SinBala — Restaurant in Arcadia

With its understated atmosphere and compact tables, this gem invites diners on a culinary journey through Taiwan, delivering an authentic experience from start to finish.

When we walked into La Sin Bala, the cozy environment immediately caught our eye. With limited seating and neatly arranged tables, our anticipation was at its peak as we perused the menu, eager to sample a selection of Taiwanese delicacies.

Our culinary exploration begins with the typical rice, elegantly presented in the style of a traditional Taiwanese bento. Every bite of tender and juicy pork paired with fragrant rice made us feel like we were in a buffet restaurant in Taipei.

Next we had the oyster omelette, a dish that really stole the show. Egg rolls are full of Taiwan's unique flavor, a famous night market snack, harmoniously blending plump oysters with delicious eggs and indispensable vegetables, a perfect match with aromatic spices. Super authentic! A must order meal that left us wanting more with every bite.

We also indulged in chicken rolls accompanied by dipping sauce and a serving of shiitake mushroom and chicken soup, both delivering simple yet gratifying flavors.

These simple yet satisfying dishes are the perfect end to our culinary journey, leaving us feeling nourished and satisfied.

Of note, the highlight of our experience was undoubtedly the oyster omelette, a dish that encapsulates the essence of Taiwanese cuisine. Its authentic flavors and affordable prices highlight La Sin Bala, making it one of the must-go places for food lovers looking for a...

We came in to order to-go. The ladies at the counter was very nice and friendly.

The pork belly bamboo shoot rice was absolutely delicious. The pork belly was very tender and flavorful. Delicious bamboo shoot as well. Very Taiwanese flavor and we love it.

The fried pork chop rice was bad on the other hand. The pork chop was so thin. It seriously was like paper thin and you can barely see it. The outside breading was much thicker than the meat itself. So it tastes very powdery and dry. It was the worst pork chop I've ever had from Sinbala. The side vegetables were all very good though.

I think next time we'll stick with the pork belly rice and their famous Taiwanese sausage rice. No more pork chop from...

Had the oyster pancake and #10 on the menu (which was noodles, ground meat, soy sauce egg, chunk of pork, some shrimp and some veg). Both items were good! I'm glad they have oyster pancake, although the oysters were a little too strong tasting, but still it satisfied that craving I've had for the dish.

I wish that they would provide re-usable cups for water, right now they only have polystyrene cups. But oh well.

Service was fine, pretty typical for most Chinese places, not overly attentive, but the waiters were responsive and the food came out really quickly. It was pretty clean, no left over food or incompletely clean flatware.

We were seated immediately at 7 PM on a Saturday, but some folks after us...