Hello, my name is Alexus and I'm an addict!! It's my new fave breakfast spot. My go to order is the eel roll, fried bread stick and cold soybean milk! I've tried the traditional roll and that's good too. They make their own soybean milk in house. You can get it hot or cold. I'm an early bird and like that they're open at 7am. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weekend mornings can be busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do accept cards with a $10 minimum, but bring cash just in case. I've been here when the machine was down (plenty of banks and ATMs nearby). The ladies are very sweet, some have limited English. Let's not forget the cute little bag they give if you're purchasing a lot (unsure if there's a dollar limit you need to spend). [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a few tables to dine in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely want to try others items when I'm not rushing in the AMs. The location has a shared entrance with Happy Zone. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tao Roll is a very small place, has about 5 total tables, and closes early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's fairly minimal service but things move quick. We opted for the Tao roll and the pancake. The Tao roll is a bit hard to eat and pretty messy but overall worked well with all the different items. The pancake was also similarly messy but still tasty. Much more of a to go kind of place but the food was tasty and definitely something different. Will have to try their other options! read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Tao Rice Rolls, Double Eggs Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came after hearing such great reviews from friends. I have been wanting to try this place but because it is only a breakfast spot, it has limited hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved being able to see them make the rolls in front of you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is super casual and there is limited seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and the food came out in under 5 minutes even though they were quite busy. I got the egg pancake and the tao rice roll to share with a friend and both were great! The egg pancake was crunchy and steaming hot. The egg with chives was delicious, and I liked the filling of the hot dogs, lettuce, and chili oil. (7.8/10) The tao rice roll was my personal favorite. The pork floss, lettuce, Chinese sausage, and white sauce paired so well all together. The rice was perfectly chewy and the portion was generous. (8.8/10) Both of these were super filling and reasonably priced (under $13!). For the price point you really can't beat it. I would love to come back and try more. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Inside - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is like a hole in the wall vibe.. it's small and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can see them making the rolls up front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the Taiwan roll and this was a nostalgic taste to it for me. It was easy to eat and the insides were packed with flavors. I also tried the dumplings and they were hot and fresh. These had just the right amount of soup inside of it. However, the meat did seem like it was too chunky. Service was a little slow for the dumplings but quick with the rolls. read more

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Came for the egg pancake, but was blown away by the tao roll! Wow! If I had to choose between like a Japanese style rice ball or a Tao roll I'm definition choosing a Tao roll for my choice of rice that's stuffed with stuff inside. There was a lot of different stuffed inside our rice roll and we got the A0 one which was a great recommendation from the cashier. Food came out really quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They mostly use chair stools, but they also have regular chairs if you prefer in the corner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall I would 100% come back to try their other dishes ! read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Order at the counter, has some seating available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was clean and opens early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good. Tried the double egg pancake and two rice roll, both were solid. First time trying salty soy milk, had fried dough, seaweed and meat. The soy milk was perfectly sweet for my taste. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Doub Double Eggs Pancake, Tao Rice Rolls, Sweet Soy Milk and Salty Soy Milk - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Under $15 for a full meal? In this economy?? We got the tao rice roll and the egg pancake and it was enough food for 2 people. It's a casual dine in place and we got our food pretty fast. I like the texture of the original rice roll with the crispy outside. Filling was savory and delicious. I preferred the rice roll to the pancake but that's just preference. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking fills up when it's peak weekend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the most delicious thing I've tasted in a loooong while. And the best part? Free hot water. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I dined in and I don't think they had any heating system in place so it was quite cold in there (end of January is when I'm writing this).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The rice rolls were straightforward and just generously stuffed with the perfect amount of filling for each roll. I got the sausage egg roll, sweet sesame roll, and tuna mayo roll. When you see "egg" on the menu, that means the roll is filled with a QUAIL egg (omg!) versus the "fried egg" which is what you'd expect with that name. The sausage egg roll had a sweet taiwanese sausage as the main filling. The tuna mayo was just OK, would not get it again, but it was still great. The rice is perfectly cooked and a nice chew, and the pork floss was slighted crunchy and added the BEST sweet, savory texture to the roll. I wish this place was opened for longer hours, but I'm so glad I got to try this place on my day off. read more

