Taiwan Bento

"Stacy Tang and Willy Wang of Taiwan Bento announced the closing of their Oakland restaurant on July 29 after eight years. They shared their journey and gratitude in a social media post." - Dianne de Guzman

"This Taiwanese restaurant has been a Downtown Oakland staple since 2014, and is known for bentos, naturally. But don’t overlook the bao, especially the gua bao. The braised pork belly is tender and thick, and topped with a generous amount of mustard greens, cilantro, and crushed peanut sugar. The bao is $8 for one, but don’t let its small size fool you. It’s hearty, rich, and packed with tons of flavor that pairs well with one of their boba teas. For a super quick lunch or early dinner, this sandwich definitely gets the job done. - LC" - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway

"Taiwan Bento, a stalwart of Taiwanese cuisine in downtown Oakland, debuted its own version of dan bing — featuring the restaurant’s house-made scallion pancakes — this week." - Luke Tsai

"Inspired by KQED’s recent series on Taiwanese food in the Bay Area, I decided to trek back to a reliably delicious spot: Taiwan Bento in Oakland. All of their bentos and dishes are satisfying here, and I especially love nibbling on their snacks like the popcorn chicken and the salty fried pork chop bones, which are amazing and taste as advertised. I always come back to one of my favorite bentos, though: Mama’s Roasted Chicken Bento. The name alone promises comfort and deliciousness, and the bento delivers." - Eater Staff

"The Taiwanese restaurant in Uptown Oakland is providing 20-30 free meals to frontline healthcare workers every Wednesday. Check their Instagram for the latest updates." - Team Infatuation