I am never disappointed whenever I'm here to satisfy my Chinese comfort food cravings. This is a simple and small eatery serving up tasty dishes that you'll come back for time and again. The overall ambiance is basic and clean. However, they are serving up big and bold flavors. Service here is always friendly and fast. I especially like that they offer complimentary hot tea, and it's really appreciated on chilly days! Actually, tea is my go to whenever I'm having Asian food. I am a creature of habit and mostly order my usual. On this visit I had spicy wontons, General Tso's chicken, stewed beef chuck noodle soup and eggplant with garlic sauce. All delish and certainly enough leftovers for another meal. You've got to try it! Side note, they have an attached private parking lot next to them and that's a plus! read more

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My partner and I drive from NYC to Vermont at least once a year, and every single time we make a midpoint stop here. Taiwan Noodle consistently serves absolutely delicious food. The spicy wontons are our all-time favorite the sauce is incredibly flavorful, and unlike many places where the wontons are mostly dough, these are generously filled with meat. We also ordered the beef chunk soup and the salt-and-pepper fish. Even though I've been here many times, the salt-and-pepper fish was new to me on this visit, and it was fantastic crispy, perfectly seasoned, with little bits of fried garlic and a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce that was so good. If you're in the area, definitely stop by! read more

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An unsuspecting little spot located in the heart of Albany. I loved the vibes of Taiwan noodle. You can tell everything is made fresh in house like their dumplings and thick wheat noodles. The star of the show for me was definitely their noodle soups. We ordered the stewed beef chuck noodle soup and spicy diced chicken. For dim sum, had to go with a classic shrimp shumai which actually had small shrimps in them and the size of the shumai itself was impressive. Looking forward to going back and trying new items. @baileysbites518 on instagram read more

Taiwan Noodle - Braised beef soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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We stumbled upon this place on yelp on our way coming back from Adirondack and we usually find a place to eat before we head home! This place is as good as Chinatown in the NYC ! Everything we order was amazing ! We will continue coming back as long as they are open read more

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I've been dying to try Taiwan Noodle and I finally got the chance! Since it's on Central Avenue, there's street parking, which was easy to find when I went on a Sunday afternoon. There were plenty of tables and we were sat immediately. We were surrounded by families enjoying lunch. Since it was my first time there, I wanted to try a few different things, so here's what we ordered: -Chicken Soup Dumplings -Chicken Shumai -Pork Buns -Spicy Pan Fried Dumplings I've had soup dumplings at several places so I knew what to expect. Unfortunately, there wasn't much broth in them but they were flavorful. The shumai was absolutely delicious. It had bits of corn and carrots on top, which was off putting at first, but boy were they tasty! The pork buns were delicious pillows of pork - highly recommend! Lastly, the Pan Fried spicy dumplings were just ok. I would order something different next time as they weren't super flavorful and not as spicy as I would've liked. The service was quick and I definitely will return to try more things! read more

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We went there on weekend at 8 pm. No rsvp needed. We tried their famous dumpling which is just ok. We also tried traditional Taiwan dish which is pork with rice and covered with cheese. It was interesting. Won't try that again Service : so so read more

Taiwan Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

We are from Northern Virginia, and so we are spoiled by the great Asian cuisines we have here...and upstate NY doesn't have a whole lot in this dining category - it's a challenge. Taiwan Noodle was pretty decent. I had the house soup. My daughter ordered the fried chicken and the spicy wontons. I also had the shrimp dim sum. The best dishes were the dim sum...the shrimp dim sum was good, and so were the spicy wontons, very standard. The fried chicken was good as well. My House Special Soup - Just Okay. Broth was passable, and noodles were fine. I really liked the stewed beef. Pork chop was fine. Bok Choy and mushrooms tasty. Eggs, just okay. I would probably order something else next time. We liked the dim sum the best. I would be willing to explore other parts of their menu, as I think there is potential there, especially with the beef. Service was fast and attentive. There is parking off-street for this restaurant. The ambiance is quite nice, quite surprisingly so, as you step inside from the Albany city streets. Welcoming. read more

I love getting the beef noodle soup. So good. Have eaten in the restaurant once and the restaurant is clean and the service is great.

