Japanese, Hong Kong, and Korean tourists all love these top five chain chicken cutlet brands across Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin | Compiled Report
 
Taiwanese street food is a must-try delicacy for many overseas visitors to Taiwan, and among them, the highly representative chicken cutlet is definitely on the must-eat list. There are numerous chain chicken cutlet shops across Taiwan. Here’s a selection of five must-try chicken cutlet brands that are not only popular with tourists but also loved by celebrity stars.

1. Angel Chicken Cutlet

Angel Chicken Cutlet gained fame after opening its first store in Xinxuejiang and has since expanded northward with many branches. The shop insists on using fresh ingredients and refuses frozen chicken to maintain the quality and the tender, thick-cut texture of the chicken cutlet. Most uniquely, its crispy outer crust bursts with juice when bitten into, giving a full, hearty, and satisfying feeling.

2. Monga Chicken Cutlet

The chicken cutlet shop “Monga Chicken Cutlet,” opened by celebrity NONO, immediately attracted many customers upon opening, thanks in part to the celebrity spotlight. But today, the reason Monga Chicken Cutlet can establish outlets across Taiwan boils down to the deliciousness of the food itself.

Monga Chicken Cutlet was the first chicken cutlet shop to enter a department store. Its cutlets are not only thick-cut with a crispy crust, but the meat is also tender and juicy. In addition to the signature Heavenly King Chicken Cutlet, the shop also offers unique flavors such as Seaweed Guest Chicken Cutlet and Spicy Girl Chicken Cutlet, made with seaweed imported from Okinawa, Japan.

3. Taiwan’s First Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken

Taiwan’s First Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken has a long history. It originally started as a pushcart stall run by the owner’s mother, gradually gaining popularity before establishing a physical store. In addition to chicken cutlets, the shop also sells salt and pepper fried chicken along with other common fried snacks for customers to choose from, including Taiwanese tempura, sweet potatoes, chicken wings, and fried squid. The store is often packed with long lines, sometimes even requiring a number system for pickup.