Tasty & Co
“They even deliver and their prices are way under the commercial bubble tea places.”
“For a while, I eagerly, longingly glanced at its bright, yellow awning…but was really disappointed to find out that it's more of a Chinese takeout place than a Hong Kong "Western" style cafe.”
“The lady at the register is so nice always with a smile on her face.”
Tasty & Co
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Ordered delivery. Got here pretty quick. I got the beef stew and wonton noodle soup which was decently good but could have had more beef but the soup was good. Boyfriend had beef chow fun and fried dumplings which he said was not so good. Overall, 3 stars for a first try. I would give it a second chance.
Not appetizing at all. Brown rice had a foul smell to it like it went bad.
Would not reccomend this place. Hope I dont get food poisoning.
Horrible customer service
I have very mixed feeling abut Tasty & Co. I was really sad when the Colombian chicken place closed down but very excited when I saw an awning put up last last year indicating it was going to be a Chinese place.
I welcome the tiny Chinese bakery in the back although selection is limited compared to bigger Chinese bakeries I'm been accustomed (I spent a few yrs of my childhood in Chinatown). The food from the bakery is good and authentic. Fresh and comforting but if something is out, it's sold out. I wonder if the food is baked elsewhere. Either way if they run out of some baked goods, there is another Chinese bakery up the block and on the same side on 63rd drive.
I've ordered the bubble tea here before and the guy mixed up my order even after I told him in Chinese what I wanted. It was ok though because I got taro instead of the milk tea one which I like but come on, how can you confuse taro for milk tea. Their coffee and tea is good, no complaints. The funny thing is that in the evenings I've seen people ordering coffee and they have to tell the customer that there is no more left.
As indicated by many of you, I assumed that the majority of the food is American-Chinese by the menu so I haven't even ordered it. However, during the day I've seen many people eating in here (mostly older adults from the neighborhood) so I guess this place is affordable and accessible for the neighborhood.
Also, while waiting for the Q38 (worst bus ever) this location proves to be on point because I can grab a cup of tea to warm myself up.
Lastly, on some days I pass this place very early around 6AM to 7AM and I've noticed that the workers are inside getting ready for the day. I'm assuming that they probably open around 7am since they have the bakery which is good if you need something quick to eat for breakfast.
I don't really know that if this is a bakery or a Chinese takeout place. I did the take out last week and it was way below average. It's one of the place that use cheapest rice. Don't think I'll go back.
As soon as my husband and I moved into the area, there were three things we needed to scope out – 1) the nearest bagel shop, 2) the nearest coffee shop, and 3) the nearest Chinese fast food joint. Tasty & Co sits closest to our new apartment so we've made a few visits in recent months and my verdict rolls in at a solid 3.5. Unlike a few other Chinese fast food restaurants that are mere steps away, Tasty & Co seems to try and draw precious customers away from the competition by padding its menu with tons of novel offerings that you can't get elsewhere. Baked goods, for one. Along the far wall, there are shelves of your typical Chinese bakery items like pineapple red bean buns, sponge cakes, and egg tarts. Not a fan of breads? How about ice creams? They have both soft serve and scoop-able frozen yogurt. Would you rather prefer a sweet drink? They have milk teas too. If you're only here for the food and love the tune of Asian fusion, you'll probably love the signs posted all around boasting the mayonnaise walnut shrimp specialty (which I would usually only order in a true sit-down Chinese restaurant), the new shrimp pad thai, or the wonton soups. Call it ambitious or call it culinarily schizophrenic, but they really seem to try and previse all potential appetites with their menu. During my last two visits, I had the vegetable noodle soup, which came with satisfyingly curly egg noodles (meaning just a shade underdone, which is arguably the only way it should ever be done as it continues to cook in hot broth) and a good handful of mixed vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. Ordering it as a takeout dish revealed thoughtful packaging, as they packed the cooked noodles/veggies and the broth in separate containers so that it wouldn't overcook en route to your destination. The broth was flavorful and hearty, if a little salty, and I liked it well enough to order it a few more times.
Tonight, I ordered from their combination menu, which is a pretty common part of a lot of Chinese takeout restaurants now – popular entrees that are paired with your choice of rice and an egg roll. I got the broccoli in garlic sauce and the kind woman taking my order kindly obliged when I asked her if I could substitute the pork egg roll for one of their vegetable rolls (big props for veggie-friendly swapouts). The meal was a healthy serving, though I'm never a huge fan of the artificially red sauces that some places use for their garlic sauce. Redolent of the bright red glaze of charsiu pork in both shade and taste, my sauce had none of the promised spice that was expected by the pepper icon next to this dish on the menu. Nevertheless, it did its job of sating my hunger until the next meal so I wasn't totally mad at it. The vegetable roll was exactly what you'd get if you took all of the pork out of a regular egg roll – a deep fried wrapper hugging a small wad of shredded cabbage and vegetables. Not bad nor great.
The service you get really depends on when you come in. My husband and I once made the mistake of dining in when it was apparently prime dinner time and our order of two noodle soups took about half an hour (and our meal was oft punctuated with a steady stream of customers and the sound of the phone ringing off the hook). Tonight, I was in and out in less than five minutes. Will I still return? Probably. I'm intrigued enough by the vast menu offerings that I'd be willing to come back (the baked goods, for instance, have been calling my name every time I've walked in, especially since my area is so devoid of Chinese bakeries). If you're in the area with a nebulous hankering for "some Asian food", I'd recommend you drop by.
This place is the local take out/delivery place for us. Though there are tons of other options to chose from, I liked this place because they have traditional style foods such as congee, wonton noodle soups, and salt & pepper pork chops. However the last few times the delivery guy came by:
#1 – He keeps getting lost and going to the wrong building or apt.
#2 – When he finally arrives he asks for more tip
I finally had it today, when he arrived. Delivery guy tried to take a $7 tip by playing dumb with me. I had my hand out asking back for my change, he only gave me $2 back. He tried to leave and turn away but when I pointed to the receipt and said the food was only $13, he then gave me another $1 and said it was all he had.
When I called the restaurant to report him, they pretended not to understand and hung up on me.
This is the last time I order from this place. Be forewarned and watch out for the dumb delivery guy.
Let me begin by saying that I am not a fan of Chinese food, unlike my good friend Leo (read Joe's Crab Shack). I was introduced to this place by the spouse who used to work across the street and who only comes here for their coffee. I would probably not trust to dine here, but then again I'm trying to be on the classier side of things. Lol
I have tried their coffee and I must attest to the fact that they do have a good brew going, better then all the other places on the block, although a bit pricier.
They also have some types of baked goods here, I once tried a walnut cookie here, no Lulu's bakery, I assure you.
One thing that is annoying is that I have never, not once been greeted with a smile or a hello upon entering this place. I'm very picky about the type of service I get and that is why I gave 3 stars. Will be coming back for the coffee, I do think I'll forego the walnut cookie though.
This place is remarkable, unbelievable and versatile. By far this restaurant has the most selection of Chinese food. Not only they get Chinese bakery and bubble tea, but also teriyaki, noodles, fried rice, Szechuan cuisine and Cantonese food. The price was cheap and food was good.
I saw many people sitting around the table, eating the food. The place was neat and tidy thought it was small.