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Formosa Cuisine

11 Marist Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1368
845-471-1218
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Ranked #26 of 110 restaurants in Poughkeepsie
Cuisines: Taiwanese
Most recent review
- Jun 11, 2013
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67 reviews 67 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

While searching for the best noodles in the Poughkeepsie area I decided to try Formosa Cuisine. I don't think I ever had Taiwanese but I loved the noodles.Everything else was good,received service with a smile also very nice atmosphere..I think I would like to try the upper level next time..Only problem was parking..If you're not familiar with the area it... More

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23 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013 via mobile

We have been searching for a good Chinese restaurant in the area. Saw the sign for many years and finally decided to try it. The atmosphere was lovely. The service good although most of the staff we met didn't speak English well...does that make it more authentic? The food was tasty although my one complaint was it was slightly greasy.... More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

We go regularly and have never been disappointed by the good quality of home-cooked style Taiwanese food, which is what real Chinese food is. Service very helpful and friendly and the prices are fantastic. Very inviting atmosphere conducive to relaxing in with friends. Over-all one of the best value meals in town (especially the lunch sets), and definitely the best... More

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Wappingers Falls, New York
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65 restaurant reviews
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2012

I have eaten Cantonese, Szechuan, Mandarin, Hunan styles of Chinese food to many times to even count, but this was my first try at Formosan/Taiwanese style Chinese food. The restaurant itself is very inviting, the decor, the furniture and lighting give it a simple elegance that was very comfortable. The menu is fairly large, and has some familiar dishes and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

. I've never written a restaurant review before. After eating at Formosa, I knew I had to review this Restaurant. Other reviewers on different sites, inc the Pok Journal raved over the tasty food (popcorn chicken, fried rice and bubble tea). Maybe there is another Formosa in the same locale, in a parallel universe or something? We ordered take out:... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2012

Have been here twice now and they have very tasty dishes. Much better than the 10 or so American-Chinese places I have tried in the area. Also, when not comparing to other American-Chinese food, it is very tasty. The Taiwanese dishes are the best on the menu. It won't be long until I desire to go there again. The only... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I've eaten many times at Formosa, often calling ahead for takeout after getting off work at St. Francis Hospital. They don't have the usual Americanized Chinese food - it's Taiwanese and just seems tastier and more exotic. The Taiwanese sausage is a favorite, as well as the scallion pancake and popcorn chicken. I also love the teriyaki chicken dish and... More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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92 reviews 92 reviews
75 restaurant reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

Reasonable place to come have some asian food, it's fusion so nothing is spectacular but everything is good. One of the few places in the area to have bubble tea (one of my favourites!). I hope they continue to improve on quality because they definitely have the potential of being a big player in the area...great location.

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Dutchess County, NY
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14 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Formosa advertises that it is the best Taiwanese food in town. To my knowledge, it is the ONLY Taiwanese food in town. No matter though, as you would be hard pressed to find a more extensive menu, created from the freshest and tastiest ingredients, masterfully prepared. There is a world-famous cooking school up the road, and I have it on... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011

My family ate here after visiting the historic mansions of Hyde Park and before walking on the Walkway Over the Hudson. It is a hard to spot nondescript small place, but the food is great and very reasonably priced. Everything we had was delicious. Scallion pancake with omelet was the perfect snack for my toddler son. The hot and sour... More

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