Had an exceptional lunch this weekend. Been metro try this place out and glad I did. Very impress with the interior and decor. They have a $20 lunch special and we opted there add on item. Service were excellent and very tentative. Come back again for dinner. read more

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Blue Magpie is tucked away in the corner of a pretty busy and lively street in Arcadia. The parking around the back isn't the best but it's close and convenient. Service is pretty quick and my water glass was never empty for long, but I can't help but feel like the water glasses need to be a bit larger. Portion sizes were all fair for the price. The Lobster Crisp Sandwich was a bit of a letdown. It looks amazing and had a satisfying crunch, but the lobster had too much mayonnaise. Steak and eggs were solid, a bit salty for my taste but the table enjoyed it. Cold noodles were a bit bland. read more

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Racist restauran. Unless you are Asian, don't bother feeling welcomed. Unprofessional and very uncleanly

Service was nice. Food was good. My kids didn't like it but I enjoyed it. Something different from typical everyday Chinese food.

When I first came to LA, Taiwanese food was everywhere, but mostly small casual eateries. Now they're much rarer. I had long heard about this new restaurant rooted in Taiwanese flavors with a creative twist, but always felt it was too far. Then I saw their special Mid-Autumn Festival tasting menu and finally went! The restaurant is stunning and packed--reservations highly recommended. Many guests were speaking Taiwanese, and I also noticed families gathering in their gorgeous private rooms. My husband said this is exactly the kind of Taiwanese restaurant LA needs: a place where people can come together for holidays, enjoy a refined environment, and still taste authentic flavors. Perfect for business dinners or date nights. Although the Mid-Autumn menu was listed as 14 courses, each section actually included multiple dishes--felt like I had dozens! I was so full; definitely eat light beforehand. A few standouts for me: * Tea-Smoked Duck Breast & Scallop Aiyu Jelly - a creative pairing of Taiwanese street snack and premium ingredients, smoky yet refreshing. * Seafood Steamed Egg with Truffle - silky, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Highly recommend! * Yakitori Skewers - surprising to see so many in one tasting menu. They were grilled over fruitwood charcoal, incredibly aromatic. * Shaoxing Cream Lobster - the sauce was divine, especially mixed with butter rice. Desserts were also lovely, each carrying a sense of Eastern festivity. The bar area is worth a visit too--the backdrop painting has a refined Oriental elegance, and the bartender (who reminded me of actress Wan Peng) was stunning and chic. I tried a fruit tea and a Long Island Taro Milk, but next time I'll go for their quirky popcorn cocktail. What's special about this place is how traditional Taiwanese snacks are elevated with creative presentation, yet the flavors stay authentic. Even older generations would feel right at home. read more

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Blue Magpie has a very chill, classy ambiance that makes it a great spot for a date, a weekend brunch, or even a relaxed evening out. The atmosphere feels upscale and inviting, yet the prices are surprisingly affordable for the quality of food and overall dining experience. One of the highlights was the drinks. We ordered the Coconut Matcha Cloud and a milk cap tea, expecting something similar to a regular boba drink. Instead, they were beautifully presented in glassware and tasted much more refined and thoughtfully crafted than we anticipated. For food, we tried the: * Truffle Chicken Salad * Fried Shrimp Pancake Burger * Chicken & Waffle * Cured Pork Egg Yolk Carbonara Everything was delicious, but I was especially impressed with the Truffle Chicken Salad. The portions were satisfying, and every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. I would definitely recommend Blue Magpie for a Saturday or Sunday brunch. They also have an evening menu, which I'm looking forward to trying on a future visit. read more

