Authenticity -- 10/10 This place is actually real Taiwanese…read morefood. Not "inspired by," not Americanized, not playing games. This is the closest thing you're getting to Taiwan in Arizona right now. Service -- 10/10 You order at the counter, which threw us off for about two seconds, then we realized it just works. The owner is a super nice Taiwanese guy and the whole place feels chill and genuine. Deliciousness -- 10/10 We ordered a bunch of snacks and I'm telling you right now, the deep-fried stuff is non-negotiable. The popcorn chicken is life-altering. I don't even want to exaggerate but it actually changed my standards. The drinks are also dangerous. Smoothies and slushes both hit way harder than expected. Overall Score: 10/10 I would come back. I would bring friends. I would think about this food at 1 a.m. Definitely Unofficial Food Critic approved.

This has been on my list for a long time to try and finally came in tonight for dinner…read more The place is very casual and frankly kind of dumpy but those are the best places for good authentic food! My family is from Taiwan and so I was looking forward to coming here and giving it a try. Now granted, I am picky when it comes to Taiwanese food, so if not made right, you will know about it. We ordered the ground pork over rice and Taiwanese braised pork over rice combos. Both dishes were pretty good. I dont have high expectations here in Phoenix and I was pleasantly surprised! We also checked out their cold case and lots of comforting dishes like Taiwanese pickled cabbage, marinated pig ears, marinated seaweed and tofu gan. We got an order of the seaweed and tofu gan and it was good. Also had a boba tea to go and it was as expected. Boba was chewy like it should be and for $3.35, pretty good deal. Overall, the food was good and there is a specials daily menu by the cash register but its written in Chinese, so you probably need to ask the owner what specials they are having or bring me with you! When we came tonight there was eel over rice, 3 cups chicken over rice combo and papaya milk and green bean sweet soup. I'd definitely come back here again when Im in the mood for Taiwanese food but I would skip dining in. I felt like I was in some school cafeteria, zero ambiance. But the food was legit!

One word YES!!! I work in the area. I have to work in office one week of the month. After work…read moreI'm not feeling going home cooking, long drive, plus annoying drivers equals go sit relax and get dinner. Tempe native here and Tempe has always been a foodies paradise in the Valley. It consists of diverse cultures which means various ethnic foods. So yes Yelp to the rescue what to eat? Hmmm let's see Chinese the out of town review win me over. It has late night pickup; cute, quaint, and not fancy. Review photos did it for me the person went all in on how good it was in her review. Why not try it. They have buns and dumplings; I feel like a little kid Drooling. Yes I got both bomb. I'm going back very small parking but worth the drama to get there. Next time may Lyft or Waymo from work & then back to avoid the drama of Tempe traffic & parking. Fluffy Grandma recommends.

Came here to try the lamb skewers and it did not miss! Has nice mix of meat but also juicy fat to…read moreprovide richness. Chongqing noodle was solid and I would get again. We requested to get this spicy and they accommodated. Interested in getting beef noodle soup next. XLB was classic and comes as a 10 dumpling portion The staff were really nice and attentive.

I have been eyeing this place as I have been craving BBQ PORK BUNS. Today I had a marketplace…read morepurchase in the area. I decided to stop and give it a try as I saw it on Yelp when searching for bbq buns. Asian food is a top favorite and normally get at a good dim sum place. Ok interior is nice reminds me of maybe a former bbq restaurant. I may have done 5 stars but it chaps my hide when restaurants charge for soda water the same cost of a soda. Note not canned or bottled but same as that from the fountain. Ok to the food good my favor it is the Bao Pork belly bun peanuts and pickled veggies 5 stars. Next is the soup dumplings first time having got full but sampled 3 different ones need to try the others 4 stars. The Bbq pork buns good chunks of pork pork in the middle 3 stars. I'm going to come back and try some of the other food. Fluffy Grandma Recommends

What a delightful find! My son and DIL eat here often and I love that they introduced me to this…read morewonderful place. They have a unique take on dandan noodles that is really yummy. I appreciate that it is not "saucy", but full of flavor - the spice leaves a warm coat on your tongue. We also had yummy soup dumplings (but it is weird that they don't give you a spoon to eat them). The pork buns were very good as well. I definitely will be back to try more.

Ive known about this place for awhile now but because it's pretty far north to come here, I haven't…read moremade my way over until recently when I was in the area. My family is from Taiwan and there are days when I really miss some good food from my mother's homeland. I stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the braised pork over rice dish and also got an Okinawa milk tea with boba. Braised pork over rice was pretty good! Not like what you would get in Taiwan but a pretty decent version. I wished the rice was just a tad stickier. The hard boiled egg and tofu slice were a nice touch. Milk tea was ok and not too sweet and the boba was delicious. Overall, I enjoyed my visit here and would come back to try other dishes when I'm in the area.

