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

Yi Mei - Fan Tuan and Soy Milk - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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

Yi Mei - Pork chop rice and soymilk - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Parking: shared lot and there is underground parking When you go in, it is a mix of a coffee shop and cafeteria vibe. There are some people working on computers and others eating with family. You find a seat and order using the QR code on the table. They do take orders up front at the entrance. This place provides a lot of customization at a cost. I thought it was strange to up charge for noodles in a beef noodle soup dish. Who order beef noodle soup without the noodles. Also I would not recommend getting it. The beef noodle soup was very much sour pickle forward. The fan tuan was disappointing. It was bland and the donut was over fried. I got it crispy but it was burnt. The rice was not seasoned well. Happy tree pastry is still my favorite place to get fan tuan. The peanut milk was not bad, just really weird they brought out a soup bowl with a laddle. There were no bowls or cups. The soy milk did not taste fresh. read more

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

Yi Mei - Salty Rice Roll -- purple rice, extra crispy youtiao, pork floss, pickled radish, sausage, friend egg, and sour pickles - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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

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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

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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

Yi Mei - Black soy milk - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Love this Taiwanese breakfast place! I like how you're able to seat yourself and order using a QR code and pay on the spot. They also have a sauce station with lots of options. The crispy rice roll (with purple rice) was my favorite dish as it was so crispy and flavorful with every bite. The pork dumplings were so juicy and they gave a generous amount for the price. I really liked the daikon cake with egg too. The texture was just perfect and I enjoyed dipping in their garlic sauce. The egg omelet was also flavorful and added a nice touch. read more

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March 30, 2026 I've been searching for a good Taiwanese scallion pancake ever since my favorite breakfast spot in Rowland Heights shut down, and I finally found the one at Yi Mei. It brought back exactly the kind of flavor and texture I've been missing for a long time. The scallion pancake was the highlight--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with that savory scallion flavor that makes Taiwanese breakfast so comforting. It really hit the spot. The drinks were perfect and paired really well with the food. Everything tasted truly authentic, which isn't always easy to find. You can tell they're staying true to traditional Taiwanese breakfast flavors. I also appreciated how clean and organized the place was. Ordering through the QR code made everything super convenient, and the service was fast. Great system if you just want to get in, enjoy good food, and go about your day. Overall, solid Taiwanese breakfast, fast service, and a scallion pancake that finally satisfied the craving I've had since my old Rowland Heights spot closed. Definitely coming back. read more

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Dined in for breakfast on 3/13/26 with a group of 8 people around 10:00 am. Parking: Kind of small, but you can park on the street Menu: You scan the QR code with your phone Service: Food came out pretty fast after we ordered Food: - Rice roll: 3/5, tasted average to me. A simple sticky rice with the crunchy texture in the middle. I need to dip this in the sauce. - Egg Omelet: 4.5/5, really good!! Can't go wrong with this dish! - Daikon Cake: 4.5/5, super tasty too and nice when it comes out hot and fresh! - Green onion pancake: 4/5, you can't go wrong with a green onion pancake. It was flaky and crispy! Good flavor read more

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~TAIWANESE BREAKFAST CRAVINGS? THIS HITS THE SPOT ~ Yi Mei is Taiwanese girly approved. This spot definitely scratched that Taiwanese breakfast itch, especially when you're craving classic comfort foods that remind you of mornings in Taiwan. We came late morning and the place was already pretty lively, with a mix of dine-in and lots of people grabbing takeout. Ordering is easy with a QR code at the table, and the food came out pretty quickly once we placed everything. Of course we had to get the purple rice fan tuan (rice roll). It was decent, the fillings were good, though the rice itself was a little firmer than I usually prefer. Still, it had that classic combo of savory, chewy, and crunchy in the middle that makes fan tuan so satisfying. The daikon cake was actually one of my favorite bites. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and super comforting. We also tried the Taiwanese sausage rice, which was simple but really flavorful. For drinks, we tried the soy milk and milk tea. The soy milk leaned more traditional and savory, which some people love and others might find a little different. The milk tea was a easily delicious. Inside they also sell a bunch of grab-and-go items like pastries, pineapple cakes, drinks, and packaged snacks, which honestly makes it feel even more like a Taiwanese breakfast shop. Is it exactly like eating breakfast in Taiwan? Not quite. But it definitely gets pretty close and is a great place to satisfy the craving if you're in the area. Overall: comforting Taiwanese breakfast vibes, quick service, and plenty of classic dishes to try. read more

