Aghoo's Kitchen offers excellent Taiwanese cuisine, which is itself a fascinating blend of regional Chinese cuisines. Grab a basket of the fried sesame scallion bread and get something saucy to dunk it in. Green Onion Sesame Pie: This prized basket of northern-style flatbread is probably what most people here are waiting for. The fried bread is cut into wedges with a crispy crackling exterior topped with fragrant sesame seeds. Inside, the bread layers are soft, pillowy, and bursting with green onions. Of course, it was the first thing that arrived, so we each voraciously ate a wedge on its own. Fish Filet with Bean Sauce: If you have enough self control, wait until they bring out the fish. The sauce is thick and savory. There's so much flavor from the minced garlic, fermented black beans, and scallions. The silky sauce seem to find a way into all the nooks and crannies of the stellar bread. Fried Red Yeast Pork Belly: The cooking technique of this dish is pretty cool. This is like a crispy char siu. The rich pork belly is marinated in red yeast rice wine for its aromatic flavor. It is coated in tapioca flour and then fried. The edges are crispy and kind of chewy while the meat is juicy and tender. Tofu Skin, Soy Beans, and Mustard Greens: The super thin tofu sheets and soy beans are a Shanghainese classic. With finely chopped mustard greens, the dish is a delightful study of textures: crunchy greens, chewy soy beans, and snappy from the tofu skin. The flavor is neutral and nourishing. Parking: It looks like there are only street parking spots, which there are plenty of. But, they have a lot in the back accessible through the alley by Alessandro Avenue. read more

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Had to check this place out as I grew up eating Chinese Islamic food and heard their sesame bread was good. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I would eat the sesame bread every day. It was crispy on the outside and so soft and fluffy on the inside. Delicious especially when you dip it in the fish bean sauce. The fish in bean sauce was perfectly cooked and the sauce was savory and a perfect companion to the sesame bread. The mustard green, tofu skin and soy beans was good. I've had better as it was a little too salty. But this dish paired perfectly with everything else we ate. The highlight and unexpected stand out was the pork belly. I honestly didn't know what to expect when we ordered this dish. I thought it would be more like a braised dish. But man was I surprised. This is essentially char Siu that they batter like the Taiwanese pork chops. So you know this is a winning dish. This place isn't too big and they had a line out the door with people waiting for dinner. Definitely come here early. Staff was friendly and as quick as they could be. Definitely will come back. read more

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It has been a long time since I've had Aghoo's Kitchen. This is an updated review for my most recent takeout experience. I used to order a variety of dishes from here, but this time, I just wanted my two favorite items: Fish Fillet with Bean Sauce ($17.95) and the Signature Green Onion Sesame Pie ($17.95). Both of these needs to be ordered together because dipping the Green Onion Sesame Pie into the Bean Sauce is the perfect flavor combo! Both of these dishes tastes just as good as I remembered. I always use an air fryer to reheat the Green Onion Sesame Pie at home for that crispy texture. The ambiance of this restaurant is a bit sad. Over the years, they have not made any improvements to the decor or any other updates for that matter. It's a very bare bones looking restaurant and honestly, it feels like I'm in someone's garage. However, the lady who is always working here is nice and friendly. read more

