Formosa Cafe

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   Jeff

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Formosa Cafe has really come back in a strong way. Food was excellent and we all especially enjoyed the whole Bronzino. Walnut shrimp is always great we loved the fried rice. We tend to over order because we enjoy the leftovers so much. Service was very nice but it always feels like they’re a LITTLE understaffed when the place gets really busy.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a girl date night and the service and food were absolutely amazing. I have been a regular since moving to Los Angeles but my friends experienced it for their first time and they loved it. The restaurant serves old Hollywood charm and the drinks and food can’t be beat. Highly recommend.
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was not great. Oily and heavy. It was better last year. Such a shame for a classic institution. Service was also not the best. Wasn’t busy and yet drinks took forever and then the food came out so fast we didn’t have room on our table for all of it.
   

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   Marcos

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My partner and I had a great experience! We got some drinks at the bar first, then we got seated in the iconic train car for dinner. Our server Simone was amazing! She was super friendly, recommended good items on the menu, and she was all around so wonderful! The drinks were strong and had nice flavors, the food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is also stunningly beautiful! Completely recommend!!
   

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   Carrie

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great time on our second trip here in since December. I grew up literally a few blocks away and had never been here. Its fabulous. The new owners have made it so authentic looking and cozy. Love all the original actor photos and the red wallpaper is amazing. Our server was a complete doll! I can't remember her name but she was awesome! Great drink recommendations.
   

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   CL

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing portion size for food, you’d think it’s small like most restaurants but we had plenty leftovers
   

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   Brittney

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the best birthday dinner. My 3rd time at the formosa and it never fails, always an amazing experience.
   

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   Daniel

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The vibe is amazing - it has all the kitschy charm we had hoped for. It’s a noisy and energetic environment with a good soundtrack and entertaining people watching. For 2, we shared the Dan Dan Mian noodles and Chinese BBQ Pork plate and both were delicious. The pork was our favorite. It was decadent with lots of crispy skin served on the bone and the sauces were excellent. It’s probably not an ideal dish for a romantic night because we were sticky and in a slight comatose after eating it, but it was a perfect celebratory dish for my wife and I. Portions are generous and built for sharing, but we wanted to try a few items and love leftovers. Cocktails were good but on the pricey side. I very much appreciated the details with all the cups and garnishes though. The whole restaurant really nails the design details from the wallpaper to the stir sticks to the to-go bags, it enhanced the experience for us. We will definitely be back and are glad we finally visited this old charming spot. The 1933 Group continues to impress. The staff was friendly and laid bac
   

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   Stephen

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Waitress ignored us for about 20 minutes when trying to order food. Maybe she was overwhelmed. Food was subpar.
   

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    Nicole

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a great time. Staff is lovely, the venue is beautiful and the food is great.
    

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