The Ravenous Taotie

Visited The Ravenous Taotie for lunch, a cozy spot with a decor of figurines and a server in cosplay, enhancing the quirky atmosphere. The place is small and fills up quickly, so arriving early helped us get a seat without a reservation. It’s a partial service restaurant where you write your order on paper and fetch your own containers for leftovers. We ordered the braised spare ribs with egg noodles and a braised beef rice combo. Both dishes arrived quickly, within 10-15 minutes, and were packed with lots of tender, flavorful meat. The portions were generous for the price, offering great value. They have various spice levels; I chose less spicy, but options are available for more heat. The food was authentic and satisfying, leaving us with plenty of leftovers. Overall, The Ravenous Taotie is a great, affordable spot for casual dining. Definitely worth a return visit to explore more dishes. Tip: Consider booking ahead for dinner, as it seems to get busy!

Only sad cause I haven’t tried this place sooner!! We ordered 3 dishes and not one lacked flavour and all were made with fresh ingredients. Our favourite was definitely the braised beef over the spare ribs! It was more tender and we’d order that again, the sauce was so yummy and with pockets of tofu. Great portion and they don’t make you feel like you’re missing out on meat! They have many other options- I plan to try a noodle dish next. Also with how it was served, not only looks great but kept our food hot even though it didn’t take long for us to finish cause it was so yummy. In the winter I can imagine this place would be great too with such comforting dishes. The atmosphere may not be for everyone but I found it unique and fun but if it’s not your cup of tea, you can always order takeout! The staff was super patient and friendly as we didn’t know what to order and had questions. They answered kindly and were very helpful! Even gave us a better booth when they noticed a new one opened up, was very appreciated Thank you!!

Unapologetically Chinese restaurant with delicious food with good portions. They don't skip on the spice level but you can choose which level you want. I've ordered multiple dishes but the standout for me is the dandan noodles with no broth, it's called Sichuan Ground Pork Noodles (Dried) on the menu. The noodles are perfectly chewy with a good accompanying sauce. Other tasty items I've ordered include hot pot with sesame sauce, stewed chicken and mushroom noodles, ice jelly and spicy beef tripe. When you walk in you're greeted in Chinese but English is also an option. The place is decorated with anime and Asian memorabilia. And the floors have that signature Chinese restaurant build-up grease feeling. If you pay cash, there's a discount.