Taipei 101

We were visiting Raleigh and came here because it was highly recommended by our friends. Overall it was pretty good once we got over the fact that it was definitely not Taiwanese (made apparent when we looked at the menu), despite them choosing to name the restaurant Taipei 101. The main disappointment in the food was that the Peking duck was not Peking duck, it was more like a regular roast duck, and it was a little dry. The buns were tiny and clearly packaged/frozen and a little freezer-burned because the bottoms were all hard. Maybe this was just not a popular dish. As far as the other food, it was all pretty good! The beef scallion pancake was crispy. The spicy boiled fish was the main attraction and the most popular dish on the table. We got the jellyfish cucumber appetizer, and it was just right to cool down the spicy stuff. We also had the cumin lamb, beef flat noodles, and some veggies. They were all great. I'd come back, but I wouldn't order the duck again.

Food is good. Few improvement could make it even better: Sweet & Sour chicken is too sour, little too much on white vinegar. Walnut Shrimp using a whole shrimp is typical in other restaurants but here they cut the shrimp into smaller piece. scallion beef pancake, beef is less than typical. Overall, this is a good restaurant with good service & food. Definitely will go again.

We have a feast at Taipei 101!! If you’re looking for bold flavors, spice, and a variety of textures, this place delivers. The spread we had featured crispy, spicy fried fish and chicken tossed with dried chili peppers, a flavorful lamb stir-fry, silky tofu with a light batter, and a bubbling hot pot filled with tender meat and vegetables in a rich, chili-laden broth. The standout dish was the crispy fried fish—perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a numbing heat from Sichuan peppercorns. The fried chicken had a similar preparation and was equally addictive. The tofu dish provided a nice contrast with its mild flavor and soft texture. The hot pot was hearty, comforting, and packed with umami. The food was fantastic with well-balanced spice and deep flavors., if you happen to be in downtown Cary this spot is worth checking out!

Having been to Taiwan, Taipei 101 serves authentic, delicious food. The beef noodle soup reminds me of the ones they serve in Taipei. For this review, I came in around 4pm and it was pretty empty and it looks like they were prepping for a big order. Service was fast and people were nice. Great spot for authentic Taiwanese food!

First time trying this place and we will be going back! Everything was delicious! The portions are shareable, service was quick once we got seated, and the servers were polite. We did wait a little while to be seated but that can be overlooked based on the other positives We ordered Singapore Noodles, Pad Thai, General Tsos Chicken (w/ fried rice), two eggs rolls, and an order of egg drop soup. I would recommend trying all dishes as they were equally tasty!

We tried Taipei 101 and ordered the Eggplant Garlic, Braised Veg Mushroom, and a small Egg Fried Rice. The eggplant dish was definitely the highlight—rich, flavorful, and well-prepared. The mushroom dish, however, was a bit disappointing—rubbery texture and lacked flavor. The fried rice was decent, I’d give it a 7/10. Service was good though—friendly and attentive staff. Overall, a mixed experience but worth a try for the eggplant alone.

This place serves very fresh and authentic Chinese food. I enjoyed the scallion pancakes with beef, beef chow fun, and the toothpick lamb (just be wary of the toothpicks). The services was quick and helpful and I will definitely be back for more!

I remember eating here a couple times when I was at Duke, but 3 years after graduating I visited NC again and decided to come here and it’s some of the best Chinese food I’ve had…seriously! Portions are huge, service is so friendly! Highly recommend the spicy boiled fish and the scallion beef. Places like this make me miss NC! Will definitely be back whenever I’m in town again :)

Their Taiwanese food was spicy, authentic, and excellent. My only issue was the food was very salty! We ended up packing the leftovers - it tasted much better the next day. The scallion beef pancake, griddle chicken, and cumin lamb were delicious! Dan dan noodles were okay.

