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Why YI MEI SAN GABRIEL? * The portions are LEGIT large imo * Craving a Taiwanese breakfast * Build your own items 4.5/5 Food list * Egg Omlette 蛋餅 + pork - a good amount to share * Salty Rice Roll 鹹飯糰 - qty: 1 will be good unless you're super hungry it's HUGE * Soy + Peanut Milk 熱混浆 (Hot)(Sweet 甜) - perfect in the morning esp if you like peanuts * Soybean Milk (Hot)(Unsweetened) 熱豆漿 (無醣) - perfect in the morning * Sweet Rice Roll 甜飯糰 qty: 1 will be good unless you're super hungry it's HUGE * Beef/Pork Sandwich 牛肉/猪肉烧饼 - not bad probably would get something else - Juicy Pork Dumplings (10) 小籠包 (10) - HARD PASS, not sure why I got this? 4/5 Service - Friendly and quick service from all staff members - Food comes out quick once ordering via QR code at table 4/5 Parking - Easy parking lot underground or limited at top 4/5 Ambience - Clean tables and location. They turn tables pretty quick.
Perfect breakfast for this Sunday morning! The soup was hot and satisfying, the pork chop was tasty but would be better if cooked brown and crispier. Love the purple burrito, unique and yummy! Love that you can order at table and not wait in line. Need to offer more than just milk tea drinks! Great customer service.
My friends who live in LA mentioned a Taiwanese breakfast place they really liked and I was so excited to try it. I'm happy to report that this place exceeded expectations. I tried the fan tuan with stewed egg (brown egg), fish dumplings, turnip cake, and scallion pancake. We got it for takeout but unfortunately were late to picking it up, which I don't recommend. So the crisp of the turnip cakes and the scallion pancake could have been better but both were still very good and I would get them again. The fan tuan was I think the best fan tuan I have had in North America. My boyfriend also liked the porkchop which I thought was fine.
Great spot for a Taiwanese style breakfast. This time I ordered for takeout. The rice roll is however you want to customize it-- starting with the base (sweet, salty or vegetarian), rice type (purple or white), crispiness of the chinese donut, and add ons. The cost of the rice roll can add up quickly with the add ons and rice type (purple had additional charge). I would recommend extra crispy chinese donut, because I opted for regular, and it was soft shortly after receiving the order. The rice roll can get super heavy and filling. Most of the flavor came from the sausage and pickled vegetables (add on items) The beef rolls are a must! I added sour pickle and it was the great combination with the pancake and beef. The beef was incredibly soft and flavorful.
Fan tuan has got the internet salivating recently, and I am no exception. Fan tuan is a rice roll stuffed with goodies such as crispy you tiao, sweet pork floss, and pickled mustard greens. Unfortunately for me, fan tuan is a breakfast item, meaning that most of the places that would have it close by 4pm. And so, I decided to go before work! My quest to procure one of these stuffed rice rolls led me to Yi Mei which specializes in traditional Taiwanese breakfast. Apparently Yi Mei has caught wind that fan tuan has experienced a surge of popularity, because taped on the front counter is a paper guide on how to order fan tuan. The fan tuan, by default, will come with youtiao, pork floss, and mustard greens. You choose the type of rice, salty or sweet, the crispiness of the youtiao, and additional fillings. I went with salty, purple rice, an extra crispy youtiao, and added Taiwanese sausage. I also got soy milk and turnip cake. Dine in is available. The vibe inside is casual. Although it was a weekday morning, there were quite a fair amount of people eating here. But, we opted for take out. The worker was very nice and patient with us, helping us through our order as it was our first time.We were given a buzzer and got our food after a short wait. There is a sauce station with garlic sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and other condiments. I grabbed some garlic sauce and a little bit of chili oil. We couldn't wait to try the fan tuan, so we started eating right in front of the restaurant hahaha... The fan tuan is rolled into a tight cylindrical shape, held together by a casing of saran wrap, making it easy