Ample selection of classic & less familiar Chinese fare, plus vegetables from their own garden.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 62 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: (413) 253-7835
Website: http://www.formosaamherst.com/
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Reviews
Rmsadeq
The worst restaurant in Amherst.
The food was extremely greasy and tasted awful.
The dumplings were barely warm — some parts were still cold, like they had just been taken out of the freezer and reheated.
And without any explanation, they automatically added a 20% tip on the bill.
… moreThe food was extremely greasy and tasted awful.
The dumplings were barely warm — some parts were still cold, like they had just been taken out of the freezer and reheated.
And without any explanation, they automatically added a 20% tip on the bill.
Sweet Kitty
This is clearly a declining Chinese restaurant.
The décor looks like it hasn’t been updated in at least 20 years—very much the style of an old-school Chinese restaurant. The tables and floors felt a bit sticky, and there was a faint but persistent smell of old grease lingering in the air.
The service was particularly disappointing. The servers appeared to speak with a Taiwanese accent, and once they heard my mainland Chinese accent, their attitude noticeably shifted toward being cold and condescending. (I’ve written many reviews before, but this is the first time I’ve felt the need to mention this kind of issue.)
We went at lunchtime, and the restaurant wasn’t busy. Still, we had to wait an unusually long time to place our order, and then again to get our food. One dish was even brought to the wrong table.
Here’s what we ordered:
Beef Roll: ⭐️⭐️
The pancake wrap was warm and tasty, but the beef inside was cold, likely taken straight from the fridge and not heated through.
Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables⭐️⭐️⭐️
Extremely salty, and everything was coated in a heavy soy sauce glaze—this applied to nearly every dish.
Chicken with Green Peppers⭐️⭐️
Also extremely salty, with the same overpowering soy sauce flavor.
Yu Xiang Eggplant⭐️⭐️
Again, overly salty and drenched in sauce.
Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce:⭐️
Same issue—too salty and too much sauce. The first time it came out, it was missing the essential julienned scallions and pancakes. When I asked, “Shouldn’t this come with scallions and pancakes?” the server didn’t say a word—she just picked up the plate, took it back to the kitchen, and returned with the scallions added. Then she gave me two pancakes. The menu clearly said four, so I asked, “Should there be two more?” Her cold reply: “We’re heating them for you.” Really? You have to heat four pancakes in two rounds?
Overall, this was a very disappointing experience.
As someone who regularly eats Chinese food, I found many of the issues here to be basic, avoidable mistakes that any experienced Chinese diner would notice right away. I hope others can read this and make informed choices before visiting.
… moreThe décor looks like it hasn’t been updated in at least 20 years—very much the style of an old-school Chinese restaurant. The tables and floors felt a bit sticky, and there was a faint but persistent smell of old grease lingering in the air.
The service was particularly disappointing. The servers appeared to speak with a Taiwanese accent, and once they heard my mainland Chinese accent, their attitude noticeably shifted toward being cold and condescending. (I’ve written many reviews before, but this is the first time I’ve felt the need to mention this kind of issue.)
We went at lunchtime, and the restaurant wasn’t busy. Still, we had to wait an unusually long time to place our order, and then again to get our food. One dish was even brought to the wrong table.
Here’s what we ordered:
Beef Roll: ⭐️⭐️
The pancake wrap was warm and tasty, but the beef inside was cold, likely taken straight from the fridge and not heated through.
Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables⭐️⭐️⭐️
Extremely salty, and everything was coated in a heavy soy sauce glaze—this applied to nearly every dish.
Chicken with Green Peppers⭐️⭐️
Also extremely salty, with the same overpowering soy sauce flavor.
Yu Xiang Eggplant⭐️⭐️
Again, overly salty and drenched in sauce.
Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce:⭐️
Same issue—too salty and too much sauce. The first time it came out, it was missing the essential julienned scallions and pancakes. When I asked, “Shouldn’t this come with scallions and pancakes?” the server didn’t say a word—she just picked up the plate, took it back to the kitchen, and returned with the scallions added. Then she gave me two pancakes. The menu clearly said four, so I asked, “Should there be two more?” Her cold reply: “We’re heating them for you.” Really? You have to heat four pancakes in two rounds?
