Saw many reviews of this place when it first opened and I finally got to try it this year…read more Small portions but great if you are looking for something light. Got the mixed noodles and mixed chicken and pork rice. Also got the sweet potato fries to start, very sweet. It's similar to the honey butter chips. The noodles had a Smokey flavour, very different than any noodles I've had. Loved the intestines and beef, tender and flavourful. The space was nicely decorated. Order via app and pay at the counter. Food came out quickly, everyone looked cooked already on the hot table.

The food came super quickly! Casual atmosphere with cute lanterns on the ceiling. It was quite…read morecold. Every time the door opened, it became chilly even when seated inside eating. This was my first time trying mi-sua. The broth is silky with a smoky seafood taste. It became more watery with time. The noodles were short and thin. The standout was definitely the Taiwanese fried chicken--probably the best Taiwanese popcorn chicken we've ever had! It was perfectly seasoned and stayed moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.

We tried the popcorn chicken bento, chicken cutlet bento, and grilled pork bento. Each bento comes…read morewith some veggies like nappa, corn and eggplant and your protein. The popcorn chicken and chicken cutlet came in a bag on the side. The grilled pork was overly sweet in a bulgogi type sauce but otherwise the food was quite good. The space is clean and bright, service is friendly, and there's parking out front.

Yummy and affordable!…read more Love the fried fish bento which comes with mapo tofu, green beans, and a marinated egg. I was really impressed with the batter of the fish, light while crispy. All sides were well flavoured and served on a bed of fluffy short grain rice. All this for $10-14 and you will def leave full and satisfied. Tons of interesting sides orders you can try too - love the taro balls. Most people come here and order the classic Taiwanese popcorn chicken but I'm glad to see there are options for vegetarians/pescatarians. Tip:5% off with cash

Food are freshly made , wait time was reasonable, portion was alright, won't complain with the…read moreprice Service was ok, it a $15 lunch so I expect food court kinda service Table and everything was clean and tide, love how their tables is spacious Will definitely be back for quick lunch or take out dinner Pretty authentic Taiwan food......... yummy

The beef noodle is the best. Tasty and the beef is soft. The fish skewer has good tasty sauce. I…read moredon't like the chicken bento as the chicken is not fresh. believe this place has been in this neighbourhood for long while hence the decoration is not updated. The portion is small and good for girls. Service is pretty fast.

A cut above service. Good value. Tasty food. In and out…read more As much as they hustle people in and out the door, they're very nice to their customers. We come here for a taste of Taiwan, although the flavours here are much more muted than on the Island. BUSY!

579 TAIWAN BEEF NOODLE HOUSE …read more . We decided to try them out for the first time the other day and wow it did not disappoint. They have a variety of noodle soups, dry noodles and sides/appetizers for you to choose from. You can also get a free winter melon drink if you order 2 sides with any noodle soup. . . Braised Beef Noodle Soup 4.3/5 Braised Beef Tendon Noodle Soup 4.4/5 Jellyfish 4.3/5 Scallop skirt with garlic sprouts 4.4/5 . . We really enjoyed all the dishes we tried. The noodles were the perfect texture, the beef and tendon were both super tender and the broth was packed with flavour. The side dishes were also flavourful and yummy. Would recommend!

This used to be my go to spot for Taiwanese bentos and popcorn chicken but it's been awhile since…read moreI've been back. Sad to report that the prices have gone up and the portion sizes have shrunk too... The popcorn chicken also doesn't taste the same anymore - I think the seasoning may have changed (my family also agrees). The service is the same, super quick and efficient. The serving area is also kept mess free and clean.

It's a very authentic Taiwanese bento(lunchbox) restaurant. I think I'm qualified to say that…read morebecause I'm from Taiwan. It basically clones the entire bento experience from Taiwan and makes the same here. The choices of the main dish and the sides are various. They're not only tasty but also tasted identical to what we have in Taiwan. It arise our nostalgia for home. I really recommend this place if you wanna try Taiwanese bento!

Soooo happy to see Hoja expanded into a full restaurant that serves traditional Taiwanese dishes…read morelike the lamb hot pot. My gosh, the sauce and the favour of the lamb hot pot is so authentic. The noodles that came with the lamb hot pot is a must order, texture, taste, smell just wow!!! The crispy shrimp was such a great appetizer. The clams were also so tasty! The stinky tofu was the biggest let down because the tofu was not cooked long enough for the flavour to seep through. We also ordered the green bean icy dessert at the end which brought us back to the old days. This is such an authentic Taiwanese restaurant with super warm and friendly service. The server even bent down at our table so she can be eye level with us along with the little things to show she cared. Space is much bigger than the OG Hoja with so many more dishes to choose from. Great for a group or solo dining. I loved the lunch combos too, the chicken cutlet combo looked big and crunchy! I can't wait to go back to try this!

