We were hoping for authentic Taiwanese cuisine but left disappointed. Most dishes, except for the beef noodle soup, didn’t taste truly Taiwanese. Additionally, I found the prices to be quite high for the quality and authenticity offered.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Reinhart
Almost no wait, food was served within 10 minutes, great taste and good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Fan
When we entered the restaurant, no staff greeted us and there were no signs at the entrance telling customers whether to wait or seat themselves. Since no one was there, we walked inside and looked around.
We briefly walked toward the back and even saw the chef, but no one gave us any instructions. A staff member then came in and spoke to us in a very rude and accusatory tone, repeatedly questioning why we were there and why we didn’t wait to be seated.
The attitude was extremely unprofessional. There was no guidance provided, yet we were blamed as if we had done something wrong. Very unpleasant experience.
Service: 1
Kevin Hsieh
If you're in need of a taiwanese food fix, this would be a great spot to scratch that itch.
The crispy silken tofu was amazing, with that cumin lime and chili oil vinaigrette- awesome appetizer to get started with. The scallion pancake beef wrap came with a very generous portion of that tender and flavorful beef shank, and was well balanced with the onions and pickled vegetables. Both the dry beef noodle and the beef noodle soup had bouncy noodles that really soaked up all the flavor. Only complaint would be that the soup is quite salty, but at least still had all the right spices and flavors.
Overall, 886 seems to be a trendy, boisterous place to get some solid taiwanese flavors, and to hang out and grab drinks with friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nelson Mondale
life changing sooouuuup but they had some horrible pink light 🙂↔️ but the soup was really serious
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Rosales
Shika was an great server. We had a huge group and she accommodated and took care of us well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophie
The fried rice is really authentic
Lin Lin
Been here twice. Some food is good some not so much. I purchased the shot glass then later realized they put the tab with the food and charged you default 20% tips on the shot glass too if you clicked the option without thinking much. Only realize it until I get home. It’s not much money but it does feel like getting scammed….
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
David Joseph
We came to this restaurant on a very cold New Year’s Day for lunch. We made a reservation for two a few hours before on Open Table. When we came to the restaurant there were several people but there appeared to be availability for walk-ins.
While there was one server for the restaurant, she was very polite and attentive. The space is very casual but clean. Despite it being very cold outside, the restaurant was a comfortable temperature. The restaurant is also small but doesn’t feel cramped.
I haven’t had a lot of Taiwanese cuisine but I enjoyed this meal. I thought the Taiwanese sausage was incredible. The portions were also decent size.
I would go back and I would recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kenny T
Shika was amazing! Food was great. Get the Bad Idea if you want to end your night early.
been wanting to make the trip to ny and here for YEARS and we finally did. did not disappoint. we’re gonna be sad whenever we have other popcorn chicken and beef noodle soup bc it won’t be this good. super friendly wait staff and fantastic food, cannot wait to go back.
we got: honey glazed popcorn chicken, red yeast ribs, beef noodle soup and dry beef noodles. also the mango spritz mocktail which was so damn good and refreshing, get that in a carafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L H
not bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jack Tuggle
Taiwanese food is always a good choice however I feel like New York City doesn’t quite embrace how amazing the food is this place is cute. Small and quaint. Staff is super friendly and overall we had a good time.
Food – the food here is all good. The portions were nice and overall we had a good meal. My friend was the one who recommended this place because he mentioned the sandwich here is supposed to be one of the best in the city and I love fried chicken sandwiches.
Overall, we have the fried rice where we added sausage the fried chicken sandwich, an extra order of french fries with the Taiwan dust and everything was good
My biggest complaint is that the sandwich is so big and honestly a little too messy for me. They put pickles on the bottom, which makes everything slide off and not the best way to build a sandwich the flavor however it was delicious. The sauce is delicious. The fries were amazing the Taiwan dust and seaweed.
Ambience - the place is very small and I think only one other person eating there so not very busy very quiet. It almost felt very often affected Taiwan. They also had a banging playlist metal tables and chairs with no backs. Simple.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
KL
Food is okay, but the flavors are a bit watered down compared to an authentic Taiwanese restaurant. It’s definitely not bad, just not what I was hoping for.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nicole
Asked about an entree while ordering an appetizers and they brought out said entree two minutes later. When we said we didn't want it now (we hadn't actually ordered entrees) they took it away, then brought it back a minute later and said that the appetizers would be out soon anyway. Let it sit for another 10 minutes and no apps yet, so I asked them again to please take it away and I would order something different. They take it away, then a different person returns with the SAME dish and said “the server said you ordered this.” I am sure it was cold at that point and we had not even ordered entrees yet. We order entrees and are ignored and side eye'd the rest of the evening.
