This place is being slept on! Every dish we had was elevated. Yes I know it's not your traditional Taiwanese tastes but I admired what they did with each dish. Pictures you see don't do the dishes justice. My favorite was the crispy skin duck. Just the right crisp and the vegetables that came with it were flavorful and crisp too. The cold noodles with chicken were delicious. The carbonara reminded me of a Korean fusion place we went to recently. And it was made just as nice with Taiwanese inspired taste. The pumpkin leaf (?) dish was something new I never had before and I enjoyed it. Interior felt like you were being whisked away into a magical place of a long lost era. Feels like you were in scene of Great Gatsby if Great Gatsby was set in Taiwan. Staff was great. Only feedback is it was a bit weird not to be served ice water on a hot day. Otherwise hope this place gets the love it deserves! These dishes are for reals. read more

I really wanted to love this place but everything was disappointing and nothing was outstanding. I did, however, enjoy the decor and the staff were awesome. Appetizers - Popcorn Chicken lacked flavor. The crisp was good but it just wasn't flavorful. - Sichuan chilli fries - aside from the general lack in the flavor the chilli oil itself was just meh. Also, top of the cheese was slightly charred (good) but there was still a layer of cold cheese in the middle. - Duck Bao - I was most excited for this - it was not good. The sauce reminded us of the walnut shrimp sauce and it just didn't go well together Mains - Pork Belly - it was tough. I don't know how thats possible but it was tough and dry. - Carbonara - the spaghetti itself was perfectly cooked but it was a tad salty - chicken soap - no notes, this was actually pretty good. I enjoyed it. read more

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Upscale dining experience and vibe, great service, but quite expensive. We booked on Resy for a Saturday 5pm, super easy on yelp but Resy site had everything as unavailable. When we got there, we were the first ones in considering they just opened at 5pm so we got good service and attention. Super nice and patient, checked in on us a few times, refilled the 2 side dishes that we didn't know was an option, and made good menu recommendations. We had the tofu appetizer, duck breast entree, and pork jowl entree. All 3 were delicious with new flavors we've never had before, but we wouldn't spend that much again for 2 people. You go in knowing what you're getting, was a cool experience. read more

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I think that one should try it at least once. There's attempts to bring Asian-centric fusion (think Japanese/western take on Taiwanese food) to our palates. Not all dishes hit but the standout was the truffle chicken sesame cold noodle and the pork scallion "tacos". I'd prefer the beef noodle soup to use fattier cuts of meat instead of what seemed like pieces of porterhouse. I wouldn't mind coming back and trying more dishes. Would prefer that the menu describes the dishes better. Prices were reasonable and service good. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night to try out their new menu. We were served a total of 8 courses and we also did the drink pairing. Presentation wise, everything looked really good. Although I was a little confused on why some dishes were plated off centered. It made me think the dish was missing some parts or something. Their service was really good and attentive. Food was flavorful and portion was pretty generous. I sometimes leave restaurants with tasting menus still hungry but I left feeling pretty content this time. Best part was the price didn't break my wallet! I thought it was pretty affordable even though this restaurant is somewhat upscale. I would recommend coming to try their new menu! read more

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Upscale Taiwanese fusion done right From Shaoxing Wine-Poached Shrimp and Tea-Smoked Duck wrapped in crispy tofu skin to Sour & Spicy Parchment Baked Branzino and a comforting bowl of Braised Beef Wide Noodle Soup, every dish brought a modern twist to flavors we know and love. Favorites? The melt-in-your-mouth Seared Scallop & Chimichurri, Lettuce-Wrapped Salt Pork, and desserts that absolutely stole the show -- Taiwanese Caramel Flan and Truffle Earl Grey Basque Cheesecake Paired it all with the Rum Lemon Tea, Moonlight Bloom, and Winter Melon Highball for the perfect night out If you're looking for a spot that elevates Taiwanese cuisine while staying true to its roots, Blue Magpie deserves a spot on your list read more

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Love the creative fusion menu. The portion size is on the smaller side, and we would recommend an appetizer and an entree as a complete meal. We had the refreshing salmon salad, spicy cold noodles, Taiwanese iconic sesame oil chicken risotto, and BBQ ribs. They all tasted yummy, and you can taste the fresh ingredients in their veggie choice. I would like to try their dinner menu with a few cocktails for our next visit! read more

