I got the mazesoba, very solid! Has a good balance of flavors, not too salty and the right amount of umami kick. Wasn't too oily either. The noodles had a good amount of Q. Would come back again! read more

formoosa - Mazesoba - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Our servers, Mikayla and Callie, were really nice and attentive. The beef noodle soup had a deep flavor, the noodles were cooked well and had that bounce, and I could smell the spices from across the table. I've had beef noodle soups in Taiwan before- this place would scratch that itch if you're ever craving this dish. read more

Taiwan Masezoba is very delicious. Definitely recommend. The workers are very nice and welcoming read more

formoosa - Super yummy! - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food! I really enjoyed the beef roll The servers, Nina and Kalle were very friendly The vibe is relaxing and not overstimulating. The open bar service is a nice way to interact with people and the servers. Sesame noodles with beef 8/10 the noodles were great, the portion was a good size (took leftovers) Beef Roll 10/10 would come back just for this!! Crullers (came out too early, went well with the beef noodle soup) read more

formoosa - Sesame noodles Beef roll Crullers - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Vibe/Interior: Has the feel of a chic sushi bar in the center with beautiful murals and accent decor. Good for smaller groups or solo diners Standouts: Get the popcorn chicken! It was 10/10 and the portion was large. The noodle dishes were good too and can easily be shared between 2 people Service: Fast and very attentive staff Parking: Paid parking lot that is super difficult to find a spot on the weekends. We found street parking 2 blocks down read more

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Formoosa is a popular restaurants nested within a popular plaza. Be prepared to find parking because it's always an adventure. The menu is Taiwanese influenced with a relatively small menu but a great one. My favorite is the Taiwanese beef wrap! The setup is bar seating for the most part which gives nice fun and friendly vibes. The service is great as usual! read more

The place inside is well decorated and a cozy feel. The popcorn chicken had nice flavor that wasn't too salty or powdery, but I wish it was just a tad bit crunchier. The cucumbers were refreshing and a good appetizer. I did think the beef in the noodle soup was a little tough and dry that made it hard to chew through. The pork over rice was a little on the saltier side for me and not as much pork compared to the amount of rice they gave. The service was very attentive and timely. Overall a decent place to give a try! read more

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When I think about formoosa, I only have positive memories, from the simple menu to the open counter layout. For Convoy, it's a unique dining experience if you want to enjoy solid Taiwanese food. Due to the limited seating, always expect to wait 15-20 minutes, or even more. But once you get in, you are welcomed with a QR code menu. Service was limited, out refill on water couldn't come soon enough, and the only time we got their attention was for the check. Didn't seem like the people working wanted to be there. The food was good! The beef rolls were delicious and a perfect blend of textures (crispy, juicy, crunchy) and flavors (sweet, savory, fresh). The mazemen smelled heavily of bonito flakes and was a little overpowering in general. However, the spicy wontons were pricey for the quantity, was too vinegary, and not spicy enough. The pork over rice was, quite frankly, bland and dry. I had to add the chili sauce from the wontons to the rice dish, which I highly recommend. formoosa is definitely worth a try at least once. If not for the food, come for the experience and ambiance at least. read more

formoosa - Beef Roll, Pork Over Rice, Chili Wontons, Mazemen - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

My bf and I came Sunday evening during the holiday weekend and only waited about 10 minutes. It's a tiny spot with mostly bar seating and a few tables, but the great music and cozy atmosphere make it a fun casual date night. The two guys working were amazing, friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly. We split the cucumber salad, popcorn chicken, and beef noodle soup. The cucumber salad was simple but really flavorful. The popcorn chicken was light and crispy with fresh basil you could taste in every bite, so good it didn't even need the sauce! The beef noodle soup stole the show with rich broth, thick noodles, lots of green onion, and a surprisingly generous amount of beef. We also had the hot chrysanthemum tea, which was delicious. Portions were great too, we even took some popcorn chicken home. Prices were very fair for everything we ordered. Parking can be tough in Convoy, but that's expected. Such a great find and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Food is as good as it looks! Came in on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately; parking ofc just sucked. It's mostly bar seating with a few small tables. Service was good. Ordered the taiwanese beef roll & taiwanese beef noodle soup sub w/ wavy noodles. read more

