Taiwanese Restaurants near Elmhurst, NY

“My mom and I have come to this place and ordered lots of food like stinky tofu, beef stew, oyster pancake and others. The food was awesome, and the service was wonderful. The atmosphere was like there were pictures of famous Taiwan landmarks, and people eating in there and others.“

“服務人員親切，用了很足，味道也很夠。推薦啤酒鴨，雞捲，和當歸湯“

“I had a vegetarian ramen (with chili oil added since I love chili oil) for only $8 and it was such a wonderfully flavorful, delicious & filling meal!Notes:-I paid with cash (I’m not sure if there are other payment options)-Food court seating area was clean & nice!-Please make sure to tip if you’re able to & support this small business ?“

“One of my best place to eat🤓👍🏻❤️“

“菜色多樣美味好吃 台閩南風味“

“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!“

“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.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. As someone born and raised in Taiwan, I have very high standards for the flavors of my hometown. I originally didn’t have much expectation for a modern Taiwanese restaurant, but the very first dish—the stir-fried pea shoots—was impressive. The lettuce shrimp wraps were also outstanding. The intense wok hei from the high-heat stir-fry was unforgettable. Although it’s a fusion Taiwanese restaurant, Wenwen showcases the essence of Taiwanese cuisine in its own way for non-local guests. It truly deserves a lot of praise.“

“Super yummy lou rou fan that may be my favorite in the city.

Winter melon boba was also pretty solid and tapioca was really soft. Winson could absolutely never. Space is gorgeous and homely with open-concept lunch tables and large bar area.“

“If you’re craving a hit of home — that deep, unshakable comfort that only Taiwanese food can deliver — this is the spot. The food slaps, the playlist’s got Jay Chou vibing in the background, and the staff? Cool as hell. You sit down, take one bite, and suddenly you’re not in New York anymore — you’re back at that night market where everything smelled like soy, garlic, and pure nostalgia. The vibes are immaculate, the flavors hit like a memory you didn’t know you missed, this is it.“

“Absolutely insane. Ambiance is killer, everything everywhere. Real calm sometimes..cozy! Extremely fast service. Extremely considerate service. So extremely affordable! Braised pork is perfect, lunch special comes with rice a lil greens and egg. I love the pumpkin potsticker, they got a Carribbean curry flavor! Housemate drinks are a dollar, and there's plenty of options.“

“The staff were polite, patient and welcoming. The woman working was very patient and helpful to help me pick my order. The food was great; there’s nothing I could nit-pick about it. Food was fresh, hot, tasty. I ordered this fried chicken cutlet with rice combination platter. But to be honest, I’m convinced whatever I ordered was gonna taste great and fresh. The vibe was relaxed and cozy. Easy 5/5, you got great people making great food.“

“Authentic Taiwanese cuisine! Love their shaven ice.“

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

“The food was okay. The pan fried oyster cake was different and would have been better with the traditional oyster pancake sauce. The sauce that came with it was too much like duck sauce or the spring roll sauce and too sweet.

I also order the taro ball herbal jelly which was also different. There was some but not too much grass jelly taste. Maybe herbal jelly tastes different.

The price is very reasonable.“

“Great comfort food! Yum!“

“Amazing Drinks To Get And So Many Delicious Food Options. You Can Also Play Arcade Games To Win Prizes.“

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What a lovely place! An extra star must be added manually compared to other noodle places.

The beef noodle soup was delicious — perfectly cooked noodles and big chunks of tender beef shank. The broth was so flavorful. I didn’t finish it, so I saved some for the next day, and it still tasted great.

I also ordered the fried sticky tofu, which
was amazing — honestly, it tasted even better the next day.

The server is a very polite and friendly young man, and the owner/chef is a lovely lady. The restaurant is very clean as well. If I wasn’t trying to stay on a diet, I would visit them every week!“

“Fan fried rice bar was indeed great. Loved the pastrami fried rice, the cucumber salad and popcorn chicken.

Quality cocktails like Burning rose with mezcal and Breakfast old fashioned were perfect with the food and experience.

Have had the fried rice with wagyu beef as take away on another occasion. High quality, large portions.

Polite and helpful staff.