We were hoping for authentic Taiwanese cuisine but left disappointed. Most dishes, except for the beef noodle soup, didn’t taste truly Taiwanese. Additionally, I found the prices to be quite high for the quality and authenticity offered.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Almost no wait, food was served within 10 minutes, great taste and good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When we entered the restaurant, no staff greeted us and there were no signs at the entrance telling customers whether to wait or seat themselves. Since no one was there, we walked inside and looked around.
We briefly walked toward the back and even saw the chef, but no one gave us any instructions. A staff member then came in and spoke to us in a very rude and accusatory tone, repeatedly questioning why we were there and why we didn’t wait to be seated.
The attitude was extremely unprofessional. There was no guidance provided, yet we were blamed as if we had done something wrong. Very unpleasant experience.
Service: 1
If you're in need of a taiwanese food fix, this would be a great spot to scratch that itch.
The crispy silken tofu was amazing, with that cumin lime and chili oil vinaigrette- awesome appetizer to get started with.
The scallion pancake beef wrap came with a very generous portion of that tender and flavorful beef shank, and was well balanced with the onions and pickled vegetables.
Both the dry beef noodle and the beef noodle soup had bouncy noodles that really soaked up all the flavor. Only complaint would be that the soup is quite salty, but at least still had all the right spices and flavors.
Overall, 886 seems to be a trendy, boisterous place to get some solid taiwanese flavors, and to hang out and grab drinks with friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
life changing sooouuuup but they had some horrible pink light 🙂↔️ but the soup was really serious
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shika was an great server. We had a huge group and she accommodated and took care of us well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fried rice is really authentic
Been here twice. Some food is good some not so much. I purchased the shot glass then later realized they put the tab with the food and charged you default 20% tips on the shot glass too if you clicked the option without thinking much. Only realize it until I get home. It’s not much money but it does feel like getting scammed….
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
We came to this restaurant on a very cold New Year’s Day for lunch. We made a reservation for two a few hours before on Open Table. When we came to the restaurant there were several people but there appeared to be availability for walk-ins.
While there was one server for the restaurant, she was very polite and attentive. The space is very casual but clean. Despite it being very cold outside, the restaurant was a comfortable temperature. The restaurant is also small but doesn’t feel cramped.
I haven’t had a lot of Taiwanese cuisine but I enjoyed this meal. I thought the Taiwanese sausage was incredible. The portions were also decent size.
I would go back and I would recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Shika was amazing! Food was great. Get the Bad Idea if you want to end your night early.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
been wanting to make the trip to ny and here for YEARS and we finally did. did not disappoint. we’re gonna be sad whenever we have other popcorn chicken and beef noodle soup bc it won’t be this good. super friendly wait staff and fantastic food, cannot wait to go back.
we got: honey glazed popcorn chicken, red yeast ribs, beef noodle soup and dry beef noodles. also the mango spritz mocktail which was so damn good and refreshing, get that in a carafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
not bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Taiwanese food is always a good choice however I feel like New York City doesn’t quite embrace how amazing the food is this place is cute. Small and quaint. Staff is super friendly and overall we had a good time.
Food – the food here is all good. The portions were nice and overall we had a good meal. My friend was the one who recommended this place because he mentioned the sandwich here is supposed to be one of the best in the city and I love fried chicken sandwiches.
Overall, we have the fried rice where we added sausage the fried chicken sandwich, an extra order of french fries with the Taiwan dust and everything was good
My biggest complaint is that the sandwich is so big and honestly a little too messy for me. They put pickles on the bottom, which makes everything slide off and not the best way to build a sandwich the flavor however it was delicious. The sauce is delicious. The fries were amazing the Taiwan dust and seaweed.
Ambience - the place is very small and I think only one other person eating there so not very busy very quiet. It almost felt very often affected Taiwan. They also had a banging playlist metal tables and chairs with no backs. Simple.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food is okay, but the flavors are a bit watered down compared to an authentic Taiwanese restaurant. It’s definitely not bad, just not what I was hoping for.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Asked about an entree while ordering an appetizers and they brought out said entree two minutes later. When we said we didn't want it now (we hadn't actually ordered entrees) they took it away, then brought it back a minute later and said that the appetizers would be out soon anyway. Let it sit for another 10 minutes and no apps yet, so I asked them again to please take it away and I would order something different. They take it away, then a different person returns with the SAME dish and said “the server said you ordered this.” I am sure it was cold at that point and we had not even ordered entrees yet. We order entrees and are ignored and side eye'd the rest of the evening.
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