 2 lg tables & 2 small tables... self- serve ice water & utensils[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Frozen soups, dumplings, sausage, baos, scallion pancakes available in freezer case [[HIGHLIGHT]]Minimalist but comfortable, located next to the manju & shave ice spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I love their Taiwanese sausages! Whenever I'm in the area, I always get one to eat right then and there! I also buy a pack of frozen sausages for home as well. They're just that good! It reminds me of my childhood, I used to get these type of sausages while shopping with my mom. read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Taiwanese Sausage - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

As someone who grew up in Taiwan, I often crave Taiwanese food. Taiwan Best mart is pretty authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I mostly get food to go since the sitting area is pretty small[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have frozen traditional Taiwanese food for sale read more

Love their selections of to go dishes. Their bentos are awesome! My goto place when craving Taiwanese food! Highly recommended read more

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It's rare to find a spot in Sacramento that brings the heart of Taiwanese street food and bento-box comfort under one roof -- but Taiwan Best Mart actually delivers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking in feels low-key, casual, almost like a neighborhood secret that only those in the know appreciate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the warm, home-y smells to the aisles of frozen dumplings and handmade sausage you can grab to go, it nails that balance of market + kitchen + nostalgia so many crave.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

TRULY DEVASTATED! I was SOOO excited to try this place and ordered a few items. I ate my popcorn chicken while driving home and it was great. The best popcorn chicken I've had! When I got home I was unpacking my Sesame noodles and getting ready to tuck in. To my horror there was mold in the sesame sauce container when I opened it. A thick ring is mold around the container and on the lid as well. Very sad as I spent a nice $12 on it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is small, service was fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will NEVER come again T-T read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Mold on the lid for the Ma Jiang Mian (Sesame noodles) - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small hole in the wall type of establishment. No frills.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Quick friendly service. Parking was easy. Partner and I ordered 2 bentos: basil popcorn chicken and pork chop. Each come with your choice of 2 sides ! My partner chose the marinated egg as well as peanut + anchovies and I chose: tofu + century egg and basil eggplant. I loved the sides, chicken was nice and crispy and juicy. Price was around 15 bucks for each bento which is an amazing value for all the food you get. My partner completed a marathon and he didn't even finish the entire bento which goes to show how much they put in there. Will definitely come back when we are in town read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Pork Chop Bento 豬排便当 with egg and peanut anchovy sides. $15(ish?) - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The kids and I found this by accident. It was busy but the staff worked hard to get everyone served fast. I had no clue what I was doing but ordered I think one of the best dishes I have ever had. The noodle dish with the meat, beans and cucumber was fire! We also really liked the tofu and mushroom rice bowl. Honestly, we can't wait to go back. read more

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The pork belly was amazing and consistent in quality as my second time coming back here. The railroad bento is a Taiwanese classic, with the meat inside hot and tender, while the crust on the outside is crispy and crunchy. The service was good, the food came pretty quick. The water they have provided to you is probably the best water I've had so far in terms of restaurant water, it's like the 4 am cold water you drink. read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Pork Belly Bento 焢肉便当 - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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What a gem! This place isn't hyped up on social media (which I think they deservingly should), but they let the food do the talking. And I'm sure the locals know about this place. I ordered a popcorn chicken bowl. I was a little surprised it was a purple rice, I didn't know that when I ordered. But it was totally fine. The chicken alone was very flavorful and well seasoned that it didn't need any sauces. But paired with the rice, made it the perfect quick on the go type of meal. I would order this again. The portions were great the chicken was fried to perfection. read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Basil Popcorn Chicken Bowl - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This review is for their chili wontons and popcorn chicken ONLY. Honestly, the chili wontons are a good enough reason to come try this place out. The filling is a mixture of pork and shrimp and is the most perfect tenderness. The dough is tasty, and the chili oil is perfection. The popcorn chicken was pretty good -- I've definitely had better, but it was still very decent. Along with all the wonderful dishes they serve, you can also pick-up some frozen homemade items (like the magical wontons, sausages, broth, etc.) to store in your freezer for a rainy (aka lazy) day. Will be returning here for more and more! read more

There's something that hits the spot with a Taiwanese bento box. At Taiwan Best Mart, the prices are very reasonable, and there is a good variety with rice, a veggie, 2 sides in addition to the main. I've gotten the basil popcorn chicken bento, miso salmon bento, and the Taiwanese sausage bento. The miso salmon was a bit over cooked, but all the sides and the other bentos were absolutely delicious. I recommend the eggplant and the tofu with century egg! read more