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It's a cozy mom and pop shop with the sweetest lady taking orders and serving food. Because it's just her, service does take awhile, but it looks like she has really loyal customers like they know her and she knows them. Lots of togo orders too and the phone was ringing the whole time like it seemed like a super popular place! However ... the food wasn't really to my taste (except for the beef wrap). I will say it looks like every table ordered a soup of some sort so maybe I didn't get the right things? But I ordered things that said "signature" or things that other people seem to have liked so eh maybe it's just not for me. Beef Wrap ($17)-- MY FAVORITEEE!! Super savory, well seasoned, lots of meat, not too sweet. It's actually a really big portion too. Kind of oily though Scallion Pie ($18)-- Do note that it's a pie!! And not the typical scallion pancake!!! It's supposed to be crispy outside and fluffy inside but unfortunately we got limp and soft. Flavor wise there was soooooooooo little salt/flavor whereas the ones I've had before still had a slight saltiness. This one is plain on purpose probably to eat with food? Not my style. Very popular item though! All the tables were ordering this maybe give it a try if you're curious. Seaweed fish ($18)-- VERYYYYYY OILY GREASY like the fish soaked up every drop of oil. Not the "clean fry" I was expecting (and other places do it better). It was too oily and we couldn't finish this. House Special Bean Curd ($18)-- There's pork in here but you wouldn't know unless you can read the Chinese. Just warning the vegetarians, this is not for you!!! However, there is a very tiny amount where the ratio is like 85% tofu 15% pork if I'm being generous. Flavor was ok, but overall very greasy and stingy with pork. We ate this with the scallion pie to give the bread some flavor. Overall I wasn't impressed with the food but I think it's just not my style. The beef wrap is the only reason why it's 3 stars and not 2. The lady was so nice though and kept refilling our tea pot (because we were trying to chase down that grease with hot tea!) and there's a parking lot in the back and easy street parking. read more

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Finally got a chance to dine in here a few days ago when I came here for lunch on a weekday with some coworkers. It was full inside surprisely but luckily, a table was leaving so we got our table without a wait. We ordered the Beef Rolls, Signature Green Onion Pie, Stir Fried Onions and Beef, and some vegetables. It is a small restaurant that is family style so only one server and the food wasn't served that quickly especially since it was full inside. The food was ready around 20 minutes after ordering. The portions are all decent and looked delicious. The beef rolls were very good, crispy skin and not stingy with the beef inside. The signature green onion sesame pie was also very good, texture is the perfect balance of hard and soft. The only thing was that the vegetables and the stir fried beef was oily. Both tasted good but very oily. Overall, still a great place to go with friends or family. I recommend the beef rolls. They tasted very authentic. read more

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Went to Ahgoo's Kitchen and skipped their signature Green Onion Sesame Pie and Beef Roll this time, opting instead for the low-carb Seaweed Fish Fillet and Bamboo with Ground Pork--and it did not disappoint. The bamboo shoots had a deep, smoky wok-hei flavor that paired beautifully with the richness of the ground pork, making each bite savory and satisfying without feeling heavy. The fried fish fillet arrived piping hot, perfectly flaky, light, and well-seasoned, with the seaweed adding an extra layer of umami. Proof that even the "non-signature" dishes here shine just as brightly. Easy 5-star experience. read more

Ahgoo's Kitchen - Bamboo with Ground Pork - Chinese Near Me - Temple City, California

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The decor felt like walking into a retro Chinese restaurant, felt like I was transported back in time. Service was super quick, called an order and it was ready when I got there. The beef roll is the best I've had! read more

Ahgoo's Kitchen - Beef roll - Chinese Near Me - Temple City, California

Angoo's kitchen is my mom's favorite restaurant, we are here pretty much every other week. The owners are very friendly and provide very good service no matter how busy they are. Our favorite dishes are shredded pork with dried bean curd, beef rolls, corn chowder, braised pork belly, and many more. Honestly, we have tried so many of their dishes and are never disappointed. Their foods are always fresh and delicious, highly recommending this restaurant! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in LA. A hidden gem that I really don't want to share but am because y'all all need to come here!!! The dry bean curd dish is honestly one of my favorites. They cut the bean curd so precisely and so thinly, even the baby loves it! They make this potato stir fry in vinegar and it is such a light but filling dish. Of course you cannot go wrong if you order the seaweed fish fillet, it's crispy and fluffy at the same time!!! If you're in the mood for soup, their hot and sour soup is phenomenal. Everything on this menu is phenomenal and it truly feels like a neighborhood secret. read more

