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霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店
Exit 1 · about 7 min walk

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店

Lin Ji Weng Gang Ji — Wuri Flagship
Taiwanese Cuisine, Group Dining · 烏日區
★ 3.9・3,551 reviews 287 views Closed now
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“A good choice when planning a group meal around urn-roasted chicken. The roast has golden crisp skin and naturally sweet, juicy meat, with side dishes such as rain mushroom with egg and kung pao taro offering different flavors. Indoor, semi-outdoor seating and small private rooms make the flagship branch suitable for gatherings. The atmosphere is lively and works best for families or friends sharing dishes around a table.”

Urn-roasted chicken Round-table Taiwanese banquet meal
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WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★☆☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Go if convenient

If you are already at HSR Taichung Station, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Roast chicken and stir-fries with different flavor directions

The urn-roasted chicken centers on crisp skin, charred aroma and meat juices. Around it are rain mushroom with soft egg fragrance, kung pao taro that folds taro sweetness into savory heat, and freshly stir-fried vegetables with a faint chicken-oil aroma. Together, the table offers several textures and flavors rather than repeating one note.

02
Gather around the round table and share the chicken

The Wuri flagship has indoor and semi-outdoor seating plus small private rooms, with roomy round tables that work well for group sharing. Once the whole urn-roasted chicken arrives, it can be pulled apart and shared before everyone reaches for the stir-fried dishes, making it well suited to a Taiwanese family-style meal with friends or relatives.

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High visibility built on more than 3,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 3.9 stars from 3,551 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time visitors.

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Signature Urn-Roasted Chicken MetroBites visit photo

Signature Urn-Roasted Chicken

The skin is roasted golden and crisp, bringing a lightly charred aroma before the natural sweetness and retained juices of the meat come through. Served whole, it is suited to sharing. The main appeal is the contrast between crisp skin and moist chicken, making it a priority main dish for roast-chicken fans.

Rain Mushroom Scrambled Egg MetroBites visit photo

Rain Mushroom Scrambled Egg

Rain mushroom is stir-fried with egg, whose aroma softens the overall flavor. Seasoning stays light, letting the contrasting textures of the ingredients show through. It is a good side if you want something gentler than the roast chicken, with a rustic character that offsets the richer chicken aroma.

Kung Pao Crispy Taro MetroBites visit photo

Kung Pao Crispy Taro

The taro is crisp outside and creamy within, pairing its natural sweetness with the mildly spicy, savory notes of kung pao seasoning. Crushed peanuts and red pepper add more texture. It suits diners who enjoy sweet-and-savory contrasts and offers both crisp and soft textures in a stir-fried taro side dish.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Use a little chicken oil for extra richness

The chicken drippings served with the roast can be used as a dipping sauce. If you reach a slightly drier piece of meat, dip it lightly in the chicken oil before eating to add richness and bring out more roasted chicken aroma.

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✨ AI Visit Note

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 takes a practical Taiwanese stir-fry-and-roast-chicken approach. The signature urn-roasted chicken has a clear roasted aroma and satisfying richness, and pairing it with stir-fried greens, mountain vegetables and rice-friendly side dishes makes the table feel complete and filling. It is especially suitable for family meals, group sharing, or anyone who simply wants a reliable roast chicken with a few hot stir-fries on the side.

Uncle’s note: Urn-roasted chicken really shows its skill through heat control and chicken fat. If the skin stays crisp while the meat keeps its juices, the fundamentals are in place—and this shop holds up well there.
Interior and dining atmosphere:The flagship branch is roomier than the usual urn-chicken eatery, with indoor seats, semi-outdoor seating and small private rooms. Round tables make the most sense once a family or group of friends sits down. The whole chicken needs space when it arrives so it can be pulled apart, and once a few hot stir-fries are added the table fills quickly. This is not a quiet date-night mood; it is the lively sound of people passing dishes, splitting chicken legs and asking whether anyone wants more rice.
Location and dining notes:霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 is at 台中市烏日區新興路686號. Phone: 04-2338-5562. Xinxing Road is an important route connecting Wuri with central Taichung, so driving from central Wuri or the high-speed rail area is relatively convenient. For larger gatherings or a private room, booking ahead is recommended. Urn-roasted chicken takes time and heat control, so if that is the reason for your visit, confirming it when you reserve is steadier than waiting after the whole group arrives.
● Signature Urn-Roasted Chicken

