The food was delicious, I recommend buying the bento boxes. They were so good and you get a big portion for such a great price. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Chicken Combo Bento Box Deep Fried Pork Chop Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Always delicious and great service ! I love coming here to fill up on traditional Taiwanese foods. After all these years I think this is one of the best places for Taiwanese traditional foods. read more

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Looking for Chai Taiwanese Kitchen is tucked in an unassuming corner from 99 Ranch. It came to my attention after a very convincing IG reel from Chaucakes, where it was duly bookmarked. Perfect timing to give it a try via a TGTG double pickup on 3/15/26. It was very rainy Sunday night arriving before closing. We were handed two well packed bags and headed home. What a terrific way to test out the bevs and goods beforehand. The generous TGTG haul including the following: two fruit teas, two milk teas, and two rice bowls. We divvied up the proteins and ended up with very satisfying late night meals. Both had steamed rice topped with succulent chicken wings, well spiced popcorn chicken, bamboo shoots, and flavorful braised cabbage. Definitely we look forward to checking out other menu items and dining onsite in the future. The restaurant shares a large parking lot and accessible via Community Transit. Recommended spot along Hwy 99 in Edmonds! read more

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Wanted to give this place another try. This time I ordered popcorn chicken with medium spice. For $10, the quantity is not a lot. The chicken was decent, it wasn't as crispy as I'd hope but the chicken was pretty moist. The spice and seasoning was good for classic Taiwanese popcorn chicken but I don't think I'd pay $10 for 10-12 pieces again. read more

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I ordered delivery and loved the bento boxes i got. - especially the tomato egg dish! The container was perfect so nothing was touching and the portions were generous. I'd definitely order again! read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Popcorn Chicken Bento and Crispy Chicken w.Special Spicy Sauce Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I always stop into Looking for Chai when I'm in the area because there's not a ton of Taiwanese restaurants in the greater Seattle area. I love that they have a ton of drink options and all of the classics. I like their popcorn chicken, fried rice dishes, and the traditional taiwanese rice noodles, though it is not frequently available. I remember they used to have desserts like shaved ice too! Hopefully they bring it back sometime. Overall, a solid spot, prices are decent and there's a parking lot. Can't complain, will be back! read more

We arrived around 1:30 pm on a Tuesday. We ordered the winter special lamb hotpot, which came with so many ingredients that I had to move some off the top to get to the lamb and other items at the bottom. I also enjoyed the oyster pancake and longan-jujube tea. My mom mentioned that the oyster pancake had a bit too much cornstarch though. Overall, the staff was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant was spacious and quiet. Parking was easy, as there's a parking lot for the Ranch 99 Plaza. read more

