Formosa Bento House

Sometimes small can be big, as many people discover when perusing Formosa Bento House’s menu. Formosa’s one page menu lists around 50 items, incorporating both Taiwan and Japanese bento boxes. Even without providing a ton of choices, the small restaurant does try to make each dish healthy and tasty. The chicken or pork is marinated with fruit juices which deliver a fruity kick, and enrich the dish with a multi-layered texture of taste without overwhelming taste buds.

Beef Noodle Soup, a quintessential Taiwanese favorite, is a highly-rated dish among the customers. This large bowl of fresh ramen-style noodles brims with chunks of soft, lean beef that is topped with baby bok choy and spinach. The beef is a little chewy and bouncy, just as authentic Taiwanese recipes call for.

This cozy little bento house has finally found itself with a legion of fans that not only includes Chinese, but also some Americans with a craving for ethnic flavors.

Without any flattering decorations, the unpretentious restaurant has only five tables. Quite inviting—the soft hued color themes, bright lighting, and spotlessly floor helps relax customers as soon as they walk in the door.