Tried Taiwan Bear House for the first time, and ordered for delivery. I chose the fried chicken leg bento box, which comes with a braised egg, sauteed cabbage, and braised minced pork sauce (which they warn you comes with peanuts) over rice. The chicken came cut up into four pieces. It had such a good aroma, and was crispy, juicy, and well-seasoned. The sauteed cabbage was tasty and cooked just right (not overly soft). The braised egg was a little dry, but tasty nonetheless. The minced pork sauce was yummy over the rice. I finished up this delicious meal with the sweet mung bean soup which comes with mung beans and barley. It is a cold soup, which was refreshing and not too sweet. I look forward to trying the other items on the menu. read more

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such a good bento box for the price in new york city! Everything is cooked great and I love how there's a good amount of veggies in the bento box too. I got the minced pork bento and it hit the spot, will definitely return! I got this for takeout so can't comment on service! read more

Taiwan Bear House - Original Minced Pork Bento Box 古早味滷肉飯 - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

Very sad portion of popcorn chicken for the price. Wasnt even flavorful. Not study friendly as they don't have bathroom or wifi read more

Taiwan Bear House - Crispy Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞 - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

Whenever I'm in Chinatown I like to stop by this no frills spot to grab a bento box! I love that it comes with an entree and a small side of the minced pork rice. The cabbage is super tasty too. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Fried Pork Chop Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

I have been coming to this restaurant for years! There aren't many places to get Taiwanese food in Chinatown and this is usually my go-to. The prices are fair and the portions are decent. I always get the minced pork bento box which comes with a marinated egg and cabbage for $11.xx after tax. It is filling and good! read more

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Stopped in for lunch to try the popcorn chicken and fried chicken leg bento boxes along with a side of braised tofu. The popcorn chicken are actually medium sized chunks and the fried chicken leg is a good portion (drumstick and thigh)...both are nicely fried and not overly seasoned. Definitely a great spot for a quick, yet delicious meal. There's only room for about 12 people, so you might not be able to dine there during the high times. Bottom line, the food was tasty and the service was relatively fast. read more

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This place is super underrated and so tasty. their bento boxes always hits the spots and I think differ from other taiwanese restaurants because it doesn't feel as oily or fatty. their pork chop is tender and seasoned so well. my favorite dish has to be their sticky rice with fried chicken, the chicken itself is fried to perfection and the sticky rice has mushrooms and it's just so good. their pickled cabbage on the side is great to cut through the heaviness of the rice. the service is super fast and efficient! read more

Small shop with about four tables with 1 on 1 seating lined across. You walk in and order on a kiosk machine. We had a few questions and the server at the counter was super nice and friendly. He was very patient and helped us figure out what we wanted. My friend ordered the popcorn chicken which was some of the most flavorful fried chicken I have tasted. Whatever spices they used after frying the chicken were top tier and I certainly want to know what it is. I ordered the scallion chicken and I personally loved it. It certainly is not tailored to everyone's flavor profile. The scallion tasted similar to a pickled cabbage and can be on the sour end. So I would stay away if that is not your cup of tea. It was filling for one person I would say, but I had plenty of room for dessert. For the bigger bellies I can see you still being hungry after ordering one bento box. They took about 15 mins to come out (so it's not as quite grab and go as dollar dumplings etc etc) but still decently fast. There are plastic utensils at the front counter that are self serve with napkins. Overall will come again for a nice quick and cheap meal. I really enjoyed my food and look forward to trying the other bento boxes when I get the chance. read more

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Can you believe I worked in this area on and off for the last 8 years and never even tried this place? Yes, very easy to believe. There's like a thousand restaurants, how can you possibly have tried them all? My coworkers was craving Taiwanese food and thought this was a new shop that just opened so we had to try it! (I knew it wasn't new). I had the most popular option, the popcorn chicken. Huge chunks of dark meat chicken, very crispy and full of that 5 spice and other flavors. The portion was perfect with a healthy amount of delicious cabbage. 10/10 would eat again. Why 4 stars? Because Taiwanese food is not a 5stars kind of food. read more