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One of the rare places that serves stinky tofu if you like it. This chain is amazing for Taiwanese food and they actually have pretty decent tea as well. There's plenty of parking as it shares its lot with the 99 ranch grocery store nearby and the service is really quick. We actually came the other day and I did not know the English name for what I wanted and could not read the Chinese menu and they were nice enough to replace the item when I ordered the wrong thing. Really appreciate this small business and can't wait for the next time I come back read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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I was shopping for groceries nearby and decided to stop by Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen for lunch. For some reason the main sign outside says YiFang Fruit Tea and Looking for Chai is only displayed on the windows. Kind of strange. Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup ($15.95) - I hesitated to order this dish since other reviews state that the noodles are overcooked and too soft. I'm glad to report that this isn't the case, at least during my visit. The noodles are pretty much perfectly cooked with still a bit of a bite to them. They are topped with a generous portion of stewed beef. Most pieces are soft and tender, with great flavor, but a couple of pieces, especially the tendon, are still very tough and hard to chew. I'm not sure what vegetable they include in the noodles - it reminds me of (and possibly is) A-choy, giving a taste and texture very similar to lettuce, although a bit stemmier. Everything is in a broth that exhibits a fantastic beefy tomato and veggie flavor. While it's not the perfect Taiwanese beef noodle soup, it's pretty dang good. (4/5) Deep Fried Pork Chop Bento ($15.50) - Fantastic fried pork chop. It's moist, juicy and tender, crisp on the outside, with a generous dusting of five spice and white pepper, giving fantastic flavor in every bite. This bento also comes with a variety of other dishes. Firstly egg & tomato, this one thickened with a cornstarch slurry, with tangy tomatoes mixed in and sheets of egg on top. It's sweet, thick, and savory. There's perfectly tender rice with stewed minced pork belly on top, with the juices dripping down to flavor the rice. There's cabbage that's super flavorful with tons of garlic mixed in. Finally, there's a small portion of corn kernels that are pretty generic as if they came out from a can, but good. Overall I was very impressed with this biandang. (5/5) Oolong Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Boba ($5.70) - The tea is somewhat fragrant - you can tell it's an oolong, but it's a bit more heavy towards the creamer. Sweetness is fine at 50% maybe a bit too much for people who want "not too sweet" but not overpowering. They give a bit more boba than other places so you can enjoy the pearls until the very last sip. The boba is nice with a good chew. It's just a bit firmer than perfect and they are a bit inconsistent in size. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 4/5 I went back the next week to get another drink Black Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Boba ($5.70) - The tea taste comes out way more in this drink vs. the oolong. It's very interesting, not very fragrant and without much nuance. The best term I can use to describe the tea is "hollow". It reminds me of Gold Peak, kind of that industrial tea taste, but better. I honestly don't mind it at all in this drink, since it pairs very well with the creamer and sweetness level. The boba this time around is pretty much on the dot, smooth round pearls almost perfectly chewy throughout. Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen is a solid Taiwanese restaurant. I would visit again for both the food and the boba. Food Rating is a 4.5/5 Boba Rating is a 4/5 Final rating of 5/5 is reflective of the food only, rounded up. I've gone back a couple more times for drinks (it's the most convenient boba to get after shopping at Ranch) and I can say that they are very consistent with drink quality. The taste of the milk tea and the cook on the boba are similar every time I go. read more

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Been a little home sick and craving oyster omelet so after searching yelp I came across this place. Threw the wife in the car and made the trip to Edmonds. It's a small restaurant but simple and inviting. It really hit the spot right down to the avocado smoothie and milk tea! We ordered the oyster omelet (of course), fried green beans and cucumber salad all were delicious and exactly what I expected! My wife ordered the braised pork feet over rice and I had the shredded chicken over rice wife didn't share but omg the shredded chicken was delicious I added the chili which warning is HOT! But the combination with the sweetness of the rice had me savoring every bite! The service was warm and friendly! I wish I lived closer because I'll definitely be here regularly! read more

I have yet to try other menu items, but what I've tried so far, I've thoroughly enjoyed. Items tried: Fried stinky tofu Popcorn chicken Stinky tofu hot pot Pickled cabbage hot pot Satay hot pot Beef noodle soup All of these are very good. For a first timer to stinky tofu, Chai's version is really mild and not off-putting. Granted you have to have some tolerance for fermented and funky foods (e.g. fish sauce, shrimp paste, kimchi). Portion is also really hefty. I've never finished a hot pot yet. But if you're super hungry, it'll fill you up good. I've seen some families splitting a hot pot along with other dishes. The service is up to standard and they also have bubble tea (Yi Fang) if you're wanting to end your meal with something sweet. Overall the ambiance is a family vibe and a place I hope to continue frequenting for decent Taiwanese food. read more

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I'm a smidge confused by the signage at this restaurant, which I've always thought was Yi Fang Tea. However, I just learned learned that it's also a Taiwanese restaurant and that Yi Fang is no more. My family and I stopped by for dinner recently. It's always a little overwhelming to order from a new to us restaurant, as well as ordering from a menu that we're unfamiliar with. But we pulled it together like we do and ordered the honey chicken wings, dry noodle with pork sauce, two bento boxes: braised pork belly and popcorn chicken. My daughter likened the chicken wings to the salt & pepper chicken wings we enjoy at Fortune Garden in CID. The noodle dish was flavorful. I like that they have 3 rice options to choose from: Spiced pork rice (not spicy at all), chicken rice and steamed rice. Everything was good! Now that we know this place exists in Edmonds, we will be back! read more

