Formosa Lisboa — Restaurant in Lisbon

I am just amazed about this place in Principe Real and what it has to offer.

The interior immediately transports you from the narrow Lisbon street to a vibrant Asian night market. A stunning wall mural dominates the space, depicting a dreamlike scene of traditional pagodas, red lanterns, and bustling market life, all bathed in rich purples and warm oranges. The attention to detail in the artwork, dated 2020, adds both charm and cultural context to the dining experience.

The modern industrial-chic design elements - hanging metal frameworks with blue LED lighting, copper-colored pendant lamps, and sleek furnishings - create an atmosphere that perfectly balances contemporary style with traditional Asian dining aesthetics. The space, while narrow (as is typical in Lisbon), feels intimate rather than cramped.

But let's talk about the food, because that's where Sabor de Taiwan truly shines. The kimchi here is nothing short of revelatory - vibrant orange, perfectly fermented, with a texture that manages to be both crisp and tender. Served on a textured metallic plate that adds to its visual appeal, it's a starter that sets high expectations for what's to come.

The beef ramen is the crown jewel of their menu. Served in a metal bowl that makes the rich, dark broth even more appealing, it's a masterpiece of flavors and textures. The homemade noodles have that perfect chew, while slices of beef are cooked to tender perfection. The soft-boiled egg, with its perfectly jammy yolk, adds a rich, creamy element that enhances the already complex broth. Fresh herbs and vegetables add both color and freshness to the dish.

The pork dumplings deserve their own mention - expertly crafted and cooked just right, they're a testament to the kitchen's attention to detail.

Practical details: Location: Look for their distinctive illuminated sign Price range: Exceptional value (ramen under €10) Atmosphere: Modern Asian fusion meets industrial chic Seating: Cozy but comfortable Must-try: Kimchi, beef ramen, pork dumplings

The value for money here is remarkable, especially given the quality and portion sizes. It's the kind of place that makes you want to become a regular before it gets discovered by the masses.

Whether you're a Taiwanese cuisine enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates thoughtfully prepared, flavorful food, Sabor de Taiwan offers an exceptional dining experience that stands out in Lisbon's ever-evolving culinary scene. Just be prepared - once you try their ramen, you'll find yourself planning your next visit before you've even...

We discovered this super cute Taiwanese restaurant by chance and were thrilled when we tried the food. Although the card is not that huge you have enough variety that everyone finds something to their taste (also vegetarian options). We had as drinks the guave juice (2 Photo) and the lemonade (1 Photo) as starters we had the fried chicken and the dumplings filled with pork which came with sweet and sour sauce (3 Photo) which were very good. As main dishes we had the beef noodles (4 Photo) which I can only recommend if you aren’t vegetarian the noodles were nice and not overcooked, the beef nice and tender and the broth was very aromatic and flavorful. The others had the vegetarian chili and sesame noodles (5 Photo) which were very good as well (you can choose which spice level you want). As deserts we had the matcha and chocolate mochi (6,8,11 Photo), very tasty and nice smooth cool and refreshing. The restaurant was nicely decorated with little cat figures to hold your chopsticks and walls hand painted with landscapes and traditional building, the whole atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. Our waitress was really friendly and attentive too, the food came quick and was still very warm but not so hot that you couldn’t eat it. All the starters are under 5€ and all the main dishes under 10€, we paid 62€ for four people (2 Starters, 4 Main dishes, 4 Drinks, 2 Deserts). We can only recommend it and will definitely come again if we are in...

This place has potential but hoping to see some improvements as the time goes by. Formosa was nothing spectacular, everything was just good. Being the first Taiwanese restaurant in Lisbon (possibly in Portugal), I was glad to hear that the locals get to try out a new cuisine in the city although I did expect the menu to be more "basic" to ensure the locals tastebuds were met.

Starting with the starters, we had the Taiwanese fried chicken - the chicken itself was a little dry but the seasoning was perfect.

We proceeded with ordering all three of the mains, which were all, again, good but not fantastic. The 滷肉飯(minced pork rice) was great but I think the ratio between the meat and rice was slacking. We also got the beef noodles, which to me, was lacking noodles and beef. The broth was good but not amazing, I think they need to cook it longer to give it that bold soup flavor it is usually. Finally, the chili sesame noodles with beef - this was underwhelming, personally thought that there was too much sesame flavor and missing more umami kick.

As for the dessert selection, it was a bit boring (definitely catered to the palates of Europe/Portuguese, which I understand) but I hope they expand their dessert a bit to more traditional Taiwanese desserts, like tofu pudding, aiyu jelly, and...