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When it comes to Taiwanese taverns in New York, you have to mention 886 and WenWen! I first discovered them by chance on Instagram, and they seemed so trendy and cool, with authentic-looking dishes. šæš A few weeks ago, when Wei Ruoxuan came to New York for an event in Central Park, both of these places participated! Last Friday, my friends and I debated for a long time about which one to go to and finally decided on the closer 886 (it's on St Marks Place. WenWen is in Greenpoint, which is a bit far). šæš The interior was filled with flickering neon lights and pink hues, bustling with people. The stainless steel tables and plastic stools made it feel like we had stepped into a Taiwanese night market. We ordered three cups of chicken, moon shrimp cakes, and Soju Colada! š¤ The fried shrimp cakes were incredibly delicious, with firm shrimp meat that was perfectly crispy and fragrant, enhanced even more with cilantro. š„ The three-cup chicken was very tender. Compared to traditional three-cup chicken, it wasn't as greasy. It was served on a small stove to be heated for five minutes before eating, which was quite unique since it wasn't in a traditional clay pot. The portions of each dish were relatively small, making it perfect for a group meal with friends, so you can order a variety of dishes! The name 886 comes from the area code for Taiwan. šæš 886 26 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 #NewYorkLife #NewYorkCuisine šš