Ahgoo is a small restaurant with very minimal employees (I'm guessing one chef who does all the cooking, one prep guy, one dishwasher, and one lady who works the front) so expect a long wait for your food. The woman who took my order didn't speak any English or Cantonese, so Google Translate came to the rescue when I needed to order some vegan-friendly dishes to-go for my husband. I, on the other hand, ordered their beef roll and sauteed water spinach to dine in. The beef roll was wrapped in a crispy, heavily-sesamed dough, but it lacked the hoisin sauce that I'm typically accustomed to so I had to make my own sauce concoction of vinegar, soy sauce, and chili crisp. The jury is still out on whether I like that much sesame on my beef roll. The water spinach was delicious as it was garlicky and well-seasoned. We shall find out later if the vegan-friendly mapo tofu and sauteed green beans is a hit or not. Because it took almost an hour (and I was one of two customers dining within) for my food and to-go order, I don't think I'll be coming back again. Patience is not one of my virtues. read more

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Mom and pop shop featuring niche Chinese and Taiwanese dishes. During busy hours, the wait will be slow (30 mins). My picky Taiwanese family actually complimented all the dishes! You can taste the wok hei. * Pork intestine fire pot (5/5) - FIYAH I personally love this so much. No stinky flavor at all from the pork intestine and blood * Beef satay w water spinach (4/5) - greasy but delicious * Bamboo stir fry (4/5) * Scallion layered pan fry bread (4/5) - personally not my fav but it's crispy on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside. Delicious w chili oil read more

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ABSOLUTELY delicious. One of my favorite spots and always shocked the restaurant is empty. MUST GET: Shepherds purse fish soup Beef rolls- best one ever!! Seaweed fish House special bean curd Could go without but still good: Fried red yeast pork belly Taiwanese fried rice noodle (loved this one tho for nostalgia) Aunties are so nice too, absolute gem of a place. read more

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When people talk about scallion pancake, this place has to be mentioned. They are well known for this special dish and other authentic Chinese food. Highly recommended. Medium size restaurant, clean and descent dining area. Very efficient service, friendly staffs. Be aware of being asked if you want to order the scallion pancake as soon as you walk in the door. If you are in the area, definitely give them a try. read more

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We're the type of family that never leaves OC and so seeing restaurants like this on Sandra L's and other yelpers feed just made me immediately bookmark but also green with envy. It probably took us 3 or more years to take a day off for ourselves and travel up to SGV to try restaurants that has been in our que. The thick fluffy layers of green onion pie ($18) definitely caught our attention and was placed on our SGV food tour to-go list. We tried calling right when they opened, several times, but no one ever picked up. So we had to wait awhile after ordering to get our food, roughly 15 mins. The establishment looked like it's been around for awhile with a mom and pop feel. I can't say much to the service, friendly enough, since we ordered to-go. After 15 minutes, we greedily grabbed our bag of food, ran back to the car and had a taste. Damn that thick onion bread hit just all the right spots we knew there'd be a repeat trip just for the bread. Luckily, the SGV gods were on our side and about 2 months later we were able to come up here again and purchased 2 orders of the green onion pancake. I love reheating it in the microwave for instantaneous green onion/carb gratification. We've also tried the fish in bean sauce ($18) and basil eggplant ($16). Both were good but not on the same level as the green onion pancake. Overall, best green onion I've ever had and beat out my other favorite place for green onion pancake. read more

Ahgoo's Kitchen - Sig green onion pancake Close up $18. Look at the fluff on this sucker and green onion galore!! So good! - Chinese Near Me - Temple City, California

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This place is well known for their green onion sesame pie. They make it from scratch and freshly prepared to order. I love their shredded pork with beancurd. The beancurd is cut so thin. Excellent knife work. Note that service can be slow because it is just one server in the front and dishes do take awhile to come out. Parking is a bit difficult it's either street parking and there is a parking lot in the back. read more

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The best beef rolls. I've had a lot of good beef rolls, and a lot of mediocre ones, but the ones here are the winner. The scallion bread are huge, comes in a basket. soft inside and toasty on the outside with lots of sesame seeds. I always miss going to this place because of how limited their hours are. read more