Authentic Taiwanese bento. It's hard to find authentic Taiwanese food in Manhattan in general. So glad we tried this place! Food is flavorful and it's just perfect. If you're craving for Taiwanese bento, this place will not disappoint! It's definitely worth the subway ride! read more

Back for the excellent fried chicken bento box with the egg. Fresh, fried, and not overly done. Absolutely delicious. Best popcorn chicken in Chinatown IMO. read more

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Food 9/10 Solid and simple popcorn chicken bento, perfect for a fast lunch. They really fill up the bowl with a lot of chicken and rice, so you won't feel hungry after this meal. Atmosphere 6/10 Quite bare bones interior, with two rectangular tables and then some high chairs for solo diners. Service 6/10 Super fast with getting the food out, you pay at the counter and get a bento to go. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

The railroad bento box is my to go dish. Really cannot find it anywhere else. Service is great. Limited seats inside. read more

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I've stumbled upon Taiwan Bear House and it's a cute little shop located in Chinatown with a few tables inside. I order the popcorn chicken because it's the perfect spot to grab something and hang out with a friend. The popcorn chicken pieces are bigger than most places however, they're crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. They have a very unique taste to them and are extremely tasty. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

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(Overall: D) - After getting some recommendations, I decided to visit the Taiwan Bear House in Chinatown. and went for the Pork Belly Rice Bowl. While I found the cabbage to be comforting, I found the egg to be very dry. The beef and pork is alright but nothing outstanding. At $14 for this bowl, this is not cheap in Chinatown and does not taste great either. -- Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Overall: -1 D Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

Taiwan Bear House - Pork Belly Rice Bowl. 2 stars. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered delivery from Taiwan bear house for lunch! I got the Crispy Popcorn Chicken Bento Box which also had some braised pork in it. It was pretty tasty and a good portion size for the price! It held up well in delivery too and didn't get too soggy :) I also got the Sweet Mung Bean Soup and enjoyed it as well. Would be extra refreshing on a warm summer day! read more

Stopped by around 1h30 pm for lunch on a rainy, rainy day - there was only one other person eating there (who I later realised was one of the employees). I ordered the railroad pork chop bento (懷舊鐵路便當). While I was waiting for the food, I noticed the big box of cardboard boxes in the corner, which - if my experience eating Taiwanese cuisine means anything - was definitely a green flag. It's overall a clean interior with not many seats; I'm not sure how busy it gets, but maybe most people order takeaway. My food came out in a classic round box - uncovered since I wanted to dine-in. It smelled SO good - a mix of the quintessential Taiwanese flavours of pork chop, minced pork sauce over rice, and the stir-fried 高麗 Taiwanese cabbage. The pork chop was really yummy, although it was less crispy than I expected. The meat was juicy and tender but a bit lacking small relative to the amount of rice/veggies. I love Taiwanese cabbage so much, and it's actually surprisingly difficult to find in restaurants in NYC, even Taiwanese places (well, at least well-/traditionally-cooked Taiwanese cabbage). There was so much cabbage and it was SO delicious - I wolfed down each and every leaf. Tasted just like it was from the corner 自助餐 places I'd go to in Taiwan. Rice came in a good portion size, and overall I think this was the perfect size for one person to eat. Although, I will just quote the NYT here as an aside: "At Taiwan Bear House, each bento costs less than $10 and is fuel for a day. (In Taiwan, it would be less than $3.)" Well, it came out to around $14 today, and last I checked, it was slightly over $3 in Taipei now. Jokes aside, though, I'm well aware that NYC is NYC and the costs are just different; and for bento like this in America, I'm happy to pay this "premium" lol. I'd love to come by to try some of the other bentos and sides; if the pork chop rice was this good, I'm sure everything must be super yummy, too! A few more visits and it might have become my favourite TW place in NYC :) read more

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Solid place for popcorn chicken, so far my favorite in the city. There's only 10 pieces but they are quite big. Seasoned heavily. Some pieces have more than others and therefore are saltier. Perfectly crispy. I liked that they poked holes on the lid for to-go orders to attempt to keep the chicken crispy. Juicy chicken. Just wanted basil to be fried with the chicken. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

They cook with a level of care you can taste. Employees ensure you're not waiting long for your meal. This place is visually harmonious. The quality remains consistent throughout. I'm positively returning soon. read more