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Firstly, FYI that there are two Looking for Chai and they are owned by different folks. This location specifically added Taiwanese Kitchen to its name to differentiate. Amongst Taiwanese groups, they say this is the more legit location. Also, they eliminated(?) YiFang Fruit Tea. They do sell drinks but not under the franchise. Outside, the YiFang sign still hangs, but no Looking For Chai sign, to confuse or attract would-be diners or tea drinkers. Anyway, we wander in at normal dinner time and sat shortly after. No wait except the time to set up the table. Service is a step above what I call efficient-swift. I asked several questions, and he slowed down to answer. The décor is basic or utilitarian. They are around the corner from the very large Ranch 99 complex, so parking is plentiful. This visit is from March this year. The Food: 刈包 Taiwanese Pork Burger (2 Pcs), $10.95 - 5 Stars This pair is very meaty and filling. For the lighter appetite, this is easily a meal. There is a good mixture of protein and pickled veggies, very classically done. 炸臭豆腐 Taiwanese Stinky Tofu, $12.95 - 3 Stars This is a love it or hate it for many. For the connoisseur, the stinkier, the better. Alas, not stinky enough. The stink comes from the fermentation, which takes time, most places couldn't be bothered and/or doesn't want to scare the adjacent dinners (legit reason). Anyway, this is fried tofu with a light fermentation, and an excellent dollop of pickled veggies, which was the saving grace of this plate. 椒麻脆皮雞 Crispy Chicken with Special Spicy Sauce, $14.50 - 5 Stars This isn't just popcorn chicken. This is crispy fried chicken with a bang-up savory, delicious, spicy sauce. The waiter said this is amongst their most popular dish. Yum! 鐵板牛排 Sizzling Steak (combo sauce), $18.95 - 4 Stars A steak that is not overcooked in a Chinese restaurant. Priceless. The sauce is a combo mushroom and black pepper. It's a healthy appetite dish. The steak is a bit fatty, though. 綜合莓果冰沙 Mixed Berry Smoothies, $6.80 - 3.5 Stars After I had a sip, I felt silly ordering it. It is basically frozen berries and blended, which I make at home, too. But I wanted it in the dead of winter for some crazy reason! read more

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Was there around 4:30 on a Thursday afternoon. Not busy at all so service was quick and friendly. Had stinky tofu and sizzling steak platter. Both were very good. Stinkin tofu had great taste as did the preserved veggies that came with it. The sizzling steak platter def reminded me of Taiwan. It's too bad I'm only in town on business or else I'd be a regular here! read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Stinky tofu - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I'll get to the point and say that this place serves some pretty yummy food. The sizzling pork chop was delicious. I liked the black pepper sauce. The oyster omelette was pretty good. I've also had their bentos and thought they were pretty good. I was kind of disappointed by their popcorn chicken though. I thought it was a little dry. Overall, I think this place is pretty solid. read more

Great spot, and a nice hidden gem for Taiwanese food! This is not what I would have expected to find in a suburb of Seattle, but it was delicious, and I'm glad we went there for dinner. The restaurant was nice and quiet (especially for an Asian restaurant), which made it great to catch up with friends. Service was nice as well - not too overbearing, but enough so that we weren't left without anything we needed (including constantly filled water glasses). Most importantly, the food was delicious! Here's some of what we had. It was perfect for sharing family style. * Tofu, Seaweed, Egg combination - simple, but well executed and tasty * Stinky Tofu - this was good but I wasn't as big a fan of the sauce they used (a more soy / vinegar type sauce vs. a brown sauce that I've had in the past) * Fried Chicken Steak Bento - delicious, the chicken was nice and tender (and a decent sized portion) * Sizzling Steak Platter - tender and delicious, the noodles were a tasty addition to this dish (while spicy, I didn't find it very spicy at all) * Crispy Chicken with Spicy Sauce - it was a bit spicy for the kids, but generally speaking, not that spicy (chicken was very crispy, even with all the sauce) If you are looking for some solid Asian / Taiwanese food, this is your spot! I appreciate that it was clean as well, including the restrooms. read more

Why you dinner walking into the place didn't seem very clean and looking in every direction appeared to be a disaster. Ordered stir fry with pork and it didn't have any pork and hardly any vegetable. It was just a stack of noodles. No flavor. The Ambiance of the place was terrible because everything was in disarray as they stack all of their supplies among the dining guests. There too many better options than to visit this establishment again. read more

