Craving authentic Taiwanese? Dive into amazing beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken & unique 'silly drinks'. A must-try East Village spot!
Dive into the vibrant Taiwanese food scene at this East Village gem, where authentic flavors meet a fun, lively atmosphere. Diners consistently rave about the delicious cuisine, with the beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken often being highlighted as must-tries. For those seeking a truly memorable dish, the dry beef noodle creation is described as dream-inducingly good. Beyond these favorites, the restaurant also serves up excellent fried rice and chicken sandwiches, making it a versatile spot for various cravings. They even offer unique drink options like fruit-flavored Taiwan Beer and yakult soju for those looking for a playful beverage experience. While most agree this spot is a winner, a few have noted it might be on the pricier side or not meet the highest expectations, but for the majority, it's a go-to for a fantastic Taiwanese meal.
This Taiwanese restaurant is highly praised for its authentic flavors, with specific mentions of its beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken. Customers also rave about the dry beef noodle dish, describing it as a standout. Other recommended items include fried rice and chicken sandwiches. While the majority of feedback is positive, a few individuals found the overall experience to be average or overpriced, though this appears to be a minority opinion.
"Customers highly recommend the beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken, and the dry beef noodle dish, with the latter being described as exceptionally memorable."
Customers generally have a positive view of this Taiwanese restaurant, frequently recommending it for its authentic flavors and enjoyable atmosphere. While most feedback is positive, a few comments suggest it might be considered average or overpriced by some, particularly those with very high-end expectations. However, the majority of opinions highlight it as a solid choice for Taiwanese cuisine.
Important Note
Some reviewers found the restaurant to be average or overpriced, though this is not a widely held sentiment.
"This restaurant was recommended as a casual dining option in response to the original poster's request for casual eats in Greenwich Village and surrounding areas."
Positive"Lists 886 as a recommendation from a previous discussion."
Neutral"Lists 886, a Taiwanese restaurant, as a recommended spot for chicken sandwiches."
Positive"The commenter, advising a visitor from LA, suggests skipping most Korean, midrange Japanese, and Asian fusion options in NYC, explicitly stating they will not be impressed by Tonchin or the Taiwanese restaurant 886."
Negative"The commenter deems a significant portion of the OP's restaurant list, including 886, as average or overpriced, while liking a few high-end spots."
Negative"A commenter recommended 886 as a food option, highlighting its Taiwanese cuisine and 'silly drinks'. They specifically mentioned fruit-flavored Taiwan Beer and yakult soju as favorites."
Positive"The commenter suggests that C as in Charlie, 8282, Hatsuhana, and 886 could be lower priority, while expressing strong positive opinions for Cho Dang Gol and Mountain House."
Neutral"Recommended for Taiwanese food and described as a favorite place to get drunk at."
Positive"Praises 886's dry beef noodle dish as so good it haunts their dreams."
Positive"Includes 886 in a list of general recommendations for the East Village. It's a Taiwanese restaurant."
Positive"A user recommended 886 when asked for the best fried rice in the East Village."
Positive"Recommend Taiwanese Restaurant 886 (a little bit americanized but still keeping to traditional roots)"
Positive"886 is good."
Positive"For more traditional Taiwanese food: 886 / Wenwen (has some less traditional and modern takes)"
Neutral"Pecking House, Nowon, 886"
Neutral"886 on St Mark"
Neutral"886 is a good option for Taiwanese beef noodle soup"
Positive"Taiwanese food, great food and the vibe is fun"
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