Taiwan Best Mart

Love this hole-in-the-wall -- Taiwanese bentos that are super good value for its amazing taste. Pork belly is super melt-in-mouth tender and fat rendered appropriately (none of that chewy-block-of-fat feel). Pickled veggies a classic match for the fatty pork and authentically made. Service is quick 'n efficient like most utilitarian Asian places. :)They are a go-to whenever I travel through Sac for work -- love this place and glad there's a legit Taiwanese place in central Sac.

This is a small hole in the wall, located on the same block as Osaka-Ya.We stopped by for a quick snack and thoroughly enjoyed both the popcorn chicken and green onion pancake! The popcorn chicken had good flavor and wasn't dry. The green onion pancake was nicely fried to a crisp with lots of green onion flavor.Small section for indoor dining. I noticed a lot of door dash/to go orders while we were there.They also sell a lot of frozen and dry items you can buy and take home for hot pot, etc.

I pass by Sacramento frequently because of work. I try to find Taiwanese restaurants to try out. My first time at Taiwan Best Mart, ordered a Braised Pork Belly Bento and had 2 sides - seaweed and egg & tomato. I eat a lot and initially wasn't sure I'll get full. I couldn't finish my food and took some to go. The food was delicious. I think there are enough reviews on the location itself so I will skip that but being Taiwanese, this food tasted really authentic. I plan, the next time I land in SMF, I'm stopping by again.I posted the photo of the menu in the restaurant, which I ordered off of. But, if you scan the QR code, which I did once I sat, there are pretty pictures! Until next time!

Always comes for their bentos and never disappoint! But why?!!! Why sushi?!! They are better to do on what they are good at, Taiwanese bento boxes. Got to try the cal rolls and it was just ok. Big pieces, should have cut them into half again.. the avocado was unriped... I was about to order with raw fish but glad that I just did the basic cal roll to see their quality ...

I suddenly craved for popcorn chicken so I searched for it while we were at Sacramento. Gps directed us to a different shop across the street not sure why. Shop was small but had tables and chairs for dining in. They had diff. dishes but I was just there mainly for the popcorn chicken. :) Popcorn chicken with basil and garlic tasted really good. I just wished they had other flavors too. The shop also sells frozen goods too like dumplings. Service was fast.

Even before I started to explore more of Sacramento's growing food scene, I kind of figured I'd find most cuisines represented. The city/area is certainly large enough to support it, but I admit I had doubts as to how good some of those places would be. However, even after trying just one Taiwanese restaurant, I'm already jealous. Not sure if that says more about how scant our options are in SF, but boy do I wish we had a place like Taiwan Best Mart!Based entirely on its appearance, Taiwan Beat Mart probably doesn't look all too impressive. The decor is pretty scant and the space isn't all that large (they can seat about a dozen people across their handful of tables), though I've never seen this place get very busy, as most folks seem to get their food to-go. As for the menu, despite how it's not super extensive, it's still filled with a bunch of staples, like Stewed Pork Over Rice, Zha-Jiang Mian, Popcorn Chicken, and Cold Sesame Noodles. They also have frozen offerings of many of their dishes (like the Zha-Jiang Mian sauce, Stewed Pork, etc.), as well as a bunch of Taiwanese specialties, like sausages, wontons, zongzi, salted duck yolk, and meatballs.-- POPCORN CHICKEN BENTO BOX with Stewed Pork, Stewed Egg, Charred Taiwanese Cabbage, and Signature Pickled Mustard Greens...$15I wasn't sure what to expect when I got this, but this was great! The chicken was moist, the batter was crispy and well seasoned, the stewed pork was luscious and flavorful, and the stewed egg was cooked perfectly. Would definitely get this again!-- TAIWANESE FRIED CHICKEN...$9I had high hopes for this and, thankfully, it didn't let me down! The seasoning on this was the same as on the popcorn chicken and the chicken itself was really moist. The most impressive part of this was how the outside stayed crunchy even after the drive back.-- ZHA-JIANG MIAN - Knife-Cut Black Bean Noodles and Sauce with Ground Pork, Beancurd, Edamame, Sweet Flour Sauce, Bean Paste, Taiwanese Bok Choy, Julienned Cucumbers, and Scallions...$12This would've been better for dine-in, but I love how the to-go container kept everything separate. While the noodles were a bit overcooked, they still had a nice bite and I liked how there was a good amount of meat, tofu, and edamame in the sauce.True to just about any mom-and-pop business, service here is terrific. The guy working the register (owner?) was more than happy to answer all of my questions and was really nice. Unfortunately for me, though, was that the one thing that I really wanted to try (their Beef Noodle Soup) wasn't listed on the menu, presumably because it's summer now? Not sure why, as it's not like it's also 100+ degrees inside the restaurant as well, but I guess that just means I have that much of a reason to come to Taiwan Best Mart!Between Binchoyaki, Southside Super, and now Taiwan Best Mart, this tiny patch of Sacramento is home to some really good eats! And that's without even mentioning the ever popular Osaka-ya just a few doors over, which I still need to try. I guess that just means getting dessert over there just doubles the reason for me to come back here!

