Taiwan Little Eats

Taiwan Little Eats has a great location on State Street. The atmosphere is cute and cozy - but unfortunately the food did not match the vibe for us. I ordered braised pork over rice noodles and my husband had the same over white rice. They are the same price but his came with a lot more veg and mine just came with carrots. I did enjoy the spinach on the side, but wasn’t a fan of the dish itself. The pork was very fatty and sugary. The egg was rubbery. I was hoping for higher quality with the price of almost $20/person. There is also no service - you order on a screen and pick up from a window. Unfortunately would not recommend this place.

was roaming state street when i found this hidden gem! the atmosphere and aesthetic are definitely the best aspects of it. while i think food could have more flavor (particularly one of the tofu dishes), service is fast and the food is still tasty. it’s a nice spot to check out when you’re craving taiwanese food on state street

Really cool spot with delicious food. I had the curry special with sweet potato fries, which were very tasty and had a unique taste.

Found this little gem and it was incredible! I wasn’t sure what to order so we just order a bunch of stuff. The chicken filet and pork belly were delicious, added teriyaki sauce over the rice. The sweet potato plum fries have such a unique flavor. If you are in the are so stop by and chow down! We ordered the combo and enjoyed the milk tea and lemon fizzy drink too.

Friends keep telling me food is too salty, I disagree. It was tasty, just wish there was a little more rice! Vegetables were fresh and pork was rich in flavour.

Delicious food, cute decor, and friendly staff all for an affordable price. I’m so glad I found this gem! The braised pork fried tofu was amazing!

This was my second time eating here. I came once last summer and again this summer. Like most shops on state street, it has a small interior. However, they seem to maximize the space to the best of their ability. You can order at the counter or the kiosk next to the counter. The format of the menu has changed a bit since they last time I visited. It took me a minute to find the dish that I ordered last time. The new menu format does allow you to customize your meal more, so that’s cool! I ordered a bento box with popcorn chicken, curry sauce with spice, rice, and a veggie side salad. The veggie side salad comes with thousand island. I’m not a fan of the dressing, so I’ll probably order the veggies without it next time. I added a tea egg to my meal. It was good, but not as dark and flavorful as I remembered it to be last summer. I topped off my meal with a pineapple jasmine bubble tea (lychee included). That was light and refreshing! Not too sweet, but also not too watery. I can’t wait to come back in the fall and winter. The cool temps would pair well with this hearty warm meal! 🍛

Great food and atmosphere, the boba tea was really tasty and not too sweet.

I took out lunch from here on a week day. Lunch was ready in 10 minutes. Fried chicken cutlet with oil noodle with curry sauce was my item. I ordered it spicy. I would say spicy was mild for me. Chcicken cutlet was fried nice and crisp. I think rice would have been better than oil noodle, especially when taking curry sauce. Curry sauce with oil noodle gets a bit wierd.

Atmosphere (5/5): The atmosphere was satisfactory. There were props reminiscent of Taiwan, the interior of the store was clean, and the sound of music in the store was not loud enough to interfere with conversation. Service (4/5): You can order through the staff or through the kiosk, so you won't have to wait long to order your food. The staff taking orders are friendly. However, after eating, each person need to put their plates and trays away in a designated area, just like at a fast food restaurant. Food(5/5): The food is very nice for the price. In the case of bento, the rice is not seasoned, so it feels a bit bland, but the danzai noodle menu and the meat (proteins) included in the bento were really tasty. I also recommend milk tea for dessert. Price: $20 per person (including tips)

Authentic-ish, but good! Right on the State Street drag with all the ethnic restaurants, this feels more like a artsy coffee house than a small plates joint. From the eclectic art and furniture, to the compostable bamboo boba straws, it didn't look like traditional Taiwanese restaurant. But the food was good and the service was friendly. // Danzai Noodles A nice soup noodle dish with meat, shrimp, and veggies. The egg noodles were nice and chewy, the meat juicy, and the soup satisfying. There was a tea egg on there too. // Pork Belly on Rice Another traditional dish, with fatty meat on rice. They had some simple veggies, broccoli and carrots(?), but whatever. The meat was good. And hey, there was a tea egg! // Ginger Onion Chicken over Rice TBH, it *was* ginger, green onions, and chicken over rice. But we also know this dish as Hainan chicken. It was good, with the scallions sauteed in seasame oil. Winner! // Tea Eggs They have a big pot next to the register. Some of the dishes have tea eggs already, but you can never have too much tea egg. At $1.50 each, lets hope inflation doesn't push it up much more. The boba shop items were just okay. We did love the choice of boba straws. They had the traditional gyre bound plastic straws, but they also had bamboo straws. They still crack if you're not careful, but they're way better for the environment. -- Brown sugar milk tea, okay. The boba was chewy, but not as sweet as it should have been. -- Pouchong milk tea, which is a specialty mountain tea roasted just right. Flavor was good. -- Taiwanese style milk tea pretty standard. I dunno, if I wasn't eating, I probably wouldn't come here just for the tea.

