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Address: 820 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 904-7910
Website: https://taipeicafeus.com/
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Bela Le
Five stars because the popcorn chicken (not pictured) was amazingly seasoned and fried. Beef noodle soup was just mid – noodles and broth were nothing special, but the shank was tender.
… morePiggly Wiggly
Thai is the worst taipei cafe ever! I ordered the popcorn chicken and Lurou Fan. Both very salty intensely incredibly salty. Look at Chinatown’s location so much better!
… moreN T
we were walking around the area and looking for food to eat, and we settled on this since it looked really good, and we were not disappointed.
the taiwanese fried chicken was very good, although i do wish there was some sort of sauce. my partner got the noodles with fatty beef which was delicious, i really enjoyed the texture of the noodles. i ordered braised pork with rice, which i was very impressed by! the pork was tender, flavorful and melted in my mouth. however, it was a little salty for my liking, but still very yummy!
… morethe taiwanese fried chicken was very good, although i do wish there was some sort of sauce. my partner got the noodles with fatty beef which was delicious, i really enjoyed the texture of the noodles. i ordered braised pork with rice, which i was very impressed by! the pork was tender, flavorful and melted in my mouth. however, it was a little salty for my liking, but still very yummy!
Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly
Lovely and kind staff here. I was doing errands earlier today in Lakeview East and just wanted something warm and tasty to eat.
They allowed me to dine in and escape the below freezing temperatures with my Pyrenees. I ordered the pork and rice bowl which comes with picked vegetables, a cooked egg and string beans.
The cafe is tiny but extremely clean and well maintained. Great place to enjoy traditional Thai Boba drinks or some tasty appetizers or soups.
… moreThey allowed me to dine in and escape the below freezing temperatures with my Pyrenees. I ordered the pork and rice bowl which comes with picked vegetables, a cooked egg and string beans.
The cafe is tiny but extremely clean and well maintained. Great place to enjoy traditional Thai Boba drinks or some tasty appetizers or soups.
Jonathan Liu
Food was pretty good – we ordered an appetizer trio of fries, popcorn chicken, and green beans, as well as the spicy beef noodle soup, and dry noodle dish. Boba was decent as well. Taiwan style popcorn chicken is a must – this was excellent. The spicy beef noodle soup could’ve been more flavorful, but it is pretty authentic – I forget that tendon is included, which isn’t really my thing, but others may like it.
What brought down my rating was the discourteous service. It felt like we bothered the staff by ordering at the counter (the QR code/app was giving us trouble) and when we placed simple requests, like extra bowls for sharing. On top of that, having to put away plates and dishes and getting up for napkins and silverware ourselves while still tipping is just faux pas. Where is the service?
Overall, this place is good/average. I love having a Taiwanese option in the neighborhood, but wish it was done better – with better service, better (softer) lighting, and comfier seating. The vibes felt like a Kumon that serves food.
It’s decent for a quick meal in the neighborhood but I will opt to pickup next time. If you get a chance to visit, the Chinatown location is better.
… moreWhat brought down my rating was the discourteous service. It felt like we bothered the staff by ordering at the counter (the QR code/app was giving us trouble) and when we placed simple requests, like extra bowls for sharing. On top of that, having to put away plates and dishes and getting up for napkins and silverware ourselves while still tipping is just faux pas. Where is the service?
Overall, this place is good/average. I love having a Taiwanese option in the neighborhood, but wish it was done better – with better service, better (softer) lighting, and comfier seating. The vibes felt like a Kumon that serves food.
It’s decent for a quick meal in the neighborhood but I will opt to pickup next time. If you get a chance to visit, the Chinatown location is better.
Amy T.