to eat with your hands. Peeling back the plastic revealed the glistening grains of purple rice. The texture was amazing. I sunk my teeth into the densely compacted rice layer. Soft, then immediately crunchy! The extra crispy youtiao shatters apart in your mouth, bursting with the flavor of oily, deep-fried bread and complemented by the sweet and savory pork floss. Then, the richness is cut by the crunchy pickled mustard greens. Indulgence. Satiety. Harmony. Balance. The perfect food. And then, add a little garlic sauce. Add a little chili oil. Reality crumbles around you as you realize this perfect dish was nowhere near its peak! The intense garlic flavor seeps into your bloodstream and the answers to the universe flash before your eyes. Chili oil dances on your tongue. Fire. Umami. Your senses awaken. So this is the height of cooking! The 4 noble truths and 8 fold paths open themselves to you. Power surges through your veins! You have achieved enlightenment! FAN TUAN... BEAMMMMMMM!!!! And just like that, the fan tuan in your hands has disappeared. If I were to get this again, I would probably want to add more mustard greens as I did not think there is enough in the default order. It's also worth checking out their other items, as I thoroughly enjoyed the turnip cake. It tasted very fresh, was steaming hot, and so gooey! Needless to say, I will be paying Yi Mei another visit very soon.
Yi Mei is a classic Taiwanese food spot. Order & pay first. Seems like their Rice Roll (Fan Tuan) has been blowing up on socials. It can get crowded around lunch time. There's a self-service area for water, sauces, utensils and napkins. I feel like the water runs out a lot, so you just have to waive down some of the staff to refill it. For the Fan Tuans, I do like that when you order online you can enter if you want the Chinese Donut (YouTiao) to be extra crispy. I guess you can tell them that too when you're ordering at the front cashier. Classic Taiwanese breakfast options are available (soy milk - sweet or salty; egg omelette; Chinese Donut; Porridge, etc.); and they have some Taiwanese staples like the Sausage, Meatball, Beef Noodle Soup, Pork Chop Rice, Dumplings, etc. They also have pastries like the Curry pastry, Sun or Pineapple cakes. Restaurant space is clean and service is fairly quick (10-15 mins). after you order. Parking is shared with plaza and they do have an underground lot. Restrooms are fairly clean.
Yi mei was a good tribute to Taiwanese breakfast. It reminded me of my vacation in Taipei with the food being authentic. Service was quick despite their short staff. The restaurant was plenty big to accommodate many parties.
I had fond memories of having taiwanese breakfast in Taiwan so I was excited to have it again at Yi Mei! Came during lunchtime on a Sunday and waited only 10 minutes for a table. The ordering process was very simple, just scan the QR code at your table and pay through it too. Was mostly excited for the purple rice fantuan but was kinda let down. The overall flavor was bland, but the portion was huge. Also ordered a beef noodle soup but there was a lack of beef in the dish. The main stars of the meal was the chinese donut and pork xiao long baos. Youtiao and soy milk is one of the world's best food combos ever. The pork dumplings were delicious and can make anyone full.
With the fan tuan going viral, I did decided to stop by to give it a try as well (not pictured), as well as ordering a pork chop rice. It's interesting how it's going viral, but I'm glad that it is. Fan tuan has spent one of my all-time favourite foods growing up, mostly because it is very carby, but also the Chinese donut and pork floss. It is a heavy item but definitely worth a try if you're hungry. The Chinese donut in the middle is crunchy and these pork floss gives it a perfect salty and savory combination. The pork chop rice is standard, but but that's a good thing. Crispy pork chop, marinated egg, vegetables on a bit of rice. What more could you ask for. If you're looking for a relatively quick meal, and has a hankering for Taiwanese food, you found a place. Make sure to order a soy milk to wash it all down. Interior is clean and services fast and friendly. Surface level parking is a bit limited, but they have underground parking shared with other stores nearby.