I absolutely love Taiwan Little Eats. Nestled perfectly into the busyness of State Street, it's the perfect place to bring a loved one for a warm bowl of food and a conversation. I normally get the Braised Pork over Rice Noodles and some sort of milk tea with tapioca pearls. It's always so divine. In addition, the people who work there are so warm and kind. I would definitely recommend stopping here for lunch or dinner if you find yourself on State Street.

My family loved this place. I would absolutely go here often if I lived closer. I'm a big fan of Taiwanese food and this place definitely a great Taiwanese spot. We loved everything we got (braised pork bowl, chicken cutlet with curry bowl, sweet potato fries) except the shrimp which was not as amazing but still, this place is so good and one of our favorite meals on our trip to Madison.

Tiny hole in the wall. And it survived the pandemic. I love supporting small, family owned restaurants like this. And, I love eating here: no reservations, no fancy menus, no pretensions. As a native Taiwanese, I found the flavors authentic and delicious. Bring some friends or eat alone. Order a selection of small dishes and sample them all. Some of my faves? Tea-egg, minced pork over rice, boba tea. But really you won't go wrong with any of it.

I was visiting Madison on a business trip and came across this quaint, little Taiwanese eatery. Authentic Taiwanese food is hard to find in most cities. So I was eager to check this place out. I ordered a Chiayi chicken rice bowl, fried squid balls, and a bubble tea. I'm happy to report that everything was delicious. My only regret is that they didn't have the Teppan steak over noodles for lunch and that was the one thing I really wanted to get. Oh well, I'll have to come back for dinner next time.

Order: Lychee smoothie My go to smoothie place in Madison! This place is absolutely incredible - HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Both the lychee and mango smoothies are excellent - sweet, fresh, crisp and delicious. Service is always friendly and quick and the inside is very comfortable and homey.

YUMMM! I walked by this restaurant several times intending to try the food, but it was always packed with people. I tried going again and there were tables open finally. My friend and I went in and looked at the menu. Everything looked delicious/ sounded delicious. The Eats: I decided on the pineapple shrimp balls, sweet taro rolls and my friend got and let me try the pork belly taco bao. The shrimp and pineapple balls were so delicious and flavorful, there was a sauce on them which gave the dish a bit a creaminess added in with the sweetness from the pineapple and shrimp. It was served over a bed of lettuce which added an nice crunch texture to the dish. It was so delightful. The Sweet Taro rolls were amazing! They weren't too sweet or overly cooked at all, it made a perfect crunch noise when I bit into it--from the tempura coating. They were nice and soft on the inside with just a hint of sweetness--not overpowering in the slightest. The purple of the taro was so vibrant when opened up, a beautiful and tasty treat. The pork belly taco bao was soft and chewy, the perfect texture. The pork belly was melt in your mouth delicious. The sauce that was inside matched well with the pork belly giving it a hint of sweet and spiciness. The combination of the pork belly, the boa, and the pickled radish and veggies and the sauce were a match made in heaven. The Interior: From the outside looking in, you see various tables and chairs set up around the restaurant with beautiful table to core pieces and wall art. When you walk in, you get a cozy and warm vibe. It's a perfect place to meet up for light bites and a catch up with coworkers, friends or even a date. It would also make the perfect study area, with the small eats and comfy seating areas, you could take a laptop and books to study and not feel out of place. Overall a wonderful aesthetic and vibe, worth checking out if you haven't yet. Overall: So much yum! I Cannot wait to go back and try other things on the menu! Excellent food and quick service. Very cute and comfy aesthetic and feel, well decorated and welcoming location. I will definitely be back.