Yi Mei - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We were craving Taiwanese food for brunch and found Yi Mei on Yelp, so we decided to give them a try. You can order in the front or via QR code, we opted for the QR code. Once the order is placed, they will bring the food out to you. I decided to order the Fan Tuan with purple rice ($11.05) and it was a tasty bite. The Fan Tuan was filling and satisfied my cravings. The Fan Tuan was a solid amount of food. Next time, I would share a half of it to try more of their other food items. There is a sauce bar where you can load up on sauces, I got the chili oil and enjoyed the spicy kick that it provided for each bite of my food. read more

Yi Mei - Fan Tuan with purple rice - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I will first mention, I am not Taiwanese and am not too familiar with Taiwanese food. I'm basing my review with more of a "foreigner" mentality :) My out of town Asian foodie friend found this place on Yelp and she wanted to give it a try. I'm willing to try anything so I was in! We came in on Saturday before noon and it was decently crowded, but we were able to get seated right away. I let her do all of the ordering, and here's what we ended up with: - warm soy milk from a bowl - not my thing but maybe to soy milk lovers, this is probably good? My friend added a bit of sugar, but it's not a sweetened drink. I had cold milk tea instead, which I enjoyed better - Fan Tuan purple roll - this was okay, honestly wasn't all that special. It reminded me of sushi burrito with a bit of crunchy in the middle. I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. - Daikon pastry - nice little appetizer, I liked the favors and the fluffiness. Would've preferred it a little warmer. - Beef sandwich - this was probably my favorite. Good favors, decent size, I'd eat this again. -Oyster pancake - I just wasn't into this at all. Maybe it's supposed to taste this way, but I didn't like the sweetness of the sauce. I didn't quite like the idea of having oyster in a pancake. Just wasn't my thing. -Pineapple cake - I bet this would taste good fresh! Mine was a bit stale and it was ok. My foodie friend, who is much more familiar with Taiwanese breakfasts, said this place was ok but wasn't the best. There's just not many spots like this where she lives, so she was happy to fulfill her craving. It was worth a visit because it made my friend happy :) read more

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Breakfast here is amazing! The portions are huge, especially the soy milk that comes in a bowl. (The small is still quite sizable) We ordered a salty rice roll and a purple rice roll and had enough to bring half of the salty rice roll home. The egg omelette had a flour wrap around the egg. Quite tasty, not too salty, but a sauce of choice could add to it. The green onion pancake was also so good. Don't wait too long to eat it, or it will get soggy. Order at the register right inside the door. Get your number, pick up your chopsticks and other utensils at another counter, and choose your seat. There are plenty of tables. It seems that this is a regular breakfast hangout on weekday mornings for some people. Loved it. read more

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Thoughts: Yi Mei is quite busy during lunch hours and I'm happy for them. Especially in this economy, business is hard to come by and the restaurant industry is the first to feel the impact of economic windfall. Parking: Their parking is convenient and shares the same building as a nearby residential area so don't be confused. Their parking is downstairs, you find a ramp to your left if you keep going into the parking lot. I haven't found an issue with parking when I go. There is also street parking as well if you're lucky. Food: Their rice roll filled with fried Chinese donut and pork floss is delicious and quite large. One is enough for a single person if you're also going to get another dish. I also got their egg pancake and radish cakes. Both were delicious and needed no sauce. They do not provide sauces to go so feel free to ask them at the counter. Their soy milk is both clean, simple, and delicious. Made fresh, it's a Chinese staple for every breakfast. read more

I was in the area and was craving Taiwanese breakfast. Yi Mei came up for me, so I decided to give it a try. There is plenty of parking in the lot (but also street parking if the plaza is busy). I ordered at the front and they gave me a number. I really like the restaurant, it was clean and spacious. The food also came out pretty quickly. I tried the fried donut, rice roll, Chinese pancake and daikon radish cake. All were pretty tasty although I thought the pancake lacked a little flavor, which was ok because they had some sauces that I was able to use. Delicious overall. They also had some rice and noodle items, which I definitely want to try. The price was also fairly decent. It does get pretty busy here so I would try to avoid busy times because I saw how long the line was as I was leaving. I will definitely be back for other items or when my craving for Taiwanese breakfast hits again. read more

