I absolutely love Java Cafe! This has become one of my favorite Taiwanese restaurants. Their 五更腸旺 is seriously so good -- flavorful, spicy, and packed with ingredients. The portion is generous, the quality is consistent, and the prices are very reasonable for how much food you get. If you enjoy authentic Taiwanese comfort food, I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

We dropped in here after seeing our Taiwanese movie. When we lived here in 2006-2007 it was easier to find good Taiwanese eats in this hood. The wife says that has changed over the years. ICED PEACH GREEN TEA: -- medium plus sweet -- nice, pronounced balance of peach and green tea -- very tasty and perfect on this warm day RATING = A+ BEAN CURD w/MEAT: -- exceptional texture and flavor with sauce not overdone -- bean curd is one of my favorite dishes that is not meat RATING = A+ 3-CUP SQUID/CHICKEN/INTESTINE: -- great use of basil and sauce -- tender meat, ultra on the intestine, soft on the chicken and still not chewy on the squid -- one of the better 3-cups I have had, and I have been eating this for almost 22 years RATING = A+ BITTER MELON: -- clear very light bitterness -- nicely cooked/prepped for nominal bitterness -- I will only eat the bitter versions for "health purposes" with nominal amounts -- this was doable for me, and I am eating leftovers the day after also RATING = A STAFF are friendly, efficient and kind. It is good to drop back into the old hood and enjoy some tasty Taiwanese eats and drinks. read more

In the past, most of the takeout orders from this restaurant were placed by elderly family members at home, and we rarely dined in ourselves. The overall flavor profile is quite light and mild. The sesame oil kidney dish, in particular, tasted like it had little to no salt, so it's more suitable for people who prefer food in its original, less seasoned form. The prices are slightly on the higher side, but the portion sizes are reasonable. It's a place I might revisit occasionally when I'm craving Taiwanese-style dishes or home-style, mom-like flavors. That said, it's worth noting that the restaurant currently has a B health grade, and the dining environment is fairly casual and not especially fancy. read more

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This is my go to spot for authentic Taiwanese food. The quality is pretty close to Taiwan compared to other restaurants. The staffs are super friendly and knowledgeable. It is on the pricier side. I would recommend it. read more

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1/17/2026. I've seen this place but never tried it because the name is 'Java'; sounds more fitting for a coffee shop. Anyway, finally tried it after all these years and have definitely been missing out. It's a small place and very packed on a Sat afternoon. We got a table right away luckily. Service is friendly and efficient. Food is delicious, Tasty and super generous portions. One of the ladies speak Cantonese and she took the time to introduce specials on the board which were only written in Chinese. She was patient with taking our order. And check this out because nowadays, there's nothing free! However, you get free tea and a little plate of peanuts! Wow, those freebie days are long gone so it was a nice surprise they offered tea PLUS stewed peanuts! Stinky tofu: not my fave. They used firm tofu and the dipping sauce was not the Taiwanese garlic sauce; a little disappointing there. Four God Soup: yes, will reorder. Generous portions of barley and tender pork stomach. Comforting! Rice noodles with pumpkins: one of their signature dish- rightfully so! Comes out piping out. Green onion pancake: skip, not worthy. It's thick and barely has any scallions. Intestine with basil: delish!!!! Made very well and definitely needs to pair with rice! Pork chop rice combo: fried just like popcorn chicken. I would highly recommend asking them for no ice in the drink (black tea). The ice is 'cloudy'; a sign that they desperately need a new filter! (Wink wink) Overall, definitely a hidden gem and authentic Taiwanese cuisine! Will return for sure! read more

