Taiwan Cafe

Taiwan Cafe

568 N Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035, United States

+1 408-586-8885

Taiwanese restaurant
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About This Place

Nestled in the heart of Milpitas, Taiwan Cafe offers a genuine taste of Taiwan with its diverse and carefully crafted menu that celebrates traditional flavors and comforting classics. This Taiwanese restaurant is a must-visit for anyone eager to indulge in authentic dishes prepared with a loving attention to detail and freshness.

The menu is a vibrant showcase of Taiwanese culinary staples, featuring crowd favorites such as the tender 萬巒豬腳 (Wan Luan pork hock), rich and flavorful 招牌牛肉麵 (beef noodle soup), and the ever-popular 蚵仔煎 (oyster pancake), each bite offering a harmonious blend of textures and umami-packed flavors that transport you straight to the bustling night markets of Taipei. The 椒鹽排骨 (salt and pepper pork chops) and 沙茶牛肉炒麵 (satay beef chow mein) deliver a punch of savory goodness, while the 綜合冰 Combo Shaved Ice with Condensed Milk serves as a delightful, refreshing finale to your meal, balancing sweet and creamy notes that linger pleasantly on the palate.

Whether you are craving a warm bowl of 排骨麵 (pork chop noodle soup) or the complex layers found in the 大滷麵 (shredded pork with shrimp noodle soup), each soup boasts rich broths and quality ingredients that soothe and satisfy deeply. Appetizers like the refreshing 涼拌小黃瓜 (cucumber salad) and the delicately spiced 滷豬耳朵 (simmered pig’s ear) provide excellent starters, inviting guests to explore the varied textures and flavors Taiwanese cuisine has to offer.

The dining atmosphere at Taiwan Cafe is warm and inviting, enhanced by attentive and friendly staff who elevate the experience. This is reflected in heartfelt customer reviews praising dishes like the melt-in-your-mouth pork knuckle and the nostalgic crispy fried chicken platter reminiscent of street food back home. Many diners appreciate the restaurant’s accommodating nature, such as helping guests store a birthday cake, which reveals a genuine care beyond just serving food.

While some visitors note the pricing is on the higher side, the generous portions and authentic flavor justify the indulgence, making it a destination for special outings and genuine Taiwanese comfort food cravings alike. Taiwan Cafe clearly stands out as a culinary gem in the South Bay area, drawing in both Taiwanese expatriates longing for a taste of home and food lovers ready to explore the rich tapestry of Taiwan’s food culture.

For those seeking an inviting spot where each dish tells a story and every bite comforts, Taiwan Cafe is a heartfelt recommendation. Whether you're savoring the 蚵仔煎 oyster pancake or diving into a bowl of 招牌牛肉麵 beef noodle soup, you’ll feel the spirit of Taiwan in every flavorful, soul-satisfying mouthful.

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Comfort food Quick bite Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups Locals Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday
    11:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    Closed
  • Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Thursday
    11:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Friday
    11:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM

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Visitor Reviews

  • Chunjiao Xiao
    1 month ago

    Very authentic Taiwanese food, love the oyster pan cake and basil pork intestine, and I’ll definitely come back.

  • 卓祐任
    2 month ago

    Had an amazing meal at Taiwan Café. Their Wanluan pork knuckle was incredibly tender, with rich flavors and that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. Paired with the side dishes, it felt like an authentic Taiwanese comfort feast. Definitely a place I’d go back to!

  • Kimi
    3 month ago

    If you want traditional Taiwan Food, you are there right. We visited it with friends and the food was amazing, mostly I was impressed that someone really opened a restaurant/café especially for Taiwan food in SF. But to be honest the food there is quite expensive. For a meal with 2 adults and 3 kids the food almost cost 200 USD, but overall I would understand it too.

  • Mei-Ling Chen
    3 month ago

    One of my favorite Authentic Taiwanese restaurant in the South Bay. 萬巒豬腳 was a must to order dish. 五經腸旺 was a bit salty for me, but acceptable, which was good for going with rice. 炸物拼盤 also reminds me 鹹酥雞小攤in Taiwan . The restaurant was very nice to help me to keep a birthday cake that I brought in for our event. Thanks a lot to the restaurant and the friendly staff. The staff also brought us dishes and forks for our cake to our table without our asking. So Taiwanese!! Thank you and love your service and kindness!

  • YS Huang
    4 month ago

    Taiwan Cafe is really delicious, offering many dishes that I wouldn't normally cook at home. While it might not be fully authentic, it definitely satisfies my cravings for Taiwanese food. The restaurant has a wide variety of options, and the portion sizes are generous. It's a place I’d visit occasionally. Highly recommended!

  • Isaac Tan
    4 month ago

    A friend recommended this restaurant for having Hakka cuisine for dinner. We then ordered a few Hakka dishes and a couple of Taiwanese dishes as well. I was pleased with the style of cooking for the pig trotters (deboned) and the meat texture is great too. However, my best recommendation will be the all combination shaved ice dessert treat that definitely brought back memories of eating this type of dessert at my younger days. Service is good and the staff are helpful with our questions as well.

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