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Taiwan Restaurant in San Jose

4.4 (199) 1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States

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Taiwanese restaurant
Chinese restaurant

Location on the map

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-289-8800
Site: http://taiwanrestaurantsj.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–3 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

199 Reviews for Taiwan Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-14 01:24:35

Highly recommend this restaurant. The food is very delicious and tasty. The service is good. There is not plenty of parking around this area but this place is very good.

Review №2

2023-09-09 01:45:16

The food here is amazing! My husband used to travel often to China & Taiwan. He says this is the best Chinese food hes ever had. I agree!

Review №3

2023-06-15 20:24:32

The honey walnut prawns, chow mien, and orange chicken are the best dishes. Everything else is average. The decor is pretty but the lighting is too dim. The employees are nice, but a little forgetful or didn’t write down our order.

Review №4

2023-06-08 02:43:40

Pls be aware of this restaurant, the owner Wayne is extremely unprofessional and harassing. Our order was messed up, too much curry powder and spicy. We called about it and owner Wayne started cussing F word to me . Wow! Such a bad customer service! There are other good restaurants like Mandarin gourmet. Pf changs, if something happens to order they are very professional about it and correct it NOT ARGUE AND CUSS AT CUSTOMERS.

Review №5

2020-01-14 20:42:08

The salad we received with our lunch special was underwhelming. I ordered hot and sour soup and received wonton soup which was flavorless, and very oily. The twice-cooked pork and cod with garlic sauce was decent. The dumplings with peanut sauce was forgettable. Honestly they werent even dumplings. Staff inside were very nice. Place was clean. Restaurant is located in a very nice neighborhood.

Review №6

2023-10-19 08:50:17

Taiwan Restaurant offers a delightful blend of traditional Chinese ambiance with a menu that caters to the Chinese-American palate. The elegance of the decor transports you to a different realm, with its clean, tidy, and authentically Chinese interior. The menu is comprehensive, featuring classics like Kung-pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Hot & Sour Soup among others. And yes, the fortune cookies at the end of the meal are a sweet nod to tradition. The food here is not just about satisfying hunger, it’s about experiencing a rich culinary tradition. Every visit here is a tasteful journey I look forward to. Highly recommend for those seeking a classic Chinese dining experience with a touch of American flavor!

Review №7

2023-09-15 17:14:58

The best I can describe their dishes is American Chinese food.During this particular visit, we ordered Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. What we got was Chinese broccoli stir-fried with garlic. It was still good, but we asked for the oyster sauce on the side because we really wanted the oyster sauce flavor.

Review №8

2020-01-14 21:10:19

Honestly not the best Asian food Ive had. The lunch specials come with a soup and salad, both were mediocre. The wonton soup had a layer of oil floating on top, 2 pieces of wontons, and a flavorless broth. Im not sure why they call the dumplings dumplings when theyre really just slightly bigger wontons. The entrees werent bad. The portion and flavors were pretty good, and they came out very quickly. Too bad the service wasnt great. We wont be back.

Review №9

2023-11-07 22:16:39

This is a very clean, polite and well cooked restaurant. Their menu has multiple disks with a good chef. I love this place.

Review №10

2019-03-28 03:54:50

Excellent Service and Great Food! The Potstickers were large, crispy on the outside, with a juicy and flavorful filling. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was excellent, a must-try!

Review №11

2021-10-16 02:05:59

We decided to get a dinner for two which came with soup, salad, rice and two entrees. You can get brown rice or chow mein with additional cost. I loved our meal. It was delicious. Definitely will come back.

Review №12

2019-02-06 23:39:39

Always consistent, fast service, relaxing music, very clean and very busy. Door dash is now an option and the drivers are stacked up in wait mode. Dont let the street view fool you as the pile of folks waiting are not always dining in. Park and dont be afraid to muscle in and get on the wit list. Typically its no more than 10-25 minutes.I highly recommend the pork dumplings in spicy peanut sauce (not spicy) the fried eggplant! Chefs specials, combo chow me in, chicken salad, pineapple rice- delish!!The final icing are the sealed fortune cookies- the best! Enjoy a decent glass of wine or beer with your meal//

Review №13

2022-10-10 03:53:55

Wow, pineapple rice is bomb!!!! And don’t forget to order the honey walnut prawns, super delicious with out skimping out on the portions, great authentic feel and taste!!

Review №14

2023-07-01 01:57:16

We have never had a bad experience here. The Food is great. One of our favorites is the mixed egg fu young. They are always friendly efficient.

Review №15

2021-10-17 20:51:40

This restaurant is amazing! The flavor is perfect; not too strong and not too bland. The Sunday Brunch is fantastic; with a choice of champagne or soda, soups, salads, and many delicious Taiwanese dishes. The service is excellent and the interior of the restaurant is gorgeous and very clean. 5/5 stars, I would highly recommend it!

Review №16

2023-03-22 00:59:36

Awesome fantastic food great customer service. Would come back again

Review №17

2023-03-23 23:17:13

Food was very good. But we felt rushed - we reached at 8 00 pm on a Sunday and the waitress said that we should place the order immediately as the chef was going to leave by 8 30. At 9 00 pm, they started switching off the lights signaling that we should leave! To be fair, the restaurant is open till 8 30 PM, but one would expect that once you are let in for dinner, you would be allowed to enjoy the meals for 90 minutes.

Review №18

2023-02-12 00:14:09

Pretty good General Tso’s chicken. Comes with rice, soup and chicken salad for 14 bucks during lunch special.