A solid Chinese food choice, and the authenticity is clear in their dishes. The service is fast and attentive. The food is quite rich and full of flavor. The Dan Dan noodles and the scallion beef pancake were delicious. The hubs tried the special fried rice also and loved it. I was stuffed, as the portions were great and we had leftovers. Although, it's located in a bustling area, there's a parking lot and street parking available.

Taipei 101 is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Whenever I get a craving for Szechuan food, I immediately head over! The best thing to get here is the Spicy Stir Fry. It's a delicious, tongue-numbing stir fry of beef, potato, lotus root, seaweed, and shrimp. It comes in a massive portion so be prepared to split it! If you're feeling like getting a smaller entree, their Cumin Lamb or Deep Fried Garlic Pork Ribs are also really good. Their Scallion Roasted Beef Pancake Roll, Boiled Chicken with Szechuan Chili Oil, and Beef Filet with Tripe are good for appetizers/sides. For vegetables, I love getting their Chinese vegetable which chopped garlic and dry-sauteed green beans. Go check them out for some authentic Szechuan food!

Large portions! Too much for the two of us, so I'm glad we only ordered two dishes and there was a lot of leftovers to take home. Oh and the food is really tasty. We ordered the Pork Belly and the Griddle Chicken. The Pork Nelly was delicious. I don't think I've ever had "Griddle" anything and don't know how to describe this dish. It's not stir fry. Maybe it's braised chicken with thinly sliced potatoes in this dish. It's enough for a while family! We must have gone early enough as it wasn't crowded at all. The service was pretty good and our order arrived fairly quickly. I will for sure be back to try other dishes here.

This is definitely not our first visit here, more than 5 times. I can't say anything negative about the food, excellent ! But, the service is not the greatest. We were seated and gave our order and we were never checked on again until we had to signal our server. If it was not for the great food I would not come here when I'm in the area.

This restaurant was recommended to us by a couple of friends. We decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did! The amount of food you get for the price is excellent but what beats everything is the taste and how often the staff walked by to make sure that we had everything we needed without being intrusive.! Everything we ate was seasoned very very well! I would totally recommend this restaurant to my friends. We ordered general Tso chicken. We also ordered hot sour soup and Mongolian beef and by accident we were brought Mongolian chicken. We had zero complaints! We will definitely be putting this on our list of restaurants to keep visiting.

My husband kept talking about how great this place was for authentic Taiwanese, and he was right! They have so many options if you're feeling chicken or pork or are vegetarian. You can also adjust spice levels if needed (we love spicy in our house, hehe)! We ordered the green beans (a must have for me), the stir fried chicken with lotus root, and the spicy crispy fish. We also got the wonton soup but forgot to take a picture before devouring. Oops. All of the food was delicious and comes with unlimited rice! The staff was also very friendly and helpful if you have questions. 10/10 - would def recommend to anyone who loves spicy food!!

In my opinion, this is the best casual Chinese spot in the area. Their food never disappoints and the line is always out the door for a table when we come to eat or pick up an order. The restaurant stays busy and there's a good reason why. It's located in a great location in downtown Cary near other bars, ice cream spots, the park, a movie theater, and more if you want to grab dinner and do something after. My absolute favorite item here is the shrimp ho fun. It is soooo tasty and I get it every single time we order from here. Other favorites that we get is their general tso chicken and chicken and shrimp fried rice. I've gotten their chong qing spicy chicken a couple of times because it seems to be a popular dish there but it's just too crispy for me. Be sure to ask for the spice level you desire because we realize some food was coming out spicy if we didn't say we wanted it mild or medium. I come here EVERY time I want some chinese carryout and am always satisfied.

Taipei101 is one of my top 3 restaurants in the triangle. I am absolutely enamoured with the food here. The green beans and cumin beef are my go-to dishes, and they never disappoint. The service is professional and prompt. The ambiance is relaxed and laid-back yet still gives a classy aura. For Chinese food and casual dining on the finer side, I recommend this place.

