We came here to try out the hand cut noodles. In the heart of Andersonville, this is an excellent location and a lovely restaurant. There's a back patio I never saw but on a nice day with the front windows open, it's just as good. The bathrooms are also super clean and spacious 10/10. Our drinks, we ordered some of the Taiwanese root beer. Root beer fans, I highly recommend it! It has a real nice kick to it. The mango beer was yummy too. The real star, however, was the Judy AhYi's Secret. The tapioca pearls in this cocktail were amazing. For appetizers, we got some of the fried snacks. The sweet potato fries were surprisingly sweet, almost dessert-like. Really yummy! The mushrooms were also good. It might be a little disappointing if you're looking for a flavor profile that's more than one note, but they definitely got me hungry for more. I got the Niuroumian red-braised beef. I got mine with just beef, but it can be ordered with tendon, or half and half. The item is marked spicy on the menu, but frankly, I barely even noticed any spice. The beef was fall apart tender. Maybe one sad note of the night was that my friend's Spicy Tallow came out of the kitchen colder than our other dishes. Not sure if maybe because it didn't have broth or a lot of mix-ins, it was made first and allowed to sit for a bit longer. Still a restaurant we plan to visit again. Highly recommend the root beer, the hand cut noodles, and the Secret cocktail! read more

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I wasn't impressed by this place. To start both drinks I tried ordering they didn't have - bloody marys and Shirley temples. To their credit the server said they do bloodys on Sundays and the bartender did come over and offer to make me some sort of version of a Shirley though it just sounded expensive and I didn't feel like paying for a mocktail when all I wanted was some 7 up and grenadine. Next, our food took forever. I'm a pretty patient person but even our appetizers (fried chicken, and some cold beef) took forever to come out. As did our main entrees. My friend ordered their special of the night which was some kind of crusted steak . It wasn't very flavorful and my friend asked if she could switch out the Cole slaw for a regular veggie , but they never did. Took forever to get the servers attention to correct so my friend didn't even need the veggies at that point. The server said she'd take a discount off for the mistake but when she brought the bill there was nothing taken off the bill. I would say you're better trekking to Argyle. read more

Minyoli - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I tried the Red Raised Beef Noodle Soup with beef and tendon. We also shared: Luwei/braised&chilled starters - phoenix bean firm tofu, kombu, sliced beef shank And Fried Snacks - Taiwanese fried chicken, fishcake Review by a Taiwanese American: Broth and beef were very good. Tendons need to be cooked longer. I'm all for fresh noodles but these noodles were not the correct type to use in this national dish. The texture tasted like Italian pasta. Of the starters, fishcake was the most flavorful. Kombu was fine. Sliced beef shank was bland and dry. Popcorn Chicken was dry and some pieces cold. No issues with service. Good amount of tables for small to medium size groups. Starters are reasonably priced but the noodles are very overpriced. $15 for Ganban noodles and $19 for beef noodle soup pre-tax&tip. read more

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So thrilled to see another Taiwanese restaurant open in Chicago! Authentic Taiwanese food is so hard to find anywhere in America, and this place truly delivers. The service was fantastic--very attentive and helpful in explaining the menu. We decided to try the Luwei and the fried snacks trio platter, and both were outstanding. The Luwei was perfectly braised with rich flavors. The highlight was the shank and tendons! The popcorn chicken in the fried snack trio was seasoned with plum powder, a rare find and a staple of Taiwanese night markets. Tasting it brought back fond memories of home! This restaurant is a gem and a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Taiwanese night market foods read more

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Cute little Taiwanese restaurant and nice staff Red sauce beef noodle: a bit spicy but I don't personally like the spicy sauce. A bit odd taste. Beef is huge and thick and tender though. Noodle is a bit on the hard side. Clear broth beef noodle: not much flavor. Wish it's more umami taste Popcorn chicken: wish they didn't put sour power on it without asking. I prefer original flavor. The texture is great though. What a shame Lu rou fan: love it. Strong flavor. Unique texture with the mushroom and peach jelly. The only down side is too much pickle Coconut pineapple Ice cream: coconut is overpowered by the pineapple. Wish they blend them together so you can taste more coconut A bit too pricy for the amount of food you get. Would not come again. read more