Great option for Taiwanese cuisine, which is hard to find. Portions here are generous and a great deal for the price
Love that they have ground pork over rice and not just braised pork, and their preparation is authentic: they use hand-chopped pork and the right balance of rock sugar and licorice powder in the sauce. Only negative is that it’s quite salty, even to someone who likes things saltier than most
Their spicy beef noodle soup is also good – the soup’s flavor is well-developed and the beef shank is well-cooked + generously portioned. The noodles are basic though, and don’t have the nice chew of a handmade pulled noodle
Seating is limited as it’s a small space, but worth dropping by
… moreLove that they have ground pork over rice and not just braised pork, and their preparation is authentic: they use hand-chopped pork and the right balance of rock sugar and licorice powder in the sauce. Only negative is that it’s quite salty, even to someone who likes things saltier than most
Their spicy beef noodle soup is also good – the soup’s flavor is well-developed and the beef shank is well-cooked + generously portioned. The noodles are basic though, and don’t have the nice chew of a handmade pulled noodle
Seating is limited as it’s a small space, but worth dropping by
Mona
Overall Thoughts: The food here is tasty with very reasonable prices for the portion sizes. Everything was flavorful, and came out quickly— my favorite order was the fatty beef black pepper noodles; it’s pretty oily but the flavors and textures are impeccable. It’s a small space and seating is limited (just a few hightop tables and bar counter seating). I need to go to their Bridgeport location next, which has a more expansive menu (including hotpot) and seating area!
Food I tried:
– Fried Egg Tofu Bento (4.4/5): The Japanese egg tofu is great here: crispy and well-seasoned exterior with a soft, scalding interior. The other sides were solid too— it’s an overall well-balanced, filling meal option.
– Fatty Beef Black Pepper Noodles (4.7/5): I especially enjoyed this dish: the beef and noodles were packed with flavor (the black pepper flavor is very distinct) and the soft textures paired perfectly together.
– Popcorn Chicken (4.2/5): A Taiwanese classic; this was good with a crispy exterior and juicy interior— no “wow” factor but very solid! It didn’t come with any sauce, but dipping it in the egg tofu bento chili sauce was pretty good.
– Matcha Belgian Waffle (4.2/5): This is a huge, filling dessert that tasted good but quickly became a bit monotonous/tedious to consume (especially since we were already so full by then). The waffle is soft, warm, dusted with detectable matcha powder, and topped with matcha Pocky sticks and vanilla ice cream.
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.4/5
Ambience: 4.7/5
Service: 4.8/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
… moreFood I tried:
– Fried Egg Tofu Bento (4.4/5): The Japanese egg tofu is great here: crispy and well-seasoned exterior with a soft, scalding interior. The other sides were solid too— it’s an overall well-balanced, filling meal option.
– Fatty Beef Black Pepper Noodles (4.7/5): I especially enjoyed this dish: the beef and noodles were packed with flavor (the black pepper flavor is very distinct) and the soft textures paired perfectly together.
– Popcorn Chicken (4.2/5): A Taiwanese classic; this was good with a crispy exterior and juicy interior— no “wow” factor but very solid! It didn’t come with any sauce, but dipping it in the egg tofu bento chili sauce was pretty good.
– Matcha Belgian Waffle (4.2/5): This is a huge, filling dessert that tasted good but quickly became a bit monotonous/tedious to consume (especially since we were already so full by then). The waffle is soft, warm, dusted with detectable matcha powder, and topped with matcha Pocky sticks and vanilla ice cream.
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.4/5
Ambience: 4.7/5
Service: 4.8/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
Dom C
Quick service and kind staff. Not crazy busy either so there was a spot to sit down and rest. Bathroom is not available for non costumers.
… morearianna
i always walk by taipei cafe wanting to try something but never really hungry when im in the neighborhood. today i stopped in because i had to use the restroom so i also purchased something, and it was no mistake. i got the house signature beed fried bao-wich for $7.95 and it was absolutely amazing. the beef is super juicy and the flavor is unmatchable. 10/10 ill be back with my friends
… moreShiungor
I gotta give credit to the lightly seasoned popcorn chicken done right. The dark meat was juicy and lightly battered fried to perfection. Definitely throwback to Taipei night market.
The beef sandwich in the fried bun was fatty but yummy
The beef noodle soup was not bad. The sour veggies, beef and extra veggie I ordered was fresh. The soup base was a bit too oily and not as flavorful as I wished.
The short beef rib bento was great except for the ribs It needs more seasoning.
The grapefruit tea and strawberry mousse hit the spot to balance the meal.
Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu.
Overall a solid Taiwanese meal when I miss 士林 和 九份。
… moreThe beef sandwich in the fried bun was fatty but yummy
The beef noodle soup was not bad. The sour veggies, beef and extra veggie I ordered was fresh. The soup base was a bit too oily and not as flavorful as I wished.
The short beef rib bento was great except for the ribs It needs more seasoning.
The grapefruit tea and strawberry mousse hit the spot to balance the meal.
Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu.
Overall a solid Taiwanese meal when I miss 士林 和 九份。