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Pretty solid taiwanese place that will satisfy your cravings for any beef rolls or noodles. Mazesoba: Get Nice and creamy with pretty decent flavors. Definitely ask for chili oil to spice it up though Wonton: get Also very solid with good wrapper texture and decent pork fermenty flavor Beef rolls: Get Nice and crunchy wrapper with good cucumber and beef flavors to balance each other out. They have a pretty decent happy hour but we didn't make it so i could see myself coming back for that. At 6pm on a weekday it wasnt busy and easy to find a seat. Our server chris was rlly chill too so appreciate him a lot read more

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Wow! The service is so amazing. I would recommend the beef roll if you were to get anything here... it's the most flavorful of the options on the menu since everything else tends to be on the lighter side in terms of flavor. The ambiance of the place itself is insanely casual with a sit down bar in the middle of the restaurant being the main attraction inside. read more

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We had a wonderful meal at Formoosa. Ordered popcorn chicken, pork over rice and Taiwanese beef noodle shop and they all came out delish for us who enjoy a bit of spice A special shout-out to our server, Emily, who made the night. We had a few modifications to our order with our kiddo joining us, and she handled them, and made sure everything came out exactly how we'd asked. She was attentive, friendly, and never made us feel like we were being a bother. read more

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Here for the Taiwanese comfort food. The spicy wontons have a balanced heat and a great wrapper-to-filling ratio. I also got the beef noodle soup and specifically chose the wavy noodles. They hold up well in the broth though could be more chewy. The flavor profile of the beef noodles is a bit less traditional but I actually appreciated that the broth was less oily. The beef was tender, and the soft-boiled egg was a nice touch that rounded out the bowl. Overall, service was great but a bit slow for food to come out. Just a heads-up if you are driving: parking is tough. They have a small lot that is usually packed tight through the lunch and dinner rushes, so be prepared to hunt for a spot. read more

formoosa - Spicy Chili Wontons - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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A classic Taiwanese restaurant in a busy plaza, we decided to try this place out. We ordered the Taiwanese beef noodle soup and chili wontons- they were nothing special. Granted, the beef was tender, but the flavor profile was quite flat... I've had better. The chili wontons also tasted more vinegary than the chili oil flavor, not a big fan. Overall the dishes were okay. Service is friendly and the interior is clean and well-decorated with options for bar seating or some tables. Parking is a real hassle especially on the weekends but pro tip: park in the side streets for free. To note, the reason why this place has so many positive reviews is because they offer you a free non-alcoholic drink in exchange for writing a review. I should've read the reviews before coming here lol read more

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It's located in a plaza with tons of other dining and so the parking gets busy. I had to park a bit down the way and walk over to the plaza. The restaurant is pretty small. They have very few tables and bar seating. My group had to wait to get seated, but their food was worth it. Their popcorn chicken was nice and crispy. I wish there was more flavor though. The beef noodle soup was probably the best I've tried around the area. The noodles are perfectly chewy and soaks up the very flavorful broth. The broth was so delicious. The service was quick once we got seated. read more

formoosa - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here with my wife and daughter for dinner. We had a craving for beef noodle soup and the beef roll. Wound up getting those plus cucumbers, mazesoba, and a couple of "cocktails". The beef roll is the best we've had in San Diego, the beef noodle soup is too. The noodles have great texture, the beef is flavorful and the broth is great. The cocktails are soju based so are lighter and a little sweeter. The staff is always so sweet to my toddler and the service is solid. It's a casual place that mostly has bar seating so don't expect fine dining service. It's very attentive, direct, and you have all you need without the pomp and circumstance. read more