Wowwwow! If you haven't had authentic Taiwanese food before I think this is a great start. Lots of schezuan influenced dishes, we were able to ask for less spice and it just hit the spot! Highly recommend their spicy fried fish and Chong qing chicken. The chicken was truly the star of the show! The Peking duck with bao was decent I've just had better. To add some greens we got sautéed string beans and it was just a perfect pairing with our dishes! Will definitely be back! Service was kind and quick. Decor was inviting and classic.

Hate that it's all the way in Cary, but I'm so grateful to have some really solid Chinese restaurants in the triangle. I stopped in for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The menu was more expansive than I expected. Portions were also quite generous for the price, so we left with enough leftovers for another 2 meals. Soup dumplings were actually handmade rather than frozen. The skin was a little thick, but good flavor. Comes with black vinegar, but not ginger slices. The vegetables with garlic appeared to be yu-choy and were prepared perfectly, with lots of garlic. Spicy crispy fish arrived hot and crispy, with a light fluffy interior. Seasoning was a little bland and could've been spicier as well, but I appreciate that the dish was not too greasy. The Beijing duck with steamed buns was such a good value. It could easily feed 2 ppl by itself. Skin's not super crispy nor served separated from the meat, but I didn't mind at all. I do prefer thin pancakes for peking duck though. You only get 5 buns and a tiny amount of spring onion, but we were able to request more without a problem. Super satisfied with our meal and can't wait to come back to try out more of the menu (definitely eyeing those drypot dishes).

Nice clean interior. Was not busy when we went so we were seated promptly at a booth. Staff was nice. Enjoyed the soup dumplings. The mapo tofu was painfully spicy for me.

I normally took a lot more pictures of my food, but I forgot because either I am too hungry or it looks too good. The Braised pork tasted excellent more or sweet side but tasted great. The veggie stir fried is awesome, just brought out the natural flavor of the veggies. I love the Japanese tofu, crispy on the outside soft like eggs in the inside. The best is the Beef Chow Fun, it doesn't look much but it tasted excellent and full of flavor, the noodles doesn't look salty from lack of soy sauce but it is great because of great Wok Hei to brought a out all the flavor. The service is good. The building seems to be older but still clean inside. I don't like the parking situation, it is just hard to park too much traffic going on .

Great spot for Chinese. They're kid friendly - we brought a toddler and a baby and they were able to accommodate us easily.

Came here with friends before and have always enjoyed the food. Relatively authentic! Parking is the only issue I have, but everything else is good. The scallion beef is super tasty and savory. The egg tofu is soft and delicious as well!

I've tried several items in the menu after being referred by a friend and enjoyed everything I have ordered so far. The food is fresh and delicious. I have only taken the food to go but the service was consistent and friendly every time. We will continue to get food from Taipei 101 when we are in the area!

This is the most authentic restaurant I have tried in the area and it was delicious. I got the chicken griddle, which was very tasty and came in a generous portion. I brought leftovers home to my husband, and he was also very impressed. The service was exceptional and the ambience was simple, but very nice.

We got soup dumplings, steamed dumplings, scallion pancakes, and orange chicken. The food doesn't come out all at once but we shared all our dishes so it worked out great. We did have to stand and wait in the crowded entrance for about 40 minutes until we were seated -- we went at 6pm on a Saturday and it was very busy. But they brought out the food very quickly and had great service. I don't usually like Chinese food but this place hits different. The orange chicken was juicy, tender, and crispy in all the right places. The dumplings were yummy and the pancakes crispy and thick. It was worth the wait.

This food Chinese was the worst I've had The scallion pancakes had literally one scallion in each pancake I sent them back and the server said that's the way they make them The lo mein was supposed to be vegetable It had a few shredded carrots, a few scallions and a few pieces of broccoli It had no flavor and was very salty We also ordered the eggplant and basil The sauce was thick and gooey and tasted like sugar I honestly don't know how anyone can say this is authentic We tried this place ten years ago and it certainly has gone down

I am updating my review to this place as of Dec 2024. My family has been eating in and taking out from this place for the past several years. It took us a few visits to find out our favorite dishes (griddle, cumin lamp, Japanese style tofu as example). Now it is our favourite place to eat or get food home. It is tasty, and fast (which is important when you have kids). We are really happy to have this option close to our house.