The place feels like a casual home‑style breakfast shop. Got their sweet sticky rice roll togo, no fried donut (youtiao). The rice is super soft and chewy. I added the stewed beef shank, special pickled mustard greens (sour pickle, not the pickle radish!!), green onion egg, plus peanut‑sugar. The sweet‑savory mix is so unique and satisfying. Generous fillings, great portion for breakfast. Super tasty, will come back for more! For order, You can order via QR code with prepayment, or ask for a paper menu to sit down and browse before placing your order with the cashier. We were planning to dine‑in, but we left our house too late. So we decide to grab a bite and come back for dinner later, but they're not open at night! I was pretty sad about that. The lady taking orders was really patient. It wasn't busy when we arrived. Overall a wonderful experience, highly recommend!
This place is so good. Its my first time having a rice roll and it was burst with flavors. Rice roll 9/10 I got it with (Extra crispy Chinese donuts, eggs, pork floss, sour pickles, pickled daikon, korean sausage) I also got beef rice roll - 8/10 and daikon cake with fried eggs -The best daikon cake I've had! Solid 10/10. They even have daikon cake in the fridge for you to take home. Since I live almost 2 hours away, I had to buy 2 to take home. Can't wait to go back!
Was craving Taiwanese food and found this place for a quick breakfast. Ordering food is a different process compared to other places. You find a seat/ table and you scan the menu and order from there and pay on the app. It's pretty much self service which is a good thing. Along with getting the condiments and water which are posted at the center service station with all the sauces. Ordered the chicken bowl and added sausage 4/5, get this is you're hungry. Popcorn chicken 4/5, good spice and kick to it. Sticky rice roll with Chinese donut 4/5, gonna have to try the black rice version next time. Sitting at some tables can be communal as you're sitting next to someone else.
I enjoyed the Taiwanese breakfast here! The purple rice roll was tasty and really filling. It's good for sharing. You are able to self seat and order via the QR code on the table. There was limited interaction with the staff. there's a shared parking but it can get full quick.
18 days ago
2 months ago
I have been wanting to try the purple sticky rice roll but there seem to be no places that have them in LA. Since I was in the area I thought it was a perfect time to try it. They are so good. Very filling, I asked for the Chinese donut to be extra crispy and the crunch with the other textures was soooo satisfying -. Also had green onion eggs, sausage, and pork floss in it. The combination of sticky rice, salty, a little sweet, and savory was so good. I was full after about four bites but then I kept taking a couple of bites throughout the rest of the afternoon and had finished it by evening. I'm sad there are no places out in LA with this because I was craving it again the very next day 10 out of 10 would do it again and again, highly recommend. I also ordered the fried daikon cakes. They were good, very flavorful and piping hot. Just not as crunchy as when I make them at home, but I they definitely were flavorful and comforting and satisfying. I ordered my food to go, but there was plenty of seating. read more
Fantuan was pretty good. I don't know if the purple rice and white rice makes a difference in the taste so we opted for white rice since it doesn't cost $1 extra. It is very heavy so best shared with others Black soy milk was good. Not too sweet and very flavorful read more
Why YI MEI SAN GABRIEL? * The portions are LEGIT large imo * Craving a Taiwanese breakfast * Build your own items 4.5/5 Food list * Egg Omlette 蛋餅 + pork - a good amount to share * Salty Rice Roll 鹹飯糰 - qty: 1 will be good unless you're super hungry it's HUGE * Soy + Peanut Milk 熱混浆 (Hot)(Sweet 甜) - perfect in the morning esp if you like peanuts * Soybean Milk (Hot)(Unsweetened) 熱豆漿 (無醣) - perfect in the morning * Sweet Rice Roll 甜飯糰 qty: 1 will be good unless you're super hungry it's HUGE * Beef/Pork Sandwich 牛肉/猪肉烧饼 - not bad probably would get something else - Juicy Pork Dumplings (10) 小籠包 (10) - HARD PASS, not sure why I got this? 4/5 Service - Friendly and quick service from all staff members - Food comes out quick once ordering via QR code at table 4/5 Parking - Easy parking lot underground or limited at top 4/5 Ambience - Clean tables and location. They turn tables pretty quick. read more