This is a small hole in the wall, located on the same block as Osaka-Ya. We stopped by for a quick snack and thoroughly enjoyed both the popcorn chicken and green onion pancake! The popcorn chicken had good flavor and wasn't dry. The green onion pancake was nicely fried to a crisp with lots of green onion flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small section for indoor dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I noticed a lot of door dash/to go orders while we were there. They also sell a lot of frozen and dry items you can buy and take home for hot pot, etc. read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Basil Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Always comes for their bentos and never disappoint! But why?!!! Why sushi?!! They are better to do on what they are good at, Taiwanese bento boxes. Got to try the cal rolls and it was just ok. Big pieces, should have cut them into half again.. the avocado was unriped... I was about to order with raw fish but glad that I just did the basic cal roll to see their quality ... read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was brought here by my Taiwanese niece in law. She was visiting and wanted to enlighten us to the opportunities around us. The place is easy to find and parking is plentiful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is combination restaurant and market and is rather basic in appearance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They only have a few tables and seem to do most of their business as take out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We chose a table and ate all sort of new and very tasty things. The quality of what we ate is far above how the place appears. read more

Even before I started to explore more of Sacramento's growing food scene, I kind of figured I'd find most cuisines represented. The city/area is certainly large enough to support it, but I admit I had doubts as to how good some of those places would be. However, even after trying just one Taiwanese restaurant, I'm already jealous. Not sure if that says more about how scant our options are in SF, but boy do I wish we had a place like Taiwan Best Mart! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Based entirely on its appearance, Taiwan Beat Mart probably doesn't look all too impressive. The decor is pretty scant and the space isn't all that large (they can seat about a dozen people across their handful of tables), though I've never seen this place get very busy, as most folks seem to get their food to-go[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. As for the menu, despite how it's not super extensive, it's still filled with a bunch of staples, like Stewed Pork Over Rice, Zha-Jiang Mian, Popcorn Chicken, and Cold Sesame Noodles. They also have frozen offerings of many of their dishes (like the Zha-Jiang Mian sauce, Stewed Pork, etc.), as well as a bunch of Taiwanese specialties, like sausages, wontons, zongzi, salted duck yolk, and meatballs. -- POPCORN CHICKEN BENTO BOX with Stewed Pork, Stewed Egg, Charred Taiwanese Cabbage, and Signature Pickled Mustard Greens...$15 I wasn't sure what to expect when I got this, but this was great! The chicken was moist, the batter was crispy and well seasoned, the stewed pork was luscious and flavorful, and the stewed egg was cooked perfectly. Would definitely get this again! -- TAIWANESE FRIED CHICKEN...$9 I had high hopes for this and, thankfully, it didn't let me down! The seasoning on this was the same as on the popcorn chicken and the chicken itself was really moist. The most impressive part of this was how the outside stayed crunchy even after the drive back. -- ZHA-JIANG MIAN - Knife-Cut Black Bean Noodles and Sauce with Ground Pork, Beancurd, Edamame, Sweet Flour Sauce, Bean Paste, Taiwanese Bok Choy, Julienned Cucumbers, and Scallions...$12 This would've been better for dine-in, but I love how the to-go container kept everything separate. While the noodles were a bit overcooked, they still had a nice bite and I liked how there was a good amount of meat, tofu, and edamame in the sauce. True to just about any mom-and-pop business, service here is terrific. The guy working the register (owner?) was more than happy to answer all of my questions and was really nice. Unfortunately for me, though, was that the one thing that I really wanted to try (their Beef Noodle Soup) wasn't listed on the menu, presumably because it's summer now? Not sure why, as it's not like it's also 100+ degrees inside the restaurant as well, but I guess that just means I have that much of a reason to come to Taiwan Best Mart! Between Binchoyaki, Southside Super, and now Taiwan Best Mart, this tiny patch of Sacramento is home to some really good eats! And that's without even mentioning the ever popular Osaka-ya just a few doors over, which I still need to try. I guess that just means getting dessert over there just doubles the reason for me to come back here! read more

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I like the various frozen dumplings and Taiwan sausage that are available here! It's very convenient to stock up on items like the frozen fish patties and other items of your choice. I keep them in the freezer for those times when I don't feel like shopping for dinner. All I need to do is pull one out to thaw in a pan while I cook a little rice and a few fresh veggies. They have these giant ravioli-looking dumplings filled with seasoned minced beef that are approximately the size of a hamburger. The rice flour dough seems rather thick, but they are nice and substantial for an easy item for thawing for dinner. These are so big that you can just have one with veggies. read more

In short, this place's legit living up to its name. There's something for everyone in the menu. The bento box is amazing, fried stuff is well-coated and fried to perfection. The price point is super reasonable and if you're looking for a snack or a meal, you shouldn't miss this spot. Don't let its interior fool you, everything from this kitchen is packed with authentic flavor. My go to pick would be Taiwan Fried Chicken with Braised Egg and Eggplants, fried cuttlefish balls, Taiwanese sausages (grilled perfectly), and popcorn chicken. Topping it up with an iced winter melon tea. Legit will come back again to eat. read more

