Taiwan cafe brings back memories from my childhood. Way back when the lunch combo was 5 bucks and the portions were huge. Prices definitely went up, but at least the portions stayed the same. The food tastes like old memories and good times. Very hard to beat. read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Little mom and pop shop place is so worth its price. They give you so much food for $12. The portions are so generous that you could probably split one box into two meals. You get rice and three choices for your entree/sides. If you dine in, you get self serve soup that changes every day I believe. My complaint would be that it could be a little cleaner and I wish that some of the entrees weren't cold. read more

12 dollar lunch and dinner special is an unbelievable value, I have been throughly impressed by everything I have tried here and my only request is that they open on Monday so I can go here another day of the week. read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

This place is a no-frills spot with homemade, comfort food. The prices are affordable especially for their rice with dishes. There are many dishes to choose from! The scallion pancake with egg is just okay having been to Taiwan this doesn't really compare. The mixed rice is good though and I enjoyed the soy milk too. I look forward to returning and trying more dishes and foods! read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Have been here several times and its such a local staple Very delicious no frills taiwanese cafeteria style food BUT their breakfast items are by far the best Very delicious soy milk and fresh Chinese doughnuts. They are better if you come before noon though! read more

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I was back on Sunday for lunch and it's great as ever. Best place to have fresh, delicious food without breaking the bank. This time I got an egg scallion pancake and the husband got a three-item-plate with rice. He got the spicy fish, spicy beef and kung pao chicken. We went half and half on our orders and shared. Everything was so good! I loved the spicy beef with the hot peppers. Can't wait to be back again! read more

Taiwan Cafe - 3-item lunch option. Fish, bbq chicken and eggs with rice. - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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The food is simply amazing! The Za-Jian mien (noodles) are very similar with what I had in childhood (Taiwan) and the noodles is soft and chewy (made by unbleached flour). The shred pork with sauerkraut cabbage comes with the broth that I can tasted the pork bone. Is a hidden gem Taiwanese foods in Plano! read more

Taiwan Cafe - 榨菜肉絲麵Shredded Pork with sauerkraut (aka sour fermented cabbage) noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Taiwan Cafe is the economic cafeteria type restaurant. They have many Taiwanese comfort food like mom kitchen cooking. There are a lot of customers who come here for affordable food. Basically you can have 3 selection with rice. The soup comes with it. We got the two meat and veggies dish. It is delicious. Overall the order is on counter and brought to the table. Self service. For the price I don't mind a lot of thing. Although the food is not gourmet but great for a meal. read more

Taiwan Cafe - House Special Dinner Plate - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I've been coming to Taiwan Cafe for 20+ years, and although they changed ownership, the food is still excellent. This place has the food portion-to-price ratio anywhere in town, serving cafe-style Taiwanese food that often leaves enough leftovers for a second meal. Taiwan Cafe is cash only, and all the prices are in dollars, with no change. That's a Godsend, as carrying around loose change is a pet peeve of mine. Once you enter, you're presented with an array of choices. I usually opt for their three-entree meal, which gives you white rice and three dishes of your choice. You can either eat in the restaurant, which allows you to take advantage of their daily soup, or takeout, which really packs all the food in. There is no service at this restaurant; you pick your dishes, pay, and then either sit and eat or take your food out. It only gets busy during lunch hours and on the weekends, but otherwise, it is quiet and enjoyable. There is plenty of seating and tables to accommodate large groups. I eat here each time I visit Plano. I like it so much that I will continue to support this small business as long as it's open. read more

Taiwan Cafe - 3 Entree Meal with Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Great food and exceptional service and highly recommend anyone looking for delicious food with reasonable pricing.

I've been coming here for over a decade and it has been one of my favorite places ever. So much food for such a good value. So many choices. And everything is always consistently delicious. No frills. Just delicious food. I always get the pick 3 for ten bucks. Plus I always opt for a scallion pancake egg and a Thai tea and it is perfect! read more

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I love this cafe. Very affordable meals with free soup if you dine in. Love this place. My favorite is the bamboo and the basil chicken.