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Amazing Taiwanese restaurant in Chicago area. We had the Taiwanese Sunday brunch. Everything is delicious, the soy milk, rice rolls, shaobing, and danbing. High quality and tasty. Service was fast and tentative. Highly recommend!! read more

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Let me start by saying that the dishes on the menu are such fun and fresh ideas and I really appreciate that vast array of gluten free options. The interior was also really cute! However...we received some of the worst service I have ever received in my life. Our server was extremely stand offish and he couldn't be bothered to check on us half the time. He cut my friend off when she was asking about a drink on the menu and was very short with her with his answer. Anyone can have a bad day, but this felt very targeted. He was checking on his other tables just fine, in fact, he was very cheery with his other tables. I have no idea how was got off on the wrong foot with him. The interaction went sour the moment we walked in the door. Unfortunately, I think being treated poorly resulted in the food tasting more sub par and bland than expected. The food wasn't bad by any means, it just lacked..something. I so badly want to try this place again in hopes the food will be better paired with a better experience..but I am not too keen on running into that man ever again. We felt very unwelcome. read more

I have few suggestions to offer. 1. Offer somewhat comparable portion of noodle soup with what is offer at ramen shops. 2. It is a better strategy to sell what people want rather than offer what you want to sell. 3. I tries the mushroom appetizer and you should try different fried mushrooms like popcorn oyster mushroom or tempura enoki mushrooms. 4. Scallion pancakes read more

As a Taiwanese, I think the restaurant did a great job introducing Taiwanese cuisine. They incorporate a lot of authentic flavors and dishes while taking into account mainstream taste profiles. The beef soup was okay. The beef was super tender. However, I wish the broth flavor was more pronounced, seasoned, and the soup less oily. The spicy tallow noodles were savory and satisfying. The fried snacks reminded me of my childhood in Taiwan, though I think the sweet potato fries can be less sweet and more savory and peppery. One time I ordered lu-rou fan (braised pork on rice) to go and I loved it. It was comforting with the right amount of stickiness. The service was awesome. You can tell the staff really cares about the food. I think the food has room to grow to be more consistent and well-balanced. Overall, great experience and I am grateful the restaurant was able to bring a piece of Taiwan to Andersonville read more

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Visiting Chicago from Texas, and was excited to try this local supposed favorite... it was largely disappointing. The server didn't do the restaurant any favors as he discouraged us from trying to flavor up the food. Which brings me to my next point, you shouldn't go into a restaurant and have to flavor up the food. It didn't hit. The food was not a moment. Find a hole in a wall, do yourself a favor. Skip this restaurant. read more

Ok service. EXTREMELY BLAND FOOD. Ok, in regards to atmosphere but there's places that are wayyyyy cuter with more attentive service and better food. Would 100% NOT go here again. read more

Staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and had great suggestions! Cute interior and good food, looking forward to going back.

Just an absolutely wonderful experience, me and my wife cannot recommend it enough! We had the fried chicken, veg platter, sesame noodles, four gods niuroumian, cucumber salad, a couple of cocktails (loved the Taiwanese twist on the Old Fashioned!), and the black sesame champurrado & cheesecake for dessert. Also, the atmosphere and service are delightful too, we will definitely come back and looking forward to introducing to friends and families! read more

The food here is the perfect combo of history, culinary excellence, deducation, culture, heart and soul. The dishes are simple yet the preparation is exceedinhly complex. They have a list of popular dishes as well as seasonal selections. Almost everything we tried was made from scratch! (We tried 70%+ of everything!) The staff is always friendly and helpful! Definitely a gem in the heart of Andersonville! read more

I'm Taiwanese-American and I've been here 4+ times! The food and service are always outstanding. Great varied flavors/textures, homey dishes, and still enough experimentation to keep things interesting. The space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully decorated and contributes to the dining experience. Definitely coming here yet again! read more

