Taiwanese Restaurants near West Covina, CA

“Thank you for providing great customer service.“

“I can't help but express how much I wish we had something like that here in my hometown of El Paso! I had the opportunity to enjoy this incredible food while in California for just a couple of days, and I couldn't resist going back for more. It was such a delight to experience that culinary bliss two days in a row!“

“100% recommended, food is delicious“

“The dumplings are so good!!“

“The staff are nice & the food is good.“

“My five star rating is for the House Special Dragon Hair, also known as Dragon Whiskers, Dragon Beard, or Chayote Vines.

Served as a cold dish, it was fresh and crisp, definitely something you will crave again! I wish more restaurants served this vegetable entree!

As you can see below (I added photos for the entire Eat Joy Food menu) they have a massive menu of Taiwanese banquet style food options. So many items that it was a bit overwhelming but luckily we had a Taiwanese friend do the ordering for us.

As for ambiance, it’s average but the stinky tofu smell in the air was a bit tough to deal with. Pricing is a bit on the high end compared to Java Cafe (another Taiwanese spot nearby).“

“I been coming here for a year now happy to see dine in is open again, amazing beef noodle soup and I yummy fruit tea. Very worth the price and family own business that has amazing customer service 10/10“

“Yum! Affordable Taiwanese food in Rowland!!! $10.50 Cold Noodles is a must!! $13.99 for beef noodle soup, $8.99 Pork rice, $7.99 Boiled A Vegetable and other appetizers. Located down the walkway between the plaza's main buildings. No restroom. The Food District restroom was closed too when we visited. Takes credit card if order $25min. OG place with sticky tables, and such.

I'm not a fan of the Arcadia location. This location is way better. Everything was okay and mostly decent. And for the prices offered, I'd call it pretty amazing. There's tons of other Taiwanese shops around too. Competition is tough out here. We haven't tried other Taiwanese food around. Also we haven't really been around this area in years.

Orders out if the Popular section:
$8.99 Mushroom Sliced Pork Rice with Egg. This wasn't for me. It's okay. Kinda like the arcadia location. Its okay if you're buying a cheap meal.

$12.50 Pork Intestine Wrap Sausage. Not really what we expected. It's alot not sausage slices. Sausage has qq skin as expected but we probably wouldn't order this again.

$10.50 Cold Noodles is a MUST!! It was tasty and refreshing. I like that the sauce isn't thick like other places me. It doesn't remind me of Taiwan!

$8.99 Stinky Tofu had crispy skin and cabbage. If you add their chili oil with it, it's decent. I wouldn't eat this without the chili oil.

Snack section
$7.99 Boiled A Vegetable is simple. Great for ppl like me who enjoys A vegetable anytime. If you're particular about the qq/cooked precisely, this wonh be for you. But I'll order this again.

$7.50 Marinated Seaweed is decent. They have a good amount.

$13.99 Beef Stew Tendon Noodle (half meat and half tendon).
Broth was super flavorful. To some delicate Taiwanese eaters, it could be just a tad just more salty than expected. Meat was tender and tendon was soft. We'd order this again.

Overall, the cold noodles is a must. And the whole menu is priced well.“

“Classic Taiwanese food. They hit me with the Mandarin the minute I stepped inside and I was totally unprepared for that to happen but it was chill.

Service is very fast. The price is not super cheap but it is reasonable. We got 麻辣豆乾 (spicy bean curd), 香腸 (Sinbala sausage), 炸排骨乾麵 (fried pork chop dry noodles), and 扣肉飯 (pork belly rice). The portions are pretty large. The pork chop was dry but crispy, so I have mixed feelings about that one.

They take card if you order more than $30 worth of food. I’d love to come back to try their shaved ice because I hear it’s better than Meet Fresh!“

“We stopped by Monja Taiker in Arcadia before heading to Santa Anita Park to watch race horsing. Ordered three combo meals and one beef noodle soup—classic Taiwanese flavors, and the noodle was especially good. Prices were fair.

Only downside: the combo plates are like kids’ trays. A larger plate would make the meal look and feel better.

Will definitely return when we are in this area again.“

“Great option for Chinese and/or Taiwanese food in the area. The restaurant is spacious and clean, with plenty of parking in the lot. The owner Stella was super kind, and it’s clear that a lot of thought was put into designing the menu so that there are options for everyone.

