Netizens Vote on the Top 10 "Savory Fried Chicken" Rankings — The King of Fried Foods Takes the Crown

A go-to late-night snack for Taiwanese people, nothing beats "savory fried chicken" (鹹酥雞)! You can find it on almost every street corner, and just the aroma is enough to make you dig into your wallet and start picking with the tongs. The deliciousness of savory fried chicken is something many have enjoyed since childhood and never tire of. Yesterday (Dec. 29), a netizen published the "Top 10 Savory Fried Chicken Rankings" online, where Dcard users voted for their favorite savory fried chicken items. In the end, the undisputed king — "savory fried chicken" — won the top spot with 275 votes.

10th Place: Sweet Potato (66 votes)

Thick and chunky sweet potato sticks deliver maximum satisfaction, and when combined with plum powder and pepper, they create a unique flavor that’s a staple in any savory fried chicken order.

9th Place: Rice Blood Cake (95 votes)

Resembling “Black Jack gummies,” rice blood cake can sometimes be delightfully chewy and tender, but at other shops, it’s so tough it feels like eating a “murder weapon” — practically like chewing on rocks.

8th Place: French Fries (113 votes)

Though you often find fries at fast-food chains, those from savory fried chicken stalls are always freshly fried. With just the right firmness, they’re addictive bite after bite.

7th Place: Chicken Skin (118 votes)

Chicken skin is all about technique. Getting it just right is tricky. “Good chicken skin is insanely moreish. But if it's too greasy or dry, it just tastes like seaweed.”

6th Place: Green Beans (122 votes)

Green beans are one of the few vegetable options at savory fried chicken stalls and a top choice for pairing with drinks.

5th Place: Egg Tofu (133 votes)

It ranks among Taiwan’s top foods most likely to burn your tongue — scalding hot yet irresistible, which is exactly what makes egg tofu so dangerously delicious.

Scalding hot yet irresistible, which is exactly what makes egg tofu so dangerously delicious (Image credit: Screenshot from Dcard)

4th Place: Thousand-Layer Tofu (145 votes)

With a firmer texture than egg tofu and a smooth, rich mouthfeel that’s instantly addictive, it’s a favorite among kids.

Thousand-Layer Tofu (Image credit: Screenshot from Dcard)

3rd Place: Squid (205 votes)

The chewy texture of squid makes it a perfect beer pairing — truly deserving of third place. “Squid is really great; I love the tentacles,” “Pairs amazingly with basil,” “Squid and fish cakes are absolute must-orders!”

Squid (Image credit: Screenshot from Dcard)

2nd Place: Fish Cakes (228 votes)

“Fish cakes have to be crispy and fluffy when fried!” “Fish cakes are the GOAT!” “You can only call it a real savory fried chicken spot if they fry fish cakes well.”

Fish Cakes (Image credit: Screenshot from Dcard)

1st Place:

Both boneless and bone-in versions have their fans, and every salt-and-pepper chicken vendor sells their best signature dish—earning first place is truly well-deserved. "Phew, the salt-and-pepper chicken did great and won first place, totally worthy of being my favorite," "I’ve decided to eat salt-and-pepper chicken with the TV on New Year’s Eve."

Salt-and-Pepper Chicken (Photo/Screen capture from Dcard)