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For the most part, the food is still really great, but the one time I DoorDashed a meal, they forgot one order of popcorn chicken and I had to call them to cancel it from my bill. My go-to's are always the beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken and really any of the bentos. I recently tried the fried chicken on the grill with noodles, vegetables, and an egg - that was very tasty but too heavy. Overall, I think you get your bang for your buck here, large portions and decent pricing! read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

came first time on TGTG. The descriptions in TTG implied that there may be food but all I got was 4 bobba tea that are not even drinkable. Won't be back! read more

This is a nice little place for Taiwanese soup dishes and other rice delicacies. Soup selections are plenty with different variations. They have good side dishes from chicken to pork. We had their slow cook pork stew and it is delicious. Servers are happy to help with menu suggestions if it's your first time visiting. And a good selection of bubble tea and smoothie as well. Price is good and serving is great portion. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Beef with Satay Sauce Hot Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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It was a busy day, so we decided to get the chicken popcorn bento with rice, and Luke opted for the crispy chicken with spicy sauce and rice bento! Both bentos come with salad, mushrooms, tomatoes, and for Luke, scrambled eggs and extra salad. While it's convenient to have it as takeout, I think dining in at the restaurant would enhance the flavors. I'm also curious about trying their other meals next time. read more

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Excellent food and boba! Fried Squid Balls-Perfectly fried with basil and salt and pepper. Moist and bouncy on the inside with a good flavor. Popcorn Chicken-Crispy and with the same basil as the fried squid balls. I didn't get any spicy on it and it was already flavorful. The pieces can be of varying sizes but they were all cooked well with a good crunch. Brown Sugar Pearl Oolong Tea Latte-I didn't realize that you couldn't change the sweetness or ice level on this, or else I would have gotten a different drink. The drink was too sweet for my tastes, even after the ice melted. The boba was cooked perfectly. Wonderfully toothsome with a good texture inside and out. I wouldn't get this drink again but I would get one of their milk tea drinks! I will come back to try their other dishes and drinks. Service was quick and efficent. read more

It's been a while since I visit Looking for Chai. Came here recently for a quick dinner with a friend. Service are friendly! My friend order one of the spicy Taiwanese beef mini hot pot and I got one of the Black pepper sauce Fried Chicken with noodle and a fried pork chop to share for our appetizer. The food came out pretty quickly. The appetizer was good. I got my food before my friend did. So, I started munching it down already. I would say that it tasted pretty plain the chicken and the noodle itself. Without the black pepper sauce, it would taste like it was done without any seasoning into it. If that is the case, they should have added more sauce to my dish. My friend got his mini hot pot. Portion was decent but a lot of vegetable. It was spicy at all. Tasted like pretty plain too. They do comes with two dipping sauces. My friend was a little disappointed. I feel like before the food was better. To me personally. Overall, it was alright but wouldn't come back for more. read more

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I'm reposting my comment from any review site. First of all, I can't comment on the service and atmosphere as I ordered via Uber Eats. However, the steamed chicken leg with scallion and steamed pork belly with garlic sauce came cold, like it just came out of the fridge cold, way colder than the outside temperature. Someone messed up and forgot to microwave before they put them in the bag. My third dish was vermicelli noodle, which came hot. Ordered via delivery service, I certainly lowered my expectations and was willing to accept that the food was not going to be as good as dining in, but having to heat up these two dishes separately took time, and it was hard to heat the chicken legs evenly in the microwave. More importantly, I certainly did not expect any reputable Chinese restaurant to precook dishes and keep them in the refrigerator. This ruined my family's experience. We were hoping for some good food based on the reviews. I am very disappointed and am unlikely to order from Looking for Chai again anytime soon. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Receipt of my order. - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

This is a favorite spot for Taiwanese bento and oyster pancakes. We came here around 1 PM on a Saturday and were seated right away. Food was very good. The crispy chicken appetizer could have had more dark meat, but other than that, all the food was spot on. read more

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I should've double checked on Yelp, but Looking for Chai is located in the same place as Yifang, with Yifang's sign being the one you can see from the parking lot. The lot is shared with 99 Ranch and all the other restaurants in the plaza so there are plenty of parking spots but it is also extremely busy. The space inside feels small, but it wasn't too busy on a Saturday afternoon. I was very content with the beef noodle soup and black pepper sizzling pork. Their bitter melon with salted egg was also great. I think the food here is even better than the food at their Bellevue location. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Taiwanese beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Best Taiwanese food in or close to Seattle. Every dish I've ordered here has been fantastic.