Lowkey but warm and nice atmosphere with simple trendy wood and brick decor. The food and drinks match in being unassuming but delivering on quality. Our server was very kind and helpful throughout our stay. If you enjoy spice, I would recommend adding some chili sauce on the side. I would highly recommend pairing the Taiwanese Fried Chicken with the Taiwanese mayo. The chicken itself is lightly fried and warmly spiced. It almost tasted a bit cinnamony. The Mi Jiang (hot) was light but warm and savory. I would almost consider it as more of an appetizer than a drink. We enjoyed everything we ordered and would be happy to make a return trip! read more

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Minyoli had a lot of great press, so as a Taiwanese American, I wanted to support it. I really wished I would enjoy it... I understand it's a small family owned business, but the service was really lacking. The server was very particular insisting he could only take orders for drinks, then starters only, then order mains after we finished our starters- We could not order everything at once and could not add on later if we decided to. It should be the restaurant's responsibility to manage and pace out the orders. Not efficient and makes it difficult to turn tables around quicker. Now for the food -- edible but not good and certainly not authentic/traditional. Overall, the small dishes were slightly better than the mains. The Taiwanese Fried Chicken was possibly the best of the worst, but some pieces were burnt. The Century Egg & Tofu Salad was fine but flavorless. They completely missed the mark on every main dish. Braised Beef Lu-Rou-Fan was too wet/soggy rice, and I've never had this dish with yellow pickled radish before. Braised Beef Zhajiangmain - Ganban Noodle was so dry and just seemed like they used the same braised beef as the Lu-Rou-Fan. Niuroumian- Red Braised, Soy Seasoning was shocking how far off this was, and there was no spice like it often is. I can maybe see how some were inspired by the flavors of the original dishes, but the execution was disappointing. Sorry, but this was a no go for me... High ambitions that fell short. I could never in good conscience bring my immigrant mom here, let alone have her know how much $ we spent on this meal. read more

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This review coming to you from a Thai/Taiwanese person who's visited Taipei and eaten her way around beef noodle soups: I'm baffled by the negative reviews that I've read, notwithstanding the ones from the restaurant's earliest months of service. Everything we had tonight was sublime, authentic, and thoughtful. Maybe folks go wrong when they compare the food here to what they've had before? We started with popcorn chicken (perfectly seasoned), cucumber salad (mild, slightly wilted in proper Taiwanese fashion--you can't compare this to typical Chinese cucumber salad), and sweet potato fries (crispy batter, hot, served with the seasonal ramps aioli). Generous portions of everything, so good. Red-braised beef noodle soup was everything. They choose to make the noodles fresh every day, in the thinner style (noodle shops in Taiwan offer both thin and wide noodles and they are not the same as ones found in other styles of beef noodle soup). The bone broth was rich, and you could taste the braising spices. Generous hunks of perfectly tender beef. This dish was all about richness and balance. The special at the time was a dry noodle with a ramp "pesto" with smoked duck, served on a sizzling skillet. The duck was probably the best I've ever had in North America (I had a lot growing up in Bangkok). The chilled sesame noodles were standard, delicious, made with the same noodles as the beef noodle soup noods. Final entree: a thoughtful vegetarian rendition of lu rou fan, made with a mountain of diced shiitake, which was SO flavorful. Dessert: GET THE PINEAPPLE TART WITH THE SESAME ICE CREAM. Taiwan is known for pineapple cakes -- buttery shortbread encasing jammy pineapple -- and this tart absolutely nailed the texture and essence. The sesame ice cream was dense and tasted like freshly ground, toasted black sesame. Finally, a place is nothing without its staff, who were super welcoming (and very queer!). The ambiance was casual but comfortable, and I can't wait to come back. read more

