8 Places to Get the Best Fried Chicken Around Taiwan

If you’re in Taiwan, you’ll need to try one of the most famous street snacks there: Taiwanese fried chicken! The thin slices of juicy meat are topped with a blanket of breading and special seasoning and are among the most popular Taiwanese food for locals and tourists. 

You can easily find Taiwanese fried chicken at night markets and at food stores around the city. People love the cutlet because it’s far more flavorful than those you’ll get at a fast-food chain and we honestly can’t blame them. Here's where you should go for this crispy and savory staple Taiwanese food. 

Two Peck sounds like an apt name for a Taiwanese fried chicken shop, but it’s also a playful twist on renowned rapper Tupac. This franchise has reached international stores because of how remarkably delicious their cutlets are. The spice level is less intense, which is perfect for those who aren’t well acquainted with heat.

Address: No. 2號, Lane 1, Baoqiao Rd, Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 231

Contact: +886 2 2917 5575

Opening Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Mon-Sat)

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You know the Taiwanese fried chicken is good when even locals line up for it – and that’s exactly the scenario at Angel Jipai at the Ruifeng Night Market. Compared to other Taiwanese food stalls that sell jipai, Angel’s cutlets are thicker but still tender. It’s also on the sweeter side, which is probably due to the marinade they use.

Address: No. 1128 Yucheng Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 804

Contact:  +886 976 594 881

Opening Hours: 3 pm – 12 am (Daily)

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As if Taiwanese fried chicken wasn’t delicious enough, this food stall makes it even tastier by adding cheese. You’re basically getting a slice of pizza, except the base is a deep-fried chicken filet instead of dough. Balance out the savory fare with an order of their Brown Sugar Pearl Milk tea or further indulge in cheesy goodness with a golden cheese potato ball. 

Address: No. 15, Wenheng 2nd Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Contact: +886 982 385 838

Opening Hours: 12 pm – 9:30 pm (Tue-Sun)

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Monga is popular for its thick Taiwanese fried chicken that comes with a sweet glaze. Each filet is made by pounding the cutlet and marinating it in honey before drenching it in a batter and deep-frying it. Despite its thickness, it stays moist when frying without drying out the chicken. Specialty flavors you must try are the seaweed and chili-flavored Taiwanese fried chicken. 

Address: No. 118, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Contact: +886 223 813 938

Opening Hours: 3 pm – 10:30 pm (Daily)

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Want to try a different kind of Taiwanese fried chicken?  Apart from the Original and Spicy flavors, they also have Curry and Drunken Chicken. Don’t be alarmed when you order the Drunken Chicken and receive a charred-looking piece of meat. It’s marinated with over 10 types of Chinese herbs and coated with bamboo charcoal, hence its name.

Address: No. 123-3, Section 3, Xinglong Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City

Contact: +886 2 2239 6936

Opening Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm (Daily)

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Hometown BBQ Chicken is one of the best Taiwanese fried chicken selections at Shilin Night Market. Each serving is filling and bursting with flavor thanks to the special BBQ marinade and cooking technique. After the cutlet is deep-fried, it’s slathered in extra sauce and grilled to cut the grease and make it even crispier. 

Address: No. 102, Huimin Road, Nanzi District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Contact: +886 7 360 2537

Opening Hours: 4 pm – 11:40 pm (Fri-Wed)

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Surely there must be a Devil Chicken Chop if Angel Jipai exists. The Taiwanese fried chicken at this shop is equally delicious and great as an on-the-go snack. It’s got a thin and crispy outer layer that’s perfectly golden brown in color yet remains tender and moist inside. Even without relying too much on extra spices, it’s still a tasty treat. 

Address: No. 71, Wenhua Road, Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan

Contact: +886 980 720 270

Opening Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm (Tue-Sun)

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Hot Star started as a small stall in Taichung and is now one of the bestselling Taiwanese fried chicken stores in the country. They specialize in extra-large chicken cutlets that are deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. We aren’t exaggerating when we say each serving is the size of your face or approximately 12 inches. 

Address: No. 36, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Contact: +886-2-2995-7978

Opening Hours: 9 am – 9 pm (Daily)

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