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Forgot to leave a review the other day. Yi Mei is better than 4 Seas Taiwanese Breakfast. Everything is self service, from QR ordering to condiments to water to utensils, it's a full scale D.I.Y Taiwanese breakfast place. Last time I had Yi Mei was in Taoyuan International Airport 2019. So... surprised they came into the US market. I will be frequenting here from now on. Very clean updated modern interior. No issues with the food, soy milk. Everything good. Radish cakes, egg crepes with ham, and breakfast style beef wraps with sweet sauerkraut. Wish I lived closer to this location. read more

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I always go to the same breakfast spot whenever I'm in Los Angeles, but this time I tried a new location. The environment is bright and clean, and you can order digitally. There are way more options than the last time I visited. I ordered most of the items shown in the pictures, but they were pretty average overall. Next time, I'd only come back for the purple rice roll and soy milk. read more

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If you're craving Taiwanese food, this is the place to visit!! I really enjoyed their savory purple rice ball with fried doughtnut stick (fan tuan), salty soy milk, and green onion pancakes! Order from your table with the qr code and the food will come quickly to you!! Everything was so delicious and fresh! The staff was quick at serving us and helpful! We came on a Wednesday (NYE) at 9:30am. Not many people inside. Most people were ordering takeout. When we left at 10:30am, lots of people inside and several waiting outside to be seated. Also inside the restaurant they have items you can buy to go like dessert pastries, soy milk, milk tea, hot baked items, and refrigerated items too! In the center of the restaurant there's an area to grab water, chili sauce and garlic sauce, disposable utensils, napkins, and other sauces. Eating here definitely makes me miss Taiwan! read more

Yi Mei - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Very clean and spacious. Affordable and music is quieter. Food arrived very fast! Salty rice roll - 8/10 packed and nice big portion. Flavor is really good. Daikon cake - 9.5/10 super crispy and flavorful, good portion size. Egg omelet roll - 6/10 there's nothing special about it, pretty plain. read more

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Yi Mei is a great Taiwanese breakfast spot with all the classic, traditional grubs you'd find in TW. The food here really took me back to reminence the TW breakfast days. Going from my most favorite to least preferred items, my family and I got the beef roll, salty rice roll, soy milk, chinese donut, and flatbread. The beef roll was 4.5/5 - perfectly cooked beef with delicate tendon. The seasoning and beef flavor carried through well, but the dish would've been better accentuated with a better wrap instead of a tortilla-like consistency. All to say, this was my favorite dish. The salty rice roll was a 4/5. The rice was cooked to perfection and all the individual rice grains were separated well, yet were held together still in a roll. This gave nice rice texture in having a drier, crisp outside and a juicier inside. When you bite into the inside, the textures of dry, flavorful meat floss along with crispy, fried chinese donut was a perfect contrast. The unsalted soy milk was a perfect 5/5 - tasted like homemade soymilk. Nothing to elaborate or comment on. Unfortunately, I don't recommend the chinese donut and flatbread at all. The donut by itself was too oily by itself. I would rate it a 2/5 by itself. The flat bread was definitely a 0/5 because I didn't like how it fell apart and was so dry outside. The inside seemed like it wasn't cooked all the way through. Overall, easy service and simple yet functional ambiance. Service was easy since you order by QR code. Ambiance was nothing out of the ordinary and not too busy. I highly recommend this place if you're craving TW food! read more

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A great first experience we never had an authentic Taiwanese breakfast before really liked the savory salty soy milk breakfast soup super unique. Their soy milk is really good taste just like my childhood. They have so many different types of milk I tried the soy and darkened bean one. Most people just get the salty purple rice burrito but I wanted to try everything on the menu so we did just that! Lol The TW tamale w/ duck super savory! I'd get that again and the purple burrito rice roll or (Fan Tuan). Staff was super friendly it was easy to easy and pay via QR code as well. I'd def come back! read more

Yi Mei is one of the earliest Taiwanese franchises to crossover the Pacific. My mom used to pick up dan bing (egg pancake) from the flagship location (now closed) all the time for me as a kid. I haven't been to an Yi Mei in decades, so decided to try it out again and get my fill of Taiwanese food. The original intention was to try a freshly-made dan bing, but I just couldn't bite the bullet for a price for $7. A single pancake roll! Bruh. I'll just stick to buying their frozen dan bing wrappers at 99 Ranch and continue making them at home. There's no way to justify that pricing. We settled for trying out their purple rice fan tuan instead (one reg for my husband and a veg for me), which were $6 each, and a cup of peanut milk. The ratio of rice to filling was totally off; it was basically just you tiao and rice. Barely any meat or veggie floss and pickled veggies. The fan tuan at 99 ranch is way better and costs only $4. read more

