Monja Taiker

Felt like the quality improved after a long time of not going. Love the red grain pork or cha shu and the dry noodles were not bad. I have yet to try the wonton noodles again after the first time it though willing to give it a 2nd chance.

The last time I came here was in 2017, right before my 2nd son was born. After 4 years, the taste of these delicious foods remains the same, well of course except for the prices. I love their red bbq pork, so yummy. It reminds me of the one I ate in Singapore. Their portions are decent, my sons love them so much and told me to get it again next time. This time, I ordered the Monja BBQ pork rice, Taiwanese Sausage rice, BBQ pork w/ dry noodle, Popcorn chicken and Wanton soup. I told them no cilantro on all of them, but they forgot about the soup. I have to scoop out all the tiny bits of cilantro.

Not my cup of tea! I just don’t think this location is authentic. I mean, the portions were good but unfortunately, everything we had just wasn’t very tasty. What’s even worse? …I hate to point out this but the restaurant itself def needs a deep clean. *Warning: Be aware and do your math! They happened to charge more for the tip. *Sigh* Look carefully at your receipts, then you may know! Aw well!

While browsing through their menu, nothing really excited me. I just ended up ordering their Taiwanese sausage combo since that's always safe. I liked the dish only because I feel like you can't really mess it up. However, I wasn't too big of a fan of the vegetables on the side. The combo came with a drink too, all for $10, which didn't seem too bad. I don't see myself itching to come back, but if I were to, I would probably try their crispy pork since I was suggested that. IG: jkfoodaddie

Great Taiwanese food at affordable price point. Had the pork and rice combo along with lychee slush. Fast service and clean, spacious restaurant. Looking forwards to trying more stuff in the future

This place is good and popular for their red grain pork rice is like the Taiwanese pork chop crispness with the bbq pork. Moist, and tasty! Beef Dry Noodle is okay (there was no tomato? Maybe just for taste) and appetizer mix is okay, moist. This restaurant is located on the left side of the supermarket plaza.

This restaurant offers authentic Taipei food at a very reasonable price. For less than $6, you get a large bowl of rice packed with a braised egg, braised minced pork, veggies and flavored with the minced pork sauce. The special lunch menu, for less than $9, offers week day combo deals that you don't want to miss.

Very good food, large portions, the Popcorn chicken 🐔 🍗, beef noodle soup, Cha Shou and Taiwan BBQ are the favorites!!

Monja Taiker offers a variety of delicious dishes. I highly recommend the Popcorn Chicken or the Fried Chicken Steak. They're both very crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, complete with photo murals of a Taipei night market. The staff is friendly and helpful, making recommendations and ensuring a smooth dining experience. Don't forget to order the shaved ice at the end of your meal. They're very generous with the toppings. We got: - Combo D- Monja Red Grain Pork with Dry Noodle + black tea + bean curd with vegetable - F1: Takoyaki - C5: Spicy Wonton - E10: Stewed Pig Ear - F6 Fried Chicken Steak - G6 Brown Sugar with condensed milk shaved ice - Popcorn Chicken

I was craving for some Popcorn Chicken and Tempura and decided to order from Monja. This was a go-to for me when I was in middle/high school, but with all the new boba shops opening up, I honestly forgot about what a gem this place is. I placed an order on the phone, and the man I spoke to was very nice! He greeted me on the phone and switched to English when he noticed that I didn't speak any Chinese. He swiftly and politely took my order, and by the time I arrived the food/drinks came out. Talk about perfect timing! I ordered the Popcorn chicken, Fried Tempura, Green Tea and Bubble Black Tea. The drinks were perfect it wasn't watered down. The boba in the milk tea was soft and chewy. The food was the best part, the chicken was crispy and juicy, and perfectly seasoned. I do wish I ask for a little spice, but that's my fault as I forgot. The tempura has to be my favorite fried snack, a 10/10; Monja is the only place that gets the seasoning and the crispiness just right. I prefer a really crispy exterior when it comes to my tempura and it's always done right here! The interior is well decorated with plenty of seating! Also, just on my walk in to pick up my goodies, I noticed how clean the restaurant is. Here are some pictures of my goods....sorry, I devoured half of it before I thought to take some photos :P

The food is always fantastic. The popcorn chicken is the best in the area; we can't get popcorn chicken anywhere else because it's so good here. We also like to get the fried tofu, which comes with this yummy garlicky sauce. I also always order the ground pork with mushroom dry noodle. Service is decent; ordering to-go is really easy with their website too. We like this location better for the ambiance and more roomy seating.