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I am so happy this spot opened up. Taiwanese breakfast rolls are my jam! The rice is nicely cooked and not dry, the fillings are fat. The doughnut is crispy. They have a lot of options to choose from! Everything is hot and made fresh to order. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I don't even know where to start on this one. There's nowhere else I'd rather go eat if I'm in Chinatown, I just wish they were open more often, but it just makes the experience even more special when it happens. read more

Located in the Dun Huang Plaza in Chinatown, Tao Roll and Pancake offers various Taiwanese breakfast/street food items. I tried the signature Tao Roll and the small noodle to go. The Tao Roll is a sticky rice roll filled with pork floss, fried stick, egg, sausage, mushroom meat lettuce and mayonnaise. While the size of rice roll looked not that big compared to a banh mi or a normal sandwich, it's actually pretty filling. The taste is simply the combination of all the fillings which is what you'd expect (personally would cut back or take out the mayonnaise completely). The small noodle was simple and tasted comforting. Overall, I think this is a good grab and go spot to try out if you are in the area, I wouldn't go all the way to Chinatown just for some rice rolls. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A small affordable breakfast/brunch place. It's interesting to me that the left side is food and the other side is a different business which is a karaoke place. I came here to try their famous tao roll and it didn't disappoint. The roll was thick and had a lot of filling. I like how there were a lot of different rolls to try and of course other options besides the rice roll. The workers were accommodating to my request and made it easy to order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels very much a like mom and pop kind of store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've always seen this place and finally had the chance to go in and I'm so happy I did. I love this place. It was so fast and pretty cheap. I had the Tao and the Taiwan roll and they were so good! There was a good amount of filling and it was so easy to eat. It was super easy to order, but I think they had limited English sometimes. read more

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I decided to stop here on my way to San Antonio from Galveston. Looked up reviews and so decided on here. It's a busy little restaurant but the service was fast and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not much room to sit, they can seat probably 12 people at the most.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So plan on a take out order if you're pressed for time. The food portion is smaller than American restaurant but very filling just enough to get full. read more

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Ordering is really simple-- there's someone that takes your order and then you have to wait for a bit since there are some people cooking the food immediately as it's ordered. We ordered a double egg pancake and a sausage egg roll. There is so much food for honestly a really great price. Food is really well seasoned and resembles street food in Taiwan. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Double Eggs Pancake, sausage egg roll - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

A must stop whenever I am in Chinatown. I am a huge fan of sticky rice so I was very excited to hear about this place. I've been here multiple times now and loved it every time. There's a variety of combinations you can choose from and they make it once the order has been placed. The roll may look small but it's actually pretty filling. The fried stick adds a nice texture inside the sticky roll. I also had their soup which was delicious and piping hot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a few small tables available but most people take it to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They don't have dinner hours so keep that in mind when visiting. Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

i've seen this place for a while and have always wanted to try it! we tried the original rice roll and original crepe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]i liked being able to watch them make it right in front of me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] there are a lot of ingredients that go in, but i think by the end of both, i felt like it became a bit one dimensional. i preferred the crepe more due to the more apparently varying textures and chili oil. the pickled vegetables and rice in the roll were both delicious. read more

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YUMMMM! So rare to find traditional Taiwanese breakfast anywhere and this place did NOT disappoint. Cheap and delicious, you can start your morning off right with a fresh steaming cup of hot soy milk paired with a crunchy buttery Chinese long doughnut Their rice rolls are also amazing. The ratio of sticky rice to filling is perfect - while the descriptions of what's inside might not sound appetizing o the menu, all of them are crafted with the perfect combination of flavors. My favorite is the Taiwan Roll but I've tried and loved the Tao Roll and Traditional roll. The Taiwan pancake is good fresh and unique but after trying it I would rather get another rice roll or the scallion pancakes (thin, flakey, CRISPY - maybe a lil oily BUT delicious) read more

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Came here to pick up a quick meal while studying in the area and was so pleasantly surprised. I got the Taiwan rice roll and it was SO GOOD. The sausage paired so well with the egg yolk and pork floss. I also tried a bite of my friend's eel roll which was so good as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was quick and the place was cute to sit in and grab a quick bite![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back! read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's been so hard to get to this place because their hours don't align with my schedule but I finally got to visit in the morning. They specialize in Taiwanese rice rolls and egg pancakes. The menu is simple but youcan customize with with as little or as many toppings as you'd like I ordered the double eggs pancake with spam. Keep in mind that there's a $10 minimum to pay with card. It took quite a while for my order to come out. I waited at least 15 minutes and it was not that busy. I ordered mine to go and I liked the bag that it came with. The pancake was wrapped in parchment paper but the plastic bag contained the chili oil and helped me not make a mess in the car. The pancake itself was nice and soft with thin crispy edges. I loved all of the toppings it came with and the chili oil added a little spice. I was definitely full afterwards. This place is worth trying if you're in search for a savory breakfast. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Double Egg Double Eggs Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

