Orange Square Milpitas

Braised Pork Rice

Slow-braised fatty pork belly lacquered in a sweet-savory soy reduction spooned over rice — the definitive Taiwanese comfort dish and the clearest measure of a kitchen's skill

Beef Noodle Soup

Tender braised beef in a deep, spiced broth with chewy noodles — a Taiwanese institution that rewards comparison across kitchens

Oyster Vermicelli

Plump oysters and thin noodles in a thick sweet potato starch broth — classic night market comfort that few Bay Area spots bother to do properly

Scallion Pancake

Flaky pan-fried layers with a generous hand on the scallion — best eaten straight from the pan before the crispness fades

Cold Appetizer Plates

Rotating selection of Taiwanese cold dishes — marinated tofu, braised seaweed, and pickled vegetables that calibrate expectations for the meal ahead