I recently had my first experience trying Taiwanese food, and it was absolutely amazing! I decided to go with the beef stewed noodle soup, which was rich and flavorful. The broth was perfectly seasoned, and the noodles had just the right texture, making it a comforting dish that I couldn't get enough of. To compliment my meal, I ordered a refreshing passion fruit green tea with boba. I was so impressed with the food and overall experience that I couldn't resist coming back for a second visit to indulge in more delicious dishes. I'm definitely looking forward to exploring more Taiwanese dishes in the future!
We arrived at 815p and they said they were only doing take out (they didn’t close until 9p). Service definitely lacks warmth the many times I’ve been there. Mei fun and vegetable fried rice were lacking flavor, the rest was good. Why this place isn’t pumping on a Saturday night near Smith College is beyond me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Henry
Food was fire. There was a kid at the table next to us screaming but other than that it's was a nice experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Calamari, Dumplings
Isaac Clark
The food was incredible, the host however was a little strange and unwelcoming. Definitely affected the atmosphere.
Wheelchair accessibility: Downstairs is not wheelchair accessible and you have to go up a 2" step to get in the door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup
love travel
The door was locked at arrive at 2:50 pm & noted it would be open at 3 pm. The food are tasty however I felt being watched. The server( or owner) was not in the mood for reopen the restaurant at 3 pm. Because he has a firm & cold voice.
The chef is an amazing cook who knows and loves the cuisine he serves to each table! I was disappointed with options in Noho for sit down service, so we were lucky to snag a table. While the atmosphere isn't overly creative, it is simple and bright, which further allows the food to shine.
We ordered jasmine green tea with and without sweetener, both were delicious and piping hot. The scallion pancakes were fantastic, not overly greasy, and dusted with a delicious sweet sour spice mix. The noodle soup was warm and slippery, congee wet and flavorful, and the oyster pancake was crispy and fluffy. The textures and flavors didn't disappoint and I'd happily return for another meal.
The menu is simple and without detailed descriptions, but once you know the dish, say congee, it's easy to make choices from options offered. My MIL struggled with lack of familiarity with many of the dishes, but happily tried something new when given an explanation. She raved about her tea and immediately went to the store to find a dupe, it wasn't comparable to the beverage served in house
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nick S
T. Roots is a Taiwanese restaurant in the heart of Northampton, with a very minimalistic interior but modern design.
The food is delicious, the noodle soups and appetizers are all really good and come in good portions for the price. I ate the spicy beef dry noodle and it was excellent, not too spicy but still packed a bit of a kick for people. The appetizers I highly recommend, as they pair well with the dishes.
However, I had a bit of a difficult time with the service here. We came as a Party of 5, but they only had a booth for 4 people, which could fit 5. However, the server refused to let us sit at the table as a party of 5, even though there were others there doing what we were doing. Eventually they relented and let us sit down, but gave us a bit of attitude throughout the night. Overall this didn't ruin the experience, but was a bit eyebrow-raising to me.
Overall its a good place to go eat though, and highly recommend it.
I had the Ma-La Bean Curd & Vegetables. Simply delicious, fresh, obvious care put into the dish. Flavors I don’t often encounter in this area: five spice, szechuan pepper. So good. Came out like instantaneously. Also interesting texture: bean curd was in two forms: small slabs of dense tofu and something more like delicate egg-like sliced rolls. Only complaint: too salty for me. But the rice balanced it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connor Louis
Delicious food and excellent service. I highly recommend this place!
Great place with delicious food. Service was great, the food impeccable, and the prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, BBQ
Henry Stanley
This is my new favorite place in Northampton. A sizeable portion of fresh hot & sour soup for $4? Yes please! The filling for my steamed vegetable dumpling was fresh and delightful. My partner’s chicken egg curry fried rice was to die for. And the Thai tea and jasmine boba tasted amazing, not to mention the tapioca pearls were the perfect texture. I can’t wait to sample more of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Dumplings
Wolf Soto
The food at T.Roots was quite good, but the service left me a bit perplexed. Typically, as a customer, you ask for the check when you're ready. However, before we could even ask, the waiter approached us immediately after we finished eating and asked if we wanted the check. It felt a bit rushed, almost as if they were trying to kick us out. We had just finished our meal, and the promptness of the request made us feel slightly unwelcome. It’s something they might want to consider adjusting, as it detracted from an otherwise pleasant dining experience.
I recently had my first experience trying Taiwanese food, and it was absolutely amazing! I decided to go with the beef stewed noodle soup, which was rich and flavorful. The broth was perfectly seasoned, and the noodles had just the right texture, making it a comforting dish that I couldn't get enough of. To compliment my meal, I ordered a refreshing passion fruit green tea with boba.
