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Taiwan Cafe

4.1 (323 reviews)
InexpensiveTaiwanese, Chinese
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Serene C.

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!

12$ plate
MingYang L.

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!

3-item lunch option. Fish, bbq chicken and eggs with rice.
Newly P.

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!

榨菜肉絲麵Shredded Pork with sauerkraut (aka sour fermented cabbage) noodles
Maureen C.

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!

House Special Dinner Plate
Boon C.

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.

3 Entree Meal with Soup
Joseph H.

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.

Menu part 3 as of 11/18/2023.
Paula C.

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!

Nicole P.

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

Uyen L.

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!

Soup, so tasty!
Tiffany L.

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!

Lunch combo tray
Tony P.

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.

Rice with 3 entree - eggplant, tofu, spicy fish fillet
Steven L.

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

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One of my go to's for a quick and filling lunch. Their food feels homemade. Good bang for your buck

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remind me of my mom's home cook. We love their food.

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Love everything here. The price flavor and serving is the best. Just prepare cash as they dont accept cards.

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