One Extra Trick Makes It Taiwan’s Only Must-Try Late-Night Fried Chicken Joint in Tainan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Tainan is a top-tier battleground for food, and in such a competitive environment, it’s crucial to bring out the unique characteristics of traditional snacks. Located on Section 2 of Zhonghua East Road, “ICHIRO Aromatic Crispy Fried Chicken” stands out from other stalls with its hipster façade and American-style decor, breaking the stereotype of traditional fried chicken.

Aside from its distinctive interior, the star dish—Aromatic Crispy Fried Chicken—is made uniquely by first deep-frying then stir-frying the chicken, making it the most distinctive fried chicken joint in Taiwan. The owner marinates the chicken with over 20 types of seasonings, both Taiwanese and American, fries the chicken to about 80–90% doneness, then quickly stir-fries it over high heat to achieve extra crispiness. Custom-blended salt, garlic, scallions, onions, and basil are added for flavor, resulting in incredibly tasty crispy chicken.