When I discovered this place, I just had to try all the rolls I was interested in to see which I liked best. I could only eat 2 at a time, and I don't think they'd stay fresh for more than a few hours, so I came back around 5 times within 2 weeks. They make the rolls in just a few minutes and are very convenient if you need to get something to eat very quickly. I think I was in and out in under 5 minutes every time. They have a little inconsistency with the rice and sizes, but it's rare, just something to note. The rolls were smaller on my 4th visit and the rice was less seasoned. I guess it depends on who makes it because it was a different woman this day than all the other days. I didn't enjoy these even close to as much, unfortunately, and wouldn't have gone back if this was my only experience. There was also a time where one of my rolls had rice that was a little dry compared to the other one. But usually, the rice is moist and well-seasoned. In general, I also prefer the purple rice, but both are good. Also, the fried sticks in the rolls are one of my favorite parts! They have a nice crunch and add great texture to the rolls! Everyone has different tastes and preferences, so you may have to try a bunch of rolls to figure out which ones you like, like I did. There were some I loved, some I thought were fine, and some I really didn't like, but the ones that I loved were worth trying the ones I didn't like, you just have to find the ones for you (my favorites are the eel roll and seafood roll). EEL ROLL: Good! Great flavor! Didn't notice the mayo or cheese at all. Idk if I even saw any. If it was there it was very light. Good eel! They didn't skimp but it also wasn't overloaded with it. Decent amount. One of my favorites! TAIWAN ROLL: There was a lot of radish and they had a nice crunch. Small sausage, which was disappointing, and it pulls out when you bite it so it isn't a great filling imo. There wasn't a lot of salted egg. It felt like I only got a bite or two of it. TAO ROLL: I liked it with the purple rice! I didn't care for the lettuce. Good, but nothing about it feels like it stands out to me. Needs something else. Idk what. SEAFOOD ROLL: Shrimp and octopus are the listed seafood ingredients, but there was also imitation crab and lettuce, which were not listed. The octopus was chewy, but I liked it! Made it feel more meaty than the other rolls. It felt like a lot of filling, more than the other rolls. One of my favorites! BLACK PICKLED ROLL: "Mei-Cai-Pickled Meat" is listed as an ingredient, but I don't think there's any meat other than the pork floss. Mei-cai is pickled mustard greens, so that was the main ingredient. It was very mild though and there wasn't much of it. KIMCHI LOIN ROLL: Good kimchi! Not spicy. The pork was decent. I prefer other rolls over this one, but the kimchi option gave nice variety from their other options. TUNA ROLL: There was corn in this even though it's not listed as an ingredient. I didn't like that it was in there. It oddly reminded me of Che Bap (viet dessert). It's not bad, but kind of a weird combo, especially for a breakfast/lunch food. I'd probably like it a lot more without the corn. (HALA) BEEF ROLL: The beef was dry and didn't seem to be seasoned? It just tasted like beef, if you know what I mean. There was a little sauce, it tasted like bbq? I only tasted it in a couple of bites so there was barely any. There also wasn't a lot of beef. I'd skip this one. SWEET ROLL: Unfortunately, this was WAY too sweet! I think there were literal clumps of sesame sugar that I had to spit out because it was too much. This was really disappointing. If you look in the pic, it's the black-looking sugar in the middle. Not spread out at all, just concentrated in the center. This was, by far, my least favorite roll. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small but cozy place with limited seating where you get to try out various kinds of Taiwanese street food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please note that they only accept credit cards with a minimum of $10. Here's what we tried: - Double egg pancake: 5/5 Tastes great - Sesame pancake: 4/5 Lovely crust but a bit on the dry side - Tao roll: 5/5 Decent-sized rice roll with meat floss - Meat wonton soup: 3/5 The wontons are tiny and not quite what I'm used to - Soy milk: 4/5 They come in sweet/salty version. Take your pick Overall, it's worth exploring for the experience. read more

