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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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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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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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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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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An elevated twist on Taiwanese food! I was a little hesitant on coming here for lunch as their dinner menu has a lot more options but I was happily proven wrong. Let's start with the decor: wow it was such a nicely designed place and all the plates, silverware, drink ware so was fancy. Definitely complimented the decor nicely. We had wine and the wine glasses were really fancy and I couldn't find a water spot anywhere LOL Food was delicious. There are daily special so take a look at the menu before deciding which day to go. Today we had the Dong Po rice and gosh it was yummmm. We had a large party so we ordered all the dishes that the waitress recommended. All very very good. Service was top tier. The 2 waitress were sooooo absolutely amazing. Their attention to detail and knowing when to change new plates, filling up water glasses, removing empty dishes and their knowledge of the menu was impressive. They were super friendly, attentive and extremely considerate as it was a work lunch. A must get drink is their milk tea...it was really good. Every table had a milk tea so I decided to get one to go and it was good. I'm excited to go back and experience their dinner menu! 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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Wow! What a great find!! Definitely more high end than I expected. Dishes are family style and priced accordingly. There were three of us dining. We ordered the Dragon Whisker Salad, Crispy Red Snapper and Pork Belly Rice. Everything was great. Dragon Whisker Salad was light and refreshing. Crispy greens, great dressing. Crispy Red Snapper had the skin on that was crisped up. Great for the crisp of the skin with the texture of the fish and a creamy sauce. Pork Belly Rice was delectable. The pork belly had a combination of the meat and fat. Perfectly cooked. Mixed with a perfectly fried egg to allow the yolk to run into the rice. Perfection. Staff was very nice. Kept our water glasses filled and happy to give recommendations. Prices are up there. Be prepared. I didn't look before going. But it's well worth it. 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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Came for lunch. Dine LA is still ongoing. Decor better represents an evening outing Limited back parking warning For dine LA Pork taco (use a scallion pancake) very small portion Shrimp salad was fine Lobster sandwich is like a lobster roll. Soft brioche, sweet lobster salad mix (little portion of lobster) . Side of fried gobo had a burnt taste Panna Cota dessert topped with mini boba We also got the rice set with pork cutlet with 3 sides and soup. The pork was dry, little flavor (improved with ketchup from the lobster roll). Overall nothing outstanding read more

Came to check out the DineLA menu. It's a small restaurant with a small parking lot, so finding parking was a struggle. We ended up parking at the park across the street and walked over about a block. It was a bit pricy, so the DineLA menu is a great way to try the place at a lower cost and still get a variety of foo. They have a very pretty interior and good specialty cocktail menu. They also have a happy hour menu with some yummy options as well. We started with the Blue Magpie Milk tea - small but very yummy. Has orange zest and foamy, and part of the DineLA menu. Another option is the Blue Magpie Latte - not made with milk, made with their house made caramel. More bitter than sweet, but also very yummy and part of the DineLA menu. We ordered a few cocktails as well, and they were all hits. We got the Winter Orchard - similar to whiskey sour, served in chilled glass and super super yummy. We got a Dirty Martini (off menu) as well - made perfectly, thanks to their great bartender. The olives weren't pitted tho, so watch out when you bite into it. Don't want to lose a tooth. The meal started with a Smoked Duck Salad - delicious duck, dressing could use more flavor. Served with chopped lettuce, but I think it would have been better with a mixed green mix or spinach. Could have used a bit more salt, but again, the duck was amazing. Another option for salad would be the Fried Prawn Salad - thousand island dressing, nice big prawn (somewhat basic, but the shrimp was cooked well and a good size (2 pieces for one salad). We got the Chilled Bamboo Shoots with Salted Egg and Parmesan off the happy hour menu, not part of the DineLA menu. It has prosciutto and a salted egg puree, interesting and very cheesy. The DineLA menu also came with a Pork Taco, which was made to order, on scallion pancake. A little bit of spice but not unmanageable. The best part of the meal in my option. Another thing we got was the Chicken Patte Yaotiao off the Happy Hour Menu. It was super fried Chinese donut (YaoTiao) and has pork floss, taste kind of like a Cheeto (in a good way), The bartender gave us a Sangria (on the house) - super cute presentation, petals on the glass, has a burnt brown sugar flavor to it. A bit small but it could be because it was a freebie. Super yummy though and would definitely get it again. It's similar to a jam flavor, so if you like sweets, this is for you! Entree wise for the DineLA menu, we got the Pineapple & Lobster Poe Boy - comes with fries and lettuce (salad) - huge portion, yummy bread, enjoyed the sweet and savory combo, could be a little more salty though as the pineapple is pretty sweet. Huge portions though so definitely worth the price. Another option on the DineLA entree was the Chicken and Waffle - huge portion again, it was basically a chicken katsu with Chinese five spice seasoning (like popcorn chicken flavor) and egg waffle with perfectly cooked sunny side up egg (super runny). Another really good option and my second favorite of the day. Dessert wise, the DineLA menu comes with a Panna Cotta that has mini boba. It doesn't have a lot of flavor/sugar though, so was pretty muted for me, but if you don't like sugary desserts, it could be something enjoyable for you. Again, the highlights were the drinks, so we got a Moonlight Bloom cocktail, that has a Longan/Lychee flavor with Longan pulp. Super super yummy as well and served in a beautiful cup. Also got a Lady Camella, which was another cocktail that was served in a beautiful cup with a nice tea flavor. All and all, great service, great decor and interior, great drinks, but some of the food could have been saltier, but that's just my personal preference. The quality was great though, so I'd come back to try the main/regular menu. The chicken soup was something everyone was getting, so that's something I'd get next time. read more