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Pan-fried Fish Stomach dipped in pepper salt and drizzled with lemon juice was good, but I thought Eat Joy Food's was slightly better. Organic Chayote Vine was crisp. This restaurant stir-fried it, while Eat Joy Food served it as a cold dish. Bamboo Shoot with Shredded Pork was good, but I thought Newleaf Bistro's was slightly better. Sauteed Shredded Pork, Squid, Celery & Bean Curd and Cilantro Root with Beef were both excellent with rice. The meat in both dishes was tender, and the sauces tasted the same, but I preferred the one with more beef slices. Minced Pork Over Rice was good, but I thought Tofu King's in Irvine was slightly better. The bean curd in Stewed Combo: Seaweed, Soy Sauce Egg & Bean Curd had a texture similar to fish balls, which I didn't like. The braised peanuts served before the meal were delicious. For three people, with two bowls of white rice and seven dishes, the total after tax and a 15% tip was $149.14. For convenience, we rounded it to $50 per person. The price was reasonable and cheaper than Newleaf Bistro and Eat Joy Food. 蘸胡椒鹽和淋上檸檬汁的乾煎虱目魚肚不錯，但我覺得頤中福的略勝。 龍鬚菜口感爽脆。這家是清炒，頤中福是涼拌。 桂竹筍肉絲不錯，但我覺得欣葉台菜的略勝。 客家小炒和香根牛肉的肉片都夠軟嫩，且醬汁味道幾乎相同，但我更喜歡牛肉片多些。 滷肉飯不錯，但爾灣的臭豆腐大王的略勝。 滷菜三拼的豆干口感似魚丸，我個人沒有很愛。 餐前滷花生很好吃。 三個人，兩碗白飯，七道菜，15%小費含稅後，總價149.14美金。為方便計算分賬，平均每人算50美金。這價錢還可以，比欣葉和頤中福便宜。 read more

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This little spot servers authentic Taiwanese food. It got reasonably busy during lunch time on Sunday but we were able to get seated a little after 1:30pm without waiting too much. When we entered we smelled a strong smell of stinky tofu so we knew we had to give that a try. Here are my thoughts on the food. Clear Stewed Beef Noodle Soup - I liked it, it was simple, clean and meat was tender. Pretty delicious. (4.5/5) Deep Fried Salt and Pepper Oyster - This dish was good. Its fried well and the oysters were tasty. Great seasoning. (4.5/5) Stinky Tofu - Personally didn't like this but also I'm not a big fan of stinky tofu in general. I think the tofu could be crispier overall but yeah it's pretty smelly. (1/5) Sauteed Garlic and Vegetable - Personally thought this was whatever. It's basic but if you need greens its not bad. (2.5/5) Minced Pork Over Rice - The portion was small but the flavors were good. Best thing we had easily. Very tasty dish. (5/5) Deep Fried Fish - Fried perfectly and flavors were good. Wasn't too greasy which was great. (4/5) Overall it's a pretty good spot for authentic Taiwanese food. Prices were reasonable and we spent $95 for 5 people before tip. Would I be back, I thought it was on the more okay side so probably not but glad I gave it a try. read more

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If you're a fan of real-deal Taiwanese flavors, this spot is a must-try! I came mainly for the stinky tofu and three-cup chicken, and both were incredible. The stinky tofu had that perfect level of funkiness--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and paired with tangy pickled cabbage that balanced everything out. The three-cup chicken (san bei ji) was full of flavor--savory, fragrant, and slightly sweet with that rich basil aroma that fills the whole table. It reminded me of home-cooked food in Taiwan. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, and the service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere is casual but cozy--great for a comforting meal or bringing friends who want to try real Taiwanese dishes. read more

Java Cafe Taiwanese - Menu 2025/10/28 - Chinese Near Me - City of Industry, California

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The restaurants name in Mandarin means"TEN" So you understand why it is so popular and loved by the guest ! Here they serve their authentic Taiwanese food ! I'm very surprised and happy to taste so delicious authentic Chinese food like the country I was born ! Which the food I missed so much like I missed my country! Actually, there are only four of us , can we order a lot since I want to try each every favorite food that I missed?, And I'm sure I'm coming back again to try all the other delicious dish that I didn't order.! read more