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An amazing hidden gem! I went here for breakfast with my family. It was a busy Saturday morning, we got there around 10:30am. Ordering was quick and efficient but the food does take some time to come out. Everything was fresh and super hot though so I can't complain! I got the double egg pancake with pork floss, soup dumplings, and rib soup. Everything was delicious and my total was ~$20. Absolutely would come back and try other items! read more

I absolutely love their rice rolls and tastes just like the ones I get in Taiwan. I tried their green onion pancake and noodle soup this time as well. I thought the green onion pancake was fried well and the noodle soup was pretty good. My go to spot for a quick lunch. The food comes out quick and they have small tables available to sit at. I would usually order the food to go though. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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quick service and fresh/ piping hot food The soy milk is a must! The egg pancakes are fresh . I like the congee breakfast meal [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is very small but the food is stellar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I like the food here. Comfort street Taiwan food. Good taste and tastes yummy. Definitely will be back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wandered into here from Le Drip due to the window view we had of them rolling these thin pancakes full sticky rice with other yummy looking fillings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the Tao Roll and the Fried Sticks with the warm soybean milk. While the tao roll was pretty good, the real star of the show is definitely the slightly crispy, yet fluffy fried sticks and the delicious soybean milk! read more

I didn't take great pictures but I got some rice rolls from Tao rice roll in bellaire on my way to play badminton. This is a Taiwanese breakfast chain that specializes in rice rolls, crepes, and other traditional breakfast items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were very hard to find. They don't have any signage outside and they share the same entrance as a karaoke place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have an open kitchen so you can watch the workers make all the rice rolls and crepes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I believe that they also require a minimum $10 purchase if you want to pay with card. I ended up getting the Taiwan roll and the eel roll. The Taiwan roll had pork floss, fried stick, salted egg, sausage, and dried radish wrapped in rice and some seaweed. It smelled so fragrant and was still warm even an hour later. This rice roll had an umami flavor bomb. Everything about this was so good. I also got the eel rice roll which had pork floss, fried stick, egg, eel, mayonnaise, and cheese. I liked this one a lot more. The eel was tender and was complimented very well by the other toppings. Both rolls don't look that big but they were packed and honestly I could get full off of just one. This is by far the most underrated establishment in that Chinatown plaza read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I am from Taiwan and I cannot say for sure if this place is authentic or not. I got the Taiwanese sausage salted egg rice roll, but it's not Taiwanese sausage inside! It's lap Chong (臘腸). The meat soup is sour for some reason... does not taste like 肉羹. When I called the store about the sausage, no apology, just run around about how if I want true Taiwanese sausage then I should order the 手工sausage. Then don't name it Taiwanese sausage if it's not! Totally misleading. I lived in 永和, the soy milk is not what I've had growing up. It's good in its own way, but completely different. read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - "Taiwanese sausage with salted egg yolk" rice roll - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this place!!! If you like authentic Chinese Breakfast this is the place for you. I have been a customer for years. The service is nice and fast - [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is clean, authentic, and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is all really affordable. 10/10 read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Tao Rice Rolls - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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we try taro roll , seafood roll and double egg pancake . love how they make food in front of you . read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Authentic, simple, and absolutely delicious! A must-try spot for anyone who loves Taiwanese cuisine. Everything tastes homemade and comforting. My personal favorites are the hot soy milk and the sausage and egg rice roll -- both are perfection! read more

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I was excited to stumble upon this new restaurant! It was very authentic walking in, from the smell to the language to the decor. I got the vegetarian tao rice roll and the royal milk tea. They took a while to come out so they were definitely made to order. I enjoyed both so much. The tea was light and flavorful and sweet. The rice roll was flavorful and crunchy. I like that they had so many non-meat options! read more

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We got the seafood roll and the Taiwan roll and they were really good. They're not huge so if you're hungry I would suggest ordering two or getting something else with the roll but I guess a good amount for us. read more

