Xiadani Ortega

Amazing service!! Kelly was an amazing and attentive waitress during our dinner. Will definitely be coming back more frequently!

Luciana Str.

An Old Hollywood gem brought back to life with all its charm and allure intact. The ambiance is beautiful and the menu does not disappoint. We sat in the Elvis booth and had the lettuce wrap and chow mein and both were delicious. The nostalgic vibe and whimsical atmosphere make it feel like a proper night out on the town! Also, quite possibly the best matchbook I’ve seen in a while, if you’re into collecting those :)

Sarah Beckcom

With the history of this place I was expecting decent to ok food but I was happily mistaken. Everything was fabulous and the fries cauliflower was the absolute best I have ever tasted. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was iconic, and the food was top notch. Must vist!

+2

Hermes Arriola

This place was really cool! You must go! We met up with a friend of ours who lives in LA. Turns out not a lot of people come here and when they saw our pictures and food, they wanted to come. It’s such a cool atmosphere and the food is delicious. Bathrooms are nice and clean.

+3

Reuben Reyes

Choice place to enjoy Chinese food and friends. The interior has an authentic Chinese theme and the lighting is kept low. We ordered a variety of appetizers and dishes to share. Everything we ate was delicious. Our waiter was excellent and attentive. Very much enjoyed dinner here.

+7

Michael Chahin

The moment you Step into the Formosa Café you’ll feel like slipping through a secret door into 1940s Hollywood. It is a legendary establishment originally opened in 1939 they have served every celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Frank Sinatra slide into its red vinyl booths. Their food is a satisfying fusion of classic Chinese-American comfort with modern flair. Standouts include the crispy shrimp toast, Formosa fried rice, and the General Tso’s cauliflower. The service is very friendly, attentive, and often sprinkled with a bit of Old Hollywood storytelling if you’re lucky. You get the sense that everyone working here is proud to be part of something special. I’ll definitely would recommend it to everyone.

+11

Kytka

I used to come to Formosa back in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, and walking through the doors again felt like stepping into a time capsule of Hollywood’s golden era. This place has seen it all—countless movie stars, musicians, and industry legends have passed through, leaving behind an atmosphere that’s both nostalgic and electric. I sat in the Elvis booth, surrounded by history, imagining the days when Sinatra, Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe were regulars. The walls, covered in vintage photos and classic memorabilia, tell the story of an era when Hollywood glamour was at its peak. Ordered the fried rice—absolutely delicious—and soaked in the ambiance of a place that’s been an institution since 1939. So happy they saved this legendary spot. If you love Old Hollywood, Formosa is a must-visit!

+20

Katie Kansas

Hidden Gem in WeHo ⭐️💎 Unassuming spot that you might pass up but you shouldn’t! Charming deco, great drinks, tasty food and lots of Hollywood history. We had meat, veggie and vegan diners and all were very happy with the food selections. Highly recommend the Formosa Chow Fun & Lettuce Wraps Drinks are very unique and the atmosphere is perfect. Make sure to make a reservation ☎️

+12

Rob M

Classic Hollywood experience. The food and drinks are average but not bad at all. It’s all perfectly fine but that’s not the real experience. You don’t go here for cuisine. You go for an Average “Asian” meal with super ambiance. The experience is the old Hollywood vibe and ambience. The place is very cool. The vibe is great and the service is excellent." Worth going for the experience

Willow McGuane

Food ordered: orange chicken, kung pao brussel sprouts, veggie eggrolls, veggie bao Drinks ordered: secret garden, sichuan fogcutter Overall, ambiance here is top tier! We had no reservation and walked in on a Thursday night with no issues. The food was BOMB and had many vegetarian friendly options. (Brussel sprouts are a MUST have!) We loved their fun drinks and cups, however they were a little on the lighter side. But still very good and very cute. Bonus points: they sell merch. 😋

Macaroon

Great Food & Classic Hollywood Vibes! We had a great time at Formosa! The atmosphere and decor are amazing—old-school Hollywood at its best. Love historic spots like this and hope it keeps thriving! We ordered fried rice, chow fun, orange chicken, and spicy wontons (recommend all!)—surprisingly, everything was delicious! The flavors are different from your usual Chinese food, but in the best way. Definitely a place that keeps you coming back! Cons: The service was slow, and we didn’t get fortune cookies after our meal, even though other tables did. Still, the food was great, and we’ll be back!

