usually there's a line and the only option is to go but we came around 3:40 pm and were able to…read moredine in (there are only about 5 seats) got the combo and they were super generous with the sauce. honestly if i wasn't flying i would've taken the remaining to go. the popcorn chicken was so elite. crispy on the outside & super juicy inside - v similar to what i've had in taiwan cucumber salad was l flavorful and garlicky!! really refreshing and crunchy with a nice balance to the other items.

Small Authentic Taiwanese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Long Island City. Took me a while to…read moreget here since parking is an absolute nightmare however I had Jury Duty today so why not two birds with one stone. This is a no brainer if you're in the area. Fantastic lineup of all the typical Taiwanese eats and everything is made fresh. I dined in but the endless pickups simply told me everyone is onto this. Their playlist is even Taiwanese. Staff is very energetic and very friendly. I only wish the prices were like Taiwan lol but reality of NY prices is a bit intimidating. No matter, this is a great spot.

I like their beef noodle soup, the veggie dumplings slay, but that fried chicken sandwich is my…read morefavorite local sandwich. Plus the service is always solid, which is reflected in the price (something something living wage?!!). Usual fast casual feel to the place.

Friendly staff & tasty food! The basil aioli was so flavorful and I always love when french fries…read moreare available with dumplings or sushi. I got the 1/2 pork 1/2 chicken alongside the fries (8 dumplings total). The dumplings were good, but I liked them even more the next day after the seasoning set in. They had a nice seared bottom, but not hard or chewy. About $22 for all.

Stumbled upon this food cart serving a simple menu of Taiwanese classics so you know ofc I got the…read moreluroufan and they have milk mochi also which is hard to find!! LUROU FAN - tender pork, flufyy fry rice, really good strong flavor in the tea egg. What more could you ask for ? Hearty and simple. Gets the job done. MILK MOCHI Never had this before, heard this was a bit of a trendy item gaining some traction. There's corn flake crumble on the top adding subtle crunch and sweetness. It's stretchy and sweet. Really a big fan!! Come here for milk mochi before it blows up!!!

This is for the service of the food truck. I came around 1pm on a work day and there was no line…read more The man in the truck was busy preparing food and I said hello just so he knew I was there to order. He turned around to look at me and did not say a word. So I patiently waited in front of the truck. A couple came by after me and waited. The man finally came to the window with packages of food so I thought he was ready to take my order at the same time. But he waved at the couple behind me and told me before I could even speak, and in a rude tone "you have to wait , there are too many orders" and proceeded to give the food to the couple . I was annoyed because I had no idea the couple behind me had preordered food and I did not intend to cut any "line". Anyways, he then looked at me so I told me I would like the scallion chicken over rice. He just said no more and that ended the convo. I left and gave my business elsewhere. The menu was very limited and the food ran out during prime lunch hour. Needless to say, I won't return.

Wenwen is a Taiwanese fusion place known for their BDSM chicken, where they only serve a very…read morelimited amounts of the dish each day. They open at 5 pm for dinner and I came to wait at 4:50 pm. I was able to walk-in right away and get seated. SM in the chicken dish stands for soy milk and it was definitely something I was able to taste. The portion size was pretty decent but I did had two issues with the dish. The dish was more of a Sichuan/Mala type of seasoning rather than something you expect to see from Taiwanese fried chicken. I did wish they use that kind of seasoning instead. With such a big portion of chicken, I also wish they had more of a variety of dark and white meat, as I had mostly white. I also ordered their minced pork over rice and their beef noodle soups - two classic Taiwanese dishes. I actually ended up enjoying Wenwen's take on the two dishes more than the chicken! They were also known for their fried Tangyuan desserts and that was something I enjoyed as well!