Recommended! I will return.“

“Ok so I love Din Tai Fung, I’ve been to it in Taiwan. The location here is really beautiful, I like the service and the atmosphere. However, if I were to compare it to Taiwans Din Tai Fung it does fall short of the taste of the noodles and wonton soup 😭 The chocolate xiao long Bao’s were really really good! Better than I expected. The normal xiao long Bao’s are good too but a bit dry on the top. The wonton soup had no taste though. The bok choy was very yummy and the cucumber salad tasted the same as how I remembered it in Taiwan too. But like they do charge more here so I did expect it to be the same or better!“

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

“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 👏👏“

“Very traditional and decent taiwanese dessert. Like the taro flavor so much😋“

“The food is tasty and authentic. The cucumber dish came out first and I had thought it looked wilted but was pleasantly surprised it was crunchy and piquant. Fried pork chop was seasoned well and adequate in portion. It was served with bok choy, pickled vegetables and half a soy braised hard boiled egg.

Service could be improved. I asked the waiter what he recommended for veggies and he mumbled something half heartedly and just stared at the table, really weird. Also when the cucumber was served no other plates or bowls were given so we just sat there waiting but they weren’t given to us until minutes later when asked.

Place is bigger than it looks from the outside and has a nice airy atmosphere.“

“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.“

“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“

“Tasty & cheap Taiwanese fare. A fun place to eat! the best fried pork chop & popcorn chicken. Also tasty. stinky tofu ❤“

“I really liked this new dumpling place in BK. We got the kimchi and special pork dumplings as well as the beef noodles. All dishes were really good!

I loved the no-frills atmosphere and the quick service. Looking forward to go again.“

“This restaurant exceeds what you'd expect in every way. It's easy to find with helpful staff. The food features cleverly matched flavors. The workers explain preparation methods with genuine interest. Nuan Xin Rice Roll demonstrates professional execution.“

“Summary - I have been here now about three or four times and honestly, I enjoy this place downstairs toothpaste good service. I keep trying different things in interest. Something are too sweet but the beef noodle soup is great. Overall, pretty happy all the time.

Food – so I’ve had many different things here beef noodle soup spicy not spicy pork chops sausage all the small side, dishes, and pleasantly impressed. Overall with everything. The soup remains my favorite. However, the spicy is too spicy the pork chop and the sausage we both both solid however they were a little sweeter than I normally would like and I can’t wish there was sticky rice.

Atmosphere – it’s very cute and kind of hidden. It’s downstairs almost like basement so it’s not the staff is super attentive. Service is super fast and I just keep going back cause I feel at home. It’s very homie.“

“I’ve finally found my favorite Taiwanese restaurant in the east coast. This spot is the spot to try if you want real authentic Taiwanese food with extensive menu items. My eyes lit up when I saw the menu. The owners are from Tainan, Taiwan which is often consider the culinary capital of Taiwan with many iconic traditional dishes and flavors.

The restaurant is spacious but it does not have many table seatings (3-5 tables?). When we came it wasn’t busy so we got a spot but we did see many people coming in for their takeout orders. The oldies they play at the restaurant take me back to my childhood. The place is structured very interestingly where it’s an open kitchen so you can actually easily see how they prep the food in the back.

We ordered:
- oyster omelette pancake
- mung wort kueh (4 pieces)
- danzai noodle
- mixed spice platter

The oyster omelette was the highlight! The bottom is crispy and they use a generous amount of oysters. It’s the most authentic oyster pancake I’ve had in the east coast. Alot of other “Taiwanese spots” don’t make it correctly.

I also love the mung wort kueh (hard to find places that sell this) - it’s a fun snack to take to go. It’s a savory mochi bun with shredded radish as the main ingredient.

The danzai noodle is an iconic dish from Tainan. Its main star consists of the one shrimp and the marinated ground braised pork. Although I would prefer the dry version but they serve the soup version here. The broth tastes very clear and clean, doesn’t feel like it’s dosed with salt and MSG.

We got the mixed platter - an iconic street food in Tainan is 滷味 (Lou Wei) which is consist of different ingredients tossed and braised in a soy-based spice sauce. They have a nice selection of Lou Wei options and the platter we got had pork belly, duck neck, tofu skin, and lotus roots. The spicy duck neck can be intimidating for those that have never had it but it is fun to eat.