Been craving lu rou fan for the longest time, and Taiwan Bear House hit the spot. They absolutely nailed my childhood comfort food! Everything about it was delicious--the cabbage, the sauce, the pork, the egg :) I also got a jasmine milk tea which was not as fancy as actual boba places, but it gets the job done. I've come back again and again for their lu rou fan and will continue to!! read more

Taiwan Bear House - lu rou fan - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Their cooking brings out flavors that surprise in good ways. The team demonstrates exceptional hospitality. Flavorful dishes come with outstanding service here. Their meals demonstrate culinary bravery and appeal. Love this place. read more

This was a nice choice. Ordered 2 takeout rices: Night Market Crispy Chicken Bento Box: Popcorn chicken was juicy and crispy. So delicious. I wish the egg was less dry on the inside but this was super filling and good. Braised Pork Belly Bento Box: This was okay. I wish it was a bit more tender/moist. Maybe I am unfamiliar with how Taiwanese style pork belly is like. But prob would stick to the first one! I got a jasmine tea with lychee jelly. So much lychee jellies. Great satisfying meal. read more

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We were going to eat dimsum in Chinatown but everywhere had a longgg wait, and I remembered this place was on my list too! It was recommended by a friend who is Taiwanese and said the railroad bento box was legit. I had to trust a local. Without doubt we ordered two Railroad Porkchop bento box and it was SO FREAKING GOOD. I was worried it might not have enough sauce but theres some ground pork with sauce over the rice. It's got protein, and veggies. Might skip the sausage next time, it was good but pricey. We'll definitely be back. Btw there wasn't any wait on a holiday lunch time, and i don't think theres bathroom inside the restaurant. Small seating area. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Railroad Pork Chop Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

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As of Jan 2024, the place has a sanitary grade of B. Not a lot of in-person customers around weekday lunch time. Not all the staff are fluent in English to take your order. I can get something similar for cheaper at another restaurant. Quality of the food was mediocre. I do not plan on returning. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Golden Crust Pork Chop Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming here for years, and the food quality has remained consistently amazing! The flavors are authentic and comforting, and every dish is cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, and the presentation is always inviting. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Braised Pork Belly Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

Authentic spot with some classics - the bentos are obviously the stars but the appetizers are also quite good. I was a fan of the seaweed and daikon. Not mind blowing enough to go out of my way for, but definitely a solid choice if you're in the area. read more

The order came out right away. It does unfortunately have limited seating so it would be a good place to grab a quick takeout instead of dining in. There is also online ordering for pickup which is convenient. I got the Night Market Crispy Chicken Bento Box. The fried chicken was extremely crispy and juicy. It includes a good portion of rice topped with braised minced pork, giving the dish more flavor. It also has a side of cabbage and a soy sauce egg. I feel like this bento is filling enough for one person. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Night Market Crispy Chicken Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

I had the popcorn chicken bento. Nice crispy chicken and great cabbage. Definitely a keeper. read more

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My go-to spot for classic Taiwanese rice boxes! Always so homey, reliable and delicious. Been here several times now and they've never let me down. Plus the meal comes in such cute circular bamboo boxes. The prices have inevitably risen over the years but still very much worth it. For around $13 you can get a pretty filling meal - 3 proteins (including a tea egg + minced pork + meat of your choice) and cabbage over rice. Can't get any better than that. Fried chicken leg, night market crispy chicken, and pork belly are my faves! read more

Taiwan Bear House - Original Minced Pork Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

Best Taiwanese place in Chinatown! This small Taiwanese shop has everything you'd want. There are only 4 tables in here so it's small but the food is amazing. The fried chicken tasted exactly like what you can find in Taiwan. The skin is crispy and the chicken is juicy. The minced pork rice is great as well. Popcorn chicken is a must try along with the sausages- which were juicy. I love that they have the Taiwanese apple cider drink. read more