Underwhelming, considering such hype on social media…read more Make reservations--the space is tiny, and fills up quickly for peak dinner times. Not good for parties larger than 4. The tables are crammed together very closely, so this is not a place for intimate conversations. Noise level is looooud, especially on the main floor. If you want a bit more quiet, ask to be seated in the basement area, which feels isolated, but at least your ears will thank you. Food was okay. Nothing stood out to us and we tried over ten menu items. Most dishes are spicy, so clarify how much spice you can handle, because I burned my mouth on practically every dish we got. Taiwanese Pork Jowl was the best dish out of everything we ordered--this I would get again. Recommend. Handmade Chili Oil Wontons were just okay. Sacha Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken was too spicy and the breading was hard as a rock. Too much breading, too little chicken. Pickled Cucumber Salad was a let down. Skip. Peashoots w/ Tofu Skin was dissapointing and watered down. No taste. FenZheng Pork--Spare Ribs, Kabocha Squash, Tianmianjiang was the worst dish we've ever had at a restaurant. Tasted like bland baby food. So horrible. Steamed squash and congealed, bland broilled ribs with pieces of cartillege--inedible. How can a dish be so repulsive? Drinks were a disappointing--The Shyboy tasted like rocket fuel--wooow, what a rough drink. Soyprise Punch tasted too sour and too sweet and too weak simultaneously. Skip those two drinks.

Noodlecraft is surprisingly bigger than I thought inside. They have a decent amount of dim sum…read moredishes. I got their shrimp dumplings and pork shu La and enjoyed them! I also had their braise beef noodle soup and their Malaysian laksa. In the beef noodle soup, I liked the broth and their noodles, but the Malaysian laksa really stood out to me! I found the dish to be extremely flavorful and really enjoyed the broth!

Noodle craft is a nice spot for lunch. Noodles were good, needed to give it a good mix to get all…read morethe flavors. Lacked a little salt for everything in general. Popcorn chicken and spicy dumplings were regular, nothing to make it outstanding, but still delicious. The place is like a lunchroom. Not sure if we were just supposed to go take our own seats. There was no one to greet us as the ordering station is all the way in the back and all the staff were just hanging out around there. Service was odd, the server did not come check on us and when we needed something we just went to the ordering station. Please note, when we went it was pretty much empty, so it was not busy at all. As mentioned not sure how it supposed to work here, but we did get our food fairly quick. The place is cute, lots of plants, looks like a very big space, believe it used to be a garage. Overall food was filling, able to share if needed, give it a try. Its definitely a nice addition to LIC.

We were lucky to get in and out for the theatre . Service…read morewas very efficient. The portions were small so for the price We were still hungry after sharing many different plates to try different dishes.

Got on the waitlist at 5:30 but didn't hear back after a while (you usually get a text when your…read moretable is almost ready). Went inside on a busy Saturday night and spoke to an associate (found out their system had crashed) and they seated us within 5 minutes! Food was AMAZING. Dumpling wrappers were so thin (I prefer this) and everything was well seasoned. The chocolate mochi soup dumplings are 1000% worth the hype (get a side of the sea salt cream!). The servers were also just as great considering we got seated at 7:05 and had an 8 PM show to catch. Got us out of there at 7:45 on the dot! Definitely will be coming back again!!

Came here because it looked nice from the outside and the place we originally came for down the…read morestreet had a two hour wait. We've been to their East Village outpost and weren't too impressed but really glad we gave it a second try. Very tasty food and nicely presented. Perfect spot for brunch or lunch/dinner. They serve Variety Coffee too. Servers are friendly and we were seated immediately because we chose bar seating. Would definitely recommend.

Very hipster, very cool. Definitely "cool kids come here" energy but not in an annoying way…read more Service is always on point. Everyone's been polite and chill even when we're asking for new plates after like every other dish so flavors don't mix. Don't do one entrée per person. Get a mix of small and large plates and share. Way better experience. Food is solid across the board, but the Fly's Head didn't hit for me. It was mostly chives and not much pork. The Lobster Rice Noodles though...so good. Super soft, rich, almost like gnocchi. Menu changes a lot so this might not even be there when you go, but either way you'll be good.

