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

Formosa is a solid spot for some Taiwanese comfort food. I tried the cucumber salad, popcorn chicken, and chicken dumplings, and overall enjoyed everything. The spice level on the dishes leaned more toward that numbing mala (Sichuan-style) spice rather than an intense heat. If you like that tingling, numbing sensation, you'll probably enjoy it. The cucumber salad was also a nice addition. It was refreshing and honestly just nice to have some vegetables alongside the heavier dishes. Overall, a tasty meal and a good spot to try if you're craving Taiwanese flavors. read more

Good Taiwanese food in Brooklyn! My husband and I usually go to 886 but with congestion pricing, we were very happy to find another good Taiwanese spot in Brooklyn. We ordered the beef noodle soup, pork chop over braised pork rice, pork chive dumplings, and cucumber salad. The beef noodle soup and pork chive dumplings were our top two favorites from everything we ordered today. The beef was on the chewy side and I liked how they added radish and carrot, which reminded me of what my mom cooks at home. Their pork chive dumplings were delicious. We got the pan-fried version which added a nice crispy texture on the outside. It also had vermicelli inside, which is how many authentic Taiwanese dumplings are made. The dumpling skin was very thin too! read more

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An absolute gem and a great addition to Washington Ave/Underhill. It's nice to see more options like this down the block from my job. Their fried oyster mushrooms are amazing. Chicken dumplings are equally amazing. And what is even better is their braised beef soup!!! My little one likes their popcorn chicken. Whatever you get, it feels very homey, has those traditional East Asian flavors, and it's all sure to make you feel good! It's a small place with plenty of seating. But since it's a small place; you definitely have to beat the crowd (if there is one) to get a seat. When I've gone, it's never been crowded so I've always found a seat. The place gives more of a "grab and go" type of feel or like a casual cafe where you can get a small bite and hang a bit. All in all, a wonderful place to be and to eat. read more

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Between eating in and ordering takeout, I have tried nearly everything on Formosa's menu. Bottom line: this is a solid option for satisfying Taiwanese food in the area. Some dishes are better than others, such as the Lu Ro Fan and popcorn oyster mushrooms. The beef noodles come with a generous amount of tender beef, but I don't love the broth (personal preference). The dumplings are OK. They are not going to blow you away, but you will not be disappointed to eat them. Although not perfectly authentic, the lu rou fan is wonderfully fatty and flavorful, and you will want to finish the whole dish. The new pork cutlet dishes, on the other hand, are a bit dry. Spicy cucumbers are always a hit, although a bit overpriced for what they are. The service is perfectly adequate and the inside seating is plentiful for individuals or small groups to eat a quick meal. A nice casual dining option for the area. read more

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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. read more

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

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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! read more

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The beef noodle soup is good, and it's a hearty portion with plenty of beef. I might come back just for that. And then I'd probably get the popcorn chicken and popcorn mushrooms, too, because even though they are overcooked and nowhere near as good as a mediocre popcorn chicken you could find in Taiwan, they are salty and addictive. The dumplings are huge and handmade and interesting... but just not my jam. We got two orders, one fried and one steamed, and you could barely tell the difference between the two. The lu rou fan was terrible, though. What's with using long grain rice instead of short or medium grain sticky rice, as is done in Taiwan? The long grain rice could not stand up to the pork sauce, so it was just mushy and weird. I guess if I didn't know any better, I might think it was at least tasty... but if you've had enough lu rou fan to know what it's supposed to be like, this version will really, really miss the mark. read more

It was pretty busy on a Thursday night. You order, then find a table. It did get pretty packed that at one point I noticed a few groups waiting for a table and their food came before they found one (awkward!). The staff did step in and had 2 seperate groups at one table. My friend and I got the kimchi dumplings, popcorn chicken, sesame noodles, and lou rou fan. The kimchi dumplings, lou rou fan and popcorn chicken were good, but not great. The sesame noodles were lacking in flavor - I'm not sure what it was missing but it tasted better with the chili powder they have on the table. Not sure I would come again if I'm in town, maybe for the lou rou fan... read more

Formosa - Sesame noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Happy to have this dumpling house in the neighborhood! The dumplings were flavorful and filled - not all dough. The staff was lovely! Looking forward to trying other menu items and will definitely be back. read more

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