Taiwanese Restaurants near West Covina, CA

“I recently checked out PARTEA NYC XP - West Covina and it’s honestly such a fun and unique spot—definitely more than just your typical boba place.

The whole vibe is inspired by Taiwanese night markets, and you can really feel it the second you walk in. It’s lively, colorful, and has a cool, almost arcade-like atmosphere with games and claw machines, which makes it a great place to hang out with friends, not just grab a drink.

As for the drinks, they’re solid. I tried one of their fruit teas and it was super refreshing with real fruit inside—perfect balance of flavor and sweetness. They also have a ton of options, from classic milk teas to their whipped specialty drinks, so there’s something for everyone.

The food is a nice bonus too. We ordered popcorn chicken and it was crispy, flavorful, and hit the spot. It’s cool that you can come here for both drinks and actual snacks instead of just boba.

Ordering is done through a kiosk, which makes things quick and efficient, especially when it’s busy.

Overall, if you’re looking for a fun, upbeat place with good drinks, snacks, and a unique experience, this spot is definitely worth checking out. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Thank you for providing great customer service.“

“The food is always good from here. I love the dumplings and soup dumplings. They make really good drinks. You order on your phone at the table if you eat inside. I just order mine before I get there to go. Parking lot gets full but if you don’t mind a little walk in a food heaven shopping center.“

“100% recommended, food is delicious“

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

“The dumplings are so good!!“

“Xinbale is a fast-food restaurant serving authentic Taiwanese cuisine. It offers a wide variety of snacks; generally speaking, the flavors tend to be on the sweeter side. If you are not fond of sweet tastes, be sure to avoid ordering the Stir-fried Tomatoes with Eggs. Even on weekdays, the restaurant is bustling with diners. They also offer an extensive selection of beverages, and you can enjoy a dessert after your meal.“

“blue magpie is one of the dreamiest restaurants i’ve ever been to. their decor and the bar set up just WOW!! and even better, the food is so delicious.

what we got:
🍞 crispy fried tofu
🦆 roasted duck breast
🥩 black bean ribeye
🍜 truffle chicken sesame cold noodle
🍝 pork egg yolk carbonara
🐟 sour spicy branzino
🍰 earl grey truffle basque cheesecake
🍰 dessert bao
🍹 summer refresher
🧋 peach oolong with cream top

🤩 everything was honestly really really good!! the stand outs were the sour spicy branzino, the duck breast, fried tofu, truffle cold noodle, and ribeye.“

“I was trying to take the godfather to the Vietnam kitchen down the street but they were closing up at 8:00 (!) and they told us that we could only get to go. Well. We wanted to talk and eat at a table. So we had both noticed this place on the way to VK . A very low-key restaurant with some high-grade beef noodle soup. Very tasty and there's a whole homemade feeling about the place which is very charming to me. A solid cucumber appetizer, the Szechuan vegetables were weirdly a little bland, or at least not as spicy or a sour as I was expecting. However, the Price is Right, the service is outstanding with it being what feels like a true mom-and-pop joint ( Bobby is the chef, and I suspect he's the pop, and looks much younger than his age), and I really like the fact that the menu was very simple. Even so I was tempted by other things on the menu, including the chicken curry, but they were out of chicken so I'll have to come back for that. Still I went with a specialty and I've been going to a lot of beef noodle soup places so I feel pretty strongly to judge that the broth was excellent. The vegetables were fresh and the meat was very good, if not as much as I wanted there to be. Overall the experience was outstanding and they were extremely hospitable, especially when we paid at 845 and I asked if they closed at 9:00 and they told us. They had closed 45 minutes earlier yet had hung around and gave no indication that we were to do anything, but enjoy our food. Very genteel and civilized. Thank you!“

“Surprisingly good! My picky friend also complimented this place. The veggies were really fresh and the kidney was processed well. Dishes were seasoned perfectly. Not too heavy like a lot of other restaurants. The experience was like dining at a high-end Taiwanese restaurant in Taiwan. Though the dishes were expensive, the price includes sales tax. I will still come back due to the quality and to support the business!“

“Very friendly and quick service. I think it is the best Taiwanese restaurant in Arcadia. The flavor was very good and tasty. It was recommended to me by my Taiwanese friend. So I would recommend this restaurant for everyone. Price is excellent. You can order for takeout.“

“The food is home-style, fresh, and not overly oily or salty. Huge portions with great value—their $9.90 combo meal is a steal, and the Sour Cabbage Fish, Three-Cup Chicken, and Luffa are all delicious. Super clean space and friendly vibe.“

“Honest review:
My wife and i came at 9:30 for a later dinner. We got the braised pork and the beef bowl with the pepper sauce. We both thought that the flavor and portion were great. The pork was so tender and had just the right amount of fat the meat ratio. The beef bowl with pepper sauce was good i did ask for chili oil yo add some spice. The owner did tell me if you ask for spice ahead of time he can do mild medium and high depending on your tolerance.