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So good! Don't skip on the wontons, the filling is so fat. Service was really good, good music and not too much of a wait. There are bar seatings and table seatings. read more

formoosa - Sesame Wontons - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Formoosa is a Taiwanese restaurant in San Diego specializing in noodles. They have bar seating and tables with a very casual setting. The service was quick and the food came out pretty fast. We recommend getting the beef rolls to start; super moist and flavorful. We tried the mazesoba, the sesame noodles, and the pork over noodles. The noodles had a super chewy texture which was perfect for the dishes and the pork was very balanced. Recommend asking for extra chili oil on the side. The prices are pretty good and definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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I tried the sesame noodles. It was absolutely delicious. They have soup and dry noodles. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

formoosa - Sesame Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food and service! We recommend the sesame noodles for a great vegetarian option. read more

formoosa - Sesame Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Everyone knows parking in convoy is terrible especially on a Friday night. The parking lot in this shopping center in also terrible. But that's all I'll say for parking 1/5 When we arrived there was just a short wait, roughly about 10minutes but it was fine because it gave us time to go through the menu. We got bar seating which was a nice vibe and plenty of table space to eat. Great lighting and also great customer service. The staff was friendly and very helpful, always making sure we were ok. I got the Taiwanese beef noodle soup which was so good. There are two options for noodles, Wavy noodles or classic straight noodles. I picked Wavy noodles and it worked out well and was delicious. The portion size is huge, I couldn't finish it so I packed it to go. The beef was torched to give it a Smokey taste. We also got the Popcorn chicken and that was also a huge portion! It was soooo good! 5/5 Also got two drinks lychee and pomelo 5/5 Overall experience 5/5 I'm going to come back forsure! read more

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Generous portions and delicious options! I truly enjoyed every bite! Service was also quick which is always a plus. read more

formoosa - Popcorn Chicken, Sesame Noodles, house special noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here after our 1st option didn't workout and I believe it was meant to be. The only downside to this location is the parking can get a little rough but it's so worth it. The vibe of the restaurant is super modern with mostly bar seating. The service was great super attentive and helpful when I asked for recommendations. Now the important part the food, I ordered the Taiwan mazesoba off recommendation between that and the Sesame noodles. The flavor was delicious the egg yolk added such a good creaminess to the dish so it is important to mix well. My boyfriend ordered the pork over rice which to be honest was our favorite, the flavor was PERFECT and we're both suckers for a jammy egg. This place already has amazing reviews but I'm just glad I can contribute in saying how delicious it is! read more

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This place has a chill vibe. Jay Chau music videos on the screen. Minimal seating and most of it is at the bar. They take reservations but not for same day. Walked in early dinner on Saturday and there's no wait. Popcorn chicken. Pretty large portion and the $14.5 starts to make more sense. Doesn't have the crispy exterior like you're used to. Spicy beef noodle soup. Good chewy texture on the noodles. Broth is not as deep as I'm used to but is salted well. Beef is charred before serving and is a little on the salty side but is pretty tender. Pretty big serving. Service is attentive read more

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Broth is flavorful, noodles perfect texture. Beef is tender! It's a small space so come early if on the weekend. The beef noodle soup is a pretty huge portion so I would recommend sharing. read more

formoosa - Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was really good and the service were great I would come back again when I'm back in San Diego again, and try more of their food. read more

