Overview

Hometown BBQ Chicken (家鄉炭烤雞排) is one of the most famous food stalls at Shilin Night Market in Taipei. The stall focuses on just one specialty — its charcoal-grilled fried chicken cutlet. It is also famous for its long lines, with customers often gathering as soon as the stall opens.

Unlike a typical Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet, theris is first deep-fried, then brushed with a secret house sauce and grilled over charcoal. This two-step cooking method gives the chicken both a crispy fried coating and a distinctive smoky, sweet-savory flavor.

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General Info

Name : Hometown BBQ Chicken (家鄉炭烤雞排)

Location : LINK

Type : Shop

Price : NT $100 – NT $150 per person

• 10% service charge : No

Menu : 

Chinese (Traditional) : ✅

English : ❌

Japanese : ❌

Korean : ❌

Payment : 

Cash : ✅ 

Credit Card : ❌

Atmosphere : N/A

Cleanliness : ⭐⭐⭐

Dining Options : 

• Vegan : ❌
• Vegetarian : ❌
• Pescatarian : ❌

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How to Order

There is no menu at this stall. Since they only sell one item, simply use your fingers to show the staff how many fried chicken cutlets you would like to order

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Sean’s Review

This is one of the most popular stalls at Shilin Night Market, and there is always a line. Waiting 30 mins – 40 mins for a fried chicken cutlet is completely normal

Their fried chicken cutlet is coated with the stall’s secret house sauce, then charcoal-grilled for another five minutes, giving it its signature smoky flavor

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1st visit :

July 25th, 2026 : Ji Pai

Unlike a typical Taiwanese chicken cutlet, which is known for its crispy exterior, this one is grilled immediately after being deep-fried, so the coating is not quite as crispy. The highlight, however, is the stall’s secret house sauce. As the sauce cooks over the charcoal together with the chicken, it develops a sweet and tangy aroma, giving the chicken a delicious balance of savory and sweet flavors.