8090 Taiwan Cuisine
This casual Midtown counter serves Taiwanese comfort classics, from rich beef noodle soup to crispy salt-and-pepper squid.
- Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 19:30; Sat, 12:00 – 18:00
- $
- 638A Lexington Ave
- 4.1 (72 reviews)
Description
The menu extends to bento boxes, boba, and Taiwanese sausage prized for its flavorful snap. The kitchen delivers on specific textures and balances, preparing squid that is crisp rather than chewy, pickled cabbage with a clean sweet-and-sour contrast, and a beef noodle broth that closely captures the style found in Taiwan. By featuring less common Taiwanese dishes, the spot offers a distinct change of pace from typical nearby dining options.