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Welcome to Orange Bistro

Orange Bistro, located in Alhambra, CA, offers upscale dining for Taiwanese immigrants, providing authentic Taiwanese dishes in a banquet-style setting. Their large portions surprise diners, with standout dishes like oyster cake and century egg and basil stinky tofu. The jalapeño lamb and complimentary aiyu jelly and grass jelly dessert add to the unique menu. While the stinky tofu and rice noodle could use stronger flavors, the loofah and oyster omelette shine. The atmosphere is welcoming, perfect for larger groups, and the service is top-notch. Overall, Orange Bistro caters to a niche market and provides a taste of Taiwan for those seeking traditional dishes.

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Welcome to Orange Bistro - A Taste of Taiwan in the Heart of Alhambra

Orange Bistro, located at 11 W Main St in Alhambra, CA, is a hidden gem offering authentic Taiwanese cuisine with a modern twist. Specializing in noodles and seafood dishes, this casual eatery is perfect for group gatherings and even welcomes furry friends with their dog-friendly policy.

Customers rave about the friendly and attentive service at Orange Bistro, despite the language barrier. The restaurant's ambiance is lively, with occasional dancing in the dining room, making it a vibrant spot for a night out.

One standout dish at Orange Bistro is the stinky tofu, a must-try for adventurous foodies. Other favorites include the oyster cake, sesame oil noodles, and the century egg and basil stinky tofu. The jalapeño lamb is a crowd-pleaser, perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice.

For dessert, don't miss the complimentary aiyu jelly and grass jelly mix, a unique and refreshing way to end your meal.

Orange Bistro caters to a specific niche, offering upscale Taiwanese dining that goes beyond the usual bento boxes and snack shops. The dishes here are true to their Taiwanese roots, making it a favorite among Taiwanese immigrants seeking a taste of home.

While prices may be slightly higher than average, the generous portions and impeccable food quality make Orange Bistro a worthwhile dining experience. Whether you're a fan of Taiwanese cuisine or looking to explore new flavors, Orange Bistro is a must-visit destination in Alhambra.

So, come and experience the flavors of Taiwan at Orange Bistro. Trust the reviews and let your taste buds embark on a culinary journey unlike any other.

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Sandra S.
Sandra S.

Food is okay, and taste like Taiwanese cuisine should. Pricier than your average restaurant. I give this restaurant a bit better rating since all of the servers were kind, had a huge smile and attentive, despite the language barrier.

Josie C.
Josie C.

The manager was super fun and friendly. There was a party going on and since it was late, the dining room was the place for dancing. The food was good as we came for the stinky tofu.

Jessica W.
Jessica W.

時間在走,年齡在長,懂的多了,看的多了,你就會珍惜你現在所擁有的快樂~ 這次吃下來,覺得早就該來這裡了,做得非常道地很有台味,麻油腰花超嫩的,三杯大會串,道地,海產粥,不僅好吃,用料也非常的豐富,我們還點了開陽絲瓜,五更腸旺, 松阪豬,還有金沙龍蝦,是不是每一道光聽名字,就讓人家飢腸轆轆呀! 中午訂的包廂, $350起跳,晚上是$500起跳,還有卡拉OK可以唱,他們只有一間包廂,老闆娘說若在包廂,也可以自己帶酒過來,餐廳後面還有一個很大的免費停車場,好停車,整體來說我覺得是一個很棒的台式料理的餐廳

Darren L.
Darren L.

