The Tastiest Taiwanese in Oakland

Taiwan Porridge - Cupertino

★★★★☆ 4 (500) • $$

"Taiwan Porridge is tucked away in strip plaza, this humble porridge spot feels like a cozy embrace from the past--offering the kind of comfort food you'd expect from a home-cooked meal if your mom were in the kitchen. As soon as you're seated, you're greeted with a bowl of porridge and a cup of hot water. I wish the porridge arrived a bit hotter, as it tends to cool off quickly before you have a chance to dig in.The ordering process is a bit different here; after settling in, you're invited to head to the front to choose from an array of cold dishes. While many guests might be drawn to these options, I usually opt for the heartier menu items that come freshly cooked and delivered to your table. The steamed fish is tender and flavorful, and the a choy veggies come in a huge portion. The omelet is always the table's favorite, very simple but done well.I visited this spot recently when I was feeling under the weather. Whether you're craving something warm and soothing or just a taste of home, Taiwan porridge delivers a no frill comforting experience."

Yummi Tea Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (421) • $$

"We've been coming here for years and this place never disappoints. Yay area - folks need to come here as frequent as possible. Every time we drive remotely in this direction we stop to get some great snacks and great drinks!!!"

Tai Kee Wonton

★★★★☆ 3.9 (434) • $$

"Been coming to Tai Kee Wonton for years since they were first opened by Saratoga near I280. It's a family owned small business from Taiwan. They brought their famous wonton to the States and it's been a favorite of the Chinese community. My Husband is a fan of their spicy chili noodles. Fair warning, the heat is from a lot of black pepper so it's a long burn. However, it does come in 3 levels of heat. Our staples are spicy cucumbers, spicy fried tofu, and green onion pancakes. There's a garlic dipping sauce that comes with the tofu and pancakes that is to die for. We are vegetarians and that's why we don't have much to say about their wontons, but I hear they are excellent. I highly recommend coming here for a try and enjoy their family friendly service."

Taiwan Porridge - Milpitas

★★★★☆ 3.8 (457) • $$

"I really like this place. It has been here for a long time. Good dishes to pick to eat with the yam and porridge. Very nice people."

Taiwan Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (447) • $$

"This place was recommended by the nice ladies at TECO, and it lived up to its reputation! Very authentic Taiwanese. We just wanted a simple meal and ordered based on the kids' preferences. We had the pork hock vermicelli noodle soup, popcorn chicken and egg fried rice, and it was all so tasty and flavorful! The kids gobbled up the popcorn chicken, it wasn't too spicy. Service was quick and the restaurant very clean."

Chick & Tea Taiwanese Soul Food

★★★★☆ 3.6 (370) • $$

"I have been a customer here three times. I had the popcorn chicken twice and a bento box once. The basil popcorn chicken is my favorite; it is delicious, affordable, and filling. The bento box was decent, but not amazing. The pricing was great for the variety of food you get though. The place is designed for to-go because of its affordable prices and convenient packaging (every already packaged as to-go). Even if you get the food to eat there, it's self-serve. The inside is small and can get crowded though. I only dined in once during a hot evening and the one running fan was not cutting it for us. I noticed there was outside seating, but it was even hotter outside. In conclusion, the place has good prices and convenient packaging that is perfect for to-go orders. Don't expect too much for a dine-in experience though."

Flaming Ox

★★★★☆ 4.4 (241) • $$

"After running in the cold for awhile, coming to Flaming Ox was def the move. Parking straight up sucks so good luck finding someone who's leaving. With this plaza so packed with other businesses and a gym... it's just chaos.In the chance you do find parking and manage to get into the restaurant, you'll be impressed at how packed it can get. We went on a Tuesday night and there was a crowd right after we got seated so consider us lucky.Their bowls are quite huge so I do recommend sharing a bowl with another person that way you can also share appetizers. We had gotten the Traditional Beef Noodle with Thin Noodles and Popcorn Chicken.When our bowl arrived, we noticed they had gave us Thick Noodles so we called a server over and he was able to change that out for us which was very appreciated since my girlfriend likes it thin. I don't know what kind of beef they use but one bite into it and it instantly melted in your mouth. Very tender and flavorful, the amount of beef too was generous.POPCORN CHICKEN..... HOLY S#*T, I'm coming back and ordering this FOREVER. SUPER CRISPY, like EVERY SINGLE BITE CRISPY. They even lightly crisp the basil so there's a nice crunch to it. More places need to get on this level."