Monja Taiker is a Taiwanese restaurant in the Square Plaza in Rosemead. It faces the main parking area and isn't in the food court by GW Supermarket. Combos here are pretty good, and you get a rice or noodle dish, a side, and a green or black tea. Monja Red Grain Pork Rice: The red grain pork is phenomenal! It's like an amped up char siu. This is really juicy, succulent sliced pork. The barbecue glaze is bright red, and the pork has also been fried, so it has crispy edges. This is simple comfort food, which also includes braised, minced pork on top of sticky rice accompanied by stewed cabbage. There are a couple of types of pickled vegetables. The pickled radish has a tasty dry rub that's not too salty. Parking: The lot is large with many spaces. Dining area: There are over a dozen tables, including many comfortable booths.

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Pretty darn good Taiwanese food. Large sized portions with even more food on the side if you come for lunch on a weekday. We got the minced meat on rice, a dish of A veggies (a lot of veggies) and popcorn chicken meal. Really good. Do get their bubble tea, I didn't even have to request less sugar and their original is already less. Parking is difficult though, it's really just waiting around til someone leaves, perhaps next time I'll park on the street. Great service. Large windows with view of strip mall. Large tables that can seat over 6 people. Will definitely come back again!

Bad quality meat. Dry and rubbery. The shave ice aloe tastes like it was old. Avoid this Taiwan place at all cost. Not authentic.

Our experience at Monja Taiker was mixed. The customer service stood out as exceptional, but unfortunately, the famous "Red Grain Pork" was overcooked, resulting in tougher meat. The pig ears lacked flavor, and the Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice had an excess of sauce. Despite the cooking misses, the excellent customer service left a positive impression.

4-star: Monja Red Grain Pork Rice It's served w/ little side dishes like stir fried cabbage (decent) minced pork (average) n this pre-cooked/pre refrigerated pickled radish (it taste old, not fresh). Over all the red grain pork is pretty tasty. Steamed rice could be cooked a bit more... it's pretty chewy tough. 4.5 -star: Flavor Soup: Traditional Taiwanese soup- 4 Chinese herbs cooked w/ pork stomach. Can taste a touch of alcohol mix in for this traditional recipe! I suppose the ownership is changed in this location...

Review for drinks only! It's been years since I have had monja taiker. I was nearby getting banh mi and decided to pop in to get a drink. I've only dined in once. But I have had their drinks many times. I got the black milk tea with boba. The drink was as creamy and delicious as I remember. There aren't many boba locations on this side of Garvey.

Great food variety and fast service. My favorite dish is their special red grain pork! Very tasty version of the classic BBQ pork that is breaded and fried. Ate all the food before taking a picture, but definitely you won't regret eating here for the great value and price! Even though the restaurant is in downtown Arcadia, there's always parking available. The seating is very homey and welcoming with two restrooms.

Delicious authentic Taiwanese food at a very reasonable price. This is my new go to spot for Taiwanese food whenever I pass by SGV. Recommend the braised/BBQ pork.

While the customer service at Monja Taiker was great . our journey fell short of expectations. The Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice had an overwhelming amount of sauce . The famous "Red Grain Pork" was overcooked, making the meat somewhat tough, and the pig ears lacked the desired flavor. Despite these disappointments, the attentive customer service added a bright spot to our dining experience.

This is one of my go-to restaurants for Taiwanese food!!! I am obsessed with their red grained pork. It has this bread crumb texture on the top of each piece so it's extra crispy. The veggies are a nice way to break up what would be a heavier meal. Good portion size. No frills restaurant, service is fast and quick but don't expect much else. You can find this restaurant in a very large plaza, so there's lots of parking.

