Really amazing food. Familiar and surprisingly different food. Cozy place, lovely service and amazing value for money. Have the Taiwanese night market food. Go now!!!
Amazing food and amazing service. Chef cares about what he serves and accommodated our needs for gluten free
If you love Taiwanese food, you have to visit, small shop not many seat. Braised beef noodles taste great, soup is rich, beef tender and soft, a little too heavy for some people, if this is the case, pick thick cut braised pork on rice, another brilliant choice.
Formosa Izakaya in Birmingham is a Taiwanese culinary gem. Their beef noodles are a revelation - tender beef, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked noodles create a harmonious symphony of taste. Each bite transports me to the bustling streets of Taiwan, with an authentic and high-standard rendition of this classic dish. The attention to detail and traditional cooking methods truly set Formosa Izakaya apart. What's equally impressive is their reasonable pricing(£9.5), making this exceptional experience accessible to all. In my culinary journey across the West Midlands, Formosa Izakaya stands out as the epitome of Taiwanese cuisine. For those seeking an unforgettable and genuine Taiwanese dining adventure, Formosa Izakaya is the ultimate destination.
Had the Taiwanese beef noodle and Asahi (Japanese beer). Food was tasty and served in a large portion. You can try typical Taiwanese food here. Also the waitress was friendly and efficient.
Amazing food with good prices and nice staff. More people need to visit. The fried chicken is delicious.
Authentic Japanese/Taiwan skewers, always busy. Best place to go if you not feeling hungry. The only problem is the floor is unexpected wet especially in the toilet area which is quite dangerous.
Can't fault this place, reasonably priced quality food you can't find anywhere else. Dare say one of the best places to eat in Birmingham
The highlight of our meal was the omurice! Some dishes could have been a bit more aromatic or spicy. Nonetheless, the prices are a bargain considering the quality of the ingredients! The kitchen is open and the smell of the fresh food is all over the place, so do not be surprised if your clothes are a bit smelly afterwards!
Visited after a show at the Hippodrome, chosen randomly because we liked the look of the menu as we were walking by. Small but very busy, they managed to fit us in and provided excellent service and amazing food. Bit of a hidden gem.
It may take a wee while for the food to come out but it's worth the wait. Pretty authentic from what I can gather and everything we had was tasty.
Staff was on point ,toilets were clean and it must be one of the most reasonably priced restaurants in Birmingham .
Staff are great and probably under a lot of pressure as it's always busy so give them a break if the service isnt up to your standard.
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both cuisine and service are spectacular yet I have reservations for management approach. I arrived around 14:00 which is like the ending period of lunch time while the restaurant is full house with customers waiting outside to be seated. What shocked me is that there is only one server throughout the entire (full housed) restaurant which he needed to simultaneously handle the tasks of a host, a waiter and a cashier. Obviously he was overwhelmed despite working at his fastest speed while the overall performance can hardly be considered as efficient. I am not criticizing the server as he demonstrated unimaginable tolerance and delicacy and the cuisine worth the wait. However, I strongly doubt that the restaurant should allow customers beyond their handling capacity to be seated and served (Including myself) not only because it would reduce its efficient but also it would burn out their employees both physically and mentally which is unideal for customers, employee and revenue in a sustainable way. Advices for potential customers, feel free to bring high expectations as there would be no disappointment yet please also bring extensive patience as the restaurant is remarkably understaffed.
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