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從小到大經常接觸台灣料理，今次是我第一次體驗八道菜品嚐套餐。 每一道菜都巧妙結合亞洲風味與現代料理技巧。 從北海道帶子到鮑魚到茶燻鴨，都能感受到主廚對食材與味道的用心。 精心搭配的 pairing 亦提升了整體的味覺層次。 無論擺盤、服務還是用餐氛圍，都令人留下深刻印象。 Having grown up enjoying Taiwanese cuisine, this was my first time experiencing an 8-course tasting menu. Each dish beautifully combined Asian flavors with modern culinary techniques. From the Hokkaido scallop and abalone to the tea-smoked duck and dessert, every course reflected the chef's attention to detail and balance of flavors. The carefully curated pairings further elevated the overall dining experience. From the presentation to the service and ambiance, every detail left a lasting impression. Price: $88 for the 8 courses tasting menu (+ $88 for the wine pairing menu) IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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I made a reservation for noon to try the restaurant's Dine LA lunch menu, but I was disappointed to learn upon arrival that the Dine LA menu was already "sold out." Considering the restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m., I found it difficult to understand how the menu could be unavailable so early in the day. Still, I decided to give the restaurant a second chance and ordered several dishes from the regular menu. Unfortunately, the experience did not improve much. We started with two cold dishes: the Chilled Chayote Leaves and Shaoxing Drunken Shrimp. Both were noticeably bland and lacked depth of flavor. The Shaoxing Drunken Shrimp was particularly disappointing--it had virtually none of the characteristic Shaoxing wine flavor I was expecting. Having tried similar dishes elsewhere, I've certainly had much better versions. We then ordered the Sour Spicy Branzino, which had an unpleasantly fishy taste, and the Stir-Fried Squid with Five Spice. The squid dish felt more like an appetizer or opening bite than a substantial main course, as it contained considerably more salad than squid. I don't mind paying a premium for a meal when the food delivers on quality, flavor, and execution. Unfortunately, this experience fell short of that standard. Despite giving the restaurant a second chance, the dishes we tried simply didn't leave a strong enough impression to make my list of places I would return to. read more

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blue magpie is one of the dreamiest restaurants i've ever been to. their decor and the bar set up just WOW!! and even better, the food is so delicious and the service is great! what we got: crispy fried tofu roasted duck breast black bean ribeye truffle chicken sesame cold noodle pork egg yolk carbonara sour spicy branzino earl grey truffle basque cheesecake dessert bao summer refresher peach oolong with cream top everything was honestly really really good!! the stand outs were the sour spicy branzino, the duck breast, fried tofu, truffle cold noodle, and ribeye. read more

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Beautifully decorated with cozy lighting and delicious food, Blue Magpie celebrates Taiwan's love for their national bird, the Formosan Blue Magpie! The bird just so happens to be a beautifully bright blue bird, known to bring good luck and prosperity (I looked this up). Thank the spirits that my fiancé planned a breakfast here one weekend afternoon, and I was pleasantly surprised and nearly jumped out of my seat to discover the Blue Magpie Milk Tea is the best milk tea I've ever had. It's deliciously creamy, with orange zest on top, that gives a delightful bright citrus taste that I never knew milk tea needed. By far the absolute best $10 for a milk tea I have ever spent. I know, it's a bit expensive for a milk tea, but hey, you have to try it. Some things are just worth it, and you have to try it to know. Where ya at, Steven, Andrew, and Adam? OK other than their amazing Milk Tea, we also shared a Smoked Duck Salad, Carbonara Noodles, and Smoked Salmon Sandwich. To be honest, all of the dishes we ordered weren't all that 'wow' like the milk tea, but it was enjoyed and we did eat every bite. However, no 'wow' factor in them. I do want to mention their Carbonara Noodles did I believe, use guanciale (cured pork jowl), which is how the real Italian carbonara authentically makes it, so they do not skimp on expensive ingredients here. I think it was honestly our bad for being so basic that day because we didn't order the Taiwanese-specific dishes, which they are known for. Next time, I do want to try their fun dishes like their Boba Pannacotta, fermented rice short ribs, silken porridge, etc. Their menu seems to change and be updated a lot from the other reviews here, so it looks like the chefs here have a lot of fun and get creative, which is great to see! Their service was very accommodating and friendly. Both of their team members spoke both English and Chinese, whichever you are more comfortable with. Also, their bathrooms are beautifully constructed and have such cozy lighting. They really made it a place to relax, wind down, and feel at peace in. I definitely want to come back to try their dinner tasting menu on a date night out. And, I definitely want another taste of their milk tea again! Seriously, the best milk tea I have ever had. read more

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Came here for the Dinela2026~$55 person. Did not enjoy the food, but with three courses you'll get full. Under staffs and waited for a bit long, they offered a free drink to our table which was very thoughtful. The dumplings soup was way too salty, i didn't drink the soup. All of the food was just okay, most outstanding was the dessert.... Tasty with a bit of tea and lychee icy. read more