I've been to Taiwan twice: Once, by having my Hong Kong flight diverted to Taipei due to a typhoon and once for business; and I liked this country and city a lot, especially its food! Taiwan definitely has it own cuisine far removed from its mainland Chinese roots. Minyoli, so far, has made the best iteration I've ever had, outside of Taiwan itself. Yes, I've had this food in New York City and on Sawtelle St. in West Los Angeles, but once again Chicago has kick this cuisine into high-gear and far exceeded my expectation. So on this frigid night up here in Andersonville, my wife and I (with a reservation) walked into this packed restaurant during Chicago Restaurant Week for its Prix Fix menu and what a bonanza it was: * Cucumber Salad - cold crisp and delicious * Blanched Seasonal Green warm and lush and velvety * Taiwanese Fried Chicken that was better than any Asian fried chicken I've ever * Braised Mushroom Luroufan with ricec and it was excellent * Braised Beef Luroufan with rice and a completely different taste than above * Red Braised Niuroumian (Beef Noodle Soup) with beef and tendons * Spicy Tallow Ganban Noodle with sliced beef shank * Lunar New Year black sesame Tangyuan dumplings * Coconut sherbet So, I can basically say that we kicked off 2025's Chicago Restaurant Week with a giant BANG! read more

Beef Noodle Soup - the meat they chose was tender! but overall too blend, nothing special about the noodles Appetizers - good but it's just a lot of five spice powder can't taste anything else read more

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I'm Taiwanese, so was super excited for this restaurant to open. My cousin and I tried the 牛肉麵 (beef noodle soup) and were disappointed with the broth and noodles. We were also surprised by how sweet the popcorn chicken was - the flavor didn't match what we'd expected. While it was an OK experience, can't say we were super impressed. read more

Minyoli - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We originally came a few weeks after Minyoli opened and they didn't allow reservations at that time. We didn't have time to wait in line either so we decided to come back another time. Needless to say we were excited when we found out that they got their reservation system up and running. We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and were promptly seated. Minyoli has a nice ambiance and the interior is clean and simple. There is a slight step in the bathroom (which I tripped on while exiting). I wanted milk tea but the one on the menu automatically is prepared with brown sugar and I am picky about having no sugar in my milk tea. I ended up ordering the muzha iron goddess of mercy tea and our waiter kindly brought me cream to add to my tea. The flavor of the tea was good and the cream was a nice touch. I had the niuroumian (beef noodle soup) with half/half beef and tendons while hubby had the braised beef jajangmian (firm tofu, soy bean paste, cucumber). The niuroumian broth was lacking in flavor which trickled down to the noodles and meat also lacking flavor which was a big disappointment. The noodles were cooked al dente which was fine while the beef and tendon were both tender. Hubby's braised beef jajangmian was TINY and there was barely any sauce on top. We also ordered the Taiwanese fried chicken (two orders) and fish cake (one order) as it's $13 for 3 fried snacks. Each of the snacks came out on teeny tiny plates. Had I only ordered one it wouldn't have been enough for my child. The Taiwanese fried chicken was probably the best thing we had during this meal but you can easily find better Taiwanese fried chicken elsewhere in Chicago. I didn't really care for the fried fish cake. Overall, service was good but I'm glad we didn't wait in line. read more

