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    4.5 (10 reviews)

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    Popcorn Chicken - A bowl of fried popcorn chicken topped with chopped green onions is placed on a wooden table, with condiments and drinkware in the background.
    Larissa B.

    Stopped by this new Taiwanese spot on a chilly day, drawn in by the beef noodle soup. Formosa's still in its soft opening but already bustling. Staff are friendly and the cozy interior's cute, though some tables are awkwardly low. The popcorn chicken was crispy and tender. The beef noodle soup came with a generous portion of meat and perfectly stewed radish and veggies, though I wish there was more of those. The noodles were bouncy, the broth decent but not very deep. One bowl came out overly oily, but the staff handled it well and replaced it. Overall, a solid spot I'd return to--especially to try their dumplings next time.

    Vegan scallion noodles - A bowl of vegan scallion noodles with vegetables and sauce is placed on a tiled counter near a window, with chopsticks resting on top.
    Giovanni R.

    Tasty Taiwanese right off Washington! What a treat, the neighborhood needed a good dumpling spot, happy to see this open. I normally don't go to soft launches I'm not invited to but I was fasting so had the patience to wait in line this time. Very worth it! Have seen this building as a fee other shops but this feels right. Calm relaxed tones with patches of plants and dark greens give it a soothing ambiance. It was obviously packed, but I can imagine it more low key for next time. I got the vegan scallion noodles and king oyster mushrooms. Figured I'd save the dumplings for next time. Noodles were very tasty with a savory/sweet sauce. A little al dente but I'm giving the chefs a lot of grace because of how quick they had to be. It could have used some more veggies tbh, but the tofus was really tasty. I enjoy the mushrooms, super crunchy and a good bite. Never had cubes KOM before so it was nice. The chilli sauce I forgot to ask for in the beginning but it was really tasty and a nice kick. I'll be back to check out the dumplings when it's calmed down but glad to have another heavy hitting spot nearby. This is the second location, apparently the original is in Bushwick. So congrats to the team for expanding and continuing the dream. Be back soon!

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    Truly delicious dumplings--so delicious and juicy. Can't wait to come back and try more. Also super helpful counter service.

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    5 months ago

    Delicious food, friendly staff. The dumplings are delicious! Highly recommend.......................

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    7 months ago

    I had the vegetable dumplings.... so delicious. Very authentic Taiwanese food! I stopped in for lunch, and I'll be back!

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    BierWax - Outdoor patio space

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    Prospect Heights

    I visited BierWax for an impromptu happy hour with friends. On such a cool evening, the covering…read moreover the outdoor seating area was appreciated. Since I was not planning to indulge too much, I opted to sip on a cider. It was my second time here, the first time being on a Sunday when there was a DJ, and that was a great time too. BierWax may just become my new watering hole.

    BierWax is a craft beer and vinyl record listening bar that opened in Brooklyn, New York in 2017…read more It was founded by DJ and record collector Chris Maestro. Born in Queens to a Guyanese father and a Dominican mother, Maestro grew up in Flushing, Queens with a fervent love for hip-hop. He started DJing in his early 20s and has collected records obsessively ever since, particularly in genres that gave rise to hip-hop: funk, soul and jazz. He was bitten by the craft beer bug during a trip to Hong Kong in 2005, and his search for new brews led him to craft beer festivals and brewery tours. Early on, Maestro noticed that there weren't a lot of people of color at craft breweries or craft beer bars. He longed to open his own space where people like him could feel right at home and discover new beer in the process. In addition to BierWax's finely curated tap list, the bar is also home to over 5,000 vinyl records. The bar frequently hosts guest DJs as well. BierWax has a strict "No Requests Please" policy--not because of "High Fidelity"-style snobbery, but because there are just too many records⁠ to manage. If every customer made a request, the bar would need a dedicated team just to comb through the stacks. And then who would pour the beer? I visited BierWax this past summer while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and this was my second stop of the day. Craft beer and vinyl are two of my favorite loves, so I felt right at home here. Not only was I impressed by the craft beer selection but also the enormous amount of vinyl records adorning the shelves on the wall. There was a great playlist going during my visit and the bartender on duty was a really cool guy who engaged in some great conversation with me. I enjoyed pours of The Seed's "As Simple As Renewal?" (Kellerbier) and The Drowned Lands' "Summer Terra" (Double New England IPA). Both of them were fantastic! Although craft beer bars that feature vinyl are becoming more common now, BierWax is a place that is truly special. I highly recommend this bar to craft beer and/or vinyl aficionados and I really hope to return!

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    Prospect Heights

    Overall rating: 4.8…read more Super cute spot near the Brooklyn museum. I already knew it was going to be a great place just by the other reviews, but I wasn't sure if it was going to be snooty or anything. Super chill, but very popular! My friend and I got lucky and got seats at the bar, but I could totally come here solo which is why I like it a lot! Beer is crafted and good. It's a tad bit bright but looks like people come to work, read a book or hang. The staff was really nice and I like how simple the menu is. I don't think I'd eat any snacks here, but I can try it out when I come back. Such a good find & highly reco!

    One star review for hospitality. It's nearly 90 degree weather and I ended up taking a seat at one…read moreof their outside tables to eat lunch in the shade. Within 5 minutes, one of the employees comes outside to ask if I want to buy a drink. However, I'm almost finished with my lunch and answer no thanks, only for the employee to say in a huff, "Well, next time you should buy something if you want to use our seating." While I understand that as your business, you have the right to do this, it really just comes off as rude and condescending, turning what would've been a nonexistent interaction into a negative one that has completely soured my attitude toward this establishment. Considering that this establishment had roughly a dozen tables and 24 seats with only 4 seats or so occupied when I was around and I wasn't interfering with business on a slow afternoon, there shouldn't have been a problem with simply letting bygones be bygones. If this is what New Yorkers consider hospitality and acceptable behavior, no wonder people from most other states consider the population to be rude.

    Formosa - taiwanese - Updated May 2026

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