張家土雞城

# Open During the New Year

During the New Year, the operating hours are similar to usual business hours. Many families gather here for meals during this time! I visited on the second day of the New Year!

"Zhang's Native Chicken City" is considered a famous banquet restaurant in the area, located in Luzhu. They mainly serve native chicken dishes along with some seafood and stir-fried dishes. My family comes here every year for our New Year's gathering because, in these mountain cuisine restaurants, the elders usually foot the bill. Therefore, I don't know the exact prices, but judging by the dishes, it should be around 5,500 TWD per table.

The highlight is certainly the native chicken. The chicken here is really delicious, with firm meat and chewy skin that isn't greasy. It doesn't have that dry and tough texture that some chicken can have. The steamed grouper is also quite good, with delicate and fresh fish meat, and the broth has a subtle sweet freshness, steamed just right without being overcooked or fishy.

Their noodles are also a must-try; they're very aromatic and have a smooth texture, making it hard to resist having a few extra bites. The fried platter's taro balls perform well too, with a crispy exterior and a filling that isn't overly sweet, carrying a hint of natural taro aroma, which isn’t cloying.

Overall, the food at this restaurant tastes good and is relatively affordable, which is why we come here every year for the New Year celebration. The only downside is that it gets really crowded, especially during weekends and the New Year period, so it's definitely recommended to make a reservation in advance; otherwise, you might have to wait on-site to see if there is a vacant table.