last time I was here I was sick so I couldn't give a true opinion...this time I wasn't sick ! disclaimer : experience may differ when not speaking in their native tongue - I look relatively young I think? but spoke in Mandarin/Taiwanese Hokkien the whole time fast to get seated - decorations inside are interesting, kinda wish there were more cool tones but somehow all the colours felt clashy lol ANYWAYS 3.5 maybe? will round up I suppose waitress came real early to ask for our order & gave lots of extra time when I said I needed it (my brain is slow in non-english lol) ordering went pretty fast - I ordered in mostly mandarin w some clarification to make sure the oyster omelette was what I was thinking of in Taiwanese pork hock - got this bc yelp said they were known for the soft & juicy pork hock or whatever - 2/10 lukewarm & dry, 100% will skip next time pig ear - cold (good) 4/10 sliced very thickly? was weird and mostly the cartilage part which was strange to me - might be a preference thing but I like Southland flavour cafe / 台南風味 (rip) a lot better oyster omelette - 7/10 oyster was a lil fishy (canned?), wish they gave more sauce, but it was still good pork chop rice - 6/10 (this REALLY made me miss Southland flavour cafe) lots of bone, pork was over fried & kinda crunchy, minced pork came with the sour veggie (?? 酸菜) pre mixed into it which I personally was not a fan of, best part was the cabbage imo beef chow fun - 8/10 a lil too greasy but no complaints otherwise everything was lots greasier than I prefer price came out to about $80 for two - had plenty leftovers though tl;dr: taste is good - quality control might not be read more

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If you would like to try the authentic Taiwanese food, this is the right place to go. Every time we lie to try and refresh our loving memory of authentic Chinese food. We come here! read more

Probably best place I have had Taiwanese food in the Bay Area. It was packed when we arrived but the wait was quick. And one can even order while waiting for a table so your food comes out when you get a table! We loved the variety of choices in the menu. But were intimidated when we saw a lot of organ meat choices! Fried intestines? Other variations of intestines? Hmmmm. The five dishes we chose were perfect for us! The pork hocks were tender and especially good with the side sauce. Loved the salted egg tofu which was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a nice light coating of salted egg. The beef noodle soup was a bit too spicy for me but the beef was so tender. The fried pork chop had a sweet seasoning that reminded me of fried snacks one buys at boba shops -- this was very tasty. It's a little far for me to go on a regular basis but I do want to try more dishes! read more

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Short Story: A hidden Taiwanese cuisine gem! Long Story: I've been to this restaurant a few times over the years and it's always been excellent food. I especially like their beef noodle soup, pig feet, pork hock, onion pancake, crispy fried chicken, and more! I've both ate there and got it to go. As of the time of this writing they will give you a 5% discount if you pay with cash. They also have frozen items for sale such as dumplings, wontons, and zong zi. The place is a bit small so be sure to arrive early or be willing to wait. Also, the place is in a strip mall with a small parking lot too. Verdict: I'll go back soon read more

The food here was either a hit or a miss. I really loved the basil tofu and the sausage fried rice I thought both were delicious! 4.5 out of 5 for both dishes. However the three cup chicken and the oyster pancakes were complete misses for me. They also forgot to input our order, so we were just waiting for 30 minutes until I had asked about our food and they realized and they asked for me to repeat my order to get it into the system. This place is very clearly well loved by the community with lots of people in the restaurant. I would come back to try other dishes and see if my opinion changes! read more

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Authentic Taiwanese and Haka Cruise and homemade foods on weekends. Servicevus efficient. You may order food as check in and get the food within 5 minutes as you sit in at rush hour read more

