Good To Eat
Taiwanese restaurant · Emeryville ·
Taiwanese fare, fried chicken, vegan dishes, beer options
Taiwanese fare, fried chicken, vegan dishes, beer options
"Taiwanese-style dumplings can be difficult to find in the Bay Area, but Good to Eat Dumplings is doing what it can to change that fact. The menu changes frequently, but the move is to order any of the dumplings to start and then add on some seasonal vegetables and noodles as well. If it’s difficult to decide, or if you want to try as many dishes as possible from chef Tony Tung, the restaurant offers a monthly “ja ban bae” tasting menu (reservations required) — assuming you can land a spot before it sells out." - Dianne de Guzman
"After many years operating as a pop-up, this Taiwanese-inspired restaurant has put down roots in Emeryville. The vibe is always good, plus there’s draft beer and a rotating menu features items like elongated potstickers and Taiwanese dishes like street-style grilled tofu. The restaurant incorporates many seasonal, locally grown Asian vegetables and herbs. The restaurant added a multicourse tasting menu, which tends to sell out quickly, showcasing chef Tony Tung’s cooking." - Dianne de Guzman
"After staff tipped me off, I ordered the new hot pot featuring 11‑month‑fermented Napa cabbage at its peak: a tart, delicate broth studded with daikon rounds, Napa cabbage, tofu squares, scallion‑flecked meatballs, beech mushrooms, and ribbons of tender pork. A side of fu‑ru (fermented bean curd) punched up the umami; I left with leftovers and a cozy, winter-weather-perfect bowl." - Eater Staff
"I enjoy modern Taiwanese small plates here in Emeryville, including night-market-style grilled squid and lu rou fan (minced pork over rice)." - Momo Chang
"The Taiwanese pop-up went permanent in Emeryville with a limited dumpling-focused menu and plans to expand offerings and days of operation as the owners settle in." - Paolo Bicchieri