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I usually don't like giving low ratings for new establishments. However, the wait for the salted egg squid was unbelievable. For a fine dining restaurant, it was pretty much unacceptable. We came with no reservation. Was seated pretty quickly. We weren't really hungry. I wanted to try it out instead of waiting for my nephew to play basketball at the park. Also, I dunno why, but I do like porridge. So when I saw the menu on Yelp with a variety of porridges, I decided to maybe snack a little. Turn out the menu I saw on Yelp was the brunch menu -_- The menu provided to me was for dinner, I guess. The staff told me that brunch was from 10a-4p. Blahhh I was not really craving anything and the items on the menu didn't really excite me. We ended up just ordering the San Bei Duck, pea shoots, and the salted egg squid. Every item took some time before it got to the table. However. The squid never reached our table lol our server would stop by letting us know that it will be out in a bit. Then another dude came by telling us the same thing. After noticing how long we waited, our waiter came back saying he checked and it will be prob another 10 minutes. Yet, he didn't sound so sure lol we decided to cancel it. Waiting like 30 minutes or so for an item was lame. Other tables that came after us, foods were being delivered to them. They must have a shortage of chefs or something lol I dunno..if that was not the case then they have very slow chefs. The pea shoots were on the salty end. The flavor was there, but the pea shoots were a bit rough. Usually, restaurants would use the young pea shoots. It was not the case for here. We didn't bother to Togo the left overs like we normally do...There was like half left lol The San Bei Duck was not bad at all. However, some pieces had areas where it was tough to chew. I had to use extra strength to bite a piece. I like the rice. It was chewy. The latte was meh. Starbucks makes it better. Due to the long wait time, our waiter gave us 15% off the bill. Also, gave us a 15% off for next visit. I dunno if I wanna return during dinner hours. Maybe brunch will be better. Might be different chefs. I hope so lol Also, the tipping was off too. The tip on the bill we received showed a different amount from the final bill. It wasn't much, but wth? They only take cash if you have the exact amount lmao read more

