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    4.2 (227 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Fried Chicken Breast 鹽酥雞排
    Alli W.

    Take out only!! Order through a QR code that is posted on the wall. This building is shared among other ghost kitchens and situated close to body shops so parking will be tricky. We received our orders within 15mins of ordering, so it's a HUGE plus. Chicken curry bowl - Generous pieces of chicken that were SO tender. Curry tasted more like tandoori and def had a nice kick to it. Fried chicken breast - Smelled and tasted so delicious. We loved the ratio between breading and chicken breast. Again, super tender to eat. Burrito with swordfish floss - Yes! There were 2 boiled eggs, Chinese donuts, and a TON of floss. Purple sticky rice was the perfect texture too. Soy milk was good but black bean one was a bit bland.

    Purple rice roll with swordfish floss
    Sho R.

    I stopped by on a Friday evening. This is a ghost kitchen take out only counter. There are a couple more ghost kitchens operating from the same building. I waited for about 20 minutes to get my food. Purple rice roll with swordfish floss was my favorite. It had one soy egg inside it. Fried chicken cutlet bento was nice an flavorful. Black bean soy milk was good and less sweet drink. Soy milk was more of an aquired taste.

    Purple Sticky Rice Roll with Braised Pork 紫米滷肉飯糰
    Evelynne L.

    So delicious!! The portion size is huge, it is filled with lots of toppings and the rice to contents ratio is very good. We tried both the pork floss one and braised pork one. We liked the pork floss one more because the sweetness of it balanced out all the other flavors from the egg and picked greens in there. The braised pork was good as well but it was a lot more filling than the pork floss one.

    Valerie C.

    I've been looking for a place that makes fantuan with purple sticky rice, and Taiwanese Eats is one of the few spots I've found that comes pretty close to how you'd normally order it in Taiwan. A few things to know before you go: Parking can be difficult since it's all street parking in an industrial area, so I'd recommend going with someone if possible. I'd also suggest pre-ordering on their website before driving over. There's a QR code outside the building that you can use to place your order, and they only accept cashless payments. Our order took about 10 minutes to come out. I do wish they had some tables or seating outside, though, since we ended up taking everything home. By the time we ate the fantuan, it had gotten cold, and I think it would've tasted much better warm. My family and I ordered the soy milk and two different fantuan--one with braised pork and one with pork floss. Between the two, I preferred the braised pork fantuan. However, I wish there were more mustard greens because the filling felt pretty heavy with the fried youtiao and braised pork belly. The soy milk was just okay for me. I've had better fresh soy milk elsewhere, so I'd probably pass on it next time. Next time, I'll probably eat the fantuan right away and see if there's a noticeable difference in taste and texture when it's fresh and warm!

    Sticky Rice Roll with Braised Pork 滷肉飯糰
    Ashley S.

    Delicious fan tuan with flavorful fillings surrounded by a thin layer of rice. We tried the classic purple rice roll and the purple rice roll with braised pork belly. Both were delicious and I appreciated how the fillings were evenly spread out throughout the burrito. It was very easy to order online and pick up was quick. But heads up it is not located in a typical restaurant area!

    Regular sticky rice roll, yuzu wood eared mushrooms, spicy garlic pig ears, and regular soymilk
    Claire H.

    Was really excited to try out Taiwanese Eats on my drive up. I was able to order ahead and got the regular sticky rice roll, soymilk, braised pork rice bowl, and a side of the spicy garlic pig ears and yuzu wood eared mushrooms (about $45 before tip). Parking was pretty awful since the pick up spot is located in a random neighborhood amongst some industrial sites. I had to double park and hope that picking up my food would be quick. About 4 other people arrived the same time I did, all for UberEats or DoorDash. I received a text as I was stepping out of the car that my order was ready, but had to wait a few minutes for someone to come to the window as there was no way to flag anyone down. She had to go back to the kitchen area to grab my food as none of the orders she had initially come out with were mine. The sticky rice roll was truly very sticky- I had to peel off some of the excess rice but the filling inside was good and very flavorful. The soymilk was good too, not too sweet and paired well with the rice roll like a traditional Taiwanese breakfast. The braised pork rice was pretty standard, and out of the 2 side dishes, the spicy garlic pig ears was definitely way better compared to the wood eared mushrooms. I liked that they sliced the pork ears really thin but they could've cut the pieces up a little smaller. The mushrooms were bland, wouldn't order again. Overall, the food was good but not outstanding. The difficulty in location and parking makes it a big deterrent on returning in the future.

    Dang D.

    Taiwanese Eats is a pickup-only spot operating out of a shared commercial kitchen, so parking can be limited. Ordering ahead is definitely the way to go for quick and easy service. I ordered the Purple Sticky Rice Roll with Braised Pork, and it was delicious. The Chinese donut inside added a great crunch and texture, while the egg was soft, filling, and complemented everything well. The braised pork was seasoned perfectly and packed with flavor. I also tried the Black Bean Soy Milk, which was a nice treat. It had a unique flavor and wasn't overly sweet, making it a refreshing addition to the meal. Overall, everything was tasty and well prepared. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the area!

    Joyce L.

    2/5 star on the beef stew purple rice burrito. The beef was either really tough or I was biting down on a piece of fat. 3/5 on the fried chicken bento box. It would probably taste better if it was not in a to-go container. The trapped heat made the chicken soggy. It could also use a tad more seasonings.