Review №19

2020-01-05 04:07:11

Looked up Szechuan food in the area and we were pleasantly surprised to find this place. We have passed by this place numerous times 😅 Very good ambience inside and the place was super busy at 6 pm but the wait staff were pleasant and happy to take orders. All the dishes were well made and tasted great. The veggie potstickers, beans and the eggplant with garlic noodles were my personal favorites

Review №20

2020-01-19 01:30:36

The garlic eggplant over noodles is amazing, ad is the salt pepper tofu. Delicious food and flavors.

Review №21

2017-02-27 03:17:22

Best Asian food in willow glen. Plates are really big. You can easily share. Combination fried rice and Chou fun are the best.

Review №22

2021-12-02 22:53:22

Been to this place few times. Owner has great services and fantastic food

Review №23

2023-08-27 08:13:38

We ordered mushu pork and they gave us flour tortillas instead thin pancakes sheets that come with it.

Review №24

2019-05-03 22:48:28

This is a great place to grab a quick lunch in Willow Glen. My normal order is the spicy eggplant with tofu and brown rice. But I have ventured into trying the fish with veggies and it is superb. Their lunch specials is served with soup and salad. And that iced tea is refreshing!

Review №25

2023-02-10 05:39:25

Lovely Chinese restaurant vibe for sure. Service was nice, friendly and efficient.Food was good, but I was expecting something other than traditional Chinese food v. Taiwanese.I am glad I tried it as the restaurant constantly gets high reviews and recommendations.Solid 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ overall.(No photos this time).

Review №26

2023-06-04 01:12:30

Came for dinner. Had the chicken salad, fried rice, pot stickers, fried calamari (my kid ate that one). and some other stuff. Delicious.

Review №27

2022-04-12 19:33:43

Came here for lunch today with my parents. I have been here once before for dinner and recommended my folks try it (they are picky with Chinese food).This is the most they have raved about a restaurant in a long time. My dad and I ordered a lunch special and my mom ordered the salt and pepper ribs a la carte. The server started off on the right foot and was kind enough to offer my mother a complimentary salad and soup so she would not be left out of the coursing. Very nice touchThe food itself was very good and high quality. My dad who normally skips anything with veggies, ate the entire side salad. The hot and sour soup was balanced and very tangy and rich with hot tofu and mushrooms. The entrees were bright and fresh and served hot. The portions were large and generous.At the end the server asked how the food was with great courtesy. Overall the service was the last aspect of the experience that was perfect. He anticipated our need for to go boxes, was timely on my to go order, and was interested truly in our feedback.Thank you for impressing me and my folks. You have a customer for life

Review №28

2022-07-28 03:33:44

I ordered a take out through the phone, it was a pleasant exchange because it was quick and convenient. I ordered chicken fried rice, Mongolian beef, and orange chicken. All were VERY GOOD portions. All of these items were able to feed 2 people in two separate meal times. The fried rice was well flavored with a good amount of chicken bits. Mongolian beef was good but not my favorite. The star was the orange chicken! Not overly sweet but lightly surprising to the senses. Very savory and just sweet enough with a citrus twist. Would return for take out. Service was fast.

Review №29

2023-06-22 17:02:05

Always a favorite in Willow Glen! Been going here for 20+ years! Good food and friendly staff!

Review №30

2018-01-23 03:26:42

Honey walnut prawns are the best! Would also recommend the mixed chow mein. Such a relaxing and quiet atmosphere here.

Review №31

2018-10-08 07:36:37

Very good food and service quality

Review №32

2021-06-09 04:07:45

Having been going there for quite a few years, make that many years. The food is more than fresh. It fixed to order. Very hot an delicious. I enjoy the place. Even with the virus they still put out a good meal. An a good experience. It is both worth the time an the money. When was the last time you had really hot an fresh meal?????

Review №33

2022-04-23 22:41:41

Lived in Willow Glen all my life, and I remember when this restaurant opened! I’ve been coming here since I was a child and have always loved it! There’s no better pick for Chinese food in all of San Jose. Take out or sit down — they’re both delicious! The best Chow Mein I’ve ever eaten, & the cod and eggplant is divine. Try them-you’ll be happy that you did!

Review №34

2023-01-26 00:18:05

We celebrated a wedding rehearsal dinner here for 40 people. Everyone raved over the food and service. And the leftovers all disappeared into take out containers.

Review №35

2022-11-04 03:10:49

Went for dinner and food was very good with very friendly service. The decor is exquisite and spacious. Prices are very reasonable as portions are generous. Loved the sweet and sour pork...!

Review №36

2016-12-28 15:36:15

Very busy for a reason. Extremely popular local place with great food and service. Go for the honey walnut shrimp.

Review №37

2023-03-01 21:22:55

We tried to order online delivery from this restaurant and ended up getting scammed by the delivery service called Bring Me That that was listed on the website. I called the Taiwan Restaurant and tried to inform them of this and the person who answered the phone was very rude and hung up on me. He did not even give me a chance to explain the reason for my call, he immediately blew me off as soon as he knew I was not going to order something.

Review №38

2022-09-13 20:52:10

I love this place the lady at the front she’s so sweet and always helpful sometimes they can take a while to bring out your food if you come in lunch hour since there’s a lot of businesses around but it’s worth the wait! Their lunch special is so fulfilling!

Review №39

2022-04-08 02:40:24

Great selection of dishes. Attentive staff and the food was perfect. Cod with eggplant, mmmmmmm. Just enough breading and the sauce! We also had the tofu veggie lettuce cups which were refreshing and tasty.

