A fragrant dish cooked with one cup each of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, finished with plenty of basil.
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A Taipei institution for over 40 years, this restaurant is obsessed with poultry, using only 5-6 month old pullets to ensure the meat is exceptionally tender. Their version is celebrated for its thick, aromatic glaze and the inclusion of chewy pig's blood cake, which absorbs the sauce perfectly.
📍 No. 55, Changchun Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan · View on Maps
Shin Yeh is the definitive benchmark for Taiwanese cuisine. Their Three Cup Chicken is a masterclass in balance, featuring a precise ratio of high-quality sesame oil, rice wine, and soy sauce that results in a mahogany-colored glaze without being overly greasy.
📍 No. 34-1, Shuangcheng St, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan · View on Maps
As a Michelin-starred establishment, Golden Formosa elevates humble home-style dishes to a fine-dining level. Their Three Cup Chicken uses premium free-range chicken (Tu Ji) which provides a firmer, more flavorful bite that stands up to the intense caramelization of the sauce.
📍 No. 101, Tianmu East Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan · View on Maps
This restaurant is a time capsule filled with vinyl records and memorabilia. Their version of the dish uses fried chicken legs, providing a unique crispy-to-saucy contrast that is rarer than the standard braised versions found elsewhere in the city.
📍 No. 11, Lane 252, Dunhua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan · View on Maps
A more casual and modern offshoot of the Shin Yeh group, this spot is famous for its boneless version. It caters to a younger crowd and those who prefer bite-sized pieces without the hassle of bones, while maintaining the complex flavor profile of the original.
📍 No. 166, Jingmao 2nd Rd, Nangang District, Taipei City, Taiwan · View on Maps