Really tasty. I tried the scallion noodles, vegetable dumplings, century egg with tofu, and Taiwanese mochi. The noodles were my favorite dish - hearty and flavorful, with a pleasant texture and plenty of aromatic flavor. The dumplings were pan fried, with a well seasoned filling and slightly crispy texture. The century egg and tofu was nice, with strong flavors from the egg balancing against the mild tofu. And the mochi was a nice and simple sweet end to the meal. My partner also enjoyed the la rou fan. The bill came to $72 after tax and tip, which is pretty reasonable for the huge quantity of food (we definitely ordered too much). For sure worth a try. read more

Formosa - Scallion Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I hate giving restaurants bad reviews but the food in this place is awful. It's basically pre made food thrown together. The scallion noodles were just noodles & soy sauce. I hope you like it but if you like good decent food this place is not it. read more

I've eaten here multiple times specifically for the beef noodle soup, and unfortunately the meat quality has been extremely inconsistent. On more than one visit, the beef contained large amounts of sinew and cartilage that were not properly rendered. This isn't just a texture preference -- it's connective tissue that would normally break down if the meat were braised long enough. I've attached a photo showing what was served. The first time this happened, I mentioned it to the staff, and they agreed the meat quality was poor and told me management had instructed them to serve it anyway. The next couple of visits were much better, so I assumed the issue had been addressed. However, on my most recent visit, the same problem returned. When I raised it again, the woman at the front told me that this was "edible for all of us in the back" and suggested it was a personal issue rather than a preparation or quality problem. I'm not expecting premium cuts, but when a dish relies on long-braised beef, excessive cartilage and sinew shouldn't be the norm -- especially when staff themselves have acknowledged the issue in the past. Consistency and how feedback is handled really matter, and unfortunately this experience left me hesitant to order the dish again. read more

Formosa - Taiwanese Beef Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Please support this business! I am Taiwanese and this place blew me with nostalgia. The service is also insanely nice. Ambiance is super cute too good for first and solo dates. if you want the real Taiwanese order: pork belly bao and cold tofu and century egg, and signature pork (or with cabbage) dumplings if you want something more and hot. Or beef noodle soup if you want the temperature and broth. Happy eating! read more

I came here for a quick small bite and it wasn't a bad spot! The interior of the restaurant is cozy, casual, and a bit homey. You order at the counter, are given a number, and the food is brought out to your table once it's ready. I got their popcorn chicken and their pan-fried pork dumplings. Both dishes were good but nothing spectacular. Although the portion and quality of the popcorn was good, I wish there was more seasoning and basil leaves as it felt a bit bland. The dumplings were also okay and I wish it came with additional sauce to dip in on the side. Overall, good spot for some quick Taiwanese food in the area. read more

Formosa - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cute and spacious spot. Beef Noodle Soup cured my cravings but it's a bit on the bland side, which can be more flavorful. Popcorn Chicken was a bit lack in flavor. read more

Formosa - Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My husband ordered delivery from here a few weeks ago--I hadn't known we were in the delivery area (we're in Crown Heights) but was excited to try. We go the Lu rou fan (braised pork and rice), beef noodle soup, and fried pork dumplings. Everything was delicious. Reminded me of Taiwan. I had heard that they were opening another location in Prospect Heights and was thrilled that they had a soft opening this weekend! We went today and ordered fried seafood dumplings, lu rou fan again (my husband's favorite), and popcorn chicken. Omg. I had forgotten how good Taiwanese popcorn chicken is. Crispy and savory. Everything was delicious and fresh. Loved the casual vibe of the space. So excited to have a Taiwanese restaurant within walking distance!! read more

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For some reason it's just so difficult to find impressive and affordable Taiwanese food in New York. While this isn't the most price friendly the food is impressive! This place has an interesting ambiance of bar vs cafe shop combination. The round tables - reminds me of the family style round table you'd see at authentic dim sum places. Taiwanese food is commonly enjoyed family style so grab a couple of friends to dine here! We ordered a couple items to share: - Popcorn chicken 9/10 - Ru Lou Fan, braised pork rice with tofu 10/10 - Fried oyster mushroom 10/10 - Winter melon tea (Perfect for the summer ;)) The highlight was the braised pork rice. I love the Ru Lou Fan when it has an equality distribution of lean pork and pork belly. Traditionally people like to use majority the pork belly part but while delicious, it's too fatty and guilty for me. The side dishes paired are also very essential. I really liked how they served the dish with bakchoy, braised egg, dried tofu, and most importantly the yellow pickled daikon (classic!). I'm drooling now thinking about this dish - it's definitely my favorite ru lou fan in New York. The friend oyster mushroom is a popular night market snack. It's so guilty but delicious! Once you get the first bite, you can't stop reaching for another. The seasoning is similar to what you would expect for Taiwanese peppercorn chicken. Don't forget to grab a winter melon tea especially this hot summer! It's not super sweet and is the perfect sip with your savory bites. I highly recommend anyone to visit this charming and quirky place! read more