The outside was not very impressive, first at a glance. but within we were met at the door and sat down. The interior was plain yet clean the employees were wonderful in friendliness and service. We sampled pork soup dumplings of sticky rice. Absolutely delicious. Out of this world was general tso chicken with and egg fried rice. Service was excellent because once one plate was cleared they brought another one. read more

Delicious dumplings and dim sum options. Loved everything--we had the chicken soup dumplings, shrimp shu mai, wontons in spicy sauce, and pork dumplings. read more

Got the sweet and sour rib and was very pleased. The meat was flavorful and tender and the sauce complimented both the meat and rice well. Appreciate the bok choy on the side as well, nice refreshing addition to the dish. The spicy wontons in chili oil were phenomenal as always, and you can never go wrong with shrimp shumai (be mindful of any dietary restriction: both of these have pork). The food was ready to pickup on time and was still hot even after going in 15 minutes laters and my 20 minute ride. Also first time I realized they have seating, the dining area is actually pretty neat. Nice bright lighting and ample seating, will definitely dine in sometime in the future. read more

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This is a great fine... of all places in Albany... lol Wrapped up my business trip and met up with my son for dinner in Albany. We picked this spot for some "close" to home cooking... cuz the college kid was missing home cook meals. Nice owners, small business, cozy spot, with enough tables to fit a few parties of 4s, 2s... combo of each. Decor is simple and clean. They give you hot tea during the milder-colder months. We order quite a few dishes to try, but noticed other patrons opted for their noodle dishes - so put that on the list for next time. -salt & pepper wings (pretty good) -hot & sour dumplings (it's ok, good sauce) -salt & pepper fish (this was yummy!) -choy sum with fresh garlic (delish!) -Eggplant with pork belly in claypot (didn't hit) Overall, a really good meal and we would return when in the area! Moderately priced - didn't break the bank. #collegeyelping #sunyalbany #yelplife read more

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Enjoyed a nice dim sum lunch here for Christmas. All of the food was very tasty, and we were so excited to dig in that I forgot to get photos of everything. The service was quick and everyone was very pleasant. We'll definitely be back to enjoy some other things on their menu. read more

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Passing through on our way from Boston to Buffalo we decided to stop by Albany and pick this place to dine. From outside the place looks small and old, but to our surprise the inside is bright, clean and nice. Food is very good, we like all that we pick. Taiwanese rice pudding isn't a pudding, just gotta try it yourself. Dumplings taste great and the stewed beef chuck noodle is very good especially on a cold December rainy day. The beef chuck is very tender too. Service is great, very fast and very attentive. read more

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We came on thanksgiving day and the staff was so friendly and the food was delicious! We were making a stop during a long car drive and we were thankful that this place was open! We got all 3 of the different hong kong baked rice dishes, a beef noodle soup and a spicy wonton. Everything was delicious and very homey. I particularly loved the beef noodle soup, just simple and comforting. Come Again? Yes! When I drive through albany again I will keep this place in mind! read more

Taiwan Noodle - hong kong baked rice and beef noode soup and spicy wontons - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Pretty happy to have found this solid mix of Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Taiwanese restaurant in Albany. No frills wontons, stewed beef chuck (tender and seasonings were deep!) and baked rice with pork chop. Very decent portion size and flavors, will definitely be back to try other items. read more

Taiwan Noodle - Spicy shrimp wontons - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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This is a hidden gem on Central Ave. The restaurant is small and quaint with framed newspapers highlighting their many accolades over the years. The staff are friendly and get you seated with water and drinks quickly. The menu offers a large assortment of various dishes that all sound as delicious as the next. The appetizers, though I didn't get one on this visit, are reasonably priced and delicious. I highly recommend the spicy potato salad, wood ear salad, or Taiwanese fried chicken. The dim sum is also very delicious! This time around I was only there for lunch, so I went with a fried rice dish with house style mixture. The pork chop was tender and delicious, the mushrooms flavorful, and the beef melts in your mouth. One of my favorite parts of any dish has to be the soy egg. It's always so flavorful and an excellent addition to any plate. Overall, this restaurant is perfect for anyone looking for some delicious Asian cuisine. I highly recommend getting a few friends together and stopping by. I've visited this restaurant a handful of times and never once was dissapointed! read more

