This is my favorite Taiwanese food spot! The chicken popcorn is crispy, while the braised pork rice is rich, savory, and tastes just like the food I grew up eating in Taiwan. read more

The restaurant is part of the gasoline station store and easy to spot. We are driving to north when we stop-by here for a quick food and it's the beat decision. Our food came fresh and so satisfying. We had taiwanese chicken popcorn and braised pork on top of rice. The restaurant offers variety of taiwanese food. The service was fast and the place has decent space for a quick stop style of sit down food. read more

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Is it good? Yes! Is it worth the hype? Probably not. Decent food, good service, but I don't think it's hype worthy. read more

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This Taiwanese spot is tucked inside a gas station, but it's a solid place for a quick bite. Taiwanese popcorn chicken- Leaned on the saltier side especially since it doesn't come with rice. It also didn't have the crispiness I usually expect from this dish. The Taiwan Burger--It's official name, not a "pork bao bun" as some Yelp reviews mistakenly it for. The bao is firmer than I prefer the but the pork was tender and juicy. Braised pork bowl- A good value for the portion and quality. read more

Amore Eats - Taiwan Burger, Popcorn Chicken, Braised Pork over Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Omg yes! We literally went on a roadtrip from northern Va to check this place out and I'm so glad we did. I grew up in the San Gabriel valley in LA, and Taiwanese food cannot be beat there.. so of course we had to go to the best Taiwanese restaurant in the dmv! It did not disappoint. The pork chop bento box was the right move. The pork chop was perfectly seasoned and crispy. The Taiwanese popcorn chicken was fabulous. The stewed pork over rice was my daughter's favorite and she even did her yummy food dance. You can't go wrong- it tastes so authentic! read more

Amore Eats - Popcorn chicken, garlic pork belly, pork chop bento box, stewed pork over rice. - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This place is on the pricier side but has the best Taiwanese style stewed pork over rice in the area (we've been to all of them). It's located in a gas station but there's some seating reserved for pickup orders. They also sell boba! Food is fresh made so it takes a bit to get, but I've yet to have a better stewed pork over rice (kong rou fan) anywhere, and I've been to all the Taiwanese restaurants in Rockville. read more

Amore Eats - stewed pork over rice combo box - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Taiwanese restaurant tucked inside a gas station with a couple tables and booths for seating. You can order at the kiosk or directly with staff, and the food comes out pretty quickly. The menu has a wide range of traditional Taiwanese dishes, all very reasonably priced. They also offer a nice variety of bento boxes, which make for a great lunch or a balanced dinner. I tried the Taiwanese fried chicken bento box, which came with rice, a bit of pork, fried chicken, and two seasonal sides. Mine included tofu bean curd and what I think was winter melon or gourd, pretty standard, comforting flavors. I also tried the Taiwanese rice noodles. The portion was generous, though the flavor was a little mild for my taste. Highlights: Taiwanese Fried Chicken (5/5): Incredibly crunchy, juicy, and well-seasoned. I think they use chicken thigh bits for the meat. So perfect. The crispy fried basil on top was such a nice touch. Honestly, better than Kentucky Fried Chicken, dare I say. There's also a water dispenser near the drink fridge and a sauce station up front, which is a nice bonus. read more

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It was my first time to try food at Amore Eats, today 2/8. Everyone I know has been raving about Amore Eats. I was so excited to walk in and to try the food today. I ordered the Taiwanese style "Popcorn chicken" and once it was done, I sat down right away to take a bite. I took three bites and it was so flavorful and all of a sudden I realized when I looked at the chicken it wasn't cooked and raw. I then thought it was just me and took two more bites of the chicken and realized some of the chicken were raw and some were cooked. I was so sad inside. I let the owners know right away and they said would you like us to make you another one. I felt uncomfortable to eat it again and said no thank you I would just like my refund. They asked me if I wanted anything else and I said no thank you. I was just sad because I wanted to really enjoy what I ordered and my stomach felt sick after knowing I ate raw chicken bites when it ate into the chicken. Sadly it was very important for me to write this review because I did get sick from what I ate and have not felt good for the rest of today till the evening. Pleaseeeeee Check your chicken before you order and see if it was done. read more

