I haven't been to Taiwan Best Mart since the pandemic and completely forgot about the place until I…read moredrove by today. I ordered the Bento Box to-go and it was ready in less than 10 min. Each Bento Box comes with purple rice, pickled mustard green (my fav), sautéed Taiwanese cabbage, and two daily side of your choice. You also get to pick the main dish, which I selected the stewed pork. For the sides, I went with original sausage and stewed egg. I'm trying to prioritize my protein whenever possible and they are protein friendly here. I appreciate the items were neatly arranged in the to-go Bento Box. I thoroughly enjoyed every items I have selected. It wasn't greasy and full of flavors. Besides Bento Boxes, they have noodles, soup, small bites and side dishes. I want to try the Taiwanese Fried Chicken next time. They also have a freezer full of dumplings, fish balls, sauces, cooked items and etc. for purchase. I got the Zha Jiang (pork meat sauce) that I can't wait to try on noodles. There are 4-5 tables to dine in if you preferred but I think this is more like a take-out spot.

Am I crazy? Went to court and decided to try a different spot that I've never tried. I walked in…read moreand nobody was at the front counter. There was a sign that says to take the QR Code to put in my order. I stood there by the counter thinking ok someone will come eventually. A man came to counter and greeted hello and next thing you know it he walked to the back of the restaurant where the kitchen was. I scratched my head thinking, OK I GUESS THEY WERENT KIDDING about ordering through their QR CODE. I had to turn off my WIFI on my phone because XFINITY WAS interfering with my browser access. I'm stepped outside in front of their restaurant and ordered. I ordered their bento with a garlic sausage and a beef soup. What's bad is by waiting in their showroom dining area, I was never given a receipt to confirm if I put in my order. I'm not even sure if it went through. My card confirmed they took my money. So I guess it went through. Their QR code app doesn't even have a way to tell me if I made the order or not. Checked my email and still no receipt. My food was ready in 5 mins. On my way out as the young man handed me my package, I asked him "is this how people normally pay by QR CODE?" He answered with a hesitant tone, "Yes " I replied, "ok just checking." The Garlic Sausage reminded me of the Filipino Garlic longaniza. Slightly different. Maybe it's lighter but it tasted good. There was steamed cabbage and garlic seaweed. Pretty good. I think the food reminds me of home style cooking.

Lu Ruo Fan by AshYan has long been on my list of places to visit, and at last, I had the…read moreopportunity to do so! I delivered, and all was available on time the food was not hot and did not require heating. The food is so very good and quite tasty and it has a lot of sauce so it is juicy to taste. The meat was exceedingly soft and the taste was rich and strong. This is not the first order that I got and the consistency was of the highest quality. The following day, when I warmed up the leftovers, there was no difference in the flavor and the feel of the meat everything was equally tasty. It is an actual case study of how to get quality food that is not disappointing in terms of quality. I will certainly suggest this meal to anyone who wants to have something very delicious and fulfilling. And should you have room, do not forget to add an egg it gives this dish a particular flavor!

It's really good lu rou fan. It does take some planning and signing up for her email list. I think…read moreit is very expensive to where it's more of a luxury occasional spend, but it does hit the spot. The portions noticeably shrank over the years though, so I think I'll have to learn how to make it myself...

For 15 years, I ordered take out from this place, no issues. Then I ordered through Door dash, a…read moreyear ago, and all hell broke loose. They couldn't get my order right and hate their customers SO Much, they blocked my phone number. After a year of boycotting them, I tried one more time, and called in to ask nicely if they could "Please add soy sauce and Hot Mustard" to my order. They LITERALLY gave me the absolute smallest plastic container of Hot Mustard that was only big enough for 1 prawn. I called the restaurant, and they hung up on me. I will NEVER order from this over priced junk food spot again in my life.

The family gathered at Wah Sing post T-day so that our mom would not have to drive far. She lives…read morein Yountville and the rest of us try to make it easy for her. On top of that, we were all craving some good Chinese food. Wah Sing never disappoints. Our party of nine ordered entree after entree and it was a parade of delicious dishes. We were all starving by the time everyone got settled in (which took a while) and thank goodness the service was quick. A tip of the cap to our server who had to answer so many questions from some in our group. That being said, everything was hot and generous. Everyone got their fill and commented on how good it was. Wah Sing is definitely a family favorite. I will leave it at that and let the pictures speak for themselves.