It was okay at best. Portions werent big, and the quality of the food was alright. I wouldn't recommend coming here hungry and happy, you'd def be pissed

TLE is a cute tiny place hidden off of state street. There's only street parking so you'll have to walk to get there. Not being from Madison, my husband and I did get lost walking from where we parked to find TLE. TLE is a cute little Cafe which has a drink menu and food menu. All the good sounded so good and after reviewing many other reviews, I also got a fruit smoothie. My husband ordered the Curry chicken cutlet rice bowl. I ordered the Pork belly rice bowl, pork taco bao and a the passion fruit smoothie. Everything was delicious! I could not stop drinking my smoothie. Best I've had - hands down. The tapioca pearls were still warm and this is definitely how a fruit smoothie/Bubba tea should taste like! Sad I didn't think to order one more to go. Or dishes were phenomenal. The cherry chicken was well balanced and not too over powering. The pork belly rice bowl was also well balanced. I'm not a big Bamboo person but the carrots, broccoli and sauce really balanced with the bamboo. The pork belly is a must! Seasoned well, not too salty sweet, and the fat just melts in your mouth! Cooked to perfection! Will definitely be visiting again whenever we are in town!

TLE is such a cute spot on state! Good drinks, tasty food, and fun vibes. I got the popcorn chicken meal with a side of veggies. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. The only critique I have is that the portions of the protein are on the smaller side compared to the amount of rice. I was satisfied with my meal but can definitely see it not being enough for others. Otherwise, it's a great spot and I love stopping by when I'm in Madison!

Got takeout. Danzai noodles and pork belly over rice. It was pretty good, the meat was fairly tasty and the noodles were good quality etc. Pork belly was a lil fatty, but to be expected. However, there was very little flavor, especially with the pork belly. Like the meat itself had seasoning but nothing else did. Maybe they forgot the sauce? I would go again but order different things, prob the bubble tea.

If you like fried chicken, you have to try the Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet here. Fresh and very hot out of kitchen, the chicken cutlet is perfectly seasoned w salt and a bit five spices and fried to be very crispy. I like it's thin and large so every bite is delightful and you can enjoy it for a while haha. The restaurant itself is very cute and the servers are all very friendly. Next time when I go to Madison I will try other things on their menu which looks pretty diversified and authentic.

This was my second time in Madison, Wisconsin and this was my second time coming to Taiwan Little Eats. At my first time here, I ordered the Chicken Katsu and it was so good that I had to get it again during my second time here. My first time last year, I got the fried chicken thigh and a boba tea, which were very good. This time, I got the Katsu with rice and my brother got the Katsu with noodles. The sauce that the Katsu was coated in was sweet and savory. The meal was cooked perfectly and it was ready in a few minutes. When I come back to Madison to visit my brother, I will definitely come back to this delicious restaurant. I will try something different next time, but whatever it is, I know it will be yummy.

Looking for Taiwanese food in Madison WI? Well, here it is! Taiwan Little Eats offers great varieties delicious traditional Taiwanese snack food and refreshing boba tea to pair with. This place also has a fantastic relaxing vibe, friendly staffs and cozy interior style. What I ordered: Fried Pork Rib On Rice - The pork was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This dish was also paired with sweet baby corn, steam broccoli with creamy sauce, potato, tea egg, pickled vegetables and steam white rice. Tea Egg - The fried pork rib on rice I ordered came with half of the tea egg. It was so good that I had to order another one separately. Great addition to your meal or enjoy it just alone as a snack! You really can't go wrong. Jasmine Green Milk Tea - Simply refreshing! I had the tea without boba, 25% sugar (if you don't want the tea too sweat) also less ice. Everyone knows that boba tea not only it will make your meals better but also your days as well! I can't wait for the next time to visit this amazing little spot again! Until next time Madison!

The Braised pork over rice was so good. The egg was super good too, very very delicious. The pineapple balls were okay .. definitely not ball shaped , but shrimp covered in sauce and pineapples diced up, messy presentation too.

Just stopped by and tried their Taiwanese style milk tea with boba. It was actually really good. I've had a lot of milk tea in other places and this was really nice quality. Really uniquely decorated place too, I'd come back if I lived nearby!