Yi Mei - menu - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Yi Mei is a decent place to go for a Taiwanese breakfast. You walk on, you might get seated by the cashier on front, but other than that, everything is self searching. You may order through your smartphone, or you may also use a tablet in the front as you walk in. You sit on your table, scan the barcode and start ordering whatever you like on their menu. I enjoy eating their fantuan, which is a wrapped roll of rice with a fried egg, a youtheo (fried Chinese donut), dried pork floss, and whatever else you would like inside the fantuan. A note that the Chinese donut is not sweet... but it's delicious when you eat it with a fantuan or with porridge. Other stuff we've tried are the turnip cake, tea eggs, chicken and/ or pork steak with rice with preserved vegetables, minced pork with rice with preserved vegetables, and their soybean milk both warm and cold. Everything tastes good as the food here is flavorful as it's cooked fresh after ordering. These few food line items listed are usually our go-to order items. But imo, I prefer chicken over pork, and cold soybean milk over the hot one. Their beef noodles seems good as quite a few people ordered it. It just seems a bit too heavy for breakfast even though it's a soup order. But we plan to try it soon. Lol. I like Yi Mei for breakfast. It fulfills my Taiwanese food cravings every time. They open early and close late in the afternoon. It gets quite busy at times. You may park on the front lot, or drive downstairs in the parking structure. One question I can't seem to answer myself is, do we tip? Everything is pretty much self service except for a server bringing you the food. What's your thoughts? read more

Good Taiwanese breakfast option on a budget! Salted rice roll 10/10 A savory and salty taste with pork floss, pickled radish, and Chinese donut. Highly recommend getting the crispy option for the texture. Good equal portion of filling to rice ratio. Daikon cake 8/10 Crispy and comforting and it's not too bland. Best with the garlic sauce that they have at the self serve area. Salty soy milk 8/10 This is a savory dish with salted soy milk and Chinese donut. The pork floss adds more texture and saltiness which is really yummy altogether. Pig ears 7/10 These are good and the portion is okay. The marinate is nice , not too salty nor sweet but def needing some spicy sauce. Quick service and lots of seating for friends and family. There's a shop in the front where you can purchase individual items. Small shared parking lot with other businesses. read more

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Really excited to try out this highly recommended and popular store. We focused on traditional Chinese breakfast as it's one of the few choices in town, and I think it's pretty decent. The service in the front was friendly and prompt but the service at the table and overall process can be improved. I really liked the salty rice roll, the baked breads were pretty good. The salty Oyster omelet was ok but not spectacular. Tip1. Double check the delivered items. We made a few additions, the counter lady happily added them but delivered items do not always matches our options. Tip 2: try to find a place to sit first, get the number on the table and use it to order with QR code or at the counter. The process is either you get a table, and order at the table, or you order at the counter, they give you an order number, you sit down and they deliver based on the order number. This process works well in general. The process breaks down when things are busy during weekends, since you find your own table, one time, it was frustrating to find/fight to get a table some times. Another time, we were able get a table but could get anyone to clean it up for us. read more

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Context: We came with a group of 7 on a Sunday for lunch. We arrived around 11:30am and were able to get seated right away! Stewed Pork Rice - 4/5 - The rice is soft and fluffy! The meat had a good amount of fattiness and decent flavor, but I would have liked for the meat to be even more flavorful. The cabbage and carrot were steamed well and weren't mushy, helping me feel at least a little bit healthy. The pickled cucumber was nicely sour to balance the fairness of the meat. Personally, I would have liked for the cucumber to be spicier but really liked them nonetheless. Cold Soybean Milk (Sweet) - 5/5 - Perfectly chilled, pleasant and present soybean flavor without being over bearing, and literally the perfect amount of sweetness! Taiwanese Tamale - 4/5 - The sticky rice is well spiced and fragrant! There were only a few pieces of meat that were a bit on the fattier side, but that also helped keep the dish from being too dry! Chinese Donut - 4/5 - exactly as expected! nice and chewy, ever so slightly on the oily side but definitely one of the better Chinese donuts we have tried. Pairs super well with the cold sweetened soy milk. Green Onion Pancake - 4/5 - really good, crispy outside and chewy inside, good amount of green onions. But like the Chinese donut, slightly on the oily side. Overall, really great Taiwanese breakfast spot. The food came out pretty quickly, especially the stewed pork rice and soy milk. read more