We usually head up to Canada for this dish. The flavor is just like Canada , the tofu is crispy and stinky which goes so well with the garlic sauce and pickled cabbage. So happy that they still serve it here. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Stinky tofu - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I tried this place last year with my mom for the first time and it has quickly become one of our favorites. We've tried a bunch of dishes and they've all been good. Everything is seasoned well, not overly salty or greasy. Some of our favorites have been the beef with water spinach, basil eggplant, stewed pork over rice, and the Chinese chives with pork. We've also gotten the fried chicken and pork belly bao buns. They also have great bubble tea. I like the house milk tea with boba and sea salt cream 50% sweet. My mom grew up in China and this is her favorite restaurant in Bellevue. The service has also always been good even though they can get busy. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - A few favorite dishes - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

After I wrote my previous review, I came here a few times as they started making stinky tofu, which is rare in this area. I have noticed that they have improved their service and their food in general during these years. Currently, they also sell bubble tea under Yi-Fang brand name. They sell more Taiwanese street food such as stinky tofu, pig blood cake, Taiwanese pop corn chicken etc. During the most recent visit, I noticed that they also had chicken rice. I asked if it was Chia-Yi chicken rice, and the waiter said yes. However, when it came, it wasn't. I was disappointed. The chicken rice was so sweet that I could barely eat. While the food has been improved in general, I need to take down one star for the chicken rice. However, I like other items that tasted as authentic Taiwanese cuisine, especially butterfly pork. The restaurant also went through a renovation, so it's more spacious though the actual square footage is the same. read more

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Small-ish Taiwanese restaurant on the side of the 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds. It's co-located with a Yi Fang fruit tea shop, and it's much easier to spot the Yi Fang sign. Was doing okay business for Sunday lunch. We got the Taiwanese pork burger, the popcorn chicken, fried pork chop, and the satay beef hotpot. The popcorn chicken and pork chop are both fried, and both were decent in that they tasted as expected. The pork "burger" is a piece of seasoned pork belly with some peanuts wrapped by a piece of the white Chinese style rice bun. The peanut is actually a good compliment for the extra crunchy texture. The hotpot comes on its own small butane stove. It has a few pieces of beef, fish balls, mushroom and napa. Extra satay sauce is on the side. Tasted decent. We were pretty full after finishing everything. Bill was $54 including tax and tip, which is quite reasonable. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - clockwise from top left: satay beef hot pot, pork "burgers", popcorn chicken, and fried pork chop - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I liked majority of the things I ate here with one or two that was an acquired taste. One of my favorites they had but rotated out (switching up menu), oyster mushroom with salty egg yolk. Liked ot so much, I've ordered 2 of these so I could have more of it the next day. I can't remember what drink I had for each occasion, but those were also good. Plenty of parking since its in the same lot as R99 and pretty spacious inside. Staff were nice and informative if I wasn't sure what an item was. I'd say ordering in-person or app take about the same amount of time. But if they seem busy, I'd just pre-order in app in that case. read more

We usually come here for the yifang boba but this time we wanted to give the dining restaurant another try. It was considerably better than the last time we dined in about a couple years ago. I got the stone hot plate and my wife got the beef noodle soup. Both were quite delicious. We also got popcorn chicken and pork intestines. Both appetizers were as we expected and great portions for the price. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area looking to eat some Taiwanese food. read more

