Blue Magpie

I'm so excited about this new gem - Blue Magpie has completely won me over! This Taiwanese fusion restaurant just opened, and I love its fresh take on traditional dishes. We went along with our two toddlers and the staff were so accommodating by setting up the high chairs, even bringing out kid friendly utensils without being asked. Despite being fine dining, the entire staff were attentive to our kids' needs and adjusted dishes just for us. I absolutely loved the Century Noodles - savory bouncy bites of egg with chewy noodles - our kids really enjoyed this dish as well. The Avocado Tofu Salad was a total hit with adults - light, creamy, and delicious and the Cold Noodles with poached egg was another favorite, but the Cabbage Casserole honestly blew me away - unexpectedly rich and satisfying, I could enjoy it every day. The ambiance is stylish yet cozy and the decor is stunning. The space is truly beautifully designed, and every detail in the restaurant feels intentional. The staff is warm and welcoming and happy to help with any questions and they were so good with two squirmy loud toddlers. You can tell there's real care and thought in the ingredients and presentation. It's such a fresh concept, and I'm already looking forward to going back and trying more. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Taiwanese food - or is ready to fall in love with it.

I really wanted to like Blue Magpie, and perhaps because my hopes were so high, my disappointment was greater. I don't usually leave a review (especially a negative one) for a new place, but I am hoping the restaurant will see this feedback and improve. First - all the stuff that was great: beautiful restaurant, very chic and inviting. The staff was great, from the host/hostess to servers. Easily 5 stars for service and atmosphere. What needs major work: the food. First of all, the price (at least the dinner menu) is very high - that's not a problem if the dishes are worthwhile, but Blue Magpie's are not. We ordered Napa Casserole ($35), Fermented Rice Short Ribs ($60), Popcorn Chicken ($27), and Sesame Oil Chicken Rice ($45). The Napa Casserole: the cabbage was bland and flavorless, and my poor parents couldn't even chew through the cabbage and ended up having to spit it out. The Chinese description says it's baked cabbage, which is a traditional dish I knew of and this tasted nothing like it. The only char is the server bringing a torch to scorch a bit of cheese on top. I asked our server about this, and he said the cabbage is blanched and then the sauce is poured on top. This was not a good dish and they should remove it from the menu until they refine the recipe. Our server returned and said the kitchen offered to redo it, but at that point we were already done with our meal and it didn't sound like they were going to prepare it any differently so there was no point. The short rib had some good flavor and overall tasty, but I would say more than 1/3 of this was just fat. While I am in the camp of some slight fat on meat makes it taste better, at $60, there needs to be more lean meat. The popcorn chicken and sesame oil chicken rice were actually fine, but I wouldn't go back just for those dishes especially at those prices. In Arcadia - or SGV in general - there are so many authentic Taiwanese restaurants that serve these two dishes at a fraction of the cost, so they need to be much better than just fine. The food overall is 2-3 stars, but because of that Napa Casserole dish (that deserves 0 stars) I'm scoring them at a 2. I'm a fan of upscale dining, and I was excited to see Blue Magpie attempt this with Taiwanese food, but a lot more work is needed here. Hopefully they can find the right balance on price and quality soon, otherwise they will get only curious one-time customers, and that's not sustainable as a business.

Nice decor inside, but it gets really loud when people are talking. Food was tasty, but my mom and I got diarrhea 😕 I felt it right after eating. My mom went after we got home. Menu items are a bit limited since they just opened. Hope they add a few more dishes. Kinda pricy though.

Blue Magpie in Arcadia is a fresh addition to the Taiwanese dining scene and an absolute must-visit. The menu keeps things straightforward but doesn’t skimp on flavor. We didn’t get to try everything, but their signature boba tea with thick milk foam was the star of the show—smooth, creamy, and straight-up reminiscent of Taiwan’s best. The street food chicken sandwich was another hit, with juicy, flavorful meat tucked into crunchy French bread that added just the right texture. For our main, we went with the popular steak and egg. It was decent, but the steak itself was a letdown—tough with too many tendons, making it a chore to chew. For the priciest dish on the menu, they might want to consider a better cut. On the flip side, the service was stellar—super friendly staff who made the experience warm and welcoming. The decor’s a vibe too, with a sleek bar and great lighting that set a cozy yet modern mood. Parking’s convenient out back. Blue Magpie’s definitely shaking up the local Taiwanese food scene and worth checking out.

Newest fine dinning sensation in SGV , Los Angeles! First all the goodies who love Chinese food … This is a Taiwanese fine dining gourmet kind of dishes.. different than Cantonese or Sichuan or Chendu … we ordered all their favorite: lobster, pork belly, steam fish, steak, mala pop corn chicken and their cold cut chicken are some of favorite.. oh , and don’t forget their Milk tea boba.. they may sound familiar but cones with a twist! So come and t find out..

Blue Bagpie is a great spot if you’re looking for Taiwanese dishes you don’t usually find at your average Chinese restaurant. The food was well-prepared and really tasty — it definitely brought back some nostalgic flavors. Service was solid. The staff was friendly and eager to help. Just a heads-up: not every server speaks fluent Chinese, but if you need to speak Chinese, just ask — they’ll make sure someone who can helps you out. The atmosphere is cozy and modern, with a big bar area and dim lighting that gives it a relaxed, intimate vibe. It’s not a big space, and the tables are on the smaller side, so it feels like they’re geared more toward small parties and a finer dining experience. Overall, a very enjoyable meal and a place worth checking out if you’re craving something different and authentically Taiwanese.

The restaurant is trying to be inventive with presentation and mixing classic Taiwanese flavor with westernized bistro vibe. We came for brunch on Sunday. The decor was cute and service was attentive. But the flavors are lacking in complexity. The four noodle dishes we ordered were soggy and overly sauced. The three-cup chicken noodles was more siracha than basil or soy chicken flavor. The other noodles dishes were very carb and light on protein, especially considering the price. Definitely get the pork chop or lobster sandwich over any noodle dishes.

There’s room for improvement as it just opened. For the price point I expected a cleaner taste (ie less oily) and more meat and vegetables. Most of the dishes are carb (pasta and rice) heavy which surprised me. Biggest issue I should not be hearing the back kitchen conversation from dining area. It ruined the luxury vibe when I’m the only one there. Please double door and add noise dampening foam between kitchen and dining area. Also please have regulars tea available to customers. The ambiance and decor is beautiful to look at and service was on point to match the ambiance.