Taiwanese Restaurants near Jersey City, NJ

“My rating is actually a 4.5 but I'll round up. We've been ordering from Gulp since they first opened and I've also eaten there in person. To their credit, I've seen them iterate on their food items a good amount over time. So some items might taste salty at first or the portion might not be as well balanced but I can tell that they are open to feedback and have actively made changes to improve things over time.

That said, there are certain things that they've also done well from the start. The popcorn chicken is a favorite of ours and has been solid since the beginning. The lu rou bentos are also tasty (and are now less salty and more balanced than before). I'm also a fan of the braised pork noodles (they improved takeout packaging/containers too). The cucumber appetizer is kid approved!

The one area I'd say they could use work would be some of their breakfast items (this was something I tried when it was newer so it's very likely that they've improved since then. Definitely recommend coming by to try them out and even if something isn't perfect the first time, there's a good chance it'll be improved upon the next time!“

“The fresh taro desserts at Meet Fresh NJ were simply divine! The taro flavor was rich and authentic, and the texture was perfectly creamy, making each bite an indulgent treat.

Their refreshing shaved ice was a true highlight of the meal, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and chill on a warm day. Topped with fresh fruits and a drizzle of syrup, it was a delightful way to cool off.

The staff at Meet Fresh NJ were absolute pros, ensuring our experience was smooth from start to finish. They were friendly and knowledgeable, helping us choose the perfect desserts and checking in at just the right moments.

The value for the desserts here is outstanding; we were amazed at the generous portions without breaking the bank. It felt great to enjoy such high-quality treats without the hefty price tag.“

“Great take on Lu rou fan (minced pork and rice), excellent scallion pancakes and awesome dessert (Tian miantuan) that was like a sandwich of sweet fried dough, golden sesame ice cream and condensed milk (plus cilantro and butter dried peanuts)! Great beverages as well such as the slightly sweetened Jasmine iced tea and Sanzo (lychee & calamansi) sparkling water products!“

“Great food, and great service. Cocktails is original and delicious“

“Delicious dumplings. They're so good. Also, I recommend the garlicky cucumbers for a light & tasty appetizer. Very clean, cozy, polite staff. 5 stars for sure.“

“Great food and good prices for lunch. Stopped here one day when I was nearby.

The sesame balls here are so good!!! For catering we got veggie low mein, braised pork, bunch of different potstickers, sesame balls, and everything comes with cutlery if needed. They clearly label everything and the packaging is great because they seal all the containers so they don’t spill and the food came warm to eat. 👏🫶🤤

FYI there’s great catering here too! They offer delivery and have a great setup for any event. Will post pics of the catering if I can find them.“

“my mind is blown! i have never had Taiwanese food before and i am instantly in love. the food here is clearly made with a lot of love. our server was so sweet and helpful when we picked out what to eat. i can’t wait to come back to NYC soon and this will be a for sure stop :) i love you Gulp“

“The food. It’s F$&cking awesome!!!!!!!“

“Din Tai Fung is one of those places where you know what you are going to order before you go. I expected the chocolate bao to be too sweet but it was really one of those bites where you’d just shocked how they got the taste palate right. While the price is a little steep for just 6 boa, I will still recommend it. Crab and Pork Bao was also a wow. It’s great to see real ginger and people making the boa right in front of you to know that you’re really eating fresh food. The flavors on that were very nice so much so that we got a second bao. Overall 8.7/10 because of price concerns but otherwise it is very flavorful food.“

“Chicken leg rice is a humble dish that delivers a deeply comforting and hearty experience notably Taiwanese. The chicken leg is marinated and fried until the skins nice crispy while the meat stays tender with every bite. If you are craving something satisfying and flavorful, this chicken leg dish just what you want. This place serves one of the best chicken leg rice in the city. Cheers!“

“Great comfort food! Yum!“

“Pretty accurate food! Saying this as someone who has lived in Taiwan for 6 months. The beef noodles were very yummy, and a must order. The beef was extremely tender, and fell off the chopsticks when my friend tried to pick it up.

The chicken cutlet fried rice can be passed.

The decorations were cute, did not feel like Taiwan, but I like the Taiwanese references. A little shocked at how non Taiwanese the staff looks, but they were all very nice.