Ahgoo" in Taiwanese Chinese means "maternal uncle," referring to your mother's brother.  Origin: This term is commonly used in Taiwanese Hokkien, a Southern Chinese dialect widely spoken in Taiwan Ahgoo's. Kitchen in Temple City is on Las Tunas and unlike Glendora's fast food lined streets has a nice selection of small unique eateries. My sister's favorite is the "Beef Wrap" elaborately made with thinly sliced beef, rolled in a beautifully browned crust with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top with a slight taste of sweetness mixed with spices. Somehow the name Beef wrap just doesn't do it justice, it just seems like it should be named something like "Taiwanese sesame crusted beef wrap with cilantro & special sauce", or something like "Emperor's beef wrap" "Taiwanese Beef Rolls have deep-rooted historical ties, but their story extends beyond Taiwan's borders. While the exact origin remains somewhat unclear, one prevailing theory traces their roots to Shanghai, a bustling city in northeastern China" We had the Westlake beef soup, just a slight variation from the chinese version of the ingredients plus it had finely chopped ingredients , stir fried water spinach, so far this was my favorite and mixed with the , Taiwanese Fried Noodles so good. The Pickled Cabbage w bean sheet with edamame. First time to try this, it was very good. The Taiwanese noodles were very similar to Pancit Bihon one of my favorite Filipino dishes. Plus, I just mixed them with the fried water spinach for lunch, so delicious. We always order a variety from new restaurants to get a feel for what our favorites might be and it then they even taste better warmed up the next day. I included pictures: the bowl of soup it could serve a family. A note: We all love cilantro and almost all dishes come with a nice portion of cilantro. read more

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Stopped by because of word-of-mouth about their beef rolls. We came by around 12:30 and all the tables were occupied so it was just a 20/30 min wait before we were sat at the table (2 of us). We ordered the beef rolls, the sesame pie, and the bamboo shoots. We loved the beef rolls and the bamboo shoots! Bursting with flavor and would definitely get those again. Got the sesame pie because it seems to be their signature / most popular dish. It was underwhelming for how much the reviews were praising them. Sort of bland. I'd return but go the route of takeout. The service was just ok. They had mainly 1 person doing the seating and order taking, and for some reason kept she on skipping over our table. She went to all the other tables that were a at after us and only stopped by when I asked out loud for our order to be taken. read more

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The beef rolls here are AHHHMAZINGG. Like, so good that my aunt who stopped eating meat will still scrap off all the beef just to eat the roll part. It's crispy, and perfectly seasoned with the sauce. If it's your first time, def get the beef roll and the seaweed fish filet. They're both cooked so so well. Crispy but doesn't feel overly oily or heavy. The beef roll is stuffed with so so much meat. So good! I used to frequent 101 noodle express for their beef rolls but the beef rolls here at ahgoo's are in a league of their own! The cold combination plate was also really good but it def has a kick of spicy so it may not be for those who can't handle heat. The chef is from Taiwan but I think learned to cook Hong Kong style cuisine and is super nice! My uncle comes a lot and he drives down from Victorville just to eat here! If you're in the area or on the hunt for amazing beef rolls, definitely give this place a try! read more

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This taiwanese restaurant is one of the best in SGV. The green onion sesame pie is probably their most popular dish but unfortunately it was sold out because we went near closing time. We got the fish fillet with bean sauce, sesame thin pizza, fried red yeast pork belly, and house special bean curd. The standout was definitely the red yeast pork belly. It was sweet and savory with a crispy outer layer. I personally prefer leaner cuts over fatty ones, so I really appreciated how this version delivered tender, juicy meat without relying on excess fat. The service was relatively quick and the staff is friendly. Honestly you couldn't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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Never a bad dish here. Been around 5 times. The thick sesame pancakes are phenomenal, thin ones are not bad also. Love their soups. Wait times are long, both for a table and food. But it's worth it for one of the few good authentic Taiwanese restaurants here. read more

Food was solid overall, but the food took a long time to start arriving (35min). I'd recommend the big fluffy scallion pancake and their westlake beef soup! Their Sichuanese dishes paled in comparison. read more