Me and my boyfriend were in the area and one of the locals reccommended this spot AND WE LOVED IT!! This is a great value spot for Taiwanese street food. The staff are friendly and attentive and our food came out quickly. The food was so yummy and the portions are big! The place was pretty empty so there was no wait. What we ordered: Monka Red Grain Pork Rice 4 Flavor Noodle soup Popcorn Chicken Fried Pork Chop Worth the try if you are in the area!!

Service/wait: - came around 7PM with a party of 3 on a friday, no wait at all! - the workers were very attentive and quick to what we needed The food: - the food was delicious! I highly reccomend the red pork and chicken roll. Both were so flavorful and delicious! - the spicy and dry noodle was also good. I reccomend :) Lots of tables and seats!

Been here quite a few times. It's simple, but solidly good! Casual Taiwanese food classics such as fried pork chop that taste great and come with appreciated (and equally tasty) sides like minced pork rice, sauteed cabbage, and pickles. I could even just have a meal of the sides and would be pretty glad about it. The red grain pork is also a nice choice - it's pork that is lightly crusted with a slightly sweet breading that is unique - maybe they use a mochi-like rice flour instead of wheat? Not sure, but I like it! The dry noodles are pretty good, especially if you like garlic. Also: I hear Taiwanese folks like their cilantro. If you don't, maybe let the server know since it probably tops most orders. Service is very simple - paper plates are used, but it doesn't really affect the experience. Servers are friendly and helpful. I like that it's quiet and chill, and not super loud and busy. A reliable choice for when we want that yummy taste of Taiwan without driving too far. Also, the price is pretty good, but the food is still tasty, and the portions decent.

I thought I wrote a review at this location. Anyhow I like this bbq pork as it's typically juicy but today it was rather dry. Even the popcorn chicken tasted better for us today. It was my go to place during the pandemic and today I was in the neighborhood so I figured I'd choose this place. Service was efficient as I attempted to call a few times and I got a busy signal so I just walked in to place the order. I told them something was wrong with there phone and possibly lost business because of it. The place was dead with two people ahead of me waiting for their orders. The parking lot is plentiful as they share it with many businesses. Also parking is available outside on the streets as overflow. The restaurant is rather dark and needs more lighting because it's quite dull inside.

Randomly stumbled upon this place and their card system was down so had to pay cash. The workers were super nice and gave us two free teas for the inconvenience. First off, wow the food here is something else. I tried out the Monja red grain pork with rice and also with dry noodles and it's very unique. I've never seen a bbq pork being fried before but it's absolutely delicious. The dry noodles also hit, the noodles have a good texture and the overall flavors work so well. I would be back here again. Restaurant is pretty large with plenty of seats. Tons of parking outside as it's a shared lot.

The food here comes out pretty quick and the service is pretty good as well! Came here for lunch and there was enough space for my party of 8! The value of this place is incredible like you can get fried pork chop, a big bowl of noodles, and a drink for less than $20.00!!! The pork chop is super good and has a light fried exterior to it while the inside is juicy! The noodles however were kind of bland to me and I had to add a lot of chili sauce to give it more flavor! Overall, great lunch spot and certainly a place to get more bang for you buck!

We come here at least twice a month and we've never really deviated from our go-to dishes. We get A2 Monja Red Grain Pork with Rice, C5 Ground Pork Mushroom Dry Noodles, and a side of Fried Tempura. The Fried Tempura is straight from Taiwan. They are always so friendly, attentive, and we never have to wait long for our food. We've seen the owner a few times when we're there and he's such a nice guy. I lived in Taiwan for 1.5 years and their food just takes me back. Also the decor is on point!

This place is a hidden gem if you are looking for Taiwanese food. The red pork is the highlight here as not many other places do it with that same crispy texture that just goes so well with rice. Nothing fancy about the atmosphere and the servers are always very nice to answer any questions you'll have about the menu. I love that all the rice dishes come with small sides so you can balance out the flavors of the dish.