Taiwan Noodle - House Style over fried Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Great food, pleasant service, noodles took me back to my time in China. I will definitely go frequently and try their other offerings, but those noodles are one thing I've been missing read more

This place has arguably more Hong Kong cuisine than Taiwanese - but it can satisfy your desire for both. Quite a decent spot in Albany with fairly authentic dishes. The crispy fried pork intestine (which I forgot to take a photo) is really good - cleaned very well and fried very crispy. Loved the sweet and sour pork and spicy wontons too. read more

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I've never been here, but Yelp! must think I have, so here's a review: When I go to a Taiwanese restaurant, I typically like more than one noodle. But at Taiwan Noodle you don't get noodles, you get noodle. The Pad See Ew is worth fighting over. Pork. Spicy level 3 or higher. Drunken Noodle. I do like the noodles, but it's hard to get full on just one. The veggies are out of this world, though! Pad Thai! Yasssssssss, gurl! The flat noodle was super good. A little sweet, a little sour, a little spicy! If you love Thai food like I do, give this place a shot! The are one of the best noodle places in town. read more

This restaurant offers such a wide selection of authentic Taiwanese and Hong Kong dishes. Milk tea boba and Thai tea served in mason jars with were really good. Taiwanese fried chicken was excellent! They have great flavor in the chicken, tender on the inside and perfect crispy on the outside. Def get it as an appetizer. Taiwanese stewed beef noodles was excellent! Tasted homemade, beef was super tender and broth was light but tasty! The noodles were deliciously prepared. Good slurpable and soaked up the flavor of the beef broth! Deep fried pork intestines were nice and crispy. It's either you love it or hate it kind of food. I think they would taste even better with mustard or hoisin dipping sauce. Steamed pork ribs and Chinese sausage in steamed basket. They came out pretty good. Rice was fluffy and has soaked up the flavor of the pork ribs and Chinese lap cheung. Would have been even better to have some sweet soy sauce. Spicy wontons were the best!!! Homemade wontons with good flavor of pork and shrimps inside thin wrappers!!! Would get these again for sure! Excellent sautéed seasonal veggies, bok choy! So soooo good! Service was good. We sat for a long time to chat and the waiters came by to fill our tea and water. Also never rush us to pay or leave. Ambiance of the restaurant was causal. The neighborhood wasn't great. The restaurant nestled in a rough area of the town. But good they have a small lot designated for the restaurant customers. read more

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They have a small parking lot right next to the restaurant. It's very convenient. The N21 Fish Fillet w. Curry in Pot is way better than I expected. N24 Eggplant w. Garlic Sauce is good too. The food is somewhat authentic. I'm surprised to find good quality Chinese food in this area. read more

Taiwan Noodle - Fish Fillet with Curry in Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

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Stopped by here for dinner during our trip. Service was good and we like the Cantonese options. We ordered the bake pork chops over rice in Cantonese style, pepper and salt popcorn chicken, and minced pork noodle soup . Hit the spot and we will come back again. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the food here, and the minimalist interior and casual vibe work for me, too. The minced pork over rice was impressive, and the mince was one of the better versions we've had. The egg was nicely flavoured I wish it was bigger. The fish fillet was cooked to perfection with crisp on the outside and streaming and tender on the inside, and the garnish with chopped capsicum and garlic were a nice complement. Service is quick and efficient, and I loved that they have their own parking lot. I look forward to going back. read more

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I love Asian cuisines so I was super excited to discover this spot when visiting Albany. My husband and I shared: - Sticky Rice Shu Mai - Pork Belly Buns - Egg Custard Bun - Steamed Pork Soup Dumpling - Spicy Wonton - Stewed Beef Chuck I really loved everything. It was great to try a variety of smaller dishes. The thing that stood out the most above the others for me was the Sticky Rice Shu Mai. I love sticky rice and I've had Shu Mai before, but I've never had a Sticky Rice Shu Mai before and it was great! We got takeout and everything held up very well. read more