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I haven't even finished my food and I'm writing this review. Everything about this place ROCKS. The fried oyster mushroom might be the best thing I've ever put into my mouth. The fried veggie dumplings are so flavorful they don't even need sauce (but they're even better with it). The ambiance is amazing I'm obsessed with the style of tables although I did takeout so I definitely need to go back to experience the interior. The worker with long hair was really nice and friendly! I've lived in the area for two years and never visited and I'm so regretful I didn't come earlier because I LOVE this. They need more exposure because their location is kind of hidden. Worth the trek. read more

If you like short reviews: food: excellent, people: excellent, space: excellent; for a longer analysis of the excellent formosa read along: I know not what has compelled me, but dumplings have been my primary craving of late. When I tell you this place is dangerous, I mean DANGEROUS. I got some pan friend dumplings (chicken and chive) with their noodles. Let's start with the noodles: perfect amount of spice. Creamy, and enough broth to keep everything loose and free. The bok choy has great crunch with the excellent sesame flavor. The dumplings are elite. So good. Bursting with flavor. A bit crunchy on the griddled sides and the others still soft, doughy. Every bite was perfection. They had 2 folks working with a semi open kitchen. The counter worker was full of life and super energetic. I was loving it. It was mid afternoon so it was a bit slow but all who entered were greeted with excitement. The vibes are great. It is a pretty low key spot. Great to study, go on a fun quiet date and just vibe. Love love love! read more

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Food is terrific especially beef noodles and pork belly with rice . Service is superb . read more

Formosa - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum great food great winter melon tea good music good prices good vibes cute seating gotta go agai

Really great beef noodle soup. Solid lu ro fan too but could be saucier (I got takeout though so maybe it's saucier in person?). Decent amount of meat for both. Would come back! And maybe try the popcorn chicken. read more

A small but unassuming shop around the corner, Formosa brings hip but authentic Taiwanese cuisine to Bushwick. Once you enter, don't expect to get seated right away - walk up to the counter to order! If you decide to dine in, let the friendly staff know and they'll bring your order right to your table. Pork and chive dumplings: 5/5, these dumplings were huge! Definitely a big enough portion for me. Thin crispy skin, subtly spicy and sweet soy glaze and filled to the brim. They did not skimp on the filling Honestly wished I lived closer so I get to eat here more often - definitely would recommend to stop by here for a visit, especially if you're a dumpling connoisseur ‍ kk thanks for reading read more

Formosa - Chive with pork dumplings - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

New spot in Bushwick serving Taiwanese cuisine in a very modern but warm ambiance. Food was fairly mediocre, we had the Lu Ro Fan which was not very warm, and was mostly rice with a minimal amount of meat, tofu, and vegetables. The dumplings were fairly good though. Staff were all friendly and cheerful. Prices are fairly high for the area, all the rice and noodle dishes are $15+ and the portion sizes are not large. read more

Formosa - Lu ro fan - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have had these dumplings in my freezer for four months the pork and chive or scallion. I don't remember which one I just cooked them and they were absolutely delicious. I love this place. I wish they would open in Carol Gardens on Columbia Street. read more

What a cute little spot! The ambiance is super lowkey and quirky- with an array of different chairs and mismatched silverware. The menu is quite simple but yummy. We had the popcorn chicken, fried king oyster mushroom, and spicy kimchi with pork (just a heads up the spicy kimchi with pork is dumplings!) The dishes are quite small but fun to share with friends. It's a nice place to get a snack and yap. You pretty much order at the counter and then find a seat. The best thing about the place is really jut the vibes. It feels super trendy and cool- my friends and I said it'd be a cute spot to go on a date. read more

Formosa - Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food and service. Decorations are more traditional/ back in the days. Street parking can be a bit challenge depending on when you visit the area. read more

Service: 4/5 Food: 3.8/5 Ambiance: chill vibes w cute earthy + plant-focused decor Small dumpling focused menu that's kinda pricy imo. Quiet on weekday. Bus your own tables, but they'll your bring food to you. Free water station. Food is fresh + made to order, so it's a bit of a wait. Also, holds up for takeout. What I Ordered: - Seafood Dumplings: comes w a not really spicy chili sauce. good, but will stick w pork/chicken next time - Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken: snack sized. more crunchy than crispy. well seasoned. good on its own or w sauce read more

Great food with great service and a lot of space for seating. You can't go wrong with any dish here!

