Taipei’s Hottest Korean Fried Chicken Spot – 5 Signature Flavors That Are Bursting with Flavor!

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Cheogajip, a Korean fried chicken brand with over 20 years of history, opened its first Taipei branch this year and attracted huge crowds right from the start. I met up with my friends Banbi and Alina to enjoy some fried chicken and beer. I thought the crowds wouldn’t be as bad as on opening day, but we still ended up waiting nearly an hour for a table. Actually, it was my second time dining at Cheogajip. The first time, I accidentally had the camera in skin-beautifying mode, which made the chicken look unnaturally smooth – so I didn’t write about it. But both times, I found Cheogajip to be great in terms of flavor and atmosphere, especially good value when dining with a group. It’s an affordable, tasty, and fun option for a group meal!

Cheogajip is located on Guangfu South Road, near Exit 2 of the National Father Memorial Hall, just a three-minute walk away. There are so many restaurants along Guangfu South Road, and there's also the similarly popular Korean favorite, Takoyaki, nearby. So, every holiday, the crowd here is no less bustling than in Xinyi District – it's really lively!

The entrance displays several of Cheogajip’s signature fried chicken flavors: Original, Yangnyeom, Green Onion, and Spicy Waero. I’ve tried all of them, but my favorites are the Green Onion and Yangnyeom ones. We deliberately went during off-peak hours, arriving at 2 PM, but still waited nearly an hour for a table. There were also quite a few people waiting. Since reservations aren’t accepted, I’d suggest coming early, avoiding peak times, or opting for takeout to save time.

The restaurant has both first and second floors. While there are quite a few seats, the second floor offers a more comfortable and spacious dining area.

The table buzzer can be pressed if you need to order or request service – similar to many restaurants in Korea!

White Grape Juice $50, Chum-Churum Peach Soju (14% ABV) $280, Peach Sparkling Wine (3% ABV) $330

The white grape juice was ordered for our friend who doesn’t drink alcohol, but I’ve had it before – it’s quite sweet with actual grape bits. As for the Chum-Churum Peach Soju, I’d only tried the original and yuzu flavors before. My friend Alina recommended I try the peach one – it has a mild sweetness, a slightly stronger alcohol taste, but it doesn’t burn going down. Drinking it alone might be a bit much, but it pairs perfectly with fried chicken. The peach sparkling wine is something I loved when I had it in Seoul – it has no real alcohol taste, just like a sweet peach soda, and the cute packaging is very appealing to girls. (And it’s endorsed by the adorable IU too XDDD)

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Korean Fried Rice Cake $90Since it’s deep-fried, it’s different from the usual stir-fried spicy rice cakes – the texture is a bit harder. But I really like the spicy sauce on the outside – it’s pretty hot, the spiciest dish I had that day. It goes well with soju or pickled radish, making it super addictive. Aside from the fried rice cake, they also have other small snacks like rice balls. I tried making my own the first time I visited – it was fun and interesting, though the taste was just average.

Boneless Signature Yangnyeom Fried Chicken $360, Boneless Popular Green Onion Fried Chicken $380。

I like both flavors, but I prefer the Green Onion one. The generous amount of green onions immediately caught everyone’s attention when it arrived. I enjoy eating the chicken with the green onions, and the slightly tangy sauce is also refreshing, so it doesn’t feel greasy.

As for the fried chicken itself, although the coating is a bit thick, I personally like how crispy it is – not too powdery or sticky. The chicken inside is tender and juicy. My friend mentioned that the green onions have a strong pungent flavor, but maybe because I was still feeling the heat from the rice cake sauce, I didn’t really notice the onion sharpness. Just a heads-up: if you’re sensitive to the pungency of green onions, you might want to go for a different flavor.

The Yangnyeom flavor uses Cheogajip’s special sauce, combining sour, sweet, and spicy elements – it’s aromatic and full of flavor. The sweet and sour taste hits you right away, followed by a gradually emerging spicy aroma. But this sauce isn’t as spicy as the fried rice cake, so even those who can’t handle spicy food can give it a try.

The fried chicken with sauce is a bit sticky and the taste is richer, so I prefer pairing it with pickled radish and soju to balance the flavors. Overall, I really like Cheogajip’s fried chicken – both the taste and texture are great (I even think it’s better than the Giant Fried Chicken I had in Busan). The price is reasonable. That day, the four of us ordered two orders of boneless chicken (which were quite generous), three drinks, one rice cake, and the cost per person was under $400 – perfect for a fried chicken gathering. When we left, I saw many other flavors on the menu, including autumn limited editions, which made me want to come back and try more!

Cheogajip
Address: No. 26, Lane 290, Guangfu South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City (Exit 2, National Father Memorial Hall Station)
Phone: 02-2773-0737
Business Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11:30-22:30; Friday-Saturday: 11:30-23:00
Facebook:Cheogajip
No reservation required | 10% service charge | Dining time limit: 2 hours

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