I was so impressed with the food and overall experience that I couldn't resist coming back for a second visit to indulge in more delicious dishes. I'm definitely looking forward to exploring more Taiwanese dishes in the future!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Stewed Noodle Soup, Noodles
We arrived at 815p and they said they were only doing take out (they didn’t close until 9p). Service definitely lacks warmth the many times I’ve been there. Mei fun and vegetable fried rice were lacking flavor, the rest was good.
Why this place isn’t pumping on a Saturday night near Smith College is beyond me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Food was fire. There was a kid at the table next to us screaming but other than that it's was a nice experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Calamari, Dumplings
The food was incredible, the host however was a little strange and unwelcoming. Definitely affected the atmosphere.
Wheelchair accessibility: Downstairs is not wheelchair accessible and you have to go up a 2" step to get in the door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup
The door was locked at arrive at 2:50 pm & noted it would be open at 3 pm. The food are tasty however I felt being watched. The server( or owner) was not in the mood for reopen the restaurant at 3 pm. Because he has a firm & cold voice.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Stewed Noodle Soup, Dumplings
The chef is an amazing cook who knows and loves the cuisine he serves to each table! I was disappointed with options in Noho for sit down service, so we were lucky to snag a table. While the atmosphere isn't overly creative, it is simple and bright, which further allows the food to shine. We ordered jasmine green tea with and without sweetener, both were delicious and piping hot. The scallion pancakes were fantastic, not overly greasy, and dusted with a delicious sweet sour spice mix. The noodle soup was warm and slippery, congee wet and flavorful, and the oyster pancake was crispy and fluffy. The textures and flavors didn't disappoint and I'd happily return for another meal. The menu is simple and without detailed descriptions, but once you know the dish, say congee, it's easy to make choices from options offered. My MIL struggled with lack of familiarity with many of the dishes, but happily tried something new when given an explanation. She raved about her tea and immediately went to the store to find a dupe, it wasn't comparable to the beverage served in house
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
T. Roots is a Taiwanese restaurant in the heart of Northampton, with a very minimalistic interior but modern design.
The food is delicious, the noodle soups and appetizers are all really good and come in good portions for the price. I ate the spicy beef dry noodle and it was excellent, not too spicy but still packed a bit of a kick for people. The appetizers I highly recommend, as they pair well with the dishes.
However, I had a bit of a difficult time with the service here. We came as a Party of 5, but they only had a booth for 4 people, which could fit 5. However, the server refused to let us sit at the table as a party of 5, even though there were others there doing what we were doing. Eventually they relented and let us sit down, but gave us a bit of attitude throughout the night. Overall this didn't ruin the experience, but was a bit eyebrow-raising to me.
Overall its a good place to go eat though, and highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Stewed Noodle Soup, Popcorn Chicken, Scallion Pancake
They told me i could not be on my phone
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the best restaurants in town. The food is always tasty, take out is great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy spot, great food from an interesting menu at great prices. Great for kids too!
Dietary restrictions: Good for gluten-intolerant (lots of choices)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stir-Fried Rice Cakes, Radish Cakes
Restaurantji Recommends
I had the Ma-La Bean Curd & Vegetables. Simply delicious, fresh, obvious care put into the dish. Flavors I don’t often encounter in this area: five spice, szechuan pepper. So good. Came out like instantaneously. Also interesting texture: bean curd was in two forms: small slabs of dense tofu and something more like delicate egg-like sliced rolls. Only complaint: too salty for me. But the rice balanced it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and excellent service. I highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zha Jiang Noodle, Scallion Pancake
Great place with delicious food. Service was great, the food impeccable, and the prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, BBQ
This is my new favorite place in Northampton. A sizeable portion of fresh hot & sour soup for $4? Yes please! The filling for my steamed vegetable dumpling was fresh and delightful. My partner’s chicken egg curry fried rice was to die for. And the Thai tea and jasmine boba tasted amazing, not to mention the tapioca pearls were the perfect texture. I can’t wait to sample more of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Dumplings
The food at T.Roots was quite good, but the service left me a bit perplexed. Typically, as a customer, you ask for the check when you're ready. However, before we could even ask, the waiter approached us immediately after we finished eating and asked if we wanted the check. It felt a bit rushed, almost as if they were trying to kick us out. We had just finished our meal, and the promptness of the request made us feel slightly unwelcome. It’s something they might want to consider adjusting, as it detracted from an otherwise pleasant dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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