***5 stars for service and vibes, 3 stars for food*** My wife and I came here with our toddler for lunch on a Sunday. We made a reservation and they had a lot of available times, and there was a good number of patrons already there when we arrived. We were promptly and warmly greeted by the hostess who confirmed our reservation and asked if we wanted to sit inside or on their newer patio; it was pretty windy and chilly that day so we chose indoor seating. She also asked if we wanted a booster seat for our toddler, which we accepted, and our server brought it out. I was pretty surprised since it wasn't a typical plastic booster seat that most restaurants have, but higher quality cushions for the seat and the back rest which strapped in securely. The atmosphere and interior decor is really nice. Very open space with bar seating in the back and open windows in the front to let fresh air and a lot of natural light in. Also had some Jay Chou and other Chinese music playing in the background (gotsta have Jay Chou). The bathrooms are really nice too, though they do have a small step down going in that caught me off guard (didn't see if there was a sign for that or not, so if not then a sign would be helpful). I didn't catch our server's name but he was very friendly and accommodating. My wife wanted milk tea but told him she didn't like sweet drinks, and he confirmed that their milk tea would likely be too sweet for her since he preferred non-sweet drinks as well. Instead he recommended their loose-leaf tea and offered to bring out some creamer for her to make her own which ended up being great for her. My wife ordered the red-braised beef noodle soup with half beef and half tendon, I ordered the braised beef jajangmian and mango Taiwan Beer, and we ordered the choice-of-3 fried snacks with two orders of Taiwanese fried chicken and one order of the fried fish cake and shared a little bit of everything with our daughter. Our food came relatively quickly, and the first thing I immediately noticed was how small my jajangmian was. For the price, I would have expected something bigger like some other places out there. There also was hardly enough sauce to cover all the noodles, which were all stuck together which also made it difficult to mix. While I understand that Taiwanese jajangmian typically doesn't use nearly as much sauce as the Korean version, the lack of sauce contributed to overall lack of flavor, unfortunately, and it made this dry noodle dish feel extra dry. The braised beef by itself tasted fine. I didn't try the beef noodle soup except for a piece of tendon and a piece of beef, and both of those were tender and good. I'll let my wife write out her thoughts on it in her own review though, haha. The fried chicken was juicy, though the seasoning was pretty overpowering. It's very salty at first, but then ended with a sweet aftertaste. The fish cake had a lighter seasoning so flavor was good but the fish cake itself was a little tough. Aside from the food, everything else was an enjoyable experience. Before coming we had already heard and read mixed reviews (mostly on the more critical side from other Asians/Taiwanese peeps), but we still wanted to try it ourselves since there aren't too many Taiwanese places around here. I'll still be keeping an eye on this place to see if there are any changes that would prompt me to come back. read more

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We tried Minyoli for the neighborhood restaurant week. We really enjoyed our meal, the food and the drinks. It was very busy and they were slow to get items out, but at least it was busy for a good reason. read more

I came with my dinner group tonight and we really enjoyed this spot, both the food and the ambiance! I thought the fried chicken snack was really good! Such a different flavor for a chicken dish. The blanched seasonal greens were a nice surprise in flavor. Also really liked the pineapple tart for dessert - very light and refreshing. Our server was very well informed and good at giving recommended recommendations. read more

If you are looking for a typical Chinese restaurant, feel free to move along. The menu here is Taiwanese and carefully planned and executed. The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable about all things Minyoli-related. The food is very flavorful, even the vegan noodle dish was to die for. Their craft cocktails are truly exceptional and unlike anything I've tried elsewhere. I'm still dreaming about their black sesame ice cream. The quality of food is on par with a fancy 5 star restaurant but in a warm and inviting casual setting. The patio in the back is secluded and cozy too. My only complaint is that I wish they were open on Mondays and Tuesdays! read more

I love Minyoli. They're so friendly, there's so many gluten free options, and nearly everything on the menu is insanely tasty. I'm going to be so sad when I no longer live right next door! read more

I came to Minyoli with very high expectations, maybe too high. I lived in Taiwan for 6 years and speak the language, I was married there and my kids are half Taiwanese (Chinese). I've had countless (hundreds or maybe thousands) of roadside stand meals in Taipei......Noodles, Stinky Tofu, Pigs Feet....you name it. When I read the concept for this new restaurant I was very excited. Real Taiwanese cuisine is extremely difficult to find in the states (outside of certain neighborhoods in L.A.), Minyoli was a place I couldn't wait to come to fruition. I went last night with a friend who had never been to Taiwan and wasn't familiar with the cuisine. Bottom line, we were both disappointed. We ordered a combination of fried appetizers to share, both of us ordered noodle soups, and I ordered a PiDan Tofu (Century Egg and Tofu). The fried appetizers were overly salted and bland. They lacked a sauce or flavor element to give them some excitement or pop. The PiDan Tofu was not prepared in a traditional manner (little sliced cubes of tofu with egg that was thin slivers. It should have been an entire tofu mound with large pieces of egg and shaved pork and heavy soy sauce). It was also boring and not tangy and pungent as it should be. The noodles were just okay...the broth was basic (not spicy and soothing) and the noodles were just fair..........decent consistency, albeit a little soft. The beef tendon I ordered with the noodles was way too soft and had no flavor at all. All in all, the meal was very weak and forgettable. But what really upset me the most, it was inauthentic......none of these dishes (or the noodles) would pass muster in Taiwan. They would be looked at with disbelief, and sent back to the kitchen. The service was very good (an early problem I read about online), servers were friendly and quick and everyone there was nice. Didn't save the night.... I think this place needs a complete redo, either liven up the food with untypical Taiwan flavoring elements.....or tighten up everything and get it authentic (maybe the chef needs to go back to Taipei or Tainan and spend some time at the roadside stalls). :( read more

