Taipei Cafe

"Beef noodle soup, a beloved dish in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, takes center stage at Bridgeport’s Taipei Cafe. The spicy beef broth is loaded with tender braised beef, chewy noodles, pickled cabbage, and green onion. Variations include an herbal broth version." - Naomi Waxman

"Let the illustrated noodles on the walls of Taipei Cafe inspire you to get their spicy beef noodle soup. It’s got a comforting heat, and is loaded with a flavorful broth full of warming spices and tender chunks of beef. This Taiwanese spot also has delicious rice dishes, like braised pork or shredded chicken, which both come with a braised egg and bok choy. Taipei Cafe is a busy hub for food delivery drivers, but it’s just as common to see Bridgeporters drinking bubble tea and sharing crispy spicy popcorn chicken—use that for inspiration, too." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen

"For some tasty Taiwanese food, grab one of Taipei Cafe’s shiny red seats next to the painted wave of noodles on the wall. And let the illustrated noodles inspire you to get the spicy beef noodle soup. It’s got a comforting heat, and is loaded with a flavorful broth full of warming spices and tender chunks of beef. They also have delicious rice dishes, like saucy braised pork or shredded chicken, which both come with a braised egg and bok choy. Taipei Cafe is a busy place for food delivery drivers, but it’s just as common to see Bridgeporters drinking bubble tea and sharing crispy spicy popcorn chicken—use that for inspiration, too." - John Ringor

"This Taiwanese restaurant in Chinatown is offering Chinese New Year combos, plus 22% off all takeout orders for the specials. There are several different options that feed anywhere from two to six people - dished include popcorn chicken, hot pot, noodles, and bean curd rolls filled with seafood." - adrian kane

"Taipei Cafe’s bright space is full of small plants, postcards, and drawings of bubble tea and Chicago landmarks. And though the long beverage menu at this Lakeview Taiwanese spot suggests you’re here for the boba, you shouldn't leave without ordering any food. Their delicious popcorn chicken is salty and spicy, and each order comes with enough crispy pieces that you could entire box for a meal. But we also like the braised pork in a sweet and salty dark soy sauce that comes with rice, a hardboiled egg, pickled vegetables, string beans, and a side salad. Many people order food to go since the space isn't too big, but they have a few tables and counter-seats available." - John Ringor