Polarizing Taiwanese-American spot with a highly-praised chicken sandwich and Lu Rou Fan, but some find it overpriced & disappointing.
This spot offers a contemporary take on Taiwanese flavors, blending classic bodega aesthetics with a modern interior. While some rave about their chicken sandwich and Lu Rou Fan, others criticize the high prices and lack of authenticity, with some finding dishes like the scallion pancake to be disappointing. The overall experience seems to be polarizing, with a significant divide in customer opinions.
The restaurant offers Taiwanese-American cuisine, with notable dishes including a highly praised chicken sandwich and Lu Rou Fan. However, some customers found the scallion pancake disappointing, describing it as too thick and greasy. Other criticisms include excessive salt and butter, and generally underwhelming baked goods. The restaurant also offers a bakery with mixed reviews on its food items.
"The chicken sandwich and Lu Rou Fan are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes. The wontons and scallion noodles also receive praise."
Customers have mixed feelings about this restaurant, with some praising its Taiwanese-American cuisine and specific dishes like the chicken sandwich and Lu Rou Fan, while others find it overpriced, not authentic, and consistently disappointing. There are also reports of poor service.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that the restaurant may not live up to the hype, with criticisms of being overpriced and not authentic. There are also reports of poor service.
"This commenter likes Win Son, recommending the pork fan tuan and scallion pancake, but suggests getting only a few items and saving pastries for elsewhere."
Neutral"This user agreed that Win Son did not live up to the hype."
Negative"This user suggests skipping Win Son in favor of bagels and pizza."
Negative"This user believes Win Son did not live up to the hype and suggests skipping it."
Negative"This commenter feels Win Son is a bit gimmicky due to its hype but still considers it a good option."
Neutral"The commenter raves about the chipotle aioli from Win Son, calling it incredibly good. They also mention the salsa from Tacos No. 1's breakfast burritos."
Positive"This user listed Win son as a recommendation for creative/tasty fusion restaurants."
Neutral"Win son is recommended for their scallion pancake BEC, which is mentioned in the context of good takeaways."
Positive"The user states that most of the dishes at Win Son were excellent."
Positive"Win Son is recommended as a dining option, alongside Bonnie's, with Yingtao suggested for special occasions."
Positive"Win Son is recommended as fantastic, though it's Taiwanese cuisine."
Positive"Despite not typically being a fan of East Asian food, the author found Win Son to be very good, with top-notch wontons, scallion noodles, and dessert. They recommend adding chili oil to the sesame noodles."
Positive"The commenter expresses skepticism about Win Son, suggesting it might be merely 'instagrammable basic Taiwanese food'."
Negative"The commenter heard mixed reviews about Win Son but was glad the original poster enjoyed it. They also appreciated the selection of quality food beyond just pizza."
Neutral"This user mentioned Win Son, identifying it as a Taiwanese restaurant."
Neutral"Win Son is suggested as a place to try, despite the commenter acknowledging it is often considered overrated."
Neutral"Win Son is recommended as a catering option, offering something different from typical choices."
Positive"The user recommends this restaurant as a good option for weekday dining, suitable for the original poster's request."
Positive"This user lists Win Son as a mentionable bakery."
Positive"Expresses love for Taiwanese fried chicken and wonders why Win Son isn't mentioned more, as it's a personal go-to."
Positive