Service was quick and very nice. As soon as we sat down they brought us an extra menu and two glasses of cold water. Then they brought us some free watermelon before i food came out. Food did not take long which was a plus but of course it was late so this service will depend on the time of day so I may come for lunch to provide a comparable experience.

Atmosphere was good and spacious. I will say the ac was not working but they were kind enough to place the fan to us.

I would recommend this place for a good quick and simple meal i will be back to try more from the menu and see if there is any other dishes to try.“

“Food: 3.5/5 ⭐
We came to try their thick Green Onion Sesame Pie, and it’s definitely a showstopper when you see it for the first time! The thick, layered presentation alone makes it worth experiencing at least once.

Flavor-wise, though, it was a little underwhelming. Our friend even commented that there wasn’t enough green onion! I ended up dipping pieces into the Green Onion Stir-Fried Beef, which added much-needed flavor and made the combination a lot better.

Overall, I’m glad I got to experience such a unique dish, but I probably wouldn’t come back specifically for the sesame pie. If I’m around town, I’d definitely stop by again to try their beef rolls and other menu items.

Customer ⭐
A straightforward and casual dining experience that works well when you’re looking for a quick bite in the area.

Location & ⭐
Street parking is available nearby. Depending on how busy the area is, you may need to look around for a spot.

⭐
Casual and no-frills, making it a good place for a quick meal rather than a long dining experience.

⭐
Worth visiting at least once for the impressive Green Onion Sesame Pie. It wasn’t flavorful enough to bring me back specifically for that dish, but I’d return if I’m nearby to explore more of their menu.“

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

“The pork knuckle was amazing—tender, rich, and full of flavor! The soup and sides were delicious, and the portions were generous. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and authentic Taiwanese comfort food. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“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“

“I the got #4 minced meat dry noodle dish. Hubby got the #5 beef noodle soup (not pictured). Both were delicious but #4 was significantly smaller than #5.
This is the best beef noodle dish we've ever had and we've tried a lot in SGV.
Price wise I agree with others that it's more expensive than average but you can really taste the quality on the food. They only accept cash or Zelle so be aware of that before going!“

“so good! I got the chicken cutlet, spicy hot stinky tofu, and classic combo.

all the food was so good! the cutlet was seasoned well and not dry or overcooked.

the classic combo comes with popcorn chicken, sweet potato fries and squid balls. very delicious!

the spicy steamed stinky tofu had good stinky tofu and mala flavor. it was good with rice.“

“吃台灣的平民美食，有回家的感覺。“

“The stinky tofu was decent. I hadn’t had it for five years, so I was still happy to find it here. That said, it didn’t feel stinky enough or juicy enough, and the tofu texture seemed a little different from the common type I’m used to in Taiwan.

I asked for extra pickled cabbage, but it was never served, and water was not provided either.
Still, because stinky tofu is so rare to find here, I have to give full points for that. The 肉圓was also really good.“

“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.“

“正宗台灣味～店家也很客氣“

“Friendly servers, turned in selected menu choices during the short wait for seating at 6PM on a Sunday. Once seated, food arrived in 5-10 minutes. Best beef and tendon noodle soup I've ever had. Shrimp and pork pan fried dumplings were very good too.“

“they are legit. The rice especially, I don't know how they got their rice to the exact texture but I loved it. And the braised pork trades blow with the best of the best in LA. I wish their steamed cabbage had more flavor though. Needs to spice it up with maybe a few clicks of dried chili. Old dude may look and sound irate but he's alright by me.“

“服務很好，菜色多，又好吃！“

“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…“

“My family and I live this place. The food is fresh and delightful. The only thing I would say in a different light is that I wish they had more staff. The service is good however, sometimes it takes a while for your server to cover to you due to understaffed. Other then that this place is one of our faves.“

“Great boba chain with consistent drink quality. I visited the store near Lunar new year time and was given red envelopes with mu purchase. I went to pick up my fav drinks with them, which are mango pomelo sago and winter melon milk tea with grass jelly!“

“We always like to go to Picnic Time to get their Yubu. It's a small and cute cafe, but the ambiance is welcoming and comfortable. They also have a lot of new items on the menu. We ordered their seared salmon Yubu x 3, one Kimchi Yubu, one Lemon Ponzu Salmon Yubu, and one eel Yubu.
The food was fresh and delicious. The server was friendly.“

“Very friendly staff. I ordered the fried squid. It was huge. She even said it was biggest she ever seen. For $15 it's a bargain. It's made to order. Once you bite into it, you are transported to Taiwan night market!!

Give them a try.
You won't disappoint.“

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“Most of so called Taiwanese restaurants are for snack food or street food. It’s so hard to find Taiwanese banquet cuisine, so every time we are in LA, we stop by here. This spot is the closest to the authentic Taiwanese food we can find within in California and Nevada.
Comparing to Cantonese food or Sichuan food, Taiwanese cuisine is on the light and healthy side, not oily or salty.