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They have been opened for a month now after the remodel & revamping the menu. They now offer dine-in and I love the new decor. It's very clean looking and reminds me of the aesthetic of hip/trendy restaurants have in Taiwan. I miss some items from the old menu but I gotta say, there is definitely some ease with ordering on the new menu because these lunch boxes are awesome. I love that they include most of the entrees they used to have but portioned out for individual instead of family style. However, the portions are actually pretty fair! My husband gets full off of the bento boxes and he can put away quite a bit of food. I like that they offer street food style appetizers. In my opinion, the popcorn chicken should have a little more spice and crispness, or offer different levels of spicy. My favorite bento box is between the fried chicken steak and the crispy chicken in spicy sauce. I love that they separate the sauce so the chicken doesn't get soggy. Oh and I was very pleasantly surprised to see they merged with Yifang Fruit Tea and that they offer brown sugar oolong latte any time of the day. I do miss the cookie milk tea but this merger makes their drink menu more extensive. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Honey chicken wing lunch box - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Oh no! What happened!? Did I miss anything? I haven't been here in a while and I have to say, I was very disappointed and am thinking of skipping some of what used to be very good such as this bento. I took a bite of my rice and it was very disappointing I couldn't do a second time. The rice tasted old and mushy. Usually, rice is the most promising and it is what make the side dish pop up and be unforgettable. A good bowl of rice carry out the rest of the meal and make the whole experience more satisfying. I was dumbfounded and deceived. The rest went downhill. What used to be memorable and enjoyable let me down. I should have settled for a bowl of soup. I should have ordered my once favorite beef noodle soup. I will not order the bento again unless they bring back some good quality and well cooked rice. Oh no, I'm not doing that. Also, their menu does not offer anymore options of vegetables. They no longer serve any vegetables dishes. I think they might have lost a handful of customers to be honest. Thai can be a deal breaker bcs this place used to be always packed and had brewer service, better staff who checked on us every now and then to see if we are enjoying our meals. So, all in all experience? Terrible and dissatisfying. There are rooms for improvement as well as cleanliness. The place have boxes and storages all over. I sued to love coming here and looked forward to sitting to eat and be merry. Not this time. What happened?? No more Ying Fang? What did I miss!? read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Looks good, right? Pics can be deceiving. Let's be honest. - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Food quality is always great and service is awesome! The staff there are friendly and so nice to kids.

The menu is different now and they have moved toward bento meals and snacks. The quality of the bento boxes are alright- note that if you ask for something spicy you just get a bunch cayenne pepper on it. Lol oh, and they sell stinky tofu. One more place that does the fried version for all you stinky tofu lovers. The best part for me... you can now get Yifang tea with your food. Good BBT and snacks in one spot is just so convenient. Not sure if we will get the bento box again but will continue to get snacks like the popcorn chicken and stinky tofu with Yifang tea. read more

Looking For Chai Taiwanese Kitchen - Fried Pork Chop Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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As someone else mentioned, the signage is kind of confusing. At first, I was excited that there was a YiFang tea at this location. Then it became clear that it was not an YiFang tea, it was "some other" bubble tea store. . . but then "Looking for Chai"? Not sure if that was an error, but there's definitely no chai and the Chinese characters def say "looking for tea" which is "cha" but whatever. If you're luring customers who think you are YiFang, those customers are going to be disappointed, b/c the teas are not as good as YiFang. They don't seem to have a resident Taiwanese tea nerd here unfortunately. The pudding also didn't have much taste. The food, however, looks super legit. I did get an oyster pancake and the starchiness didn't bother me like it bothered another yelper's mom, but I could see how that might be another stretching things out strategy like the watery tea. Also the red sauce on the pancake is spicy which is not usual and maybe they should warn people about that. I would still come back and try the pork chop and other things that other yelpers mentioned since I don't know of many other Taiwanese spots in this area! Wish they'd up their tea game. read more

I've never had such dry overcooked popcorn chicken in my life. The flavor is there but for whatever reason it's so dry I can barely chew and swallow it. I would recommend they switch to chicken thigh meat and fry them 2 minutes less. I also ordered the pork chop bento and had the same problem. Overpriced, dry and chewy...no juice or moisture whatsoever. I miss the popcorn chicken from tapioca express. I'm still on the hunt for decent Taiwanese popcorn chicken north of Seattle. read more

They used to have a wide range of dishes, but currently they just cut down almost 70% of their menu. Most of my favorite dishes like Salted egg yolk shrimp, simmered duck blood and intestine or three spices chicken are gone. The kept dishes are ok, Taiwanese bao is good, so as steamed chicken leg with scallion sauce. The reason I give them 3 stars is that the PORTION is getting SMALLER !! I ordered my all time fave : Satay hotpot and Spicy beef hotpot. There were no crab stick, no vermicelli, no fishcake, just 2-3 mushrooms, cabbage, 2 pieces of tofu, less meat, even though I ordered extra meat for $4.25. My hotpot came with mostly soup. The hotpot I had before was filled with full of toppings , but now it was mostly just soup and the stuffs above. Probably will comeback for the buns but will not be a regular customer as before. read more