I'd rate Formosa four and a half stars. Tawainese dumpling shop. We shared the signature pork dumplings and the chicken and cabbage. We had them pan seared and topped with their signature sauce and scallions. Nice sear on the dumplings. They were generously stuffed and held together well without being overly doughy. We also shared the fried mushrooms. These had a super crispy texture. If you're a fan of chicharrones, then you'll want to try these fried mushrooms. Service was quick and helpful. There was one gender neutral restroom. Atmosphere was casual. read more

An awesome hidden gem in Bushwick, this is must-visit if you're in the area. Ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and House Dumplings and it was amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

Got the seafood and celery dumplings, pork with napa cabbage dumplings, beef noodle soup, lu rou fan, and popcorn chicken to share among three people. The popcorn chicken was wonderful, definitely a great one in the city. Would definitely recommend. The dumplings are definitely also a star and also very big in size, so very worth it. The beef noodle soup and lu rou fan are good as well, but this can depend on someone's own preferences for them. read more

I wouldn't necessarily call this restaurant authentic or the highest quality, but it's always nice to see more Asian-focused restaurants in Bushwick as someone who enjoys Asian food myself. The service and setting is great. Warm and comforting place for a friend catch-up or little date. My favorite is the Winter Melon Tea!! read more

Formosa - Taiwanese Beef Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Trekked out to Bushwick to visit the recently opened @formosa.dumplings and it's now one of my favorite Taiwanese place in NYC! Even though they specialize in dumplings, everything was yummy and the decor is super cute! read more

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Absolutely love Formosa. Delicious food, super friendly chill service and great overall vibes. This is a go-to when I want to catch up with my 28 yo kid and we both love the place. read more

I ordered this in the other night when I was sick from my covid booster and man, it was just what I needed! I miss a good scallion oil noodle all the time and these are the best I've found in the area. The noodles are delicious and toothsome but the sauce is really where it's at- perfectly balanced and salty. Topped with tofu and a crispy egg it also has some nice protein. Every element is delicious and it's a good portion. Will definitely be ordering again! read more

tasty solid dumplings with a perfect fry water from a large fishbowl love the decor simple service and menu read more

Decided to grab some appetizers for my lunch and read the reviews on this place. It seemed to be a nice cozy environment where people come to eat and do work. I ordered the Signature dumplings and the popcorn chicken. I'd rate the Signature dumplings a 3.8/5, I feel like the taste is there, but I personally don't think that it really matches the price that it's listed for. I'd rate the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken a 4.2/5, I personally like eating popcorn chicken from different places and the flavor on this one was pretty authentic in my opinion. I would definitely come back to try out their actual dishes! read more

Best pork bun in NYC! Everything is homemade and you can feel the love in every bite! The Kimchi dumplings are also one of my faves! And they support local businesses. Their sake is from Kato which is close by. Come for the vibe, enjoy the warmth and come back, again and again! Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Love this place! This is a great addition to the neighborhood. I love the ambiance and the staff is super friendly. It's a great spot for just hangout for some food and chat with friends. I ordered two orders of dumpling, an order of the popcorn chicken, and the winter melon drink. The dumplings are super juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The popcorn chicken was also good -- perfect fried and crispy. I would come back and try for the lu rou fan and other stuff in the menu. Over a 5/5! Super cool spot. read more

Formosa - Super yummy dumplings! Love it! - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came in for dinner with friends who had lived in Taiwan for 5+ years and they said the food was pretty decent. We had gotten the Beef Noodles, Lu Rou Fan, Popcorn Chicken and the Century Egg with Tofu. The popcorn chicken was so good, a definite MUST! The Lu Rou Fan was good but missing something, we asked for some chili oil and poured it completely on and it helped hit the spot. The beef noodle was pretty authentic but not my favorite. I think I was surprised that they used knife cut noodles instead of rice noodles. Otherwise, very tasty! They really missed the century egg with tofu and said it reminded them a lot of Taiwan but personally can skip for me. Either way a good spot and I'm excited for it to solidify it's spot in Bushwick. I actually told my parents who live in the neighborhood about it the next day and we are excited to visit. We needed a good Chinese food spot! read more

