TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — For those hankering for a Thanksgiving dinner in Taipei, including turkey with all the fixings, Taiwan News has curated a list of restaurants and hotels that offer either dine-in opportunities or Thanksgiving hampers for carrying out.
Many places require reservations, so move quickly before all the spots are gobbled up as Turkey Day nears.
Prices vary greatly from one establishment to another. In the list below, the approximate cost of a Thanksgiving spread will be indicated by the number of dollar signs in parentheses: $ for NT$490-799, $$ for NT$800-999, $$$ NT$1,000-2,000, and $$$$ for NT$2,001+.
Restaurants/Bars
Baba Kevin's American Barbecue ($)
From Oct. 30 to Dec. 31, Baba Kevin's is offering a hickory-smoked holiday turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, "Grandma's famous gravy," and two sides, including the choice of pumpkin pie.

Brass Monkey ($$)
The Brass Monkey will have a Thanksgiving Dinner set menu at its Fuxing location on Nov. 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meal comes with seasoned turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, roast vegetables, clam chowder, Caesar salad, and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink. For reservations or takeaway meals, call (02) 2547-5050.
It will also be ladies' night starting at 9 p.m. and Coronas will be free from 9-10 p.m.

On Tap ($$)
On Tap will be offering a three-course turkey dinner on Nov. 28 that will include the homemade soup of the day, roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn on the cob, gravy, cranberry sauce, home-baked cornbread, and homemade pumpkin pie, with a choice of wine, beer, or a soft drink. American music, sports, movies, and TV shows will be playing on the bar's screens. Payment upfront is required for dinner reservations.

Bald Fatty Bistro ($)
The colorfully named Bald Fatty Bistro will have a Thanksgiving special from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 that will include pumpkin soup, chef's salad, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, candied yam, walnut green beans, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Dessert will include pumpkin pie, which can be washed down with coffee or tea. Call (02) 2921-1367.

Ed's Diner ($$$$)
From Nov. 13-Jan. 1, Ed's Diner is offering a USA-quality 14-16 pound turkey set meal that includes brussel sprouts, stuffing, green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes for eat-in or take-away. Turkeys must be ordered at least four days in advance. Tables can be booked at this website, while takeout can be ordered here.

Bogart's Smokehouse Taipei ($$$$)
From Nov. 28-30, Bogart's Smokehouse will be offering a 13-15 pound Turkey with gravy for pickup before 5 p.m. According to the eatery, supplies for Thanksgiving have run out, but it is now taking orders for Christmas turkey dinners starting Dec. 1 for Dec. 24 pickup. Their preorder hotline is (02) 2785-2217.

Hotels
Palais de Chine Hotel Taipei ($$$$)
The Palais de Chine Hotel in Taipei will be offering a deluxe Thanksgiving basket from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 that includes a 5-kilogram turkey, cranberry sauce, eight-flavor stuffing, grilled mixed vegetables, corn on the cob, pumpkin pie, French pecan pie, mixed nut bread, and a bottle of red wine. Call (02) 2181-9999 to order a Thanksgiving basket.

Regent Taipei ($$$$)
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 30, Regent Taipei is offering a series of feasts. From Nov. 28-30, the hotel is also offering a “Thanksgiving Feat Getaway” room package that includes a Thanksgiving dinner for two in the Gallery Bar Lounge.
The chef team has prepared five gourmet gift baskets featuring dishes such as the exclusive "Royal Roast Turducken," the classic "Beef Wellington," "Roast Turkey," "Herb-Roasted Spring Chicken," and the bestselling "Roasted US Prime Ribeye." Holiday desserts include options like pumpkin pie and pecan pie.

Sheraton Grand Hotel ($$$$)
From Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, the Sheraton Grand Hotel will offer turkey baskets featuring roast turkey or roast beef paired with delicious sides. Orders must be placed three days before the pickup date. Call (02) 2321-1818 to place an order.

Amba Taipei Zhongshang ($$$$)
The Buttermilk restaurant in Amba Taipei Zhongshan will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner with roasted turkey and all the trimmings from Nov. 8 to Dec. 1. The restaurant is also providing diners with the option of celebrating Thanksgiving from the comfort of their own homes with a Thanksgiving Gift Basket, which feeds four to six people. For reservations, call (02) 2565-2898.

The Courtyard Taipei ($$$$)
From Nov. 1 to Dec 31, The Courtyard Taipei's The Lounge is offering both turkey and chicken hampers. Both meals include smoked salmon Caesar salad, truffle pumpkin mashed potatoes, a cheese baguette, and an eight-inch pumpkin pie. Call (02) 7750-3336 to place an order.

Grand Hyatt Taipei ($$$$)
From Nov. 14 to Dec. 25, the Grand Hyatt Taipei is offering creamy roasted turkey and sweet fried chestnut torelli that is served with spiced cheese stuffing, caramelized chestnuts, sauteed bacon, brussel sprouts, honey-glazed sweet potatoes, chicken gizzard red wine sauce, and cranberry sauce. To place an order, please call (02) 2720-1200 ext. 3164.

Cooking Your Own Turkey
Costco ($$$$) and Thomas Meat ($$$) sell whole turkeys. However, they sell out rapidly as Thanksgiving approaches, so hurry before it's too late!