The food is delicious & Passion fruit juice amazing! Service was fast and the place is small but feels cozy. I'll be back!

This is a good place to grab food for the go for the sole reason being there is not enough space in and out of the store to accommodate the number of guests. The food is great with really good presentations. The downside to the food is that it's too commercial, opting for the general population rather than authentic Taiwanese taste. The chicken bowl that I had severely lack flavors you would expect from a Southeast Asian country. This is not to say the food is bad, because it is good just lack a little bit of authenticity. If you want to have a general taste of Taiwanese food then this is the place to go. It's not completely authentic but it's a good place to try a new food

One of my State Street favorites and my go-to-spot for bubble tea! There's no shortage of spots for bubble tea and snacks in this area, but this one tops my list. The boba is always very fresh and never tastes too tough or chewy. Furthermore, the seating and ambiance is really really cute! The bright blue walls are filled with decor, local art, and curiosities. I've had the popcorn chicken here, which was tasty but the real reason I come here is the bubble tea. The WiFi is reliable and this makes a decent study spot, although the music is a bit loud, so find a spot away from the speakers!

Very good food! A casual and welcoming place. Not a franchise! Would definitely recommend .

Came here after a college tour of uw-Madison. You can't drive down state but there is plenty of street parking nearby. The place is cute and we took our food to go. Service was good and food only took about 10 minutes. Taiwanese milk tea - pretty standard, liked that it wasn't very sweet Lovebirds milk tea - also not very sweet and coffee tasted a bit watery. Was yearning for more milkyness.pudding is also not very creamy. Golden pomelo jasmine - nice sweetness and strong tea and fruit flavor. Recommend going with the regular sweetness level here. BBQ Pork Sausages - nice and sweet. You get two to an order Braised Pork Over Rice - this was the favorite bc of the juiciness of the meat Crispy and Salty Popcorn Chicken - crispy and salty. Pieces were bigger than expected Fried Fish Cake - not super crispy, but the flavor was nice Ginger onion chicken over rice - chicken is tender, but overall a pretty basic dish Danzai noodles - less flavorful than the rice Fried blood cakes - musky, crispy, and chewy. A nice snack

What a cute little place to grab food! I was in Madison visiting a friend and she recommended we come eat here for some Asian food and boba of course. The restaurant is so cute, decorated with postcards and very remnant of Taiwan! We ordered our food and drinks and were served very promptly. Food was good -- nothing out of the ordinary, but a solid meal and taste. The bubble tea drinks were great as well! Would recommend to anyone that needs a quick little fix on boba and Tawainese food!

After a week of traveling and eating mediocre food, what a joy to find such a delicious little restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin. Pineapple shrimp balls (9.50) Taco bao (pork belly) (6) Mango smoothie (4.85) Pineapple shrimp balls is featured on their menu. Chunks of pineapple with fried shrimp in a sweet mayo sauce, the dish has some crunch also. Taco Bao. A taco shaped Bao, like what you use to eat Peking duck. Got mine with pork belly. Cilantro makes it pop. Do yourself a favor and eat here next time you're in the area.

Taiwan Little Eats has been my go-to for lunch as of recent. Their salt and pepper chicken bites are so crunchy and very flavorful. Their chicken thigh with rice and veggies is very filling. Their boba is mid, but you probably won't be going there just for boba. Overall, have had a very good experience eating consistently good food here.

I was craving braised pork over rice, and this place really hit the spot! The meat was so flavorful and there was the perfect amount of rice included. I wish the veggies were seasoned, but the meat was so tasty that I didn't mind it too much! I'm a sucker for baby corn, so I was pleasantly surprised to find it in the dish! I also ordered the spicy fried chicken thigh over rice. The spice was mostly coming from the red powder that was dusted over the top, and I honestly think sriracha is spicier than that powder. The flavor was good though, if a bit bland when eaten with the plain white rice. There seemed to be too much rice in proportion to the amount of other food/flavors in the box. Unfortunately, the chicken wasn't crispy anymore, but I didn't have the highest expectations since we ordered takeout and had a 15 min drive home before getting to dig in. I was very impressed with portion sizes though! We ordered for two and there were plenty of leftovers for another meal. Would definitely come back again!