Taiwan Best is super spartan and seats around 10 at the most, but it serves up authentic Taiwan delights that won't disappoint. I had a chance to try the oyster pancake, zha jiang mian, and stewed pork over rice. The oyster pancake really did it for me, it had a crispy edge, sweet thick sauce, and enough fresh oysters to satisfy the oyster lover in me. Definitely a must-try if you go there. The zha jiang mian was a solid pick and the noodles seemed to be freshly hand cut. The stewed pork was decent and cheap, making for a good quick lunch. As long as you don't expect some high class dining establishment, and just good solid Taiwanese cuisine, you won't be disappointed! read more

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my friends and i came here on a whim since we were craving some popcorn chicken. it's a tiny little mom & pop shop ran by 2 people. they have a pretty solid selection of bentos, appetizers, and al la carte items. i got the stir fried cabbage and spicy wontons. my friend got the basics popcorn chicken. the popcorn chicken was delicious! i would come back just to get this, the fried cabbage was just alright; it was a tad bit too oily for me. as for the wontons, they were delicious but nothing special. overall, i would come back again! the owner is extremely nice and patient :) read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Basil Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

A Tiny hole in the wall but you know what they say a hole in the wall makes the best tasting foods! Their beef noodle soup was wonderful rich and savory in flavor and the chilli oil wonton with their in house chilli sauce hit the spot. I ordered the 3 mushroom to go/side of pickled mustard greens tastes like a home cooked meal. Will be back again. read more

Love this hole-in-the-wall -- Taiwanese bentos that are super good value for its amazing taste. Pork belly is super melt-in-mouth tender and fat rendered appropriately (none of that chewy-block-of-fat feel). Pickled veggies a classic match for the fatty pork and authentically made. Service is quick 'n efficient like most utilitarian Asian places. :) They are a go-to whenever I travel through Sac for work -- love this place and glad there's a legit Taiwanese place in central Sac. read more

I had walked past this restaurant as I was getting dessert nearby and I am so glad I had decided to stop by! I had ordered the popcorn chicken, Taiwanese sausage rice bowl and the chili wontons. Everything was SOO good. I definitely would say the wontons are one of the best wontons I have ever tried, I love the spice of the chili oil and the softness of the wonton dough. The sausage was firm and juicy which paired extremely well with the rice and pickled mustard. The popcorn chicken and seasoned well and the basil really pops through. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This mom and pop restaurant/market puts out some good home cooking. The spot is small but the food is warm and comforting. The Taiwanese sausage rice bowl is a hit. Juicy and flavorful, they sell these to order and frozen so you can bring them home. They also have homemade wontons to order or frozen to bring home. They are delicious and I usually have to buy extra to make at home. The items that are prepared in store and are my favorites are the basil popcorn chicken and noodles. The popcorn chicken is crispy and plentiful. The noodles have good chew and could be hand pulled. The noodle bowl comes with veggies but could use more sauce. Both are worth trying as all the food here hits the spot! read more

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I suddenly craved for popcorn chicken so I searched for it while we were at Sacramento. Gps directed us to a different shop across the street not sure why. Shop was small but had tables and chairs for dining in. They had diff. dishes but I was just there mainly for the popcorn chicken. :) Popcorn chicken with basil and garlic tasted really good. I just wished they had other flavors too. The shop also sells frozen goods too like dumplings. Service was fast. read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Basil Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

You got me at Ma Jiang Mian, which is cold sesame noodles. I got it with chicken but my vegan friends can get it without. The creamy nutty taste of the sesame was spot on. This dish is so good, I'm craving more! I just happened to run across this tiny shop when I was at Osaka-Ya buying sweets. The place is tiny with only two tables. There were a couple dashers waiting for their order. I just placed my order at the counter and there wasn't a wait since the dish is premade. They have a decent variety of menu items. From fried, rice, and noodles. I definitely will come back for the Gua Bao, chili wontons, or their bento boxes. Happy Eating! read more

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I got the oyster pancake. It was my first time getting it but it was super tasty. Lots of texture and the sauce was the perfect consistency. They were quick with the order. They also had frozen meals that looked good as well! read more

