500 Chicken House
Fried Chicken · Guangxin, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
The Read
Serious Casual Fried Chicken
Chef
Eric Sze
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
500 Chicken House is worth choosing when the brief is casual fried chicken in Da'an with more credibility than a random quick meal. The OAD Casual in Asia recognition gives it a useful trust signal, while the easy-booking format makes it a low-pressure add to a Taipei food day rather than a formal destination dinner.
About 500 Chicken House
500 Chicken House in Taipei is a fried chicken venue with confirmed recognition from Opinionated About Dining: Ranked #145 on the Casual in Asia list for 2025 and Highly Recommended in 2026. Its clearest verified identity is simple: fried chicken in Taipei.
The practical details are straightforward. 500 Chicken House has posted daily hours of 10:30 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM. The verified dress code is smart casual. Use Pearl's Taipei restaurants guide for additional Taipei dining ideas and Pearl's Taipei bars guide if the plan continues after dinner.
Taipei works in its favor if the plan is food-first and simple
Because the verified cuisine is fried chicken, 500 Chicken House makes the most sense when that is what the table wants. The available verified facts do not establish a broader menu range, price level, seating style, or service format.
Approach the experience through the facts that are known: fried chicken, Taipei, smart casual dress, daily posted hours of 10:30 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM. Details such as price range, seating style, service format, dietary accommodations are not confirmed here, so plan with flexibility rather than relying on assumptions.
Choose it for fried chicken; cross-shop it if you need range
The strongest case for 500 Chicken House is specificity. It is a fried chicken venue with confirmed OAD Casual in Asia recognition, including a #145 ranking in 2025 and a Highly Recommended note in 2026. With no verified price range in the supplied details, value should be judged by whether fried chicken is what the table wants.
If the group is comparing options, 44 SV, Sushi Touryuumon, TUGA Portuguese Restaurant, 伍佰雞屋, and 鮨 天本 are names to consider alongside 500 Chicken House, depending on the meal you want. The simplest distinction is that 500 Chicken House is the fried chicken pick.
Quick reference: choose it for fried chicken in Taipei; note the daily posted hours; dress smart casual.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
500 Chicken House positions itself as a low-key counter in Taipei's Da'an fine-dining neighborhood, trading ceremony for immediacy. The tone is unpretentious and direct: a fried chicken counter that draws serious critical attention without flashy signage or theatrics. The entrance is tucked down a lane on Ren'ai Road, and the ground-floor location in the Tianxia Building reinforces the spot's modest, neighbourhood feel. The result is a relaxed, slightly hidden address that contrasts with the formal tasting-menu culture nearby—approachable, opinionated about its single focus, and quietly confident rather than showy.
Best For
This is a place for straightforward, satisfying meals rather than multi-course formality. Its counter format and casual service style make it well suited to family outings, casual hangouts, and solo visits where the food is the main draw. Amid Da'an’s upscale scene, 500 Chicken House appeals to diners who want top-tier fried chicken without white-tablecloth fuss. The peer-driven recognition on Opinionated About Dining’s Casual Asia list underscores its standing among industry insiders, so expect a focused, food-forward experience that centers on the kitchen’s signature preparations.
Ordering Tips
Find the entrance via the lane off Section 4 of Ren'ai Road (仁愛路四段345巷五弄); the venue does not announce itself with bold street signage. Service runs from a counter, so come prepared for a direct ordering style rather than formal, multi-course service. Prioritize the house specialties listed for the clearest sense of what the place does best: smoked chicken, white chopped chicken, and chicken soup. Because navigation is slightly off the main street, use the address or a map to locate the Tianxia Building entrance before you go.
Planning details
Location
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 4, Ren'ai Rd, 375號開車的客人可從仁愛路四段345巷五弄進來門口在天廈大樓1樓 · Directions
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants Taiwanese cooking with more menu range, choose 44 SV. If the evening calls for sushi pacing and a more deliberate counter-style meal, look at Sushi Touryuumon or 鮨 天本 instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Taipei
500 Chicken House is the practical pick when the group wants a casual fried chicken meal without turning dinner into a long reservation project. 44 SV is a stronger cross-shop for diners who want Taiwanese cooking in a broader restaurant format and a known $$ tier, while 500 Chicken House is better for a quick, focused meal with easy booking.
Sushi Touryuumon and 鮨 天本 serve a different diner: someone looking for sushi structure, counter pacing, a more deliberate meal. Choose them when the evening is built around precision and ceremony; choose 500 Chicken House when the priority is casual energy, fried chicken, lower planning pressure.
TUGA Portuguese Restaurant is the better alternative when the table needs a wider European-leaning menu, 伍佰雞屋 is the closest name-based cross-shop for readers comparing similar chicken-focused options in Taipei. For value, 500 Chicken House makes sense when cuisine focus matters more than range.
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Compare 500 Chicken House
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Chicken House | Taipei | Fried Chicken | Opinionated About Dining Casual in Asia Highly Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Asia Ranked #145 (2025) | , |
| 鮨 天本 | Taipei | , | , | , |
| 伍佰雞屋 | Taipei | , | , | , |
| 44 SV | Taipei | Taiwanese | , | $$ |
| Sushi Touryuumon | Taipei | , | , | , |
| TUGA Portuguese Restaurant | Taipei | , | , | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at 500 Chicken House?
Either can work with the posted schedule. 500 Chicken House has daily hours in Taipei of 10:30 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM. Choose the slot that best fits your schedule.
Is 500 Chicken House good for solo dining?
It can be a sensible choice for solo diners who specifically want fried chicken in Taipei. Details such as seating style and service format are not confirmed here, so keep plans flexible.
Does 500 Chicken House handle dietary restrictions?
Specific allergy or dietary accommodation details are not verified here. If you have a serious restriction, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning a meal.
What are alternatives to 500 Chicken House?
If you are comparing options, 44 SV, Sushi Touryuumon, TUGA Portuguese Restaurant, 伍佰雞屋, and 鮨 天本 are useful names to consider alongside 500 Chicken House. The clearest reason to choose it is the fried chicken focus.
What should I wear to 500 Chicken House?
The verified dress code is smart casual. There is no need to frame it as a formal occasion, but plan to dress cleanly for a meal in Taipei.
