TAIWAN MAMA Flagship Store — Restaurant in Phoenix

We were excited to hear that Taiwanmama had opened a new location in North Phoenix and decided to give it a try.

The restaurant's decor is minimalistic, but the space is clean and bright, which creates a welcoming atmosphere. We chose to dine in rather than opt for takeout. Taiwanmama operates more like a fast-casual restaurant, where you place your order at the counter, and the staff brings your food to the table. They serve the food on fancy paper plates, which is a practical choice for minimizing dishwashing time. However, the paper plates weren't very sturdy, and the takeout boxes seemed like a better option. We also noticed that there wasn't a trash can inside, so we were unsure where to dispose of our plates when we finished. In the end, we handed our trash to the cashier.

For our meal, we ordered the Popcorn Chicken Bento, Chicken Cutlet Bento, and Braised Pork Belly. Unfortunately, the Popcorn Chicken Bento lacked flavor, and the Chicken Cutlet was dry with a thick, tasteless batter coating. On the brighter side, the Braised Pork Belly was good, though quite greasy.

Our first visit wasn't great, but we hope the experience improves as the restaurant settles in over the...

Came here with a friend to quench the craving for our hometown cuisine. Each of us ordered a lunch(bento) for USD12~13.

FOOD: The quality of food is below average if not factoring the costs. The portion is small, the side dishes are terrible and the rice is mediocre. The food does not worth more than $10.

SERVICE: Although the store claims to be running soft-opening (i.e. = Do not expect service, but we still would expect for tips) and no water for dine-in customers at all for the entire visit, they still charge the "hard(real)"-opening prices.

ATMOSPHERE: The young kid of the owner was screaming and occupying a full table during the lunch hour inside the store.

Recommendation : If really craving for Taiwanese food, avoid this one by going to...

I'm thrilled to share that North Phoenix finally has a traditional Taiwanese food place! Conveniently located in a strip mall next to Little Caesar Pizza at 7th Street and Union Hill Drive, this new culinary gem boasts a pure white interior and welcoming Taiwanese staff ready to assist with your order. I decided to try the braised pork belly and popcorn chicken bento, as well as the braised pork bento. Both dishes were incredibly flavorful, reminiscent of mom's home-cooked meals, and came with streamed rice that was deliciously chewy—definitely superior to what I've had at many other Chinese restaurants. If you're nearby and have a craving for Taiwanese fast food, this spot is absolutely...