When you first step in, the restaurant's got a clean, cafe-like vibe with some artsy decor that fits right in with the Badger college town while also retaining the Taiwanese food fragrance and pictures that make you feel like you're really in Taiwan. We got the popcorn chicken, tainan braised pork over rice, fried chicken cutlet over rice, and fried tofu. The fried tofu was REALLY good with a perfect crisp with a tasty sauce. The fried chicken cutlet and braised pork were pretty standard with good taste, though I wish the braised pork came with more meat. The popcorn chicken was a little disappointing since it wasn't that crispy and didn't have as much of the basil/spice taste that I loved in Taiwan, but all the other foods definitely made up for it. I'd come back if I'm in town again!

The vibe - cute. The food - scrummy. The wait - not scrummy or cute. We ordered our food on Sunday at 12:30pm. Hot diggity damn, we chose a poor time because it took us an hour to receive our food. This place is popping always cuz it's good, but that means y'all should definitely come at a more off time otherwise you'll be ravenous beyond belief. Also you have to finesse a seating situation if you have anything more than 4 people. We ordered: Danzai noodles - scrummy, but nothing super spectacular Fried pork rib rice bowl - salty pork with a great texture and there's this good umami sauce on the top. My aunt and cousin were visiting Madison, and we tried a lot of iconic places over the weekend and they said this was by far their favorite meal if that's saying something... Fried chicken cutlet rice bowl - pretty good, the chicken isn't quite as good as the pork rice bowl Original calamari - the crunch on the outside wasn't the bestest. Good calamari but it's when you get fried calamari you want the crunch on the outside to complement the chewiness of the inside Tainan braised pork over rice noodles - I expected this over rice but they gave me rice noodles and I'm very happy they did. The garlicky oily juices really marinated the noodles well and the fresh carrots and bean sprouts really balanced it well Taiwanese style milk tea w boba - classic Caramel milk tea w boba - yummy, maybe down the sugar level cuz of the added caramel Strawberry pouchang tea with jellies - yummy!! This one was quite refreshing. Definitely a pick for a hot day. All of the food wasn't the warmest by the time that it got to us but alas tis the tragedy of the lunch rush. TLDR: yummy and cute! Worth the wait! If you don't come during the lunch rush.

I thought I had posted my review. I've been back to LTE 2 times already. I really liked their food and their dishes are priced be reasonably. Best part for me is eating outdoors. Highly recommend LTE of you be are very on state street and looking for something to eat.

After a friend got the "Taiwanese style milk tea" from the kiosk outside the international festival 2020, she was disappointed because it was just a hot tea, and not the normal iced tea with boba pearls. I was thankful had held off on ordering. We had some time to kill so walked over to the actual location to try the real deal. At their actual location, we learned that the kiosk didn't offer the cold version or the bobas since it's not equipped. It's too bad they didn't let us know and just gave us the hot tea. I mean, I can't imagine we were the only ones who think of iced tea with bubbles when we hear Taiwanese milk tea. Even if the weather outside is 28 degrees. In any case, the restaurant offered to make us the legit version and I ordered mine as well. I had the Taro milk tea, and my friend had the regular milk tea. Both were right on the money. Reminiscing about our trip to Taiwan, hubby and I had to try the giant chicken cutlet ($8). This was quite delicious, though more curry flavor than what I remember from the streets of Taiwan. The inside of the cafe/restaurant is cute. it really is like a cross between a little restaurant and a cafe. The receptionist (or server? It's a self service place - order up front, pick up your food at the counter) was super friendly and absolutely lovely. Everything you would expect from a 5-star service. Great job!

I've been here three times whenever I am in Madison and have enjoyed every visit thus far. All of the food reminds me of the street food that you would find in Taiwan. Good portion sizes and very flavorful. Great place and highly recommended!

Very cute interior and overall atmosphere. Braised beef over rice noodles was sweet and savory. The teppan steak took a little while to cook though so be prepared to wait an extra 10 minutes if you order this dish. Overall, food was served very warm which I enjoyed. Really great presentation.

Super cute little restaurant on State Street. Stop in for a Taiwan-style Boba Tea. Yum!