Hoja means delicious in Hokkien which is a dialect commonly spoken in Taiwan and parts I China…read more I've heard mixed reviews about the First Markham Place location, never been because of it, so I found myself at the Times Square location on a weekday lunch. This Hoja location specialises in lamb stew. As the years gone by, I got progressively less accepting of lamb. Maybe because I seldom eat lamb or goat. So I didn't end up getting the lamb stew special, but ended up ordering the karaage and braised minced pork belly bento instead. I've was very impressed by the portions, variety and value. In the bento, you get a steamed egg, stir fried cauliflower, black fungus with dried tofu, a spring roll, karaage, and a healthy portion of rice with braised minced pork belly on top and a few slices of orange. The flavours of the side dishes were good, but unfortunately cold by the time the bento arrived. They really should consider dishing out the side dishes when the meat is finally ready. The egg was also lukewarm in temperature. But it did tasted right and I was surprised that they actually put a shrimp in it. The karaage however was disappointing. The batter was crunchy, but it was a stiff, hard type of crunch. The chicken was quite salty. One would expect fried chicken to be salty, but the taste was very one dimensional. The braised minced pork belly was solid with a good soy taste. There was a decent balance of lean and fatty meat. In terms of service, the younger server is a little bit clueless. When I told her that I had trouble loading the ordering QR code, her response was, it's probably bad signal. She didn't bother to offer me the store wifi or to give me a physical menu. The owner on the other hand was very pleasant, friendly and enthusiastic. She proactively went to all the table to check in on everyone. If I'm coming the next time as a larger group, perhaps I would give their lamb stew a try.

I've ordered the peanut rice roll and the classic milk tea. The food was good, however you can't…read moretaste the sweetness unless you deliberately take a bite of the rice roll that has the peanuts. The classic milk tea wasn't sweet or sugary. The restaurant was pretty small, so you'll need to go to the common space to eat. There are about 4 tables on the second floor in the common area but there are benches throughout the mall for you to sit at. I was the first one there to order the rice rolls and no one was around, however she forgot my order. But I do appreciate the quick turnaround when she realized that she forgot my order.

A 4 star for food, but 2 star service…read more A taiwanese sticky rice spot in Langham Square's second floor. It's a tiny spot that is take out only and can be easily missed. I came here on a weekday, there was no line, hardly anyone on the second floor. I looked at their menu (lots of options) and finally got the attention of the worker inside and pointed to the picture of what I wanted. There was a bit of back and forth with the worker, she kept waving me to look at the menu to tell her what I wanted, but I was clearly pointing to the photo of what I wanted. Service was a bit rude, she wasn't very friendly, nor did she try to understand what I wanted. I didn't think language barrier would be an issue if I was clearly pointing to the photo of what I wanted in my sticky rice. I will say that the sticky rice was very delicious and well balanced. It was VERY greasing on the exterior of their packaging which was saran wrap. The food made it a better rating, but I can't shake off the rude customer service. Questionable if I will be back though.

Had a really enjoyable meal at MABU Generation. The Sukiyaki Hot Pot was comforting and full of…read moreflavor, with a rich broth and generous ingredients that made it perfect for sharing. We also ordered the Snack Platter with a Drink Pitcher, which was great for trying a variety of items and paired really well with the meal. A nice bonus was the free Milk Pudding we received for downloading their app. It was smooth, creamy, and a perfect dessert to end the meal. The atmosphere was fun and cozy, and the overall experience felt great value for the amount and quality of food. Definitely a place worth visiting with friends or family.

Great HK-Style Comfort Food! Fantastic value at $15.99 for a…read morelunch special! The C05 Baked Cheese Pork Cutlet is a must-try -- I had it over tomato rice and the melted cheese and tender pork cutlet combo was delicious. Love the variety of sauce choices too (black pepper, tomato, curry, cream of mushroom). The complimentary HK milk tea is a great bonus, and food court prices match the lunch special -- you really can't go wrong here!

Good and Cheap Eats!…read more This place is well-known for its affordable options--and it definitely lived up to the hype. It's tucked away in a plaza that was surprisingly quiet, but don't let that fool you. I came here with my husband, and we noticed a board game meetup happening when we arrived, which added a fun and cozy vibe. We ordered the famous pork chop, and it did not disappoint. It was incredibly light, juicy, and full of flavor--we cleaned our plates in no time! When the staff asked how spicy I wanted it, I said "mild" and was given a chili sauce on the side. I love chili sauce, and this one was very spicy--just the way I like it. This is definitely my new go-to spot whenever I'm craving a Taiwanese-style lunch box. Highly recommend!

The best taiwanese pork chop bento. Even the ones I had in Taiwan isn't as good as this one. The…read morepork chops are fried and then braised to the perfect point. I have had their bento 20+ times, the coating never fell off.

This is a wonderful little restaurant which serves Taiwanese beef noodle soup, including Taiwanese…read morespecialty items such as pigs' ear, cucumber salad, Taiwanese "kimchi" and lovely "stinky" tofu which my spouse and I love. We ordered a small beef shank noodle soup (each), a plate of stinky tofu and Taiwanese-style kimchi to share. Not only did it hit the spot, we had tons left over and packed it to go. Portions are very generous. I like this restaurant for many reasons: 1. SPOTLESSLY CLEAN down to the condiments on the table. The restroom was gleaming, it was that spotless. These things matter! 2. Very low ballad music barely audible; 3. Quiet ambiance; 4. Food is not fatty and tastes "clean". The menu is short, but on a cold, blustery day it provides all the good elements of a bowl of comfort in a quiet, pleasant environment.

Very beef-filled, flavourful broth. Food came out quickly after we placed our order. Service was…read morefast. The bok choy was so fresh and crunchy. Tripe and beef tasted great. We ordered the large size for both bowls and they will give you a generous portion of noodles.