How to Eat Japanese Fried Favorites: Tonkatsu, KFC Chicken, Kushikatsu, Tempura, and Tebasaki

How to Eat Japanese Fried Favorites: Tonkatsu, KFC Chicken, Kushikatsu, Tempura, and Tebasaki

If you want to enjoy a hearty meal, fried foods are the way to go! They’re loved by people of all ages, from children to adults. Many of you may be curious about how to make fried foods taste even better. Here, we’ve put together an article that shows you how to enjoy tonkatsu, kushikatsu, fried chicken, and more to the fullest—120%!

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What About the Sauce? “Tonkatsu”

What to do with the mortar of ground sesame sauce? How to eat tonkatsu

When it comes to “tonkatsu,” the classic choice is a rich, thick sauce. But some restaurants also serve it with ground sesame or lemon. How should you eat it in that case? And what about the cabbage that comes on the side? Here’s how a tonkatsu specialty restaurant recommends enjoying it!

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“Tonkatsu” (breaded and fried pork cutlet) is a beloved dish throughout Japan. There are actually a great variety of ways to enjoy this classic favorite. We were particularly fascinated by a specialty restaurant that serves tonkatsu with a surigoma (ground sesame) sauce, and we’ve asked about their recommended methods to enjoy this dish.

How to Eat Each Part? “KFC Fried Chicken”

Can you choose the part you want?

At “KFC Fried Chicken,” you can enjoy five different parts. Each has its own unique features, which might leave some people unsure of how to eat them. How can you neatly eat the meat close to the bone? Here’s the method recommended by KFC!

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When it comes to home parties, nothing beats Kentucky Fried Chicken! But one thing that often comes to mind is how to eat each piece properly. When you're with your partner or others, you might worry—“Do I look messy eating this?” That’s why, in this article, we’re introducing the official KFC-approved way to eat each piece of chicken neatly, as explained by the Public Relations & CSR Department of KFC Japan. This is the ultimate guide!

Osaka’s Local Specialty “Kushikatsu”

Next, a kushikatsu assortment

“Kushikatsu” is a famous Osaka specialty. With options ranging from pork and pickled ginger to onions, what should you order? How much sauce should you use? And what should you do with the skewers once you’re done? Here’s the advice from a kushikatsu specialty restaurant!

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Kushikatsu is one of the most popular foods in Osaka. It is a perfect accompaniment to alcoholic beverages, made by coating meat, seafood or other ingredients in a light batter and deep frying them. In this installment, we visited the popular restaurant Kushikatsu Tanaka, known all over Japan, to find out how to enjoy the classic kushikatsu!

Tempura at the Counter

The real pleasure of tempura is enjoying it freshly fried at the counter

“Tempura” can be enjoyed at soba or udon shops, but what about when you dine at a tempura specialty restaurant where each piece is carefully fried right in front of you? Which condiments pair best with it? Here’s how tempura experts recommend eating it!

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In Japan, there exists a style of tempura specialty restaurant where customers are seated at the counter. The format of frying “right before your eyes” is the true heart and soul of tempura. To enjoy this style of tempura at its very best, we’ve visited “Tsunahachi Sohonten”, a time-honored tempura specialty restaurant where guests enjoy freshly-fried tempura at the counter.

Nagoya’s Classic “Tebasaki Karaage”

Enjoy it to the fullest with beer or highball.

“Tebasaki Karaage” is a famous Nagoya specialty. You might think it’s difficult to eat neatly, but don’t worry! There’s actually a simple way to remove the bones. Here’s the method shared by a tebasaki specialty restaurant!

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When you visit Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, it will be hard to miss the classic izakaya (traditional Japanese pub) dish of tebasaki karaage, Nagoya’s local style of fried chicken wings. Of course, this dish can be enjoyed in Tokyo, too. The number of bones in a chicken wing may present a challenge, but with a few simple tricks, you’ll be leaving nothing but the bones behind. Master the art of enjoying these wings, and friends will be asking you for tips at the next party!

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