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They say third time is the charm. This was definitely the case for last Sunday when I visited Blue Magpie with my family. We were there to celebrate a birthday and booked the private room. Since we had a large party, I got the chance to sample more of their dishes this time. We ordered more than 15 dishes and these were my favorites: 1. Taiwanese braised pork belly with fried eggs and rice - The pork belly was perfectly cooked; tender in texture and flavorful in taste. The rice soaked up the savory and sweet soy sauce. It was so delicious! A must-order. 2. Lobster - Succulent and tasty. Fresh. 3. Taiwanese fried rice noodles - The texture was perfect: not too dry and not oily. Moist and delicious, could use a tad less salt and white pepper. 4. Truffle poached chicken salad - This was a fusion dish done right. The truffles were not overpowering. It was refreshing yet flavorful. 5. Chicken soup - this was almost better than the chicken soup at Ding Tai Fung. It's different and just as good in a different way. 6. Scallion pork with crispy scallion pancake - This dish looked like tacos with the scallion pancake serving as the taco base. We also ordered the coffee short-ribs. Some pieces were dry. The lamb chop with broccolini was good. The duck was pretty good as well. The steamed fish didn't taste fresh. We had several chicken dishes, I liked the three cup chicken dish with mushroom the most. Service was good until they forgot one of our drinks. The presentation was refine. All in all, I do hope they stick around. There were some outstanding dishes. read more

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I stated in my previous review that I wanted to try Blue Magpie's Happy Hour in the future, so here I am again. To summarize some previously stated facts: the restaurant opened in June 2025. It's an upscale Taiwanese place; the name is Taiwan's national bird. The restaurant's exoskeleton is not at all "Asian", but there are lovely Asian design details in the decor, design, and serving-ware. They have a small parking lot, but street parking can be a challenge. Happy Hour is offered Tues- Fri 3-6 pm and Sat/Sun 3-5 pm (closed Mon). There are 12 dishes on the menu and they are half-off during HH. Non-alcoholic drinks are half-off the second drink. When I came at 3:00 on a weekday, the place was quiet. A young man who looked like a proprietor or manager remembered me, maybe because I take a lot of photos; it's the Yelp way! He answered all of my questions and was more proficient in English than the waitress. I ended up ordering 7 of the 12 dishes. Each dish was well-prepared, beautifully plated and presented. Niggles about particular dishes are based on my personal taste and preferences. First off, be aware many dishes are garnished/topped with greens, which usually was cilantro shoots/baby cilantro. Their appearance isn't as distinctive as mature cilantro leaves, but their taste is just as potent and can easily overpower any dish. I picked off all of these greens, because just like my idol Ina Garten, I can only withstand cilantro in small doses. Here are the HH dishes I tried: 1) Seared Scallop with Aiyu Jelly. The scallop was seared, but sliced and combined with the jelly, had a soft texture. The jelly is a Taiwanese dish made from the seeds of a type of creeping fig plant. 2) Silken Egg with Sakura Shrimp and Seafood. Basically a chawanmushi, a warm egg custard with seafood. The custard and seafood within were delish, but the dish was topped with petite whole shrimp that had the taste of dried shrimp that I recall, not fondly, from my childhood, plus cilantro. So the 2 toppings were no's for me, bad dreams from a Chinese-American childhood. 3) Scallion Pork with Crispy Scallion Pancake. This dish was on the DineLA lunch menu. It's a soft taco topped with pork, pickled onions, corn and other things, including cilantro. Very nice, sans cilantro. 4) Drunken Shaoxing Shrimp. Whole shrimp in a Shaoxing wine "broth". Tasty, but very messy to eat since you have to behead, de-shell, de-tail and de-vein each shrimp. Yes, cilantro. 5) Golden Shrimp Toast & Pineapple. A modern and delish take on traditional shrimp toast, it's basically an open-faced shrimp salad sandwich. Very similar to their lobster and pineapple salad sandwich that was on the DIneLA menu. The bread was thick toasted slices of brioche (I think) topped with the shrimp salad, a squiggle of a sriracha aioli and chives (no cilantro!). 6) Chicken Pate with Crispy Youtiao. Another delish dish. Squiggles of chicken liver pate atop traditional fried Chinese donuts, topped with something that looked like pork floss (?) and chives. Again, no cilantro! 7) Crispy Fried Tofu. The tofu cubes were indeed fried but still soft. They were topped with a pickled slaw (cabbage and carrots) and alas, cilantro. Tasty, but I wish the tofu had retained some crispiness. My drink of choice was a Sparkling Fruit Refresher, very refreshing. Overall an excellent Happy Hour, great service and ambiance. I must return to try the other 5 HH dishes. My top 2 dishes from this visit: the shrimp toast and chicken pate. read more