    Popcorn chicken
    Stefany V.

    I tried the purple sticky rice fantuan. It had a good flavor, but I don't think it was really my thing, and I probably wouldn't order it again. The spicy popcorn chicken, however, was really delicious--crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth trying. I'll definitely be back to explore more items on the menu.

    Lawrence L.

    Jplace is hard to find, but just wanted to say the Taiwanese braised pork rice burrito was amazing. However, the QR code ordering system was bad and confusing. We were somehow rerouted to a link where we had to enter credit card info to order. GOT OUR CREDIT CARD INFO HACKED. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Ask employee or another customer on how to order or pay

    Abi H.

    An absolute hidden gem! So glad we stopped by here. I've been wanting to try Fan Tuan for a long while now and had no clue where to get my hands on one. I really was worried when we showed up and found out that it was a ghost kitchen, but wow, their food is an absolute hit. We ordered the Purple Rice Braised Pork and Purple Rice Pork Floss with a side order of spicy pig ears. I wasn't sure what to expect but it's everything you didn't know you needed out of a burrito. So many textures that somehow magically come together to make something so delicious. Also, this place has great value, I appreciate the generous serving size. The fried dough stays crispy for white awhile so we didn't have any issues with that getting soggy. They put just the right amount of mustard greens in each fan tuan. Also the rice was perfectly portioned. It's easy to go heavy handed with rice in general, they did a great job at keeping a nice thin layer of rice around the fillings. The spicy pig ears were shaved so thinly, the texture was still nice and bouncy but easy to chewy through. Parking can be a little bit scarce when you're here. You might have to park a few blocks away and walk over. This ghost kitchen pickup is fully outdoors as well. So definitely order ahead and stop by once your food is ready.

    Purple stick rice with braised pork fan tuan
    Benny C.

    This place is a ghost kitchen but man I hope it gets the love it deserves because the food here is super comforting and delicious! I got a Red Vinasse Pork Bento- LOADED! I mean absolutely loaded with various different sides and I mean cabbage, green beans, tea egg, and a heaping amount of rice. The pork was seasoned a fried immaculately, the egg was marinated super well, and there was even even a subtle, yet light, and delicious sauce that coated the rice. I still keep thinking about it. Purple Sticky rice with braised pork fan tuan - This is a complete meal in itself. Rice, Chinese doughnut that is still crispy, some pickled greens and loaded with the braised pork. The braised pork has fatty parts that just completely melt in your mouth with each bite. There's even an entire egg in there! What an absolute unit.

    Rice Burrito with everything on it. Well almost everything
    Picky E.

    The online ordering is easy and straightforward. The parking situation like most people have addressed, is limited. The pickup system that they have is redundant. Apparently they don't have a dedicated person working at the window. So when you arrive, you have to scan the QR code on the right, find the order # on your original receipt that was emailed to you, fill out an online form and then ring one of the applicable wireless doorbells on the left to get someone to come to the pickup window. We went there when they first opened, and they already ran out of some ingredients that they use to make the rice burrito. So instead of letting us know, they just crossed out the ingredients on the paper wrapper, as if it didn't come with those ingredients. The size and flavor of the burrito was a little small and less flavor too.

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    4.3(656 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Going to update my review here since I've now been here ~10 times. Let me say this place is an EASY…read morefive stars but since I've been a lot of times I have noticed some things that could be better. That said, I'll talk about the good things first. Pretty much everything on the menu is good here. If there's something that sounds interesting, get it. If you've been curious about spaghetti dishes at southern Chinese restaurants, get one. The General's Chicken is actually insanely good here, like the best lunch special I know anywhere, and it's General's Chicken. Hainan chicken, salt and pepper spare ribs, rice clay pots, eggplant dishes, and even Chinese curry are items I commonly see ordered around me. The tofu seafood claypot is fantastic. Pretty sure they have Peking spareribs and they were great iirc. The chow fun dishes are only good, not super exceptional, you rarely see people order them. Alright the few things I've noticed that could be improved have all happened when I come closer to closing than opening. I've had a couple times where the tea kettle was still soapy, so the tea tasted awful. Their kettles keep the tea piping hot for the whole meal, so maybe that makes them hard to clean. But I've also had the tea come not very hot. They don't like giving you water and tea, some Chinese service lol. And for some reason, the food has also been a bit worse when I came later too Space is small and it can be crowded, especially on weekends. Come early for the best experience

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    I have been to taste and glory twice and have experienced great service each time. We have been…read moreseated quickly during weekday hours and fortunately for us it begins to fill up after we arrive. Very cute and small dining area. I believe they have another section for larger groups, but I havent been to that side. The food itself is very good. I am not much of a breakfast person, but I was satisfied with my Sweet Croffle and my boyfriend enjoyed his Spicy Crispy Chicken. My cousin wasn't too impressed with the salad, so I would recommend trying something aside from salads if you are looking for flavorful items. The star of the show for me is a Mango Passion Fruit drink. It is so delicious! My boyfriend and I have to pace ourselves from chugging the entire thing before the food arrives. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for a nice brunch. I wish they stayed open later, but I will definitely return to try more of the menu.

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