Taiwan Pork Chop House Tái Wān Wǔ Chāng Hǎo Wèi Dào

A hidden gem experience. We were at Noodle Village but still felt hungry, so we came across this restaurant just 20 minutes before closing. They were very accommodating, even as they were getting ready to close. The place has a laid-back street food vibe, with food served in to-go containers and generous portions. You order from a brochure, and they provide plastic utensils, regardless of whether you're dining in or taking out. My boyfriend and I opted for the pork chop on rice (of course), red chili oil dumplings with mild spice, and taro Taiwanese rice. Everything was quite affordable for the portion sizes, especially for New York. The rice was $7.75, the dumplings were $6.75, and the dessert was around $7. Our entire meal totaled $22, and we ended up with plenty of leftovers since we weren’t prepared for such big portions. I loved the large, satisfying dumplings and the pickled cabbage and meat sauce with the rice. I wasn’t a fan of the dessert, but my boyfriend really enjoyed it. Overall, it was a delicious experience!

Unlike the trendier, modern restaurants nearby, the Taiwan Pork Chop House may not catch your eye at first glance. However, once you step inside, you'll be greeted by an incredible atmosphere and enticing aromas. You'll likely notice that nearly every customer is enjoying a pork chop. Be sure to approach the counter with cash in hand, and treat yourself to an unforgettable pork chop that will surely be the highlight of your week.

Back open. Same menu, same great food. I had my usual order of pork chop noodles and spicy wontons. Make sure you're ordering D3-1 (Pork Vegetable Wonton in Spicy Oil) and not D3 (Wonton in Spicy Oil). The upgrade's worth the slight uptick in price. D3-1 has a lot more wontons that're much tastier and more artistically arranged. Doesn't look like too much has changed, which is great for this hidden gem.

I swear I wrote a review here back in 2010, but it seems to have disappeared. TL;DR: This is a no-frills spot specializing in Taiwanese breaded/fried pork chops. Service is hit or miss, but it helps a lot to speak Mandarin. I grew up with the smell of these pork chops blessing my sinuses, so coming here is like a throwback to the best of my childhood. There are definitely more refined spots to grab a Taiwanese chop in the city, but this place has history and authenticity that can't be beat.

Delicious and affordable. What else more can you ask for? I came here with a pretty large group of friends for a Sunday lunch. It was pretty crowded, but we were seated in a relatively timely manner.The pork chops were super flavorful and really reminded me of the lunch spots you can find in Taiwan. Makes sense that they 'd include pork chop in their name! We also tried their green onion pancakes, which were surprisingly super deep fried. I 've never had green onion pancakes so crispy or oily before. I didn 't mind the oiliness, but someone who isn 't into that kind of foods might not appreciate it as much.The restaurant is in Chinatown surrounded by all sorts of other delicious foods, desserts, and drinks. Despite the overwhelming number of choices you have here, I would recommend this place if you 're craving Taiwanese food!