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I gave it two stars because we like the service, the waitresses are very attentive, very polite and the atmosphere was nice. I'm actually very excited to try the restaurant but I'm actually quite disappointed. Now onto the food which is the main point, I'm sorry but the food here simply does not justify the price. Out of all the fish that we ordered, I would say only the fish taste ok, everything else was just either plain or not good. The two dishes that I like to point out, the bamboo shoots were extremely tough -- almost impossible to chew. We asked them to replace the dish, and although they did, the new one was still not very satisfactory. I think you can buy this from the supermarket and just get cheese to spread on there and it would taste better. For the chicken, I don't even know where to begin The chicken was very dry and lacked flavor. The soup that came with it was also bland. It's hard to believe this dish costs $50 -- honestly, even the one from Costco tastes better. The four of us spent over $300 on maybe 5 dishes. That's about $75 per person, we didn't order lobster or steak, just veggies, fish, chicken etc. What I'm saying isn't even about whether the food was worth the price -- it's simply that the food itself just wasn't very good. read more

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Was excited to try this restaurant with the Dine LA menu. However, 5 minutes before the reservation (6:55pm), the restaurant called me and let me know the Dine LA menu was sold out!! What could we do? We were at the restaurant parking lot already! We settled with the regular menu. Everything we wanted to try was not available. I was surprised that the restaurant didn't offer anything to apologize. With no other choice, we ordered something from the menu, including duck, pasta, grilled pork with lettuce, Taiwanese pancake with pork, vegi cold dish, and grilled fish. They were all average or below average. The service is horrible. No one came to add water or ask if we needed anything. The lighting was strange, and the decor felt cheap. A very disappointing night. Won't come back. read more

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One of the high end Taiwanese restaurant in SGV. First of all, food was amazingly good. We basically ordered almost every dish on the menu. The Crispy-Skin Roasted Duck Breast, Pan-Seared New York Strip, and the Sour & Spicy Parchment-Baked Branzino stood out the most. Service was excellent as well. Ambiance was well decorated given its high end atmosphere. read more

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Have been wanting to try this place and decided Dine LA was the perfect time! Went on a Friday for a late lunch and the place was pretty full with folks also doing the Dine LA menu; small lot in the back was completely full, as were the immediate street spaces, so we ended up parking on Santa Anita, just before Huntington. Restaurant was very pretty and the bathrooms are quite lovely. The service was a mixed bag; the owner/manager guy was nice, the other waiter guy with the native level English was great, and the rest of the staff was friendly, but seemed frazzled. Food came out in a weird order, seems rhetorical kitchen was also frazzled, but we enjoyed what we ordered; portions were pretty big. We also added on a Taiwanese sausage, which was good, but a lot less sweet compared to traditional Taiwanese sausages. Won't say too much about the food since there are already a lot of reviews for the Dine LA menu, but I think the shrimp salad was better than the duck, and the wintermelon lemon drink is a lot less sweet than a traditional one. Also, some reviews saying the dessert was a bit bland, but we really enjoyed it. TBH, would probs not be back for a dinner if I was paying for myself, but would probs pop in for a lunch or take lunch. And, we do want to return and try happy hour. read more

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This review is strictly for the Dine LA experience - service was extremely slow. Our drinks took 45 minutes to come out, we had to ask our server twice to check on the drinks. First 3 courses came out eventually after. Our last and main course took 1 hour to come out for 2 pieces of pork. Overall, food was just average - no dishes stood out. If this Dine LA menu is indicative of their regular menu items, I would not return. read more

Blue Magpie - Kurobuta pork - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

If you're looking for a quality spot with excellent service, this is the spot! I want to start off by saying the waiters were on top of their stuff the entire time. Not only were they fast, but very thoughtful and observant 10/10 service. Decor was nice. Personally I would replace the white light with warm light and lean in to the culture more by playing eastern music instead of western pop but that's just me. I had some extra time and got the pi pa gao cocktail which was a fun combo since the base is the Chinese herbal couch syrup Prices are on the higher end but justifiable with top notch ingredients and big portions. The Hakka style pork belly and salted pork jowl were our favorites. Def want to try the mala popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, and lobster next time. read more

