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    4.2 (160 reviews)
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    Pork Belly Over Rice COMBO Fried Pork Rib Over Rice
    Jenny J.

    Taiwan Little Eats never misses! One of my all-time favorite restaurants in Madison. Their bubble teas are aromatic, the food is flavorful, and the restaurant itself is clean, has cute decor, and a homey vibe. The staff are also friendly! I have never been to Taiwan so personally I don't know how it feels, but when I eat at TLE, I feel as though I am eating in Taiwan, haha. Will continue coming here, whether it be for a quick bubble tea or a good meal. (:

    Fried chicken cutlet oil noodle with curry sauce spicy
    Sho R.

    I took out lunch from here on a week day. Lunch was ready in 10 minutes. Fried chicken cutlet with oil noodle with curry sauce was my item. I ordered it spicy. I would say spicy was mild for me. Chcicken cutlet was fried nice and crisp. I think rice would have been better than oil noodle, especially when taking curry sauce. Curry sauce with oil noodle gets a bit wierd.

    Busy night, lots of groups
    Lawrence M.

    Authentic-ish, but good! Right on the State Street drag with all the ethnic restaurants, this feels more like a artsy coffee house than a small plates joint. From the eclectic art and furniture, to the compostable bamboo boba straws, it didn't look like traditional Taiwanese restaurant. But the food was good and the service was friendly. // Danzai Noodles A nice soup noodle dish with meat, shrimp, and veggies. The egg noodles were nice and chewy, the meat juicy, and the soup satisfying. There was a tea egg on there too. // Pork Belly on Rice Another traditional dish, with fatty meat on rice. They had some simple veggies, broccoli and carrots(?), but whatever. The meat was good. And hey, there was a tea egg! // Ginger Onion Chicken over Rice TBH, it *was* ginger, green onions, and chicken over rice. But we also know this dish as Hainan chicken. It was good, with the scallions sauteed in seasame oil. Winner! // Tea Eggs They have a big pot next to the register. Some of the dishes have tea eggs already, but you can never have too much tea egg. At $1.50 each, lets hope inflation doesn't push it up much more. The boba shop items were just okay. We did love the choice of boba straws. They had the traditional gyre bound plastic straws, but they also had bamboo straws. They still crack if you're not careful, but they're way better for the environment. -- Brown sugar milk tea, okay. The boba was chewy, but not as sweet as it should have been. -- Pouchong milk tea, which is a specialty mountain tea roasted just right. Flavor was good. -- Taiwanese style milk tea pretty standard. I dunno, if I wasn't eating, I probably wouldn't come here just for the tea.

    Chen-Tan L.

    Tiny hole in the wall. And it survived the pandemic. I love supporting small, family owned restaurants like this. And, I love eating here: no reservations, no fancy menus, no pretensions. As a native Taiwanese, I found the flavors authentic and delicious. Bring some friends or eat alone. Order a selection of small dishes and sample them all. Some of my faves? Tea-egg, minced pork over rice, boba tea. But really you won't go wrong with any of it.

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    Caleb S.

    One of my State Street favorites and my go-to-spot for bubble tea! There's no shortage of spots for bubble tea and snacks in this area, but this one tops my list. The boba is always very fresh and never tastes too tough or chewy. Furthermore, the seating and ambiance is really really cute! The bright blue walls are filled with decor, local art, and curiosities. I've had the popcorn chicken here, which was tasty but the real reason I come here is the bubble tea. The WiFi is reliable and this makes a decent study spot, although the music is a bit loud, so find a spot away from the speakers!

    Passion fruit smoothie with tapioca pearls
    Khaum L.

    TLE is a cute tiny place hidden off of state street. There's only street parking so you'll have to walk to get there. Not being from Madison, my husband and I did get lost walking from where we parked to find TLE. TLE is a cute little Cafe which has a drink menu and food menu. All the good sounded so good and after reviewing many other reviews, I also got a fruit smoothie. My husband ordered the Curry chicken cutlet rice bowl. I ordered the Pork belly rice bowl, pork taco bao and a the passion fruit smoothie. Everything was delicious! I could not stop drinking my smoothie. Best I've had - hands down. The tapioca pearls were still warm and this is definitely how a fruit smoothie/Bubba tea should taste like! Sad I didn't think to order one more to go. Or dishes were phenomenal. The cherry chicken was well balanced and not too over powering. The pork belly rice bowl was also well balanced. I'm not a big Bamboo person but the carrots, broccoli and sauce really balanced with the bamboo. The pork belly is a must! Seasoned well, not too salty sweet, and the fat just melts in your mouth! Cooked to perfection! Will definitely be visiting again whenever we are in town!

    G1. Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet
    Lico J.