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I really want to love this place given it's supposed to a Taiwanese restaurant, but the food is really not authentically Taiwanese. It's almost like an Asian-Western fusion. Perhaps, that is what they are aiming for. The name of the restaurant is the name of a Taiwanese bird. The ambiance is really nice as the interior decor is modern, yet stylish. Even the restroom is decorated nicely and each stall has its own privacy room. Another plus, they have very good quality toilet paper :D Service is impeccable - super friendly and attentive. Talk about "fine dining" ... even the take-out bag is of high-quality material with insulation built-in. During our first visit, we tried their "brunch" menu. 1. Magpie Milktea (5/5) SUPER DELISHHH... it was creamy and had the flavor of dulce de leche, but not too sweet. I loved the orange zest they put on top of the foam because it really brought out a zesty, zing to the drink. The only downside is the foam has a weird waxy aftertaste/texture. 2. Tonkatsu Shrimp Salad (5/5) A bed of romaine lettuce served with house-made thousand island dressing and fried, crispy jumbo shrimps. It was super refreshing and the shrimp was fresh and snappy. Love the poached egg in the center, which of course, I had to break and let it ooze all over the salad to add some creaminess. 3. Beef Sacha Orzo (4/5) This dish has a very strong "sacha" (ie. Chinese satay sauce) with mushroomy flavor. Honestly, it's not my favorite taste, but I don't dislike it either. I feel it is one of those acquired tastes. The orzo is just regular rice; was kind of hoping it was those thick rice pastas that the Italians use. 4. San Bei (3 cup) Chicken Noodles (3.5/5) Not bad, but not the best 3 cup chicken I've had. I like the spicy, basily sauce that coats over the bouncy bites of egg noodles. They were a bit skimpy on the chicken for this dish though 5. Lobster Crisp Sandwich (3/5) A very "weird" sandwich is how I would describe it. It literally just tastes like fried milk and mayo bread. You really can't taste any lobster, ham or tomato. If you like fried milk bread taste, then you will like this. They cut the sandwich into 4 bite size pieces, so it's easy to share. It comes with a side of fried burdock crisps, which were yummy, and a side of varietal cauliflower. 6. Peppered Beef Sandwich Croissant (3.5/5) The beef used in this sandwich is kind of like bulgolgi beef. It is served with a refreshing lemon, dill mayo dressing, which is really all you can taste for this sandwich. The breading is really a milk bread shaped into a croissant, so don't expect the French buttery croissants. They certainly have potential. Since they are in their soft opening stages, I am hoping the food quality will improve with time. Looking forward to coming back to try their "dinner" menu. read more

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What a vibey establishment! Located right off of Huntington, Blue Magpie offers elevated modern Taiwanese fare with a twist. The ambience is art deco with east asian influences, with a beautiful bar serving up creative cocktails and next-level milk teas. Their varietal offerings are mostly twists on classic dishes, and for those that are expecting a traditional meal, I would keep an open mind. One of the favorite dishes of the night include the Dragon Whisker Salad, a crispy vegetable less commonly found in the U.S. flavored with a tangy and umami salad dressing. Another is the Crispy Red Snapper, a twist of a classic fish dish, but with fried skin and scales. Well balanced mouthfeel and would reorder. Dishes closer to classics were the Taiwanese sausage and Napa Casserole, and a dish I personally love and not often found in restaurants, the Chive Flower Stir Fry. I would recommend this savory and umami dish, though I would have liked a little heat. The San Bei Duck, a twist on the Three Cup Chicken, is also a fun option. Most of the dishes are sharing plates and I would recommend family style. The ambience is great for dates and even family/group events, as they have private rooms available. Overall a great experience, and not one you would typically find in SGV. I would love to see them open after hours and turn into a bar serving up libations and midnight snacks... read more

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Very tasty, friendly staff, and good food :) Would go again. Check it you if you're in the area read more

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As soon as you walk in, you can clearly see the thought of this place.The interior has many cozy furniture for relaxing while eating traditional Taiwanese cuisine. Additionally, the service is remarkable with the servers helping to divi up bigger food portions.Despite taking some time this restaurant is perfect for special occasions.Sadly, it is a bit expensive but the food is phenomenal! read more