Review №40

2022-06-10 01:48:02

Okay, I never do this, but the food is so bad the general public must be warned. I chose this place partially based on the previous reviews, and I cannot explain the 4.4 stars. I can, however, provide detailed and relevant feedback on the quality of the meal. Let me 1st say the people there are very nice, they did a good job with serving the food. We ordered 2 chef specialties, one vegetable dish and soup. It is important they fire the chef as quickly as possible. In a place like the Bay Area with amazing Asian restaurants, and Taiwanese specifically, the taste and quality of what I received is hard to understand. The Salt and Pepper spare ribs were literally inedible. It is not easy to describe, but the closest I can imagine is a taste like the smell of dirty feet. All the meat in the 2 dishes with meat was almost impossible to chew, due both to quality of the meat and severe overcooking. The sauces, which I thought looked good on the menus, were extremely oversweet but with no chili, onion, garlic or other balancing flavor. Like plain Hoisin sauce. The eggplant dish had been way overcooked, so it was almost eggplant puree, with no eggplant or any other flavor other than that sweet sticky sauce. So we blew $60 on food that could not beat microwave dinner quality. It gives me no pleasure to do this to the owners, but I hope they take this as a wake up call to an abomination of a menu, and try to make some changes very fast. PS, my wife says the hot n sour soup was ok, like NY takeout quality or so.

Review №41

2022-08-02 19:38:52

Because of covid I hadnt been here in over 2 years. This used to be our go to restaurant after Edna Ray left Willow Glen.They remodeled and that was very nice. The food on the other hand wasnt half as good as it was pre covid. My friend had beef broccoli. The broccoli was limp. I had the sweet and sour pork. The dish was luke warm and it had more pineapple than pork and not enough sauce. The best thing was the eggplant noodles because it was hot. It was early and not crowded so there was no reason for luke warm food and overcooked broccoli.

Review №42

2023-11-19 01:23:04

Americanized Chinese food menu only. Food is extremely oily

Review №43

2023-08-28 23:11:17

Best Chinese food in Willow Glen and surroundings.

Review №44

2023-06-07 02:36:11

Food was high quality, service was patient, the place was very fancy.

Review №45

2022-04-18 03:57:30

Tried the Pineapple Fried Rice for the first time and it was amazing!

Review №46

2019-05-24 15:03:49

My friend and I went here just as the opened at 430. The staff is really sweet. We were given Hot and Sour soups on the house as a starter and I kid you not.... BEST HOT AND SOUR SOUP I HAVE EVER HAD. The tangerine beef is also really good. I would fully recommend coming here. The atmosphere was relaxing and neither dark or too bright.

Review №47

2020-09-29 23:33:02

I love ordering their lunch specials to go during the week. The staff is always friendly and they greet you with a smile. The food was delicious and prepared fresh. The prices are very reasonable. I will be back again soon.

Review №48

2020-08-18 18:02:47

Food is amazing! We absolutely love the quality of the food! The amazing customer service! They have many vegan and vegetarian options and it’s super flavorful. We love the salt and pepper tofu and the veggie stir fry! The best restaurant on willow glen to eat at

Review №49

2021-10-22 23:31:14

Loved this place for years. Chicken salad with lunch special ( usually buy) was an complete disappointment. Wedged lettuce looking for chicken or some type of noodles. What happened? Lettuce and sweet dressing didnt do restaurant justice. Otherwise, delicious!

Review №50

2019-02-20 13:50:11

Very good service. Our waitress Amy ordered for us and chose well! The food was tasty and prepared well. The beef mushroom soup was particularly a standout as was the chili pepper beef. Pineapple fried rice was also very good and not at all greasy. The Chinese brocolli and spicy chicken though tasty was not memorable. Nice ambience.

Review №51

2018-09-23 23:41:31

Today my wife and I went there for my birthday. It was our first time to eat there and it had been recommended to me by a coworker. Its beautifully decorated, the owner is our and about through the restaurant and even prebussed our table. The food is top notch and the service was great. While we were there, the was at least half dozen repeat customers that came in. That says a lot in itself. I owe my friend at work a good favour for turning me on to this great place to eat. We will be repeat customers as well!

Review №52

2022-12-27 00:04:45

Christmas Day. Very busy. But really did a great job! Great food. Able to accommodate gluten free with plenty of knowledge.

Review №53

2023-08-23 01:08:08

I like the honey walnut prawns and the fried veggies rice

Review №54

2019-08-24 21:54:51

For 20 years ! The best chinês gourmet int towThe best server, the food is delicious and the price is fair

Review №55

2019-03-22 21:16:45

I have been coming here since birth and its as delicious as it was on day one. The honey Walnut shrimp is just ridiculous. Best thing Ive ever eaten. I also love the broccoli beef, Chow mein, salt and pepper shrimp, and orange chicken. Everything here is good. Also the service is so fast its almost alarming.

Review №56

2021-01-18 01:59:00

Got the house special of garlic eggplant with noodles, sweet and sour pork, and popcorn chicken to go.Garlic eggplant with noodle is a bit too salty for my taste. Significantly more noodle than eggplant, not sure how this got on Mercury news.Popcorn chicken I expect to be good since I assume this is a Taiwanese restaurant. Big disappointment, popcorn chicken had no crunch, like it sat out for too long.Sweet and sour pork is alright. Had better.Overall, the food is alright, but the proportions is decent.