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Came here for lunch and was really happy to stumble upon an authentic Chinese place for lunch! Pros: - Lots of Canto/Taiwan food options to choose from - Scallion pancakes barely had any scallions but the crisp texture redeemed it Cons: - The soup for the beef noodle soup was bland - The sauce for the Fried Tofu and Mushroom had a lot of sauce but lacked flavor read more

Taiwan Noodle - Fried Tofu and Mushroom - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Came here for a quick lunch. Service was good the restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived. The food was okay. The pork chop over noodle was good. Nothing special about. The pork belly over rice was okay as well. Had a nice flavor but the portion size was small. They only gave like 3 pieces of pork. The menu had a decent selection to choose from. We enjoyed our meal. read more

Taiwan Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Albany, New York

Like so many Asian restaurants, this was close to downtown, so not a great neighborhood. Fortunately, it is on the main Street, so you get a good mixture of clients. We had the water dumplings which were very good, beef w broccoli and sesame chicken, both of which were met with 4 star approval. read more

Still delicious after all these years. Do yourself a favor and get the spicy wontons, they will blow you away. All fresh all good. Homemade not store-bought delicious read more

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If you're looking for good Chinese food in Albany, this is your place! Way cheaper than Ala Shanghai (the other popular Chinese restaurant). Not everything was a hit but the two things we ordered that we would reorder are the seasonal vegetables, the chili wonton and the beef noodle soup. When we ordered the pork over rice which came in a steamer with bamboo leaves I totally thought the rice was like the Chinese sticky rice. But it was just regular rice. For that, I knocked off one star. Other than that, solid prices and solid food if you get the beef noodle soup and wonton! Next time I'll try the dumplings and dim sum. read more

Huge interesting menu, clean dining room and great service! Try it, you won't be disappointed. I also LOVED the iced green tea boba. So delicious! read more

Great food, no complaints. Would not have thought the fried chicken was so good cause I'm not normally a fried chicken person but my friend ordered it and it was the best fried chicken I've ever had in my entire life. Dumplings were also all really good, especially the spicy ones. read more

Spicy wontons are out of this world. I have even been known to order extra to take home with me...shhhh.

Love this place. Best Chinese food within 100 miles. Get the soup dumplings. This final sentence is to get it up to over 85 characters.

So glad we found this place! The mango bubble tea was my favorite I've found in the area so far. It even had real mango chunks in it! The soup dumplings were my favorite dish we had. They were so flavorful. The pork belly buns were also delicious. The noodle soup wasn't my favorite - the egg was too hard boiled and the broccoli wasn't cooked enough. However, the service was great and I will be back for more dumplings! read more

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I guess I'm late to the party with this place. It's been here for almost a decade and we're just trying it now. Better late then never though. We liked it a lot and look forward to trying more items next time. I ordered their signature dish, the stewed beef chuck with noodles. It's a comforting dish full of tender beef, bok choy and noodles in a mild but flavorful broth. My older son ordered soy egg with minced pork. It came with a flavored hard boiled egg, minced pork and more bok choy. My husband had a similar pork dish but spicer and over rice. The heat was there but didn't overwhelm the other flavors. As appetizers we had delicious, crispy scallion pancakes and hot and sour dumplings. My youngest son and I also enjoyed delightful bubble tea. The service is very attentive but not intrusive. The price is very fair for good quality and well prepared food. read more

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If I could give more stars I would. This place is amazing eating in or taking out. The food is so fresh and so filling. Definitely worth trying. The service is top tier. I've lived in NYC all my life and when I moved to Albany I thought I would be missing out on having a variety of cuisine. Taiwan noodle has been consistently a great experience. My go-to is the beef noodle soup, spicy wontons, soup dumplings and wash it all down with a coconut bubble tea. I've eaten in once and the ambiance was pleasant and clean. They bring food out in a perfect pace. You're able to enjoy one dish before they bring out the next. The staff is great and do a fantastic job. read more