Perfect breakfast for this Sunday morning! The soup was hot and satisfying, the pork chop was tasty but would be better if cooked brown and crispier. Love the purple burrito, unique and yummy! Love that you can order at table and not wait in line. Need to offer more than just milk tea drinks! Great customer service. read more
7 days ago
My friends who live in LA mentioned a Taiwanese breakfast place they really liked and I was so excited to try it. I'm happy to report that this place exceeded expectations. I tried the fan tuan with stewed egg (brown egg), fish dumplings, turnip cake, and scallion pancake. We got it for takeout but unfortunately were late to picking it up, which I don't recommend. So the crisp of the turnip cakes and the scallion pancake could have been better but both were still very good and I would get them again. The fan tuan was I think the best fan tuan I have had in North America. My boyfriend also liked the porkchop which I thought was fine. read more
Great spot for a Taiwanese style breakfast. This time I ordered for takeout. The rice roll is however you want to customize it-- starting with the base (sweet, salty or vegetarian), rice type (purple or white), crispiness of the chinese donut, and add ons. The cost of the rice roll can add up quickly with the add ons and rice type (purple had additional charge). I would recommend extra crispy chinese donut, because I opted for regular, and it was soft shortly after receiving the order. The rice roll can get super heavy and filling. Most of the flavor came from the sausage and pickled vegetables (add on items) The beef rolls are a must! I added sour pickle and it was the great combination with the pancake and beef. The beef was incredibly soft and flavorful. read more
Fan tuan has got the internet salivating recently, and I am no exception. Fan tuan is a rice roll stuffed with goodies such as crispy you tiao, sweet pork floss, and pickled mustard greens. Unfortunately for me, fan tuan is a breakfast item, meaning that most of the places that would have it close by 4pm. And so, I decided to go before work! My quest to procure one of these stuffed rice rolls led me to Yi Mei which specializes in traditional Taiwanese breakfast. Apparently Yi Mei has caught wind that fan tuan has experienced a surge of popularity, because taped on the front counter is a paper guide on how to order fan tuan. The fan tuan, by default, will come with youtiao, pork floss, and mustard greens. You choose the type of rice, salty or sweet, the crispiness of the youtiao, and additional fillings. I went with salty, purple rice, an extra crispy youtiao, and added Taiwanese sausage. I also got soy milk and turnip cake. Dine in is available. The vibe inside is casual. Although it was a weekday morning, there were quite a fair amount of people eating here. But, we opted for take out. The worker was very nice and patient with us, helping us through our order as it was our first time.We were given a buzzer and got our food after a short wait. There is a sauce station with garlic sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and other condiments. I grabbed some garlic sauce and a little bit of chili oil. We couldn't wait to try the fan tuan, so we started eating right in front of the restaurant hahaha... The fan tuan is rolled into a tight cylindrical shape, held together by a casing of saran wrap, making it easy to eat with your hands. Peeling back the plastic revealed the glistening grains of purple rice. The texture was amazing. I sunk my teeth into the densely compacted rice layer. Soft, then immediately crunchy! The extra crispy youtiao shatters apart in your mouth, bursting with the flavor of oily, deep-fried bread and complemented by the sweet and savory pork floss. Then, the richness is cut by the crunchy pickled mustard greens. Indulgence. Satiety. Harmony. Balance. The perfect food. And then, add a little garlic sauce. Add a little chili oil. Reality crumbles around you as you realize this perfect dish was nowhere near its peak! The intense garlic flavor seeps into your bloodstream and the answers to the universe flash before your eyes. Chili oil dances on your tongue. Fire. Umami. Your senses awaken. So this is the height of cooking! The 4 noble truths and 8 fold paths open themselves to you. Power surges through your veins! You have achieved enlightenment! FAN TUAN... BEAMMMMMMM!!!! And just like that, the fan tuan in your hands has disappeared. If I were to get this again, I would probably want to add more mustard greens as I did not think there is enough in the default order. It's also worth checking out their other items, as I thoroughly enjoyed the turnip cake. It tasted very fresh, was steaming hot, and so gooey! Needless to say, I will be paying Yi Mei another visit very soon. read more