CASH ONLY!! Our first time and it was so yummy and great! Very hidden gem and mom and pop shop. $10 TEN DOLLARS for three entrees and two scoops of rice! There's also free egg drop soup (self serve), There's many dishes already made that you choose from or you can order from the menu and it's very quick. What we ordered: Scallion pancake Three entree $10 Black pepper pork chop read more

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It is family cooked. Not very nice environment but food is good:) It is my go to place if I am very hungry:)

Your classic, mom and pop, hole in the wall, no frills takeout spot. Tastes super authentic and is very affordable. $10 for a 3 entree plate w rice, can't beat it. I got the tofu and pork blood, spicy wings, and bamboo. Everything was delicious and flavorful! They have a variety of meat, vegetarian, and veggie dishes in the warm display case for you to pick from. Definitely a solid choice for lunch or dinner. They also have some items on the menu and not on the display case, like noodles or drinks, that I'd try next time. Would recommend! read more

This is of the best authentic meal you can get for $9 (which used to be $7)! It's simple, you pick 3 entrees and rice, all for 9 BUCKS! Want some boba? Get it for an extra $1.50 with the meal. Make sure to bring cash though! My favorite is spicy fish, green beans, and fried chicken! There are so many options to choose from, so there's something for everyone. The food is authentic and tastes amazing, my Taiwanese boyfriend's family loves them! The owners are friendly and handled COVID-19 so well. I always get to go, but the dine-in tray looks great & even more filling than the togo boxes. There is free soup if you dine in so that's a plus! If you visit during the weekend brunch hours (11-2 PM), then you can order some hot sweet soy milk and you tiao along with other classic Taiwanese breakfast dishes. Even though the prices went up due to inflation, it's still worth it because one combo meal can last you up to 2 meals! Ps; Don't forget to try their shaved ice dessert as well! It's just your typical Taiwanese shaved ice with condensed milk and sugar syrup, but you get to pick 4 different toppings from the list-- all for $7! read more

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For $10 one gets to taste what school or employee cafeterias in China are like! The free soup is 100x better though :)

once a week we will visit taiwan cafe. i love how they give you the prison cafeteria metal plates haha. other than getting the 3 entrees and rice i often order the fried chicken over rice and they would cook that fresh and that's out of this world awesomeness. the owners are great people and we chatted up at times. there are regulars that we see there too and we get talking. the atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed so no need to worry about being loud cuz well, everyone is loud there. the choices are many and all dishes are great. i suggest trying different thing and asking question like, "what is this". they are super friendly and we love going there. read more

You know this place is legit when all the people waiting in line to order mostly speak Chinese. You also know this place is legit when the frills are kept to a minimum including the service. However, I was so impressed by how the couple running this cafe are like a Jack/Jill of all trades doing the cooking, refilling the chafing dishes, preparing drinks, running food, cleaning tables, etc... In terms of food, I must say I personally enjoy having variety when I eat and this place has an AMAZING selection! On top of what they offer buffet style, you can also purchase menu items a la carte like House Special Plates, Dumplings & Buns, Soups, Noodles, and even add a milk tea drink for $1 with your rice combo meal! I just love how this place seems to offer something for everyone! During this visit we opted for the 3 entrees with rice for $8 which also came with complimentary soup when you dined in. Y'all this egg drop like soup alone made it worth it to dine in and the $1 milk tea rounded out the meal. The tofu skin dish and the Taiwanese style nuggets are the two dishes that stood out to me. However, we also ordered a few of their a la carte items like soybean milk, green onion pancake with egg, rice roll, and chive pocket. I loved how all the a la carte dishes came out piping hot as the buffet style selections weren't as hot for me. Overall, if you are looking for some decent Taiwanese food and in the area, definitely stop by but don't forget to bring your cash because it is cash only! read more

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This is another place that has been on my list to try. I absolutely loved it! The owners are from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I was able to order my dish in Mandarin Chinese, which made me very happy! I got the spicy beef noodle soup. I forgot to take a picture because I was so hungry. But the presentation of the dish was beautiful and it was a nice serving size. The service was great and I look forward to my next visit! 這個餐廳很好吃的！ read more

I dropped by to check what they got for lunch. Just being curious since someone went to the "Neighborhood App" and posted about this restaurant. I came in to find out the food they're serving for the day. This place is like a cafeteria style cafe. You pick three entrees with two scoops of steamed rice ($7) served on a metal tray (like a prison tray). This no frill Taiwanese cafe has a lot of entrees you can choose from, daily. Some of it tasted bland, oily and some taste better. The have free soup for dine-in customers. "Cash Only", no cards accepted. I just wish that they serve their food on plates not on the metal tray for dine-in customers. The place is decent and their servers don't smile. But my vibe is that they have good hearts. read more