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Came for DineLA! We got the lunch DineLA menu, which comes with a mini pork taco, choice of crispy shrimp salad or tea-smoked duck salad, an entree of either chicken and waffles or lobster brioche, and a choice or specialty drink with panna cotta dessert. The inside is nice and upscale, though there was a bit of an open area near the bar that could use some blockers. Bathrooms are really nice, they're all-gender but have clean private stalls. We enjoyed our taco and salads! They were refreshing and just enough food and flavorful to get started. The lobster brioche was filling and hearty. The bread was nice and toasted on the outside and still soft. The lobster was tasty with some crunch (maybe pineapple?). It came with shoestring fries. The chicken and waffle was pretty substantial. It could be for two! The waffle was already sweet so no need for syrup. The chicken portion was huge! It had the same taste as Taiwanese popcorn chicken with the five-spice flavor and crispy outside. It also had a runny fried egg to put it all together. Parking is available in the rear lot or on the street. We enjoyed our lunch! Service was quick and they cleared our plates promptly and packed our leftovers in a neat package. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday. It's easy to make a reservation on Yelp for the same day. When we got there, only 2 other tables of guests were there so it's not crowded at all. We ordered Cured Pork Carbonara, Sesame Oil Chicken & Poached Egg Risotto and Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken Waffle. Some very distinctive and classic Taiwanese flavors came through in the dishes. I appreciate the chef trying to accentuate the essence of Taiwanese food. However, some combinations seemed a bit forced. Like the pink sauce in sweet and sour chicken and waffle is reminiscent of the pink sauce on Taiwanese "meatball". But when it's on the fried chicken with popcorn chicken seasoning, it doesn't really go together. The classic Sesame Oil Chicken & Poached Egg Risotto is very generous in the ingredients and the sesame oil chicken flavor is spot on. But the menu says "risotto" and the actual dish is like porridge with the rice kernels broken apart. We all thought the cured pork in Cured Pork Carbonara is overpowering the carbonara and lacking the creaminess from the egg and cheese sauce. The service was excellent. The waiter came multiple times to refill our water. The moody interior is beautifully designed. Even the bathroom is well appointed with Aesop hand soap. Again, I applaud the restaurant for elevating Taiwanese food but the flavors could use some tweaking so it's not so forced. It's nice to have a delightful space for a Taiwanese forward cuisine that's not a hole in a wall. Pro tip - their menu and hours change periodically. The happy hour menu and time we saw on their instagram post from a month ago is no longer offered. read more

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It was an amazing meal during DineLA week, tomorrow is the last day for this special menu. I might come back tomorrow to try the other selections! Today, the appetizer was a scallion pork taco made of scallion pancake, scallion oil, chipotle mayo, greens and pickled red onions. I had the tea-smoked duck breast salad, mandarin orange slices, pickles, delicately seasoned dressing with the smoked flavor on the duck, for the salad. The main course was a pineapple lobster salad brioche with a side of salad and French fries, quite tasty and with a crunchy brioche. The dessert was a boba tea panne cotta, nicely decorated with tiny boba pearls. Overall, a very nice menu for DineLA week. read more

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​DINELA to try list: I finally visited Blue Magpie, Taiwanese modern fine dining, in Arcadia for Dine LA. The ambiance is a classy upscale modern. As soon as you walk in, the stunning wall of tea pots and sleek marble tables create such a gorgeous backdrop for photos. ​While the 45 dollar price tag is a bit of a splurge for lunch, the atmosphere makes it feel like a special treat. We enjoyed the Scallion Pork Taco and the Pineapple Lobster Salad Brioche, but the absolute best part was the Tea Smoked Duck Breast Salad. The duck was tender with a unique smoky flavor tea infused, that stole the spotlight. You also must try their drinks because they were fantastic! ​We finished with the silky Boba Tea Panna Cotta which was delightful. Service was wonderful and attentive. If you are looking for a fancy spot with great vibes to treat yourself, this is the place! read more

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Everything is good except for the food, unfortunately. The $50 pepper steak ribeye tasted like $6 usda select from an average grocery store. The $39 Seafood Fish Soup didn't even have fish!!! Wow! Tasted like $5 frozen seafood you get from any Asian supermarket. Very disappointing. Giving it two stars only for the nice service and elegant decor. read more

I actually thought most of their food were pretty solid but it's honestly way too pricey. They also give a fried burdock root in the beginning which I was personally addicted to (coated in salt and pepper ). I tried all the drinks (except one) and they were all pretty good. Personally liked the moonlight blossom the most because of osmanthus but all of them were all on the lighter end. Food wise, I personally like the pork belly rice the most. This might not be the same thought on everybody because it reminds me more of the canto style pork belly than the taiwanese style(love both btw). The cabbage which I thought was ok but personally loved the dried shrimps on it. The duck was pretty solid and I liked the skin and overall it wasn't dry. The mapo Lobster was ok for me. The Lobster itself was fresh but I'm not sure if that's the combination I want on my lobster BUT I do like how they already deshell it. The chicken appetizer was ok...I personally wouldn't get it.... I honestly thought the food and drinks were pretty good but the price range of this place is prob the hard no for me. It's good to come try it once but I personally can't imagine myself coming back solely on the price range. The service was definitely on the better end. They were all pretty friendly and always there to clean plates and even open door for customers. read more