On social media, I saw someone recommend this place as "somewhere to go if you're craving Taiwanese food". Ding, ding, ding! I was very curious to check out this place. We arrived around 11:30 am on Sunday, just half an hour after they opened at 11 am, a couple of tables were already occupied. We were immediately seated and served some hot tea. The menu is extensive, with lots of options to choose from. Here's what we ordered: *Taiwanese Style Oyster Pan Fry: Oyster Pancake is something we always order when we're having Taiwanese food--it's one of the most classic Taiwanese street foods. However, not every restaurant executes it perfectly. But I have to say, this is by far the best Oyster Pancake I've ever had in the bay. Crispy on the outside (especially the edges of the pancake) with umami flavor from the oyster. We really enjoyed the sauce coated on the pancake as well. 10/10! *Fried Crispy Chicken: Another dish we always crave. It's bite-sized popcorn chicken with deep-fried basil. It's hot and fresh, 100% made after ordering. It would be a great choice if they had some kind of spicy powder we could sprinkle on top. *House Special Mi Tai Mu: We ordered this because we thought we hadn't tried Mi Tai Mu before. (** Afterward, we realized this is similar to silver needle noodle, which is pretty common in Asia, made with rice flour). It's stir-fried with bean sprouts, green onions, and some sliced pork. The noodle absorbs all the flavors. I could easily finish the whole dish myself. *Pork Chow Mein: This is pretty similar to the Mi Tai Mu, in terms of flavor and ingredients. The only difference is this is with yellow noodles. Overall, I will definitely come back and check out the other dishes next time. I also noticed they're selling meat dumplings and pickles. Not sure if it's a weekend thing, but check it out if you see it - it's just next to the counter. Also, by the time we left at 12:30 pm, it was already full, so best to come here early. read more

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Very well run operation! Even tough it was packed, the servers were watchfully managing the waitlist and taking orders before we were seated so they perfectly timed our sit-down. Seated, utensils came with water and then food literally was placed in front of us. It was awesome because we were running late to meet friends! Tasty traditional Taiwanese dishes: Fried Crispy Chicken aka Popcorn Chicken was tender and delicious! Taiwanese Style Oyster Pan Fry was tasty too. Brought me back to humid nights sitting on a plastic stool sharing tables with strangers at a Night Market in Taiwan. The Pork Chop Noodle Soup caused them to lose half a star because the pork chop wasn't crispy and came out more sweet than salty. The Ground Pork over Rice was hearty and yummy! Taiwan Sausage over Rice was also well done! Sautéed String Beans on point! Winter melon drink hit the spot!! These ladies had a side business of selling rice cakes, nectarines (the fruit is very random) and fresh bamboo which really made the entire restaurant reek of bamboo. Also the strip mall Taiwan Cafe is located and feels a bit hood and there were homeless and also an overstuffed smelly garbage can right outside their door that was putrid, which added to the pungent aroma read more

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Any/every time my partner hears there's Taiwanese oyster pancake on a menu, we have to try it. There aren't many great options in SF, so he was delighted we happened to be in the Milpitas area to try Taiwan Cafe's oyster pancake. We ordered a bunch of food for 3 ppl and loved everything. My favorite was the Wan Luan pork hock (drooool) and the pork blood, intestine, and tofu hotpot (drowned my rice in that sauce, yummm). My partner really enjoyed the oyster pancake, noting that they didn't skimp on oysters. My least favorite was probably the braised pork over rice bc it could've used more pork & pickled veggies, but it was still tasty! Service was kind and efficient, and parking was easy. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area! read more

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Most definitely a great dining establishment with the cultural aspects of Taiwanese atmosphere & cuisine. The customer service is excellent as they make me feel welcomed. Out of all my favorite dishes they serve would be: the fried oysters, the stir-fried "kong-xing cai" with garlic (a vegetable with hollow stems), their hot & sour soup is amazing with or without pork (depending on your dietary restrictions), and the deep fried tofu is superb. If you do not have any dietary restrictions, this is definitely your place to be for authentic Taiwanese food. read more

Taiwan Cafe has been a staple in the area for people craving authentic taiwanese food. It is located in small plaza with 7-eleven. Overall their food is pretty good if you have that taiwanese craving and just want dishes you can't get at regular chinese or fast taiwanese restaurants. There's lots to eat there and choose from but would recommend their pork chop rice dish and beef noodle soup (its not as spicy) They do take card now (as they didn't before) Parking is very accessible but just make sure to not have anything showing in your trunk read more

