Formosa: Brooklyn's Cozy & Trendy Spot for Authentic Taiwanese Dumplings and Noodle Soup

Formosa Introduce

Introduction / Overview

For New Yorkers eager to explore the rich and nuanced flavors of authentic Taiwanese street food and home-style cooking,

Formosa

stands out as a true culinary gem in Brooklyn. Located at

144 Evergreen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA

, this dedicated

Taiwanese restaurant

offers a welcoming, yet distinctly stylish atmosphere where you can indulge in high-quality Asian

Comfort food

. The restaurant is immediately recognizable for its **beautifully decorated** interior, creating a vibe that is simultaneously

Casual

Cozy

, and

Trendy

The menu is focused but impressive, built around exquisitely crafted

Dumplings

, satisfying **Noodle and Rice** dishes, and authentic

Small Bites

. Signature items like the

Signature Pork Dumplings

and the hearty

Taiwanese Beef Noodle

draw consistent praise. Patrons love the simplicity of dishes like the

Scallion Noodle

, which is elevated with a **perfect sunny-side up egg**. The dining experience is enhanced by the promise of **Fast service** and an environment perfect for various occasions, whether you're catching a quick

Lunch

, settling in for a relaxed

Dinner

with

Groups

, or enjoying some focused **Solo dining**. The availability of both authentic Taiwanese

Beer

and fun **Taiwan Beer** fruit flavors (Pineapple, Lychee, White Grape) makes it a complete dining and social destination.

Location and Accessibility

Formosa

is perfectly situated on

144 Evergreen Ave

in a bustling, easily accessible part of Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. For Manhattan and outer-borough commuters, accessibility via the subway is excellent, making it a stress-free destination for a delicious meal. The restaurant is located near several key transit hubs.

The closest subway station is **Myrtle Avenue**, which services the **M train** and is only a short four-minute walk away. Furthermore, the **Central Avenue M train** stop is also highly convenient, and the **Kosciuszko Street J train** stop is within easy walking distance, giving New Yorkers multiple options for reaching the location. This robust transit access ensures that

Formosa

is an ideal choice for a spontaneous

Quick bite

or a planned evening out. The local, vibrant energy of the neighborhood complements the restaurant's **Trendy** and **Cozy** atmosphere, placing it right in the middle of a dynamic area that is easy to get to from anywhere in the NYC region.

Services Offered (use a list)

Formosa

offers a full spectrum of dining services and amenities designed to make the Taiwanese dining experience effortless and enjoyable for all New York patrons:

Flexible Dining Options: Provides seamless
Dine-in
with ample
Seating
, convenient **Takeout**, and easy **Delivery** options for maximum flexibility.
Full Meal Service: Caters to all parts of the day, offering
Lunch
,
Dinner
, and
Dessert
.
Signature Hand-Crafted
Dumplings
: A core feature of the menu, with a variety of fillings including the popular **Signature Pork Dumplings**, **Chive With Pork Dumplings**, and the unique **Spicy Kimchi With Pork Dumplings**.
Authentic Entrees: Serving classic Taiwanese noodle and rice dishes, most notably the comforting **Taiwanese Beef Noodle** and the simple yet perfect **Scallion Noodle**.
Small Plates
and Starters: Features genuine Taiwanese appetizers like **Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken**, **Century Egg With Tofu**, and **Taiwanese Sausages**.
Alcohol
and Specialty
Drinks
: Offers a selection of **Beer** including the uniquely flavored **Taiwan Beer** (Pineapple, Lychee, White Grape), alongside classic Asian beverages like **HeySong Sarsaparilla** and **Canned Grass Jelly Drink**.
Family-Friendly Amenities:
Good for kids
, with the provision of **High chairs** and a **Restroom**, making it a great spot for family
Groups
.
Work-Friendly Environment: Noted by a reviewer to have **wifi and plenty of tables and seating**, making it a perfect spot to **bring my laptop and get work done here**.

Features / Highlights (use a list)

Formosa

has several distinct features that make it a highly desirable spot in the competitive NYC dining landscape:

Impeccable Atmosphere: The interior is **beautifully decorated**, offering a rare blend of
Casual
, **Cozy**, and **Trendy** vibes, perfect for both intimate and group dining.
Dumpling Excellence: Their dedication to perfecting the art of the dumpling is evident in the variety and quality of the offerings, making the **Signature Pork Dumplings** a must-try for any visitor.
Authentic
Taiwanese restaurant
Experience: The menu is a genuine representation of Taiwanese
Comfort food
, introducing New Yorkers to specialties like
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
and **Century Egg With Tofu**.
Uniquely Flavored
Beer
Selection: Offers a fun and exotic twist on the drink menu with fruit-flavored **Taiwan Beer** options, which a customer specifically **loved**.
Exceptional Simplicity: Dishes like the **scallion noodle** are lauded for their quality and perfect preparation, proving that simple flavors can be the most rewarding.
High-Speed Dining: Known for its **Fast service**, ensuring that diners can enjoy a delicious meal without a lengthy wait, making it a perfect **Quick bite** destination.
Versatile Seating: Provides an environment suitable for all purposes, from quick
Solo dining
to large celebratory **Groups**, with comfortable
Seating
and great amenities like **wifi**.