This time, I ordered dishes like the chili oil wontons, sweet and sour ribs, and eggplant with basil. The eggplant was tender with plenty of basil and was delicious with the rice, especially because the dish was on the oilier side (as classic eggplant dishes are). Wontons were pretty standard, slightly spicy. My favorite was the sweet and sour ribs—the breading was just thick enough for the hint of crunchy texture, and balance of sweet and sour was well done. The portion was reasonable for the price. Looking forward to being back.“

“This is a place I've wanted to go to for years, but couldn't because their hours are so strange. They open from 11:30 am-2:30 pm....and that's it.

Dai Ho has the best beef noodle I've had in the Los Angeles area. The beef was extremely tender, and the broth was very flavorful. The dan dan mian was pretty good, a good blend of creaminess and spiciness.

Parking is difficult in this plaza, they only have a couple spots available. Otherwise, you would need to find street parking.“

“Love the mango snow. Try it you won't be disappointed.“

“吃台灣的平民美食，有回家的感覺。“

“we got our rolls within about 5 minutes of ordering and they were great. even cold the roasted duck wrap smacked and are fairly filling. found out about this place through a friend of mine and now recommending it to everyone.

Vegetarian options: there's a veggie wrap“

“Such a hidden gem! The food here is so good — super flavorful and tastes really authentic. You can tell they put a lot of effort into every dish. The space is cute and elegant but still feels cozy, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming.

Totally recommend coming here with friends or family. It’s great for sharing dishes and just enjoying a chill, delicious meal. Don’t skip the desserts, they’re amazing!“

“We ordered Taiwanese fried rice noodles, green onion and sesame flatbread, Hakka stir-fry, Shacha beef water spinach and dried lentils.

Hakka stir-fry, it is really fried with dried squid, which is something very few restaurants do. But why stir-fry satay sauce? At first I thought it was dried shredded pork until I tasted dried squid. The dried tofu is cut so well!

Taiwanese fried rice noodles, fried very well, there is no sauce at the bottom of the plate, amazing! ? The rice noodles are very elastic and delicious!

The dry lentils were just average.

I will eat it next time and will continue to order Taiwanese fried rice noodles, Hakka stir-fried rice noodles and other dishes.“

“Stopped in for a boba after visiting my favorite Indian restaurant next door.

I ordered a chrysanthemum, oolong tea with boba, 50% sweet, lite ice.

The boba is delicious and the tea was so flavorful.

Coincidently, the owner’s wife, Cleo, owns Sharp Tea in Little Tokyo, another tea shop that I go to all the time. Sharp Tea is delicious, too, if you find yourself on the Weller Court.

I will return to Why Thirsty again. Everyone here is super nice and have positive spirits.

Thank you, Why Thirsty and Cleo!!

P.S. The air conditioner works very well!! (:“

“Very happy to eat authentic Taiwanese food!
Bringing the complete taste of Taiwan to LA, the food was very touching~
Ban Niang has a very forthright southern personality?I felt like I was back home for a second
The drumstick rice and salty crispy chicken are both delicious?“

“正宗台灣味～店家也很客氣“

“I always enjoy the Beef Stew Noodle and Popcorn Chicken. The service is also good.“

“88 is a neighborhood classic -- a family-friendly mom n' pop shop with great noodles and quick service, and free parking outside.

Their speciality is beef noodles, which is a must try if you're in the area. The broth is savory without being overly salty, and the beef is nice and tender. I recommend having it with their mustard greens on the side. The noodles are bouncy, and the meal overall is comforting and especially satisfying in cold weather.

They've been around for quite some time, and I highly recommend stopping by.“

“It's definitely a different experience! First you get choices of meats, veggies, noodles from the fridge & you do your own mixing. They offer the soup base & you can ask for refills. They charge per the big plates that you get from the fridge. Worth the try! I consider this as a go to comfort food 😋“

“Nice and casual spot for breakfast, offering lots of Taiwanese classic foods. The items are simple and made well. Open early so popular for breakfast. You order at the counter or on their website and the food comes out quickly. Staff are friendly and all of the utensils are disposable for quick dining.“

“服務很好，菜色多，又好吃！“

“I Couldn't find a solid review to help me order but its so close to home i took a chance. Saw a Bulgogi beef on the menu which is a familiar Dish to me so i quickly ordered That and decided to sit down. A couple of minutes later, and i have a Nice Healthy bowl of Rice Topped with a heap of BEEF! It was delicious! Thank YOU!“

“wonderful drinks and great service!!“

“The place was very empty when I got there, therefore we were able to be seated quickly. The food was fresh and it was tasty. I was worried and checked the ratings online to make sure it was legit. lol.