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Whenever I come to Dallas with friends who went to UT Dallas, they ALWAYS want to come here. It's a bit far from other Dallas stuff, but a combination of nostalgia and great authentic value keeps people coming here. I've come her a handful of times and I always come out of it stuffed. This last time I got a trey with 3 entrees. Mapo tofu - classic dish, slightly spicy, good as expected. Spicy fish fillet - I hadn't tried this dish here before. It was pretty tasty, although the fish was a bit soft and overcooked, which makes sense since it remains heated for a long time. Eggplant - very tasty, with a sweet and savory sauce, eggplant also slightly overcooked if that bothers you. We also ordered green onion pancake with egg, and chive pockets. These sides were excellent and tasted as you would expect, we ordered a bit much though and were quite stuffed afterwards. Pros: excellent value, authentic food Cons: a bit far north of Dallas, not the cleanest spot read more

Taiwan Cafe - Rice with 3 entree - eggplant, tofu, spicy fish fillet - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

So good. I wish I had a scale to weigh it. There has to be at least 2lbs of food here for the $10 lunch special. The General Tso's chicken has the perfect level of spice and the chicken and mushroom with lima beans is a savory balancer. 2 scoops of rice and grilled asparagus--I have food for 2 days! read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

The food here is amazing, also considering the cost and portion OMG. I've been coming here on a regular basis for a year now. It's my, to go for lunch take out and sometimes when I'm with friends I bring them over to eat at the restaurant. It's a simple setting where food is the main focus! It's like home cooking, authentic and comforting. Thank you for serving delicious food at very affordable price! read more

My mom is in a rehab hospital across the street and I have eaten here 2 days in a row. Pics describe my food selections. Hot, fresh and authentic Taiwanese food. My mother is Taiwanese and I grew up eating these dishes. The spice and flavor is wonderfully nostalgic. There are some well known "Americanized" dishes but there is a nice selection of truly authentic Taiwanese food. I absolutely love the food here. ALL of it has been freaking greatness. Friendly buffet counter ordering or they do have an extensive menu with a ton of dumplings, pancakes, soups, noodles and entrees. Half the clientele orders in Chinese and the menu and signage is in English and Chinese. Good sign. Family owned and all are bilingual. Not a fancy or date night place but clean and well kept. 3 entree plate with rice for$9, tax included. Cash only, FYI. Great price but more importantly absolutely the best food I've had in a long time. Highly recommend this family owned authentic restaurant. read more

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I've been coming since I was a child. Literally. My parents and I used to come all the time when I lived in Plano, but it's been a while since we moved to Allen. Taiwan Cafe is always really solid, though. I love the concept of ordering a few dishes + rice + some random type of egg drop soup. They used to offer $1 boba, but now, I believe you have to buy the rice combo. They also have a delicious pork chop entree + fried egg + carrot and potato salad. You really can't go wrong with Taiwan Cafe. It's comfort food, but it won't break your bank. My favorites are their kung pao chicken, green beans, tomatoes and egg, eggplant, and braised pork. They have so many good options that you could keep coming back to try them all. read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

SUMMARY: You can leave happily full for $10! Cash only. BACKGROUND: We eat here when we're in the neighborhood and when we need our homestyle Taiwanese fix! FOOD - 5/5 This place is really something else in a good way. The restaurant is a little dated on the inside, but the amount of food you get for under $10 and the quantity is really worth the trip. Wife (Taiwanese) just loves this place as it reminds her of home and the food she used to get in NY. Now I don't know the names of most of these foods, but typically we get a good mix of veggies and proteins. We usually get the steamed chicken, spicy chicken, tofu, and this one particular vegetable dish that includes bamboo shoots and a ton of very spicy jalapenos. The nice owners are always making sure that the containers are almost bursting full. RETURN VISIT? Yes, as mentioned whenever we get the chance. read more

Taiwan Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Panda Express except ran by Asians. (I love Panda don't get me wrong). This is one of the OG Asian joints in Plano, always a crowd pleaser. You come here for the perfect combination of value and quality, $7 choose three dishes, comes with soup as well. A nice variety of options, although if you don't eat meat then you might not have that many choices. This is the no frills, super reliable, served on prison platter food. There are many other things on the menu you can order too, plus they do Taiwanese breakfast, but most people don't come for that. **Cash only** read more