Can't believe I didn't know this place existed prior to my visit. I was casually browsing Google…read moremaps for a place for lunch and was originally leaning towards a traditional American brunch place but when I googled noodles, this place popped up. We went right at opening and it want too busy. They had a few calls for pickup/delivery but my friend and I were the only people dining in. They have their menu posted on the exterior wall so it was easy for us to browse and decide on what we wanted before we walked in. We were seated right away and able to order right away. Our food came out fast and the portions were huge. It was packed with flavor. The waiters were also attentive in refilling our waters. I'm excited to come back in the future to try their other items.

Great eats at Four Four!…read more Staple appetizers of fried chicken and fried pork chop are great here! The breading is light but is seasoned well; sweet with a light kick of spice. The noodles in both of these soup dishes were phenomenal. Right amount of bounce, texture, and chew. The braised beef comes with a hearty broth that warms the belly. The spicy beef noodle soup wasn't the hottest (spice-wise), but it still gets the job. Very soothing to the throat! The beef was tender and juicy. A lot of sesame seeds in the soup, but I didn't mind it too well. Four Four's ambiance is cute and clean. The service here was amazing, prompt, and helpful!

Came here on a lazy weekend afternoon. Manhattan in general needs to step up the Taiwanese food…read moregame. It was a fast casual spot so not much service. The selection was limited but decent flavors with some traditional favorites like beef noodle soup or Tainan dry noodles. Both were flavorful but a bit pricey for the portion. The apps were better. Popcorn chicken and salted squid were both hits.

Solid. I was debating about coming here a lot only because the prices seemed high to me, but full…read moredisclaimer - I don't eat out that often and not especially in midtown. I opted for their beef noodle soup which I read was a big hit. It was provided in a strange container - you have to remove the top "bento" section to reveal the beef soup below, and carefully put the noods and veg in. Overall, great soup and the noods had a nice bite. Always a fan of pickled mustard greens. The beef had a bit of a chew and there weren't too many pieces of it, but the deep rich beefy flavor of the broth kind of makes up for it. Napkins, hot chili oil, black vinegar, and extra utensils on the bar if you need extra. Feel free to join their club for 10% off your first order and other rewards.

Really tasty. I tried the scallion noodles, vegetable dumplings, century egg with tofu, and…read moreTaiwanese mochi. The noodles were my favorite dish - hearty and flavorful, with a pleasant texture and plenty of aromatic flavor. The dumplings were pan fried, with a well seasoned filling and slightly crispy texture. The century egg and tofu was nice, with strong flavors from the egg balancing against the mild tofu. And the mochi was a nice and simple sweet end to the meal. My partner also enjoyed the la rou fan. The bill came to $72 after tax and tip, which is pretty reasonable for the huge quantity of food (we definitely ordered too much). For sure worth a try.

I've eaten here multiple times specifically for the beef noodle soup, and unfortunately the meat…read morequality has been extremely inconsistent. On more than one visit, the beef contained large amounts of sinew and cartilage that were not properly rendered. This isn't just a texture preference -- it's connective tissue that would normally break down if the meat were braised long enough. I've attached a photo showing what was served. The first time this happened, I mentioned it to the staff, and they agreed the meat quality was poor and told me management had instructed them to serve it anyway. The next couple of visits were much better, so I assumed the issue had been addressed. However, on my most recent visit, the same problem returned. When I raised it again, the woman at the front told me that this was "edible for all of us in the back" and suggested it was a personal issue rather than a preparation or quality problem. I'm not expecting premium cuts, but when a dish relies on long-braised beef, excessive cartilage and sinew shouldn't be the norm -- especially when staff themselves have acknowledged the issue in the past. Consistency and how feedback is handled really matter, and unfortunately this experience left me hesitant to order the dish again.