Ive known about this place for awhile now but because it's pretty far north to come here, I haven't made 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. read more

Taiwan Mama - Okinawa milk tea with boba - decent - Taiwanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The fried tofu and the braised pork dish I ordered were very flavorful and satisfying. The menu is not extensive, but the flavors of these items I ordered makes me determined to come back and try the other offerings. read more

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3.5/5 Shared a few items with a friend who was curious about Taiwanese food. It was hit or miss for our different picks. We had the popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, sweet and sour fish, and the braised pork with rice. The braised pork with rice was overly salty to me and didn't really have any additional flavor aside from the salt. It was served with some zucchini and broccoli and the broccoli was also extremely salty. The sweet and sour fish was also not my favorite. The sauce didn't really have any flavor but the fish itself was nicely prepared and tasted good. The beef noodle soup was a meh for me. The broth was spicy and was more on the lighter side whereas I'm more used to a bold flavored broth. The noodles were thick and the beef was tender. For veggies there were pickled greens and chopped scallions on top. The popcorn chicken was easily our favorite. It had just the right amount of seasoning, crisp outer coating, and tender chicken. I also had an okinawa milk tea with herbal jelly. I had it on the less sweet side (30%) which was perfect for me. The flavors were refreshing and creamy. I liked the herbal jelly which had just the right consistency to sip up through the boba straw. Service was succinct. There is a decent amount of seating inside as well as a couple tables outside. The table we were at could have used a quick wipe with a wash cloth in one spot. If I were in the area again I'd probably go here for more bubble tea and for more snack type foods like the popcorn chicken. read more

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Taiwan Mama is one of my favorite Taiwanese restaurants in Phoenix! The owner's warm and beautiful smile, the familiar Taiwanese faces, and every authentic dish bring back so many memories of home. Whether it's a lunch bento for the office, an afternoon Taiwanese bubble tea and snack, or a casual dinner with friends -- Taiwan Mama is always the perfect choice. Highly recommended if you're looking for a true taste of Taiwan! read more

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All the mixed reviews I wanted to give this place a go. The beef noodle soup was served perfectly hot with hot spice. Missing soy sauce flavors. I could taste the salt, when I should be tasting "Hong shao". The chicken was slightly better. Nice portions. Could use more flavor. The pork cutlet, taste like expected 5 spice and crunchy. I hope they revise their recipe, especially the beef noodle. read more

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Have ordered the Beef Noodle Soup with tomato based (not my favorite), dual item appetizer consist of soy sauce boiled beef and tripe as well as a Boba tea. Soup was ordinary at best but the appetizers were soggy over cooked and no flavor which I found surprising yet it tasted spoiled and soggy which it is not suppose to be. The owner realized 90% was not eaten and I the Soup was half eaten. The Boba was the only acceptable item and refund was given for bad appetizer. I think they knew they could never meet my expectations as a real local who know what is required by restaurant standard. Will hope they do better by serving what they will eat at home. read more

I don't think they were expecting the high demands for Taiwanese food in this North Valley area. I came during lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was packed with people who love trying new places. One employee was trying to manage the front with a bunch of tickets lying on the counter. I'm surprised they didn't have a section to set the tickets. It seems the flow was disorganized. You got people handing the empty plates to the employee as well as setting the empty plates on the counter while he was managing the order section. I found it a little gross with handling dirty plates not washing your hands, then wrapping orders. Who knows if someone forgot to order some trash bins. I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Bento and the Mama Special drink. The chicken cutlet was crispy and moist, but a bit greasy and lacked flavors. I had to eat with the sides to add the extra flavors. There was a wait about 20 minutes for the chicken cutlet. Luckily, Dollar Tree was in the same plaza. As for the Mama Special drink, if you enjoy sour drinks, it might be for you. There is still room for improvement. Hopefully, they get it right! read more

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Our first time trying Taiwan Mama. We arrived before noon on a Saturday and we were the first dine-in customers (staff was working on takeout orders in the kitchen when we arrived). The young lady who helped us was very kind and gave us recommendations and a small strawberry smoothie for my kid. We ordered a braised pork belly and popcorn chicken bento, braised beef soup noodles, and sweet and sour fish (served with rice). Along with an Okinawa milk tea with boba. The braised pork belly was cooked very nicely; I personally felt the flavor was mild and could use more punch. Popcorn chicken was fresh and hot - could use more seasoning on it. The braised beef soup noodle had a rich yet not too heavy broth; thanks to the tomatoes and carrots. It was not a fancy looking bowl but had the taste and coziness of home cooking (hence Taiwan Mama we supposed!). The sweet and sour fish was piping hot. We enjoyed the light breading and fry on the fish fillet and the tangy sauce. The Okinawa milk tea was decent. The boba texture was not our favorite but we appreciated the staff giving us a new tea as she forgot to put the boba in the original order. Pleased to finally have a Taiwanese place closer to us. We will come back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