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This was our first visit and we first arrived, I felt very rushed. Later, I realized that I barely made the cut before their lunch break which made sense of felt rushed. I'm glad they took us in instead of sending us away! I went specifically for the rice noodles soup and the stinky tofu and both didn't disappoint. Coming from a picky eater, that means something. At the first bite, I thought the rice noodles were not salty(flavorful enough) but when I added the white pepper, the flavor popped. The soup came out HOT, which is exactly how I like it! We ordered two stable side dishes and both were flavorful and tender. The stinky tofu was served last but it was worth the wait! It is quite authentic especially pairing with the pickled cabbage and the hot sauce. Speaking of the hot sauce, did I mention that I am a picky eater? I am not the one hot sauce goes with everything kinda gal and their selections were perfect for what I needed. Another worth mentioning, their restroom was very cleaning!!!! That alone is worth the 4 stars. I will definitely go back again and will recommend to anyone who craves a bit Taiwanese dishes. 我想吃米粉湯跟臭豆腐但又不想去之前去Temple city 吃過的那家，正在頭痛不知所措時突然看到Java Cafe. 點進Yelp看到米粉湯跟臭豆腐，尤其臭豆腐的照片就像是台灣的一樣，我立馬加足油門「宏前ㄍㄧㄤ」（台語不好請見諒）。 剛坐下就聽到，我先幫妳點吧！對我有選擇障礙的人來說，這句話有點壓迫感即使我知道我想吃米粉湯跟臭豆腐。 後來發現是因為他們要午休了，難怪。 我們點了兩碗米粉湯，臭豆腐跟滷味三拼。 老闆娘跟菜單上都推薦米粉湯配黑白切因為老闆娘說米粉湯只有米粉跟湯而已。 我們也追加了黑白切（嘴邊肉、大腸跟油豆腐）。 米粉湯蠻大碗的（難怪老闆娘只上一碗）不過我們太餓了並都想吃獨食，所以又叫了一碗。 第一口米粉湯入口時覺得味道不夠但加夠白胡椒粉後，整個味道都提升了。 太久沒吃了，忘了要加胡椒粉。喔，對了，米粉湯出來時是熱騰騰的，加分！！！ 滷味三拼（豆乾、滷蛋跟海帶），豆乾入味柔軟，海帶香甜脆口而滷蛋更是一級棒。 臭豆腐配著台灣泡菜別家也有不過他們家的是真的好吃！ 泡菜脆脆的，微甜，味道不重當配菜剛好。 除了東西好吃外，另有兩件事也值得一提。 其一，我是無辣不歡的人，也不是ㄧ辣走天下的人。 不同的菜要配不同的辣椒。 他們備足了兩種，辣椒醬（吃臭豆腐跟黑白切），辣油（吃滷味），雖然辣油不是很辣不過意思到了，加分！ 其二，這也是對我很重要的一點，他們的洗手間很乾淨，看得出來他們很用心經營。這個加巨分！！！ 我不住附近不過還是會再去的，以後還要帶其他家人跟朋友。 難得一次吃外食沒有後悔去了那家餐廳。 我是個無辣不歡的人 read more

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Our favorite legit taiwanese food joint. The intestine pot casserole with blood cubes, tofu, and leeks...top it with rice and you have a tasty meal. The three cup chicken, bamboo with pork, and oysters with tofu is great authentic Taiwan dishes. Fish with spicy sauce and satay beef with vegetables were also a hit with the family read more

Stewed pork belly with dried bamboo, super柴. If you mess this up it speaks volumes about their other pork dishes. The place is so small, I was alone so I get stuck in the corner with fish tank. Service was ok, price is not cheap either... Would I come back again? Not for a while. read more