Nice place tucked off the path of main strip. It needs more attention because food is good and inexpensive. Their lunch combo is around $14 but it came with a lot of food. Three of us each ordered a combo. The combo came with a meat dish, a carb and a small plate of pickled veggie. The popcorn chicken combo is massive. The Monja pork taste like Chinese bbq pork slightly fried. We also had one deep fried pork chop combo. We all shared our meat plate and I was able to taste all three. Meat is super tender and juicy. The bowl of noodle is massive as well( there are several things to choose and I picked dry noodle). I can't finish it. At the end we split a shave ice with brown sugar dessert. We added a few toppings, it was good but they can be a bit more generous with the toppings. Overall it's good price for good food. One thing I have to pick on them is they don't serve you any water until you ask them. And it wasn't even busy that day.

So glad they re-opened after the pandemic. Fried chicken roll is still great. This time I tried their Monja noodle soup it's really tasty. The broth by itself is bland, but after mixing with ingredients (ground pork, cilantro, bean sprouts) it tastes amazing! They give you too much ramen noodle, enough to feed 2 hungry men. The Taiwanese fried crispy pork (a house specialty) is a hybrid of the Cantonese char siu and crispy roast pork. The thin slices are crispy, tender and highly addictive (no sauce needed).

This was a really great experience. Found parking in front of the restaurant and it had no wait time. We ordered the bbq grain rice dish, pork chop rice, chicken rolls, and I got a black tea. The food definitely caught me by surprise. The bbq pork looked amazing and tasted great. Albeit, it's very different from regular tasting bbq pork. They definitely prepare this in a very different way. The other foods were delicious also. The staff was nice and helpful with questions I had about the menu. This was a great find, and I'm sure I'll be back plenty of times!

Came here on Friday for lunch, Monja Taiker is located in a plaza next to a busy super market. My partner took me here and said he used to come here often with his friend for the lunch special. Although he said prices have increased over the years, the lunch special is still a good deal since you get an entree, a small side dish, and a drink for $13-$15. I ordered combo B which came with Ground Pork and rice. When it arrived, the portion was pretty generous...somehow I ended up finishing it and it kept me full until the morning as I didn't eat dinner that night. Overall I would come back if I was in the area again. Cards accepted.

I have been here for years. I've been a bit concerned because everytime I walk/drive by the place looks empty. I came here on a Saturday afternoon (prime lunch hours) and it was fairly empty. I was thinking maybe the food went downhill or maybe the service. To my surprise the food is as good as I remember and the service was pretty good. I know there's a lot of new restaurants around, but these 626 staples need more love!! Food: Fried rib noodle soup - Hearty pork broth with taiwanese battered riblets. Noodles in the soup taste like ramen. Love it! Tomato beef noodle soup - When they spend menu space to explain the process of making the soup, you know it's worth the order. It tasted like a tomato based taiwanese beef noodle soup. Definitely something I'd crave on a rainy day. Must try! Red pork - Taste like cantonese style bbq pork that was deep fried. I don't think I've had this anywhere else. Taste as good as I remember. Comes with ground pork sauce rice. Delicious! Service: The service was not amazing considering the place was a bit empty, but it wasn't bad either. I think the staff just needs a little motivation. Environment: The plaza looks old and run down. The interior of this restaurant looks a bit run down as well. It is not horrible, but I did notice broken pieces and stains here and there. The parking lot is tight and during busy hours might be hard to find parking. Price: Very well priced for the style and amount of food you get. Food: 5 Service: 4 Environment: 4 Price: 4

This place used to be one of my go-to spots in San Gabriel/Rosemead. However, their portions for the actual dish has gotten smaller and the rice/noodle portion has gotten bigger. The prices has also increased. However, the taste is pretty consistent. The chicken roll and the red grain pork are definitely their staple dishes. You can get it over rice, dry noodle or noodle soup. The pork is succulent and juicy on the inside and a crispy crunch of saltiness on the outer layer. The chicken roll is delicious! It's a bean curd wrapping over chicken meatball. Parking is ample in this shopping plaza.

They're known for their monja red grain pork rice and I can definitely see why! You really can't get anything similar anywhere else, it's similar to BBQ pork but a whole different level with the breading. It's not overwhelming and salty but fragrant, and the meat is always fresh and tender. I've never tried anything else here but it's hard to when their signature dish is delicious!