The food was really good. We went with a friend who is Chinese and she ordered for the whole table. We got 14 different plates of food. I would recommend the 'Squirrel Fish' it's fried fish served in a sweet sauce. The eggplant was also good and our favorite were the greens with garlic. Excellent. The dumplings aren't worth it. The dough was too thick. And the service wasn't great. But overall we had an enjoyable experience.

The worst customer service I have ever received in a restaurant. Couldn't tell you how the food is because WE NEVER GOT ANY SERVED! Sat there for two hours and had to beg to get the soup. They acted like it was our fault. Tried to talk to a manager but no one would take responsibility just kept sending us to someone else. They gave us a $20 gift certificate for a party of nine who never got to eat. People around us were getting service. We had three small children who were getting very restless and part of our group ended up leaving. Very disappointed.

Waited 2 hours after being seated and watched countless tables who were sat after us receive their food to find out after asking multiple times that they no longer had my order. Asked for a manager and was deferred to 3 different people telling me the next was the manager. Possibly the worst service I've ever had.

Excellent food. The griddle with tofu is amazing. Scallion pancakes are good as well and come with a nice sauce. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly service.

Great tasting Chinese food! We ordered takeout, but I imagine it tasting even better if we would had ate inside. We ordered the Chong Qing Spicy Chicken (def recommend this!), dry-sauteed green beans, Chinese Braised Pork (also a hit!), cashew chicken & broccoli & beef (we liked the broccolli beef better than the cashew chicken- that was a little bland but good for the kids nonetheless!) and Chicken lo mein (which was tasty!) would definitely eat here again!

It took us an hour and a half to get our soup them 2/9 people decided they weren't waiting any longer and they left and our waiter took that to cancel our entire order and then we got the so called "manager" and then she said she would give us a coupon and them only gave us a $20.00 for NINE people to spilt and then we left. HIGHLY do NOT recommend

Quite delicious. Well made. We are coming back. Wish there was more parking. Dim sum was the main reason we came, and because of raving recommendations.

I generally really enjoy this location. It has been my family go to location when we want to dine out for the past few years. Our last visit 31Jul2024 felt lacking. We ate what we ordered and did not complain but we felt as the food quality has diminished. The service felt rushed , no checked for more water, had to ask for rice with the entrees (group of 4 that ordered 4 entrees) and had to request rice with it. One of the entrees was not as shown on the menu to the Pooh t that we were not sure if what we ordered was what was delivered.

Called in for an takeout online through their website. Sent a confirmation to my phone right away after I placed the order. However they don't send text to you when the order is ready. Also, the lady behind the counter seems a bit cold, not very friendly. They're located in Cary downtown. The area is nice and cute. They have a parking area outside of the restaurant. Ambiance inside is nothing very special. The griddle streaky beef had decent flavor but more than half of the dish is potato. A bit disappointed for that price.

Quaint Chinese restaurant in downtown Cary. Walked here with a friend to enjoy the beginning of spring and get some good food. My friend said this was her parent's favorite Chinese American restaurant so we had to check it out. There's plenty of seating and it was pretty packed for lunch: always a good sign. This is where we deviated, instead of ordering from Chinese American menu, we went more traditional and ordered a beef and a pork dish. I honestly wasn't super impressed with these dishes, they were tasty but fell short of the expectations given for the other menu. Would come back to try the other side. Chinese Braised Pork: A soya based flavor profile of braised pork belly served with some Bok choy cooked separately to provide a contrasting crunch. The dish had a good flavor, but the pork texture was a bit strange. I think it was reheated from the freezer, I'm not entirely sure. I wanted to love the dish, but the freshness of the meat was questionable. Griddle Beef with mixed veggies: This is a meat and potatoes entry point into branching out to traditional Chinese fare, but adjacent enough to be familiar to most Americans. It was a tasty dish, but not fit for spring. Would order on a different occasion like after going to the gym or in the winter. Had potatoes, onions, lotus root, and celery. The contrasting crispness of the vegetables paired well with the heartiness of the starches. My only complaint is that I wish it had more beef. Beautiful part of town: after eating, one could walk about and think about getting a dessert or just enjoy the revitalize outdoor areas. Would consider coming back with mom and dad and maybe order a General Tso's or something else.

