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Wanted an easy dinner with the family. We went here as the prices are fair and it's no fuss, you…read moreget what you would expect from boba shop food. I ordered the minced pork with mushroom on top of rice. The portions were pretty good for the price, it's reminisce of pricing from a decade ago (times are changing). The food was properly seasoned, I wish I had more of the pickled veggie to go with it, but I got what I paid for ($12). It's above average in terms of value and portions, could be better but their dishes aren't complicated, so it'll taste much like something you can whip up at home - so there's that! I would come back and check out some of their other items.

For years, Simbala has been the go-to spot for Taiwanese food in Arcadia. Other places have come…read moreand gone, but none really felt like a true alternative--until Monja Taiker. Monja has more of a Taiwanese market vibe, both in the decor and the menu. You'll still find the classics like beef noodle soup, sausage rice d, and shaved ice, but there is a bigger focus on fried snacks and noodle dishes. The food is good, the staff is friendly, and it's a welcome addition to the Arcadia food scene.

Pictures of food stalls, possibly in Taiwan

Popcorn Chicken Rice Dish 鹽酥雞飯

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The famous red grain pork

Yi Mei

3.8(783 reviews)

0.6 mi

Yi Mei specializes in Taiwanese Breakfast. Place the order at the cashier and take a seat…read more Couple of highlights include: 1. Fan Tuan 2. Hot Soybean 3. Beef Noodle Soup They have spicy sauce in the front.

I am not trying to put this place down, but a Daikon Pastry from the delivery order I placed this…read moremorning turned my stomach up and down. This may be an isolated case of selling rotten food, but I feel it should be known.

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Inside of rice roll

La Sinbala

4.0(1.8k reviews)

1.6 mi

*** Credit cards accepted over $30 ***…read more Sinbala is one of the most iconic and long-established Taiwanese restaurants in Los Angeles and the flagship restaurant has been around for 20+ years. This is my go-to place if I ever crave actual authentic Taiwanese comfort food. Although the restaurant closed its secondary location in Rowland Heights and had a rumored change of ownership right before COVID, this flagship location is still here to stay. The original founder Linda used to work at Wan Chun Taiwanese Food before opening Sinbala. [Parking]: The parking lot can be packed during busy hours, but I had no issue finding an available spot on Sunday at 5:30 PM. [Atmosphere]: Casual dine-in setup and you are not exactly coming here to vibe but rather to enjoy good Taiwanese comfort food. [Menu]: The signature dish to order here for 1st timer is definition #1 Sausage Rice as their Taiwanese sausage is their claim to fame item. While Yelp's top highlighted items include #36 Popcorn Chicken and #2 Fried Pork Chop (all solid picks), I am a sucker on their noodle bowls such as #24 Beef Noodle Soup and #18 Pork Stew Noodle Soup. As a general rule of thumb, The general rule of thumb is their menu has picture of featured items and those are the one to get. The signature dish to order here for a 1st timer is definitely #1 Sausage Rice as their Taiwanese sausage is their claim-to-fame item. While Yelp's top highlighted items include #36 Popcorn Chicken and #2 Fried Pork Chop (all solid picks), I am a sucker for their noodle bowls such as #24 Beef Noodle Soup and #18 Pork Stew Noodle Soup. The general rule of thumb is any dishes with pictures on the menu = featured items. *** #25 Steamed mini pork bun (aka XLB prep takes 15 minutes - 10 pieces for $16.29): The XLB here had thick skin and was not super juicy, but it had an excellent flavor profile. #1 Sinbala Sausage Rice ($15.38): This remains the classic dish to order and is still one of the best Taiwanese sausages in LA and Orange County. #18 Pork Stew Noodle Soup ($15.38): If a restaurant sells any stew noodle soups, then you know that's a legit Taiwanese restaurant. The flavor profile really hit the spot and reminded me of the same stew noodle soup I had from Taiwan street vendors. *** This still remains one of my top Taiwanese restaurants in Southern California as there are fewer and fewer legit Taiwanese restaurants in Los Angeles / Orange County now.

SinBala - Arcadia…read more SinBala is one of the rare Taiwanese restaurants that has stood the test of time. I grew up eating here. There used to be several locations across Southern California, and I'm glad the Arcadia location is still here. Every visit brings back memories. I come for the Taiwanese classics that are becoming harder to find. The popcorn chicken is still one of my favorites--crispy, fragrant, and seasoned the way Taiwanese street vendors do it. The Taiwanese meatball soup is comforting, and the Taiwanese sausage always reminds me of night markets back home. What I appreciate most is that SinBala doesn't just serve street food. It brings those familiar flavors into a warm, home-style setting. It's nostalgic without trying too hard. Before you leave, save room for dessert. Their shaved ice is a must. I always recommend the brown sugar shaved ice topped with five mochi or boba. It's refreshing, not overly sweet, and the perfect ending to a meal. Taiwanese food is often overshadowed by other regional Chinese cuisines, but places like SinBala remind me how unique it really is. Simple, comforting, and full of character. I'm grateful this little piece of Taiwan is still here.

