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    Tawan Asian Cafe

    4.0 (21 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Cashew Chicken
    Mo C.

    Fantastic lunch specials, even on Saturdays! Tawan Asian Cafe recently remodeled the space and opened this restaurant on 44th. It is a great addition to the neighborhood. This is a nicely appointed restaurant with plenty of parking and plenty of indoor seating. I love that they have lunch specials on Saturdays. The Beef with Garlic Sauce was wonderful. The crab wontons were nice and crispy. And, there was plenty of egg fried rice to sop up all the garlic sauce. Their party trays look pretty stellar and are well priced. May be letting them do the cooking for the next party at the house!

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    Charles F.

    I'm still so surprised that this place is not more popular. Every time I need an Asian fix I end up choosing Taiwan. We always greeted with a smile and end up leaving with a smile and so satisfied that it's not too greasy and no msg perfectly seasoned. We usually always get lettuce wraps to start and then stay if we can or get takeout. I love how quiet and peaceful it feels and the manifesting zen I get from the beautiful fish tank.

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    We came to Tawan tonight just to see the new restaurant as it formerly was Man Wah restaurant. The food was great! Super tasty, fresh and high quality. The wontons and egg rolls were piping hot and with the right amount of crunch to them. The broccoli and Beef was delicious and fresh. The sesame tofu came out like fluffy cubic, crunchy pillows that had a delicious sesame sauce. Service was nice with a very sweet and timely. Ambiance was fantastic as well! I regret to write about this because our seats were epic! There's a large fish tank with large South American Severum and an Arowana. Such beautiful and healthy looking fish. My family will definitely be back! Give good place a look!

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    6 months ago

    The food was delicious, and it was easy and quick. Great service too! I can't wait to come back!

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    9 months ago

    One of the blandest Chinese meals ever. People were nice and on time. I would rate the spice level extra medium at best.

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    10 months ago

    I wanted to take a picture beforehand but it was so delicious. Everything was amazing and definitely come here again. It's my new spot

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    1 year ago

    Everything love their jalapeno chicken fish best. Very clean fast and Vicki is the best cashier and waitress. Love this place

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    1 year ago

    Not a fan of the Pho. Chicken had a weird texture. It has changed since we first started going there.

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    We tried Tawan tonight with their in house delivery and they were here so quickly and the food was great. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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