Food was mid. Nothing special. It's reasonably priced and in a gas station. I would not order the wings again. The soup was okay. Service and ambiance was below average (it's in a gas station). I would not eat here again. read more

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Mhm, I am always skeptical of gas station foods, could be a hidden gem or not. The space inside is pretty small, typical gas station size, there are about three tables in the center and benches against the window. There's a water station and cups if needed. The ordering is through touch screen and you wait for the food to be called. So the food. I got the popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, and hamburger bao buns. The popcorn chicken was light, crispy, and good flavor and decent portion. Solid 4/5! The beef noodle soup, it was honestly just okay? The flavor a little lacking and the noodles were a little on the softer side than I would've liked. The beef....lots of gristle/fat and pretty thick cut. Honestly not used to having this thick cut of beef with so much fat on it...was a still somewhat tender but just wasn't my favorite or my style. 2/5 The hamburger bao buns were decent, interesting flavor and soft bao. The pork belly was tender ~ish but a little dry. 3/5 Overall, I'd just come for the chicken. The main drawback for me is the lingering cigarette smoke smell that seemed to come from the kitchen which is a huge turn off for me personally. And my personal pet peeve is just the plastics and disposable wear for the food. I feel like the hot soup in plastic just doesn't help with my appetite. But it does fit with the gas station vibe Interesting place for sure, might come back just for chicken and eat on the go read more

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So this is the Amore Eats everyone was talking about. I'm late to the party, I know, but I have to say it was a great experience! It literally shares space with a gas station, so that means two tables for dining and rather limited parking. Otherwise, it's easy to spot from outside. I went in and there was one pair about to order. There are two touchscreen kiosks, and the staff are there to answer any questions too. I decided to try the popcorn chicken, braised pork rice, and 'burgers'... and a friend also got stinky tofu for the table to share. No complaints about anything, except for -- you guessed it -- the stinky tofu. It was my first time LOL. It tasted great, but that smell, whew. And whenever I would burp later, I could taste it in my throat XD. But in all seriousness, everything was fantastic. The menu has plenty of options, so I'm ready to explore more. read more

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Amore is a hidden gem if you didn't know about this place. Yes, it's in a gas station but it's really a solid food destination where you get good food with no frills. I highly recommend the beef soup. It's hard to transport home so you'll have to eat it on the spot, but for a cold day, it really hits the spot. The service is quick and if you could overlook the cheap plasticware, the place is definitely worth a destination eat. read more

Amore Eats - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Food: 4/5 For a gas station food spot, this place is surprisingly good. Prices are on par with Panda Express, which makes it a solid value. The Taiwanese popcorn chicken was a bit too salty, and since it doesn't come with rice, it was hard to finish the portion. The Taiwan Burger--which is the official name of the item, not a "pork bao bun" as some Yelp reviews incorrectly list it--was very good. The bao on the outside was slightly firm, but still enjoyable. The pork inside was soft, juicy, and well-seasoned, easily the highlight of the order. Service: -- Ordered to go. Ambiance: -- Ordered to go. read more

Amore Eats - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

As one of the last authentic Taiwanese restaurants in the area, it's situated in a gas station. Yes, it's mostly meant for take outs. I don't know what the hype was about but the food is authentic. The prices were a bit high, but after years of inflation with other restaurants, it's in line. I would say it's the most authentic Taiwanese restaurant in the area. They offer a few offbeat varieties than the standard items. The quality is decent, not fantastic, but it's your best Taiwanese place that is consistent in the area, or even in Taiwan as things also went downhill there. read more

Pretty blown away by the food here. You qould never expect a location within a gas station could pump out food this good. The food wont bring you back to Taiwan but I would say it is pretty authentic. There are some differences but honestly I would definitely come here again and try more of the menu. There were only like 3 people working but they were still able to get the food out pretty fast. All the food had so much flavor. The only bad thing is that there aren't that many seats so we had to wait a little bit for people to leave before we could sit, but it makes sense because of the good food. read more