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Extremely disappointing experience. I made a reservation a week in advance specifically to try their DineLA menu. When we arrived, we were simply told that they had "run out of food" for the DineLA menu and that we could only order from their regular menu. What made this especially frustrating was that my friend drove 1.5 hours specifically to come here and try the DineLA menu with me. The restaurant had our reservation and contact information, yet no one had the courtesy to call, text, or email us beforehand to let us know the DineLA menu was no longer available. Had we known, we obviously would have made other plans instead of wasting our time and making the long drive. And here's the part that really bothered us: the DineLA menu/sign was STILL posted and being advertised outside the restaurant when we arrived, even as we were being told inside that they had run out of food for it. If the DineLA menu is no longer available, why continue advertising it outside and allowing customers to walk in expecting it? I understand that restaurants can run out of certain items, but if you are participating in a special event like DineLA and accepting reservations from customers coming specifically for that menu, basic customer service would be to notify those guests when you can no longer honor it. At the very least, remove the advertising once the menu is unavailable. We were genuinely looking forward to this meal, and unfortunately the lack of communication and consideration completely ruined the experience. Very disappointing and poorly handled. read more

Booked the private room for New Year's Day! Thank you Jayden! My gf was in town from Miami and she loved the espresso martinis with tequila and Casa dragones tequila shots. Did I mention they have a full bar? Food and service was impeccable as always!! Pork belly rice , black pepper , mala popcorn chicken , tomahawk steak , Napa cabbage read more

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A newly opened restaurant with beautiful decor and ambiance. It's quiet and thoughtfully designed. The service is top notch while the menu is a bit limited that's still being developed - the cuisine is Taiwanese. The cod (entire fish), lobster and dragon whiskers (veggie dish) are my favorite. I'd come back again! read more

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Tried Blue Magpie in Arcadia--a nice modern spot with friendly service, but the food was hit-or-miss and they hadn't updated their menu. Chicken soup was very oily but the chicken was tender and the flavor was decent. The steak with fries was super chewy and disappointing. Seafood fried rice and scallop salad were both not bad. Overall, inconsistent for the price. read more

Very cozy atmosphere, with friendly staff. The drink was really yummy, loved the peach oolong tea with real peach bits. The veggie and chicken was really good and the fried doughnut as croutons was yummy and new. The duck appetizer was really smoky and good, wish there was more than 4 tho. Streak was well done, would have preferred medium rare, just have to tell waiter ahead of time. But sauce was good and savory. Overall good experience, but would have liked if dishs came out faster or more around same time. read more

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To celebrate our one year anniversary with my wife, we were looking for something super fancy in the Arcadia area! We came across this gem, their mid autumn menu is 14 course of flavorful Taiwanese food! This course is highly recommended their steamed egg custard with seafood extremely tasteful and egg is extremely fluffy and sweet! This course has a lot of highlight and most importantly it's filling! It was a lot of food for its price! And we had to pack to go! Parking is at the back of the restaurant. Their bar is awesome too. Must I say their service is A plus good very friendly and caring! read more

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The food quality is amazing and on the edge of decadent. There were many exotic cars in the parking lot, which is indicative of expensive cuisine and small portions. Well, I was half right, as serving size was decent and much left over to take home. I must admit the cost is rather high, but considering the quality, justifiable. It is something special to bring a special person, and share some delicious dishes not available at other Asian restaurants. read more

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Had a scrumptious brunch of a day at the one and only Blue Magpie! Ordered a few items on the side, with the scallion pancakes unexpectedly taking the reins as the top dish. Table seating and indoor decor is a plus, with pretty good service thrown in. You can't sleep on the specialty drinks menu. Next time we come back for the duck when in stock! read more

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Elevated Taiwanese dishes and great service! Came here for my friend's birthday. We got a private room for 11 of us and had a set menu that my friend curated with the chef before the dinner. We started off with drunken shaoxing shrimp. The shrimp was flavorful. The next dish that came out was snow pea shoots with pickled tree seed. That was delicious and the pickled tree seed added a bit of sweetness. The next appetizer was seared scallop with aiyu jelly. This dish blew my mind. The scallop was very soft and did not taste fishy and it was paired with a sweet aiyu jelly. I really enjoyed this dish since it was very unique and I've never had anything like this before. The Taiwanese sausage dish was really good too! My favorite dish was salt cured pork and the tea smoked duck with steams bao. The pork was very tender and didn't not have that strong duck taste. It was something I've never had before. The smoked duck was very tender and delicious. Overall, the food was delicious and unique! The service was great! Our server was very accommodating. I would definitely come back again!! read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience at Blue Magpie. The venue was beautiful, foods were unique and delicious, and the service was excellent! Will definitely go back for more! read more

