So many tea joints in this town, I didn't give this place a second look. It's been here for 7ish some odd years and never even considered that it served more than just bubble teas. Place is adorned with symbols, cartoons and slightly odd translations, many of them repeats but amusing to read while dining. We got a couple dumpling dishes and sat down. Service is odd but it works. There are touchscreens and there's also a regular cashier. "eat with love, happy wife happy life" Hope that doesn't offend you. Probably something lost in translation so relax with the sensitivity. Ambiance vibes were minimal because I think it's summer break. If it got much busier (which I'm fairly certain it will) there would be less space to move around, obviously, but I think folks would still pile in. Dumplings were tasty and one came with a dipping sauce. They appeared to have the array of umami sauces (salty-soy, sweet-chili, spicy-cock, bitter-vinegar) along with a shaker of paprika? Don't cry about the dishware. Paper bowls for everyone! I'm sure they had forks somewhere but we never saw them. "Tea won't be drunk, but the person will" HUH? Never tried those "Freshly Made Egg Waffle" things so figured, why not. Got some chocolate guys that look like oversized bubble wrap. Thought it'd be better. Thought maybe there'd be something INSIDE the bubble. Nope. Was just kinda meh. "Sorry we won't able to have discount, but you might able to get the whole store if you hit on the boss" gives off harassment vibes. Hopefully it's just lost in translation. Odd advice kept me reading for the final Yelp-ish words of wisdom: "One meal means eat for the whole day without stopping." But take pictures and write about it. read more

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Our families favorite place to dine in Davis! The interior is cozy and charming and food... is AMAZING! 1. Honey D House noodle soup: a must each time we come. We usually ask to skip the spam, but everything else in the soup, at least one person in it family will eat. Quail egg, fried tofu, chicken thigh, green leeks, peanuts, sliced beef, thin tofu sheets (and I'm probably missing a few ingredients!) 2. Chicken Cutlet with meat sauce over rice: if we are getting at least two items, this is for sure one of them. Excellent flavor on the peppery batter on the juicy chicken and the meat sauce and pickled veggies are an excellent combination. 3. Zha Jiang Mien: First time trying it. Two of us liked it. May get, again, next time. We usually prefer the blacker Korean style sauce, but this was pretty good, too. 4. Beef roll: think thinly sliced beef with fresh veggies rolled up in an onion pancake. Everyone in the family likes this dish, but we don't always get it (us wanting to try new things). Sad to see you guys leave your Sacramento... come back, PLEASE! read more

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Ordered the Juicy Chicken Cutlet w/ Braised Pork Rice, and it was okay. Chicken was a bit plain, cabbage could be more marinated, and the rice was good but the braised pork was a bit too salty. Although eating the rice with the pickled something upped its game. I like the soy egg too. Opinion #2 Also got the juicy chicken cutlet w/ braised pork rice. Overall it was alright. Cabbage was good and the soy egg. Chicken was the best part especially with the sweet chili sauce. I wasn't the biggest fan of the braised pork. read more

This small cafe is tucked on a busy Davis street along with other stores. There are few tables inside and one table for outside dining. We waited about 15 minutes until we were seated. The portion is quite generous for its price. We ordered TR1 Juicy Chicken cutlet with braised pork over rice and TR4 Popcorn chicken with braised pork over rice. Both dishes were delicious. The chicken had crispy coating and the meat was juicy. The braised pork was delicious and tasted authentic. The cabbage gave a nice crunch to the dish. read more

Honey D Cafe - Popcorn Chicken W/ Braised Pork Rice / 盐酥鸡卤肉饭 - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Wanton Beef Soup is my GO TO every time. I enjoy my meals here at least 3 X's a week! Staff super lovely and very helpful. Always super kind. Open til 9:30PM read more

I miss the location that used to be on Freeport that closed a few years ago. This location doesn't have as many dessert offerings from what I remember but the food is just as good! Definitely would stop by again, the herbal jelly was so refreshing and not too sweet. I had the chicken cutlet over rice and it was flavorful and perfectly balanced. I tried a bit of the soup and also liked it. Will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Davis. read more