Review №57

2020-02-15 22:34:12

The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and the service was very friendly. We only had the lunch special and while the portion was decent (with soup, salad, and lots of rice), the food is your basic westernized Chinese food.Namely, all the dark sauced dishes tastes and same and all the light sauced dishes tastes the same. We ordered two types of beef (dark sauced), one chicken, and one vegetable. Not bad for lunch special, but not quite befitting of the name of the restaurant.Now, other proper dishes on the menu might offer a more authentic Taiwanese flavor. However, the fact that we were there there during the lunch rush (restaurant was fairly busy) yet no Asian guests walked through the door the whole time suggests that everything on the menu were westernized.We will try to go back during dinner time and ordering some other dishes. Will update the review when that happens.

Review №58

2021-08-19 00:29:20

Our family has been going to Taiwan Restaurant now for about 4 years. And up until recently, they have been hands down, since if the best Chinese food weve ever had. We wouldnt even go anywhere else. Apparently, as per one of the gals who works there, they have gotten a new chef, and unfortunately things have not been so great. We used to order Mongolian Beef, and it was the best in town. However lately, it has been extremely gristley and chewy- to the point where it is inedible. It used to be so melt-in-your-mouth tender. I dont know what happened!! But we can no longer order this dish and it was our favorite. Hopefully they will make the necessary adjustments and get back to the quality it once was. For this reason and the drop in quality we could only give 3 stars.

Review №59

2023-11-30 21:49:19

Small portions and over priced

Review №60

2023-01-10 06:22:32

Decent food, great service

Review №61

2018-03-10 05:40:53

I dont usually go to Chinese food but this is where my sister-in-law wanted to go for her birthday. The food was really wonderful. Came out fast and hot. The service was great and the whole staff was really really sweet. Hugging us on our way out. I would definitely come again the next time Im in San Jose

Review №62

2018-08-01 02:05:36

My dish, crispy beef, was supposed to be spicy, but it was neither crispy, nor spicy. Just mediocre. Service was okay. Seems like the other people in my party liked their dishes. May return to try a different dish to give them a second chance; well see.

Review №63

2022-12-29 01:50:21

We have been customers of Taiwan Restaurant for over 20 years and it has always been fantastic! The food is always so good, the service is amazing, and tge atmosphere is beautiful!!

Review №64

2021-04-22 22:00:57

I ordered food for pick up, a lunch special. I was disappointed in the size of the chicken salad that came with it, it was maybe two bites worth. I feel like I have been ripped off. Im giving five stars for the wonderful customer service only.

Review №65

2019-12-20 16:42:04

This was by far the most expensive Chinese food we have had in San Jose and it was not good! We ordered dumplings in peanut sauce, which was too garlicky and salty, and sesame chicken, the chicken was good as it was white meat but the sauce tasted like ketchup. The other item we got was white rice. The grand total for everything with tip was 50 dollars!!!?! It was not worth it and we will never order from here again.

Review №66

2014-08-16 18:09:57

My entire family loves this place.I have been taking my family there since the early 90s when my kids were 2-3 years old. some of the same staff are still here.I believe the food is excellent and we always get great service. We love the lettuce cups and the soups are great.

Review №67

2018-07-06 17:05:56

This is good American Chinese food. My wife loves their dumplings which seem to have improved over the years and Im a big fan of fried rice. I tried a variety of their dishes and they have all satisfied my Hunger. Kind of pricey being in Willow Glen but at least you get what you pay for.

Review №68

2018-12-11 17:55:09

The service is good but the food was not good at all. The hot and sour soup was neither hot nor sour. Spicy beef and vegetables had leathery beef with little taste. I think the high ratings must be from those who never tasted good Chinese food. I don’t recommend this place at all!

Review №69

2021-06-23 06:24:08

The staffs were very great. But...Feel like menu is tailored for non-asian taste buds. Food was very sweet. I ordered Peking Pork and it tasted like pork bathed in BBQ sauce. It was so sweet that I had to scrape off sauce from pork pieces. Otherwise it was like drinking honey. Same for the Sichuan Prawns. There was no Sichuan taste/smell. It was mostly layers and layers of very sweet sauce. The whole meal felt like just eating cake frosting sugar.

Review №70

2021-08-04 20:21:32

You wrote a review for Taiwan Restaurant 2 days ago1.0 star rating8/2/2021This place used to be our favorite prior to Covid!! But today they were seriously short staffed which did not help with the horrible food they served!! The Noodles of Chickens Charmian were cold, thick and lacked ANY flavor! The 2nd dish of disrepair was Spicy Chicken Curry which was very bland ! Our final dish was Twice Cooked Pork which was the ONLY dish with some flavor!To make matters worse than the fact that the person at the Counter took our order WHILE standing at the counter and yelling at us!! I suspect she could not leave the counter 3 steps to come our table cause she also had to attend the Take-Out and phone orders! Final straw was the busboy who was clearing the table, dropped the spoon on my wifes WHITE linen pants!!The dishes were so bad that we did NOT bring back ANYTHING except Twice Cooked Pork.The entire experience was unpleasant and we will NOT be back.

Review №71

2017-03-14 21:22:56

Excellent food. I love their eggplant with noodles. Their pineapple fried rice comes inside the pineapple and is beautiful as well as yummy. Next time Ill remember to take a picture before we dig in.

Review №72

2021-04-24 14:20:03

This restaurant had great food and lots of it. We had the mango cod, Singapore noodles, and Chinese broccoli chicken. I did not care for the Chinese broccoli but the chicken was good. We took home leftovers. The plates were paper and plastic utensils because of COVID.

Review №73

2017-04-12 22:57:23

I have been going to this restaurant for the last 20 years. Even with the new ownership, the food quality is still great. The wait staff is very friendly. I know most of them and some even remember what I normally like to order. Their uniform is so cute and adorable.

Review №74

2023-04-01 04:03:03

We have been here a few times and will definitely come back..good Chinese restaurant in Willow Glen.

