Formosa Chinese Restaurant in Birmingham

Formosa Chinese Restaurant in Birmingham
4 / 5
50 reviews

2109 Lorna Ridge Ln, Birmingham, AL 35216-5279, Birmingham

Overview

Cuisine
  • Chinese
  • Asian

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

It looks empty is it in business still??_ any body 010119

They are still in business but closed from 2 pm to 5 pm so often looks deserted. They have by far the best asian food in the Birmingham region. Also they're closed for two months starting today because the owner is having a knee replacement

Does formosa offer any gluten free options?

Not that I'm aware of.

Is this a buffet?

No buffet, but if you think about it, any Chinese restaurant that does buffet is usually sub par at best. I mean why do you think they let you get all you want? To get rid of it. While I still love Formosa, I'd have to admit Red Pearl is the best.

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Formosa Chinese Restaurant
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Azziza S
google
11.20.2024
5/5

Amazingly good Chinese food. Great service.

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Bill Tiemann
google
10.12.2018
3/5

Formosa came highly recommended by a friend and I went in with high expectations. I had the Formosa sizzling beef which I thought was okay. My wife had the sweet and sour chicken which she felt was average at best. We each had an egg roll which we felt was also very average or maybe less. Additionally, the wait staff was borderline rude. The price of the entrees was okay, I have no complaints about that. I'm not saying that Formosa was bad, it was just not what I was expecting. It was average at best. Im still looking for one good Chinese restaurant in the Birmingham area.

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Semih Yilmaz
google
09.17.2018
5/5

Great service and food!

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Matthew Willis
google
09.02.2018
5/5

I tried this place for the first time in a lunch break. It is so good and at a unbearable price.

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James Philip
google
08.16.2018
5/5

Very good and exquisite food, incredible service, very fresh and we'll made, clean and was really well kept up, nice and update facilities, incredible staff, good reasonable prices and very exciting feel when getting your exotic food choices I highly recommend it to anyone interested for sure

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Josh Lucas
google
07.15.2018
5/5

Great Chinese food! no buffet style the food is above average for this type. The servers are like co owners of the restuarant or that's at least how they make you feel.. they are an awesome team and the food was amazing

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Adrianna Bailey
google
06.18.2018
5/5

Exceptional experience. Came here with the team for a business meeting. All orders came out quickly and correctly. Place is clean with relaxed lunch atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Nyoman is the best waiter I've ever had. Never had to ask for a refill or to have empty plates taken. He was on top of everything from the moment we sat down. Look forward to coming back again soon.

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William Parker
google
06.18.2018
5/5

This is the Best Chinese restaurant in Birmingham!!

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Kendra Bridgham
google
06.16.2018
5/5

The flavors here are excellent! It was an incredibly delicious dinner at an exceptionally great price. The waiter we had was friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back!

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Donna Urquhart
google
03.14.2018
5/5

Best Chinese food in town. I highly recommend the Mongolian Beef and Moo Shu Pork.

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Frog Price
google
02.23.2018
5/5

Beautiful place. Elegant. Formal table setting with linen and flowers. Food was hit and wonderful from the soup through the dessert then almonds. Orders from the menu came quickly and we're piping hot. Eggroll was flaky and flavorful. Meats in my entrée were tender and spicy. Rice was great too. Service was so fast. The bill for two was very reasonable. With tip we still had great meal at a good price. Great place to entertain a client. The charm is familiar.

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Joe Shih
google
02.16.2018
5/5

Quite a dim entrance for such a great restaurant.

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Wayne Duncan
google
02.12.2018
5/5

Wonderful atmosphere. Good food, unique Chinese decor, pleasant experience. We will return with friends.

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Charles Edmonds
google
02.08.2018
5/5

Can't find a bad think to say about the place in 29 yrs

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Mary Suggs
google
02.06.2018
5/5

My family has been eating at this restaurant since 1983. Each meal has been consistently delicious and beautifully presented. The service is excellent and staff is friendly and polite. The owners are always present and interested in their patrons requests. Overall I love this restaurant!

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Wayland Young
google
11.11.2017
1/5

The food is okay but the service has been terrible the last few visits. The server never came to our table between the time he brought our entrees and after we were done to bring the check. I had to ask the owner for water and after 5 minutes he hadn't come by. I had to get the water myself. I asked the server if I could substitute fried rice in place of white rice and he said sure. Normally, there is only a small charge if any. They charged five dollars for what they called a large appetizer of fried rice. I did not get any other rice with my dish. I complained to the owner about the server and the rice mistake but he wouldn't reduce my bill at all. Never again.

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Farron Della
google
10.07.2017
5/5

I only get pick up, but the food is wonderful and if you get a lot, they’ll put it in a box so it’s easier to carry all of it :)

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Kelsey
google
10.05.2017
4/5

We came bc of the good reviews. We'll return bc of the food! I've never been fond of white sauce in Chinese dishes but this place knew what to do. The appetizers, family style meal, and service were all good. Another hidden little place in Hoover.

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Carlton Posey
google
09.14.2017
5/5

Fantastic food ... Employees r very attentive!

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Sarah .Jackson
google
09.13.2017
5/5

For years Formosa has been our favorite chinese cuisine restaurant. The food is ALWAYS excellent and the service has never been less than outstanding. We have been dining here for over 20 years. In fact, my husband proposed to me at Formosa on a birthday dinner date many years ago. Oh - and their hot and sour soup is the best in town!

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Michael Parks
google
08.15.2017
5/5

Everything I ordered was delicious. Nice portions and good prices.

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Timothy McCarrell
google
07.18.2017
5/5

A long time favorite - still as great as ever!! Very cool atmosphere if you’re able to dine in!

