Little Joys After Work for Office Workers: 6 Popular Yakitori Spots in Taipei

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After work, meeting up with three or five friends at a yakitori spot to chat and drink is often an exciting plan. The simple flavors of the skewers, the aroma in the air, and the Japanese sake or shochu make the delicious charcoal-grilled fare so good that you might not even notice it’s past midnight. In recent years, many yakitori shops have opened in Taipei, such as Wu Liu Shou, Chuan Tsang, and Qi - Yakitori House, as well as Lin Bei Kao Hao, which became popular in Yilan before taking Taipei by storm. These are all hotspots where you can’t get in without a reservation.

Ultra-Large Thin and Crispy Chicken Skin Rice Crackers – A Texture as Thin and Crispy as Meat Paper, Super Addictive

▲ Ultra-large thin and crispy chicken skin rice crackers. (Photo / Provided by Xiao Hu)

Xiao Hu enjoys Japanese cuisine, but yakitori has never been his go-to or something he’d spontaneously suggest going out for. Still, he often hears friends bring up the name “Wu Liu Shou,” with some even calling it the best yakitori in Taipei. After trying it himself, Xiao Hu has to admit it really is the best yakitori he’s ever had. (Text / Xiao Hu)

Wu Liu Shou Bade Branch
Address: No. 13, Lane 312, Section 2, Bade Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-27761008
Business Hours: 18:00–01:00 (Closed Mondays)

Wu Liu Shou Civic Branch
Address: 1F, No. 135, Section 4, Civic Boulevard, Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-25700330
Business Hours: 18:00–01:00 (Closed Mondays)

Committed to Using Locally-Sourced Yilan Ingredients – “Lin Bei Kao Hao” Rose to Fame from Yilan to Taipei


▲ Lin Bei Kao Hao insists on using local Yilan ingredients. (Photo / Taken by Huang Shiyuan)

“Lin Bei Kao Hao” is a yakitori shop that shot to fame in Yilan over the past year or two. Aside from its catchy name, its commitment to using local Yilan ingredients is a major draw for customers. What started as a roadside food truck four years ago has since expanded to three locations in Yilan, Luodong, and Jiaoxi, and recently opened a branch in Taipei’s Yanji Street. Owner Zhuang Zhihong said he hopes Taipei residents can also enjoy high-quality local Yilan ingredients.

Lin Bei Kao Hao Yanji Branch
Address: No. 58-4, Yanji Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-87721913
Business Hours: 17:30–01:30 (Last order at 00:30)

No Pre-Frying, Cooked to Order – Yakitori Shop Where You Can Taste Rich Char-Grilled Aroma

This time, we’re introducing a great after-work hangout spot loved by office workers and young women on a budget: “Qi Yakitori House” located on Section 1, Chang’an East Road in Taipei. Having been open for a while now, “Qi Yakitori House” is jointly operated by seven people born in the 1980s—hence the name “Qi.” The business has been thriving, with crowds pouring in during dinner and late-night hours. (Text / Da Kou)

Qi - Yakitori House
Address: No. 1-1, Section 1, Chang’an East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 17:00–02:00 (Monthly closure days announced on Facebook)
Phone: 02-25672770

Late-Night Izakaya Style – Sample a Variety of Chicken Skewers, Pair with a Drink for Ultimate Satisfaction


(Photo / Provided by San Gao Chi Han)

Tibetan-Style Yakitori Izakaya
Address: No. 23, Lane 119, Lin Sen North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Closed on Sundays)
Phone: 02-25319919

Every skewer is prepared with culinary techniques; the seasoning and grilling of the yakitori are perfectly executed


▲Boneless Beef Roll with Scallions, 160 TWD. Just by looking, you can tell the meat and scallions are top-notch, so they’re seasoned only with a light sprinkle of salt. Yet when grilled, the aroma is incredibly rich. The beef fat seeps into the scallions while absorbing their sweet fragrance, and when you bite into it, you can still taste the juicy sweetness of the scallions!!!! (Photo provided by Mi’er)
 

The emphasis is on treating every skewer with “culinary” methods, from the selection of the most basic ingredients, to the balance of seasoning, and even the control of grilling heat. Paired with some kappo-style dishes, this small yakitori spot transforms into a gourmet destination—not an exaggeration. The second time Mi’er visited, she only realized upon leaving that quite a few customers were waiting in line outside to be seated. It just goes to show: good food never goes unnoticed. As long as you put your heart into making great dishes, customers will come. (Text by Mi’er)

Yakitori First Branch
Address: No. 136-1, Section 4, Civic Boulevard, Taipei City
Phone: 02-27313686
Business Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Yakitori Second Branch
No. 19, Section 4, Civic Boulevard, Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-87736006
Business Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Chicken Turned Into Overnight-Dried? “Tezukuri Honpo” Showcases Artisan Techniques


▲Salt-grilled “Chicken Wings” with bones already cracked—eating the bones can be a hundred percent elegant too!! (Photo by reporter Liu Zhihang)

“Sumibiyaki yakitori” means “grilled chicken skewers” in Japanese. Owner Tetu, who has experience living in Japan, brings back the delicious flavors of his memory’s late-night eateries, taking chicken skewer cuisine to the extreme. The slightly crispy, oil-aromatic grilled chicken wings have pre-cracked bones, guaranteeing you can “eat the meat without spitting out the bones”!

Tezukuri Honpo
Address: No. 20, Lane 8, Section 4, Ren’ai Road, Da’an District, Taipei City (MRT Wenhu Line / MRT Danhai-Xinyi Line / Da’an Station)
Phone: 02-27052892
Business Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM


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