Orange Bistro serves a very specific niche, which is providing more upscale dining for Taiwanese immigrants. You don't see too many Taiwanese restaurants these days, and those that exist are typically your bento-style rice set or snack shops. Here they provide a banquet style setting for authentic Taiwanese style dishes (as noted by my dad, a Taiwanese immigrant). Their dishes are quite large portions which caught me by surprise with my initial thought of it being a typical Taiwanese restaurant in the area. For myself I chose the oyster cake. This is probably the most elevated quality of this I tried, having only eaten it in the US. The texture is completely consistent throughout where you don't get any lumpiness from the starch. While I wished there was slightly more egg in the proportioning, I enjoyed the dish, including the sauce which was well balanced. We shared the sesame oil noodle and the century egg and basil stinky tofu. The noodle was very simple with just sesame oil and whatever type of noodle you call it. The flavor was nostalgic and had a very Taiwanese essence. The stinky tofu was interesting, as I've never had fried century egg. It was nicely pleasant with a looser yolk and softer egg white texture somewhat reminding me of egg yolk fried dishes but more subtle and complex. The tofu itself was decent, but my dad wished it was stinkier and I wish it was crunchier. My brother chose the jalapeño lamb (you can pick beef or lamb but we love lamb). I really enjoyed the way they prepared the jalapeños which were mild-medium and sliced thin the way you might see bell peppers in a stir fried dish. The texture was perfect to me with them being slightly crunchy but cooked through. It wasn't too oily overall but being a stir fried meat dish it can come off a bit heavy since the residual oil pools at the bottom. But definitely not as greasy feeling as I've had. They offered a complimentary aiyu jelly and grass jelly mix dessert, which is a combination I've never encountered. It was a nice little treat at the end with acidity from the typical lemon aiyu with some herbal notes from the grass jelly. Overall I think the food quality deserves 5 stars as I would love to come back again to try a lot of their menu items. I appreciate that this restaurant exists to serve this specific niche to have upscale food native Taiwanese people like to eat. While I personally would come rarely because I don't have that much money at the moment (roughly $25-$30 per person for my dad, brother and me), I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to others who love or want to try Taiwanese food beyond your popcorn chicken, Taiwanese sausage, or pork cutlet rice set.

amy w.
amy w.

If you are craving authentic Taiwanese food, this restaurant is a must visit. From the fried stinky tofu to the thousand years egg, and the ever famous Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice, the flavors instantly transported me back to Taiwan. While I noticed some reviews mentioning the stinky tofu wasn't stinky enough, I found it perfectly balanced. The portions are generous, making it ideal for larger groups. One standout dish for me was the pork intestine with duck blood, rich and savory. And the oyster omelette? Absolutely delicious, packed with tender oysters in every bite. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming, and if you are into karaoke, they have got that covered too! I will definitely be returning with more friends to try even more of the menu. My goal is to sample everything. The service was also top-notch. Highly recommended! Trust my words...

Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.

Great classic Taiwanese food! Restaurant inside was clean and modern looking with a few larger tables with lazy susans along with smaller tables. I would recommend coming with a larger group as the dishes are pretty large. You get complimentary peanuts and sardines fish (?) which was tasty. My favorite dish was the fish that had lots of garlic and seasoning, with a layer of tofu underneath -- so flavorful, just watch out for bones. We also got three cup combo that came with chicken, squid, and we added pigs blood cake -- pretty classic, chicken was a little hard to eat as full of bones but to be expected. Green onion pancake was thin and crispy, tasted good with the sauce from the fish. We ended with taro and grass jelly dessert which was perfectly creamy and not too sweet, just wish it had some sago. Parking is easy on the street or in the free structure behind the store.

Franklin C.
Franklin C.

Really clean place and parking is available in the structure. Entrance is also available in the back so we were greeted by this long scroll of Chinese characters and drawing which is really cool to see. The food was just like how I imagined back in Taiwan: The stinky tofu, the pig ears, the lofa and the piping hot pot. All to die for. We didn't leave one plate empty Except for the shaved ice which we had to take home. We came a little late so it was just my friend and I chowing down the food with the waiter and the owner of the restaurant. We chatted with the owner and just had a blast chatting about the food and delicacies! I will be back! Definitely coming again

Truman W.
Truman W.

Not sure about how 'authentic' (whatever that word means), but the Taiwanese dishes here are served up in large American portions and pretty good-tasting overall. The crispy stinky tofu could be more stinky and crispy, the Taiwanese rice noodle could be more flavorful, but the loofah was spot-on and easily the best veggie on the menu. The oyster omelette was also pretty legit in flavor and texture. Free appetizer of roasted peanuts and salted fish.