Spicy beef noodle soup

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Spicy beef noodle soup

Xiang Ji Arcadia 祥記傳家

4.2(207 reviews)

0.5 mi

Braised 3 treasures noodle. Last time I had this bombastic noodle soup was in Taiwan…read more Pretty chill to see it here. Noodle is nice and bouncy, just as I remember it. The 3 treasures meat gave that variety of texture i was looking for in eating beef noodle soup with different texture and flavor. Each chew feels different. Will definitely be back again!

I'm a fan of Xiang Ji. I think the food and service is great…read more FOOD Signature Dry Noodles - good taste and texture. The cold noodles are nice in the current hot weather. Premium Braised Beef Noodles - the beef quality is great. You get tender beef and tendon. The noodles and broth are great too. INSIDE It's very simple inside. It also seemed clean when I went. SERVICE Friendly and helpful PARKING Large, shared parking lot (free). I didn't have issues but I think the lot can fill up during busy hours.

Gets busy on weekends. Seating area.

百頁豆腐、滷蛋

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紅燒牛肉三寶麵

All In Cafe

4.2(188 reviews)

13.8 mi

Authentic mom and pop Taiwanese restaurant…read more The Taiwanese beef noodle soup was one of the better ones we've had! Beef was soo tender and soup was very flavorful without being too salty. The popcorn chicken was also sooo good! Lightly crispy exterior and soft tender chicken inside. The seasoning was flavorful with the five spice and wasn't salty. The minced beef over rice was solid too but we liked the other two more.

This time, I went to Mudan with my family, and we ordered several dishes to share. The…read moresalt-and-pepper chicken was really good--the outside was crispy while the meat inside was still tender. The pork intestines and blood cake dish was also very flavorful, with plenty of aroma and just the right taste to go with rice. The beef noodle soup had a smooth, comforting broth, and the stir-fried dishes were all well-seasoned and went really well with rice. Overall, everyone enjoyed the meal, and the portions were just right. It's a good place to order several different dishes and share with a group. The staff were also friendly, and everything from ordering to serving went smoothly. The food had that familiar Taiwanese flavor and was very comforting. I hadn't had this kind of Taiwanese food in a long time, so I left feeling quite satisfied. I'd definitely come back again when I have the chance.

Good tender pork chop

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Simmered Combination (Beef, Beef Tendon, Pig Ears, Bean Curd and Seaweed)

Golden Leaf

4.1(395 reviews)

5.3 mi

Ordered: -Minced pork…read more -Popcorn chicken -Fried sausage -Spinach -Cucumber Pro: -Everything was fresh and delicious! Our favorite was the oyster pancake -Food can come out quite quickly! -Friendly staff & clean interior Con: -Small seating so you may need to wait on a busy night

Two Haiku Review:…read more Taiwanese classics For a low price. Tried oyster Omelette, turkey rice, and popcorn chicken-- Liked them all! Note: portions are on the smaller side.

Pickled cabbage

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Braised pork belly dice bowl

Lu's Garden

Very yummy food. Love their sweet potato congee!!…read more Definitely try their eggplant, spicy w/ spicy and pan fried egg with dry radish!

The food was delicious, portions were generous, and the service was friendly. Love the unlimited…read moreporridge refills. Will definitely come back!

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Momo Bistro & Bakery

3.6(134 reviews)

0.6 mi

Most of so called Taiwanese restaurants are for snack food or street food. It's so hard to find…read moreTaiwanese banquet cuisine, so every time we are in LA, we stop by here. This spot is the closest to the authentic Taiwanese food we can find within in California and Nevada. Comparing to Cantonese food or Sichuan food, Taiwanese cuisine is on the light and healthy side, not oily or salty. Below are some must orders: Kidney and chicken testicle in sesame oil broth. They make the freshest kidney and not overcooked! Chicken roll. They homemade it on site, super juicy and delicious. COD with chili paste. Very flavor and really juicy fish. Eel sticky rice. We added salted duck yolk which enhanced the flavor and presentation. Intestines. They do not have the authentic vinaigrette flavor but still good. I have been craving for the slow braised trotter with bamboo (bamboo is actually the highlight of this dish), so I pre-ordered it. It's a big portion for 10 people. Taro dessert. Not too sweet and not greasy but just a perfect combo for the dessert. It's very spacious inside, nice and clean. Easy and pretty of parking in the lot as well.