Came for lunch and got a very filling lunch combo. You only get to choose from a couple basic noodle options for the combo, but still worth it. Service was alright. I would avoid trying to park in their lot if you can because it got absurdly busy when I went.

Was craving taiwanese and decided to order Monja Taiker from UberEATS and it totally hit the spot. Ordered 3 items, the house special red pork rice, popcorn chicken rice, and mixed stew item appetizer (which came as spicy without spice level selection online). I would recommend all 3. Portions are generous with the rice, protein and two sides. The surprise of the day was the stewed veggies and sides in the rice plates themselves. That was the real test of authenticity and quality. 白菜滷和菜脯加蔭豉太道地了！ As if I was buying bento in Taipei. Will definitely be a repeat customer to try some of the other taiwanese items that you rarely see at local restaurants. Lastly, the penmanship was too beautiful and I couldn't resist sharing a picture of our order. It is a disappearing art form in the digital age!

Food: I got the Combo D Monja Red Grain Pork with soup noodles. It was really good but I didn't know there would be a ginormous pile of bean sprouts hidden under the noodles. I personally would like it more if there were less bean sprouts. I didn't know what I was expecting from the Red grain pork, but when I took a bite, instant satisfaction! We also got the popcorn chicken and that was delicious as well! We went on a Monday afternoon and it still took us a little bit to find parking. The lot is shared with a market and other food places. The restaurant itself, didn't have too many people in there.

I love getting takeout from Monja for their lunch combo when I'm craving Taiwanese food on a weekday. I highly recommend their red grain pork, popcorn chicken, and dry noodle. I've been getting those for years and they are consistently delicious. Their popcorn chicken is by default non-spicy, so you'll need to let them know your spicy level of you want to add spice. Dried noodle comes with minced pork and lots of bean sprouts on the bottom so make sure you mix it well. Since I usually get the dish as takeout, I will dump it into a bigger bowl at home to make sure it's mixed well. Occasionally I'll go during their happy hour (2-6pm) to get popcorn chicken and fried tofu combo, but I'm always disappointed by their fried tofu wishing that it would be crispier and more flavorful. However the sauce that comes with the tofu saves it a little. Overall this place is a gem for Taiwanese food when considering the price, portion, and quality. And that is coming from a Taiwanese person who grew up eating Taiwanese food!

Lunch specials are very generous portions and come with option of black tea or green tea. This popcorn chicken I ordered separately and it was SOOO good fresh. Quick service and went on a weekday so no wait. Plenty of tables dining and easy to find parking in a plaza. If you're in the area, I recommend, tons of different options on their menu so I look forward to returning to try other items!

Came here for dinner and the service was fast and courteous. The pictures in the menu need a label that correspond to what is on the list. But the red grain noodle I ordered was great. The umami comes through but the char siu wasn't very crispy as some people advertised. I guess because it was maybe dinner time?

Always a good place to get lunch or snack. They have lunch specials that include drinks, and portions are huge.

Food was excellent! Very tasty and delicious! Must get their famous Monja Pork Dry Noodle or Rice since they have a unique kind of fried chashu I've never seen done anywhere else before! It tastes so good, I'd definitely come back! The service was also good, because they were efficient, tried their hardest with serving us despite their limited English speaking skills, and they were also informative on letting us know that their card system was down when it happened 10min before we got there, as soon as we sat down before we commit to sitting and eating there. Thankfully, we had enough cash to eat there and felt that this place exceeded our expectations by miles. They even gave us some free teas for the inconvenience of not being able to pay by card. Will definitely come back again!

Typically not a fan of red pork, but this place makes it differently. It's so crispy all around. The rice plate is a very nice combo. Lots of food and all delicious. The mushroom dry noodle is pretty good too. Very big serving. A tad too much beansprout for my taste, but it does give a nice crunch at every bite. Staffs are nice. They serve the food fast. Place is nice and clean.