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It's really hard to find good Taiwanese restaurants. There are too many imposters in the bay. But you got to try this place. Salted egg tofu, Three cup anything, Taiwanese style rice noodle, Pork chop over rice, braised ground pork, Taiwanese meatballs, ... I tried so many dishes here and none of them failed to impress me. The one that I ordered every time was pork hock. It is served deboned so you can fully enjoy the gelatinous skin and the melt in your mouth meat without wrestling it with your chopsticks. It is truly a hole in the wall kind of place. But don't be put off by how it looks. The food is excellent! read more

Came by Taiwan Cafe with a friend. I'm pretty sure I had been here more than 7-8+ years ago, so glad to know they were still up and running! There was a bit of wait. Probably waited 15-20 min before we were seated...and by that time, we were stuffed! We ordered quite a bit of food! -pork feet: really good appetizer! Cooked well -string bean: standard, didn't really stand out to me -fried intestine: my favorite of the night! Fried to perfection. Perfect amount of crisp to each bite. -oyster pancake: could have gone without. Too much batter, and there weren't too many oysters and didn't taste very fresh. -beef chow fun: ok, standard. -dessert ice: interesting texture, definitely order to try it if you haven't. Forgot what topping was inside. Big parking lot in the plaza, so shouldn't be an issue. Definitely plan to be back soon and get that fried intestine :D read more

Pork feet with bamboo shoot is very salty and not in the right color. Beef noodles has enough beef but soup is salty and thick and oily, and the noodle tastes weird texture. Shrimp oil rice use broken rice kernel, Quite disappointed. It is not really authentic taiwanese flavor. The only thing cool is they play taiwanese song in the background. read more

Food: Super authentic! Very recommended if you plan to try some Taiwanese cuisines. The taste and seasoning are very nice, especially the pork hock and fried rice. Absolutely will visit there again to try more! Service: very nice and welcoming. Ambience: comfortable during lunch time even if it's a rush hour. read more

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First time here! It's honestly really hard to find good Taiwanese food nowadays, and the dishes here definitely exceeded my expectations! We came towards the end of lunchtime and were seated instantly. I loved that they had super cute and traditional decor that's authentic to what you'd find in the rural area of Taiwan. Everything that we ordered were eaten family-style and shared across our party. Meat Ball (5/5): I love getting these in Taiwan, and they make it so authentic here. Very juicy exterior. Also the dish is truly all in the sauce, which they did a great job with here. Wan Lian Pork Hock (4/5): This is the signature dish to get (and what the store is named after). As someone that loves the pork skin, there was a nice proportion of meat to skin, and the sauce was made to perfection. Mi Tai Mu Dry (3/5): The noodle is thicker than how I would have liked it, but it was a very nice and chewy texture. The flavor is on the lighter side since the sauce is all in the grounded meat. Pork Blood, Intestine & Tofu in Hotpot (5/5): I always have to order this whenever I eat at a Chinese restaurant. I loved that they cut huge chunks of the pork blood, intestines, and tofu - so they were very generous with the portion size compared to other restaurants. Basil Pork Blood Rice Cake (4/5): The sauce on this was amazing, but I've never had pork blood rice cake this crunchy before. I was going to give it a 3 for the texture, but when I took this home and reheated it, the crunchiness went away and I loved the dish a lot better. Hot Sour Soup (4/5): A staple Chinese dish - I would have loved more sour and vinegar in the soup. Combo Shaved Ice w/ Condensed Milk (3/5): They were very generous with the toppings in the shaved ice, but proportion-wise I would have liked more ice to go with the toppings. Since they sold Feng Guo as another dessert item, I was hoping that they would have some here too (spoiler: there wasn't sadly). But the condensed milk is a nice touch since I like my desserts on the sweeter side. This is a great restaurant if you're looking for a taste of Taiwan, and it's suitable for a family meal. We definitely had a lot of leftover that we took home and ate as a second meal. I would 100% come back to try the other dishes! read more