After all the hype on social media - I was excited to give this place a try. It took over an old American diner and Arcadia needs an upscale fine dining establishment. Decor - 7/10 Since it's new everything is nice and new. The small details in their cutlery, plates, etc are all spectacular! Loved the light fixtures and cleanliness of everything. Service - 10/10 Eric is awesome! He is so helpful and personable. Another gent with glasses was amazing and he was our main server all night. All of the staff members were attentive, quick with service and handling requests and provided professionalism. Drinks - 2/10 I ordered some drink with the name Fizz and it took so long to make. I was waiting at the bar before my friend arrived and was hoping to get a drink in while waiting but the service was so slow at the bar (was not even crowded) and my drink took long because I was told it needed to "sit" and I have no idea what that means. Drink came out and tasted like cotton candy. Not a great way to spend $18. Food - 5/10 Now this is why we came, right? After reading all these blogs and posts on social media, we were most excited to try all the dishes. And oh boy did it fall flat. We ordered a little of everything and the dishes were either bland and lacked flavor or over salted and caused us to drink so much water. The best dish was the cabbage. At first I was hesitant for $26 for a plate of cabbage but it ended up being the best dish, so good out group ordered 2! The crab dish that seems to be their highlight was overpriced. Rice was hard and sticky - like the Vietnamese sticky rice and I don't think they used an entire crab like the presentation suggests. The short ribs dish was like beef jerky, so tough. The clams had an interesting flavor, I enjoyed this but it's a tomato broth so it's light in flavor but it helped balance out the salty dishes. The salted branzino - looked so good coming and how it was presented. Some parts of the fish were extremely salty and some were ok. Very inconsistent! Overall - my group was happy to try it because we all wanted to check this place out! But we all agreed we would not be doing back anytime soon nor would we be recommending this to anyone. The prices do not justify the flavor. I guess we are paying for real estate in Arcadia at this point. read more

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What a weird and unwelcoming experience. They close at 11pm. Arrived at 10:05pm Doors were locked. I pulled quite hard thinking it would be open. Everyone inside stared at me because of the ruckus but no response and everyone inside went about their business. So maybe it's one of those cool spots you need to be invited. It's also on the one way part of Huntington Dr so it's kinda hard to get to. They should really put up signs for private event or soft opening or that they don't let people in past 10pm. Commercial businesses should not lock the doors for fire safety. I don't think the doors were the push to unlock from the inside. I really wanted to try the place but left feeling confused. read more

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I really love the decor and ambiance of Blue Magpie. It's an upscale restaurant with amazing food and service. They put so much thought and effort into every little detail. From the interior to the take out containers, everything has been carefully thought out. Since this was our first time here, we wanted to try a little bit of everything. We had the duck, chicken soup, popcorn chicken, steak, Taiwanese sausage, morning glory, and chicken. The food was not only delicious, but beautifully presented. Overall, we had a wonderful meal here and would recommend it. read more

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One word: lackluster. My partner ended up choosing this restaurant without reviewing the menu or scoping it out beforehand. We decided to try it anyway and I was kind of disappointed. Parking was easy as there's a lot and street parking. The front of the restaurant had reflective windows so I thought that was a bit odd and uninviting. The restaurant had a more upscale vibe but the food itself didn't really live up to expectations, especially not for its price tag. We ordered the sesame oil chicken rice. We couldn't really taste any sesame oil since it was so heavy on the ginger / white pepper taste. The chicken didn't seem to have much skin on it, and it lacked flavor. It was okay. We also ordered the hakka style pork belly, it was good for what it was flavor wise. It was just also heavy on the white pepper as well and kind of greasy. They gave us take out boxes for our leftovers and since the dishes were so oily the boxes soaked up in oil and kind of disintegrated. Overall, I don't want to say the food is bad because it wasn't. But it is definitely not worth what we paid. The service was okay, sometimes the servers would be attentive and sometimes they would need to be flagged down. It wasn't that busy so i'm not sure what was happening. The concept of the restaurant is supposed to be upscale modern but it didn't really feel that way. The decor clashes and it just gives a cold vibe. Prices are expensive so I just expected more. read more

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Amazing staff, great food, fabulous ambiance. This place has it all! They also have happy hour everyday： 50% off of their happy hour menu if order is placed before 6pm Tuesday - Friday, before 5pm Saturday and Sunday. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get the best bang out of their buck. read more

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Blue Magpie, I'm still thinking about it days after stepping foot inside. The space has a warm, modern vibe...make sure you look closely..every little detail so thoughtfully curated and custom handcrafted. The nostalgic fusion dishes brought back the best memories of Taiwan! We went for brunch and started with a very special Taiwanese Imported sparkling tea and their house made milk tea... both were so refreshing and worth coming back for on their own. Maybe open a teahouse with just those drinks please? :) The Tofu Avocado Salad is their Asian twist on a Caesar -- so good we had to order another one...with taro as the croutons???! You got me at Taro. The Fried Chicken Sandwich...just imagine..the best popcorn chicken you've ever had made into the perfect sandwich. Tender juicy chicken with the perfect crunch in every bite. We tried a couple noodle dishes as well which were nice flavorful options capturing the best parts of Taiwanese dining. The chefs clearly understand the culture, elevating traditional flavors while still keeping it familiar. Everyone there welcomed us and made us feel at home. For the dishes we shared, the servers even helped to plate the food table side!! They were very attentive and sweet. Other awesome highlights.. Bilingual Staff! Cutest take out baggy The burdock root they serve upon seating is addicting, try not to fill up on it. 2 Beautiful private dining rooms! You know, I was thinking about going back home to Taiwan, but...now I can just go back to Blue Magpie. A great place for a special meal, outting with friends, and a home away from home (and don't forget the tea)!! read more