Overall, food was solid, but the prices definitely NYC prices.“

“What a gem! I ordered the Lou rou fan and the winter melon iced tea, and it was so good. It tastes like my childhood. Generous portions, super fast, friendly service. I will definitely come here again to try other things on the menu. I'm so thrilled to have found a good Taiwanese place in Prospect Heights.“

“It’s so hard to find rice this granular and not all mushy in NYC, but this spot HITS.
What to order🍱The Fried Rice – Perfectly granular. Highly recommend trying out all the flavors they have to offer, no misses here.
🍢Mapo Tofu & Mushroom Fries – A solid side dish. The fries have a perfect crispy-to-chewy ratio.
🍹Kaoliang Cocktails – I knew I could trust this place when I found out they used Taiwanese sorghum as an ingredient in their cocktail. Very pro.
If you’re craving innovative and delectable Taiwanese food, this is the place!😋“

“masarap yung chicken nila, and mag eenjoy talaga sa mga claw machine“

“Everything’s perfect! Taiwanese Breakfast and beef noodle soup😍“

“Brooklyn Taiwanese Breakfast ||| Recently on TikTok has been pushed this Taiwanese breakfast, I saw the scallion pancake bacon egg n cheese and glutinous rice balls and said I must try it. A random Thursday in a long line (or social media marketing well done) ordered a rice ball, a scallion pancake bec, iced sweet soy milk and a red rice donut (delicious) I think the scallion pancake is a little too hard, the bacon is also on the burnt side of crispy, the texture of the dry and not imagined fluffy, but the dipping sauce is amazing. But the dipping sauce was amazing. The sticky rice dumplings were good, and the best was the red rice donut, which was fermented and tasted a bit like red wine. If you're close by, you can try Williamsburg“

“I got the special rolls and salted egg yolk rolls. The special was good spicy mayo but the salted egg yolk was way too grainy almost unappetizing. I’ll just remember to get them with no salted egg yolk! Will be coming back. I think flavor wise win son bakery gets the upper hand but it’s way too expensive for what you get.“

“In Chelsea Market. Great service and very friendly team. The vegan soup was excellent, and the noodles… super fresh. Thank you Victor and your hard working team. Highly recommended 👏👏“

“rice bowls are a symphony“

“Chinatown has so many great dumpling options, and this is one of them. Tucked away in a modest food hall, this Taiwanese food stall serves a variety of friend and boiled dumplings, and adds an egg drop soup for free with a dumplings purchase. It is no frills, but tasty.“

“Side Notes/Mini Review- Rating is for the area (if this were in the East Village, for instance, it would be closer to a 3.) Apparently, the other location is known for Sizzling Steak, so possibly get that. Good Niu Rou Mian/Beef Noodle Soup. Tasty Pork Thick Soup/Rou Geng. Would not recommend Lu Ro Fan/Minced Pork Over Rice. Expect a wait as it gets crowded.

This is the second location of this Taiwanese spot, with the other inside the generically named New York Food Court in Flushing. The place is primarily takeout, though there are a handful of tables, and it's been pretty crowded every time I've passed by. They have a rewards program, and I've been there three times so far, and I'm a bit hesitant to go back. In terms of service, they almost dropped my bag the first time, but they've been friendly the other two times.

The first time I went, I got the Minced Pork Over Rice/Lu Ro Fan for $12, which was alright. For pros, the minced pork inside was nice and fatty, helping to flavor the rice, and I liked the pickled mustard greens. However, there wasn't much meat, and the broccoli, peas, and corn were flavorless, with the broccoli still a bit too crunchy, likely a bit undercooked. They also gave only half a tea egg, and it wasn't exactly that flavorful. I wouldn't recommend this at all.

The second time, I got the much better Premium Beef Noodle Soup/Niu Rou Mian for $15.95. The dish is well packaged with the mustard greens separated from the noodles, which are further separated from the broth, which contains the various pieces of beef. The beef had a pleasant chew as it was mostly shank and tendon, and was a decent portion for the price, especially given its location in Midtown East. The broth was pretty complex, reminding me of the now closed Four Four South Village. The noodles lacked a QQ texture, but a good amount of that was probably because it was takeout. This was good, and my favorite thing I've had here.

The third time was very recently, and I had the Pork Thick Soup/Ruo Geng, as recommended by a recent Yelp review, since I was in the mood for soup during this cold winter. The dish was added to the menu more recently and is available as a soup in two sizes ($6.50 for small/$12 for large) or is available over noodles for $16.95. I have never had this dish before, and it was interesting. There was a handful of meatballs inside, apparently made from a mix of pork, pork fat, and fish paste, with a soft texture and a bit of bounce. Otherwise, there were some potatoes, onions, and a few other ingredients in a slightly gloopy broth. The broth had a nice pepperiness, and I picked up some of their black vinegar and chili oil to make the broth more complex later. I liked this as well.