The customer service wasn't very good. The staff was rude, and it was hard to understand them, and…read morethey also seemed to have a hard time understanding us. They would come up to our table and take things without asking, and when I asked for one of the items back, they were rude about it. I also saw another review mentioning a lady with black hair in a bob haircut, and I had a similar experience she came across as unfriendly and made the atmosphere uncomfortable. The dumplings, however, were really good! The pork dumplings were my favorite. I recommend ordering 8 because 4 isn't really enough for one person and isn't the best value. The chicken dumplings were okay not my favorite, but they still tasted good. The hot and sour soup looked unappetizing and had a slimy texture. I'm not sure if that's how it's supposed to be, but it tasted okay. Overall, I don't think it was worth the $11.

This was a spectacular dinner, outside on the patio with the family on Father's Day, we walked past…read morethis place by accident saw some of the dim sum coming out and decided to stay and dine here. Spring rolls, amazing, steamed bowel dumplings, spectacular fresh fluffy, just like you would want them. All the ingredients tasted super fresh and everybody left a very satisfied. We will be back

This is hands down my favorite Taiwanese restaurant in the Bay Area! Located in an…read moreindustrial-turned-residential street with a quaint outdoor patio, the restaurant has become a popular fixture so be sure to arrive early if coming on a weekend as the wait can be over 30 minutes. There is a daily rotating seasonal menu as well as permanent favorites like the soy glazed eggplant, BBQ chicken cutlet and whole squid. There is also an amazing selection of teas, sake and beer! Good to Eat gets 5 s for SAFAV: Service Ambiance Food Alcohol Value for Money

What started out as a successful pop-up is now a full-service eatery with a rotating menu of…read moreTaiwanese tapas. Good To Eat is dinner only from Wednesday -Saturday. The inside dining space is minimalistic but chic. You can also eat at the counter by the bar. Outdoor dining is plentiful, and with heat lamps and string lights it is a lively option. The restaurant's philosophy is to be inclusive and many of their staff are from the LGBTQ community. The staff were super friendly and service-focused when we were there, adding to our dining experience. As for the food, the Taiwanese dishes here do not adhere to a traditional recipe, but rather it is Taiwanese cuisine with a modern twist. The Lou Rou Fan, for example, does not feature a stewed egg or mustard greens that would be standard at other Taiwanese eateries. Those looking for stinky tofu would be disappointed in not finding it here. What we did tried, however, were more like upscaled Taiwanese flavor-inspired dishes. We started with the grilled whole squid with house side pickle, and the Dou Bao (layered tofu sheet). The squid was excellent with the smoky grilled taste and we loved the perfectly fermented Chinese kimchee. The Dou Bao was unique in that the tofu sheets were served grilled, rather than the chilled wet version I am used to. Following the server's recommendation, we had the bamboo shoots rice soup claypot, which was homey and large enough for sharing. We loved the Shrimp with Specialty Tofu Sauce Noodle. The tofu sauce was creamy and garlicky. The shrimps were fresh and crisp. Fried chicken is a Taiwanese specialty, and the Pepper Numbing Chicken Culet did not disappoint. The chicken was perfectly fried but the meat remained tender and moist. The Taiwanese sweet pepper numbing sauce was great over the fried chicken, and in fact, it is pretty much good over anything. The Taiwanese Minced-Pork Noodle is like a Dan Dan noodle, with fermented bean paste sourced from Taiwan. We were lucky that on our visit they have the Taiwanese Twins Donuts, which were like beignets, but made from sough naturally cultivated in house for 3 days. This was really yummy. You have to order the soft serves, which was named by SF Chronicle as one of the best soft serves in the Bay Area. We tried the black sesame oil with sea salt flakes, and also the plum sauce version. Both were delicious.