Lounge Chinatown 唐人街

★★★★☆ 4.1 (185) • $$

"Two of my sisters and I dined here yesterday for a birthday lunch. I always order the same menu item, ma po tofu over steamed rice. Other items ordered were fried chicken bento box, pork belly bento box, fried green beans and beef tongue. The beef tongue is good, but the beef tendon is better.We do miss Jessica who was our server in the past. It is taking us time to get used to the new server. He is okay. Conversation is in Mandarin, which I don't speak much of in that dialect.Since we come here quite often when we get together for lunch in Oakland Chinatown, I have decided to raise the restaurant to a five star.Definitely there will be more visits to Lounge Chinatown in the future."

Boba Queen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (207) • $

"I know the other reviews said that it took forever but it only took 10 minute for me. Ordered the original black tea and Thai tea with boba. I would definitely be back for sure."

Joyheart Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (78) • $$

"Thank you Yelpers. This place is located deep in a business park. No where near regular retail areas but it has the best vegetarian food around. I think it's associated with the temple next door. In either case the food was both filling, delicious and very healthy. I didn't feel run down like I do eating fast food or a quick burrito. The staff is super friendly and it's quiet with plenty of parking. Place is clean, spacious and had a very strong zen feel. Overall, a wonderful find with many more visits to come."

7 Noodles & Sizzling

★★★★★ 4.5 (67)

"One of my friend introduced this place to me honestly I am not fun of any Asian food:))) But this place is unbelievable!!!! I do not think any food can be more delicious than their foods ! Small family business and great place to be in ! Thank you"

Chick & Tea Taiwanese Soul Food

★★★★☆ 3.7 (75) • $$

"Solid Taiwanese fast food in Rose Pavilion. We stopped by for dinner on Christmas as our first choice for Chinese food was overcrowded with an hour plus wait. Glad we did. This is a small establishment with 5 indoor tables and 3 outdoor tables, and one orders and pays on a touch screen. We ordered a couple of bento boxes and a few assorted appetizers, which were ready in less than 10 minutes. My favorites were the popcorn chicken and the grilled squid. The ladies enjoyed the condensed milk bun, taro balls and squid balls. The bento boxes were good too. Bill was less than $100 before tip. Service was friendly. Will be back to try other options."

Orange Square

★★★★☆ 4 (61)

"Orange Square offers a convenient option for Taiwanese food and lunch boxes, with prices that are very reasonable for the portion size. The textures of the dishes were on point, but the flavors left something to be desired. While everything was cooked well, the food lacked the depth and complexity that could elevate it from "decent" to truly memorable.That said, it's a solid choice for a quick and filling meal, especially if you're in the area and craving Taiwanese comfort food. However, I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Orange Square gets the job done, but there's room for improvement in the flavor department."

Honey Express Bento & Tea

★★★★★ 4.5 (30)

"Soooo underrated. Next to another restaurant and a gym. Interesting location- but very suburban too I guess lolKeep coming back for the orange chicken bento box. It's ~$14 or so I believe and adequate portions meaning I usually can't finish it in one setting! You can order via Snackpass. I really like the regular milk tea (no boba) - it's kind of nostalgic. Reminds me of when you're in high school and there are mom and pop boba places that serve drinks at $4-5. Well here it's closer to $5.50 but still much lower compared to the franchises :)) Plus even when ordering with food, my orders are made super duper quickly."

Red Hot Wok

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"I love this place so much, so it's a shame I don't come here more often ! They have some super yummy Taiwanese food, and the inside of the restaurant has almost a rustic, shed-in-the-mountains kind of vibe, with communal seating. The service is okay, mainly people just trying to do their jobs. As it is a smaller establishment, you might have to wait a little while during peak times (dinners and weekend lunches). After I get a meal from this place, I also love ordering their shaved ice dessert that reminds me of Taiwan as well. Would highly recommend !"

Milk & Honey Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"I've wanted to visit the restaurant for a long time, and I finally got the chance to go!Tried their Pork Chop Topped Fried Rice and the Sesame Oil Chicken Pot, and both were amazing. The chicken pot is perfect for winter. It is not oily, and I loved it come with veggies and noodles (you can choose rice). The fried rice is perfectly crispy and flavorful! It is like the one I ate at Din Tai Fung Highly recommend if you're in the area!"