Minyoli - Beef Tendon noodles. - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So glad to see a Taiwanese place open up in Andersonville! I went here without a reservation with a friend on a Thursday. We waited about 15 minutes to sit at the bar, which was lovely. The bartender was super friendly, and we chatted a little about growing up Taiwanese. We ordered Apple Sidras and the beef noodle soup, half tendon of course. Broth had great flavor, and noodles had some bounce, though they weren't as thick and chewy as some I've had. The yansuji (fried chicken) was tender and juicy and came with fried basil (yum!). The tart plum powder on the outside was slightly sweet and an unexpected addition, but I wasn't mad at it. When the bartender heard it was my friend's birthday, they comped our ice cream which was so kind - I can't wait to bring my family and friends here. What a stylish and delicious addition to the neighborhood! read more

Minyoli - Niu rou mian with chili oil - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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TLDR: If you like Taiwanese food you should probably look elsewhere Just finished eating here! First off I want to say that the service was excellent, and the environment was very nice. I especially appreciated the interior design and menu graphic design. My cocktail, the old fashioned, was just fine. I'm also always happy to see Taiwan Beer! These things are certainly what this place is best at. However I was quite underwhelmed by the food. It's unfortunate because I was very excited to try this new place out! I love Taiwanese food and have been to Taiwan a few times. I also enjoy Taiwanese food at places like Taipei Cafe (S Halsted) and Hello Jasmine (great Taiwanese snacks!). This place did not meet the standards of those Chicago places (much less Taiwan, but I want to compare the Chicago competition). The dishes all seemed to be missing the flavors I'd expect from these staple Taiwanese dishes, which was obviously disappointing considering it was marketed as Taiwanese food. We tried all the major dishes sans the fried chicken and it was all disappointing. The tea egg was more like a Japanese jammy egg than a tea egg you'd find at Family Mart. The broth of the beef noodle soup was thin and missing the flavors I've come to expect. I want to note that I did not read the reviews of this place before trying it, but upon returning home and bringing up this page I was glad to see others echoing my impressions. I will certainly not be making the trip to the north side for this place unless they make changes to the food offerings. I am sad to write this because I want good restaurants to succeed and I usually don't write negative reviews unless something stands out. I think the marketing implied something different than what was provided and that disconnect is what led me to write this. read more

Minyoli - Lu Rou Fan - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything was delicious with great taste but I wish everything was a slightly larger portion or had more protein Fried chicken 9/10 Sweet potato 9/10 Boba tea 9.5/10 (I ordered 50% sweetness, tasted very homemade) Beef noodles 10/10 Sesame 9/10 Jajangmian 9/10 read more

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We've come here for brunch, lunch and a tasting menu dinner now and have loved our experience every time! Service is always very friendly- and they were very accommodating when we brought our baby with us. The space both inside and the outdoor patio in the summer is very nice too. The food has been incredible - the corn, fried chicken, and beef noodle soup are clear standouts but we've been really happy with everything that we've ordered! They have a lot of great veg and vegan options too. read more

