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At 雞椰爺 椰子雞鍋物料理 (Ji Ye Ye Coconut Chicken Hotpot), coconut water, coconut flesh, and chicken all go into one pot. The style is gently sweet and mellow rather than spicy or heavy. The restaurant sits on Zhongyang North Road in Beitou, with a dining room more spacious than the storefront suggests. Alongside Coconut Chicken Hotpot, there is Hong Kong-style claypot rice. A chick-shaped timer on the pot announces when it is ready; lift the lid only after it chirps, and the sweet aroma rises with the steam. It is a memorable little ritual for a shared meal.
● Coconut Chicken Hotpot
Coconut Chicken Hotpot uses fresh coconut water as its broth, with tender coconut flesh and chicken cooked together. The broth is pleasantly sweet with a delicate coconut aroma that never overwhelms the other flavors; the savoriness of the chicken blends naturally with the coconut sweetness, and the meat remains tender. Ladle out the untouched broth as soon as the pot is opened to taste its light, non-greasy character. Dip the chicken into the house condiment of small kumquats, fresh chilies, and sesame, and its tang, mild heat, and nuttiness open up a wider range of flavors.
● Double Cured Meat Claypot Rice
Double Cured Meat Claypot Rice arrives in a small clay pot, with Chinese sausage and cured pork laid over the rice. As it heats, the fat and aroma from the cured meats seep into every grain. The rice takes on their savory fragrance while remaining distinct, and vegetables add a fresher counterpoint. Near the end, do not overlook the rice clinging to the rim: scrape it up gently for a toasted, crisp crust, shifting from tender grains to a crunchy finish.
● Dried Scallop and Cured Meat Claypot Rice
Dried Scallop and Cured Meat Claypot Rice adds small dried scallops to the cured-meat rice. The rich, fragrant oils of Chinese sausage and cured pork coat the grains, followed by a note of the sea. Cured-meat savoriness and the texture of claypot rice still lead, while the scallops lend each bite a finer layer of umami. Mix it, taste the soft rice in the center first, then search along the edge for the crust. You can compare sauce-soaked grains, springy cured meats, and the toasted, crunchy bottom all at once—a staple that pairs naturally with the gently sweet coconut chicken broth.
Once the Coconut Chicken Hotpot is opened, resist adding ingredients right away. Try the original broth, the chicken, and the house condiment in that order so each flavor comes through clearly. A group can share one cured-meat claypot rice: choose the double cured-meat version for pure smoky savor, or the dried scallop version for another layer of seafood flavor. Mix the claypot rice while hot, but leave the edges until later so you can enjoy the crust.
- Location:台北市北投區中央北路四段532號.
- Type:Coconut chicken hotpot and Hong Kong-style claypot rice.
- Recommended:Coconut Chicken Hotpot, Double Cured Meat Claypot Rice, and Dried Scallop and Cured Meat Claypot Rice.
- Highlights:Clear coconut broth, a chick-shaped timer, and an ornate dining room.
- Good for:Family meals, sharing with friends, and gatherings in a private room.
📌 Editor's summary
The appeal of 雞椰爺 lies in its lightly sweet coconut broth, tender chicken, and the ritual of waiting before the lid comes off. Sip the original broth first, then change up the chicken with the kumquat, chili, and sesame condiment, and the starring dish feels complete. Double Cured Meat Claypot Rice adds the aroma of cured meats and a crisp rice crust, while the dried scallop version brings an extra note of the sea. Spacious divided seating, private rooms, and chicken-themed decor make group meals relaxed. If you want to avoid a heavy hotpot base, this table of coconut fragrance and claypot rice offers a clearly defined alternative.