Instagram-worthy environment, disappointing food. Maybe the chef was having a bad day when we stopped by but this one was a flop. Crispy and Salty Popcorn Chicken - 2/5 Great flavor, but dry as a bone! With a little more care and effort, could have been great. Tea Egg - 3/5 Strong tea flavor, but overcooked and dry, as these sit in a rice-cooker all day. Braised Pork Noodles - 2/5 Good until I got to the bottom of the bowl, which was basically just full of salty sauce. Did not want to finish.

The best thing about the place is the location. I recommend avoiding the big eats (entree size) as both things we ordered were disappointing. The beef over rice was very salty, and the chicken over rice was slimy and full of cartilage. The shrimp pineapple balls were great, as were the taro wheels. The drinks were not that good either. I'm disappointed to say the least and certainly will not go back.

A small but cozy and cute place for all your favorite Taiwanese snacks and drinks. I am not Taiwanese but I have always been a fan of Taiwanese snacks and drinks, especially milk tea. I recently travelled to Taiwan, not even a month ago and I absolutely loved and enjoyed every little thing in Taiwan. Last time I was in Madison, I wanted to come here so I bookmarked it but totally forgot. My boyfriend remembered and we decided to come and find out. I really admired their cute little interior accents here and there. Staff was friendly and most of all, it was warm and cozy inside! We got ourselves a lot of food. We started with a Brick Toast and 2 drinks; I got my Grapefruit Jasmine Tea and boyfriend got Taiwanese Style Milk Tea with Bubbles. Brick toast was what you are thinking of. Tastes the same and small. It was only $3 anyway. It had sprinkles on top to make it look less boring I suppose which I wasnt too fond of. Should have just put like whip cream or something on the side. My drink was decent. It tasted a lot like one of my favorites back home, Tenju's Grapefruit Green Tea. Boyfriend's Taiwanese Style Milk Tea was good but I had the real deal in Taiwan and it wasnt Taiwanese style at all for me. That's just my personal opinion. Later we ended up ordering more snacks like Popcorn Chicken and Fried Squid Balls. Popcorn Chicken was lacking something. Ive had a lot of popcorn chicken before and it was slightly different. I had the Hot Star Large Fried Chicken and it didnt taste like that either. Fried Squid Balls were chewy and yummy but a little too salty for me. But we both finished it. I am glad that Madison has this cute little place for people like me who always craves milk tea and popcorn chicken. If they can just look into the Popcorn Chicken Recipe a little more to make it more solid, I would love it even more. Menu has a lot of other drinks and rice dishes as well as Teppan Steak and Noodles. I have to come back to try this before I go back home to Los Angeles! Parking is street only and you have to pay. Parking enforcement is seen frequently.

I can't say enough good things about TLE. If you couldn't tell from my other reviews, I'm a bit of a boba addict and upon moving to Madison, I had to tour all the options in the area. While I must say Madison has a lot of places to try, I kept finding myself going back to TLE. I have to go at least once a week now because their teas are EVERYTHING. My faves are the oolong (50% sugar) , high pouchong (50% sugar), and taiwanese (75% sugar). The decor is adorable and I love the menu of featured items right when you walk in. It would be nice to have a full menu on the wall instead of just the paper at the counter though. You can taste the quality of their tea. The boba is always so fresh, warm and chewy with a hint of sweetness, and they give a LOT in your drink. TLE also has a $0.30 discount for customers with their own cup, which I truly appreciate because I bring my boba cup everywhere. Can't say enough good things, I just love TLE

Love this little place, well decorated, ambiance is cool and with large enough portions. Great variety on menu. But dont pass up the giant chicken cutlet. That is a must buy! Juicy. Freshly cooked. Tender. Well seasoned. It's worth it. Almost brought me back to when we travelled to the streets of taipei night market. Their rice topping meals seems to be very popular item to order. Flavors are great! Exactly what you would expect and crave for. And yup they have bubble teas to wash it all down! Must try in the area.

Got the Pink Rose milk tea with some sort of creamy boba that wasn't boba, didn't taste like rose at all, just regular milk tea, and the lack of ice would have been nice (because more liquid) but it got warm after a while of walking and sort of gross. Glad I got the smallest size. But the venue is so cute, and I haven't tried to food and have heard it amazing!