Review №75

2022-05-19 22:22:52

Tried this place out for the first time the other day. The food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend a visit here to taste for yourself!

Review №76

2021-04-24 06:36:38

Food was decent. Server mistakenly brought two dishes we didnt order and then took them back. No real plates or silverware. All disposable. Probably ok for take out. Wouldnt recommend eating on premises.

Review №77

2022-11-26 20:48:21

Excellent service but unfortunately I found the food to be oily and had too much gristle for my taste 😬

Review №78

2019-09-13 23:18:49

This is the best restaurant to ever exist on the planet!!!. Every other Chinese food restaurant I’ve been too is too greasy and not clean.. Taiwan is the opposite!!!! It is a PHENOMENAL restaurant!! The people working are so genuine, the atmosphere is authentic, and the food is beyond expectations!!! Many thanks to you guys, I’ve spent Christmas dinner here, Valentine’s Day, my birthday here because you guys rock. You are consistent. Thank you

Review №79

2023-03-06 03:41:02

Should hire more wait staff for quicker orders, waited too long for them to take my order, but they were nice! Thank you

Review №80

2022-02-14 14:57:46

I love the food and the service here. I especially like their vegetarian options which are delicious. Parking is a effort but worth the walk

Review №81

2020-01-28 16:05:34

Amazing food and atmosphere at reasonable prices. Best potstickers! You can taste the care that goes into every dish. A must any time Im in San Jose.

Review №82

2018-01-05 06:36:58

Some of the best Chinese food in the bay area. This spot has been a Willow Glen treasure for decades. The ingredients are always incredibly fresh and the flavors are amazing. If you are in the area and in the mood for Chinese food you wont be disappointed. In fact, it will probably become one of your favorites.

Review №83

2019-05-26 02:43:19

This is an amazing and wonderful restaurant! The food is truly delicious and healthy. The friendliness of the owner and staff excels! They accommodate special food needs as well as meeting requests for no msg, low salt, light sauce, etc. Really, Taiwan is a gem of a place! (Parking is in back of the restaurant or on Lincoln Ave.)

Review №84

2019-10-19 16:31:32

I feel like a fool for not every coming here before. Its great..we went there for a bday party..Food was great we had a little bit of everything..orange chicken was tasty! Staff was very nice.Will definitely be back.

Review №85

2021-09-22 21:57:14

Quite average. The popcorn chicken was good, but it wasnt worth 10 dollars. Broccoli beef tasted quite sour but was otherwise alright.

Review №86

2015-11-16 21:50:18

This is a cute little place we get takeout from all the time. The food is great. We often get the chicken fried rice, sweet and sour pork and beef and broccoli. But we will mix it up sometimes too and are never disappointed.

Review №87

2018-03-08 08:03:14

Good food, lovely atmosphere, affordable prices.

Review №88

2017-09-17 04:45:33

Very nice people and great food, but guard your dishes! They can be too efficient with clearing them. I lost my tea cup and another person his rice bowl midway through dinner.

Review №89

2018-01-19 06:13:58

So many great reviews for this place, but we were disappointed. Flavors were very weak and it tasted like the chef just added more salt to make up for the lack. Hopefully it was just a bad night. So many others love it, so well give it one more try.

Review №90

2018-03-17 16:18:01

This is absolutely the best Chinese Food in the South Bay. The ownership treats you like family. Great service with elegant atmosphere, and super clean restrooms if dining in, or they have a busy “to go” walk in. You will be a customer for life if you dine here.

Review №91

2014-04-14 20:17:49

Great food but takeout is questionable. The pineapple fried rice in the restaurant is amazing but order the $12 dish for take out and youll be disappointed with the small to go box. Leaves you wonder what they were thinking. not only do you not get your half of a pineapple but the to go box is significantly less food than you would get if you ordered in.

Review №92

2020-02-22 16:49:15

The spicy chili beef was excellent with very tender beef. Hot and sour soup was included, but rice was $2 and should be included. The muzak soundtrack provided a soothing feel throughout the meal.

Review №93

2022-12-17 04:35:32

Some of the best food I’ve had in a while! Crab wontons are my favorite so far!

Review №94

2022-01-25 06:45:06

I went in here with really high expectations, my parents, my friends, and their parents had all talked about how good it was, and it exceeded expectations. The lunch special cant be beat. A must try!

Review №95

2017-12-27 14:14:33

Its been years since Ive been to Taiwan Restaurant, unfortunately it did not live up to my memory. Service was sketchy at best the food mostly cold. The dishes came out in stages which is normal, our fried wontons were followed quickly by the beginning of the main dishes. After about 10 minutes we asked for white rice only to be told they did not have any how about some brown, we were still waiting for our chow mein which probably came 15 minutes after all the other food. After the arrival of the chow mein we asked for some of the other dishes to be warmed up. The bill for two people was over $70 with tip. Four main dishes fried wontons one bowl of brown rice and two sodas, it just seems way too pricey for what we experienced.

Review №96

2019-10-05 17:53:44

Best chickens salad and I love all the dishes. Thank you for all your hard work and kindness. Its always a pleasure to eat there and pick up. Ten starsCC

Review №97

2010-08-17 17:39:43

Went for Sunday brunch which includes soup, salad, rice, an entree (I had Vegetable Gourmet Special or something, hubbie had Brocolli Beef with Garlic Sauce - both yum) plus champagne for $9 or $10. Runs until 3 PM. Great!