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Got the braised pork rice and tiramisu and the food is seriously good. Tiramisu came right away and I did too bc it's so high quality, real thick mascarpone and the bottom was well soaked with coffee, overall flavor was really good. $9 is a crazy price but it was very good tiramisu. Workers are very gracious and kind and I love hearing their Taiwanese mandarin. My pork rice came after 10 minutes and the portion was good for the price. Lots of rice and pork fat which was good! Taiwanese cabbage was too tough and bland for me, and I didn't like the sour veggies on the side. The egg yolk in the braised egg was just slightly uncooked which was great. The flavors were overall well-balanced and tasty. Ambiance is very chill, a little dark but clean and welcoming. Cute posters inside and just a nice environment. Highly recommend to try at least once, especially for the tiramisu! read more

Honey D Cafe - Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice / 秘制台式卤肉饭 - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Very small and cute restaurant at downtown UCDavis. You need to order first before you pick a table. It is pretty traditional Taiwanese food, but the Mango drink which we got is so so. But the rice is great, very juicy and crispy outside. They have lots of variety of desserts too. If we will be in town again, I will definitely give them a try again. Highly recommended if you are looking for Taiwanese foods. read more

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The purple rice yogurt was so small for $9!!! The price and quality is just not matching. Yogurt was so sweet and purple rice was like risotto's texture read more

Honey D Cafe - Purple rice yogurt - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

The food here honestly tastes like a warm comforting hug. The main dishes we had were the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and the Juicy Chicken Cutlet with Braised Pork Over Rice. The portions are good for sharing for a date (but honestly you would probably want your own plate to yourself to take home afterwards LOL). The chicken was super crispy yet maintained the juiciness and flavor on the inside. Definitely a great spot to visit whenever you're in the Davis area and looking for good Taiwanese food! read more

Honey D Cafe - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup / 麻辣牛魔王 - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Great food and nice, quiet atmosphere. The workers are very friendly and food is served quickly. One of my favorite places in Davis! read more

Honey D Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

Cute clean little spot in Davis although the interior is a bit dated that really doesn't matter much to me! Their service was quick and to the point and I wonder if that is why it only has about 3.7 stars on Yelp? Cause heres the thing their food and their desserts are actually pretty bomb and well priced, I got their juicy chicken cutlets w/ braised pork over rice and although I've had better, I've only exclusively had better in the bay area which is far and often times getting the same dish in the bay costs noticably more. Oh and something interesting they do is their tea eggs are actually somewhat jammy and not chalky like in many Chinese or Taiwanese spots. Their tiramisu was a surprise, honestly it would've been perfect if it was had maybe a quarter shot more of coffee, it is not too sweet and has a strong flavor, there were just some drier bits is all. I got their roasted sencha tea latte too, nice and bitter and at 50% sweet this would probably be equivalent to 25% sweet at other places, it was good for me since I honestly don't like my teas very sweet! Overall this place is a 4.5/5 - but if you factor in the price for the taste and quantity, especially for some of the college kids around here, it's a really good deal! P.s. bonus points their messages on their signage are pretty funny read more

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I like the servers and the ambiance is younger and bright, but it can take a while to get food. This type of Chinese food isn't as common in Davis so it's more busy, but if you're not into this, not worth coming back. More a place for snacks, drinks, or maybe rice plates than a meal or soup. Spicy soup and braised beef had too much of an earthy flavor, would not get these again. read more

Honey D Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

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The food was amazing if you're looking for some delicious comfort authentic Chinese food! The service was great and the vibe and ambience of the restaurants is nice and comfortable! read more

Honey D Cafe - Stew Beef Over Rice / 任性牛腩饭 Soft Pork Bone W/ Braised Pork Rice/ 猪软骨卤肉饭 - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