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Taiwanese fine dining. Prices are very steep. The restaurant itself is small, but beautiful. Their bar is definitely stunning. I really liked their veggie dishes (dragon whisker, pea shoots). The sesame oil chicken rice was not worth it, I've had better for cheaper in TW. The salted pork jowl and fermented rice short ribs were pretty good. They also include a burdock root appetizer. Nice choice for special occasions read more

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I have been trying to come here since they opened and was so excited when I was finally able to for Chinese New Year!!! It was not very busy compared to when I tried to go the first time, so we got pretty lucky. When we ordered the food, they gave good recommendations and we were overall very satisfied with our meal. Unfortunately, the most *expensive* item we ordered, the Tomohawk Steak, came out well done. When we ordered it initially, they didn't ask us how we wanted the steak cooked, so I just assumed that was the intended result. However, when I asked the server, they told me it should be Medium Rare. Fortunately, the kind staff was kind enough to comp the item and so it was removed from the bill. Overall, the staff was great and *most* of the food came out delicious, but I have to dock one star for overcooking their most expensive item and still sending it out to the table. If you are an upscale restaurant, that should never happen. read more

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Unique Taiwanese fusion menu that leans on the rich side of flavors that seems popular with Chinese/ Taiwanese locals. Menu isn't particularly descriptive so you wouldn't know that the Lobster Crisp sandwich is deep fried like a Monte cristo or that the Steak & Eggs has a little heat. But overall everything was good. read more

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This was recommended by my friend in Arcadia. We made reservations today. Came in. Services was good. Nice and clean deco. Has a very nice bar. But no TV. Not sure why ? It's Sunday. We ordered four dishes. Beef noodle was great. The steak and egg was good. But the avocado salad was below my expectations. It's more like guacamole on the top with some fried tofu. The sandwich we ordered was not exactly we were expecting. It's say in Chinese 胡椒餅。which is a famous Taiwan street food. But it came out just some fatty sliced beef with some chips. Not like it. I normally has very tolerable criticism. But this sandwich was disappointing. Over all I gave a three starts. I'm an old school foodie , If you looking for the authentic Taiwanese food. Here is not what you want to come. read more

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We came to Blue Magpie for a birthday celebration. It was our first time visiting after getting the recommendation from our Taiwanese friends. It's a fancy creative Taiwanese cuisine. It aims to elevate some of the traditional Taiwanese dishes into a fine dining restaurant. I absolutely enjoyed our visit! The restaurant is gorgeously decorated. Elegant and modern. The service was also fine dining level, absolutely perfect! For a group of 6, we sat at a long table and had several waiters helping us! We started the night with the bubbly oolong tea. Perfect for the birthday celebration! They even served the tea in tall champagne classes! We, of course, did the family style dinner. Sharing all the best dishes is the way to go! All 6 dishes were excellent! The tea smoked duck was great! I wish the portion can be bigger. The fermented rice short rib and salted pork jowl were both great as well. My personal favorite of the night was the salted egg squid! It's not easy to find such unique dish and done well. Overall, I am so proud to see the restaurant takes the effort to make fine dining Taiwanese food! We will be back again! read more

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Great modern fusion twist on Taiwanese food, plus a tad bougie vibes without breaking the bank. Overall a solid experience. We came for brunch and the Tainan noodles and San Bei Noodles were both flavorful. The meat bits in the Tainan noodles did get quite salty towards the end so I think the San Bei noodles were a tad better although mild spicy. Definitely will consider stopping for dinner next time. read more