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Came to formoosa with a couple of friends. I know a terrible parking experience is expected in Convoy, but formoosa is on a whole other level. The parking lot layout is odd, small, and tight, with heavy foot traffic, so expect to struggle during peak hours. formoosa itself is a pretty solid spot. The inside looks very clean and modern, and the decor makes the place feel very bright and inviting. It was not crowded at all when we arrived around 5 PM on a Tuesday. There are QR codes on the table that you can scan to view the menu on your phone. FOOD: My friends and I had mixed reviews about the food. One friend got the pork over rice and said the pork oddly tasted more like beans than meat. My other friend got the sesame noodles and enjoyed them. Taiwanese Mazesoba (3.75/5) - Tasted good and had a nice snappy texture. The flavor itself felt pretty one-dimensional and was on the salty side, even after a good mix. It felt like it was missing an element of something I couldn't quite pinpoint. I'm not mad about it, though. Scallion Pancakes (4/5) - Crispy and flaky. Came with a dipping sauce made of what I think was vinegar, chili oil, and a kind of soy sauce. SERVICE: The service was great and attentive. Waters were kept filled, and they checked up on us often. Food came out pretty fast after ordering, too. TLDR// Solid spot in Convoy, but I'm not sure if the food here totally justifies the parking lot turmoil. Wouldn't be mad at returning. read more

formoosa - Taiwanese Mazesoba - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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We ordered the Taiwanese Beef Roll, Chili Wontons, and Sesame Noodles. The beef roll was the standout by far - 1000% would order again. Super flavorful, great texture, and honestly the highlight of the meal. The chili wontons weren't spicy whatsoever and were just okay for me, and the sesame noodles were decent but didn't stand out compared to the beef roll. Service was friendly and efficient, and James and Aiden were holding down the fort and doing a good job keeping everything running smoothly. The vibe is casual but still lively enough for a fun lunch spot. They have bar seating and also serve alcoholic drinks. I'd come back again specifically for the beef rolls and to try a few other items on the menu, like the popcorn chicken and spicy beef noodle soup. read more

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Parking 3/5 -Big plaza parking lot but this is a super busy plaza with a lot of restaurants so most of the time you'll have to find parking somewhere else. Service 5/5 -Friendly staff and water was served as soon as we sat down, attentive overall. Food 5/5 -Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup $20.5, SO GOOD, wow the beef was so tender and soup was so flavorful and soothing! I liked the straight noodles more than wavy noodles because it felt denser, bouncier and just more similar to the ones I've had in Taipei. Loved the soft boiled egg and just overall PORTION SIZE, the big bowl of noodles is exactly what I look for every time I want noodles. Never change this please. They also torch it lightly before serving to give a smokey taste, I think it's a nice touch of detail. -Popcorn chicken $14.5, crispy and fragrant, very yummy no notes. -Lychee 101 $11.5 and Poomelo $11.5, both drinks were delicious!! The blend of jasmine tea and soju works sooo well, I would order again for sure! Ambiance 5/5 -Bar center with seats all around with a couple tables on the outer perimeter inside, tasteful modern interior. It feels very calm, lowkey and comfortable. read more

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Genuinely amazed at how good everything here was! The menu is small and they've seemed to perfect every item on it. My personal favorite was the Taiwanese beef rolls. The scallion pancake was perfectly sweet and savory with such flavorful and juicy beef inside. The cucumber added the perfect crunch. The pork over noodles was fantastic and packed with flavor. I loved the texture of the noodles. Last but not least, the chili wontons were fabulous with such an amazing sauce that we could not get enough of. I can't wait to return to try more off the menu. read more