I had lunch at Honey D on a Thursday with a friend. Everyone there, dining and working, were two generations younger than us. I was the only Caucasian in the restaurant. I took both observations that the food would be good and a great value. Right on both counts. I ordered the Combination Veggie Noodle Miso Soup. It was delicious, loaded with an abundance of ingredients; at least three types of mushrooms, a quail egg, tofu, peanuts, soe chopped pickle, lettuce or cabbage, and lots of noodles in the broth. The serving size was large and I have enough left over for two more meals. The restaurant is relatively small. One orders at the counter towards the back. The food is brought to your table. There are several tables for two, a couple of tables for four, and a short counter seating area by the window. read more

Honey D Cafe - Combination Veggie Noodle Miso Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

Really yummy food! We got the minced pork with chicken katsu and pork belly. Good portion size but the egg was a bit cold, maybe because we went closer to closing time. Overall, service was 10/10 food came out super fast. Would come back. read more

Honey D Cafe - Top: pork belly with minced pork Bottom: chicken cutlet with minced pork - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

can here while visiting my daughter and wanted some asian food. this place hits the spot when you're craving taiwanese food. not quite as authentic but good enough to curve the cravings. the minced beef over rice is pretty good. overall, it's a good meal. read more

The area is clean and welcoming! Atmosphere amazing and friendly customer service. The Mango Green tea boba was really yummy and refreshing for the summer! Totally recommend! Also, service was quick and easy! read more

Honey D Cafe - This is the Chicken Cutlet w/ Braised Pork Rice / 鸡排卤肉饭. - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

I stopped in to Honey D's after a evening of drinking and wants something fast yet delicious to eat. My friend recommend Honey D's! We walking in a greeted by the owner a friendly young man. We asked for recommendations as we are open to try whatever on the menu. He recommended different items from the menu and I we for it, as we were hangry. He brought out dumplings a noodle dish chicken and desserts and boba drinks. While waiting the restaurant is cozy and quiet it's not too big inside. The food is absolutely delicious the pork and chive dumping were amazing the soup dumpling were on point. The noodle dish which I can't remember was so good and he brought out a durian dessert dish read more

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My bf and I were looking for a place to buy something just to use a restroom and this was the only place we could find (SMH davis you need to do better) . Honestly im glad we did- we got the pork chicken cutlet bowl and the black tea latte with crema 50 percent sweet as well as the tiramisu. While the tiramisu was super good, the highlight was the savory dish . I like that their tea egg also had a bit of a yolkier middle. Im a saucy girl , but I honestly didn't need any for this dish as it was packed with so much flavor already and the rice was nicely soaked in the flavorful juiciness of the meat. This is also one of the few places here that is affordable (AND HAS A RESTROOM lol) read more

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I was starving after having woken up early to attend the Candy Cane Dog Show Cluster in Woodland and wanted something comforting for lunch. Honey D Cafe caught my eye as I've had this establishment saved to my list for the longest time and that day I was not in the mood for pho. I wanted to stay nearby as I had groups later in the afternoon. Thankfully Davis is but a stone's throw away from Woodland. Parking in Davis on the weekends is always a nightmare, but I like to park in the parking garage by the cinema and just walk to my destination. I quickly found a spot at the parking garage and headed to Honey D Cafe. I was honestly surprised by how tiny the restaurant was. You order and pay up front before taking a seat. I went with the house special noodle soup and added wood ear fungus (wood ear is one of my favorite fungi). The tables were tiny and the chairs were not the most comfortable. I decided to shrug it off as I was starving, but made a mental note to include that in this review. The workers were not very friendly, and I noticed that they were extremely busy with to-go orders (DoorDash, Hungry Panda, etc). Bags upon bags of food started to accumulate on the pickup counter as I waited for my food. My noodle soup finally arrived in a hot metal bowl, which was nice to keep the soup piping hot. I was pleased with the amount of meat, veggies, and other ingredients in my bowl, especially since with tax and tip my total for lunch amounted to $23. For the extra $1.50 I paid for my wood ear, I did get a good amount of fungus too. But this is definitely not a restaurant I'd visit weekly. The broth was delicious and soothing, and all the ingredients worked well together to create a cohesive dish. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I was very full after and while this bowl was on the pricier side, I was satisfied with my first experience at Honey D. However, I will say that the house special noodle soup reminds me of crossing-the-bridge noodle soup and honestly is most likely Honey D's rendition of that dish. Usually the ingredients are served separately and you add them to the boiling hot broth yourself once your bowl arrives to your table, but in this case all the ingredients were already present in the broth. I've had the most delicious crossing-the-bridge noodle soup in San Jose so I know what to expect. Honey D's was fine for a quick fix, but is not traditional (and I'm not saying to directly compare their food to the actual dish). It was just something that made me wonder the more I picked apart the ingredients in my bowl (such as the peanuts, quail eggs, etc). Regardless, I was satisfied with my meal and would like to return in the near future to try some other dishes that Honey D Cafe has to offer! read more

