Jimmy Park Duck Restaurant

Located near the whimsical Jimmy Park (dedicated to Jimmy Liao's illustrations), this restaurant specializes in Yilan's famous duck dishes, showcasing the region's longstanding duck farming tradition. The restaurant prepares duck in multiple traditional styles - roasted until the skin is crispy and golden, braised until tender, or smoked for deep flavor. What distinguishes their preparation is the quality of the ducks, sourced from local Yilan farms where the birds are raised in better conditions than mass-produced duck. You can taste the difference in the meat's texture and flavor - richer, less greasy, with none of the gamey taste that can plague poorly prepared duck. The menu includes whole roasted duck, duck soup with herbs and Chinese medicine ingredients, three-cup duck, and tea-smoked duck. For first-timers, the sampler platter lets you try multiple preparations and discover your favorite. The restaurant's location makes it convenient for families visiting Jimmy Park with children, and the spacious dining room can accommodate tour groups that often include this as part of Yilan itineraries. It's a step up from street food, with proper service and comfortable seating, while still maintaining reasonable prices and authentic Yilan flavors.