Yi Mei is a classic Taiwanese food spot. Order & pay first. Seems like their Rice Roll (Fan Tuan) has been blowing up on socials. It can get crowded around lunch time. There's a self-service area for water, sauces, utensils and napkins. I feel like the water runs out a lot, so you just have to waive down some of the staff to refill it. For the Fan Tuans, I do like that when you order online you can enter if you want the Chinese Donut (YouTiao) to be extra crispy. I guess you can tell them that too when you're ordering at the front cashier. Classic Taiwanese breakfast options are available (soy milk - sweet or salty; egg omelette; Chinese Donut; Porridge, etc.); and they have some Taiwanese staples like the Sausage, Meatball, Beef Noodle Soup, Pork Chop Rice, Dumplings, etc. They also have pastries like the Curry pastry, Sun or Pineapple cakes. Restaurant space is clean and service is fairly quick (10-15 mins). after you order. Parking is shared with plaza and they do have an underground lot. Restrooms are fairly clean. read more
Yi mei was a good tribute to Taiwanese breakfast. It reminded me of my vacation in Taipei with the food being authentic. Service was quick despite their short staff. The restaurant was plenty big to accommodate many parties. read more
I had fond memories of having taiwanese breakfast in Taiwan so I was excited to have it again at Yi Mei! Came during lunchtime on a Sunday and waited only 10 minutes for a table. The ordering process was very simple, just scan the QR code at your table and pay through it too. Was mostly excited for the purple rice fantuan but was kinda let down. The overall flavor was bland, but the portion was huge. Also ordered a beef noodle soup but there was a lack of beef in the dish. The main stars of the meal was the chinese donut and pork xiao long baos. Youtiao and soy milk is one of the world's best food combos ever. The pork dumplings were delicious and can make anyone full. read more
With the fan tuan going viral, I did decided to stop by to give it a try as well (not pictured), as well as ordering a pork chop rice. It's interesting how it's going viral, but I'm glad that it is. Fan tuan has spent one of my all-time favourite foods growing up, mostly because it is very carby, but also the Chinese donut and pork floss. It is a heavy item but definitely worth a try if you're hungry. The Chinese donut in the middle is crunchy and these pork floss gives it a perfect salty and savory combination. The pork chop rice is standard, but but that's a good thing. Crispy pork chop, marinated egg, vegetables on a bit of rice. What more could you ask for. If you're looking for a relatively quick meal, and has a hankering for Taiwanese food, you found a place. Make sure to order a soy milk to wash it all down. Interior is clean and services fast and friendly. Surface level parking is a bit limited, but they have underground parking shared with other stores nearby. read more
4 days ago
The place feels like a casual home‑style breakfast shop. Got their sweet sticky rice roll togo, no fried donut (youtiao). The rice is super soft and chewy. I added the stewed beef shank, special pickled mustard greens (sour pickle, not the pickle radish!!), green onion egg, plus peanut‑sugar. The sweet‑savory mix is so unique and satisfying. Generous fillings, great portion for breakfast. Super tasty, will come back for more! For order, You can order via QR code with prepayment, or ask for a paper menu to sit down and browse before placing your order with the cashier. We were planning to dine‑in, but we left our house too late. So we decide to grab a bite and come back for dinner later, but they're not open at night! I was pretty sad about that. The lady taking orders was really patient. It wasn't busy when we arrived. Overall a wonderful experience, highly recommend! read more
This place is so good. Its my first time having a rice roll and it was burst with flavors. Rice roll 9/10 I got it with (Extra crispy Chinese donuts, eggs, pork floss, sour pickles, pickled daikon, korean sausage) I also got beef rice roll - 8/10 and daikon cake with fried eggs -The best daikon cake I've had! Solid 10/10. They even have daikon cake in the fridge for you to take home. Since I live almost 2 hours away, I had to buy 2 to take home. Can't wait to go back! read more