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Delicious food very tasty similar to the traditional Taiwanese dishes (taste like home cooked Taiwanese food) I strongly recommend this restaurant for people who are interested in trying out Taiwanese cuisine. Friendly service and waiters pay closer attention to refill hot tea for us. I appreciate that there is Taiwanese restaurant around BayArea and also Taiwan people are very friendly. Delicious food and nice people - double bonus:) read more

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Always order lunch or dinner at this place!!! Food are overall great! Especially if you like Taiwan pork hock over rice! Their fried pork chop over noodle soup is a great choice. Their service is great and friendly If u pay cash, 5% discount. Minimum charge with card over $25 Like their booth seats though a bit crowded on other tables! Nice place inside still read more

Always makes oyster omelettes well. Super traditional and have get ba wan. Remember to bring cash read more

Taiwan Cafe - Oyster omelet and 3 cup oyster mushroom - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Authentic Taiwanese - one of top KQED recommended Taiwanese restaurants in Bay! Ordered: Oyster omelette - classic street food Wan luan pig hock (feet) - no hoof, not too gelatinous Rice noodle- not too oily, standard fare Hakka tofu - didn't know what this would be but its actually fried, soft tofu. $60+tip. 5% discount if pay by cash. read more

Taiwan Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

We came here for about 10 people in our group and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! I have never tried Taiwanese food and I have to say I really liked the food here. We came around 1PM on Saturday and it was almost all packed by the time we came. Reservations were already made in advance. B/c we had so many people, we were able to try 10+ dishes. I feel like this is the way to go! Hakka Tofu: 5/5 - first time trying this. It's basically fried tofu, so it's slightly hard on the outside but soft on the inside, very hot temperature wise which I really liked b/c that means it's fresh! Sauce is good too that you dip it in Shrimp Fried Rice: 5/5 - typically shrimp fried rice, meaning it was delicious Black Pepper Beef: 4.5/5 - I don't love beef in general but this was very tasty! It came sizzling yummy Vegetable Wrapped in Tofu Skin: 4.5/5 - the hubs loved this one, pretty tasty but not as flavorful as the other items, it's good for those of you who don't like spicy or overwhelmingly flavorful things Kung Pao Chicken: 4.5/5 - your typical kung pao chicken Black Bean Fish Fillet: 4.5/5 - pretty good! I thought the sauce was going to be the jjangmyun sauce but it's a very light sauce Pork Chop Over Rice: 4/5 - good for people who love pork and rice Some kind of noodle dish: 5/5 - sorry not sure what this was but it was mostly noodles in some kind of black sauce Chinese squash: 4/5 - not sure of what the exact name is but the people should know when you say Chinese squash Shaved ice with sweet starchy noodles: 4/5 - very light and flavorful, not too sweet The decorations are cute b/c it's like you are eating outside of a building - check it out by looking up or on the walls. Service was decent, food came out fairly fast. Private lot in front - there were a lot of spots if you drive around read more

Taiwan Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Very rude customer service, don't claim you at front that they are CASH ONLY and when you only can pay with credit card, they turn to a stoned and rude face to you but quietly accept your card. I think it's disgusting and won't want to pay any tip for the service like that!!! read more

Lots of seating inside. It's like going back home. Food came out quick. Staff was helpful. Food was delish in general. It has home cook feeling. read more

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Amazing food... although I may be biased for Taiwanese food but I love the pig feet rice, so good read more

Taiwan Cafe - Pig feet rice, / Beef Noodle Soup, something chicken - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Super stinky/smells like sewage the outside of the main door. Inside very nice. "WAN LUAN PORK HOCK" is super good. Outstanding!! "Sui Qua with Dried Sakura Shrimp". Super bad. They used a rot Sui qua squash, not fresh at all. Taste bad. The squash turns black from the inside out. See image. read more

Taiwan Cafe - No no no!! - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I order the special chow mein I was so disappointed with this dish It had beef chicken shrimp I can the serve this dish with no flavor so I am not coming back to this restaurant I hoping it was good bye no. More read more