I used Mama Lee Kitchen catering for a Lunar New Year dinner for 28 people, and it was highly…read moresuccessful!! I wanted to showcase my Taiwanese heritage for the dinner and was excited that Mama Lee's was available to cater. It was hard to decide from the variety of their catering menu because so much of it reminded me of my childhood favorites. I ordered the following, and of course it was way too much, but folks were excited to take home leftovers: - Popcorn Chicken - Pork chop egg fried rice - Chicken cutlet egg fried rice - Qua Bao - Veggie Chow Mein - Crispy Fried Tofu Sticks (with garlic dipping sauce and pickled cabbage) - Seasonal Veggie & Mushroom The popcorn chicken, egg fried rice, and veggie chow mein was the kids' favorites, along with the winter melon lemon tea, which David and Marysa threw in for being their first customer in Pleasant Hill. The adults enjoyed everything that was offered, and were excited to try many new dishes for the first time. Overall, the flavors were reminiscent of my memories of eating in Taiwan, and that was a huge plus! Communication was easy, and the day of the event, they sent pics of the food. Not only did they include delivery over $350, the food was brought in piping hot & they helped set up the food. I am excited to work with David and Marysa again for next year's dinner, and I would highly recommend Mama Lee's catering for your next event!!

Just Love Mama Lee's Signature "Light Salad" Bentos!! The restaurant even upgraded the Bento…read morepackage with more portion!!

We stopped by here for an impromptu dinner because we were really craving beef noodle soup. The…read moreshop itself is the size of a typical Boba place, fit may be about six tables or so?. That being said, it's pretty cleaned and well maintained. Now for the food: we ordered the passion grapefruit jasmine tea with aloe, beef noodle soup, the cold noodles with peanut sauce, and the pan fried dumpling. The drink was standard, though a little sweet for my liking. Next time we'll adjust the sweetness to be a little bit lower. The aloe was strangely very mushy and not very enjoyable. The cold noodles with peanut sauce were a little disappointing. I found it to be overwhelmingly, salty, though the rest of it tasted fine. I enjoyed the beef noodle soup more, especially once you added the pickled mustard greens. The noodle texture was not my favorite, but soup was pretty good and the beef was well cooked. Overall, it really itched that scratch and I was satisfied. Both noodle dishes were hefty. It doesn't look like a lot of food because it comes out in plastic containers, but we were pretty satisfied by the amount of food that we got. The star of the show were definitely the pan fried buns. They were super crispy and well fried on the outside, and the inside was delicious. Lots of juice, well seasoned, perfectly cooked in my opinion. To be honest, we were just OK with the meal until we ate these pan fried buns! Will definitely return to try more buns and bowels and some other dishes that they have on the menu.

In a nutshell; decent drinks, various food options, and a nice place to just hang out at or get…read moretake out. Located at a Plaza so parking shouldn't be an issue. Menu isnt too pricey and grabbing and food and snack or any of the food options shouldn't run you a lot of money. I do appreciate that I was able to try all the sauces when getting the popcorn chicken which seems like a lot of places charge extra now for just sauces which is a shame so I applaud this place for not running it extra at least in my case, person who took my order was also great. Overall , would drop by again if I'm ever in the area and looking forward to try their other stuff.

We were really happy with our meal at The Taste of Tea. This is an interesting concept where they…read morehave tea and some gifts, but also a food menu with some Japanese favorites including onigiri and ramen. I ordered the cold ramen salad because it was a warm day, and it was really exceptional. It has nicely chopped vegetables and everything was prepared perfectly. I also ordered the Japanese pickles appetizer and it was presented exquisitely. They have a variety of teas, including tea flights, and also serve bubble teas. I got one of the tea cocktails that had mango and shoju that was really good. Service is very gracious. We sat in their nice outdoor covered area. The shop inside had a lot of interesting looking tea-related items. They had some lovely looking tea sets and pots. Also some Japanese snacks!

Really cute and unexpected find during our staycation in Healdsburg. Look for the sign of a cat…read moreeating ramen! Their decor is quirky and fun inside, with only a few tables, so reservations are recommended (although we managed to get a table walking in on a weekday afternoon). They have a massive selection of teas, pretty much any kind you can think of and then some, as well as an impressive selection of sake. Which all goes well with their ramen, which is the only thing we tried this time. It's not quite the typical ramen you would see at Japanese spots in SF or South Bay, but I imagine quite good for North Bay and tasty in their own right. I wouldn't mind going back even just for teas and sake and maybe some lighter bites.