Was craving Taiwanese food and found this place for a quick breakfast. Ordering food is a different process compared to other places. You find a seat/ table and you scan the menu and order from there and pay on the app. It's pretty much self service which is a good thing. Along with getting the condiments and water which are posted at the center service station with all the sauces. Ordered the chicken bowl and added sausage 4/5, get this is you're hungry. Popcorn chicken 4/5, good spice and kick to it. Sticky rice roll with Chinese donut 4/5, gonna have to try the black rice version next time. Sitting at some tables can be communal as you're sitting next to someone else. read more
2 months ago
I enjoyed the Taiwanese breakfast here! The purple rice roll was tasty and really filling. It's good for sharing. You are able to self seat and order via the QR code on the table. There was limited interaction with the staff. there's a shared parking but it can get full quick. read more
29 days ago
Love their Taiwanese sausage rice and radish cake with egg. I wished they served their iced milk tea with ice instead of chilled. You order through a QR code and there's a bar where you can get your own sauces - they need to update their dispensers because it was either stuck or broken when I was there. Convenient, reasonably priced, and tasty! read more
Food was good. Soy was not extra ordinary but clean and tastes like soy. Beef soup was not comparable to Lao Xi or Din Tai. Portion was good. Price point was moderately ok. Taste was really good for those rice rolls. Staff taking order were nice but they are pretty staffed so I don't understand the lag. Person who delivered our food was sweet but she couldn't answer questions. read more
Parking lot structure available Came on a Sunday for lunch and had to wait about 30 mins for a table. It's pretty much self service. You scan the QR code to order your food from the menu. There's a counter for self serve water and sauces, utensils etc. We tried a few different things on the menu but I think their best item is just the popular fan tuan! I love how crispy the donut is and you can add extra toppings like with an egg, sausage etc. read more
3 months ago
One of our favorite places for Taiwanese breakfast, Yi Mei should be on people's must try list. I love coming here for their fantuan which are reasonably priced and so hearty! When you head to the location you may see a long line. Don't be deterred! A majority of the patrons are there for take out. For sit down, you will order and pay first and seat yourself. Everything is priced reasonably and large portions that you'd definitely get your bang for your buck. For this visit we ordered (of course) the salty fantuan which includes egg, pork floss, Chinese donut and we added in a Chinese sausage which is more on the salty side than sweet. We also got a sausage and meat plate, an egg pancake and of course their savory soy bean milk. Everything came out quickly and tasted amazing. Definitely try out this location if you're looking for delicious food and at a great price! read more
4 months ago
Quaint Taiwanese breakfast spot located in the heart of SGV. I did find this spot through social media because of the viral salty rice roll (fan tuan), but they have a variety of other breakfast options offered ad well. I tried the fan tuan with a chinese donut and fried egg added as extra (already comes with sausage and pork floss), plus a bowl of hot soy milk - unsweetened and a chinese donut to pair with. I personally would give the food a 3.7/5, as the fan tuan is good but there is a bit of flavor lacking. However, if you add either the garlic sauce or chili oil that is offered at the self serve station, it would kick up the rating to 4.2/5. The service is quick and the staff are constantly on the go, but are quick to come to your service at a moment's call. read more
2 months ago
Friendly service, food Ranking: 1. Scallion pancake 5/5 , best in town 2. Egg Daikon 4.5/5 3. Oyster omelette 4/5 4. Taiwan sausage 4/5 5. Black soy milk 4/5 6. Chinese donut 2.5, hard as a rock 7. Purple rice fantuan 2.5, donut inside was rock hard aswell read more