Selfishly, I want to gatekeep this spot because of how busy it's gotten during the few hours of the day that it's open. At the same time, I want more people to continue supporting Tao Roll and Pancakes because I want the business to thrive and stay open for a long time! I love it so much!!! Tao Roll and Pancake serves a variety of Taiwanese breakfast items like their tao rolls, stuffed pancake crepes, soy milk (served hot or cold), and even some soups. They make the items fresh to order and you can even watch them assemble your food right in front of you! When I first started going here a few years ago, it had a steady flow of customers and I never had to wait long. Since then, there's pretty much always a long line during its peak hours (especially on Saturdays). Expect to wait 30 min for your order. On a weekday, I haven't had to wait more than 5-10 min. The space is fairly small. There's about 4 small tables and chairs that fill up on the weekend but it doesn't take long for a table to clear. My favorite items here would be their eel roll and their tuna roll but honestly you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Their food comes out piping hot and is best eaten fresh! I have had their soy milk but personally it isn't sweet enough for me. Another thing that I love about this restaurant is how affordable it is. Prices have gone up a little since I first started going here. Despite the price increases, it is still super affordable and very filling! Pro tip: go on a weekday to avoid a long wait read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Tuna roll (my fave!) - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Craving Taiwanese breakfast we decided to pick up some food on the way back home. With the tips from other Yelpers we placed our order online for pickup, but just know you do pay for this convenience as some items are more expensive vs in store. Yet, I highly recommend this as you get to bypass the long wait inline but there might still be a slight wait to flag down someone to help you grab your food. We ordered both the Traditional and the Eel roll. Out of the the two I found the Traditional Roll with a variety of things but wished there was a bit more of it. However it was a fun surprise to see they mixed the rice with some purple rice. The Eel roll on the other hand held up much better and overall tastier with the delicious eel sauce. For both the rolls I was a bit disappointed they didn't use a full dough stick and instead had a few pieces sprinkled in, so the crunch factor I was used to was missing. Luckily we ordered a dough stick on the side which was fairly crispy but literally gushed oil with each bite. Salted Soy Milk was served hot and this honestly tasted like a soup to me, pretty flavorful and authentic tasting. I wished they put the dough sticks on the side as they were so soggy by the time we got to them. However, for the Small Bowl Noodles they separated the soup from the dried ingredients and would actually suggest to immediately dump the soup into the noodles (if you don't mind a soggier egg/crispy onions) as it takes time for the broth to really penetrate the noodles. The leftover we ate the following day was so much more flavorful than when we first got it. Overall, I'd probably say 3.5 stars but I round to 4 as there aren't too many options for Taiwanese breakfast and just happy to have it available! I think next time I order I have a better idea of what to get/ avoid as when you order online there aren't any descriptions to go with the picture. I actually was so fixated on the rolls that next time I plan to try the pancake as the lady making them made it look quite tasty! read more

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My hypothesis is that there's a new generation of young eaters that don't know what old school Taiwan food tastes like. So as a result they're none the wiser. I mean, the salty soy milk usually has some traditional ingredients which I didn't see and also is thicker (liked curdled). This has some weird black stuff in it that I couldn't identify and also was super watery. Didn't finish half of it. The rice rolls were ok. Odd that they're cheaper online than when ordering in person though. Also under $10 you gotta use cash. It's $6.77 for one so lots of coinage in change which I hate. The sesame pancake was good but at the price point charged I'd just as well make it myself at home. This was a one timer for me. Lots of good eats in this strip center though read more

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It was sooo good! They have weird hours so this is only the 2nd time I've been. I originally was going to get just the rice roll but to pay with CC you had to spend $10 so I added the pancake. Let me tell you get them both atleast! Pancake had lettuce, sauce, pickled veggies, hot dog and crispy wonton chips. So good! I also got the double egg rice roll and it had egg, pork floss, and sausage. Wrapped with a seaweed around outside. It was sweet, salty, and crunchy- surprisingly. My very picky eater liked it a lot after refusing to try it until the final bites. She gave 2 thumbs up! read more

Tao Roll And Pancake - Double egg Tao Rice Rolls - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderfully crispy and hot! Highly recommend ordering ahead over the phone because we did not do this and it took 40 minutes to get our food. Seems like a lot of people order ahead. The rice roll is fresh with crispy flakes inside and LOADS of rice. I tried the eel and it was insanely good. Highly recommend. The double egg pancake was kind of mid but still good. Might not get it again. Vibe was fine haha like eating at a Taco Bell vibe. Just kind of in and out nothing fancy but also nothing wrong with it read more

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Yummy soy bean milk and rice rolls. Traditional Chinese breakfast with quick service and delicious crunching sesame pancakes and onion pancakes read more

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