Review Update: Taiwan Cafe is definitely in my top 5 for the Silicon Valley area. We came here again with a larger party and tried a few more dishes. Described below: -Combo Fried Rice. My favorite, and definitely a must. Making a good fried rice is an art, and the chef definitely has it dialed. The rice is part-crisp, part-chewy, with bits of salt sprinkled so you get savory surprise bites every now and then. Combine that with just the right amount of oil, and you get mouthfuls of carbs and proteins (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp) that just blow off the roof. -Sticky Rice with Sauce. This is also called a "rice cake" but can be misleading. It is similar to the Cantonese style bamboo leaf wrapped sticky rice, but braised with more soy sauce and packed with some dried, tasty mushrooms. The gravy on top is excellent and adds a bit of sweetness to the rice. Pair with this a protein of your choice. -Iron Skillet Beef. Anyone who has spent time in Taiwan will appreciate this Teppan-style beef, which will come out sizzling and smoking to get your appetite fired up. The flavoring is a bit peppery, with a tinge of salty & sweet flavors. -Shaved Ice Dessert - Brown Sugar. A tried and true classic. Make sure to stir it up before serving your party. Below there will be a mochi/jello and brown sugar mix. The dessert actually tastes better as the ice melts. You will want to try the other variations as well. Closing Thoughts. There have been some rumors in the Taiwanese community that the chef of this restaurant is considering retirement, and that this restaurant will close soon. The last time I asked about it, the employees said that it is not a final decision. Given there may be a time limit to this restaurant, definitely try it. If it does get close down, let's hope there will be a food cart or some way to order via informal channels. Last, we took some relatives who came here from Taiwan in the 1970s, and they enjoyed every bite and the sense of local Taiwanese nostalgia. Taiwan Cafe offers not only delicious Taiwanese cuisine, but also provides a unique experience where cuisine, laughter, and chatting about the memorable recent is at the heart of every great family gathering. read more

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300th review! Let's take a look at Taiwan Cafe today. Located in a very lowkey area that is mostly residential, and a shopping center that you probably wouldn't typically drive into unless you were there for a specific reason or place. It's certainly not just a place you'd want to drop by in the spur of the moment, much less, be able to find it on purpose. It's on a road that is connected to N. Milipitas Blvd, and it's literally just a few minutes away (without traffic) if you're going from the Lion Supermarket center to here. The buildings itself are also quite outdated, so you could probably easily miss this spot too even if you're looking for it. Once you walk through the doors though, it's certainly a much different decor and feel to the place. It's a nice wide open area, so there's plenty of seating available. You can have smaller parties, larger parties, it can accommodate them all. When they first opened, not long after, there were already a handful of other tables that had walked in, so it does seem that this place might get busy during the peak times. Just a note, they only accept cash or venmo here, so definitely be ready for that if you plan to visit. The staff here are friendly, and pretty attentive, but when we got there we were the first table, so it's hard to judge. They were still pretty attentive though once we finished our meal and able to flag them down, and ask for boxes etc. No issues with the staff. The menu is fairly expansive. Plenty of options on each page of the menu. The way the food options are separated out are basically by noodles, rice, stir-fry, etc. Plenty of options to choose from, and while Taiwan cuisine is the core of this place, they do have some other stuff that aren't technically traditional Taiwan dishes. Pricing wise, it's not terribly so. Compared to other places that also sell dishes like beef noodle soup, rice plates, and similar Taiwanese dishes, they are right there, and perhaps even cheaper which I will discuss in more detail soon. So let's talk food! I'll break each down one by one. Beef noodle soup was interesting. The noodles were good, the amount of beef in the noodles was very generous, and not to mention nicely cooked, so definitely worth trying at least. The portions of everything in this bowl really makes it worthwhile because of how much food you're actually getting. The one part about this beef noodle though I do have to say is that it's not really a traditional Taiwanese beef noodle. This place feels like it's kind of a partial influence from like Malaysian or Thai style food, which seems to also be influencing this particular beef noodle, as the broth itself is tomato based rather than beef based. I mean, it's not bad at all, but not what a Taiwanese beef noodle would be, so just keep your expectations for that a bit different. Next up, the pork chop noodles. Noodles were good. The pork chop, while not really a fried porkchop like it typically should be for Taiwanese cuisine, was a very tasty one. It's basically stir-fried as well, but done so in a way that keeps it crispy, and also tender. They de-bone it for you too, so when you get the plate of meat, on the surface it may seem like not that much, but you need to consider there are no bones, so it's a decent portion. The soup with this dish though is quite tasty. It's delicious, and I have no arguments at all with this one. The fried tofu, definitely worth it. The tofu they use is quite good, and not overfried or dry. And the sauce it comes with makes it even more delicious. And the amount of tofu you get with appetizer is aplenty. Can be shared with 2-3 people with each person being able to have more than a few pieces. The highlight of today though was the pigs feet. I've had a lot of pigs feet at other places, but this one kind of blows them all out of the water. The meat is so tender and flavored well. The skin on it is also very well made, with the texture kind of chewy but not in a bad way. And again, the sauce that it comes with for you to dip it in, pulls all of it together. Just a delightful little appetizer. While one of the pricier appetizers, I would highly recommend trying this for any carnivores. I would recommend for those in the area to drop by and try out Taiwan Cafe, as I am planning to come back soon in the near future to sample some of their other dishes. The main thing I want to try next time for sure is the Taiwanese sausage which looks great. Pricing wise is comparable mainly because the portions they give you is very fair. You can probably get a bowl of noodles on your own and be fully satisfied by the end of the meal. The fried tofu is a great appetizer to share, while the pigs feet are almost a must for anyone who loves meat. The noodles were great, as the meats for both of them were very well made, though the beef noodles wasn't quite as traditional as I had hoped, but great nonetheless. Thanks for being my 300th review Taiwan Cafe and I'll see you again soon. read more