Java Cafe Taiwanese Cuisine is located in Rowland Heights (directly across from Boomers Los Angeles). The restaurant has been around for at least 15+ years and I stopped by this cafe for a quick lunch in recent months. [Parking]: Has a free private parking lot and I had no issue finding a spot to park. [Service]: Subpar service, but there were complimentary peanut appetizer and hot tea. [Menu]: The restaurant advertises their Taiwanese hot stir-fry dishes as their speciality and this places also sells special Lunar New Year dishes every year, but some of hot stir-fry dishes are seasonal. Some of more unique and highlighted stir-fry dishes include #27 Gracilaria aka Dragon Whiskers (龍鬚菜 - seasonal), #3 Water Bamboo Shoot (aka Wild Bamboo Shoot) with Shredded Pork (筊白筍炒肉絲 - seasonal), #1 Cilantro Root with Beef (香根牛肉), #7 Deep Fried Salt and pepper Oyster (蚵仔酥), #5 Taiwanese Salted Pork (台灣鹹豬肉) / #6 Stir Fried Tender Garlic w/ Salted Pork (蒜苗鹹豬肉), #18 Stewed Chinese Cabbage (白菜滷), etc. I was pretty overwhelmed with their selection of Taiwanese hot stir-fry dishes and I ended up with Yelp's highlighted dishes - beef noodle soup and stinky tofu. Please note that they also sell this special clear broth beef noodle soup for $49 (as of August 2024) in limited quantity. *** #3 House Special Beef Noodle Soup ($14.95): It was basically the classic braised beef noodle soup. Everything was generally good from broth, noodle, and beef. However it was my 1st time having a beef noodle soup with ginger slices instead of Chinese cabbage. That left much to be desired. #2 Deep Fried Pork Chop Rice Combo ($12.95: I sampled their pork chop and it was pretty solid, but side dishes like cucumber tasted pretty uninspiring. #7 Stinky Tofu ($10.95): Stingy portion on Taiwanese cabbage. While stinky aroma and crispy tofu texture were on point, I was somewhat disappointed with this dish. *** 3-star mostly on their popular highlighted dishes via Yelp, but I am willing to give this place another try, but only for their Taiwanese hot stir-fry dishes as not many restaurants in SoCal cook some of these specialty dishes. P.S. - The only other Taiwanese restaurant that offers Gracilaria is Eat Joy Food (https://www.yelp.com/biz/eat-joy-food-rowland-hghts-3) and the restaurant received Bib Gourmand from Michelin (https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/rowland-heights_2880170/restaurant/eat-joy-food). read more

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Hidden Gem but most Taiwanese around the area know this place. Almost a weekly spot for me and the wify and her friends. Just good Taiwanese food, thats it. read more

Food very bad. Don't recommend. Boiled meat with no flavor whatsoever. Tofu is sour not sure if it has gone bad

3.5-4 stars I have passed by Java Cafe countless times over the past few decades but never tried it until this past week. They are located across the street from Boomers Parks (previously Speed Zone, and pre-previously Showboat). Java Cafe always felt so ambiguous to me and I never would have thought it was Taiwanese food until a friend mentioned it to me. We have heard great things about the dishes from many Taiwanese friends. I grabbed a physical paper menu earlier this week, and after looking through the entire menu, we decided on 2 entrees to try first. I phoned in an order and it was ready within 15 minutes! Lunch Menu Complimentary stewed peanuts appetizer Chicken w/ Sesame Oil & Soy Sauce (Three Cup Basil Chicken) $15.95 Shredded Pork w/ Dry Bean Curd $15.95 Front the outside, I seriously thought that the restaurant was bigger than it looked. It is quite small, and a bit cramped on the inside. There are only a few tables, including a "party" room that is a bit separated off. The biggest pet peeve were the containers were a bit shallow and both the entrees had sauces (the chicken more than the shredded pork), which actually spilled all over the bag, and into my car as well. Without the sauce, the Basil Chicken was quite dry and this dish is all about the sauce, especially over the rice. Sadness. In the past, when we ordered Basil Chicken from other restaurants, they were in tubs with lids so the sauce would not spill out. There were also lots of bits and pieces of chicken bone everywhere so eat with caution. As this was the lunch menu, both dishes came with 2 "bowls" of rice as well, which is convenient for on the go lunch. The Shredded Pork w/ Dry Bean Curd was a bit on the dry side. There were lots of dry bean curd than shredded pork, thus the reason why it was more on the dry side. Make note that they are closed every day from 2:30-5 pm for an afternoon break. Overall, flavors are good. Prices are a bit high for what it is, but there are not that many Taiwanese 小吃 places around here anymore, so hope that they continue to thrive. Parking lot is a bit small as well, so one may need to park a bit further if the plaza is busy. read more

This place I would suggest for anyone. The atmosphere is so peaceful and the servers are so kind and so sweet. I truly appreciate their kindness and the small talk that we had. If I were you, I would go here for they have amazing food and amazing service. This place is a a must go too. read more

Authentic traditional Taiwanese food, good food and great service. Would definitely recommend read more

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This is one of the best Taiwanese food in Rowland Heights and surrounding area. It's not big so either call ahead for Togo or go early for a table. Love just about everything here. read more