First time here for the end-year party with my coworkers. A very crowded place with a group of…read morefriendly staffs and the owner. All dishes are freshly made with generous portions. There were total 10 of us and we were so full afterwards. My favorite dishes are the BBQ eel sticky rice, angus steak and the egg soup. Very flavorful and appealing.

Host 120 people party here

Egg plant with basil

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Kejia Veggie and squid

Ding's Garden

4.1(399 reviews)

1.8 mi

I have been a long time fan of Ding's Garden. I went to their original location in Rowland Heights…read moremany moons ago but have been only returning to their Arcadia location. There's so many good items on their menu but here are my usual go to: *XLB - juicy and full of flavor. definitely tastes great eating it fresh *fried pork chop (appetizer) - perfect portion size and crunch. *shanghai noodles - my kids love this dish and we usually have to order 2. *shrimp fried rice - this one is a good portion size and tastes great. *pan fried wontons - this is my hubby's favorite. we like to dip this with the XLB dipping sauce. this is surprisingly pretty juicy too so be prepared for it to burst. If you can't tell by now, this is a great go to spot to fill the belly and not break the bank. Staff are really nice and on top of it. A clean establishment and this Yelper definitely gives it 2 thumbs up. Tips: Indoor seating only. Accepts credit card. Restroom available for customers. Ask for the sweet chili oil. That's the best, that they keep in a cold fridge. Made fresh and is a great addition to your dishes. Parking is shared with other local businesses i.e. Vons, subway, Yifang, etc.

My friend and I were craving Taiwanese food and came across this spot. We ordered the beef roll,…read morebeef noodle soup and the pork chop fried rice (not pictured, was too hungry). All of the dishes tasted so good. It had a comforting feeling to it. My favorite was the pork chop fried rice. The fried rice had wok hei to it and was flavorful. It didn't just taste like rice and eggs. The pork chop was also very tender! My friend's favorite was the beef noodle soup. He's Taiwanese and ranks this as one of the best ones he's ever had! The beef noodle soup was also flavorful and they give a good amount of tender beef pieces. The beef roll was just okay. The dough could've been a bit thicker and crunchier. It had the texture of a tortilla instead. Service was excellent! The server was quick and attentive. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating inside and parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would come back and would also recommend!

Onion pancake

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Beef roll

Ahgoo's Kitchen

3.9(282 reviews)

3.0 mi

This family-owned restaurant is best known for its sesame onion bread. We love it so much that…read morewe're willing to drive an hour and a half just for that !! They make it fresh in limited quantities, and it sells out fast. Definitely call ahead to reserve/order it, so you don't miss out. Some of our other favorites are the shredded pork with bean curd, fried yellowtail, and Ji Tsai fish soup. Everything we've tried has been delicious and full of flavor. Highly, highly recommended!

Food: 3.5/5 We came to try their thick Green Onion Sesame…read morePie, and it's definitely a showstopper when you see it for the first time! The thick, layered presentation alone makes it worth experiencing at least once. Flavor-wise, though, it was a little underwhelming. Our friend even commented that there wasn't enough green onion! I ended up dipping pieces into the Green Onion Stir-Fried Beef, which added much-needed flavor and made the combination a lot better. Overall, I'm glad I got to experience such a unique dish, but I probably wouldn't come back specifically for the sesame pie. If I'm around town, I'd definitely stop by again to try their beef rolls and other menu items. Customer Service: 5/5 A straightforward and casual dining experience that works well when you're looking for a quick bite in the area. Location & Parking: 3/5 Street parking is available nearby. Depending on how busy the area is, you may need to look around for a spot. Ambiance: 4/5 Casual and no-frills, making it a good place for a quick meal rather than a long dining experience. Overall: 4/5 Worth visiting at least once for the impressive Green Onion Sesame Pie. It wasn't flavorful enough to bring me back specifically for that dish, but I'd return if I'm nearby to explore more of their menu.

Inside of the restaurant

Water spinach

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Fish Fillet with bean sauce

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Chenchun L.

4 years ago

我在網上找到這一家很多好評的餐廳，對這家店充滿了期待，但是很失望。肉燥飯很難吃又鹹又甜沒有一點汁燒仙草味道很淡仙草味不重。芋泥很甜，而且特別小一顆塊應該要很大一顆的才有口感，花生不是軟糯的口感嚼起起來是偏硬的，不如鮮芋仙的好吃，我是台灣長大，所以我知道什麼味道是最好吃的。 read more

Tiffany L.

5 years ago

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nguyenkimhoan h.

2 years ago

The drink was so good. Not too sweet and I also liked popcorn chicken. Highly recommend!!

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