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Ordering was straight forward and pretty easy. Got to try a couple of their popular menu items. Would totally recommend the popcorn chicken. Pretty authentic flavors. Glad we were able to check this place out. read more

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I have heard about this "authentic Taiwanese hidden gem" for a while now, finally got to try it. We got the rice noodle, popcorn chicken, and pork trotters. Honestly, the food didn't wow me, the noodle was good portion but tasted a little bland, the popcorn chicken was crispy but I think I had better? I was excited for the pork trotters, because it's one of the rare Taiwanese/Chinese dishes that you can find here. Unfortunately, they are not cleaned well, the trotters still had some fur on it...I know...I had to remove the fur before eating them. There's no ambiance to mention, since it's in a gas station. read more

Amore Eats - Taiwanese rice noodles, popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Hidden Gem! Don't let the location fool you -- yes, it shares a building with an Exxon, but the food here is fantastic. We ordered the pork braised rice, beef noodle soup, and Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and everything was outstanding. The beef in the soup was incredibly tender and came in huge pieces, the rice was rich and flavorful, and the popcorn chicken had a lighter, cleaner taste than most places without losing any flavor. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the kitchen really cares about quality. This place deserves way more attention than it gets. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Rude service and simply did not like the food, shrug It's in a gas station , that's for ambiance read more

Originally came here as kind of a joke, the idea being that gas station Taiwanese food, it can either be really bad or the best thing we've ever had. I'm happy to report that it was the latter. The interior is split in half, one half gas station, the other half are some small tables and a few chairs. There is a small desk to order from, with menus, and some pictures of the food. The food itself was great. Really strong authentic flavors and super warm food, as everything is made as you order it. Hard to explain well but it gives off the vibes of a street-side store in Taiwan. Really great experience here, give it a try next time you're filling up on gas here. read more

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I luv this place. Both dishes I had were perfect, the Beef Noodle soup and Pork belly burger. Then the vibe was cool I swear you can serve good food anywhere. Definitely go check this place out for your own take go some good food. I can't wait to go back and eat more from the menu. Also once again the customer service was outstanding. read more

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Great concept, but too authentic for our taste. I love basic mom & pop places- 5 stars for that. But the food was too oily and a bit funky. The pan fried dumplings were just 'meh'. But it may be our limitations, but it is what it is. read more

Came with a large group of people and was pleasantly surprised by the service and food. There is a cash only discount for a free can of soda for spending $30+, and other freebies for other amounts. You can order in person or at the digital kiosk. The paper menus might not have everything (didn't see the night market chicken or steak on the paper menus) so it doesn't hurt to ask and check. The beef noodle soup had tender beef and well cooked noodles. The broth was missing... something, but it was all consumed. The toppings included some small pickled greens, scallions, cilantro, and some baby bok choy. The popcorn chicken was the favorite, good amount of seasoning and fried basil. Lots of crunch on the outside and juicy tender meat inside. The eel bento came with sides that were not pictured. There was crumbled pork on the rice with Taiwanese sausage. If you don't eat pork, you don't seem to have a lot of options. I wish we had asked what the sides would be since in the sides was an ingredient the person eating was mildly allergic to. Overall, large portions. Would come for the Taiwanese chicken. read more

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Don't underestimate this Taiwanese restaurant inside an Exxon gas station. With cheap coffee on the counter, a few no frills tables inside, the staff know what they are doing. The menu is filled with authentic food from those found in night markets in Taiwan to bento boxes. Stopping inside on a Saturday evening around 6 p.m., there was a healthy flow of customers. Order on a screen by the register and your food can be packaged for takeout or you can stay there and make use of the many sauces on the counter. Making a rookie mistake, my wife, seven-year-old daughter, and I each order our own entree. The portions are so big that we could have gotten two and be content. Everything we got was excellent and fresh. The fried rice with chicken was a favorite. The pork dumplings with a garlic sauce and the Taiwan noodles were a hit too. So good! They sell drinks, but they also have cups for free water and ice. read more