Great Authentic Taiwanese food. We went in at lunch rush. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. Make sure to order rice bowls per person read more

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The food has made my stomach hurt many times I have gone there but I don't say anything about it. The service over there was a little sassy the elder waitress has additude. The environment is ok but they really should update the style of the restaurant, they should also redo the table decor. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! The food is incredibly delicious, delivering an authentic taste of Taiwan. Despite its small size and simple decor, the cozy ambiance adds to its charm. The staff is exceptionally friendly, providing top-notch service. A bonus is the complimentary hot tea that truly warms the heart. It's not just a meal; it's an experience filled with flavors and warmth. Free parking and easy to find parking. This place is across from Boomers. read more

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This place is so stinky tofu good, I almost don't want to share this awesome restaurant. Honestly, Java Cafe doesn't really exist even if you put in the word Taiwanese into the search. But perhaps after this review, that will change. This place falls in line with Freddy Wongs 3.5 stars rule. You're not sure what that means? Basically, an authentic dining experience with terrific food and shoddy service. Yes, that's correct. We ordered dishes that was wonderful including their 3 cup chicken (OMG, so much ginger and with a deep and rich sauce), pork and chive dumplings (such a simple dish but this place is stupid good), Taiwanese sausage lunch set and a Pork chop lunch set. The Taiwanese sausage doesn't have that preserved taste and the Pork chop is deep fried Taiwanese style. The lunch sets comes with side of stir fried bean sprouts and a tea drink. It kind of reminds me of my childhood eats. It's that good. Oh, did I also mention their Beef Noodle soup is terrific here? It has a hint of spice but not overwhelming. The noodles aren't too thick nor too thin. The beef pieces were tender and flavorful. I am going to order this again next time just for myself. (insert greedy smiley face) We drove from Vegas and came straight to here and arrived around 2pm. They do close to rest at 2:30pm and an elderly couple was denied lunch at 2:15pm because they had lots of cleaning to do. Yes, probably from our table as well. I have to say, we were lucky to have to be seated and had probably my best Taiwanese meal in the past 5 years. They serve complimentary boiled peanuts here. I ate them all. I haven't had this style of peanuts in a while. They also have some terrific dishes that I have yet to try like intestines and beef rolls that they were out of the day we were here. We live in the OC and will be coming here on weekends. Don't come here and make my wait any longer. This place only seats about 5-6 parties. read more

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Came here after my massage next door at new vogue- I was STARVING! I didn't have any expectations for this restaurant since i just came to eat here because I was hungry & it was convenient since it was just next door. Anyway, being Taiwanese, I'd say this Taiwanese restaurant is decent. However, I'm not a huge fan of Taiwanese food (lol). The stinky tofu was decent, I think it would have been better if the tofu was cut into smaller pieces and a bit crispier. I also ordered the 3 cup chicken & it was a little above average. The service here was quick. Waitresses were nice. Ambience is cozy. The price is very reasonable as their portion is pretty big. I personally wouldn't come back unless I am craving Taiwanese food- which is almost never. But if you love Taiwanese food you should give this place a try! read more

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The food was great! Large portions, good flavors, and a great ambiance. I wouldn't change a thing.

We visited the area and stopped by to try based on reviews and we were happy we did! Bottom line is we tasted 'authentic feel' we haven't experienced anywhere else. We aren't sure if it was the ingredients or the recipe, the taste put us back in local food we experienced in Taipei. Everything we had (pictured below) were excellent. read more

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Food - pretty much best for the price in this category IMO but I can't give them a 5 since they still have variable in their quality Service - they need to make sure each table is covered or at least check few times, lots of times I see customers look around try to find waitresses but has to wait long time to get served Ambiance- dinning area is small so you need to get there early to secure a table or make reservations, it doesn't look fancy or even look shabby compare to other places but it reminds me of Taiwan so I can give it a 3 loll read more