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Finally a real boba shop and Taiwanese food place in north Phoenix! I believe they are still in soft-opening stage with limited menu, but still, authentic Taiwanese food and drinks. I did not dine in, but the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. I hope they will be OK for people to stay and work/study there, but need to check. It's a bit tricky because it is both a boba shop and a restaurant at the same time. read more

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I'm excited to have a place in the area that has some easy and good Asian food. I was hoping that it could be a reliable go-to place that is not far from my house. Overall, I'm happy with this option. I usually try a boba milk tea but was in a fruit tea mood. I got 0% sweet, and thank goodness I did! The drink was plenty sweet on its own. I ordered the popcorn chicken meal. It was a good chicken; however, the kimchi and broccoli sides were small in comparison to the chicken and for sides in general. It didn't fill the portion dedicated for the sides in the container, so it looked like it was oractically empty. In terms of chicken, the texture was good, and the flavor was pretty good. It could use more white pepper to give it the quintessential popcorn chicken flavor. It seems like there are kinks to still be worked out but I am confident it will improve over time. Happy to have more options on this side of town! read more

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Very clean, friendly service and excellent food! Our OLLI (Osher LIfeline Learning Institute) SIG (Special Interest Group) visited Taiwan Mama and all agreed it was great. I had the Popcorn Chicken Bento and the chicken was delicious. The veggies (cabbage and broccoli) were done perfectly. Sesame balls were shared and they, like everything else, were delicious. Definitely going to make a trip back over to this place again! read more

Taiwan Mama - OLLI Food SIG - Taiwanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were excited to hear that Taiwanmama had opened a new location in North Phoenix and decided to give it a try. The restaurant's decor is minimalistic, but the space is clean and bright, which creates a welcoming atmosphere. We chose to dine in rather than opt for takeout. Taiwanmama operates more like a fast-casual restaurant, where you place your order at the counter, and the staff brings your food to the table. They serve the food on fancy paper plates, which is a practical choice for minimizing dishwashing time. However, the paper plates weren't very sturdy, and the takeout boxes seemed like a better option. We also noticed that there wasn't a trash can inside, so we were unsure where to dispose of our plates when we finished. In the end, we handed our trash to the cashier. For our meal, we ordered the Popcorn Chicken Bento, Chicken Cutlet Bento, and Braised Pork Belly. Unfortunately, the Popcorn Chicken Bento lacked flavor, and the Chicken Cutlet was dry with a thick, tasteless batter. On the brighter side, the Braised Pork Belly was good, though quite greasy. Our first visit wasn't great, but we hope the experience improves as the restaurant settles in over the next few months. read more

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This is a very accommodating restaurant. They work hard to give you what you want if it differs from the menu. My daughter and I have been to Taiwan Mama a number of times and each time we have had an exceptional experience, wonderful food, and great service. If you want delicious food, welcoming vibes and smiling faces visit Taiwan Mama. You'll be glad you did. And, if you happen to like pork chops be sure to order the Pork Chop Bento Box. Outstanding! read more

The food is always amazing. Staff is friendly and helpful. I was there the other night and tried a different dish. (I usually get the pork chop bento). I was asked by the chef if I wanted any spice to it as it comes with a slight spice. I said to do it like he normally does. I explained that I love spicy food, but it doesn't love me back. He made it his normal way and gave me chili oil on the side. Everything was DELICIOUS!!! I highly recommend this spot. read more

So I've been here quite a few times now. Usually a hit or miss on how busy they are. Usually order to go now. Decent amount of seating available with ample space. Newly opened and family owned so I hope they are here to stay! Simple food and drink menus, but I always have trouble picking since I have a few favorites. I do love the chicken drumstick bento and the pork belly dishes though. Usually leave with an Okinawa milk tea as well. Good and quick Taiwanese food is somewhat rare in this area so please support this place if you can! read more

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Food is really authentic, will be back! This place is a hidden gem! Not in a busy place so you have to try to find it! read more

Taiwan Mama - Very authentic. - Taiwanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I know I shouldn't have high expectations for Taiwanese food in phoenix but disregard the flavor, The Taiwanese braised pork in rice is so so salty! I also order black pepper beef is overcooked and dry. The only thing good is their drink. I gave 6 out of 10. If you are just looking to feed up your stomach and don't care about tasty of food. Then you can give a try! read more

Amazing food I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and I'm so glad I did. I wanna try everything on the menu.

I took the family tried Taiwan Mama but it wasn't very good it's like a fast food restaurant fry chicken and braised pork not bad

Food was ok, nothing really special to write about. Price was a bit high for the quantity and quality provided.

