I have same feelings for js in general, but I suggest you to try React Native. Just follow their official docs/tutorial. I was pleasantly surprised how straightforward it is. I believe you can as well use TypeScript.
You should bother with React Native. It game changer in the mobile world, not a trendy thing that will pass away. Senior iOS devs are going the RN route. Companies all over the places use it for their mobile clients. A little company named WIX recreated its entire mobile front with React Native.
I beg to differ. The xamarin stack on Android without forms is much preferable to whatever confused iteration of java+toolchain Google is currently offering.