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人生的無常， 說穿了就是悲歡離合， 過日子無非就是心理的話，有人聽著就是溫暖，鬱悶的事，有人懂你就是幸福，人這一輩子呀， 入眼的是風景，真正入心的才是 人生呀～ 介紹完便宜的美寶會， 今天來介紹在 Arcadia 也算是新開沒太久，蠻受歡迎的新店， 藍鵲，這家一進門看到別有風格的裝潢就知道，菜單應該不便宜，走的是台式fusion 菜色，我們去時是中午。中午大部分都是簡餐， 麵啊、飯呀為主， 看他們yelp , 晚上有 很多的菜色， 可惜中午不能點 ，我點的東坡飯， 很好吃， 鹹中帶甜，有適合台灣人的口味，台式香腸， 非常道地， 兩個很台的呆丸人都很喜歡， 最後花了20 分鐘才上來的三杯雞麵， 個人覺得沒有香味，也沒有發揮三杯雞應有的特色， 這道我不推薦，去的早，一開始只有兩桌， 12 點多後就全滿， 而且年輕人居多， 環境高雅， 有包廂， 很少吃台菜有這麼有格調的餐廳，很適合請客的地方， 服務也不錯，價格稍貴兩個人出門一百出頭，晚上的菜色很多，有興趣的自己來試試！ read more

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Service was excellent. My server was explaining the drinks and the thought process behind how much alcohol to use for their recipe. The drink that I ordered was delicious but I can't seem to remember the name. Decor was elegant. I ordered the poached chicken. I didn't expect it to be cold as the description in Chinese made it seem like traditional hand shredded chicken. The chicken was indeed poached like its English description. It's more like a cold cut deli sliced chicken as opposed to what I was expecting the Chinese description to read. read more

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I made reservations for a party of 2 and I was seated promptly when I arrived at 11am on a Sunday morning. I liked the ambiance inside. It was clean, a little floral, but elegant without going into grandma cottage territory. I was greeted by the waitress who was very nice. I was happy to be seated as I waited for my cousin to arrive later. She reviewed and explained the menu to me. The brunch menu was a compact, BUT FOCUSED menu. I was glad to see that because I know a lot of Asian places try to do too much and it ends up being sort of an upscale HK cafe situation, which I don't care for unless I go to an actual HK cafe (not at these prices). I was a little skeptical of their cocktails because they are usually afterthoughts for a place that is focused on the food. Since they had a pretty bar and I liked the fact that they actually used Asian liquors like KaoLiang for the base of their drinks, I decided to give it a try. We ordered 4 items off of the menu thinking the portions would be small, but they were pretty big! Yes, it's not cheap, but the portions aren't small. Everything was plated nicely. We ordered: (1) Tonkatsu Shrimp Salad - it was all about the Shrimp. They were big, crispy, and the mix of greens were pretty standard. My cousin liked the dressing. I should have tried it. We finished the salad, trying to be healthy and all. (2) Steak and Eggs - we asked for medium and it came medium on a sizzling platter. My cousin enjoyed the steak sauce (douban, pepper, and some other spices). I enjoyed the steak by itself. It was flavorful and the cut was just the right thickness. It had a great amount of fat to meat ratio so no parts or bits were left on the plate. It came with brocolini and some pasta, which we skipped. It was also accompanied by a deep fried battered bean sprout cake, which my cousin loved (reminded me of pajeon). (3) Beef Orzo - this was super tasty! It was the favorite out of the 4 items. Orzo was cooked al dente and the beef was tender. Overall, it was tossed perfectly. (4) Sesame chicken Risotto - this came out and turned into the consistency of almost rice porridge so I'm thinking they are doing a very Asian take on risotto? It was seasoned perfectly. The sesame came through and the chicken was tender. Overall, we enjoyed the dishes. There were some execution issues, but everything was seasoned perfectly. Nothing was overly salty or bland. The proteins were still tender and nothing was dry or offensively inedible. My cousin and I will return. No it's not cheap, but it's also not wallet shattering like other restaurants with smaller portions at these prices. As for the cocktails, I had the Lady Camelia, Moonlight Bloom, and the Winter Melon High Ball. They were all smooth and yes the alcohol was definitely there as my cousin sampled each and felt it was too strong. She enjoyed her Magpie Sangria though. It's a sweeter drink for the girlies out there and they decorated each cocktail so nicely. I enjoyed all of my cocktails but my favorite was the LC because it was floral and pretty tasting. The other two were pretty good. Service was a slow since they were busy on a Sunday afternoon and only had 2 servers (also playing hostess too), but both of the lovely ladies were always nice and refilled out water glasses without us having to ask. I will return to try their fried chicken sandwich next time! read more