The extra crispy youtiao makes it special. Don't forget to ask for sauce. Variety of Taiwanese breakfast looks good. Came by on a weekend afternoon and there was a lot of people waiting. The signs said that ordering online might be faster, but afterward we felt like dining in would be ok. We ordered pickup through the QR code at the restaurant and were given a 20 minute wait time without about 6 parties hanging out outside. We walked a few blocks away and saw one of our favorite fantuan places with no wait nearby! We ordered a savory purple rice fantuan with extra crispy donut and an added egg. The extra crispy was something--my partner liked it and I could have done with a regular youtiao. The flavor of the whole thing was good but nothing amazing and balance of ingredients was a bit off. The purple rice fell apart easily. We got an egg omelette which my partner really liked, and a cold soymilk which was slightly sweet and refreshing. We regret forgetting the sauce. Our friends hyped it up to us after. There's an extensive menu beyond fantuan, which includes porridge, rice plates, and soups. Seems like a good place to come to for comfort food. read more
2 months ago
Like many others here, I had to stop by to try the purple rice roll. The portion is pretty hefty so I would recommend sharing if you're looking to try other dishes. The roll can be ordered sweet or savory, and I would recommend adding protein. The beef roll is flavorful but slightly watery, so it was a bit messy to eat. My absolute fave order has to be the freshly made soy milk! Prices are extremely affordable. I can't wait to come back to try other dishes. read more
I really wanted to like this place. Where to start? Maybe the positive parts. Ordered via QR code to go. Email said ready in 25 mins. That's was insanely accurate. Parking was not bad. Although I think someone hit my car...if you're reading this...You suck. The food was fresh. But the portion small..this is the day before where they posted they were closed due to lack of ingredients. The customer service is ok leaning more towards improvement. I understand it's not your fault social media blew you guys up. But at the same time in the era that we live in it should be expected. I was told by the front that if you order online just give your name for the order. Now the cons. The left out one of my orders. Pig ears. I called 3 times. No answer. On the fourth call a man picked up and said he couldn't believe they left it out. He wanted me to come back but I was already home...he promised a refund and he was good on his word. I factored this in with my rating. I ordered: 2 beef noodle soups - $14.75 each 1 Mince pork rice $12 FanTuan - $8.25 (extra pickle radish/purple rice) 2 large sweet soy milk - $4.25 each 1 salty soy milk small - $4.75 1 Chinese donut - $3.75 Missing pig ears / $7 Total with tax was $80.15 The food was mid. I'm sorry. It was most likely the influx from social media. The portion are small compared to other taiwanese spots. I feel so bad straying away from my usual spot (which I won't mention). I took a picture comparison of my fan Tuan you can judge yourself... The sweet soy milk was good. Overall I won't be back. read more
2 months ago
It was our first time at this location and we really liked it! It's spacious, clean, bright, convenient self ordering by scanning a QR code at the table, quick service, and yummy food! The daikon cake was fried so perfectly! Highly recommend! We dined in on a Wednesday and it happened to be Daikon Special day of $3.75. Woohoo! read more
3 days ago
Best comfort food on the road trip! We got sweet rice roll with white rice, Chinese donut extract crispy, salty rice roll with purple rice, added sour pickles green onions egg and sausage. read more
OMG this place was incredible. I wanted to eat absolutely EVERYTHING on the menu and take everything home from the front display. There is plenty of seating, and the flavors, textures, portions, prices are all top notch. I can't believe how delicious everything was--I haven't had food like this since i was in Taiwan! Absolutely stunning and I wish I lived closer to be able to enjoy more frequently! The service is quick and efficient, the food comes out promptly, and we had a wonderful relaxing brunch! I have had a large quantity of beef rolls in my life and this one was extremely tender and delicious, definitely a step up in juiciness from sometimes the dryer version you might get elsewhere. Sensational! read more
4 months ago
Was so excited to try this spot! You sit down, order, and pay via your table's QR code, which makes things super easy. I got the cold soy milk, which was so delicious and refreshing, as well as the pork chop rice plate. The rice plate was yummy and comforting - I loved the minced pork on the rice as well and the marinated cucumbers and veggies were a great addition. I shared the spicy wonton but it ended up being overly salty and spicy which really overshadowed the wonton flavor itself. They were also unfortunately out of the popular beef roll when we arrived (around 2pm). Service is about average but the prices are quite reasonable, and as a lover of Taiwanese food, I know I'll definitely find my way back! Parking in the plaza or underground. read more