Horray for legit Taiwanese food in sac! I adore this place and am so glad a friend recommended it! I got the combo which came with the pork cutlet and a Taiwanese sausage. The orders come with rice and vegetables as well as 2 sides of your choosing - I chose the egg and the fried pork balls for this order. Everything is made to order so everything comes out super hot and fresh! It's pretty flavorful and overall a pretty balanced meal in my opinion. The shop itself is pretty small with only 2 tables with 4 chairs each. They also do have frozen dumplings for sale if you want to take them home for later! Parking is a little bit of an issue as there is only street parking, but I have always been able to find parking on the street although I do try to come during off hours knowing parking is a little bit difficult! read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We doordash here a few times, and have loved it! This time I got the bento box, which came with two pork taiwanese sausages, rice, pork stew, pickled mustard greens, cuttlefish balls, and some sauteed vegetables! Everything was absolutely delicious! I love the pickled greens and always get extra! The sausages were a bit greasy but delicious nonetheless! I just wish it was slightly cheaper for the portion you get, or a bigger portion for this price lol. Highly recommend it! read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good place if you are craving Taiwanese food. But the stand out for me is the oyster omelette! Sweet and savory dish that hits the spot. I'll probably come back to try the beef noodle soup. The store itself is a small hole in a wall with not much seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But take out worked pretty well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I love this little mom and pop shop and I absolutely love supporting this type of shop. I always see them on IG with all of their specials, so I had to stop in during my work lunch. There was no one there, I wish there were more people there supporting them. I ordered their moon cake at the time for the moon festival- it was cute but it wasn't my style or taste I had their special braised pork belly bowl with preserved vegetables and it was sooooooooo delicious!!!!! It was like a home cooked meal. So tender, juicy and flavorful. I loved that this was on sticky rice. I also ordered a winter melon drink, it was a bit too sweet for me. I will be coming back to try more items!!! Also- they have a fridge full of frozen food perfect for hot pot season that is house made and not, so make sure you ask what is house made. read more

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This easy to miss spot is such a gem, and I thank my fellow Yelpers for their high praises of Taiwan Best Mart, helping it to become the # 1 search under "Taiwanese" in Sacramento. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As you walk in you quickly realize that there's not much ambiance, as the shop has three 4-seater tables inside, a counter, some dry food cabinet, and a freezer section.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You order food at the counter, pay, and then take your seats. Service is pretty fast, minimal, though friendly enough. You grab the utensils and take out boxes which are next to the cashier's counter. The freezer is filled with frozen goodies, such as dumplings, wontons, scallion pancakes (a bit expensive though, $16 for 4 slices I think?), and more. Too bad my freezer is jam-packed so unable to take home anything. The fried pork chop is as good as it gets! Crunchy, savory with 5-spices, and juicy ... The bento provides 2 sides you can choose from - basil eggplant is very good. We ordered the century egg and tofu as the 2nd side but it never came out (and we forgot, so oh well). Can't speak to the century egg. Other sides on the bento - eggs with tomato, stir fried cabbage, pickled mustard. All equally delicious and authentic. The zhao xiang mian is OK, thick knife cut noodles. I personally would prefer thinner noodles IMO. Wintermelon juice is excellent, and not too sweet iykyk. Very cooling for the heat wave we've been experiencing. Glad Sacramento has Taiwanese food offerings. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Sac-Town. read more

I originally went to Taiwan Best Mart to try their braised pork belly, however, had gotten there JUST as they ran out, so opted for the stewed pork belly rice bowl! It was delicious! The price was very fair for the portion size, and both the pork and mustard greens were delicious! The service was very fast and I liked that you could buy other items there too like snacks and frozen hot pot items although I didn't buy anything else. I would definitely return, and this time, earlier, so I can try their pork belly! :) read more

Taiwan Best Mart - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I pass by Sacramento frequently because of work. I try to find Taiwanese restaurants to try out. My first time at Taiwan Best Mart, ordered a Braised Pork Belly Bento and had 2 sides - seaweed and egg & tomato. I eat a lot and initially wasn't sure I'll get full. I couldn't finish my food and took some to go. The food was delicious. I think there are enough reviews on the location itself so I will skip that but being Taiwanese, this food tasted really authentic. I plan, the next time I land in SMF, I'm stopping by again. I posted the photo of the menu in the restaurant, which I ordered off of. But, if you scan the QR code, which I did once I sat, there are pretty pictures! Until next time! read more

Taiwan Best Mart - My dinner - Braised Pork Belly Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Located in downtown, we found this Taiwanese store. There are some parking at the back or the road side. There are quite some good food options and the service is awesome. We got two bento boxes and a couple appetizers. We ate the basil chicken in the car on the way home and it tasted awesome. We ate the bento after our 1 hr drive home, and it would definitely taste better if we were to eat there or in the car. The chicken taste better than the pork. Love the veggie side dishes more than the meat/squid balls. There are quite so many frozen options too. We got some dumplings and can't wait to try them. I wished they have such an authentic store in Elk Grove area. If they had one I will definitely go daily! Prices are very reasonable too. read more

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The photos on this app do not do it justice. 100% this place taste better than it looks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]my only complaint is I wish there was music and a bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think it's because everybody orders takeout for the most part. Let me also say the worker there was the sweetest guy ever. And if you're interested in dessert afterwards, there's a bomb Mochi place on the same street nearby. Next time I come here (which will be soon) I'll make sure to take a picture of my delicious Pork Belly I got ;) read more