I grew up in Taiwan and have always loved the food. The food at this place wasn’t bad and for a fairly good value. However I had a horrible experience when i discovered their combo+bubble tea for 1.99 is not really bubble tea. I’ve called back and asked them the man who answered the phone claim bubble tea is without the tapioca… so i thought but that just makes it a milk tea… so i went on to ask him what tea with milk is called he said bubble tea. Why would you call something bubble if theirs nothing circular in the drink. He didnt take that too kindly and gave me a horrible attitude. The food is good but be advised of the horrible service.
Julianna L.
Place rating: 4 London, Canada
Great little low-key place for Taiwanese food in the city. The meals were great value and came very fast. The Taiwanese sausage and 3-cup chicken were on point with the flavour, and I plan to come back to try their other meals. I can see how other reviewers might complain about the MSG but honestly it didn’t bother me and was no different than what you’d find in Markham or Richmond Hill(my boyfriend didn’t even notice). The bubble tea was not bad either, and can be added to your meal for $ 1.99. Overall I’m glad we found this place!
Christine J.
Place rating: 5 Windsor, Canada
LOVE this place ! I come there with my friends very often. Most of their food are really yummy. The bento box is pretty good for the price. I’ll recommend this place !!
Hanyue Z.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
I love all their food and have been trying every single one of them in the past few days. I wish that they could move to Yonge and Bloor… so that I don’t need to walk that far.
Michelle S.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
can’t tell you how happy i am to find Taiwanese food near work! quite tasty and quick. combo with a bubble tea for $ 11.xx
Trillium C.
Place rating: 2 Toronto, Canada
Despite being conveniently located on Bay St. and having affordable lunch prices, I always end up wishing I didn’t eat here after taking out their lunch boxes. Yet, I still keep coming back for more. I must admit it, Taiwanese food is a bit of an Achilles’ heel for me. It is what I grew up eating and sometimes I miss it so much that I am forced to resort to this restaurant. Just putting out there, their food is not AUTHENTIC Taiwanese food. The sour MSG aftertaste completely kills the food for me. Their food is also way too greasy and the sauce is mixed weirdly. It all tastes really artificial. Do not recommend this place, but what can you do when there is no edible Taiwanese food in town. Beggars can’t be choosers.
Ariette H.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
3.5 stars*. Decent very casual sit in or takeout place with authentic Taiwanese tasting food, with dishes under $ 10. A good grab and go or for a quick bite. The beans are a bit salty but the meats are good(got the bentos with chicken and pork). Not much I can say about the place as a restaurant, as its not really a bustling restaurant, more like a «pay first then get your food to sit down or to take out» operation, like a food court. Everything efficient.
Valerie L.
Place rating: 3 New York, NY
Thank gosh there is a Taiwanese restaurant in the downtown core. Lunch boxes are less than $ 10 I think and it comes with rice, protein(they skimp out on this), egg and seaweed salad and tastes good.
Victoria J.
Place rating: 3 Vancouver, Canada
The food is pretty good for the price, especially since there are no Taiwanese cafes nearby. My guess is that the closest would be in Chinatown or any areas close to.(maybe past Bay and Dundas heading west?) I haven’t tried any of their western food other than the french fries, but they sound pretty good. In General, this is a good place for a quick bite, especially if you’re a student on if you work in the area. The staff doesn’t speak English too well unfortunately; whenever I’ve asked questions about the food they usually don’t understand me. Otherwise, I don’t mind coming here for some Taiwanese popcorn chicken.
Tony F.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Same owners as the previous Sweet Peppers place, and they’ve kinda gone to their Asian roots with home style like Taiwanese bento boxes. They’ve kept the Sweet Pepper’s menu, though only as a side note. It’s there, you just have to look for it. Considering there’s not another Taiwanese option nearby, it’s good they’re trying for another option, as I don’t think their previous place could have been sustainable(Italian Sandwiches just aren’t their forte). The food is ok, but the portions are on the smallish side. And as others have mentioned. the food comes up a bit bland, and I’d say much more home style in terms of flavour(could be good or bad depending on what you’re looking for.)
Alex T.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
This is a newly opened restaurant. The main cuisine focus seems to be Taiwanese style bento boxes, Bubble tea and some light snacks. While the owners are not from Taiwan, their chef is. Their main clients are students and office workers as it is at a very convenient for University students and Office worker to come by for lunch. Decide to try the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken on Rice and Fish cake on my way home from work. The flavours are close but not quite there yet. The popcorn chicken can be a little bit more crispy. The chef should cut the fish cake into strips instead of serving them in a large circle shape — it would make it easier to dip the sauces that they provide for the fish cake. Overall, it’s not a bad place to try if you are looking for something that is quick and tasty.