This is a tasty Taiwanese place serving some less common dishes. It's not my favorite Taiwanese spot I've been to, but it gets the job done and is very different from other spots in the area. Would try the Sha Cha next time or order their signature sizzling dishes.“

“Hands down my favorite spot in HK!
-Pork chop: big portion and cooked thin just how I like, comes with sides too
-braised beef & tendon soup, spicy braised beef & tendon soup, and tomato beef & tendon soup: perfect tenderness of the noodles, broth is packed with flavor, tendons are so soft, meat is tender
-popcorn chicken: delicious with the fried basil
-Wood ear mushroom: perfect chew and crunch, vinegary and refreshing
-jade cucumber: gingery and sweet, perfect to balance the fried foods and hearty soups“

“Great food. Good seasoning with big enough portions for a guy. Rare case where I eat every dish in a bento. However this place is slow. Takes a while to bring out your food. Also the staff kids were being a disturbance. I get that asian places will keep their kids around the store and I get it’s sometimes necessary. However I’ve seen staff lids in asian places sit still and be quiet while here the kids ate constantly walking around and making high pitched young kid whining not yet full language kind of noise and it’s annoying.“

“Fantastic food , very clean , fast service , friendly staff , the Mimi sauce is amazing 😉“

“First, the owners that run this place are so friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I ordered a noodle bowl with marinated tofu and veggies, it was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be back soon, I got my eye on them baos..“

“The restaurant was a bit confusing at first since each of its three floors caters to a different experience. We ended up on the first floor because we wanted food, beer, and cocktails, and the staff said that was the best option.
The service was friendly, and our food arrived surprisingly quickly. As for the food itself, it was good across the board, but nothing really stood out or left a lasting impression. The oyster omelette was begging for a sauce and the arancini that the server recommended wasn’t very good. Something in it tasted weird, we inquired out of curiosity but were given a list of ingredients that didn’t solve the puzzle. However, the sausage brothers and fried platter were pretty tasty. The drinks, on the other hand, were much more memorable. They were creative, well-made, and most of them tasted great.
I'd say this isn't a place I'd go out of my way to visit for the food alone. But if you're looking for unique drinks with a few snacks to share, it's definitely worth checking out.“

“rice bowls are a symphony“

“Food 3/5
Service 4.5/5
Ambience 3/5
Value 4/5

I really wanted to love Tiam Tiam because the presentation is pretty good, but the execution was a bit inconsistent. On the plus side, the hospitality is top-notch; we loved the complimentary Taiwanese kimchi and dessert, and the portion sizes are generous

Pork Belly over Rice (4.25/5): The standout! It was packed with flavor, though on the oily side

Soft Shell Crab (3.5/5): The crab was well-prepared, but the avocado pairing muted the flavor, making it a bit bland

Taiwanese Fried Chicken over Rice (3/5): This was surprisingly sweet for a savory entree, which others may like that

Century Old Egg Tofu (2/5): A miss for me, it was served cold and the sauce pairing didn’t really work

Great service and a lovely vibe overall“

“The MUST-TRY Golden Mango Strawberry Pomelo!! 🥭🍓
This used to be my favorite seasonal drink, and now it’s finally available all year round! The mango is super sweet, the pomelo adds the perfect citrus kick, and the strawberry ties everything together. If you see this on the menu, you HAVE to try it!“

“My partner and I just ate here today it's reeeally heckin' good. The chicken cutlets are huge and the Original spice is just the right amount of sweet, and even the standard fries have delicious seasoning. The sweet potato fries are divine. Their boba is also top tier, with my favorite consistency of boba pearls (super soft). The s'mores mochi donut was really good, too!“

“We love the nice workers at May Wah Fast Food and really look forward to getting their delicious affordable pork chops with rice meal along with some delicious cabbage and pickled greens. One of our favorite meals to pickup when I don't cook. Thank you!“

“Muy delicioso 😋 me encantaría que esté en mi país Ecuador“

“Muy delicioso 😋 me encantaría que esté en mi país Ecuador“

“I’ve been coming here on the occasion for a few years now. It’s one of my favorite spots for food. It’s fast, affordable ($7-8 after tax), and tastes good. It’s not top notch food that makes me go “WOW!”, but it always warms my heart and soothes my soul whenever I’m exhausted or stressed.“

“Yummy Boba tea shop in the area! We got two bubble milk teas for one drink price ( they do buy one get one free for one kind of milk tea on weekdays from 5-9pm - March 2025 )
Small shop but so many different drinks you can find.
They have some quick food as well.“

“Me and my friend went to this spot today and we loved it. The flavor was delicious, we are going back soon, it’s really yummy. I’ll give this place a 10. It’s on my favorite list. I’ll recommend.“

“This is a great spot for a date night or a meal with family. The complimentary appetizers are amazing. The fruit salad is sweet and juicy. The toasted butter bread is crispy, crunchy and full of buttery flavor. The drinks are sweet and fun and even come with a tiny ice animal on top.

The ribeye steak was so juicy, tender and full of flavor for a $30 price point. To add on the fine dining service, the waiter brings steak is brought out in display full of steam that my party go WOW every time we go. Outback Steakhouse has nothing on this place. I tried a runny sunny side up egg with spaghetti and it was creamy, comforting and delicious. At the end, little lollipops are given with the bill, which is perfect for kids. The restaurant feels cozy and fancy at the same time, even in the bathroom.

If you love delicious, affordable food, fun drinks, and a classy atmosphere, you have to try this place!“

“Muy delicioso 😋 me encantaría que esté en mi país Ecuador“