Blue Magpie - Moonlight Bloom - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

A beautiful restaurant with very nice and friendly staffs. Their foods is very excellent and very tasty. I didn't have a chance to try their drinks. But we will be back very soon to try their Happy hours and lunch specials. Very nice place to celebrate birthday, anniversary and more. I think our server's name is Sean? He is very good and helpful. We will be back. read more

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Blue Magpie is an absolute 5/5 gem that I would gladly dine at again, thanks to a welcoming, attentive team and an exceptional server named Sean. The restaurant features a warm, cozy vibe with super aesthetic lighting and decor, and it works wonderfully for parties of any size. While the entire experience was top-notch, you simply must order the tea-smoked duck bao. It was an absolute standout and easily my favorite dish of the night! read more

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Very impressed with everything!! We arrived early to our 6pm reservation and were promptly seated. The staff very kindly spoke to us about the most popular dishes in the different dinner menu sections. We ended up ordering the Dragon Whisker Salad, Fermented Rice Short Ribs, and Wharf Fried Rice between two people. Granted their items are on the pricier side, but the portions are good for sharing and we both took some leftovers home! - They gave us complimentary fried gobo (burdock) to start, and honestly, it was so simple but it was so good!! A solid start. It had the flavor of salt and white pepper, a classic Taiwanese seasoning you can find at a lot of food vendors in Taiwan. - The Dragon Whisker Salad was very refreshing, and the sesame flavor reminded me a little bit like a Japanese goma dressing. Light and flavorful! - The Fermented Rice Short Ribs was really tasty. The crust is basically like the ones you would get with the crispy pork with fermented red yeast rice, but they use beef instead. There's a side of vinegar and pickled cucumbers that helped balance the dish with the acidity. - The Wharf Fried Rice had a great combination of textures. A mix of chewiness from the squid, tenderness from the scallop, and "crispy" pops from the fish roe. Sooooo good! The interior is beautifully curated, and the attention to detail in the tableware/dishware is unmatched. This place is definitely top tier and I can't wait to come back to try more of what they have to offer! read more

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他們的強項是飲料，調酒跟蜜桃茶都很好喝，我會為了飲料再回來，空間有用心裝潢，化妝室是我看過華人餐廳最乾淨最漂亮的，這個我給滿分，食物的話...就當吃下酒菜心情...不餓的時候來吃剛好～餓的話會覺得份量有點少，以美國來說～ read more

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Interesting restaurant in Arcadia. I guess it's sort of upscale, meaning the prices reflect it and the portions are small. We ordered the sour spicy bronzino, a smoked duck appetizer, fried tofu, clam basil, and cocktails. We were presented with a selection of pickled wood fungus, cucumbers, and cauliflower. Nice touch. Our dishes arrived slowly, starting with the smoked duck on top of a sliced bread (man-toe). Nice presentation, but lacked flavor. Maybe needed a little sauce to give it a little kick, like chili banana sauce would be nice. The next items was clam basil, a small dish, almost like an appetizer, but I tasted better at other restaurants for triple the size, the clams were also very small, which is suppose to be tastier but I couldn't tell. There seems to be lots of empty shells, but I couldn't find much meat laying around. The fried tofu was nice and colorful with micro greens and cabbage and carrots. This dish was nice and crispy, portions were larger too. The final dish, was the Branzino fish. Although it was probably the best tasting, it was also the smallest portion on a oversized plate. You only get 3 small fillets so our table of four had to split one into a single bite. Most restaurants we been to which had the Bronzino we got the whole fish, not tiny fillets. It's was pretty sad. There is still room for improvement. read more

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Came to Blue Magpie for Mother's Day with my family and had an enjoyable experience. The dishes were nicely prepared, with a good variety of dishes that everyone could share. The atmosphere was comfortable and made it a great place for a family celebration. My favorite was the fish! read more

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This is another higher end Chinese restaurant. There has been several that popped up over the last few years in the sgv. Some have folded because higher priced places are not favored in a very competitive space. They are willing to try but not on a regular basis. However there there are a few that have fared well over the years. The food here was good with some fusion style dishes. Our group ordered some fusion dishes which is not my preference. I favor traditional classic Chinese dishes The service is polite and courteous. Can't say a there was a particular dish that stood out. Overall a good dinner and the ambience was nice. read more