Contact Information

For reservations,

Takeout

orders, or general inquiries about the menu, please use the contact details provided below:

Address: 144 Evergreen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA

Phone: (347) 365-2539

What is worth choosing

Formosa

is the restaurant New Yorkers should choose when they seek a combination of genuine, high-quality

Taiwanese restaurant

fare and a uniquely appealing dining environment. The value proposition here is comprehensive: you get

Comfort food

that is made with care and served in a space that is aesthetically pleasing and genuinely welcoming. The reviewer who praised the **service, vibes, and food** as **all impeccable** perfectly encapsulates the experience.

What truly distinguishes

Formosa

is its dedication to authenticity, from the perfectly balanced

Taiwanese Beef Noodle

to the crisp, flavorful

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

. Coupled with the friendly, **Fast service** and an atmosphere that invites patrons to linger—or even bring their laptop for work—it stands out in the Brooklyn dining scene. The ease of access via multiple subway lines and the full suite of services, including **Delivery** and being **Good for kids**, makes it a supremely convenient choice. For a delicious, casual, and highly enjoyable experience centered on some of the best dumplings and noodle soups in the city,

Formosa

is the ideal Brooklyn choice.

Formosa Menu

Dumplings
Signature Pork Dumplings $14.00
with sweet, juicy yellow chives
Chicken With Napa Cabbage Dumplings $14.50
Chive With Pork Dumplings $14.50
with sharp, earthy green chives
Spicy Kimchi With Pork Dumplings $15.50
Veggie Dumplings $15.50
Chinese greens, shiitake, dougan, glass noodle, corn, garlic, white pepper
Seafood With Celery Dumplings $16.00
Shrimp, squid, and tilapia, (seasonally: octopus)

Noodle and Rice
Scallion Noodle $14.50
vegetarian, or request vegan
Taiwanese Beef Noodle $18.00
with stewed vegetables and pickled mustard

Small Bites
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken $9.50
Century Egg With Tofu $8.00
topped with soy paste and shaved scallion
King Oyster Mushroom $9.00
Crispy, juicy, deep fried, special seasoning
Taiwanese Sausages $8.50

Sweets
Taiwanese Mochi $7.00

Drinks
HeySong Sarsaparilla $4.00
Canned Apple Soda $4.00
Canned Grass Jelly Drink $4.00
Taiwan Class Beer $7.00
Taiwan Beer Pineapple $7.00
Taiwan Beer Lychee $7.00
Taiwan Beer White Grape $7.00
Canned Guava Juice $4.00

Formosa Details

Service options
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Amenities
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Groups

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Formosa Photos

Formosa Location

Formosa

New York Kings County Bushwick Evergreen Avenue

144 Evergreen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA

Formosa Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 201 user reviews.

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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1

Came here for lunch - the service, vibes, and food were all impeccable! I love how beautifully decorated this place is. The food was awesome: we got the century egg with tofu for the second time, and also ordered the scallion noodle, which comes with a perfect sunny-side up egg. Will definitely be back to try the dumplings, and maybe even to bring my laptop and get work done here (they have wifi and plenty of tables and seating!)
May 29 · Annie Xu
super cute spot for a quick casual meal with friends or by yourself. Big fan of the scallion noodles and chive/pork dumplings. they’ve got a great selection of drinks too, I loved the pineapple beer. I can’t wait to try their beef noodle soup next time!
June 02 · Megan Truong
Just the best. Exceptional staff (S/O JD, Ramsey, & BOH), eye-opening ultra satisfying eats. The mushrooms are a personal favourite, the best meat dupe I've ever had. Beef noodles, essentially a beef stew w/ noodz is perfectly filling. Dumplings are beautiful, pork bun is insane, delicious n...breakfastsy!? Taiwanese guava gose comes w/ a packet of powder which when combined with the beer makes for a truly funky drink & science experiment.
August 01 · Andrew Bottiger
The winter melon tea tasted like boba water (tapioca water) and sugar. The dumplings were mid. What gives this place a 2 star review is how the kitchen/counter-staff glared at me for the entirety of my order’s preparation. I could have done without the uncomfortable eye contact.
May 06 · Brandon Edwards
This charming Taiwanese restaurant offers a nostalgic dining experience, though the dishes vary in quality. The appetizers were the highlights: the fried king oyster mushrooms are perfectly seasoned with a pleasant chewy texture, while the century egg tofu is refreshing and well-flavored.The main courses, however, are less consistent - the Lu Rou Fan could benefit from having a richer flavor and more substantial side portions; the Beef Noodle Soup flavor leans a tad bit sweet, and the noodles lack any chewiness. One highlight with the noodles is that the beef shank is tender and well-seasoned.Overall this was a decent visit with friendly service and a unique dining vibe.
October 06 · Bill Wang