What a great vibe, service, and conversation. But let's talk about the food. My colleague told me about this great Taiwanese noodle restaurant so I had to try it myself. My husband is vegan and I am not. They had fabulous options for both of us. Cucumber salad, fried chicken, sesame noodles and beef shank with noodles were excellent. Two thumbs up and we will be back! read more

I'm not one for reviews usually but I had a cocktail so good I went back to their website to find the description to send to a friend and saw a few negative reviews and it made me want to share what a good experience I had! The service here is exceptional. It's a family owned spot and the love and pride shows through. The cocktail I got was truly SUBLIME! The food was good, we liked the apps more than the soups, but the chili oil really added to it and the noodles were so fresh. Very happy with it all! Dessert was tasty too. The outdoor space outside is so lovely. Would definitely come back! read more

Staff were nice. Food was bland went with a couple friends tried each other's dishes all disappointed best thing we had was the corn it was the only thing with flavor. Super disappointed don't believe the tiktoks. read more

I love Taiwan, I love Taiwanese food, and I was irrationally excited that this place was opening in my neighborhood. Alas... Taiwanese beef noodle soup is legendary. It is one of only, like, 2 or 3 ways I even eat beef anymore. Here, they utterly ruined it by making it taste kind of miso-ey and vinegary. Honestly I don't even know what was going on in the broth. But whatever it was was not that slow-simmered umami it's supposed to be. Too bad because the meat and tendon were really tender and good. I also tried the tallow noodles, which have a great flavor actually, but ultimately it's a bowl of fatty noodles. Whither the vegetables to cut the grease? The cucumber salad is more spicy than refreshing, and you want something refreshing with how oily everything is. I am not complaining about oily, that is absolutely true to Taiwanese food, but you need something to cut it. In Taiwan you can just go get some delicious cheap tropical fruit from the nearest vendor. Here, you can't, and their fruit teas/sodas aren't even made with real fruit. The best part about our meal was the lightly, carefully fried appetizers - fish cake, mushroom, and sweet potato. In contrast to the rest of it, this was not oily at all, just lightly crispy with a thin shattering bite and a light dusting of salt. read more

I came in tonight for a friend's birthday dinner. They enthusiastically accommodated our request to be seated in their heated patio, despite have a large group. Our server X was extremely knowledgeable, efficient and kind to us. I tried many of the appetizers, which were delicious and flavorful. The hand pulled noodles were also very tasty and perfect for a cold day. read more

Minyoli - Tai Phoon - hot cocktail - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried this place out for dinner with my friend since we were craving some noodles. He said this place was new and that he wanted to check it out. On the way here, note that your best bet for settling in is getting parking on the street (and having to pay). The restaurant itself was clean and modern, staff mainly worked in the back making dishes. The restaurant is spacious but I would honestly take into account that it seemed like the type of place for pair or small group meals. As a huge fan of beef noodle soup, I was eager to see what this place had to offer. I ordered the beef noodle soup and a lychee beer. Service was solid. The beer was delicious but way overpriced (I could buy a whole pack with how much one costs). The noodles were the best part of the dish (tasted like they were hand pulled) and the broth was decent (there was flavor, but not like those I'm used to in restaurants elsewhere). I think this place has potential. read more

The place is cute, but don't go, seriously. There are better restaurants making delicious food.

Brought my Taiwanese parents here and we all loved it. They have a lot of Taiwanese dishes that are hard to find in Chicago (ai yu jelly, carrying pole noodles (noodles with prawn and beef bone broth), luwei (braised meat and veg) while also keeping it interesting with their own take on things (for example, they put plum powder on their Taiwanese fried chicken which, it turns out, is delicious). We also got the beef noodle soup (red braised) which tasted slightly different than we were used to but there are tons of different styles and we scarfed it down. The spicy tallow ganban noodles were also some of the best noodles my husband says he's ever had. One common thread across all 3 of our mains is that we all agreed their noodles are delicious - the perfect amount of chew. Service was also attentive and so nice - they even offered my parents warm water (iykyk) read more

Minyoli - Cucumbers, fried chicken, wood ear mushroom salad - Taiwanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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