1 month ago
Nothing compares to Taiwanese food in United States, but this place is the closest to resembling Taiwan brekkie. Service is quick. The servers actively clean the tables, clear them, and sweep around them. The green onion pancake could be better, perhaps it was just that day that it seemed extra greasy. Enjoy the food pics! read more
Great service, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and delicious food! I will definitely be coming back. We tried the soybean drink, which was very fresh, along with the sticky rice with fried dough and popcorn chicken. Everything was enjoyable, and it's a great spot for families. I look forward to returning to try more dishes. read more
2 months ago
i'm happy taiwanese fan tuan is blowing up lol. i actually had never tried their fan tuan before bc every time I came here I was here for the juicy dumplings. The one that is steamed but also pan fried if you haven't tried it you must it's so good!! their fan tuan is very flavorful and not filed with jus rice! i added pickled mustard (must have), egg, and marinated pork as extra.def will return but will try the white rice one and see which one i like better as i usually do like the white rice ones more. read more
3 days ago
Nice restaurant with self-serve sauce and water. Really like the hot soy milk. The food was tasty and the service was friendly. read more
5 months ago
Such a staple breakfast item and great for a meal on the go! Parking was okay, there's extra parking in the little underground garage they have. Service was average and relatively quick for to-go. Got the salty rice roll -- purple rice, extra crispy youtiao, pork floss, pickled radish, fried egg, 1/2 sausage, and sour pickles. So balanced in textures and flavors! A good price for a filling and yummy meal! Overall, it's a recommended stop for me! They have more things on their menu to try and for a reasonable price too. Worth a stop if you're in the area! read more
I'm so glad I gave this place a try! Yi Mei definitely lived up to the hype. I was a bit skeptical about trying an Asian-style burrito at first, but it completely won me over. We came for Saturday brunch, so there was a bit of a wait, but the staff were super helpful; quick to clean tables and get us ready to order. You order through a QR code and pay online, which makes everything really easy (no language barrier at all). I absolutely loved my purple rice roll (fan tuan)! I added extra crispy yao tiew and an egg, and the texture was just perfect! read more
Taiwanese breakfast cravings = handled Yi Mei is a laid-back spot serving authentic Taiwanese favorites from savory pancakes and rice rolls to soy milk, noodles, and snacks. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and rooted in tradition, and you can taste that quality in every bite. I tried: Cold sweet milk tea Pan-fried pork dumplings Popcorn chicken Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, satisfying bite. read more
I saw someone try their fan tuan on Instagram, so I was excited to try it! I ordered online and got the Fan Tuan with purple rice and a cold sweetened black soy milk. The fan tuan comes with pork floss and pickled veggies, and I didn't get any additional add-ons. I did request the youtiao to be extra crispy! Picking up my order was easy as you just go to the cashier and they'll give it to you. As for the food, I thought it was decent. I appreciated the large portion size of the fan tuan and despite picking up my order 20 mins late, the youtiao was still crispy, so definitely recommend requesting for extra crispy! The taste was okay though. I've had pork floss many times, and it usually has a nice balance of sweet and savory. However, I found their pork floss to be too sweet, so that really overpowered the taste of the whole fan tuan. I did like the purple rice as it was a great texture, firm and not mushy. Honestly, I had high expectations for the fan tuan, so I was a bit disappointed it didn't meet them. I will say I enjoyed the black soy milk! Perfect sweetness, and I like that they don't put ice in it since you get more of the drink haha. Overall, I would recommend trying it once, but personally, I wouldn't visit again. Maybe I'll try their other food items as they seem affordable, but I wouldn't order the fan tuan again. read more
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