別和小人計較，別和家人生氣，別和自己過不去，別讓心情不美麗，過一天就開心一天，活一天就讓自己舒服一天， 真心覺得到了這個年紀能管住自己的嘴， 讓自己的心靜， 就已經贏了～ 朋友跟我說在 San Gabriel那邊, 沒有什麼台菜餐廳，真的嗎？ 那我不熟，倒是羅蘭崗這附近有幾家，最近也都去了，先放這家食全食美， 以前就去過幾次，要先說，店面比較小一些，沒法容納太多人，也因為店面小，吃飯時廚房，客人，外賣的聲音都會很大聲， 環境比較吵雜一些，沒法好好跟朋友聊天，食物倒是不錯的，點了 則菜脯蛋，豆酥鱈魚，鹹蛋絲瓜跟蒜苗鹹豬肉， 四道做的倒都很可也，都有80 分以上，最好吃的應該是他們推薦的鹹豬肉， 聽說豬肉是他們自己醃的， 真的是好滋味， 很久沒吃到台菜的朋友，有空應該到不同的店家試試， 看看哪家比較合你胃口！ read more

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The food was above average but the place seems dirty, clutter everywhere. I got mosquito bite inside the restaurant. I will suggest takeout instead read more

This is the restaurant I have been to for years. They offer the best Taiwanese cuisine.

Food is really good , taste is real Taiwaneses food , service is ok, recommend go to try it

Authentic Taiwanese cuisine . Love almost all dishes. Can't go back enough. Small family restaurant with excellent service read more

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Food: 4/5 Classic Taiwanese cafe vibes, the food is one of the better Taiwanese lunch spots in the area. Always recommend stinky tofu if you can try it. (It smells worse than it tastes) Services: 4/5 They are a small cafe restaurant run by a couple of older Asian grandparents. A little slow, a little nonchalant, but that's how you know they've been serving for years. Ambience: 3/5 Like I said, small Taiwanese restaurant. Most people are genuinely there for the food read more

the food has different tastes not like before. even the ingredients is different. need to prove. read more

Java Cafe Taiwanese - sanbei 3 flavor - Chinese Near Me - City of Industry, California

The restaurant location is ok but the venue needs some update. It felt a little bit cramped when the restaurant was full. The service was quick and we got food not long after placing our order. The food was acceptable but not great. The price was a little bit high. We have ordered four to five dishes and the bill was almost $120 ... I don't know if I will come back as there are other Taiwanese restaurant in the neighboring cities. read more

Very authentic Taiwanese restaurant. We ordered quite a few dishes and all of them were really good (and this is coming from someone who has been spoiled by all the good food options available in LA) I am not sure why there are so many one star ratings for the bad service, because we thought the waiters were quite attentive and welcoming. The food came very quickly as well. Definitely will be coming back for more. read more

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I am a regular there. My favorite dish of all time was the "五更腸旺"，we all agree this dish is the best in town. I also recommend the 美極三文魚 salmon, the 3 cups chicken, the special seasonal 龍鬚菜 veggies. Parking is easy, the staff was nice. They only have 1 big table for 12, and may be 8 tables for 4 ppl. So I order togo most of the time, and I would go during lunch which is not as busy. read more

Me and my friends' favorite Taiwanese restaurant in Rowland Heights. Food is authentic. Service is friendly. Sometimes they are mean when it's busy, but that's understandable. Price is good too. I usually get Togo orders from here. It's better you call ahead. read more

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This is an authentic Taiwanese restaurant with lots of great options, but I feel that they are a bit overwhelmed with not just takeout, dine in orders, but also they have an overwhelming number of Uber eats and fan Tuan orders as well. I placed a take out order and had to wait 45 minutes. I'm not saying this to steer anyone away from here, but something to consider if you're in a rush or call in an order in advance so hopefully you can pick it up in a timely manner. I ordered a cold dish of seaweed, tofu, and tea egg, but honestly the portion was very small. I also ordered a grapefruit tea and it wasn't super impressive. Overall, I would order the entrees again. I really enjoyed the Taiwanese egg pancake and chicken/intestine dish. I would definitely order those again. Also their braised peanuts are yummy! I would come here again but place the orders in advance to limit my waiting time. Would be interested in trying more dishes! read more

The service is pretty friendly and good. They open late and the food is tasty. We were only two people and only ordered two dishes with two rice, and it comes with hot tea & braised peanuts. Would like to try other dishes next time. read more

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