This is the most commanding dish on the table. The skin is roasted golden and crisp, with a lightly charred, urn-fired aroma first, followed by the chicken’s own sweetness. The meat does not turn overly dry, and dipping it in the rendered chicken oil lifts the aroma further and helps even the naturally drier pieces go down more smoothly. It is a classic, easy-to-enjoy roast-chicken style without unnecessary tricks—simply the kind of dish that keeps everyone gathered around the table.

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 (Lin Ji Weng Gang Ji — Wuri Flagship) visit photo

● Fresh Stir-Fried Vegetables

When the whole table revolves around chicken, a plate of greens becomes important. The serving is generous, and a faint chicken-oil aroma gives the vegetables a little more body without taking away their freshness. Cabbage, water spinach and sweet-potato leaves are familiar choices, stir-fried cleanly and directly. They are easy to eat and especially useful for balancing the richer roasted chicken throughout the meal.

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 (Lin Ji Weng Gang Ji — Wuri Flagship) visit photo

● Rain Mushroom Scrambled Egg

Rain mushroom has a fresh, mountain-vegetable quality of its own. Stir-frying it with egg softens the texture and makes it easier to enjoy. The dish feels as though a little of that wild freshness has been folded into the aroma of egg. Seasoning stays restrained, leaving the focus on the stir-fry technique and the way the ingredients fit together. It looks simple but makes a very likable side dish.

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 (Lin Ji Weng Gang Ji — Wuri Flagship) visit photo

● Kung Pao Crispy Taro

The fun here comes from combining the soft, fragrant texture of taro with the mildly spicy, savory profile of kung pao seasoning. The outside has a light crispness while the inside stays delicate and naturally sweet. Crushed peanuts and red pepper add extra movement to the texture. The result moves between savory and sweet with a clear aroma, making it one of the more memorable supporting dishes on the table.

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 (Lin Ji Weng Gang Ji — Wuri Flagship) visit photo
💡 Ordering note

Let a whole urn-roasted chicken be the centerpiece, then add freshly stir-fried vegetables to balance the richness. Rain mushroom with egg brings a different mountain-vegetable texture, while kung pao taro provides a sweet-savory turn. If your group is small, do not over-order the whole table. Taking leftovers home is fine, but stir-fry inevitably loses some wok aroma overnight.

  • Location:台中市烏日區新興路686號,屬烏日多人聚餐餐廳。
  • Type:Urn-roasted chicken, Taiwanese stir-fries, mountain vegetables and shared family-style dishes.
  • Highlights:Crisp-skinned urn-roasted chicken is the centerpiece, with indoor and semi-outdoor seating plus small private rooms.
  • Good for:Family gatherings, meals with elders, groups of friends sharing dishes, and anyone who enjoys Taiwanese family-style dining.

📌 Editor’s summary

霖記甕缸雞 烏日旗艦店 is easy to understand and easy to enjoy: the urn-roasted chicken is the centerpiece, a few stir-fried vegetables and rice-friendly dishes fill out the table, and the meal quickly feels complete. It is not about flashy presentation. Instead, it gets the roasted chicken aroma, heat control and steadiness of homestyle Taiwanese stir-fry right, with the lively energy that suits a group meal.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
41457台灣臺中市烏日區湖日里新興路686號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Wednesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Thursday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Friday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:30
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GETTING THERE

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119
HSR Taichung · 高鐵台中站
Exit 1 · about 7 min walk · about 542 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 8 min walk · about 606 m
G Green Line
烏日站 · Wuri · Exit 1 Another nearby station
about 10 min walk · about 767 m
Walking About 7 min from Exit 1 · about 542 m
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