Ordered the braised pork belly and vegetable chow fun. Flavor was authentic. Ask for spicy chili oil to kick it up a notch!

Great, authentic food with large portions. The biggest downside of this place is the lack of parking. It's so off putting that sometimes we don't even bother to get takeout because we can't find parking to run in and grab the food.

Highly recommend. Incredible food, speedily served. Best when eating family style. We ordered the soup dumplings, scallion beef pancakes, Peking duck, pork ribs with garlic, dry-sautéed green beans, and Chinese vegetables with garlic. The portions are substantial and the prices extremely reasonable. It's 30 minutes from where I live, but I will gladly make that trip again.

Bad, Bad, Bad!!!! All i can say is that all the talent must have decided to leave when this place was shut down for awhile. Long line to get in..... i get it is a saturday evening so i waited. We sat down and i ordered a spring roll. Each order only has one on the dish so it is a premium item. What i got when i bit into it was some mushy wet dribble that rolled down my chin. WTH!!!! Complete disaster. I told the owners wife who said something to a server there. I am unsure about the conversation as i dont understand the language. I GOT CHARGED FULL PRICE FOR SOME CRAP I DID NOT EAT. I gave it back to them and showed them. They still charged me. Bad, Bad, Bad

I had the veggie lo mein and it was the best I have ever had. The portions were large. The staff was very attentive! Will definitely go back.

Authentic Chinese Restaurant!!! We ate there a lot almost ten years ago!! The steaming dumplings are my daughter's favorite, must order for her. The best in Cary downtown.

Incredibly authentic Chinese food. I was introduced to it by a Chinese friend and had a fabulous meal. I don't know if I would go there If I weren't accompanied by somebody who spoke Mandarin or Cantonese! (I'm sure that they have waiters that can speak English!) But to the point, it was extremely delicious, and as I was born in Hong Kong and lived there for fifteen years, it was especially nice to have something authentic!!

Fantastic as always. I've been coming here for years since my parents like it, and it's good to see gen z (Asians and non Asians alike!) enjoy the food here. Service: food comes out insanely quick and hot, literally 5 minutes after you order Atmosphere: something about that comforting lighting gives it a diner, mom and pop like feel that will allow you to enjoy this dining experience even if you are eating alone!! (I see people do it often here the food is just too good.) Authenticity: they have something for everyone, numbing mala spice dishes (just enough for heat without compromising flavor), dim sum, Taiwanese street food, veg friendly, even their Americanized food is good! Portions: huge, 2 apps and 2 dishes sufficed for us. I've been told you get more food if you dine in but I can't verify. Fave dishes: Basil tofu: braised yet so silky Spicy crispy fish XLB: checks off all boxes yet tasted homemade in a comfort food kind of way Beef scallion pancake Szechuan green beans: there are actually other restaurants in the area where you can find these done well but still enjoyable! Griddle chicken: a joy to eat. Mala dry pot like mixture of potatoes, tender crispy chicken, lotus root and onion. Will feed you for days.

My favorite authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant, hands down and no comparison. This place is always clean and service is impeccable. I get the beef pancake roll, stir fried green beans and cumin lamb normally but I have had a lot of other things there that always perfect. One of their stars is the crispy fried fish that seasoned perfectly with so many delicious spices! It's a must visit if you are in the area!!!!