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Came here because my friend and I were craving a noodle soup! We saw they had a spicy beef noodle soup here and that's exactly what we got. It's definitely nothing like the taiwanese beef noodles soup. It's a lot spicier, they use rice noodles, and the cuts of beef are different. It was still tasty but definitely seemed heavier on the salt. Couldn't taste the beefiness of the broth as much as I'd like. It was a decent size for $16 and we were extremely full afterwards. You order up at the cashier and then seat yourself. wasn't really anything great about the service. The place is small and but cute. Might be hard to find a table when it's busy. read more

Honey D Cafe - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ($15.95) - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

The beef noodle soup looks very different. The noodles are not cut or torn. And there's peanuts? Oh well. It taste great still! Unless you are allergic to nuts... and they separate the broth from the rest of the noodles and stuff. That's next level bro! Also not sure why there is quail egg in the beef noodle soup. But it's all good! the chicken cutlet is juicy as advertised! And the braised pork was actually ground pork... but still has that heart attack flavor! Nice!! And the egg is not bad. Not great but could be worst. It's a bit pricey... but all in all, it's legit. Will def go back!! Service is fast. Fish tank still looks great!! Many places to sit. Including next door. Awesome A- read more

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Drove by Davis and checked out this new place. Sadly was disappointed. The take out portion was small and the rice was soggy. Such a small mediocre bento for $18 is absurd. read more

Honey D Café is probably the best food in Davis, full stop. It outshines Dumpling House by a gazillion stars, and that's not exaggeration -- this place actually delivers on flavor, execution, and comfort. The braised pork rice was unreal. The pork was buttery tender, deeply flavorful, and cooked the way braised pork should be -- rich without being heavy, and perfect over rice. Easily one of the best versions I've had. The chive dumplings were excellent -- fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying without being greasy. And the pork belly rice? Also amazing. Crispy, juicy, and balanced, the kind of dish you keep thinking about after you leave. Honestly, this was the best meal I've had in Davis, California. If you're deciding where to eat and this place is an option, don't overthink it. Honey D Café clears. read more

Girl, Honey D in the morning, Honey D in the eve-nang. Honey D all day errrday. Honey D serves up some tasty Taiwanese snacks, comfort food, and desserts that's hard to find around here unless you make your way out to the bay. Honorable mentions goes to: Lamb Skewer 5/5* Juicy, nice bbq sear, packed with flavor, and slightly spicy. These were so good and snackable, shamelessly adding to my bias that all things are better on a stick. It wasn't gamey but had a very slight sweetness that let's you know you're eating lamb. My favorite out of everything. Juicy Chicken Cutlet w/Braised Pork Rice 5/5* No joke on the juicy cutlet; the chicken was so tender inside. Outside was a perfectly crunchy panko fry that I love but my hater friend, roof of the mouth, always ruin all the fun. Crunch lovers, you know what I mean. I don't like rice, but braised pork rice is the way to go! The savory, fatty meat juices of the braised pork just penetrates the rice, adding a depth of flavors. Add the tea-soaked egg and you've got yourself some homey comfort food. Chinese Beef Roll 5/5* This was a fat roll! The exterior was crispy, but you have to eat it fast because it won't stay crisp for long from the steamy insides. It was a good balance of salty sweet with slices of beef, sweet hoisin, scallions and crunchy cucumbers. Honey D House Special Noodle Soup 5/5* This tasted like someone's mom slaved inside a kitchen to make. Broth had delicious earthy flavors, and noodles tasted freshly made. Comfort food at its best. Combo Tofu Pudding 5/5* What a unique dessert. You must get this! Such an explosion of textures and refreshing ingredients to cleanse your palette. The tofu was sooo silky soft, contrasted by the chewiness of the various flavored tapioca balls, sweet red bean, and bitter-sweet herbal grass jelly. The balls were a nice surprise. They had an al dente chewiness to them to give your a jaw workout. You can tell the grass jelly was housemade with the subtle flavor and soft texture; not the overly sweet crap you get from the can. All of the ingredients tasted housemade, which is awesome. Durian Tofu Pudding Again, the tofu is my favorite. Deliciously soft, silky, and not too sweet. There is real durian on top of this and was pungent, so it isn't for the faint hearted. I remember Honey D when they used to be in Sacramento with their iconic flowerpot desserts that came with the cutest mini shovel spoons. Sadly they had moved to Davis, but at least it isn't too far out. I never tried their food before, but glad I did in Davis. Presentation and flavors are on point. I've been missing out! read more