The bad part is that there isn’t enough workers so it’s hard to get their attention when they’re cooking.

Other than that it was excellent.“

“If you haven’t tried Taiwanese popcorn chicken before, this is the perfect place to start. Their popcorn chicken is authentic, with a crispy, golden exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior that won’t disappoint. There are also some simple tables and chairs set up inside, providing a space to enjoy your meal. The shop is located inside Secoya Market and sells traditional Taiwanese street food. They also offer Japanese sushi but I haven't had the chance to try it.

Parking: There is plenty of parking outside the Secoya Market.“

“great food, healthy options, good service“

“Taiwanese person review:

This place is a sleeper hit for Taiwanese style beef noodle soup — round cut beef shanks (not cubed or chunked), homemade pickled mustard greens, and homemade chili oil.

Came here while visiting and was blown away given there are other options that look good too.

Probably still relatively unknown or gate kept bc it’s easy to miss and doesn’t look like much.

Get the beef noodle soup and be transported to the beef noodle soup stalls in Taiwan. Like most legit places, they will have their own homemade take on the pickled mustard greens and chili oil.

Seats like 10 people comfortably or maybe 15 people as a squeeze.

Has a bunch of traditional side dishes or take home meals and also frozen dumplings for sale. Saw 6 aunties come in while I ate and buy loads of stuff and bounce bc they know what’s up 👀“

“You came back hungry and got the perfect welcome — a spread that looks both filling and delicious. 🍣🥗

On the long plate, you’ve got a mix of sushi varieties:
• A beef-topped gunkan (ground or marinated beef wrapped with seaweed).
• A spicy minced topping, likely spicy tuna or spicy salmon.
• Grilled eel (unagi) with that glossy sweet soy glaze.
• Shrimp nigiri with a touch of sauce.
• At the bottom, wrapped in plastic, looks like a musubi — rice with grilled meat or spam, perfect for later.

On the side, a fresh salad with crisp lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and dressing — and best part, it’s unlimited. 🥗✨

By the last picture, you’ve also got a dipping sauce ready and a sushi roll off to the side, so you’re set for a feast.

If you walked into this starving, that first bite must have hit the spot.“

“The food was delicious, portions are very generous with good prices. I had the Mango slushee with boba and it was so tasty. Next time I will definitely try another one of their slushee drinks.“

“Simple Taiwanese lunch bentos, generally $11 each (since March 2024 I believe), cash only. Check the Facebook page for the daily menu. There is one option each for chicken, pork, or fish. Additionally, I believe you can call in ahead of time to order a fried pork chop (no walk-in orders for that). Each bento comes with a small soup. Flavors are on the lighter side; if you prefer stronger flavors, you might not enjoy these bentos.“

“We ordered a ton of food, and every dish was seriously yummy! The staff hooked us up with some great recommendations too—the stir-fried beef was super tender, and the chow mein was packed with goodies. Loved it all! The mung bean soup? Perfect for beating the summer！ prices is friendly…“

“Wow! There's a reason why this restaurant is so popular! The food is delicious and served family style. The staff is very kind. We were 6 with 2 in wheelchairs, and they sat us promptly so they didn't have to be out in the >90 degree heat. Atmosphere is comfortable and bustling.

We ordered the popcorn chicken, soup dumplings, beef roll, spicy wonton appetizers. Fijian vermicelli noodles, fried beef upon, shrimp fried rice, spicy fish & rice noodle soup with pickled veg... we'd happily order everything again!“

“God! It's a touching taste
We came to play from AZ and were recommended by relatives and friends to try it out.
Shacha water spinach and mutton is simply the taste that I miss in my memory
The scallion chicken is super tender, the oyster cakes are also delicious, and the kids love the sausages.
But the shredded ginger intestine is not sour enough, and the intestine is a bit too soft after cooking.
What’s even more touching is that if you spend $30 or more, you’ll get a free Taiwanese beer!
It’s just a quick-service restaurant!
Fast food and great service!“

“I’ve been on a Taiwanese food binge lately and have been searching everywhere for some good, authentic Taiwanese dishes. This little mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall spot really hit the mark. The food tastes just like what I’d expect from back home or from the night markets in Taiwan.