Below are some must orders:

Kidney and chicken testicle in sesame oil broth. They make the freshest kidney and not overcooked!

Chicken roll. They homemade it on site, super juicy and delicious.

COD with chili paste. Very flavor and really juicy fish.

Eel sticky rice. We added salted duck yolk which enhanced the flavor and presentation.

Intestines. They do not have the authentic vinaigrette flavor but still good.

I have been craving for the slow braised trotter with bamboo (bamboo is actually the highlight of this dish), so I pre-ordered it. It’s a big portion for 10 people.

Taro dessert. Not too sweet and not greasy but just a perfect combo for the dessert.

It’s very spacious inside, nice and clean. Easy and pretty of parking in the lot as well.“

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

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

“My cousin specifically likes their $9.99/lb Hog foot (to go cold/warm up at home), and $13+ Taiwanese Bento boxes to-go or dine there. Small shop, not good foe big parties, no restroom. I was told the to-go drinks could be very sweet, so not for me. Hole in the wall, Taiwanese joint. Hog/Pork Feet cold/to-go is a must here!!! Tks to my cousin on this find.

My cousin's fav bento box is $14 Beef Shank and Chicken, and her SO favorite is $14 Salty Duck. She mentioned that Smoked Duck is heard to be good too. She ordered me 2lbs of the Hog Foot dish and it was delicious! It come with sauce, ginger and cilantro which I didn't need but the SO enjoyed. It's a good snack or side to have around.

They sell other side dishes, and frozen dumplings to goodies. Looking forward to coming back to try their bento box there.“

“it was good,......................“

“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.“

“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!“

“great food, healthy options, good service“

“I’ve been coming to Au79 since 2006, back when they had their San Gabriel location. Unfortunately, the San Gabriel location closed during COVID, and now the Arcadia location is the only one still open.

I’ve always loved this place, especially for the popcorn chicken and the drinks. Everything just hits, and it’s been one of my go-to boba spots for years. Au79 is truly one of the OG boba shops in the SGV, and you don’t really see many OG boba shops around anymore. A lot of the older boba shops have closed over the years, so it’s nice to see Au79 still going.

It definitely has a lot of memories for me, and I hope they continue to stick around for many more years!“

“This place seriously deserves Michelin-star level recognition ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We finally found the most original and authentic taste of 大合卤味— a flavor we’ve missed and thought about consistently for so many years. Every dish was packed with rich, comforting flavors and that authentic traditional homemade feeling that is so hard to find nowadays.

The beef noodle soup was absolutely AMAZING — the broth was deep, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice and aroma. The beef was unbelievably tender, juicy, and practically melted in the mouth. One of the best beef noodle soups I’ve had in a very long time.

The signature dish is an absolute MUST-ORDER for every table! Once you try it, you’ll understand why everyone keeps coming back. The 卤味 dishes were also outstanding — packed with flavor, perfectly marinated, and incredibly addictive. You can truly taste the care and quality in every bite.

What shocked us even more was the price — very affordable, yet the quality and flavors honestly felt Michelin-star level. It’s rare to find a place that delivers this level of authentic Taiwanese comfort food at such a reasonable price.

Honestly, every dish we ordered was so yummy and beautifully prepared. This restaurant feels like a hidden gem with Michelin-level flavors and presentation. Definitely coming back again and highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Taiwanese comfort food! 😍🍜“

“great taste, comfort food and great service.“

“Very delicious Love their Lamb“

“I was curious about this place, so I walked past it to check out their menu before heading to our fave dim sum spot in Walnut/City Of Industry (All That n Dim Sum). Sadly, they’re closed on Tuesdays. Decided to come back here since they looked busy. At first, there were plenty of seats, but when I went back, only 2 seats way in the back were open. We went with the lunch specials, and honestly, best decision ever. I got Combo D—fried chicken steak and noodle soup, plus preserved veggies. My partner had Combo C—fried pork chop with dry noodles. Both were amazing! I loved the noodle soup, but the dry noodles were just as good. Both are classic Taiwanese comfort foods and the lunch specials also come with tea! Definitely recommend this spot if you’re craving some tasty, hearty dishes!
Ambiance - a small but busy cafe feel!“

“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.“

“Love the chops a lot! But the woman server is horrible, she was very angry and taunt us because we didn't order as much as she want. She kept talking loudly about this and showed a long face even we ordered additional food afterwards, which ruined our whole experience. The men owner is good and nice. Hope I won't meet the woman again, maybe she's the owner who knows“

“I recommended to all my friend come enjoy here. very good delelicious Hot Pot great service all servers veri nice and kind“

“They currently have an A inspection rating. (I saw some old comments saying they had a C). I stopped there today for the first time to check if I could get a lunch combo box at that time of day. It was like 3pm though, so they didn't have any. I think she said to call ahead of time and she can prepare it for you, but I'm not totally sure that's what she said. I got a couple vegan mushroom rice wraps instead, and they were really good.“

“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.“