+10

Utterly disappointed with this one, saw on a blog it was voted best restaurant in West Hollywood at one point, not sure how accurate that was. Fried rice and chow mien were bad, not sure how they can name the chicken wings Sichuan chicken wings, tasted like bad buffalo wings, wonton soup was good. Environment very dark. Should have gone Panda Express.

I was very excited to visit The Formosa after hearing so many great things about it and knowing it’s a true Los Angeles staple. Our group arrived on time for our reservation and were told it would only be a few minutes, so we waited at the bar. The bartender was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our drinks, but we ended up waiting about 20 minutes before checking back in with the hostess, at which point we were finally seated — after reminding them we were still waiting. Once seated, another 15 minutes passed before we had to flag someone down to have our server greet us. We placed our drink and food orders all at once, and shortly after requested another carafe of water, which never arrived. Our appetizers came out in a reasonable amount of time, but our plates were never cleared before the main courses were served. We were a group of five, each ordering an individual entrée. One entrée came out alone, and then we waited a full 15 minutes before another dish arrived. At that point, we were frustrated — we didn’t want to eat until everyone’s food had arrived, and our friend’s meal was getting cold, so we had to ask that everything be brought out at once. While the food itself was good and the portion sizes were generous, the service was absolutely terrible. No one checked on us after the food was delivered, and we eventually had to flag someone down just to get our check. Aside from taking our initial order, I don’t recall our server checking on our table more than once throughout the entire evening, despite seeing him attentive to other tables. It honestly felt like our table was overlooked, possibly because he knew we were subject to an automatic gratuity. We would’ve requested to have it taken off, but didn’t want to wait another 20 minutes to be assisted. Overall, I was very disappointed by this experience and truly hope my next visit will be much better.

Dylan Yang

Come for the history, not the food. There was a time period in Hollywood when Asia was fetishized. The architecture, Asian women in tight dresses, and the color red. This restaurant (and the Chinese theater) are relics of that history. Ordered their lunch box as takeout on a weekday. To be fair, I think the appeal of this place is the atmosphere and interior aesthetic. You get the chance to sit in the theoretical exact same spot as some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. I didn’t experience any of that, so I’ll just review the food. Their food is targeted toward an older American generation who wanted to say they’ve had a taste of Asia without the actual commitment to eat anything authentic. But in a time when younger generations seek out the latest authentic niche food spot to post on their socials, The Formosa is far-and-away out of date. The fried rice is under-seasoned, if seasoned at all. The orange chicken is edible but not orange and a tiny bit bitter. The walnut shrimp had a nice bite to it with your standard coconut flavoring. Generally speaking, their food is edible. And to top it off, it’s all rather overpriced. I’m not the target demographic for The Formosa and I’m sure that many people go and have a great time. But, respectfully, if you’re not a tourist and you’re just looking for food, I would try looking elsewhere first.

cha cha

1 star FRONT BARTENDER REVIEW: snottiness was absolutely unneeded when I asked about what was popular on the menu. I assume as a bartender, I’m sure it’s NORMAL for people to ask what was popular. I was there on New Years Eve, he was the bartender at the end of the bar. He had his friend sitting at the end of the bar while he was working. Normally I would order a whisky on rock, but this isn’t the place for that. ofc I wanted to try a nice cocktail and everything was pretty basic. ATTITUDE WAS UNNECESSARY. UNPROFESSIONAL. As someone who has opened many restaurants in LA and works with LA Times, SBE, etc. highly disappointed at the professionalism. I would have had them off on the spot. Food was okay. If you’ve never had authentic Chinese food or Michelin Chinese food, this would be good. The cod sauce was WAY too salty and the rice under seasoned. All the other stuff was normal. Top self whisky and tequila was overpriced, they charged the same as a 4 star hotel bar, no where near that. Love the spot bc it’s historic, but the servers there make it unbearable. Every single bartender had an attitude or made zero eye contact when we needed WATER. One of our friends needed water and they just ignored us. What a hazard. We’re not at the Ritz guys, calm down.