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Delicious, authentic Taiwanese dishes and inviting decors (transporting you to Taiwan). The name Taiwan Cafe (and in Taiwanese 萬巒豬腳 pork hock) is so misleading. They offer far more than just pork hocks, and it's definitely a restaurant rather than a humble cafe! First, their pork hock lives up to its reputation: juicy and tender. Perfectly done. Next, the chewy pig ears are a must try. See my photos. We also tried their rou geng Taiwanese meat stew. Yum! Of course there's the three-cup chicken Taiwanese style and the rou yuan "meat balls" (chewy skin!). Not to be missed. Hey Song Sarsaparilla soda drink read more

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I missed their beef noodle and visit this restaurant again on Sat. In addition we ordered eggs with basil , and also sour and spicy soup The beef noodle was never made me disappointed , the basil egg was well made as well . But the sour spicy soup was little disappointed , wondering if it had lots of MSG as after we ate that soup we all felt so thirsty . humm read more

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I love this mom and pop Taiwanese restaurant! Their pork chop rice plate is a must-try! It's very authentic to the real deal in Taiwan. Some other dishes I recommend are the bitter melon stir fry and oyster omelette. The last time I was there, they were playing some Taiwanese music which was for sure a plus to the atmosphere :) FYI they're currently cash/venmo only. read more

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Never had their signature pork hock dish since my tastebuds are still more diva than authentically asian, and I can't yet stomach the likes of pig feet or intestines. However, I still love this place, and am psyched that they finally reopened indoor dining after doing takeout only for most of the pandemic. I usually order the Mi Tai Mu for my noodle dish here, but took a chance on their beef noodle soup on my last visit. Having been traumatized by too many overpriced BNS letdowns everywhere, I had very low expectations trying their version. However, the beef noodle soup was flavor-packed with decently-QQ noodles and rekindled some hope in my eyes. Highly recommend the beef noodle soup here especially you enjoy a more homely version with a tomato flavor emphasis in the stewed beef broth. Taiwan Cafe definitely raised their prices a bit since pre-pandemic. Overall, it's still solid value for the quality, with the beef noodle soup at $14 for a good-portioned bowl, and the rice cooked in barrel at ~$5. read more