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This place is trying really hard to be a modern upscale restaurant, but they completely missed the mark. The first thing we noticed was the lighting. It was all over the place with different color temperatures throughout the restaurant some lights were bright white, others were warm yellow and several of them kept flickering the entire meal. It honestly felt like they just threw in whatever light bulbs they had. Not exactly the atmosphere you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. The food was even more disappointing. We ordered a few appetizers and mains, and everything was incredibly bland. I've been on a bland diet before and somehow this had even less flavor. It seriously felt like nothing was seasoned. The pork tacos came out cold and were served on a scallion pancake that was soaked in oil. It was thick, chewy, and completely overpowered the filling. The risotto was also tasteless, and the chicken was cut into these huge random chunks that made no sense with the dish. Every spoonful ended up being one giant bite of chicken with barely any risotto. Service was basically nonexistent, which was surprising because there were only three tables occupied. We actually recognized one of the servers from Hai Di Lao, where he always gave amazing service, so I don't know if it's the management or the training here, but this was nothing like what we've seen from him before. Overall, it was a really disappointing experience. Bad atmosphere, bland food, and poor service. Definitely not somewhere I'd recommend or come back to. read more

We made a reservation for noon at Blue Magpie specifically to try their Dine LA lunch menu, but the entire experience was a disappointment. Despite having a booked table, we were told upon ordering that they were already out of the Dine LA lunch menu. To make matters worse, the service throughout was incredibly slow and inattentive. We tried getting the attention of servers to try and order off their regular menu since we were already there and seated, but it was to no avail. In the end, we gave up and decided to leave before ordering. Definitely felt like we wasted our time coming here. read more

Service was good. A really friendly staff and nice decor. Chicken soup and shrimp were ok. Roast duck on bao was pretty good Beef was excellent and so was salt and pepper chicken. read more

Blue Magpie is not there, yet but has potential. We ordered 5 dishes. The Good: Complimentary fried gobo at the beginning of the meal with refills is nice. Braised pork belly rice was excellent. Large portion with 6 eggs and lots of tasty tender pork cooked perfectly. Excellent flavor and not overly salty. Our favorite dish of the night. Steamed seabass was also excellent. Servers were all very nice and speak a combination of English, Cantonese and Mandarin. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and plates and utensils are very fine. The Bad: Stir fried morning glory dish was overly sweet. Very odd. Beef short ribs had great flavor but overcooked and dry. The fried squid with salted egg yolk was terrible. So overcooked it was like chewing leather. We should have sent it back! The first two dishes arrived fairly quickly. But it took another 30 minutes before other dishes arrived. It was not a full house. A friend at another table waited 40 minutes for their food! Guess we were lucky to sit there half full between dishes. Although servers were nice, service was inconsistent. When the steamed fish arrived , they didn't debone it until we asked them to! And serving utensils didn't arrive at the same time. We sat there looking at the food while the server went to the back to get the utensils. (Utensils should arrive first before the dish comes out or at the same time.) For a restaurant that calls itself fine dining, these little things are a big miss. In the middle of our meal we noticed that the server at another table was portioning the pork belly rice to little bowls and serving it to each guest. They just left a stack of bowls at our table for self serve. No consistency of service. Please know how you want your staff to serve and train them. Staff is attentive and nice so I think it's on management. The Ugly: No dessert. Nothing. Server told us they took dessert off the menu because no one was ordering. (You opened for one week.) Suggestion: Offer complimentary green/red bean dessert soup. It's simple and not costly for you. And it'll make your guests forget that you don't have a dessert menu. (We went to Meet Fresh after). read more

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Beautiful interior decoration and very presentable. Two private rooms , great for parties. Service is good overall. It would be 4-5 stars if the food can be any better. Creative names for dishes but taste OK. Over all Fusion Taiwanese food is over prices with small portions. read more