    If you like fried chicken, you have to try the Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet here. Fresh and very hot out of kitchen, the chicken cutlet is perfectly seasoned w salt and a bit five spices and fried to be very crispy. I like it's thin and large so every bite is delightful and you can enjoy it for a while haha. The restaurant itself is very cute and the servers are all very friendly. Next time when I go to Madison I will try other things on their menu which looks pretty diversified and authentic.

    Pork belly rice bowl
    Noah L.

    Got takeout. Danzai noodles and pork belly over rice. It was pretty good, the meat was fairly tasty and the noodles were good quality etc. Pork belly was a lil fatty, but to be expected. However, there was very little flavor, especially with the pork belly. Like the meat itself had seasoning but nothing else did. Maybe they forgot the sauce? I would go again but order different things, prob the bubble tea.

    Jackson W.

    I was visiting Madison on a business trip and came across this quaint, little Taiwanese eatery. Authentic Taiwanese food is hard to find in most cities. So I was eager to check this place out. I ordered a Chiayi chicken rice bowl, fried squid balls, and a bubble tea. I'm happy to report that everything was delicious. My only regret is that they didn't have the Teppan steak over noodles for lunch and that was the one thing I really wanted to get. Oh well, I'll have to come back for dinner next time.

    Danzai Noodles and Braised pork(rice bento)
    Joey C.

    Atmosphere (5/5): The atmosphere was satisfactory. There were props reminiscent of Taiwan, the interior of the store was clean, and the sound of music in the store was not loud enough to interfere with conversation. Service (4/5): You can order through the staff or through the kiosk, so you won't have to wait long to order your food. The staff taking orders are friendly. However, after eating, each person need to put their plates and trays away in a designated area, just like at a fast food restaurant. Food(5/5): The food is very nice for the price. In the case of bento, the rice is not seasoned, so it feels a bit bland, but the danzai noodle menu and the meat (proteins) included in the bento were really tasty. I also recommend milk tea for dessert. Price: $20 per person (including tips)

    Smoothies (16oz) - Lychee
    Abhishek S.

    Order: Lychee smoothie My go to smoothie place in Madison! This place is absolutely incredible - HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Both the lychee and mango smoothies are excellent - sweet, fresh, crisp and delicious. Service is always friendly and quick and the inside is very comfortable and homey.

    Jenny K.

    TLE is such a cute spot on state! Good drinks, tasty food, and fun vibes. I got the popcorn chicken meal with a side of veggies. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. The only critique I have is that the portions of the protein are on the smaller side compared to the amount of rice. I was satisfied with my meal but can definitely see it not being enough for others. Otherwise, it's a great spot and I love stopping by when I'm in Madison!

    Lunch takeout
    Mandy P.

    Came here after a college tour of uw-Madison. You can't drive down state but there is plenty of street parking nearby. The place is cute and we took our food to go. Service was good and food only took about 10 minutes. Taiwanese milk tea - pretty standard, liked that it wasn't very sweet Lovebirds milk tea - also not very sweet and coffee tasted a bit watery. Was yearning for more milkyness.pudding is also not very creamy. Golden pomelo jasmine - nice sweetness and strong tea and fruit flavor. Recommend going with the regular sweetness level here. BBQ Pork Sausages - nice and sweet. You get two to an order Braised Pork Over Rice - this was the favorite bc of the juiciness of the meat Crispy and Salty Popcorn Chicken - crispy and salty. Pieces were bigger than expected Fried Fish Cake - not super crispy, but the flavor was nice Ginger onion chicken over rice - chicken is tender, but overall a pretty basic dish Danzai noodles - less flavorful than the rice Fried blood cakes - musky, crispy, and chewy. A nice snack

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    Came here with our kids and totally enjoyed it. Loved all the little bits of Taiwanese decor too. Such a fun spot!

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    A great place for tasty snacks and small plates. You wouldn't think of finding it in this corner of downtown Madison.

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    Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle

    4.4
    (200 reviews)
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    The food was OK. Nothing too amazing, but it is a solid spot for cheap eats. The broth was…read moredelicious, but it felt like it was missing something...I also wish that the dish came with more veggies / meat. It felt like most of the dish was just the noodles, and it was not balanced (ended up not finishing the noodles). Service is very straightforward. You order up front, and they deliver the food to you. After that, you put away your dishes/trash. Very standard noodle shop. Nothing too crazy. We came in at a pretty empty time (near 8pm), so service was not packed. It is a standard restaurant with standard seating options. Standard vibes only.