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I was craving for some good Taiwanese food and stumbled upon this spot on Yelp. It caught my eye because they had some happy hour deals going on even on a Friday afternoon! Their weekday happy hour is from Mon-Friday from 2-5pm. There were select appetizers and drinks on the happy hour menu that I really wanted to try, so we headed on over. The parking lot is kinda small and shared with multiple establishments. We went on an off hour but even then, there were only a couple spots left. Here is what we tried: -Beef Roll ($13 - HH pricing / $16 - reg. price) -Beef Noodle Soup ($20.50) -Taiwanese Mazesoba ($18.50)* -Popcorn Chicken ($11.50 - HH pricing / $14.50 - reg. price)* -Pickled Cucumbers ($6.50) -Chili Wontons ($13 - HH pricing / $16.50 - reg. price) -Pomelo cocktail ($7 - HH pricing / $11.50 - reg. price) *denotes favorite item(s) The mazesoba definitely caught my eye. I love a good mazemen so I figured it was a similar dry noodle concept but with Taiwanese flavors and different noodle type. It was actually pretty good and even though I'm a die hard Taiwanese Beef Noodle soup girl, I found myself eating more of the mazesoba. This is perfect for those that aren't craving something soupy but want some flavorful noodles. I really liked that they added generous amounts of fried basil with the popcorn chicken...that's how they do it in Taiwan to make the snack more fragrant. I'm always sad when there is little to none fried basil with my popcorn chicken..portions were also very generous, no change in portion size just because it is happy hour. Overall, love the weekday happy hour deals and the generous portions. Pricing is average, but definitely take advantage of the weekday happy hour if you can. Food is comforting and yummy but other than the Mazesoba that really wowed me, everything was decent! I would come back if I'm in the area and I'm craving Taiwanese food. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, we sat at the bar with our little one. Food is amazing and there was no wait. We will come again.

Not the best for bigger groups as there is bar seating in the middle and 4 person at most tables. Should have expected it given that it's in Convoy. Food was otherwise delicious! I got the beef noodle soup which is a classic comfort food! Huge chunks of beef and tendon with rich broth. Small menu but they do it great! read more

Cozy interior, quick service, tasty food and drink. The ambient noise is the loud enough to not hear slurping but quiet enough for comfortable conversation. read more

formoosa - Beef Roll and Formoosa Sunmer - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

An amazing place I've been coming for a while. Their Taiwanese noodle soup is amazing and their beef roll is top notch. If you can, go for the wavy noodles. The Taiwanese noodle has depth, flavor and soft squishy noodles. Recently I went and our server Aden took care of us by recommending the popcorn chicken and wontons. For those of you that are struggling with parking, go down the street and there's is usually parking. read more

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Coming in I was welcomed with a beautiful environment that made it feel like home. Ambient lighting relaxes the mood, good taste in music provides a comforting feeling of good vibes, and the food was js simply delicious. I ordered taiwanese beef rolls - crispy packed with flavor, beef noodle soup and the pork over rice read more

We went for my husband's birthday. The food here is delicious. We ordered the chili wontons, Taiwanese beef noodles, popcorn chicken, Taiwan mazesoba and pork over rice. We loved everything. Aiden provided great service - very nice and friendly read more

The portions are far too small for the price. The wonton soup had only a few wontons despite costing almost $20, which felt like poor value. The food also didn't taste like authentic Taiwanese cuisine. The flavors were unusual and not very enjoyable. The wontons tasted like inexpensive frozen supermarket wontons rather than freshly made ones, and the sauce lacked depth and flavor. The braised pork over rice was overly salty but still lacked richness. The pickled cucumbers seemed under-pickled and tasted bland. Overall, I was disappointed with both the quality and value of the meal and would not recommend this restaurant. read more

formoosa - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I saw the good reviews for this place and I'm happy to say the hype lived up! We came in for happy hour and I was really happy to see that popular items were on the happy hour menu, I feel like sometimes restaurants just put lame options as happy hour but this felt really satisfying because it was stuff we were going to the restaurant to eat anyways. My favorite was definitely the beef roll. It was delicious. Tender meat. I love how the cucumbers were flavored. Everything worked together really well. James was our waiter and he was fantastic at managing everything. I am a very particular eater and like to get lots of my sauces on the side and he was so thorough and knowledgeable and I appreciated how cool he kept it every time I asked for something else to be on the side. It was cute inside. Most seating is around a bar-like high table area but the neon cow was kinda an adorable decoration that can be seen from pretty much everywhere, it was nice and cute for pictures. If you're thinking of coming here I would definitely recommend during the day and not with a large party. It's small inside and a small parking lot as well. On a weekend or for dinner I could see it being crazier because this area has lots and lots of people come through during popular times. read more

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