Taiwan Taste

TLDR: Best value! Chicken Sausage. Bok Choy!So upfront, this is why we are giving this place 5 stars. The food itself isn't 5 star worthy. It's good, pretty authentic Chinese food, that caters more toward the Chinese palate. But it doesn't have a signature dish that is top 3 or anything. But the service was very friendly (unusual!), but more importantly, the prices were very cheap! We got there on a Saturday around 6:30pm. We were worried it would be crowded, but there were only 2 other tables. Let's get the main thing out of the way... the food. We got a braised beef vermicelli soup. Unfortunately, that was one of the only soups they had. The owner said they don't make that many of the soups during the spring as there is less demand for them. The chicken sausage is a rare Taiwanese dish. Not many places have it! This one was pretty good... Crispy on the outside, tender inside. The onion pancake was just ok. Not enough onion. But the outside was crispy. It's just a little tasteless. The veggies were cooked REALLY well. And I'm NOT a veggie guy... I just eat them because my wife and colon make me. But it was dressed simply but very tasty! The salt-n-pepper pork chop was ok. I think I would have preferred the fish instead, but my wife thought that since the pork dish had a picture (the fish didn't), then it means it's better. It wasn't that good. More breading than actual meat. Super crunchy though!So, now we get to the 5 star part.. the lady waitress (who I assume is also the owner) was super friendly. She mainly talked to my wife in Mandarin (I don't understand it at all). Normally they will just ask how's the food and leave. But no, this lady STAYED and talked for a good 5 minutes. She explained that we must be new, since all they get now are regulars. And that she's afraid to raise the prices because it might scare the regulars away. It's a bit sad, but good news for you patrons! It means the food is REALLY cheap. Even my wife explained to her that in order to get a good chicken sausage elsewhere, it would cost around $10. Here it was only $8! Plus this place is in Saratoga!The place is in a pretty dark and empty strip mall. A little out of the way from the big centers. If you are looking for a GREAT DEAL and above average Taiwanese food, I would highly suggest coming here! We will definitely be back. And be sure to say "Hi" to the lady! She's super friendly and kind!

12172 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd Saratoga, CA 95070I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant.My job had me in Saratoga,CA. I was on my break, and I felt like having a hot bowl of soup. I just happen to find Taiwan Taste while driving around. I had Won Ton Soup and it was very good. It was loaded with 8-9 dumplings, broccoli, carrots, baby corn, chicken and bok choy. The broth was mild, and not salty. Price: $10. Service was fast and polite. The decor inside looks a little outdated, but the shopping plaza doesn't look that old. If I'm in the area again, I will stop by and try something else. Free parking in lot.

First time for me to come and bought food from this small Mom and Pop's type of restaurant. My friend said the food here are authentic and taste good so we tried it and bought a bunch of food to go! The place is small so expect longer waiting time during meal hours, it's clean, plenty of parking spaces. They close in between lunch and dinner time so make sure you'll be there during their open hours! Food were delicious, prices are moderate and I think the portion were okay!

Got lunch here for mom and I today.The food is delicious. We ordered ground pork with noodles and black bean fish.The noodles were tasty and the fish was delicious as well.Please remember this is Taiwanese Chinese food.The people inside are very nice.The restaurant is cozy and very comfortable to sit in.Nice place.

My church uses their food service on Sunday. The braised pork belly is one of our church members' favorites.For my family, I often order stir fried string beans and deep fried pork chops. It's my husband's favorite dish which I don't make in my own kitchen.

Easily take the cake of the worst restaurants I have tried in a long time!We ordered DoorDash and I was shocked at how small the portion for all the dishes. We order 3 different kinds of "over rice" and each box contains 4/5 rice and 1/4 dish w the same sauce. I counted 2 small shrimps in my combination rice and the rest are all carrot and canned bamboo shoots, are you kidding me?And that would have been fine at least if it tasted good, but NOPE! Bland as hospital food. I literally tossed away after few bites, and I never waste food.Same thing with oyster pancake, pitifully small & thin with no sign of oyster in it. Avoid this place like plaque!

Food was very tasty, not exceptional but very good. (4 star)We dined in and we're the only ones there at 5:30pm, seemed strange. During our meal one other party came in.The restaurant has a slight funky smell, not so pleasant. (2 star)I think they are primarily a to go place. Offered two menus one for Taiwanese selections and one for more traditional English selections, they did have a very wide variety.

As a Taiwanese American, I can't believe how authentic their food tastes!! They've got most of the Taiwanese street food items here: Taiwanese burger (割包), chicken roll (雞捲), oyster pancake (蚵仔煎), Taiwanese meatball (肉圓), and many many more!This will be my go to place for Taiwanese food from now on! The price is also very reasonable for this day and age. Highly recommended!

Visited this restaurant for togo dinner. The portion was pretty big in reasonable price . We ordered beef noodle soup , fried tofu and shrimp fried rice noodle . And the price was $31.50 only! Love this place

We like "American " Chinese food choices and there was plenty. It was all very good. We had General's Chicken, Mongolian Beef, pot stickers, fried rice, Salt and Pepper Fish and Hot and Sour Soup. We will be back!