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been there many times, i love honey d everything is so good its such good taiwanese comfort food just like taiwans food fr will be back for more dishes very soon read more

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Such a cute shop and the food was absolutely amazing. The vibe of the shop is super chill and the tofu pudding we bought was one of the best desserts we've had in a while. Definitely recommend going here if you're craving a light dessert or a tasty Taiwanese meal. read more

I love Honey D Cafe, it's such a comfort restaurant for me. I always get the spicy beef noodle soup and it hits home. The mango slushy I got with lychee jelly is delicious as well. The staff are very nice and the food is quickly prepared. The interior is also decorated very cutely. Will definitely be visiting a lot while I'm here at Davis! read more

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Stopped by with my partner for the first time after hearing some buzz. It was great! Super cute vibes, quick service, and great food. We had the chicken cutlet with rice and the beef noodle soup. Everything was super savory. Their milk teas are great too. 10/10 recommend. read more

Service was ok. Food was good but gave me 8wontons instead of the 10 I paid for. I paid $17 for 8wontons and some pieces of cabbage in soup.

Good food, good service. Funny signs. Decent price relative to rest of Davis but considerably more expensive than other Chinese restaurants not in the area. Honestly, going to be one of my go-tos. Food (9/10) - I've yet to have a entrée miss at this place. Everything is just so good. I've tried their chili meat noodle, spicy noodle soup, and their popcorn chicken to-go. Honestly, no complaints on any of them. I do wish the chili meat noodle was a little bit spicier but you can ask if they'll make it extra spicy. They add this like spicy paste on the side that elevates the bowl as a lot. It comes at the slight cost of the characteristic umami of zha zhang mien but I honestly prefer the spiciness. This is not to say that the umami flavor is gone though so I think it elevates the dish overall! The spicy noodle is really good and I like the texture of the rice noodles. Soup is flavorful and meat slices are thin and tasty. The popcorn chicken was nice and crispy and went well with the rice. My only complaint on food was that the bubble waffle was super dry and not good. Didn't have that charactersitic crisp and would not order again. Service (9/10) - People are nice here and service is fast and efficient. The food sometimes takes a while but it's worth the wait. Also, the only other comment is that I think the table setup is a little inefficient and can sometimes lead to there being tables but not able to sit together since they split up the 2 tables. Overall, absolutely delicious and my go-to. Will be coming back! read more

