Chowing Down on Oita’s Famous Karaage Chicken on a Food Tour of Nakatsu【Explore Oita Japan】
It’s a beautiful day today in Nakatsu, Japan Hi I’m Aditi and I will be your host today with Explore Oita Japan I will be exploring 2 things that I absolutely love which are Japan and trying out fried chicken (karaage) Today, I’m only going to be settling for the crispiest, the juiciest and the most delicious fried chicken
So let’s go! [Explore Oita Japan] Oita Prefecture is quite famous for delicious karaage A beloved fried chicken treat While Usa City is often credited as the birthplace of specialized karaage shops it’s Nakatsu City that we are exploring today nicknamed the “holyland of karaage” Amazingly, there are over 30 karaage stores here
Making it a tough decision on where to go To kick things off we’re excited to ask the locals for their top recommendations Can you tell us some of your favorite karaage shops? I live around this area and I often go to this shop called Nakatsu Irotoridori Also, Karaage Kokkoya Karaage Kokkoya? Karaichi Karaichi?
– Karaichi – OK, Karaichi And Torishin Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama Generally, karaage is good in Nakatsu Really? We’ve come across various store names Let’s go to the shops recommended by locals Well, our first stop is Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama It’s one of the first few places that the lady recommended
I think it’s pretty popular but let’s go in and check it out Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama is an established specialist karaage store with a long history It has received numerous awards including the Karaage Grand Prix and is a renowned destination for Nakatsu-style karaage – Hello – Hello – Nice to meet you – You too
I’m Moriyama of Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama Thank you for coming What makes karaage of Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama special? What distinguishes our karaage is the significant difference in flavor Instead of using soy sauce our karaage is seasoned with a salt-based flavoring I saw that the menu was pretty big in the restaurant
What would you recommend for the viewers to come and eat in Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama? The most popular choice is boneless chicken thighs, for sure and the mix of chicken thighs and breasts is also gaining popularity recently We are curious about the most popular chicken thighs
But this time, we’ll have a mix that includes both chicken thighs and breasts Looking forward to savoring both of them Really, really good It’s not very tender It’s a little stiff but feels good in the mouth I’m not going to lie I really like that one So let’s dig in
In addition, other menu items like crispy chicken skin and bone-in chicken thighs are also popular We tried each of them and they were all so delicious We’re at the next stop now which is Karaichi Let’s go in Karaichi is a shop that takes great pride in its karaage made with a secret sauce they’ve perfected through numerous refinements and a focus on high quality ingredients Hi, I’m Inoue of Karachi – Nice to meet you – You too
Today, in the menu you recommended me 2 dishes which are boneless mix and spicy garlic chicken Can you explain what boneless mix, the marinade and garlic chicken are? Boneless mix has a robust flavor with a distinguished garlic soy sauce that complements rice exceptionally well And another one, spicy garlic chicken
Is flavored with fried garlic with a blend of five spices creating a mildly spicy and flavorful profile I understand Since I’m from India I’m really excited to try the spicy garlic flavor But do you think it’s really going to be really spicy? Yes, it’s quite spicy Now, let’s have that spicy garlic chicken Even though it looks kind of intimidating I’d say the spice doesn’t hit your mouth or makes you want to grab a glass of water As a South Asian I really like this one as well So all in all I love the Karaichi karaage The next shop is Karaageno Torishin Their karaage is lightly battered
Resulting in a crispy moist texture that’s delicious whether it’s hot or cool Can you please tell me more about your karaage style and why it’s unique? All the chicken that we use here is sourced from Kyushu and we enhance its flavor with a base of soy sauce, garlic, and various spices This thing is really big as you guys can see
Can you tell me what made you put such a big chicken piece on the menu? I personally love the large chicken thigh karaage and I want our customers to enjoy it as much as I do, so I make it myself I think it’s as big as my face But okay, I shall try now Mmm So good, so good Really juicy, really tender and I love the size So big thumbs up from me We’re at our final destination Karaage Kokkoya I can’t wait So let’s go in The final stop is Karaage Kokkoya Their sauce, infused with garlic and ginger, pairs perfectly with the freshness of the meat I recommend getting some takeout chicken wings and chicken gizzard I will enjoy eating them while looking out at the sea Now going on to the chicken wings which, by the way is my favorite part of the chicken So let’s go I don’t know if you guys could hear it but it is super crunchy Even the marinade is a little more subtle with this chicken from this shop which I think would pair well
With probably a glass of beer So it’s really good to have it That was truly a feast My stomach is satisfied and happy It is a feast I will have no complaints or regrets about But guys, that gets us to the end of our karaage eating tour I hope this karaage-filled tour convinced you guys to come to Nakatsu yourself and try it for yourself
Until then see you next time And don’t forget to subscribe to Explore Oita Japan’s channel for more such videos Bye [Explore Oita Japan]
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In this video, we’ll introduce Nakatsu Karaage, a type of fried chicken that is the local specialty of Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture.
【Contents】
0:41 Nakatsu City
1:45 Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama
3:41 Karaichi
5:19 Karaageno Torishin
6:40 Karaage Kokkoya
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Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture is a paradise for karaage-lovers, and is full of restaurants and take-out stores serving this scrumptious fried chicken all over the city.
Nakatsu Karaage is made from chicken flavored with a rich soy sauce and salt-based marinade and spiced up with dozens of condiments like garlic and ginger before being deep fried, often fresh with each order. Different restaurants have their own unique methods and secret recipes, and their servings are often just as delicious eaten cold as take out. For locals, Nakatsu Karaage is an indispensable part of daily life and regional events. For this video, our host embarked on a gourmet tour to taste and compare the many different varieties of Nakatsu Karaage.
To start, our host asked locals around Nakatsu Station for their recommended regular karaage joints. With this information in hand, she then headed out to the following four carefully chosen spots.
The 1st place she visited was Ganso Nakatsu Karaage Moriyama. Its secret sauce has a salt base and garlic flavor, flaunting a deep umami balanced by a clean, refreshing texture that can be enjoyed cold, too. Popular choices include the Boneless Chicken Thighs, Mix of Chicken Thighs and Breasts, Crispy Chicken Skin, and Bone-in Chicken Thighs. Its hefty menu has attracted a dedicated following of regulars.
The 2nd place was Karaichi, adored for its exquisitely balanced and matured sauce made from an assortment of spices, vegetables, and fruits with a rich soy sauce base. Our host recommends the Boneless Mix, which has a strong flavor kick that goes great with rice, as well as the Spicy Garlic Chicken, which boasts five enticing spices.
Karaageno Torishin, the 3rd spot, serves soy sauce-based chicken known for a firm texture that doesn’t dry out or get sticky. In addition to its classic Mix Boneless Chicken Thighs and Breasts, many opt for the mega-sized Bone-in Chicken Thighs. Karaageno Torishin has received the gold award many times in the Western Japan Soy Sauce Division at the Karaage Grand Prix, which is hosted by the Japan Karaage Association.
Finally, our host went to Karaage Kokkoya, which is distinguished by its delicious mild spice. Go-to dishes include crispy Chicken Wings and Chicken Gizzards, as well as its easy-to-eat stick-shaped Spicy Karaage.
We hope this video inspires you to visit Nakatsu City to compare the proud karaage traditions of each store to find your favorite!
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