During a recent trip to Los Angeles we stopped into Monja Taiker for Taiwanese food. Located in a large shopping center on the corner of Garvey and San Gabriel Blvd. the restaurant is much bigger then the one in Rowland Heights. We ordered the following items: Lunch combo with the Hakka meat loaf, 3.5 stars The meat patty has preserved veggies. Beef noodle Soup 3.5 star super tender beef but the broth was bland. The thicker noodles were a bit over cooked. Shaved ice dessert 4 stars pick from 4 toppings. Huge portions Service was good and fulfilled requests. Plenty of parking

Definitely one of my go to spots for quick and cheap Taiwanese food! My friends and I each got a main and split two sides. Their popcorn chicken always hits the spot. I always get the dry noodles and ask for a side of chili oil! One other note - their Yelp says they close at 9:30, but when we went they closed at 9. Be sure to check with them if you plan to have a late dinner! This location is so spacious but it was surprisingly empty. I definitely recommend going to support this local business!

I'll change my review when I give them another try maybe in the restaurant, but I got 2 noodles via takeout. I got the Taiwanese dry noodle and the spicy dry noodle (mild). They came in takeout bowls and were decently hot. They smelled amazing but it felt like there was very little sauce for the amount of noodle. We tried to mix thoroughly and my partner and I agreed that it almost tasted like nothing...and both noodles tasted similar. Eep, and we paid over 20 dollars each for 2 bland noodle entrees. The restaurant menu looks nice though because you can get boba there too. Staff was friendly at pick-up.

came here 1 hour before closing. ordered their famous red meat bento, soup, and steamed veggie. i must say the food was plain nothing to special. really disappointed in the food taste since suppose to be authentic taiwanese food. no boba drinks either since sold out they said. the seating was good no complaints there. overall, will not be back or refer friends to go unless they improve the food taste!

My girlfriend introduced me to Monja Taiker when we were in the area. I was instantly hooked the moment I tried their E1. Monja Red Grain Pork. Absolutely amazing stuff, the best pork and rice I've ever had in LA. Reasonably priced as well with a relatively large portion. Super good value for money. Parking was easy. The service was excellent. Went during lunch hour so it was not too crowded, a pretty casual ambiance. I can't say enough good things about this place. Please definitely try this place out if you haven't.

I remember coming here before and i love their red pork so much. I havent been here for many years now and finally coming back. I ordered the red grain pork dry noodle and my husband got the Taiwanese sausage rice. Red grain pork with dry noodle- this is my go to item that I order. The red pork is the best 5/5! The noodle was very overcooked and don't be fooled that you got alot of noodles in your bowl. Half of the bowl on the bottom are bean sprouts. next time I would ask for less. It was too much. Taiwanese sausage rice- The sausage looks different than other Taiwanese sausage we had. The taste is similar besides the look. It's a decent dish but not the best taiwainese sausage we had. Overall a great place if you want something quick but have a decent meal.

The food was great. All the Taiwanese staples. I had the fried pork chop with rice. The pork chop was crispy outside and juice on the inside. The place was clean. The city and shopping center that this location is in, south San Gabriel is getting to be run down.

Still as tasty as before but the portion is smaller . The waiters are all nice. Easy to find parking .

Very disappointing. The food and water were served in cardboard and plastic, which made it very unappetizing. We didn't have soup spoons for our noodle soup. The portions are small, and the beef noodle soup was very plain and tasteless. They didn't have a working bathroom, so we had to walk to the food court next door. We won't be coming back again.

One of my fav places to come get food. I love the ambiance on the inside filled w visuals of tapei! The lunch special is what really gets me here though. It's such a great price for all the food you get and taste so good!

We love this place. Not sure why it's not busier. The red grain pork is a must. You can get it with rice or with noodles or just the pork if that's how you roll. Our other favorites here are the dry noodles, sausage rice and popcorn chicken. We basically a combination of those dishes every time we go. Service is good for an Asian place. Plenty of parking and it's located next to an Asian market and other restaurants too if you want to do some shopping or grab dessert after.

the chicken is not crispy at all, dark brown, should be golden fresh, the waitress doesn't care when i called back let them know the issue