If you love great Chinese dessert and comfort food, you must come here and try. . It's like a little cafe with home cooking from a friend's house. The vibe us casual and relax. They have lots of pictures of their menu with the food they serve on the wall. . I tried the minced pork with chicken crispy cutlet with soy egg over rice. - the minced pork is flavorful with light crispy fried chicken pieces. It was great with veggies and a soy egg which stole the show. Highly recommend. . House special noodle soup. - if you love a good broth with some rice noodle soup for comforting it's like that. The toppings was great love the fried peanuts and spam in it. Good veggies with it too. Highly recommend. . Lamb skewers - this is one of my favorite. Loved the spices and cumin in the lamb skewer. One order comes with 3 skewers. Highly recommend. . Chicken wings - the chicken wings was crispy. If you love a plump chicken wing for a snack it's a great portion. . Popcorn Chicken - eating it by itself was salty. But after requesting a sweet thai chili dip it really balanced it out and was great. Wish it came with some fried basil to give it a pop of color. It was juicy and not dry. Great fast snack on the go. . Pork and Leek dumplings. - they were steamed. Maybe offering pan fry which might make it look and taste better. It was a healthy option and I always loved a good dumpling. The filling was savory and I love leeks. . Beef pancake roll - this was fresh pancake rolled together with cucumber. It looked so good. It just had a little too much hoisin spread but due to each taste bud is different I found it a little salty and sweet. . Beef stew won ton soup - won ton is filled with pork. The beef stew had a nice authentic flavor. I prefer the pork Leek dumpling over the won tons. . Durian tofu pudding - potent. You can taste the durian mixed in with the tofu pudding. The durian chunks on top was a cherry for the dessert. . Mixed tofu and herbal jelly with red bean topping, sweet potatoe ball and taro ball and boba - this was the highlight! It looked and presented well. I love this because I love tofu pudding and herbal jelly. Love the homemade sweet potatoe ball and taro ball too. I can just eat that all day. it was perfect for a summer night. Highly recommend. . Drinks . I tried the gen mai green tea drink with boba. I wish it wasn't sweet for the tea. Forgot to mention. Boba was chewy and tasty. Just a simple drink to sip and hang out friends kind if vibe drink. . Overall I find the food comforting with lots of choices to choose. It's like a small cafe with a variety more than just a Boba and dessert spot. If you been to the first honey d on Freeport this spot is the same owner, just for your information. I had a great experience with my friends here. If you find this review helpful follow me for more. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day. read more

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Good place to get fresh soy milk, variety of noodle dishes, and desserts. Their appetizers and bubble waffle are good for the kids. read more

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Food was delicious and came out relatively quick for the amount we ordered. Flavorful and really filling, will be back to try other menu items ! read more

Honey D Cafe - Juicy Chicken Cutlet with Braised Pork Rice / 鸡排卤肉饭 Honey House Special Noodle Soup / 招牌米线 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup / 麻辣牛魔王 - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

Honey D is such an underrated spot! Their chicken and pork rice is delicious, always comes out so perfectly. Also you get a ton of food for a great price. read more

Honey D Cafe - Juicy Chicken Cutlet with Braised Pork Rice / 鸡排卤肉饭 - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

10/10! Love it here! Delicious food, would highly recommend!!! I saw on tiktok that the owner's son is now learning how to take over for his parents so they can retire and that warms my heart. How sweet read more

Great food, I went to ucd for 2 years never checked the place out but I doordash from here. I was in town and decided to eat with a friend as it was late and a lot was closed. I feel like I missed out on this place it was very homey inside. Service was great everything was nice and quick, I like that you can pay first and receive your food after. Everything was very flavorful, would go here again when i'm back in town read more

Honey D Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

This is one of my go to places in Davis. I love the cleanliness (with store employees making sure to sanitize surfaces after each customer) and the cute signs all around the restaurant. I found the desserts to be especially cute - I decided to go back after I had dessert to try the food and the food was very satisfying too. The beef roll and ANY of the soups are great! They are served in a round metal mini wok style bowl and hit the spot! I have had minimal interactions with staff however found them to be helpful. I would recommend a friend to try this place. read more

Honey D Cafe - Pudding - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California

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It has consistently been one of my go-to restaurants in Davis. The highlight of my visit was the braised pork belly over rice. This dish was nothing short of amazing. The pork belly was incredibly flavorful and well-seasoned, making each bite a delight for the taste buds. What I particularly appreciated was the generous portion size; it left me feeling fully satisfied. read more

Honey D Cafe - braised pork belly over rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Davis, California