Why Are People Eating Fried Chicken at 2AM?

It’s 2:03 AM in Taiwan.

The street is still bright.
Scooters pass by.
People are laughing, talking, waiting in line.

And in the middle of it all…
a small stall is frying something that smells incredible.

Garlic.
Basil.
Hot oil.

You ask yourself:

Why are people eating fried chicken at 2AM?

This is a small interactive exploration game about the mysterious charm of Taiwanese night markets.

Walk through a lively street late at night and discover one of Taiwan’s most beloved foods: Taiwanese popcorn chicken (鹹酥雞).

Along the way, you’ll meet travelers from around the world — people from places where night markets like this don’t exist.
They’re curious, confused, and sometimes a little skeptical.

Why is everyone lining up so late?
Why is there basil in fried chicken?
Why does it smell so good?

Through small conversations and interactions, the night slowly reveals its answer.

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