TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — For those craving a Thanksgiving dinner in Taipei, complete with golden turkey and all the trimmings, 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 $$$$ for NT$2,001+.
Restaurants/Bars
Baba Kevin's American Barbecue ($)
From Oct. 28 to Dec. 31, Baba Kevin's is offering a carved roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and two sides, including the choice of pumpkin pie.
Brass Monkey ($$$)
The Brass Monkey will have a Thanksgiving Dinner buffet special at its Fuxing location on Nov. 27 and 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meal comes with carved roast turkey, traditional Thanksgiving sides, and hot tea and coffee. For reservations or takeaway meals, call (02) 2547-5050.
On Tap ($$)
On Tap will be offering a three-course turkey dinner on Nov. 27 and 28 that will include the homemade soup of the day, roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn on the cob, gravy, cranberry sauce, home-baked cornbread, and homemade pumpkin pie, with a choice of wine, beer, or a soft drink. American music, sports, movies, and TV shows will be playing on the bar's screens. Payment upfront is required for dinner reservations.
Bald Fatty Bistro ($$)
The colorfully named Bald Fatty Bistro will have a Thanksgiving special from Nov. 27 to Nov. 30 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.
Bogart's Smokehouse Taipei ($$$$)
From Nov. 5-21, Bogart's Smokehouse will be offering a 13-15 pound Turkey with gravy for pickup before 5 p.m. Their preorder hotline is (02) 2785-2217.
Ed's Diner ($$$$)
From Nov. 1-Jan. 1, Ed's Diner is offering a USA-quality 14-16 pound turkey set meal that includes turkey gravy, brussels sprouts, stuffing, green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes for eat-in or take-away. Turkeys must be ordered at least four days in advance. Tables can be booked at this website, while takeout can be ordered here.
The Gathering Bar & Eatery ($$)
From Nov. 27-30, The Gathering Bar & Eatery will have a Thanksgiving menu that starts with a pumpkin soup or Caesar salad and is followed by a roasted spring chicken, corn on the cob, spring beans, carrots, Brussels sprouts with bacon, mashed potatoes, and gravy. The dessert includes a homemade apple pie with tea or coffee.
Hotels
Palais de Chine Hotel Taipei ($$$$)
The Palais de Chine Hotel in Taipei will be offering a deluxe Thanksgiving basket from Nov. 1 to Dec. 28 that includes an Italian-style 6-kilogram turkey, eight-flavor stuffing, pumpkin pie, and a choice of red wine, sparkling wine, or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage. Call (02) 2181-9999 to order a Thanksgiving basket.
Regent Taipei ($$$$)
The chef team of Regent Taipei has prepared four gourmet gift baskets featuring dishes such as the exclusive "Royal Roast Turducken," the classic "Beef Wellington," “Roast Turkey,” and the bestselling "Roasted US Prime Ribeye." Holiday desserts include options like pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
Sheraton Grand Hotel ($$$$)
From Oct. 27 to Dec. 27, the Sheraton Grand Hotel will offer turkey baskets featuring roast turkey or roast beef paired with sides, such as truffle bacon fried potatoes, creamy lobster mac & cheese, Italian herb vegetables, and an almond butter pie for dessert.
Orders must be placed three days before the pickup date. Call (02) 2321-1818 to place an order.
Amba Taipei Zhongshang ($$$$)
The Buttermilk restaurant in Amba Taipei Zhongshan will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner with roasted turkey and all the trimmings from Nov. 4 to Nov. 30. The restaurant is also providing diners with the option of celebrating Thanksgiving from the comfort of their own homes with a Thanksgiving Gift Basket, which feeds four to six people. For reservations, call (02) 2565-2898.
The Courtyard Taipei ($$$$)
From Oct. 27 to Dec 24, Courtyard By Marriott Taipei Downtown is offering a turkey hamper that includes roasted garlic turkey, smoked salmon Caesar salad, mozzarella pumpkin mashed potatoes, cheese French baguette, and cinnamon rolls. Call (02) 7750-3336 to place an order.
Grand Hyatt Taipei ($$$$)
From Nov. 14 to Dec. 25, the Grand Hyatt Taipei is offering roasted garlic rosemary turkey served with caramelized chestnuts, sauteed bacon, Brussels sprouts, butter-roasted corn, giblet red wine gravy, and cranberry sauce. To place an order, please call (02) 2720-1200 ext. 3164.
Cooking Your Own Turkey
Costco ($$$$) and Thomas Meat ($$$) sell whole turkeys. However, they sell out rapidly as Thanksgiving approaches, so hurry before it's too late!