Review №98

2015-11-18 16:48:45

A great Chinese option with gluten free options. Let the staff know and they will substitute all Soy-sauce with Tamari and all flour with tapioca and corn starch . We are still trying to replicate the amazing lettuce wraps at home. As a fried-rice connoisseur, this place rates as some of the best pork fried rive I have had. This has become one of our favorite stop in Willow Glen.

Review №99

2019-04-27 03:11:57

This Chinese restaurant was really good! It was my first time eating there and I hope to go back soon. The food was great and so were the prices, and service was also good.

Review №100

2018-02-11 03:59:47

Weve been coming to this restaurant since it opened in 1982. Management has changed, but theyve managed to keep the came chef and great food. A little upscale decor at moderate prices.

Review №101

2016-12-27 20:45:58

You might argue for better Chinese food at other locations around the valley and I might even agree, but this one is simply a sentimental favorite in my childhood neighborhood with consistently good food, beautiful interior of flowers and color and pleasant service. It will always have a place in my favorites.

Review №102

2022-09-09 03:03:04

Went for lunch today. Food and service was excellent. My family enjoys coming here.

Review №103

2019-01-12 03:14:56

We absolutely love this place! We eat here frequently and for many years and love the food. Try the garlic eggplant. It comes spicey, but you can request it mild.

Review №104

2020-04-05 01:22:49

Ive eaten at Taiwan Restaurant many times and the food was always delicious.Doordash just delivered it and just ate some.Cun Pao Chicken dry no sauce not good. 😳26.67 is not cheap, so disappointed wish i had my money back..now i have find something else to eat for dinner...

Review №105

2019-08-24 05:11:20

The place looks old and need some renovation.Was difficult to communicated with serverver for the language barrier.Food was good and price are very affordable according the portion.We share different dishes and all was fresh and good.

Review №106

2023-09-01 19:08:15

Rice with vegetables and shrimp-amazing.

Review №107

2018-06-25 19:56:08

I would like to give 5 stars some how my keyboard was freeze.Showed up only 1 star. Sorry! My neighbours, friends and I have been eating here for over 10 years. Great food and friendy service.

Review №108

2022-09-08 04:37:50

Small portions for the price.Service not so good.Food was tasty

Review №109

2021-04-13 02:43:49

Good food and decor. Not so good understanding of the waiters when giving our order. Lava cake wasnt a lava cake. Just a chocolate cake with ice cream.(Lava cake not worth the price)

Review №110

2017-01-20 05:07:03

Food was pretty good service was great. We had a party of 12 and got seated right away. The orders were complex and they got them perfect.

Review №111

2021-04-06 04:03:04

Ive been coming here since I was a little girl the food is so delicious and the whole ambiance of this restaurant is none other. I love this place/ hospitality.

Review №112

2023-01-10 03:12:05

Fresh ingredients and great service. Love the lunch special.

Review №113

2016-05-04 20:12:39

Hands down the best in the area. Their honey walnut prawns, chow mein, potsickers, hot and sour soup as well as their fried rice are staples. Very fresh. I crave this place when Im not in town. Yummy.

Review №114

2019-11-11 23:20:40

Great food for a great price. The service is too notch. Love the traditional Chinese family style dinning. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant, since moving to San Jose.

Review №115

2020-02-25 04:43:49

Service is good. Waynes special chicken is good. The bok choy is cook correctly, but unfortunately the shiitake are reconstituted. Eggplant and shredded pork was cooked perfectly.

Review №116

2018-08-18 01:54:26

Ordered Schezwan Beef, Pork chow mein and wonton soup. The beef was a very tiny portion and white rice was not included @$15. The chow mein was just tossed noodles in pork with no seasoning. The wonton soup had half a bag of spinach in it. Did not give any sauces. I’m glad I asked. Got the food to the house and started eating. The beef tasted like pot roast. The noodles were not edible and the soup tasted like spinach. Worse $33 I’ve ever spent on food. Actually worried about possibly food poisoning due to poor quality in taste. Had to order Uber eats for something else. Keep up the good work Taiwan Restaurant!

Review №117

2018-03-01 03:25:16

I live in Hollister and when I come into San Jose I go to lunch at the Taiwan restaurant located in friendly Willow Glen area. The food is delicious the service is timely and prices are reasonable. Great place to have Chinese food.

Review №118

2016-12-23 05:21:36

Five stars! We come here for our holiday party every year. Wayne and his staff are fantastic and the food is amazing! Definitely recommend

Review №119

2017-08-20 02:30:07

Disappointed with my experience with Taiwan Restaurant. The service and timing for picking up our order was great, but the food was exceptionally bland, including two dishes which were marked spicy. I would say the two chicken dishes, a small appetizer and veggie fried rice was not worth the over $40 spent on it. I recommend finding another Chinese restaurant.

Review №120

2017-12-27 20:33:43

Always a good meal...however this time dont think our waitress stirred the soup....it was mostly broth and alot of spinach on top and cold. Rest of meal was fine ...

Review №121

2019-11-09 05:57:33

Friendly waitress, typical sticky tables, and very ordinary food. Tortillas were used for the Moo Shu :-(. Very reasonably priced but the food is really straight out of the 70s.

Review №122

2022-09-19 12:23:49

Food, service and ambience was excellent.

Review №123

2018-10-04 00:09:47

With the new owners of Taiwan, the standards have changed (not as clean, prices have gone up, smaller portions, staff is pushy to upsell, bathroom is dirty) I have been a regular customer of Taiwan since it opened in Willow Glen. Replace the carpet, paint the interior or re-wallpaper, keep the restroom clean, instruct waitresses properly ( how to upsell without being pushy and listen to the customer who is ordering especially your regular customers) Keep all the tacky adds for Boba etc. off the front windows. This is a sophisticated neighborhood not a strip mall.