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Don't let the gas station setting and limited seating fool you! This place is a gem. Amore eats is located inside the Liberty Gas Station off Rockville Pike. There's limited seating inside, luckily it wasn't too busy when I went. I got the braised pork bowl, beef noodle soup, and the popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken was the best. It was crispy, well seasoned, and addictive! $10 for a decent portion too. Not too greasy but the chicken was very juicy! The beef noodle soup was very good. It came with a good amount of beef chunks. The beef was tender with some bits of fat in it, but it wasn't overly fatty. If you guys have had Bun Bo Hue before, it's very similar to that. The noodles were okay, I would have preferred a little more chew to them. The broth was very flavorful and had a little bit of spice to it. The braised pork rice bowl was decent. It wasn't anything to rave about compared to the beef noodle soup. Pork was tender, and the sauce soaked up nicely in the rice. Overall, fantastic food spot! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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So...when I first heard about this place on IG, I thought, WHAT! WHERE HAVE I BEEN? HAVE I BEEN UNDER A ROCK? Couldn't believe there was a Taiwanese restaurant that I hadn't tried in Rockville, let alone in a gas station? I am all about a good hole in the wall! We stopped by on a Saturday around 1:30 pm, place was pretty much empty, we ordered for dine in. There are about 3 tables you can sit at in addition to the counter along the window. We ordered the Braised Pork over Rice, popcorn chicken, and seeing as it was feeling like -20 degrees outside, the Beef Noodle Soup. All the food cane in take-out containers, with disposable utensils. Braised Pork Rice: Easily the best dish, although I am a sucker for a rice bowl. I liked how the pork was chopped in tiny little pieces, and man do I love a soy egg! It all made for a satisfying flavorful bite each time. The pork was tender, and the portion was decent. I'd come back any day of the week for this. Popcorn chicken: Good, but as other reviews noted, probably not the best. David wished that it came with rice similar to the braised pork dish, and I have to agree. Although they do give you a lot of chicken and it was crispy, and had good flavor. Beef Noodle Soup: This one was a miss unfortunately. I found the soup and the beef pretty bland. When I order a beef noodle soup I really want to be engulfed by its deep umami flavors. Plus side was they give you a ton of meat in this one too. I didn't like how the noodles (which were wide noodles) were almost overcooked/broken into pieces by the end (see photo). They also put Chinese lettuce but I felt it was too much, and it was the hard stalk part of it too which I found distracting. There were 2 water dispensers on the side near the drink fridge, and my first cup of water from the white machine on the left had some flecks in which I found a little off putting. I tried another cup using the machine on the right which appeared fine. Overall, this was a solid 3 (significantly raised with the Braised Pork Rice). Lots of menu options so I'm sure there are other great dishes that we just didn't try (wanted to try the bao buns, but they sell them in 4s, and I only wanted one). Good place to try but agree with other reviews that there's probably better options in this area. read more

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You do smell the gasoline. HOWEVER, I would argue that you will eventually trade in the smell of gasoline for the smell of good, authentic, Taiwanese food. The odds of this gas station also being a place that serves the elevated Taiwanese Cafes we see in gentrified neighborhoods just shows how good food will always persist to feed people. The food was amazing, flavorful, and portions are so generous. It also feels authentic and does not compromise on modern takes of these classics. When you're a little woozy from staying from too long it's a little fun because you're just having a grande time shoving good food in your face. It's good I am so glad we get to access too, it's really nostalgic flavor profiles. read more

Amore Eats - Beef Noodle Soup, Popcorn Chicken Bento, Chow Mein, Chili Oil, Chili Powder - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This place is the absolute definition of HIDDEN GEM! Gas station Taiwanese sounds kind of insane, until you eat it and it's amazing and you crave it. We took ours to go and ate it at a picnic table at a nearby park the first time we went. Everything is delicious, but the standouts were the Taiwanese burger (pork bao) with sugared toasted crushed peanuts--Perfectly savory, tender with varying texture elements and the popcorn chicken which was perfectly crispy, juicy, spiced and not greasy. The braised pork with rice is stellar and so homey. The dumplings were hot, fresh and generously filled albeit a tad overcooked, but the flavors and portion size made up for the texture. You can order online or at the counter. Do not let the hesitation of this place's gas station affiliation be a hang up for you. I will come back and try a new item on the menu each time- but will never skip on the "burger" or popcorn chicken. read more