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Authentic taiwanese food! Amazing place to come if you are looking for a flavorful, authentic experience. There are many selections and the go to order is to select your three favorite dishes along with rice. Rotating menu but guaranteed you will find something that you like here. read more

Now if your leftovers are gone And you're in desperate need of some noms Then just drive up to Plano Cuz I know you can't say no To some luscious delights from Taiwan! If you don't want to do up both shoelaces, then follow the fashion of the Taiwanese... which is to Taiwan. And leave the other untied. They have wonderful service, and pretty interesting dumplings as well. We enjoyed that. The drink was nothing to write home about but then neither was what I did with your girlfriend last night. Oh actually it was. In any case definitely delicious dumplings and worth coming back to try different things on the menu. Now I have to go learn Karate... or Tai-wan-do. read more

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Visiting Plano, TX for work and I was in the mood to try something that brings me back home, to Taiwan. The beef and broccoli was very tasty, the kungpao chicken with peanuts was delicious, but my absolute favorite was the pot stickers! These are soooo good, paired with the spicy garlic sauce! Best spot for a quick lunch break, they definitely pack up your food, it's truly a generous portion! Brought it back to the office and my coworkers were asking where did I get the boba and food?! I recommend coming here for your Chinese food fix, it's definitely a gem in this shopping plaza! read more

Taiwan Cafe - Pot Stickers - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Cash only guys! The food is delicious. $8 and you get all of this plus complementary soup! I added a little soy sauce and hot oil to mine. Inexpensive, flavorful, and quiet spot. I came in at 11:15AM and there was already a line! It was busy but quiet. I would come back again read more

What. A Gem. You know the saying about judging a restaurant by it's clientele. Well, if you come to Taiwan Cafe, you'll see plenty of Asian customers enjoying their food. What I like is the lunch meal combo where you get to choose from several different appetizers for a great price ($7!!!). The food does sit out for a while though, so it's best to come by on the earlier side to ensure freshness. The potstickers are heavenly! They come fresh off the pan and taste great with the accompanying dipping sauce. For patrons who choose to eat in the store, they have a nice unlimited self serve egg drop soup that's nice and comforting for colder/rainy days. As for the taste of the food? It tastes like home. Each bite reminded me of my parents' home cooking and really brought back nostalgic feelings. I can't recommend this place enough! The restaurant tables and chairs can be a little sticky, but it's a fair trade for cheap, great food. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Plano!! read more

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I ordered the fried chicken plate. $10 only , the portion is big! Everything is delicious, my 11 years old son can't stop eating. Love this place! read more

Taiwan Cafe - Fried chicken plate - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

The shaved ice is great. The iwners are down to earth. Make sure you bring cash...be here!! read more

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This is literally the best, most value Chinese food in Plano. No . I always bring my friends here when they visit because it's soo good and soo worth. For $7, you get rice and 3 entrees from their large assortment on display. I always get the kung pao chicken, braised pork, and green beans. One quick note: they are cash only so make sure you have some dolla bills on hand (7 to be exact). Please please please check this place out and support a local business while giving your taste buds a run for their money!!! read more

Taiwan Cafe - Green Beans, Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Pork - Taiwanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

$7 cash for 3 entrees and rice. Amazing deal. Usually a lot of choices and can't go wrong with any of them. read more

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We are regular customers here. Their food are so delicious and you can't beat the price 10$ for 3 items plus rice . So many items to choose from read more

I have come here once a week for years now. The dinner buffet opens at 5PM and it's always hot and delicious. 10 dollars (cash only) for 3 big servings of entrees and two cups of rice. Quick and efficient service. read more

Update : I visited here for the something else except for bento box. So, this is the review from my another order. This time, my choice was pot stickers and chives pockets. Yes, I like dumplings (also pot stickers dumplings too) and chives pockets. The food was okay, not exceptional. I like this restaurant since this is local and rare Taiwanese restaurant, but no more than 3 or 4 star for this order. Chives pockets : portion is great. The crepe part was dried (fried), but not oily, so it depends on the style. But it had less taste in terms of flavor. I had the same one with soft crepe in another restaurant and it had richer flavor. Dumplings : portion is great as always. Dumplings' skin was too thick and it had less flavor... I always ordered bento box here and it has good flavor (some of them are even too rich and oily), so I was expecting similar experience, but I felt inconsistency. Maybe chef was different ? Anyways, price is always good here and it doesn't change my opinion that I like here. read more

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