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This was my first time trying this place. It has a decent sized dining area and we got seated right away. I haven't tried too many Taiwanese/Mandarin style restaurants, but this was a surprise. Their seaweed fish dish was amazing. And their beef wrap was outstanding. The meat was tender, the bread was soft but flaky. I tried a variety of dishes. From veggies to noodles, from green onion cake to the beef wrap and everything was delicious and flavorful. It's good to go with a group as this would be a family style restaurant. This place doesn't have a parking lot, so it's basically street parking only. I would come back to this place and try their other dishes. read more

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Ahgoo's kitchen is a stable place for our family. We always bring friends to Din Tai Fung or Ahgoo when they ask for Taiwanese foods. Their onion pancakes are must have. I would call in advance so our pancakes are ready when we arrive. 客家小炒、豆酥鱈魚 every dish is flavorful and tasty. The lady who hosted us is kind and welcoming. Love dining at Ahgoo! read more

I didn't see satay beef and ong choi on the menu but I saw someone posted it on Yelp so I had to try it. It was good but everything else was ehhhhhh. Also, that entree didn't come with rice, rice is an additional $2. Their signature green onion pie is definitely not bomb or to die for. Idk why it would be their signature and not even taste good. I had half a slice and drowned it in vinegar. It's like they give a lot knowing it tastes bad to make up for the price you paid for it. It came out in a to-go box already instead of a plate. The ambiance and interior of this place reminds me of eating in China. I can hear everyone talking and there's no music. The service was quick and waiters were attentive. I'm not sure if they have a parking area in the back but the front entrance is on a busy street so if you see street parking, take it! read more

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Wonderful hole in the wall place for very authentic Chinese cuisine, it's definitely a mix of different regions. You will find dishes like mapo tofu and hot and sour soup which is made very fresh with spices and herbs. They have an onion pancake but it's made in a very thick style, most like onion bread. It's very delicious and picturesque. If you are daring they have other dishes like, such as intestine with tofu and blood cake, intestine with pig ears and tofu. Typical easy to eat dish would be the shredded tofu and the onion pancakes and the rice noodle dish. You'll probably leave here with leftovers :p They have street parking and a clean bathroom. read more

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My parents have been coming here forever for their sesame green onion cakes. We typically pre-order and come pickup. They make it super fluffy with lots of green onions. The outside is crunchy crispy and the inside - warm fluffy and savory. Honestly I haven't found any other place that is better! read more

Food was amazing. Hot and sour soup was on the plain side but still really good. Beef wraps were great. String beans a bit salty but flavorful. 3 flavor pot was good. Got the combination meat, but the chicken was the best. The sesame pancake and fried green onion bread were amazing. Small mom n pop shop. Service was great. Only two workers working the table. read more

Found this place while walking around the area and decided to give it a try. The first thing when you enter the waiters ask if you want the green onion sesame pies and we decided to give it a try. They give you hot tea and they didn't charge extra for it. Rice cost $1.50 extra per bowl. In terms of food I gave these a try. Signature Green Onion Sesame Pie - They ask all customers if they want this and it's totally worth getting. Btw it comes with 8 pieces, so it's no joke and easily sharable for 6-8 people. The pieces are big boys so you probably need just one per person. This is absolutely delicious though, soft flakey and the dough was super fresh. An easy (5/5). Mapo Tofu - I really enjoyed this. Saucy and tons of flavor. Really good with white rice. (4.5/5) Stewed Chicken with ginger and wine - This wasn't my favorite because there were tiny bones. The taste was overall really good but you have to be careful for the tiny bones. (3.5/5) Basil Eggplant - This was solid. Really soft packed with a plenty of sauce. For some reason this came so late we were almost already done with our food when it arrived. They probably forgot the order so we ended up taking it home. Nothing super special, it's a classic. (4/5) Fish filet with bean sauce - I love saucy white fish and this does not disappoint. The fish was soft and melty and sauce was full of flavor. Definitely get white rice with this. (5/5) For a small restaurant this place really makes great food. They do speak a little bit of English but if you know mandarin that would help a lot. Small menu makes it easier to choose items. I would be back but probably order less dishes, the dishes are pretty sizable. Was like $104 for 5 dishes before tax. Worth a try! read more