Stopped by Blue Magpie for drinks and lucked out with the best seat in the house: the bar. My server Erick was funny, attentive, and made sure my water was never more than three sips from full. Amor was behind the bar and I suspect she may be a mixology magician. I gave her a few custom drink requests and she turned them into absolute masterpieces. Every cocktail was unique, balanced, and somehow better than the last. The ambience was slightly on the brighter side. With a dimmer setting, it could really set the mood. That said, the overall experience was excellent. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Ask for Amor and thank me later. Get seated with Erick and you'll never have to worry about going thirsty again read more

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The taste is great. The wine is super delicious. The service is all very nice. The dinner items are not available at lunch. Come again and try the dinner next time. read more

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Dinner for 7 people: Food: Very good. This is top Taiwanese/Asian quality however you slice and dice. All dishes were delicious and I'd recommend. The only dish I wouldn't order again is the three cup duck, not that it was bad, just that the portion was a bit small and wasn't as memorable as the rest. The chicken soup was amazing, my dish of the night. Service: good but needs improvement. The waitress was amazing, she was quick, professional, constantly pouring wines and water for us. The waiters were very random, maybe they are new and have no clue wtf they are doing. One waiter poured wine all over the table and almost on my shirt. Decor: this is a little interesting here. The vibe feels like a lounge as if you are in a club. Maybe that's just what the owners want, but def not a traditional style. Price: it's pricy, but justified. Will be back, probably soon. read more

I had such an amazing time last night trying their tasting menu and it honestly blew me away. The steamed egg with truffle was next level umami, so silky and earthy. The skewers were perfectly grilled and felt like such a thoughtful nod to the mid-autumn festival tradition. That oyster? So bomb! Briny, fresh and topped just right. The scallop dish was Michelin level for sure! And don't get get me started on the desserts! I love this Arcadia gem! read more

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Incredibly Expensive and the dishes aren't taste that good, it was normal. And we waited so long for the food read more

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Beautiful ambiance, very good service. Food is a good blend of traditional and innovative Taiwanese cuisine. We especially love the cocktails! read more

An elevated Taiwanese dining experience, with meals that would make you remember your grandmothers cooking with a modern twist. The sparkling tea felt was bubbly and refreshing. The caramelized condense milk tea with orange zest was not too sweet and delicious. The sandwich that stole the show was the fried chicken sando. Think juicy tender popcorn chicken that's fried to perfection. Century Egg Noodle was a nostalgic dish for me. And the cold noodle with truffle chicken was the perfect summer dish. There are two private rooms that you can reserve for larger partied and gatherings. If you're looking to impress your Taiwanese family, highly recommend Blue Magpie. I'll be back to try the dinner menu! read more

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First, the interior and ambiance is nice. However, the service is just subpar. 3 of us were the first and only group for an early lunch. We ordered 4 dishes and the server confirmed verbally with us; then, 1.5 hours later when we checked again, our 4th dish was not even in the system. We are just waiting for nothing, and during that waiting time, no one checked with us. Anyway, nothing wrong with the food but nothing really stood out either. From the menu, we can see the ambition for a creative fusion but execution is at the weak side. read more

This restaurant is beautiful! Absolutely stunning job on the remodel. You can tell there was a lot of thought and effort put into every aspect of the restaurant. The staff was great and attentive. They were great with my two kids and made sure we were all taken care of. They also have top of the line high chairs! I've gone for lunch and dinner, and enjoy the menus for both! The food is creative and expertly executed. I would recommend the Mala Popcorn Chicken and Napa Casserole! Their cocktails are top notch as well! Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Damn okay, this place is awesome. Wifey and I have always gone around SGV for cocktails and food and this place might be our new favorite. We ordered: Wintermelon (love that stuff) infused Jameson highball Pi Pa Gao (that black cough syrup..if you're Chinese youll know) whiskey sour We also got a bunch that I can't remember but I'll be going back. Their bar menu was awesome. Got some mapo fries that really hit the spot. Taiwanese sausage was awesome as well as their wharf fried rice. Their prices could be steep but they're portions are great. I'd rather spend money on that than $20 for a Carl's Jr meal. read more

HOLY! Aira the bartender gave me the best experience. Not only was the service and drinks amazing but she shook some ass when I gave her tip haha. She knows how to have fun and make you feel welcome. Aira is the BEST!!! read more

