formoosa

Welcome to formoosa, a Taiwanese restaurant located in the vibrant Chinatown area of San Diego. Known for its delicious fusion of coffee, tea, and noodles, formoosa offers a unique dining experience that caters to a variety of tastes.

With a diverse menu featuring house specialties like Beef Noodle Soup, Sesame Noodles, and Pork over Rice, formoosa showcases the bold and authentic flavors of Taiwanese cuisine. The restaurant also offers a range of side dishes such as Sesame Wontons, Popcorn Chicken, and Pickled Cucumbers, providing diners with a truly immersive dining experience.

What sets formoosa apart is its commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. From compostable containers to plastic-free packaging, the restaurant goes above and beyond to minimize its environmental impact. In addition, formoosa offers a range of convenient utilities such as delivery, takeout, and reservation options, making dining at the restaurant a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Customer reviews rave about the restaurant's attentive service and flavorful dishes. Whether you're craving a hearty bowl of Beef Noodle Soup or a plate of crispy Popcorn Chicken, formoosa has something for everyone. So, next time you're in San Diego, be sure to stop by formoosa and experience the delicious flavors of Taiwan right in the heart of California.

formoosa Menu

Location

Address: 4646 Convoy St San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 567-9091

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accessible parking near entrance
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant main entrance
    Yes
  • steps or stairs
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant restroom
    Yes
  • QR code menus available
    Yes
  • Closed captioning on TVs
    No
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Classy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Asian-owned
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Sarah M.

    11 August 2024

    This was very good for our first meal in San Diego! Was craving noodles and hot the spot at this cute place in the Chinatown part of San Diego! The server was super nice and if you check in, you get a free drink! We got the spicy wontons and they were pretty good. The pickled cucumbers were good, but I wished they had more spice. The sesame noodles were not too bad, but not my favorite. My friend liked her beef noodle soup. Definitely check out this spot when you're in San Diego!

  • Author: Wendy L.

    05 August 2024

    Overall the food is really good. I would say the best dish is the beef roll. It's a must have! The peanut noodle sauce is on the thicker side without being too salty which is what I liked. I did notice that they used to have ribbon noodles in the dish and now they use another type. The ribbon noodle was better but this dish is still good. The pork over noodles are surprisingly very flavorful despite the color when mixed. It for a little salty towards the end of the bowl but that was where all the sauce settled. There was a decent amount of pork and personally i like it more than over rice because the ratio over rice never works out well for me (there's never enough pork for me haha). I would get this again. The servers Paige and Kathleen were very nice and attentive! The seating arrangement is rectangular around a bar like area. It would be more difficult for larger parties so try not to come with more than 4 people. The only con is that there isn't AC but it wasn't too bad. The owner last time gave us ice water when we were waiting outside in the heat to seated. That was very nice.

  • Author: James T.

    03 August 2024

    Our family was in San Diego for a vacation and formoosa was a short drive away. We ordered take out on a Friday night and that turned out to be a good call. The parking lot was packed. I'd suggest bringing a friend and have them hop out to pick up your order while you circle around. Multiple cars made their own parking spots so some areas became unintentional one way lanes. We ordered beef rolls, onion pancakes, popcorn chicken, multiple dumplings, crullers (Chinese donuts), pickle cucumbers, sesame balls, pork noodles and rice. The food was all delicious and ready when we showed up. We'd definitely recommend checking out formoosa and its sister restaurants.

  • Author: Leslie Z.

    02 August 2024

    Paige and Sean were our servers, and they worked very hard to make sure the guests got their food in a timely manner and received friendly service, despite being the only two working the front. The jasmine green tea was very yummy, definitely recommend. The pork in the pork over noodles was a little salty, but every other ingredient was amazing in the dish. The cucumbers were the "cucumber salad" flavor (sesame oil and some type of vinegar I reckon), which was my favorite part of the dish. My boyfriend got the pork over rice which is the exact same dish but rice instead of noodles. I'd recommend getting the noodles instead.

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