Blue Magpie - Tainan noodles - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Living in Arcadia with lots of Taiwanese people, I was wondering when they were going to open a place that reminds me of home and flavors I would only get in Taiwan. I finally found that place in Blue Magpie, but with an elevated twist. They just recently opened in mid June, 2025. As soon as you walk in, you are warmly greeted at the door and you can see the beautiful decor that pays homage to Taiwan. We quickly sat down at one of their cozy booth and were given their brunch menu. We ordered their: Beef Sacha Orzo San Bei Chicken Noodles Century Noodles Tea Egg Sandwich Fried Chicken Sandwich Blue Magpie Milk Tea Each dish has a unique taste and reminded me of the flavors I had when I grew up or visited Taiwan. The Beef Sacha Orzo had a wonderful satay flavor and San Bei Chicken Noodles was delicious, but may need a little more basil flavor to it. Their Tea Egg Sandwich was light and the Fried Chicken Sandwich will remind you of those giant chicken steak you get in Taiwan or the flavor of a good popcorn chicken in a sandwich. The pickled cucumber in the sandwich gave it an additional crunch and acidity to cut the heaviness of the fried chicken. We loved that each of the sandwiches came with crispy burdock root chips. Our favorite was the Century Noodles. I was a bit caught off guard since my BF doesn't like Century egg, and he said it was his favorite dish. It's probably because of the chewy and bounciness of the noodles and the peanuts, sesame sauce, and truffle chicken that made it taste so good. We finished the meal with a glass of their Blue Magpie Milk Tea that was rich in tea flavor yet light as well that you won't find in boba shops. We didn't get to try their steak and eggs in a sizzle stone dish, but I took the picture of it from a neighboring table and will definitely have to be back to try that and their dinner menu. All in all, Blue Magpie lived up to its name and mission, where they celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Taiwan through traditional flavors and elevating it with refined techniques, thoughtful presentation, and premium ingredients. They are still working on the timing of their dishes because there was a little bit of a wait in between the dishes, but their excellent service and food make up for it. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes that make me reminisce and miss home. read more

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This was my first time visiting this restaurant, I had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. two ladies who served us at the bar were incredibly friendly and provided excellent service. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back! read more

Blue Magpie - bar area - Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Excellent customer service by Manager Jaylen and staff today. They have lunch specials and plenty of parking space. Love the interior decor, great place to hang out for drinks, private rooms as well. The bar is also nicely set up. Good clean Taiwanese food!! read more

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Solid celebratory dinner for my dad's birthday! The ambrosia soup was made with love, the radish omelet so addictive, and the braised pork belly rice a beautiful gelatinous mountain. The service was warm and inviting. I want to come back and try the brunch/lunch menu! read more

We tried Blue Magpie and left feeling pretty disappointed. We spent $180 for: * Sausage - $28 * Morning Glory Stir Fry - $22 * Claypot Shrimp - $66 * Scallop and Bean Sprouts - $45 * Rice - $2 While the presentation was nice, the portions were small, and the food didn't feel worth the high prices. Sadly, my stomach was upset afterward too. Overall, it felt overpriced for what we got. Wouldn't return. read more

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Arcadia and the greater San Gabriel Valley have long been hungry for a new chapter in Chinese dining. Something more refined than Din Tai Fung, more modern than Bistro Na. The niche was waiting, wide open. Into that promise stepped BlueMagpie. Opened June 11, 2025 by Chef Leo Lo and entrepreneur Kevin Tang, it stands across from Santa Anita Park as if to declare that Arcadia, too, deserves a seat at the table of ambition. To enter is to step into a dream of glass and porcelain that could easily be the set of a K-Pop music video. Chandeliers scatter light across bird-patterned tiles. Two private rooms whisper of exclusivity. The main hall hums with elegance and confidence. The décor dazzles. The staff move with warmth and precision. For a moment, the illusion holds. Then the food arrives. The meat is tough, beaten down by its own marinade. The fish turns out gummy, more silicone than sea. A stage this polished, a vision this careful, a team this attentive--all of it dissolves against the plate. The cooking is not just a disappointment. It is an abomination that mocks the beauty surrounding it. With ambition set at Beverly Hills levels and prices to match, the food needed to soar. Instead it collapses under its own gilded weight, like Ace of Spades champagne, glitzy on the outside yet hollow within. No chandelier shines bright enough, no service smooth enough, to mask that truth. For now, BlueMagpie is not a beacon but a cautionary tale, a restaurant that promises the heavens yet delivers only emptiness on the plate. read more

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