Cocktails on Tuesday nights are the best with Sandy! Spent my night working on my laptop here while drinking! :) read more

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dinela is what brought us in, but now that we know, we will be back. everything was delightful. the dining room is decorated beautifully, the food is delicious and the presentation is on point. there were a couple strange looks from the staff wondering why a white person was in their store(lol) but not an issue. sorry, i have no idea why that dictated in all caps. we went at lunchtime without a reservation, and because the dining room is small i would probably suggest making a reservation for dinner time. lovely location in arcadia near the racetrack. the space obviously used to be something else, i'm not sure what, but whatever it was they have transformed it. read more

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I came here with my family and got to try all different types of food. The place is Taiwanese with a fusion twist which surprised me. The prices were a bit higher than expected but service and food was good. I liked the kind greetings and helpful waiters and waitresses as it helped me and the family feel welcomed. Ambiance was really nice, definitely high class and fancy. read more

the best Taiwanese style fine dining style in town! Came here for a celebration with my wife for the mid autumn festival and was blown away by their service and mid autumn festival special! Their 14 course dish is extremely filling and each has their own unique taste! You must try their uni tea smoked duck breast as their first dish, it opens up your pallet taste bud and enjoy their courses with traditional Taiwanese Aiya jelly, skewers and their uni toast and sandwich! Their course also includes deserts and their yuzu sorbet is very cleansing! As for their service is no match and their bar has great drinks! read more

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Several dishes were very interesting, but it all tried too hard to be different while not improving the original. The service was excellent and the server was very attentive. The ambiance is exceptional: especially for an ethic restaurant. Food was just good, not on par with the price, service or the ambiance. read more

I've been looking for an upscale Taiwanese fusion restaurant.... And finally, one opened in Arcadia. Their milk tea is the best I've had in America (and I'm actually not even a fan of milk tea- but this one has a fragrant refreshing taste to it) and they have a variety of options on the menu for you to choose from. Jayden the owner is excellent with customer service and tries to adjust the saltiness level to my liking. I recommend this restaurant to all the people that love Taiwanese food read more

This is probably my most disappointing new restaurant of 2025. Prices are higher than many Michelin one-star spots, yet execution falls short. Neither the cooking nor the décor lives up to the cost or the expectations of a high-end Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant. The one bright spot is the superb service--everyone is warm, friendly, and attentive. read more

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The food overall was too salty. We ordered six dishes. The portions were okay, but nothing really stood out. They seemed to use quality ingredients, but most of the dishes felt just average. I'm not sure how I feel about the vibe. It is a bit off. The elements of the restaurant; color scheme, chandeliers, furniture, plates, and glasses; seem to work independently rather than creating a cohesive(?) ambience. There are plenty of alternatives around the area. I won't go back. read more

As a Taiwanese person, I was super excited to see a new upscale Taiwanese restaurant. Went to try this place for lunch. The decor in here is really well done and feels more upscale. Unfortunately the food did not live up to the hype at all. Lunch menu is super weird...they only have 3 sections: Salads, Sandwiches, and Noodles. Didn't feel very Taiwanese at all. Most dishes were a strange fusion spin on Taiwanese dishes / ingredients but just didn't land well. Ordered the Tonkatsu Shrimp Salad, Cold Noodles, and Steak and Eggs. Shrimp salad: it was fine but felt weird to be eating a western style salad with a few deep fried prawns and thousand island dressing. Cold noodles: was fine but a bit too garlic heavy. Steak and Eggs: the ribeye was actually cooked very well and quite tasty but overall the dish was just okay. Also tried their Blue Magpie milk tea. Was super thick for some reason, not just a simple and clean Taiwanese milk tea. I think this restaurant is trying to do too much and hasn't landed the fundamentals down. Also not quite sure what the hell they were thinking with their lunch menu. Would try again for dinner menu that seems to be better but not eager to try it given how disappointing lunch was. read more

Nice place food is good service is very wonderful , I order the Taiwan Tai Hu beer taste is really good love it not sure where else can buy it , may be just there for happy hour and drink it. Love the place too. read more

The bartender Aira espresso martini is TOP TIER. Highly recommend testing her skills of her other drinks as well. The atmosphere of the place is so relaxing after a hard day at work, or lively and exciting if you leave a nice tip. read more

With a new chef, the cuisine has been transformed. There are fusion dishes and traditional. The quality was extremely high. A new favorite.