Review №124

2014-03-29 10:37:36

We dont eat Chinese food often, but when we do, Taiwan Restaurant was the only place we would go. It was always great. This time: what a disappointment. We ordered take-out. When I opened the Mu Shu Pork, it looked different - used to be brown, this time it was mostly undercooked cabbage and green onion, hardly any pork. The Mu Shu pancakes were all wadded up and difficult to separate. The Honey Walnut Shrimp (our favorite from past visits) was awful -- shrimp was water logged, no crispy exterior, none of the yummy sweet-ish white sauce, no flavor at all. The Broccoli Cashew - cashews were chewy like they had sat around in sauce or steam too long.

Review №125

2016-12-03 21:52:49

Awesome food great service the owner is always in the Business. So stuff is always top Quality. I usually order the chow mien and general chicken.

Review №126

2017-10-18 05:16:20

The Best Chinese food in the Southern Bay Area without a doubt is served at Taiwan Restaurant in downtown Willow Glen. Their Sesame Chicken dish and Honey Walnut Prawns dish are my personal favorites and you cant go wrong with the Wor Wonton Soup, Kung Pao Chicken dish and Pineapple Fried Rice dish. There are simply a whole bunch of great dishes to choose from. The restaurant has an elegant decor and a high class feel that is ideal for a business lunch, a romantic dinner date or a family friendly dinner environment.

Review №127

2018-06-10 23:17:16

Really a lot better than the old Taiwan. We had 11 adults and 2 babies eating. Service was fast and friendly! Food was great.

Review №128

2021-07-16 14:07:42

Good food. Lots of choices. Prices are high. Service is attentive. I would recommend.

Review №129

2022-08-20 09:12:30

The food was really good very fresh and friendly staff.

Review №130

2017-07-12 03:51:09

Food wasnt very good. Garlic chicken dish didnt have much flavor. Those who ordered the mushu pork got tortillas instead of the pancake. Service was ok.

Review №131

2019-02-19 04:06:22

Been going here for 20+ years. Food is always good. Hot and sour soup is amazing.

Review №132

2017-04-13 07:04:10

Nice restaurant in nice area but the food was just okay - very salty, not much other flavor. There are places with much better food.

Review №133

2019-11-10 22:12:24

Lunch deligh. Soup, salad, and all the Chinese cuisine classics to choose from with the possibility to change your options (chowmein instead of rice). Very popular place in Willow Glen.

Review №134

2018-11-07 02:24:13

One of the go to places in Willow Glen great service and some of the best food in the south bay. Dont miss out on this gem

Review №135

2019-07-19 19:50:13

The service was fire 🔥 they gave you the food quickly and it was so good the wonton soup was amazing I am definitely going there next week

Review №136

2019-01-27 03:07:40

One of my absolute favorite places to dine in Willow Glen! Food is delicious & the staff is very attentive.

Review №137

2018-12-27 07:04:04

Food is excellent and so is the service. Staff is all very friendly. Decor is nice, too.

Review №138

2021-10-17 20:28:17

Super tasty food! Perfect amount of flavor with excellent service.

Review №139

2018-11-04 00:00:07

Portion sizes are tiny, I mean really tiny, food is no better than Panda Express, and service was at a snails pace. Would NEVER eat here again.

Review №140

2018-01-14 12:20:18

I WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THE DELICIOUS FOOD FROM THIS PLACE, I HAVE BEEN IN OTHER PLACES WITH SIMILAR MENU BUT, THE PREPARATION OF THE MEALS FLAVOR,AND QUALITY, IS UNIQUE.YOU WILL FALLOW IN LOVE WITH THE FOOD FLAVORS FROM TAIWAN RESTAURANT GUARANTY.!

Review №141

2017-11-01 02:57:09

Authentic Chinese food, friendly and efficient staff. Ask for the specials not on the menu (in case they dont recommend it - which they did for us)

Review №142

2019-05-05 02:13:20

Kind service and amazing food.

Review №143

2019-11-29 21:52:49

Food is good champagne brunch is a great deal what the best thing are the waiters or should I say waitresses who are very friendly and have been there forever

Review №144

2018-07-09 04:25:02

Delicious. The Garlic Eggplant Noodles are really good, even if you dont think you like eggplant.

Review №145

2017-02-24 11:52:36

Good food but the service took a while to get our food. Luckily the manager gave us wine on the house.

Review №146

2016-10-31 06:03:25

The pork fried rice is amazing!! Off da chain delish!! I need to come back and try more items from the menu!!

Review №147

2017-09-19 19:58:24

Best Chinese food in San Jose without any doubt. Delicious and refined with a unique style of cuisine. A must eat.

Review №148

2018-08-19 21:37:39

Fun little place to grab a bite in willow glen. Pretty decent food, clean, quiet atmosphere, good service, and reasonably priced

Review №149

2018-03-11 07:13:03

The food is delicious. Every time I bring someone new, they love it.

Review №150

2018-04-28 23:10:52

My friends love it but the orange chicken has no flavor. It doesnt taste like orange OR chicken.

Review №151

2018-11-04 15:40:17

The food is delicious and they have an excellent service.

Review №152

2019-12-14 23:20:30

Great food. Best fried rice in san jose. Great beef and broccoli and asparagus chicken.

Review №153

2022-01-18 05:30:35

Try the cashew chicken. It was very good! The waiter was very good also.

Review №154

2018-12-09 19:54:05

A long-time favorite. Great food, nice place - whats not to like.