Sooooo cute. Great bubble tea and super friendly staff. Had food here for the first time today and the waitress suggested the chicken cutlet over rice and the shrimp snd pineapple balls. The only thing I would change is less of the spicy Mayo on the shrimp because it was kind of smothered in it but overall the food was great! Had bubble here to before and it's amazing, plus they have cane sugar straws so very environmentally friendly. I'll definitely be back for more.

Cute and cozy place to enjoy some delicious food with friends! I've gone several times in the past, but most recently went with some of my friends for a casual Lunar New Year dinner. I've always ordered the popcorn chicken over rice in the past and enjoyed it, so ordered it again at this visit. I have always been fascinated by the coffin toast so decided to give it a try along with the special "Year of the Pig" tea. The popcorn chicken over rice has a good mix of textures and flavors with the accompaniments of broccoli, picked radish, half of a tea egg. The popcorn chicken is well-seasoned and delectably crunchy. My one complaint is that all the ingredients are a bit dry. This very well may be how the dish is supposed to be served, but personally, as a sauce lover, I've always feel like this dish could be further elevated with the option of a sauce. (Of note, they do have siracha in their condiment bar and I love siracha, but still feel it'd be nice to have a homemade sauce on this dish) The coffin toast reminds me of a Taiwanese chicken pot-pie? It's honestly quite astonishing how they seal in the soupy filling between the 2 slices of bread. The bread itself was crispy and delicious. The filling was not very memorable, it was a white-sauce with vegetables and chicken (I believe).

3.5 stars. It's a cute place located on state street and entering the store, I felt like I was in Taiwan (even though I've never been). The menu is pretty expansive and fun, and included items that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else around here. Tried the popcorn chicken and the sesame noodles. The popcorn chicken was excellent, one of the best that I've had: light, crispy, with delicious seasoning. Highly recommend! The braised pork bowls looked cute, albeit simple, but I didn't try it. The sesame noodles were a little strange: the flavor wasn't what I was expecting exactly, and it was very little food for the price. Overall, I noticed that the bowls are very cute and pretty, but a little overpriced for how simple and how small the portions are: this is truly "little" eats so come for a snack or a light meal, not when you're looking for something to fill you up. I might be back for more popcorn chicken and to try out their bubble teas.

What a cute little spot on State Street! Love the cute decor and seating area with tables and couches for people to lounge. The Tainan braised pork was so yummy and pretty authentic. Tender and nice pickled veggies over a some warm rice - yum! Crispy Chicken Cutlet bento box was also great although I prefer the steamed fresh broccoli to be warm (steam to order) than cold. The breading on the cutlet was really good and still pretty light being fried. Definitely worth making a visit!

Back again! Tried out their smoothies this time. They were excellent. They contained some sort of yogurt I think, so be careful if you are lactose intolerant. I got the pork belly this time. This was not really my favorite as the pork was not too tender. The bowl in general could have greatly benefited from some more sauce. I would still highly recommend you get either the braised pork or curry with chicken cutlet!

I am increasing my review of Taiwan Little Eats to a solid 5. Their food is very fresh and flavorful, their staff is friendly and their space is very inviting. My pictures are from an older visit, so keep that in mind. We have enjoyed each visit and have tried their fried chicken bowl, their pepper steak bowl, their milk teas (winter melon yum!) and their fruit fizzlers. Whether you want a bite to eat or something refreshing to drink, this is a very good choice!

I am a fan of the chicken. It has this amazing seasoning on it that makes me not want to stop taking bites. I get the pieces of the cutlet every time I come. I do enjoy the boba milk teas, as well. The establishment is cute and cozy. The different types of seating has something for everyone in the small space. I have found the staff friendly on most occasions. This is one of the top places on State Street I look forward to eating at.

Dropped by here for the first time late Sunday afternoon. There are currently three tables available for outdoor seating. You can order and pay directly from your phone. The passion fruit smoothie with tapioca pearls was super satisfying in the heat. I also ordered the spicy popcorn chicken but I wasn't a big fan. I don't think I would come back here for a meal. Probably only the bubble tea. Side note: when you order online it gives you the option to receive a text when your food is ready. I selected this option but never received a text. After waiting for quite some time I checked in and my food appeared to have been ready on the counter for quite some time. Not a big deal but really glad I thought to check.

I have been here EACH time I have visited Madison. On this visit I got the Pork Rib over Rice and a Mango Iced Tea with Lychee Jellies. This place NEVER disappoints!