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Taiwan Cafe was very authentic and flavorful. We ordered popcorn chicken, hot and sour soup, pig ears, sin qua with salty egg, and combination fried rice. The service was super quick. The portions are generous, and the flavors are rich, with a good balance of savory and spice. The restaurant has a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere, making it great for a quick meal or a relaxed dining experience. We'll definitely be back to try my dishes. Taiwan Cafe was very authentic and flavorful. We ordered popcorn chicken, hot and sour soup, pig ears, sin qua with salty egg, and combination fried rice. The service was super quick. The portions are generous, and the flavors are rich, with a good balance of savory and spice. The restaurant has a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere, making it great for a quick meal or a relaxed dining experience. We'll definitely be back to try my dishes. read more

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Good vibe, nice decor of modern Chinese. The service was pretty quick and we wanna come back to try other dishes for simply staple Chinese (Hakka) food! read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Meatball (1 Piece) - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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This is a great Taiwanese restaurant. Very authentic Taiwanese taste, yummy yummy!! Its staff is nice and friendly. It is not a big restaurant, but good space between tables. read more

This is a very authentic Taiwanese restaurant. While it is crowded on weekends, service is quick and friendly. If you have a big party, the gigantic bowl of Taiwanese shaved ice for the table is a nice way to finish the meal. read more

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TLDR: Good Chicken roll and Pork Intestine Vermicelli. Chicken with Rice has small portions. This place has been around for a whlie, I think. But maybe recently, they have revamped it somehow. Not sure if it's a new cook or new decor, but the inside looks pretty modern, even though the outside looks super-dated. I'll be comparing this place with Tai Kee Wonton, which is also a Taiwanese cafe place, very similar to this one. In general, we like this place a little more than Tai Kee, because this place is less salty and less oily. My wife's vermicelli was well cooked and tasty, without being overly salted. We both liked the chicken roll, but I'm not an expert on it. I honestly liked the sauce the most. The roll itself seemed good. A bit crunchy on the outside, while the meat inside was loose and not too dense. The only thing keeping this place from 5 stars, is the chicken with Rice that I ordered. For the good, I was pleasantly suprised it wasn't deep fried. So no breading or coating, it was just lightly fried on both sides. I really enjoyed the flavor very much! And the chicken was moist and juicy as well. The down-side was, I wish there were more pieces! I got 5 very small pieces of chicken. Normally I can portion the rice with the chicken, but in this case, I had FAR more rice after I was done with the chicken. Instead, they gave a LOT of vegetables; 2 types in fact. Less veggies and more chicken, would have gone way more to making this a MUST-EAT place. As it is, the quality of food is still good. We both prefer this place over Tai Kee, but it's not a slam dunk. If we're super hungry and don't want to drive so far, we'd still go to Tai Kee. read more

Taiwan Cafe is in a small plaza with plenty of parking! This restaurant has been a family favorite for a long time, despite numerous chef and flavor profile changes. Everything tastes so close to home-cooked from Taiwan especially with how difficult it is to find Hakka cuisine. Sometimes all you need is a table of good comfort food! One of the best items on their menu (and what they're known for) is the pork hock. It's cooked perfectly every single time! 5/5 Some other items I'm a personal fan of are the bamboo shoots, oyster pancake, bitter melon stir fried with salted duck egg, and sakura shrimp fried rice. All of their items typically fall in the 3-4/5 range. It's always a filling serving of food and I'll continue regularly visiting this business! read more

Taiwan Cafe - pork hock rice plate, stir fried si gua, black bean fish - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Food is good Service is good.We gonna try other food in the menu.We saw the otster omellete which is interesting. read more

Taiwan Cafe - / Black Bean Fish Fillet - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Very tasty and authentic Taiwanese food, I have been coming here for over 10+ years and I usually get the pork chop rice bento, with stewed bamboo, fried oysters, fried tofu, pork hock and taiwanese style rice noodle. read more