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Parents come here all the time to get their Taiwanese breakfast fix. Rice roll / fan tuan (4/5): fried dough inside not that crispy and rice on the outside is staler than my liking. Flavor is good though. Pork belly sandwich / gua bao (5/5): this was SO GOOD. The bun was nice and soft. The pork belly was tender and well seasoned. Matched with the sour n' sweet pickles and the crunchy peanuts made it a perfect bite each time. Would go back for this. Beef sandwich / niu ro juan bing (4/5): filled with lots of beef slices. Good balance of pickles vegetables. Soy milk / dou jang (4.5/5): standard soy milk. Can adjust by adding sugar or salt if you'd like. Curry pastry & radish pastry (4/5): not bad good flavors. Egg omelette / dan bing (4/5): not bad - maybe better fresh when still crispy. Parking was easy - just out in front. Service was quick - we called ahead of time and places an order. read more

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Parking is tough, there's a small lot shared with apartment people, a cafe / bar + daycare, and some postpartum care place. You can tell Yi Mei used to be a barbeque place, with all the vents above each table! We went on a weekend morning, the place was about halfway full. We did not have to wait. I really liked the turnip cake. It's not too oily and you can really taste the turnip. The rice roll was solid too. I like that the youtiao in it wasn't too hard and in my face while chewing. I also like that they cut it for you lol. The servings were pleasantly big for the price. Unfortunately we didn't try a lot of items, but I am going back to try others to update my review. read more

Yi Mei - Rice roll - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Great place to stop by if you are craving Taiwanese breakfast. My wife and I splurged a little bit because we don't have a restaurant like this back home. Ended up getting the green onion pancake, daikon cake, beef roll and sticky rice roll with sausage. All of the dishes were great, the highlight for me was the sticky rice roll, it was really well made, authentic, and delicious. Wasn't expecting that much from the beef roll but surprisingly it was also one of the better dishes we had. They packed a lot of beef in there! Restaurant is located in a small plaza and was really nice and clean. Plenty of indoor seating space available and good service as well! read more

Yi Mei - Daikon Cake - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Such a good spot for traditional Taiwanese breakfast. Portions are huge and shareable. Salty rice roll is my go to! Soy milk so tasty and a classic. Also rec the green onion pancake--perfectly crisp and not too greasy. XLBs are okay to go without--have had better elsewhere. Enjoyed the cabbage and pork dumplings though! Service is quick and efficient. Beef rolls are also really good with great flavor--expect lots of beef in the roll! Overall pretty well priced. Ambiance with ample seating (may have a short wait if it's a busy time!). Clean, bright space. Appreciate the ample sauces at the sauce station. read more

Yi Mei - Green onion pancake, salty rice roll with sausage and egg - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I've never been to this plaza honestly, but first time here because of Yi Mei! Plenty and easy to park in the structure. We came around 10:30am for Taiwanese breakfast and boy it was busyyyy. Luckily there was seating open. You order at the cashier and seat yourself when they hand you a number. My friend ordered this salty soybean soup, and this beef "sandwich' that I wasn't sure what it was called, but she ordered in Chinese haha. We also got the purple rice roll, and two soy bean drinks. We also shared everything. The food is plentiful for two and quite filling. Prices are very reasonable here for Taiwanese breakfast! Food was solid. I would say the service here is a bit unorganized, if you're a first timer here, you may be confused on how this establishment works. Especially since it's a bit chaotic in there haha. Overall, great experience! I'm glad Yi Mei here is thriving. read more

Yi Mei - Salty Soy Bean Soup, Purple Rice Roll, and the beef "sandwich" - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great place to check out if you are craving authentic Taiwanese breakfast. We ordered the Salty Soy Milk (size L), Purple Rice Roll (+Green Onion Egg), Chinese Donut, Sesame Flatbread, Beef Roll, Oyster Pancake, and Soy + Peanut Milk. The Salty Soy Milk was savory and curdled (like tofu bits) with green onion and pork floss. Purple Rice had a nice sticky texture and would recommend paying extra to add the egg. Unfortunately, there was barely any green onion so would not pay extra for "Green Onion Egg" - not worth it. Chinese Donut was nice and crispy. Beef roll was tender and flavorful - highly recommend. Soy + Peanut Milk was lightly sweetened and went well with the Chinese Donut. Will definitely be back when in the area or craving Taiwanese breakfast! read more