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John Duncan
google
07.16.2017
5/5

This place has long been a favorite place to eat with my family. The staff is amazing. The food is terrific. We go there so often they know us by sight and greey us warmly.

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sonja lother
google
06.20.2017
5/5

Timeless, exquisite Chinese food. Formosa is a hidden gem in Hoover, just in front of the Dollar Theatre off Lorna Road. Their menu is expansive, with something for every taste. Outstanding, friendly courteous service and good portion sizes complete the experience of dining at this family-owned, consistently outstanding restaurant. The flavors are always a perfect blend and it is a delight to have such a great Chinese table service (though take out is just as great, too!) in the Hoover area. No buffets here—just excellent food at reasonable prices. We’ve been customers for more than 25 years and it is a delight to see that this vibrant restaurant is open again with the same family attending to its success.

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Melissa Barger
google
06.17.2017
5/5

Best Chinese food around. The food is very fresh, and the service is wonderful!

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Traci Rauccio
google
06.12.2017
5/5

I have read reviews about bad service and im not sure where everyone else is eating but we had the best service here and the food was amazing! If you pass this place up your missing out!

Formosa Chinese Restaurant
smjaygal
google
05.21.2017
5/5

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant to go to with my husband. Their Peking duck is pretty good but don't take my word for it as I hadn't had duck prior to my visit here. It was our go to spot for dinner and a movie at the dollar theater across the street when my husband and I still lived in Alabama. It's never crowded so the atmosphere is always pleasant.

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Wayne Teel
google
05.20.2017
5/5

Best Chinese food in Hoover, AL.

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Melanie Taylor - Coleman
google
05.13.2017
5/5

This place is very clean. I had Mongolian Beef and egg drop soup. Both items were great. My husband and son praised the egg rolls. They also enjoyed their meals. The service was good. The restaurant is easy to get to from Lorna road or Rocky Ridge road. There is plenty of parking also.

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Paul Pierce
google
04.27.2017
5/5

Certainly a spot worth visiting, the food is great and fresh, the costs are convenient and it is consistently clean in here. Kudos.

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Brasier Dovev
google
04.01.2017
5/5

This spot is my favorite. I eat in plenty of restaurants but to this restaurant I go the most. The stuff is very helpful and the food they cook is so fresh and tasty. I never miss an opportunity to have a good dinner in this place. I highly recommend this place.

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John Mountz
google
03.25.2017
5/5

The Formosa is a great Chinese restaurant with a unique Flavorful menu. The Mongolian beef is outstanding. I have been going To the Formosa for 20 years and was devastated when it temporarily closed 3 years ago. I try to go once a month . I am glad to see it is getting very busy again so a lot of people agree that it's the best Chinese restaurant in town.

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Megan Morton
google
03.17.2017
5/5

Formosa is hands down the best Chinese in town! We eat there weekly and the food is always consistent and delicious!! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. We definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Defney Defney
google
03.16.2017
5/5

Delicious food enough said our whole family enjoys the dining experience every time

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Levi St. George
google
02.03.2017
1/5

Service was sub-par. Food was cold and bland. I don't recommend at all.

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Kristina Hocutt
google
01.06.2017
5/5

Nice atmosphere, friendly service, and amazing food!

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Gypsy Mike
google
11.02.2016
5/5

My first time there!! Wow love it very generous portions really.. My party of 4 we all got to go boxes.. I highly recommend you try if haven't already. Moo Sho pork it was the best I've ever had. Very large portion for less than $10 .. Definitely coming back.. 5 plus stars

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Reginald Bryant
google
11.01.2016
5/5

Food is great.

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Tameka Colvin-Lewis
google
09.09.2016
5/5

Good food. I'd recommend it!!

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David Jones
google
09.02.2016
5/5

Excellent and flavorful food, I loved the atmosphere the spot has, and the employees were very welcoming. Will definitely visit here next time.

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laurie lawson
google
07.18.2016
5/5

I heard great things about this place from my friends but I wanted to try it out for myself! Glad I did! Food was served promptly with a smile and was delicious! I will be back.

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Terry Tant
google
07.17.2016
4/5

Been going there for years. I have moved so don’t get to go now as much. Service is always excellent. Prices are reasonable & Portions are huge. I prefer dishes in a Chinese white sauce & there’s is outstanding. To spice it up they bring me Chinese red chili paste. Probably the Best Hot & Sour Soup in B’HAM. ( Mr Lin’s in Helena may have a slight edge ) Highly Recommend !

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Vincent Johnson
google
06.23.2016
5/5

Great place very nice people

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Junea Childers
google
04.05.2016
5/5

Excellent service, and excellent food!

Formosa Chinese Restaurant
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Kris Music
google
03.10.2016
5/5

Very good restaurant. Big portions, even for me lol. A little bit dark inside. I wish there was little more light. Also the chop sticks are to cheap for an restaurant of that quality.But food and service were great

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Poppers Mor
google
03.01.2016
5/5

An all time favorite in the Birmingham area with a very long history. I first ate here at the age of around 10 when they were located on the Westside. Followed them to Hoover in the 90s and still visiting to this day. Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in Birmingham.

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Allison Rivera
google
02.26.2016
5/5

Its pretty hide from the street but it was a pretty good experience food wise and service wise.

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J T
google
02.20.2016
4/5

Some of the best Americanized Chinese food in the city of Hoover. This place is an institution. Definitely have a couple mixed drinks while you are there, the bartender is heavy-handed and you can't beat the drinkware. Classic tiki bar style cocktails and glasses.

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Dane Poset
google
01.23.2016
4/5

Great hidden spot! Service was impeccable and food came out fast! Great hot & sour soup as well.

Formosa Chinese Restaurant
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Antonio Amd
google
01.20.2016
5/5

Nyoman is the best!! This guy is one the best servers I have ever known!!!

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