I decided I would get a convenient dinner for myself. Taiwan Bear House fit the bill for me. They are doing strictly takeout during Covid 19. I ordered the Taiwan Sausage Bento Box. It came with seasoned cabbage, marinated minced pork and a hard boiled tea egg, shelled. The pork infused the rice underneath with a nice meaty flavor. It was just what I needed. This came as an appropriately sized individual portion. It was a short wait as it was prepared to order. I noted the container it is served in, appears to be made of bamboo. Environmentally friendly. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Bamboo serving container - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Hidden gem! The Popcorn Chicken is well seasoned, tender and crispy. You have two options to get your hands on this dish, whether you get it as part of the bento box over rice or standalone without rice. One key attribute about Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken is that the seasoning is always done well. The Original Minced Pork Bento Box is tasty over rice with a tea flavored boiled egg. This is a key here is to incorporate the sauce, the minced pork and tea egg well with the rice. When integrated well, one spoonful provides all the elements of the dish in one bite. The service is also very helpful. TBH is located on Pell Street on a street that isn't as well travelled and outdoor seating was not available even though the street was closed to car traffic for my earlier visits. Because I traveled by car and temporary parking is always difficult to find in CTown, I asked if staff would bring the takeout order to nearby Bowery St to meet me, to which staff happily obliged. That's incredibly helpful. read more

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COVID report: no outdoor seating; takeout and delivery only at the moment. Food: My boyfriend and I got the night market crispy chicken bento box as a late afternoon snack and it was incredible. The chicken was just perfect. I loved the cabbage, too. Next time: I want to try the pork chop! $12 credit card minimum. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Night Market Crispy Chicken Bento Box - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 4/5 | Service: N/A | Experience: 5/5 Love coming here for a quick bite! It's better to grab and go with the limited seating. The chicken is sometimes chewy, but the portions are great and the food very simple and delicious. The balance between protein, veggies, and rice makes for a perfect combo. What we ordered: * Crispy chicken bento box * Pork belly bento box Things to know: * Best for takeout read more

Taiwan Bear House - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

I had high hopes after seeing photos of their pork chop rice. It is just called gold crust pork chop rice in English, but in Chinese it reads "golden thick cut pork chop rice". What I got was a piece of super thin pork chop that's dry. Perhaps things have changed since those people posted, or I was unlucky. Judge for yourself... read more

Taiwan Bear House - Golden Crust Pork Chop Bento Box - the Chinese reads "thick cut" pork chop but this is a far cry from thick cut obviously - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've never been to the physical location but it's a staple in my lunchtime delivery from Uber Eats. The pork belly bento box comes with tender braised pork belly, cabbage, an egg, and minced pork meat sauce all on top of white rice. This one dish was filling enough for lunch but I ended up ordering other appetizers. The Taiwanese sausage had a sweet and porky grilled flavor to it, reminds me kind of sweet pork jerky. The crispy fried chicken was still hot when I got it and not yet soggy. The batter has a good flavor and the chicken was juicy. Overall I love this place for Taiwanese lunch boxes. read more

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FOOD - found this place on TikTok and it was alright, ive had better but it satisfies the cravings Minced Pork Over Rice - not bad, flavor was definitely there but I wish it was more moist (is that the right word lol) popcorn chicken - ok we got it takeaway so it wasn't crispy when we got to it but also it was kinda very oily. but the chicken itself was yummy and juicy mango green tea w boba - clearly j syrup but it satisfies the cravings. boba was kinda hard. wouldn't get again unless I rlly wanted tea PRICE - normal SERVICE - the cashier was super super nice and patient AMBIANCE - normal read more

Epitome of Taiwanese comfort food. Hearty and flavorful. Reasonable prices in a low key cafe. Not much seating but we didn't have any issues getting a table. read more

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Absolutely delicious -- another place that was on my list to try for a while! I've been to Taiwan and am always looking for delicious Taiwanese food in NYC because I miss Taiwanese food and the nightmarkets so much. Taiwan Bear House does not disappoint at all! Gosh I will have to come back soon, the pork is just perfect- the eggs are great, the rice is good- everything is delicious! If you want to try out Taiwanese food, make sure to support this great little spot in an iconic part of Chinatown! read more

Taiwan Bear House - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid place for a quick and cheap bite in NYC Chinatown. I would warn those with nut/peanut allergies to stay away though, they don't really preface what has peanuts in it unfortunately. read more

Taiwan Bear House - Taiwanese Near Me - New York, New York