Amore Eats - Taiwanese burger, dumplings, braised pork bento, popcorn chicken. - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Great service! Very friendly staff. It's cute! The ambiance is very diner and quick eats. It's in a gas station after all. Loved the flavor, simple, uncomplicated real Chinese food! Prices were amazing for the amount of food. Great for takeout. I stop by often to grab food to share with my friend at work. read more

Amore Eats - Pork and rice with stewed egg - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Always our go-to authentic Chinese food place for a convenient meal! It's in a gas station store, don't miss it. read more

What a time to be alive... Back in my day, if I got lunch at gas station... it's usually an egg sandwich and I'd end up coming close to death... and since I survived the 90s and other questionable choices... here I am trying a Taiwanese restaurant and I gotta say... it is awesome. If I was still in the dating scene, I'd take whoever I was courting here cause where else can I get some awesome bao, fill up on gas... and then buy a pack of condoms. I'm pretty sure it'll be romantic... maybe... I don't know... I haven't been on the market since 2003... so I either know all there is about keeping a woman OR my wife has mad a horrible choice and slowly realizing her error. But I digress... Food here is awesome. My family didn't like the Chinese sausage and sticky rice but fuck them... it was awesome. The Chinese sausage tasted kind of like a longanesa had a baby with yan-yan Chinese sausage... so it appealed to my Filipino side. Everyone like the popcorn chicken so not much to say about that. The ground pork and rice was good but wished there was a bit more meat. The tawainese meatball is huge... and the bao and pork belly was probably the weakest in my opinion but still enjoyable. So if you ever had any reservation about getting food at a gas station... don't worry and definitely don't sleep on this. It's awesome... awesome to the max.... read more

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This is a spot inside of a gas station convenience store. They serve very authentic Taiwanese eats. Open kitchen, clean tables seat about 16 ppl. Offers free water as Chinese places usually do. Ordered intestine vermicelli, meat ball and sticky rice (of course all Taiwanese style). The vermicelli is very good but very large so I have to wait until later to try the other dishes. Already a retuning customer. Definitely recommended! read more

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The Braised Pork Rice taste amazing. And the price is unbelievable. I order this every time I get a meal from here. Love it!!

Amore is a hidden gem in Rockville. Though located in a gas station, the food was authentic, delicious, and priced super well. We got the popcorn chicken, Lu rou fan, and Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice. Will definitely be visiting again the next time I'm in Rockville! read more

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Everyone is incredibly kind, the food is delectable and affordable, and the menu is endless. I cannot wait to come back here again! Truly some of the best food I've had in the DMV read more

Best find in Rockville ever. Authentic Taiwanese food, with an extensive menu and a no-frills, no-nonsense interior. Have come by several times - both dive-in and take-out do not disappoint! read more

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Definitely worth the hype!! My husband and I ordered over $70 worth of food which was enough for 3 meals. Since we live in Arlington, we wanted to try as much as we could. We had enough leftovers for two additional meals. The leftover food tasted just as good as when it was freshly made. The lady who helped take our order was super sweet and patient. We loved the hole-in-the-wall ambiance which reminded me of the best eateries in NYC, Hong Kong, and Singapore. read more

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It's small, quick, delicious, and cheap. And no, I don't mean the Doritos--I mean the authentic Taiwanese food that's served in this gas station. Very friendly service. Only two tables, which is fun to eat at, but obviously great to-go as well. High praise to the salted chicken bits. read more

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Hidden inside a service station is this most incredible Taiwanese Restaurant. Amazing fried chicken & fish. read more

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My coworker and I stopped by for lunch on a Monday. They have a tablet to order from. I browsed YELP reviews and knew I needed to try the pork buns. They were delicious. I enjoyed the nuts on top with the sauce. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Amore Eats - Buns - Taiwanese Near Me - Rockville, Maryland