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Nothing beats home style food in a new city. The Chinese food here is delish and they have almost anything for anyone who loves Chinese. They have soups, dumplings, stir fry rice dishes and bubble tea! I personally ordered the steamed rice with pork belly and Chinese sausage. It's similar to the clay pot rice; it's a one pot meal where you mix everything up and pour some soy sauce on top. The servers were attentive. Ask for some hot tea to complete the whole experience. They even have a turn table if you have a big group at the big table. Will def be back if I'm in the area. My crew came here from climbing at Thatcher Park. Cheers read more

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They have been closed for the holidays and honestly, I have been genuinely sad about it. The food is so good here and people are sleeping on it...Shining Rainbow, fine, you want to hang out with the fish tanks, go for it. I'll be across the street eating the superior sticky rice shu mai read more

First let's get on the same page about what Taiwan Noodle is not. It is not a fancy, trendy spot. There is no bar, no alcohol. It's not fancy and it's not trying to be fancy. But Taiwan Noodle most definitely does not need to try to be anything that it's not. Because it is PURE DELICIOUSNESS. OMG. Seriously. Taiwan Noodle is not huge, but plenty of seating and can accommodate larger parties or a single diner, like me. Nice, simple, bright space. Also! Off street parking lot. Which, if you know Central Ave in Albany is a pretty cool thing. I had looked at the menu and food pics online and when I saw ROWS OF DUMPLINGS I knew I was going. I am always going to give Dim Sum a try. I don't eat beef, pork or poultry, which usually isn't a problem at Chinese restaurants because there are plenty of vegetable and seafood options. Taiwan Noodle doesn't really have much in the way of seafood. But! There were some very authentic meat type ingredients and when I see that on a menu I want to try the food. Full Disclosure: I did not make it past the appetizer menu. I mean I ordered a decent sampling of appetizers. But once I bit into the steamed vegetable dumplings I knew I needed a whole, second order of those... Here's the thing, whenever I try a new spot and I see vegetable dumplings I order them. And, you know, they're bland. They're always bland. But I gotta try. The steamed vegetable dumplings at Taiwan Noodle are NOT bland. So. Much. Flavor!! So Delicious. Amazing. I was thrown by the fact that there's just not that much "detail" on the menu. Every section contains a "mixed vegetable" version. But there is no indication of what those vegetables are. So I made the HIGHLY INCORRECT assumption that they were not putting much effort into their vegetable items. I bit into that first vegetable dumpling and it was The Most Delicious Chinese Food I have ever eaten. And I have eaten a lot a lot of Chinese Food. The dumplings have carrots and wood ear mushrooms and glass noodles etc. They are a mouth explosion of flavor and umami. I ate my 4 and ordered another 4 and ate those too... My "first round" also included shrimp rolls, shrimp dumplings and fried white fish (which is featured as a "speciality"). The shrimp rolls look like spring rolls, but are packed with shrimp like you would get in shrimp Dim Sum - which you DO get in the shrimp dumplings. So I had double shrimp!. Again: DELICIOUS. And the fried white fish? I think my order contained 8 of what I'd describe as a fritter?? Thin white fish fillets folded together, breaded and deep fried. So when you bite in (you must WAIT for everything to cool down enough to bite into. Because this food arrives to your table PIPING hot) to each one you are getting a lot of perfectly fried fish. They were served with Kewpie Mayonnaise as a dipping sauce. I had my doubts. But then I dipped. Amazing. So good. Since my first 3 items were just Off The Charts good I decided to order the scallion pancake. I find Chinese scallion pancakes mainly disappointing. Not these. They were PERFECTLY cooked. So the outside is flaky and crisp and the "inside" is moist and flavorful. Kind of like the most perfectly flaky, savory, thin pie crust you've ever had. I don't eat leftovers. I don't even keep them from a restaurant. I kept the scallion pancake and fried white fish I couldn't finish (BECAUSE I ATE 8 VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS!!) and ate them cold directly out of my fridge the next night. And they were still delicious. Amazing, amazing food. Next time I will force myself to push past the appetizers and Dim Sum!! read more

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