Tainan Bistro

Tainan Bistro is hands down the best place for Taiwanese-style food in Houston! I’ve been coming here once a week, and it never disappoints. Their 3 Cup Chicken is absolutely phenomenal... perfectly cooked with incredible flavor. The dishes are always fresh, authentic, and satisfying. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the atmosphere is cozy. If you’re craving authentic Taiwanese cuisine, this is the spot. Highly recommend!

The food made me miss home. The chicken was so juicy, and the eggs were excellent. It was true Taiwanese-style food, and my girlfriend and I had a very satisfying lunch.

This is a place to go when you feel homesick. Owner has always been friendly and warm, with a smiling face. Bento with 2 veggies and 2 meats has good flavors and portions, filling for an adult male. Sizzling steak tastes like back home. Steak could be a bit more tender and black pepper sauce was a bit too spicy for my personal taste. But like I indicated previously, you go there for the sense of home. I am a repeat patron.

Small shop but surprisingly has large selection of Taiwanese and Chinese dishes. I think it is worthwhile to check it up if you are craving for Taiwanese food. Unfortunately, it requires some major interior improvements to make this place a better experience.

We’ve been visiting this place many times now—sometimes once a week. As a Taiwanese myself, I would say it’s truly a gem with lots of Taiwanese street food that is hard to find elsewhere. Overall, the taste is pretty authentic (of course, not comparing to the ones I had in Taiwan but comparing to other ones I’ve tried in the US cities). Our favorite has been their chicken/beef steak on a hot plate! The noodles and sauce are both pretty good—a hearty meal I would recommend to everyone :)