The fried tofu and the braised pork dish I ordered were very flavorful and satisfying. The menu is…read morenot extensive, but the flavors of these items I ordered makes me determined to come back and try the other offerings.

Heng's Kitchen is located in the Mekong Plaza. I took my…read moregirlfriend here for some spring rolls. We weren't real hungry, but wanted a little something to share. Four spring rolls was perfect. They make them fresh and perfect. Crispy on the outside with nice veggies on the inside. They give you a sweet-and-sour sauce to go with it. They were very good. Shared parking outside.

Heng's Kitchen is located at the very left of the food court of Mekong Plaza. I met up with a…read morefriend and her husband, and my main goal was to satisfy my XLB craving! Order at the cashier, grab a number, and food will be served to you. Needless to say, I ordered the 4. Shanghai pork mini soup dumplings which were $10.25 for 6 dumplings. I would've loved less dough, more soup, overall bigger portion size (larger dumplings or more of them). Otherwise, the soup itself was tasty. We also ordered the 14. Chongqing Fried Spicy Chicken $13.95, which was a platter of boneless chicken and peppers. I was very impressed with the crisp exterior but soft/juicy interior of the chicken. I'm not usually a spice person, but I was left feeling tingly but not in pain and not numb. Overall I found Heng's Kitchen to be disproportionately pricey given the taste and portion sizes. I'm pretty critical and discerning about my XLB, and this place did not totally satisfy my craving, although I was pleasantly surprised about the chicken. Note: rice is not included with any dish and is $1 extra. Free room-temperature self-serve water available.

AMAZING OVERALL!!!…read more DRINKS: 9/10 ~drinks were absolutely delectable. Some of the best boba I have ever had. Would've been a 10/10 if there were different cup sizes to choose from. [i recommend the strawberry fresh milk or the caramel boba latte] AMBIENCE: 10/10 ~the vibes were immaculate. The music was perfect volume and the store was very cozy and welcoming. SERVICE: 9/10 ~the staff were very friendly. The drinks took a bit longer, but that made sense considering how busy they were. I was very impressed with how organized they were.

The caramel boba fresh milk tea was absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced and not overly sweet…read more Very much a refreshing and satisfying drink.

Had lunch here and it was about a 10 min wait to get in. There is an iPad at the front door to put…read moreyour name on the wait list. Small footprint in the Mekong Plaza. Ordered the pork and chives dumplings, XLB, and Beef chow fun. Service was expedient and waters were already preset on the table. There was a QR code on the table that allowed you to order online or if you waited a few more minutes, server will come over and take your order. All of our food came fast... within about 10-15 min. Chow fun had the wok hay ( wok air that makes food taste good) and thick slices of velveted beef slices. Pork and chive dumpling and XLB were juicy and moist and delicious with the ginger black vinegar chili oil sauce. I really like the food here and staff moves fast. Great place for a quick lunch.

Great little dumpling place!…read more The place is small, with limited seating, so be prepared to wait a little, though we didn't wait long! Maybe 20 minutes? The staff was all really friendly which surprised me because I swear they never stopped! They were busy but still kind and attentive! We ordered the spicy dumplings and the Hong Kong Fried Rice! The Boas were good, but the dough was a little thicker than I'm used to. So I felt full rather quickly! The fried rice however, 10/10 NO NOTES!!! Best fried rice I think I've ever had!! Totally worth the drive. Will be back for sure!!

This place has been a favorite of mine for years, and every single visit reminds me why I keep…read morecoming back. It may be a smaller, family-owned spot, but the heart, passion, and consistency here are unmatched. Hands down, the best dim sum I've had in Arizona. Even when they're incredibly busy (which they always are for a reason), the service never feels rushed or careless. Sunni was absolutely amazing--so kind, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. You can tell she truly cares about the guests and the experience. There's something really special about supporting a local family business that pours so much love into what they do. You feel it in the food, the service, and the atmosphere. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know exactly what I'm talking about

I've been meaning to come here for years. I wish I hadn't. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good…read moreeither. My first clue should have been no one was pushing around a steam cart. I didn't need a second clue. Overall meh. If you want dim sum there are other places that do it, and do it better.

Excellent service food taste great price is reasonable highly recommended to friends and familyread more

Recommendation: Yes you got to try it if you haven't been…read more Food: everything is really good. My favorite is the Thai one. Service: great, usually available when you need something. Tip: if you go during lunch time, they offer free tea (cold black/green tea) What's new: they have a new soup! Spicy pickled mustard green fish! What we ordered: Thai and the spicy picked green fish soup! Both were excellent. They gave a generous amount of fish and the flavors were always consistent and spot on. It's definitely one of my top favorite spots. I hope they can expand toward Chandler/gilbert area.

We are eagerly awaiting the opening of this location. We have eaten at the Anaheim location several…read moretimes; it's my favorite restaurant in the Disneyland Resort.