Best of SGV

Where's the best Taiwanese food in the SGV?

Night-market energy and home-style cooking, minus the flight.

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Locals' current top pick for taiwanese in the SGV is PP Pop in Monterey Park, followed by Bopomofo Cafe in San Gabriel and Half and Half Good Old Time in San Gabriel. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1PP PopMonterey Park · Taiwanese · $$4.6

"Popular Taiwanese hole-in-the-wall with long lines."

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#2Bopomofo CafeSan Gabriel · Cafe · $$4.5

"Cafe spot in San Gabriel. Drinks."

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#3Half and Half Good Old TimeSan Gabriel · Taiwanese · $$4.4

"Half and Half Good Old Time in San Gabriel feels like an old-school Taiwanese diner, quick, simple, and tasty."

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#4Corner Beef Noodle HouseEl Monte · Taiwanese · $$4.4

"Craving something comforting and full of flavor? Corner Beef Noodle House in El Monte has been quietly serving SGV for over 10 years."

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#5SinBalaArcadia · Taiwanese · $$4.4

"Taiwanese spot in Arcadia. Sausage."

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#6Blue MagpieArcadia · Taiwanese · $$$4.3

"Taiwanese spot in Arcadia. Upscale taiwanese."

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#7Jazz CatCity of Industry · Hot Pot · $$4.3

"Hot Pot spot in City of Industry. Shabu."

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#8Dai HoTemple City · Taiwanese · $$4.2

"Dai Ho serves up traditional Taiwanese food in Temple City. They have a variety of cold dishes you can order at the counter, but their specialty is beef noodle soup."

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#9Ahgoo’s KitchenTemple City · Taiwanese · $$4.2

Order: Beef Rolls

"Small Taiwanese spot in Temple City serving home-style food, massive portions, and the kind of meals SGV regulars keep coming back for."

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#10Yi MeiSan Gabriel · Taiwanese · $4.2

"Taiwanese spot in San Gabriel. Taiwanese breakfast."

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#11President Square Food CourtArcadia · Food Court · $4.0

"A compact Arcadia food court where seven or so stalls cover a lot of ground: hand-cooked noodle soups, a Taiwanese-style combo deli, Korean tofu, ramen, sushi, pastries, and boba."

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#12Dumpling BarSan Marino · Dumplings · $$$3.9

"Dumpling Bar in San Marino is a small spot with serious flavor."

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#13Boiling PointMonterey Park · Hot Pot · $$3.9

"Hot Pot spot in Monterey Park. Individual hot pot."

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#14Huge Tree PastryMonterey Park · Chinese · $$3.8

"Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park specializes in Taiwanese breakfast items like fantuan, soy milk, and dumplings."

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