    Hand pulled noodles for REAL!!! You can watch the chef pull your noodles to order. So rare of a…read moreprocess I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying this mom and pop noodle shop. The texture of the noodle that's achieved by hand pulling cannot be replicated by a machine. This family run restaurant deserves your attention if you love authentic, tasty, and local food. There are many options: hot/cold; udon, rice, cut noodles if you don't want hand pulled; soup dumplings; baos; and more. We will be back for noodles and dumb for sure! This family restaurant will not disappoint if you're in the mood for noodles, or noodle soup.

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    Spicy Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles ($11.99) - sesame sauce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprout, peanut, cilantro, green onion
    Spicy Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles ($11.99) - sesame sauce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprout, peanut, cilantro, green onion
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    Umami Buns

    Umami Buns

    4.2
    (20 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Can't get enough of your love, babe…read more And there is certainly lotsa love to be had with an Umami pork bun. Oven roasted pork belly, scallions, hoisin sauce, and pickled cucumbers. Yep, it's love. The steamed bun is warm, fluffy and scrumptious, the meat tender. Flavorfully wonderful.

    I finally, finally tracked down the Umami cart at the farmers market!! My friend and I split 3 buns…read moreplus a side (edamame or wonton chips) for $10; pretty pricey for a food cart, but not so bad when you are splitting with another person. We got the pork belly bun, the bulgogi bun, and the spicy tofu bun. Of the three, I was only very impressed with the pork belly and bulgogi buns. The meats are marinated well and cooked even better. I thought the additional condiments (hoisin sauce, cucumbers, etc.) were a nice touch that helped add a different flavor dimension (and crunchiness!) to the buns. I, however, did not like the spicy tofu bun. I'll give them credit for offering a vegetarian option, but the slices of tofu are way too thick and way too bland for the spicy sauce (which is really just mayo + sriracha) to counteract. Nice try, but I'll pass. I was also not very impressed by the buns themselves - they were way over steamed, which made them difficult to chew. My biggest gripe was with the slow, slow service. I understand that they make each bun to order, which is great, but if that is the case, there really needs to be more than one person in the cart. One person taking orders and one person putting the buns together would make the process go much more smoothly and quickly! Five stars for the bulgogi and pork belly buns and three stars for the service averages to a nice, even four stars for Umami Buns.

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    Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar

    Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar

    3.6
    (440 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    If you go for ramen, your best bet is to go for the tonkotsu or miso ramen. They make their noodles…read morein house, so they are fresh and springy. And they adjust the noodle thickness based upon the broth type, so that's good. But if you like shoyu ramen, this really isn't their strong point; it will be more like a lighter tonkotsu broth with thicker noodles. They also offer dan dan men and chuka soba in the summertime, but it's not really the Japanese style. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff is very nice and attentive. Service is quick. I stopped by on the way to Breese Field and it was a delicious quick dinner. The bamboo shoots are made with a canned variety, instead of dehydrated, and the marinated egg is really just soft-boiled. So if you're a ramen snob, set your expectations accordingly. Even still, it was a solid bowl of ramen

    We came here for restaurant week in the winter. There was a wait which we counted on! We decided to…read moreput our name on the list and run across the street to IO for drinks and games while we waited. Once we got called, we were seated at the bar which was a great experience. Our server was attentive and filled up the many diet soda refills of my partner and my water refills. We got dumplings which were delicious, then Ramen, then mochi ice cream to close it out. The ramen was flavorful and the dumplings were the star of the show. They were juicy and delicious. I love that it's in a house-like building and there are many different rooms. It feels cozy and comfortable. I will return again for ramen. It's my #2 place in Madison!

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    Tai's Asian Bistro

    3.8
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    4.6 mi
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    Tried the fried rice and beef ramen and both were excellent! The fried rice was perfectly cooked…read morewith great flavor, and the beef ramen was rich, comforting, and full of tender beef. Service is decent. If you're paying with a card there's a fee! The restaurant is a cozy place! Side note if you dine there you have to clean your table when you're done! Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. Definitely a great spot if you're craving flavorful Asian food. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Last Friday, we spontaneously decided to give Tai's Asian Bistro a shot. I've noticed this place…read morefor years since moving to Wisconsin, but somehow never got around to trying it. I really missed out! We initially planned to grab takeout from A-Mart Deli, but when we found it closed, I figured it was finally time to check out Tai's. Food came out super fast, the lady at the counter was very sweet when I asked her what she would recommend. The space is clean and cozy. Everything was fantastic! The egg rolls, sesame chicken, ribs, and the Chow Ho Fun were some of the best I've ever had. The only dish that didn't quite impress was the Pad Thai. It seems like the key is to stick with the Chinese dishes there rather than the Thai or Vietnamese options. Regardless, the food was incredible, and I think I hesitated to try it due to all the negative reviews. Now I know where I'll be going for my next Chinese takeout!

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