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I've been coming here since the soft opening! Dinner is best for groups of 4+ (ideally 6+) so you can share everything family-style, so I prefer the lunch menu since I'm usually a 2-3 people group. The cold noodles with peanuts are amazing in this SoCal heat. The staff is really attentive, and even the takeout containers feel high-end. read more

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More of a 3.5, rounded up for the elegant décor. Came here for lunch and stepped into an inviting, upscale Taiwanese spot tucked discreetly into a one-story building. The lunch menu was surprisingly simple--fried chicken, pork chop, and sesame noodles--more reminiscent of Sinbala than a high-end restaurant. Prices were as expected with a slight upcharge, though weekday specials were quite reasonable. On recommendation, we tried the fried chicken sandwich, pork chop sandwich, sesame noodles and tea egg sandwich. The sesame noodles were the standout. Perfectly chewy, ramen-like noodles blended beautifully with a garlicky sesame sauce, and their wavy texture clung to the sauce with every bite. Five stars just for this. The fried chicken sandwich also impressed--crispy, juicy chicken paired with an In-N-Out-style spread, all on bread that stayed chewy yet crisp without getting soggy. The pork chop sandwich, however, fell flat without the same sauce.Tea egg sandwich was just an egg sandwich with tea egg finish. Nothing to rave about. Blue Magpie's bar is equally stylish. Their signature cocktail drinks were more adventurous than their menu, did not disappoint taste wise as well. The fruit tea was average but served in fancy fashion (and priced accordingly). The pink creamy Romos Kaoliang Fizz was cute, delicious, and the most memorable drink. The Winter melon highball was interesting with a slight oolong aftertaste while Blue Magpie Sangria was elegant and decent. Overall, I wasn't wowed, but I wasn't disappointed. This is thoughtful Taiwanese food with upgraded ingredients, served in a beautiful space with two VIP rooms and plenty of parking. They have the recipe for success--time will tell if the prices and modest menu can keep up. I'll be back to try their dinner menu and weekday specials read more

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We came for dinner and it was nice for them to offer the private room to us. The interior, service, and ambiance are all on point. Maybe the lighting needs some adjustment to take sharp, good photos -- somehow it was difficult to keep the focus and all my pictures came out a bit burry. The core shall be the food, despite how much enthusiasm and excitement I have for having another Taiwanese cuisine in the neighborhood. I like how they arrange their menu and I can see all the Taiwanese ingredients and styles in many of the dishes. However, with the pricing of Beverly Hills grade, I do expect more ... either the luxury element in the drinks and food or the techniques that differentiate themselves from a common Taiwanese bistro. A few dishes that I recommended for its taste and it is up to your own discrete judgment whether you'd like to pay for it (I also listed the price in each photo) - 菜脯蛋 Radish Omelet: although I didn't taste any truffle, I appreciated the fluffiness texture and the pleasing, mellow flavor of the preserved Taiwanese radish inside. - 松花蒼蠅頭 Chive Flower Stir Fry: the combination of sweetness and spiciness is well balanced with the ground pork. It also cleverly combines the unique flavor of preserved (1000 year) eggs. - 紅糟牛小排 Fermented Rice Short Rib: I love the creativity and simplicity of this delicious plate. The color, traditionally should be "pink red" but this was not. Moreover, I think this is the only dish that I think it's worthy the bucks for the quality of meat, complexity in cooking method, plating, and its flavor! I hope Blue Magpie will thrive in the community. They may need more to sell otherwise, it might be challenging to keep a full house of guests boasting of a Daily Special or stir fry vegetable on an average price of $25. read more

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Been hearing about this new spot in Arcadia for awhile and finally had time to give it a try for Date Day. It's an upscale restaurant, smaller than I thought, but interior designs were beautiful. They have a bar and everything definitely is "upscale". Great service and they speak both English and Mandarin. In terms of the food I tried out these items. Blue Magpie Milk Tea - It's a very pricey milk tea but I will admit, it was tasty. No sugar adjustment but it wasn't really needed. I very much enjoyed this but it is $10. (4.5/5) Beef Sacha Orzo - I've never seen this dish before nor do I know if it's Asian or just a fusion but it was tasty. It was kind like a elevated/luxury hamburger helper. Personally I really enjoyed it, and they gave a pretty good portion to get you full. (4.5/5) San Bei Chicken Noodles - A simple noodle dish that is slightly elevated. Taste is good, nothing out of the norm for me but it was delicious. Overall solid dish. (4/5) So overall if you want a nice experience in a very nice restaurant this spot is pretty good. Yes, you will be spending $$$, everything is super pricey but at least for lunch I felt like the food was good. It's not something I would frequent but if I had friends ask me to come again I would. Overall we spent $63 before tax/tip for the two dishes and drink. Solid 4! read more

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