I tried the stinky tofu (a must-have for any true Taiwanese food lover), the pork chop rice, and a few other dishes—and every bite was delicious, flavorful, and comforting. The portions are generous without being overwhelming, and the seasoning is on point.

The owners are super friendly and welcoming, which makes the dining experience feel even more like you’re visiting family. The restaurant shares a plaza with other shops, so there’s plenty of parking available, which is a big plus.

A couple of tips: it’s best to bring cash, as not everything is set up for cards. Also, they do have a restroom on site, which is always nice for a small place like this.

Overall, this is the kind of spot you want to keep coming back to—and the kind of hidden gem you almost don’t want to share so it stays special. Definitely one of my new go-to Taiwanese comfort food spots!“

“Bring cash!! Cheap, very casual OG type of Taiwanese dishes. Our friends suggested this place for Taiwanese pork chops $13.95! Hole in the wall/ghetto fab type joint with the owner chiling in the front dining area with a lawn chair and fan haha No restroom. Aycdrink cold water and tea, and hot tea in the front of the cashier area. They don't take credit cards.

The place seems like it could be sticky but tables and chairs were clean. There is ac inside was cool enough for a hot 85F day outside.

Bamboo shoot $7.95 was warm and good.

Popcorn chicken. They ran out of pigs ear. Their popcorn chicken was really good! Not spicy.

Pork Chop Rice $13.95. Comes with rice and veggies. The pork chop was a little dry but the crisp was there. Probably because it's a thinner cut type which is normal perfect then.

All 3 dishes with tax, and 20% dinner tip to be $39ish.“

“Very delicious Love their Lamb“

“I ve been coming here for a long time. They are reasonably priced and very consistent. I notice they include more fresh produce in their drinks: using real passionfruit in their passionfruit green tea. Sometimes finding what you want on the kiosk can take longer time than you'd hope. Great teahouse overall .“

“it was good,......................“

“Yi Fang in Arcadia is my go-to spot for boba! The drinks are always great, and the quality never disappoints. Ordering is super easy now with their touchscreen kiosks, which make the process quick and efficient. There’s plenty of parking, so no stress about finding a spot. The prices are reasonable, making it an all-around great choice for boba lovers. Highly recommend!“

“Unexpectedly good personal shabu shabu here in this little cafe! The portion is very large for the price. It's already cooked and ready to eat. Meat and veggies are very tender and the broth is perfect. I think other dishes are just OK. Kung pao chicken was not very authentic. Tea is quite strong, but also quite impressive about the scent. Boba was less than what I expected from a place known for boba.“

“I don't usually eat Thai food. The spices just aren't my favorite. My preferences lean towards Korean, Chinese, Japanese, fillipino. That being said the food was very very good. We got egg rolls, scallion pancake, fried fish balls, beef handmade noodle soup, and minced pork dry noodles. I was surprised how some of the flavors reminded me of things I love from distinctly Non-Thai cultures. Service was great for there being 1 guy trying to do everything. I'm not demanding or entitled, so I had no problem practicing a little patience. That being said nothing took long and I never felt neglected. I'd strongly recommend for Thai food lovers. It was a positive experience considering Thai isn't my thing. I would eat there again.“

“great taste, comfort food and great service.“

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“Bought frozen food from here 1st time. Great food. Hope they have more options in frozen items in the future. I will definitely buy more in the future. One suggestion: Vacuum seal bag must be sealed securely especially the soup base. My beef stew soup and chicken noodle bags are leaking 😕. Luckily I have ziplock bag on each item before I put in my freezer. Otherwise my refrigerator will be all wet after I defrost my item in my refrigerator.“

“Ver friendly and helpful staff, service was fast and food was hot. The baked turnip cake and hot soy milk are my favorite, all food on the menu is so delicious. I drive all the way from El Segundo to come eat here, it's that good?Features: Everyone one had masks on, social distancing was well enforced“

“Boba options are plentiful and there are several food options as well. I live their tomato and pesto sandwich, but you'll have to be aware that it takes time for the food to be made. Every time I order food, it takes about 20 minutes to almost an hour sometimes to get the food.
If you're able to call in advance for pickup, I'm not sure if it will be any faster. I typically order the teas without boba since it's already quite sweet (and delicious). Would recommend if you want to study or do your work here. It's a lot quieter than Starbucks, unless people are talking.“