I didn't really enjoy most of the food here to be honest, but I don't want to give less than 3 stars because it just wasn't for my taste buds but it wasn't the worst experience either . Everything was too sweet for me, even the dishes that are supposed to be spicy, weren't spicy but we're very sweet. I also wished everything was crunchier, like the chicken and duck, we wished was a little crispier. The only two things I really enjoyed were the soup dumplings and the scallion pancake. The scallion pancake was really nice because it wasn't super greasy like most other places. The soup dumplings tasted super fresh and delicious. The service also wasn't that great either. The servers didn't come around too much and when they did, they seemed almost annoyed when we would stop them to ask for something.

Simple restaurant located in downtown Cary. Good food but very hard to find parking spot as I arrived about 6pm. Good service. On my go back list.

We came around 5:30pm on Sat. Even the store was crowded, we got lucky and got seated right away. It was only 2 of us. We ordered 2 appetizers and a griddle and some white rice. It was a lot. All the dishes here were so flavorful, well seasoned and good texture. We were happy with very thing we ordered. They prepared pretty fast. I'm happy that we have this good of Asian food in the area.

This place is so good. I love the shrimp griddle, lotus dish, and my whole family loves the mapo tofu. Bang bang shrimp so yummy. Food is a little greasy but it honestly it hits the SPOT! Prices are a bit high but it's huge portions so ideal to eat family style. Service is less regular than other restaurants but they're usually pretty busy - so, you get what you need and can ask flag someone down if you need something else! Good vibes, good food. On regular rotation for group dining.

This is a great family style authentic Chinese food place. If you like spicy Sichuan food, they have that here. If you like non-spicy authentic Chinese food, they have that too. The service is quick and good. This is a casual vibe restaurant. Great for Friday night out with family.

Excellent place! Salt and pepper squid was crispy and flavorful. Spicy stir fry (aka dry pot) flavor was very good; minor: I would have preferred less potato and more other veggies. Golden and black mushroom soup with bamboo was delightful. Thai tea was great.

I've been here twice, most recently with a large group with three babies (one of which was sleeping). They are family-friendly but the food means business. The fried fish was particularly stand-out and the chicken griddle was out of this world. We had a lazy Susan which was great for sharing with our friends.

Taipei 101 is my new favorite Chinese place in the Triangle (I say, right before I move out of the Triangle). Everything we got was pitch perfect - it was worth navigating the difficult parking situation they've got going on. Eggplant, Potato, and Green Pepper: somehow each of these very different vegetables was cooked exactly to each of their best selves, and coated in a savory sauce with the strong taste of a smoky hot wok Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables: melt in your mouth thin slices of pork belly that oozed fat onto the salty, dark pile of leaves below Spicy Boiled Fish: let me just stop right here and say, for anyone who needs to hear it but also for me in the future in case I forget: GET THE WHOLE FISH. I've normally gotten this dish with fish fillets and I admit it, I was wrong! The whole fish, chopped roughly and including the head and tail and everything else, is SO much more flavorful and is worth the time spent picking bones out of your teeth. The dish here is also perfectly balanced between numb-spicy and spicy-spicy, and includes goodies like lotus roots and lots wood ear mushrooms instead of just the standard bean sprouts. We may have paid $60 or so, but we also had enough food for dinner the next night, and all of it reheated beautifully.

The food at this place is good. Tried a couple of chicken dishes and both were good. The spice level is not very intense. It's a casual dining restaurant and the service is pretty fast. I would give this place certainly another try.

Not sure why there are so many positive reviews. We had a party of 5 and none of us really enjoyed our meals. Two of us felt sick that evening and the following morning. Our observations... the fried rice was tasteless (4 of us tried it). It was basically white rice with a little color. Worst fried rice I have ever experienced. I had the General Tso's chicken. It was mostly dough and very little chicken. My wife ordered Chinese Vegetable. It was basically a pile of some sort of green vegetables doused in garlic...The meal also came out one at a time with significant delay in between and that was a bit odd..Let's put it this way. We took home several take home boxes and it all landed in the trash when we got home. Needless to say, we won't be going back.