There are so many items on there that I can’t wait to try. For first timer, definitely get the oyster pancake and Luroufan! I can’t wait to come back and try more of the traditional Taiwanese dishes. They also have frozen dumplings that you can buy to go. 50 pieces for $28-$30 is a pretty good price!“

“Located inside Kings Plaza on the second floor, this is a good spot for some relatively inexpensive and okay chinese food/takeout. They have a self-service buffet in a overload-your-plate-one-time style. We ordered the kungpao chicken with rice, and stir fried noodles with a can of coke to share. They did not have diet coke, only regular. Portions were big for our appetites, we ended up bringing ⅔rds of the noodles back home with us.“

“Having just returned from the vibrant streets of Taiwan, my taste buds were still singing with the authentic flavors I experienced. I was honestly a little skeptical about finding anything that could truly compare back home, but this place absolutely blew me away!
From the first bite, it was clear that this isn't your average street food. There's a noticeable elevation in the quality and presentation, but thankfully, the authentic taste remains completely intact. It's like a delicious flashback to the night markets of Taipei – the same incredible aromas, the same satisfying textures, and those unmistakable, bold flavors that define Taiwanese cuisine.
If you're craving a true taste of Taiwan without the long flight, look no further. This spot has managed to capture the magic and deliver an experience that genuinely competes with the real deal. Highly, highly recommended!“

“rice bowls are a symphony“

“I am so glad that a dear friend of mine recommended and brought me to this very unpretentious restaurant on Main Street, Flushing. Known for its authentic Taiwanese cuisine, this place doesn’t disappoint. Service is great with experienced servers that are attentive and friendly. To start, pickled napa cabbage and soft boiled peanuts are placed on the table. Followed by a complementary plate of sautéed cabbage in light oil. Succulent and delish. We ordered a few dishes to share and all of them were memorable! I particularly liked their shredded pork with Chinese celery. The Mapo tofu is simply full of flavor with the right amount of chili. The chicken in the clay pot is divine and full of flavors too. We also ordered the fresh clams with basil sautéed with bird’s eye chili. So good, we asked for more rice. All in all, a nice local restaurant with no frills but thrills your palette. Note: Cash only. 🤷🏽‍♂️“

“I use to come here all the time since it opened around 2018, food there has not changed one bit, still amazingly good and simple. Even though there is almost no one dinning in, their customer service is still great and very kind. This place is 100% worth checking out and to get lunch or dinner from.“

“I traveled from Chile on vacation and I wanted to eat takoyaki since I can't find it here, I really liked it, the sauce is very good, it combines well with the bonito and the octopus, the only thing is 2 things: the food court in the mall is somewhat difficult to get to xDDD and I would make the takoyaki a little smaller, the rest was very good“

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

“Yummy yum food one of my facorite“

“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!“

“rice bowls are a symphony“

“🧋BEST BOBA IN TOWN 🧋
If you are in flushing you definitely need to stop and try Xing Fu Tangs brown sugar boba drink ! Their drinks are so unique, their bobas are out of this world made freshly in store making the boba pearls are warm, chewy, & so delicious to eat. I’m obsessed and will continue to put people on“

“My sister and I have been to this place and ordered oyster pancake, beef noodle soup, stinky tofu, and others. The food and service were fantastic and yummy. The atmosphere was that there were lots of people because it is part of a mall food court on the bottom level.“

“Food was delicious, fast, packed & cheap!! 2 meals for $18, $1 extra for an egg each!! Cash only!! Fried pork chop & chicken leg were both sooooo yummy & still tastes the same after over 20+ years later!! Service was quick, friendly & excellent!! Lady even told me that if I can't find parking that she would be happy to bring it to the car!!! Definitely recommended!!! Thanks!!“

“鹽酥雞 臭豆腐 肉羹湯 滷肉飯 真的很道地喔 像是在台北士林夜市一樣 沒想到在紐約也可以吃到“

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

“Small store front that serves delicious bubble tea 🧋 and rice balls. They use all natural real ingredients for their teas (no powders). They also have non dairy milk options for teas including lactaid and soy milk. It was cold so we ordered the hot jasmine green milk tea with soy and boba. Very delicious. Also the rice balls 🍙 are made to order so you it was a awesome snack for the cold weather!!“

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

“Stopped by at a new second avenue location at 1623 second avenue. They offer a wide variety of eat in or take out food that is easy to eat or make. The product has choices of fried, boiled sandwiched or soup dekendung on your mood. Delivery through grub hub app and a welcome addition to the upper east side food scene“

“The drinks here are delicious and I always have a good experience!“