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A very good hole in the wall taiwanese restaurant. The menu is small but the dishes are executed well. The green onion sesame pie and sesame thin pizza are worth a visit to try. The green onion sesame pie takes a while to prepare so you can call in to order it ahead of time. read more

Ahgoo's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Temple City, California

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The food here is so good. It's a real good solid five out of five stars. Totally slept on and maybe one of the best Taiwanese bread restaurants we go to. However, the service here is absolutely the worst service I've ever had. If there could be a negative rating for service, this would be one of the first restaurants that we could receive my first negative star rating for service. So unfortunately, as much as I want to give this place a five star for how amazing the food is the service is so bad that I can only give it a three star. It's not just one time but every time I come it's the same poor service and they always blame something but when you come long enough, you know that this is just the way it is. read more

Beef roll here is amazing! It is so good that it probably ruined all others... Similar to how DTF chili oil wontons ruined all the others and I have yet to find one to compare. All the dishes here are tasty! Their beef stir fry, eggplant, thick scallion bread.. you cannot go wrong! Come in hungry and leave extra full! read more

Well lit, spacous and clean. People are friendly and work efficiently. We have been here few times. They are known for the green onions pancakes. It is delicious, soft with crispy on the outside. It is better to order this a head of time as it takes longer to make. Oh, if you want bowl of rice, you should ask. It is not automatically included. Define will come by again. read more

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This is a restaurant I've had on my list for a long time now. Their sesame bread did not disappoint. Their beef roll was one of the better ones I've had in SGV. The portion sizes are pretty large so it's easy to over order. It's best to come with a small group so you can try several dishes. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and ordered 4 dishes and ended up taking home a good amount of leftovers. Don't forget they are cash only. read more

I have been there many times. Delicious food, good service! Their sesame pancake ( thick version) is very well known in SG valley! It is truly to die for. Hot and sour shout is another must try.... Highly recommend! read more

i love this place. mostly street parking, but generally pretty easy to find. very small, very hole in wall. but everything is good. from their veggies, to soups, to beef wraps, you really cant go wrong. and of course- their green onion pie. so unique and cool! thick and fluffy, with all the layers of green onion and bread. crusted all around with sesame. so good. the ladies that work here are really nice too. totally reliable, tasty joint. watch out for random closed hours.. read more

We came in and the first thing they asked was if we wanted an order of their green onion sesame pie (they make it fresh and it takes about 20 min, so hats off to them for the efficiency!). You can tell they care about making things fresh for their customers - the vegetables were so fresh and delicious, and their seaweed fish was so crisp and delicious, I couldn't resist eating before the sesame pie came out. You know they're serious about food and don't care about any of the frills. I love ahgoo's so much. Thank you for having us! read more

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Great food, it really stands out the Taiwan food's essence, loved it. Can't miss sesame bread, it takes 30 minutes to prepare, but worth the wait, because it is individually prepared after ordered, so it's super fresh and delicious read more

When my family arrived they asked us to wait. Someone walked in afterwards and they sat them first. Looked like maybe they knew the staff. They came over and said "those people have a reservation." This place does not look like the type of place that takes reservations but does look like the type of place that would lie about someone having reservations. We tried ordering green onion pie. They said they ran out. Sure enough, the table they sat before us got an order. Staff lied again and said they preordered. Sad thing is my daughter listened to their conversation in mandarin and they had ordered it on the spot. Staff continued to lie and stood by what they said. Won't be coming back to be treated like this. read more

Finally found another Taiwanese place I would definitely go back! This place is easy to miss, so make sure to keep an eye out for their sign and their pig statue outside. We ordered their hot and sour soup, not sour at all but they have vinegar in their condiments set. As a Hot n Sour connoisseur, I love their version. We also ordered the house special beancurd and the three cup kitchen. All their dishes look well made, ingredients are finely sliced and the flavors are on point. Nothing we ordered were too salty. We also had to wait for about 15mins for lunch on a Wednesday. The ambiance is definitely homely, the inside of the restaurant is simple and clean. Their prices are pretty high, but as I mentioned, they don't do short cuts on their cooking. I can't wait to try their other dishes! read more