Yi Mei - Left: Salty Soy Milk (L); Right: Purple Rice Roll (added Green Onion Egg) - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Taiwanese breakfast spot! Let me preface by saying I really love taiwanese breakfast and have had lots of taiwanese breakfasts in Taiwan so my expectations are probably a bit higher than the average person. We decided to order the Fan Tuan (rice roll) with purple rice, it was okay - the rice was a little hard and the toppings didn't taste that fresh. The salted soymilk was lacking in flavor as well. The Taiwanese sausage rice was good though! We loved the daikon cake - it had a crispy exterior and soft interior, imagine radish cake but with a slightly softer texture! If you pay in cash, you can also get a 2% discount! read more

Yi Mei - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've been missing Taiwanese breakfast, so we decided to check out this place! However, I was pretty disappointed by everything we got. baked bread and you tiao (1/5): the bread was super super dry and i've never been a huge fan of you tiao. they both lacked any significant flavor. i also wish you could add cabbage or peanut powder to the bread which would be a great taiwanese touch. egg pancake (4/5): i think this was the first time that ive had dan bing, but i enjoyed this dish. i thought the eggs were cooked well and the actually pancake/bing was perfectly thin. I appreciated the scallions in the egg as well. green onion pastry (1/5): i really didn't like the pastry because everything was soggy/mushy. it was probably due to being in the display warmer for too long. the green onion inside was just okay. overall, i wouldn't come back. there's a good amount of seating and food comes out quickly. there's a sauce section where you can self serve which i appreciated. parking is available in a garage below the plaza and at the plaza itself. read more

Yi Mei - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Yi Mei in San Gabriel is my go-2 spot for Egg Omelette ($7.50), Sweet Rice Roll ($6.00), and Iced Soy Milk ($3.25, $1+ for L). Their online order option makes it a cinch to place your order, pick up, and go. There's plenty of parking (underground parking and street parking available), and pick up is fast and easy. I give their food a 7/10 (breakfast only), as I haven't tried any of their lunch items. Service is 9/10 as you're greeted with a smile once you walk in despite how busy they are. Head's up: They do close at 4pm so dinner options are unavailable. The restaurant is clean as they're one of the newer Yi Mei locations in the 626 area. Highly recommended! Can't wait to try their lunch soon! read more

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We arrived within an hour of when Yi Mei closed for the day and had our choice of any table. We ordered at the counter and the food arrived as it was prepped, with the chilled options arriving first. Utensils and water are self serve, so we helped ourselves as we waited. They make their soy milk in house and it was delicious and refreshing. We were happy with their simple Chinese pancake with egg, and the pork belly sandwich was larger (at least the bread) than I was used to and came with pickled vegetables, cilantro, and sweetened ground peanuts for a tasty contrast. 2% discount for cash payments. read more

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I saw a couple of videos on Instagram about how good their fantuan was, so I decided to give it a try. Was VERY disappointed in the quality and taste of the food. I got the fantuan, and the rice was hard and it tasted like it was made 1-2 days ago. The rice was like a solid piece which made me think it's old. The fried donut inside tasted stale. The fried donut that I ordered by itself was good and tasted fresh though. read more

the food is good but wait time is so long. ordered an hour ahead for pick up and the food was not ready for an hour after arriving. they only made it after i asked for a refund. read more

Yi Mei - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I walked into this restaurant expecting a simple meal. What I got was the opposite. No greeting. No one showed me to a table. I sat down on my own and was told to scan a QR code to order. Fine. I pulled up the menu and spent time picking out my food. I entered every dish. I was ready to order. Then it stopped me. The system demanded my name, phone number, and email before I could place the order. I asked the waitress if this was required. She said yes. At that point, I had already spent too much time doing their job for them. Now they wanted my personal data just to eat. I got up and left. If you expect customers to serve themselves, at least respect their time and privacy. This was a frustrating experience and easily the worst service I've had at a restaurant. read more