Chicken Leg Bento (雞腿便當)

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雞腿便當Chicken Leg Bento

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What is Chicken Leg Bento?

Chicken Leg Bento (雞腿便當) is one of Taiwan’s popular rice and braised dishes, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. A whole chicken leg, fried or braised, on a box of rice with three or four side dishes such as vegetables, tofu and a braised egg. A classic, great-value Taiwanese lunch box.

What does it taste like?

  • Crispy or braised chicken
  • Juicy
  • Savory
  • Balanced meal

How much does it cost?

NT$100–160 per box

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Bento shops (便當店) everywhere, busiest at lunchtime. If the shop lets you choose side dishes, just point at the ones you want.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “雞腿便當”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “jī tuǐ biàn dāng”.