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Taipei Neihu - A well-known Hainan chicken rice chain. Although the price is high, the quality of the chicken is excellent, claimed to be the best in Hainan chicken.

📍 Hainan Chicken Rice Set A (Main dish + Pork Bone Tea) NT$265

Hainan Chicken Rice (Original Price NT$195)
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The most classic version, with several pieces of chicken breast and two chicken wings. The chicken breast is very tender, firm yet pleasantly moist and not dry. And the springy yellow chicken skin is not greasy and has no fishy taste. According to the introduction, the chicken is made from fresh, medium-aged free-range chicken, with precise cooking time. After cooking, it is placed in an ice bucket to cool and enhance the texture of the skin—truly the pinnacle of Hainan chicken.

The cucumbers are cut into thin and thick slices for added crunch and texture.

There are two rice options; I chose pandan turmeric rice, and the other one is chicken oil rice.
🔹 Turmeric rice is moderately soft, not too wet or mushy, and has a bit of texture that I like quite a bit. The subtle aroma of turmeric and pandan pairs very well with the dipping sauce of ginger, shallots, and garlic paste.

Three dipping sauces:
🔹 Ginger, shallot, and garlic paste: My favorite sauce, a perfect match of ginger, garlic, and shallots with rich layers of flavor.
🔹 Chili sauce: Quite spicy, with a hint of lemon acidity and a little sweetness, very distinct flavor.
🔹 Dark soy sauce: A bit on the sweet side, rich in flavor but not overly salty.

Pork Bone Tea (Single Order Original Price NT$130)
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The soup is very sweet and balances the flavors of Chinese herbs. It contains fresh shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and goji berries to enhance the freshness. There are two pieces of pork ribs; unfortunately, the meat feels a bit tough, and the sinew can be difficult to chew.

▶️ Environment
🔹 The indoor space is quite large, with a total of 5 tables for four and 3 tables for two, accommodating 26 people.
🔹 The decor style is bright and simple, and very clean.
🔹 Cutlery does not need to be self-served, a spoon is included with the meal. Chopsticks are pre-set on the table.
🔹 Drinking water is not provided.
🔹 Restrooms are available.

▶️ Thoughtful Reminder
🔹 For dine-in, please inform the staff, find a seat directly, and the menu will be brought to you, ordering via QR code on your phone.
🔹 Line Pay and electronic payments are accepted.

▶️ Overall Assessment
🔹 Ruiji Hainan Chicken Rice has a relatively high price, with a not-so-high cost-performance ratio. I think it is considered mid to high price for Hainan chicken rice. However, I really have to give high marks for the quality of the chicken, paired with those three dipping sauces, making the flavors very distinctive. I usually wouldn’t come often, but I’d make a special trip if I want something better!