Cozy, delicious, & nostalgic. Formosa serves up some classic taiwanese eats in a super cute cafe style setting. I loved the mochi! read more

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walked into the restaurant and felt immediately transported to retro cafe! the bar area was so green + perfect counter spaces for seating. order at the counter (servers are super helpful in giving their recs) and find a spot at one of the tables! there's many seating options inside. for a party of 2, we were pretty hungry and ordered: - scallion oil noodles - taiwanese pork bun - pork and chive dumplings (recommended as a classic from server) - beef noodle soup - winter melon bubble milk tea - taiwanese mochi the pork bun transported me to nostalgia -- the mix of the sweet peanuts paired with the fatty pork and pickled mustard greens was AMAZING! The bun itself was perfectly steamed. the pork and chive dumplings definitely felt like something I would eat growing up -- I liked the noodles inside! crispy skirts, thin skin -- a very good texture. the scallion oil noodles were good -- it paired well with the chili powder provided at the table. very filling, light flavor, and shallots were great addition. the star of the show was the beef noodle soup -- cannot describe how rich the soup was with taste!! the meat was perfectly tender / melt in your mouth, noodles were bouncy texture, broth flavorful and aromatic, and the daikon and carrots were perfectly cooked. we ended up ordering the mochi for dessert after we ate, which took ~15 mins but was worth the wait! the mochi wasn't too sweet, and they covered it with black sesame and sweet peanuts. the winter melon bubble milk tea was a refreshing addition -- although on the sweeter side, it was very enjoyable and addicting so very exciting to find a good Taiwanese restaurant -- will be back!!! we were unable to order the popcorn fried chicken as they were out :( read more

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Food was a little pricy but yummy. The lu rou fan came with dou gan (I think bean curd in english), egg, and a single bok choy. The rice itself was a little more soggy than I would have liked, but overall the bowl was well made. The dumplings were fried nicely and came with flavorful sauce and toppings. You're expected to mostly self serve and get your own water / bus the table after. The restaurant was well decorated and had a nice casual dining vibe. read more

Formosa - Pork dumplings - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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New Taiwanese Dumpling spot in Bushwick. Fast casual type restaurant with cozy living room vibes. For starters got the popcorn chicken, it was crispy, juicy and delicious. For main I got the beef noodle soup. Generous portion, meat was very tender and the noodles were crossed between hand pulled noodles and mafaldine pasta (had a nice bite to it). Broth was light and savory (highly recommend). Of course had to also get the dumplings. I got the pan seared pork and chive dumplings. Comes with 8 pieces and the dumplings are on the larger end. All I can say is maillard perfection, excellent dumplings! They also have assorted Taiwanese drinks, I was recommended a root beer called Hey Song Sarsaparilla (if you're a fan of root beer it's a must try). read more

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I really enjoyed my time here but I don't know if it was OUTSTANDING enough for me to go out of my way for it. The food is good, definitely met my expectations for Taiwanese food, and I really enjoyed the broth of the beef noodle soup. I wish the noodles were wider though so that it couple pick up more soup but still pretty good. The service is solid and the restaurant kind of has a little bit of a vintage vibe to it. Again, just not sure I'm willing to go out of my way for it. read more

Really a 3.5 -- Meets expectations, worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood. We really liked the popcorn chicken & dumplings; well stuffed and pretty authentic. Lu rou fan was just okay, I don't like my rice to be overdone and I find that it's often the case with this specific dish anywhere. My husband enjoyed his scallion noodles, he added a side of beef belly to it. 4 dishes were more than enough for the two of us; we were stuffed all day. That said, slightly overpriced for what it is, since there's no table service and you bus your own table. Total came up to around $70 (incl a beer). Counter service was friendly and cheerful, food came out promptly. A cute spot with lovely well-cared for plants. read more

Wow so yummy!!!!!!! Bestie and I partook in the signature pork dumplings, spicy kimchi and pork dumplings, some boba tea, and beef noodle. Everything came out nicely and pretty quick! Very cute inside too with lots of different seating options and it felt homey and comfortable:) read more

Formosa - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

rec: beef noodle soup, specialty dumplings, lu rou fan, winter melon tea executed very well! love the interior which feels very homely. one of the best beef noodle soups I've had and this is coming from someone who is usually disappointed with beef noodle soup. the broth was flavorful, meat large and tender, sizeable portions read more