Overall, this was a very disappointing experience.
As someone who regularly eats Chinese food, I found many of the issues here to be basic, avoidable mistakes that any experienced Chinese diner would notice right away. I hope others can read this and make informed choices before visiting.
Troens Spring
Don’t listen to the negative reviewers. Those must have been exceptional circumstances. It’s consistently the best and most authentic Chinese food I eat in Western Mass, Boston, and NYC.
… moreMei
I come to Formosa often and have tried lots of the dishes here. It is one of my favorite restaurants in town. The portion sizes are large and the flavors are very good and comforting. The atmosphere here is good and there is lots of space available. The workers here are super sweet and are great at serving large groups of people.
… moreAnushka Mankunath
Some of the best Chinese food! We ordered online for pickup for a group of 5. It was ready within 20 minutes. Everything came hot and really good quantities for the price. We got sesame chicken, chicken with mixed vegetables, chicken in garlic sauce, hot and sour soup, and fish fillet in a Sichuan chili sauce. All the dishes came with rice. Everything was seriously amazing, the chicken in garlic sauce and hot and sour soup being my favorites! We had a lot leftover too so it was good for at least one more meal.
… moreBen Monat
Went here for my birthday and had a terrific experience. I wrote in advance to request their whole Sichuan Smoked Tea Roast Duck, and this was a unique and delectable dining experience. Started off with the beef stuffed scallion pancake wrap, and also had the side of Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. Fresh ingredients cooked with love and attention. They had Mondavi wine and a mango and lychee beer which were a delight to drink.
I had been looking forward to this dinner for over four months, and they delivered. Consistent water refills, spacious restaurant with plenty of seats, and they did get busy around 7 pm on a Wednesday night. This is a great venue for a sit down meal for a special treat.
… moreI had been looking forward to this dinner for over four months, and they delivered. Consistent water refills, spacious restaurant with plenty of seats, and they did get busy around 7 pm on a Wednesday night. This is a great venue for a sit down meal for a special treat.
Bingyan Chen
I had a very disappointing and concerning experience at Formosa Chinese Restaurant in Amherst, MA. While dining in, I found a plastic zip tie inside the soup (Lion’s Head hot pot). I actually bit into it before realizing — extremely unsafe and could have caused injury. Later, I also discovered a long hair embedded in the rice.
When I brought it to the staff’s attention, they were completely unapologetic. They even said things like “This is America, (we don’t give compensation like in China)” and “It’s just hair, everyone has hair(not in our face but we heard it).” We were still charged the full $81 and left feeling disrespected and shocked by the way we were treated.
This is not just a bad customer service experience — it’s a serious food safety issue. I’ve reported the incident to the local health department. I would not recommend this restaurant, and I hope others stay cautious.
… moreWhen I brought it to the staff’s attention, they were completely unapologetic. They even said things like “This is America, (we don’t give compensation like in China)” and “It’s just hair, everyone has hair(not in our face but we heard it).” We were still charged the full $81 and left feeling disrespected and shocked by the way we were treated.
This is not just a bad customer service experience — it’s a serious food safety issue. I’ve reported the incident to the local health department. I would not recommend this restaurant, and I hope others stay cautious.
Jeremiah
Best chinese in Amherst, hands down.
Recommended dishes: Chicken with cashews, Mung beans with beef or chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable Moo Shi, Formosa Rice Noodles, Fish Fillet with Fermented Soybeans, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, Egg drop soup.
… moreRecommended dishes: Chicken with cashews, Mung beans with beef or chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable Moo Shi, Formosa Rice Noodles, Fish Fillet with Fermented Soybeans, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, Egg drop soup.
Kelly Kelly
If you’re looking for genuine authentic Chinese food, then this is the place for you! The flavors are spot on and undeniably authentic. We ordered several dishes, and every single one was absolutely delicious. From the first bite, it was evident that the chefs at this restaurant know how to cook traditional Chinese cuisine to perfection. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to enjoy a truly authentic Chinese culinary experience.
… moreKendall Levine
Quick service, generous portions, & yummy food— probably the most consistent and one of the most delicious Chinese restaurants in the area. Always love me a scallion pancake wrapped beef, string beans, dry pot, and tomato egg!!!
… more