Review №155

2017-12-12 14:36:13

We like going to the Taiwan Restaurant in Willow Glen. The food is great and Willow Glen is like a small town within a large city.

Review №156

2014-09-06 02:45:53

Ordered the pineapple fried rice, fire cracker chicken and the filet mignon mushroom dishes. Loved it and when I return Ill get the exact same thing.

Review №157

2021-12-14 00:32:50

Good food, friendly service...nice decor. Worth a trip.

Review №158

2018-07-31 02:04:34

The prawns and lobster sauce is delicious. I ordered to go, but forgot to order rice since they did not ask.

Review №159

2010-09-27 06:52:41

Nice atmosphere in a large restaurant but I dont find the food to be as good as other maybe smaller Chinese restaurants.

Review №160

2018-12-31 05:17:30

Love the veggie fried rice and fire cracker vegetables. Chowmein & hot & sour soup is great too.

Review №161

2019-11-09 22:10:58

Great selection of tasty fare..many seafood choices..personal service, nice atmosphere!

Review №162

2022-12-18 22:37:36

Not a good run this timeNormally love this placeVery short staffed

Review №163

2018-05-12 04:40:41

Excellent chinese food, the best I have been to so far in san jose. Technically in willow glen. Excellent none the less.

Review №164

2016-11-15 07:39:36

If youre looking for that great Chinese place,the look is over. I always happy with the food and service.

Review №165

2018-10-17 12:29:07

Excellent food, Good atmosphere, great service! Defenite must in Willow Glen!

Review №166

2019-01-07 00:19:39

10 out of 10! They take reservations if you dont want to wait. But be ready- you will go back many times.

Review №167

2022-11-09 20:49:23

Food was the best Ive ever eaten

Review №168

2018-02-20 23:58:08

The Establishment its been there for a very long time the food and quality still great it is.

Review №169

2016-02-04 04:22:39

Tasty and really good value. I had the garlic eggplant, it was pretty flavorful.

Review №170

2017-08-25 02:24:17

Without a doubt The Best place in the Whole northern California Exellent Taste and customer service Great Quality tasting food

Review №171

2017-07-16 00:53:11

Great food, atmosphere, service at reasonable prices. Also 5 star members!

Review №172

2017-12-24 03:24:53

Everything about this place is fantastic. Weve been going for 20 years and my in laws go every week.

Review №173

2018-03-20 01:37:36

Great lunch, very tasty, huge portions. Will be going more often.

Review №174

2018-06-03 05:05:08

Food, atmosphere,staff A+ delicious food warm welcome from the staff from entering up to leaving the restaurant, one of the best chinese restaurant in the bay...prove me wrong... :)

Review №175

2022-09-03 00:10:09

It was nice, clean and had good taste.

Review №176

2016-12-05 07:51:05

A Willow Glen tradition. I like hosting business meetings here. Food is good and the staff are friendly.

Review №177

2017-06-07 23:09:53

Always a great family experience. The staff is really nice and their service is exceptional.

Review №178

2020-03-03 20:35:20

We liked everything except the Sesamee Chicken. It tasted like chicken in catsup.

Review №179

2020-01-26 05:11:47

Every thing was excellent and the place is very nice,they are so friendly and nice.

Review №180

2017-04-09 19:53:43

Take out on time, good food, reasonable prices, parking very tight, friendly service

Review №181

2020-12-05 00:31:47

Their pot stickers are delicious. My second best favorite place fir Chinese.

Review №182

2022-02-27 03:05:50

Top flight Chinese food with a great decor. Should not be missed

Review №183

2019-10-06 21:42:30

Love this place, lately they haven’t been doing that good, but it’s one of the best options in downtown willow

Review №184

2013-10-20 20:40:27

The Sunday champagne brunch was quite a deal at less than $10 per person for drink, soup, salad, rice and choice of entree.

Review №185

2018-12-30 13:15:15

Best chinese food I have ever had. 5 stars, excellent!!

Review №186

2017-09-12 01:17:50

A delicious Food 5 stars service Great Quality tasting food and amazing customer service

Review №187

2018-04-11 18:43:33

Very good and friendly service also first dinner date with the lady I am married to

Review №188

2012-06-06 01:10:08

Not very good Taiwanese restaurant. I ordered the most basic 卤肉饭“. Unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations.Food was cheap though.

Review №189

2021-10-01 03:34:52

Great lunch today. 11-3; 5-9 I think

Review №190

2018-03-24 10:45:31

Place sucks. I said Im taking my orange chicken home and next thing you know I turn my head and the lady stacks other dirty plates on my orange chicken!!!! Like for real!!!

Review №191

2018-04-30 22:41:04

Food was OK service was excellent we werent rushed,very good !!! Thankyou

Review №192

2019-03-29 01:20:30

Good food. Walnut prawns and fried rice were really good.

Review №193

2018-05-17 01:59:19

Great food, wonderful staff -- nice atmosphere!!

Review №194

2019-08-11 18:16:49

Not as good as it used to be noticed a decline in the quality of service. Its too bad this place used to be a favorite.

Review №195

2017-09-03 01:08:38

Ordered from Doordash, worst Asian food I have ever eaten. Food was bland and very oily.

Review №196

2017-11-14 21:40:38

Food here is so yummy and delicious their salad is so good

Review №197

2020-12-07 00:14:02

Food was good but service needs Improvement. Very rude and unprofessional.

Review №198

2018-11-21 21:57:05

Good foods and great service. Its new go-to for Chinese in Willow Glen.

Review №199

2018-11-17 02:04:22

Very good food and attentive service. Parking can be a challenge.