Taiwan Best is super spartan and seats around 10 at the most, but it serves up authentic Taiwan delights that won't disappoint. I had a chance to try the oyster pancake, zha jiang mian, and stewed pork over rice. The oyster pancake really did it for me, it had a crispy edge, sweet thick sauce, and enough fresh oysters to satisfy the oyster lover in me. Definitely a must-try if you go there. The zha jiang mian was a solid pick and the noodles seemed to be freshly hand cut. The stewed pork was decent and cheap, making for a good quick lunch. As long as you don't expect some high class dining establishment, and just good solid Taiwanese cuisine, you won't be disappointed!

This mom and pop restaurant/market puts out some good home cooking. The spot is small but the food is warm and comforting. The Taiwanese sausage rice bowl is a hit. Juicy and flavorful, they sell these to order and frozen so you can bring them home. They also have homemade wontons to order or frozen to bring home. They are delicious and I usually have to buy extra to make at home. The items that are prepared in store and are my favorites are the basil popcorn chicken and noodles. The popcorn chicken is crispy and plentiful. The noodles have good chew and could be hand pulled. The noodle bowl comes with veggies but could use more sauce. Both are worth trying as all the food here hits the spot!

This easy to miss spot is such a gem, and I thank my fellow Yelpers for their high praises of Taiwan Best Mart, helping it to become the # 1 search under "Taiwanese" in Sacramento.As you walk in you quickly realize that there's not much ambiance, as the shop has three 4-seater tables inside, a counter, some dry food cabinet, and a freezer section. You order food at the counter, pay, and then take your seats. Service is pretty fast, minimal, though friendly enough. You grab the utensils and take out boxes which are next to the cashier's counter.The freezer is filled with frozen goodies, such as dumplings, wontons, scallion pancakes (a bit expensive though, $16 for 4 slices I think?), and more. Too bad my freezer is jam-packed so unable to take home anything.The fried pork chop is as good as it gets! Crunchy, savory with 5-spices, and juicy ... The bento provides 2 sides you can choose from - basil eggplant is very good. We ordered the century egg and tofu as the 2nd side but it never came out (and we forgot, so oh well). Can't speak to the century egg. Other sides on the bento - eggs with tomato, stir fried cabbage, pickled mustard. All equally delicious and authentic.The zhao xiang mian is OK, thick knife cut noodles. I personally would prefer thinner noodles IMO.Wintermelon juice is excellent, and not too sweet iykyk. Very cooling for the heat wave we've been experiencing.Glad Sacramento has Taiwanese food offerings. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Sac-Town.

Good place if you are craving Taiwanese food. But the stand out for me is the oyster omelette! Sweet and savory dish that hits the spot. I'll probably come back to try the beef noodle soup. The store itself is a small hole in a wall with not much seating. But take out worked pretty well.