The quality of service was top-notch. The boba was average, not anything to write home about--comparable to other boba stores. Their noodle soup was quite nice too. The variety is rather limited. However, it remains a great spot to have a meal and a bubble tea. read more

First time trying this place and I ordered the braised pork bento and beef tripe to-go. The beef tripe portion felt a bit small for the price, but I understand the importance of supporting small businesses, especially ones serving authentic cuisine. Overall, the food was great! The young girl at the front didn't seem to speak much English, but that's something I'm used to coming from New York, it just adds to the charm and authenticity. I'll definitely continue to support this establishment. read more

I'm addicted to their popcorn chicken!! I'm not a fried food fanatic either, but with this I can't get enough. That salt and pepper seasoning isn't like anything I've had before. It's juicy, lightly breaded, and not greasy at all. The bento box is my favorite since they rotate their steamed veggies--you always get something new. We've also tried the pork belly, bao buns, and general tso's. All were amazing and flavorful. If you like milk tea get the Okinawa with boba and I promise it tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios. The staff is always very sweet and are happy to give suggestions if you're indecisive. We go here once a week for lunch and it never disappoints. read more

Taiwan Mama - Popcorn Chicken Bento Okinawa Milk Tea. Braised Pork Belly and Popcorn Chicken Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Well had to try it despite the reviews. Guess what they were right. I ordered the crispy Garlic shrimp. What I got was not very good. The shrimp had the shell on, the shrimp were dry, I mean DRY! The shell on the shrimp was like glued on. I mean it was tough de shelling it. I had to wait in the front foe a little while, The person taking my order actually turned around and went into the kitchen! Several minutes later I was saved by her I phone ringing in the front. Now if this place got their management together it may turn out ok. However as for myself, I won't be returning their soon! However in all fairness, I didn't try their other items on the menu. Some actually sounded good. Enjoy read more

This restaurant appeared recently (conveniently by the Dollar Store) so I decided to check it out for lunch one day. I guess I wasn't the only one as they were quite busy. It's new and clean and modern-looking, but seemed slightly disorganized. I'm guessing they are still learning their systems.Staff was freindly and helpful and my pork bento box was really, really good. The bubble tea was a little on the sweet side for me but that did not stop me from finishing every drop. I'll be back. read more

I lived for China for 3 years and have a very hard time finding authentic Chinese food in the area. This place delivers and the staff are also very accommodating. I recommend the classic braised pork and rice. It's delicious and a great deal for $9. read more

I have done take-out several times from this restaurant. The menu is a bit limited, but everything I have tried has been delicious - crispy pork belly, bao buns, sweet and sour pork. The food is definitely a more elevated experience than many other Chinese restaurants in the area. Something else to think about rounding out your order is a milky tea. I always order the Earl Gray (with tea, ice, sugar, and milk) for a dessert feel to it. read more

The chicken Bento is not bad , but the rest of the dish was soso. The boba tea is alright

Food was solid. We had the pork belly bao, popcorn chicken, and fried tofu. The atmosphere was average. Mexican music? The manu was missing a page. But if you take food to go- this will be right up ur alley. I would go back for the well done food. read more

Business trip to Phoenix and was craving for some popcorn chicken and a boba drinks, and found the gem! I ordered the Chicken Leg quarter bento box, and a drink. The chicken was extremely tasted that I asked if I could order only the leg as a side. The leg quarter is not on the menu yet, but since the owner was in the store, she was able to do it as an appetizer. Service was extremely friendly! The restaurant is clean and looks new in a newly developed plaza. Everything is to my liking. Two thumbs up! read more

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Wow! What a pleasant surprise! A new restaurant of 7th St & Union Hills. I just popped into look and got some Bao and Boba tea! The food was better than expected. They are Taiwanese, so of course the Bubble Tea was perfect. They are still settling in.... Only 3 months - wow! Better than most for 3 months. I think they will make it - Comfortable place, friendly and good prices? Loved my Bao! I will definitely return!!! read more

Authentic Taiwanese food. Friendly service. It reminds me of the casual everyday food from the eatery around the corner in Taipei, the city in Taiwan where I grew up! read more

Came here with a friend to quench the craving for our hometown cuisine. Each of us ordered a lunch(bento) for USD12~13. The quality of food is below average if not factoring the costs. The food does not worth more than $10. Although the store claims to be running soft-opening (i.e. = Do not expect service, but we still would expect for tips) and no water for dine-in customers at all for the entire visit, they still charge the "hard(real)"-opening prices. The young kid of the owner was screaming and occupying a full table during the lunch hour inside the store. Recommendation : If really craving for Taiwanese food, avoid this one by going to Chandler-Mesa area. read more

I recently ate there and horrible experience found cockroaches on the floor and dirty seats when I look back at the kitchen window I saw dead cockroaches on the corners and there pans covered in grease from previous customers read more