This is my favorite restaurant in Newton! The employees are so friendly and efficient, too. The portion sizes are perfect IMO; smaller than normal American restaurants but just enough to fill you without stuffing you. I've had almost everything on the menu and nothing misses: my favorites are the spice wonton noodles, salt and pepper pork chop plate, and the popcorn chicken. It can be hard to get seating but you usually don't have to wait too long and it's very clean and cute inside! Side detail: there are also real Taiwanese grandmas in the kitchen whipping up a storm. They came over to my table to chat one time and it was so sweet; one of them told us that after she retired she didn't want to just stay at home so she decided to open this restaurant and is now gracing all of our tastebuds!

Authentic no-frills Taiwanese restaurant with homemade tasting dishes, just like the name itself. It only has 3/4 tables so the wait can be long (anywhere between 30mins to an hour). Got popcorn chicken, crispy fish fillet and minced pork rice as appetizers to share between the four of us. Everything tasted great and the cod was fried to perfection with perfect sauce to dip on the side. I got the beef noodle soup and the broth was a delight. I got it medium spicy and the spice level just adds a kick to this light yet umami broth. Be careful tho, the spiciest can be really spicy. Overall a great place. If I have to complain, the price is a little too much for the portion and for these Taiwanese staples. -8.2/10

Overall: grandma didn't let me down. This Taiwanese restaurant is the epitome of family owned small business. Yes there might be a wait but what if I told you it was some of the most authentic Taiwanese food I've had in the US. Food: grandma cooked to us beef noodle soup, pork chop rice, popcorn chicken, Taiwanese pickled cabbage, and threw in a special treat for us! I think the highlight has to be how light and crispy the popcorn chicken was. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful without the heavy oily breading in other kinds of fried chicken. The pickled cabbage just needs that stinky tofu pairing you get from a night market to round out the combo. Otherwise quite crunchy and well pickled with a tinge of spice. The pork chop hits the spot and while it may not stand out it really does bring you back to Taiwan. The best part is that she adds a little minced pork on the side that really feels like home cooking. They use lean pork and prioritize flavor over the fatty texture to maximize the dish. Lastly the beef noodle soup is not the intensely long cooked over multiple day kinda broth but it strikes the right balance of spices and beef flavor for a quick version. The beef shank is incredibly tender (perhaps too tender) but the soup base and the noodles are really reminiscent of home cooking. Ambience/Decor/Service: what I love about this place is that it really represents peak suburban restaurant. Not many dining tables, the register doubles as the boba shop and the kitchen is run by 1-2 people (including grandma!). The service as such is not fast but honestly you go to also just hang out and "meet your neighbors" as I saw the cashier conversing with a few customers as well.

Best taiwanese street food restaurant. Small family owner business but the service was quick and super friendly. Theres only a few tables so on a busy day you will have to put your name down and wait up to 30 minutes but definitely worth the wait.

Really tasty and great experience!! We had a little bit of a wait - on Sunday morning - but it was really nice and they let us get a boba to go while we walked around in Newtonville. Delicious food that came out super quick. The popcorn chicken was delicious and spicy! I really liked the pork chop with rice. Also really enjoyed the wonton soup - the flavor of the broth was rich, garlic-forward and really hit the spot. Super friendly family-run business and a chill vibe all around. Would highly recommend.

Authentic, delicious Taiwanese food! I came here for Sunday lunch and it was quite busy and waited ~40-50minutes for a table. The place is small with only a few tables. Once we were seated, the food came out really hot and quick! Everything we had was really good and portions were reasonable for the price. Popcorn chicken: Got this hot level of spice and it was actually hot which I liked. The fry from the chicken was perfectly light and crispy and sweet and hot from the spice powder. Chicken was juicy. Scallion pancake: This was good, but would have appreciated more beef and scallion inside. Spicy Wonton noodle soup: Soup flavor was very umami and flavorful but didn't feel heavy. It had just enough spice in the soup. Wontons and noodles were al dente. Salt and Pepper Pork chop rice: so yummy! Perfectly flavored and cooked pork chop over rice with some ground pork and broccoli. The broccoli was marinated and cold and was really good too! Lavender milk tea with boba: Perfect amount of lavender flavor to the milk tea. The boba was sweet and chewy. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area and looking for authentic Taiwanese food!

Value: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Such a cute little store! I loved this place. They only have 3 tables, so it can be hard to dine in sometimes. We ended up getting takeout because of the wait. Popcorn Chicken Rice: this was so freaking delicious. I got medium spice level but I feel like hot has the potential to be even better. The chicken definitely has a good kick. It was so crispy and tender! I also liked that they added ground pork to it. The richness of the sauce soaked into the rice and made it even better. It could have used a little more vegetables, though. I only got 2 broccoli florets Beef Roll: this one was disappointing. There was way too much hoisin sauce - it overpowered the rest of the wrap. I would have wanted more beef as well. Pork chop rice: this one was deliciously crispy, but I think the popcorn chicken was my favorite (because of the spices) Traditional milk tea: this was decent. Boba was chewy. Milk tea was solid for a place that doesn't specialize. Prices are very reasonable! It's around $12 for entrees. A nice family-owned business. We'll definitely be back

Rounding up the 4.3 rating to 5 stars because the food was fantastic! My partner and I had the popcorn chicken (hot), salt & pepper pork chop, minced pork rice, fried mantou, braised beef noodle soup (medium), chicken cutlet rice, and traditional milk tea w boba - TASTE: 5/5 - felt like homemade Taiwanese cooking. The popcorn chicken was truly spicy, and the pork chop was seasoned well w a light sugar undertone. The fried mantou was sinful from the bun itself, but also topped w condensed milk and homemade brown sugar syrup. The braised beef noodle soup was on point: pleasantly more sour and spicier than expected. The milk tea tasted more like tea, vs an indulgent milk flavor, which we still enjoyed! TEXTURE: 5/5 - the popcorn chicken, mantou, and chicken cutlet were fried perfectly w satisfying, crunchy bites. The pork chop, minced pork, and braised beef were tender PRICE: 5/5 - we ordered so much because it was easy to! Glad the price points are accessible for more folks to try Taiwanese food. Items in the appetizers section range from $2-10, soup & noodles $10-23, and rice $12 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - portions are good to share. Devoured everything, besides some of the popcorn chicken to take home SERVICE: 3/5 - most days, Grandma's Kitchen opens from 11am-3pm, closes for a midday break, then resumes w 5-7:30pm dinner service. We walked in at 5:15pm on a Friday and all tables (only 3!) were already taken. We waited inside, w more groups coming after us, and were excited to finally be seated ~40min later. Although it took a long time up front, our food started coming out immediately after we placed our order, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Would consider ordering for takeout, in the event of another long wait, next time! ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - cute, homey, and narrow space filled w Polaroid photos and Christmas decor PARKING: 4/5 - got a street spot on Washington St and walked a block over

If you want some really good Taiwanese food this place is amazing! There is a bit of a wait but it is worth it(This is a family owned restaurant!). Everything is just really good. This place definitely a hidden gem in Waltham!