{"id":2624,"date":"2025-09-21T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T00:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2624"},"modified":"2025-09-14T23:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:20:28","slug":"how-to-eat-tonkatsu-kfc-kushikatsu-tempura-tebasaki-23088","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/how-to-eat-tonkatsu-kfc-kushikatsu-tempura-tebasaki-23088\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Eat Japanese Fried Favorites: Tonkatsu, KFC Chicken, Kushikatsu, Tempura, and Tebasaki"},"content":{"rendered":"

What About the Sauce? \u201cTonkatsu\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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When it comes to \u201ctonkatsu,\u201d 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\u2019s how a tonkatsu specialty restaurant recommends enjoying it!<\/p>\r\n\n

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\u201cTonkatsu\u201d (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\u2019ve asked about their recommended methods to enjoy this dish.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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How to Eat Each Part? \u201cKFC Fried Chicken\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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At \u201cKFC Fried Chicken,\u201d 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\u2019s the method recommended by KFC!<\/p>\r\n\n

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When it comes to home parties, nothing beats Kentucky Fried Chicken!\r\nBut one thing that often comes to mind is how to eat each piece properly.\r\nWhen you're with your partner or others, you might worry\u2014\u201cDo I look messy eating this?\u201d\r\nThat\u2019s why, in this article, we\u2019re introducing the official KFC-approved way to eat each piece of chicken neatly, as explained by the Public Relations & CSR Department of KFC Japan.\r\nThis is the ultimate guide!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Osaka\u2019s Local Specialty \u201cKushikatsu\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cKushikatsu\u201d 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\u2019re done? Here\u2019s the advice from a kushikatsu specialty restaurant!<\/p>\r\n\n

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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!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tempura at the Counter<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cTempura\u201d 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\u2019s how tempura experts recommend eating it!<\/p>\r\n\n

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How to eat tempura | Sit at the counter to savor the ultimate in freshly-fried flavor and texture! <\/p><\/div>\n

In Japan, there exists a style of tempura specialty restaurant where customers are seated at the counter. The format of frying \u201cright before your eyes\u201d is the true heart and soul of tempura. To enjoy this style of tempura at its very best, we\u2019ve visited \u201cTsunahachi Sohonten\u201d, a time-honored tempura specialty restaurant where guests enjoy freshly-fried tempura at the counter.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Nagoya\u2019s Classic \u201cTebasaki Karaage\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cTebasaki Karaage\u201d is a famous Nagoya specialty. You might think it\u2019s difficult to eat neatly, but don\u2019t worry! There\u2019s actually a simple way to remove the bones. Here\u2019s the method shared by a tebasaki specialty restaurant!<\/p>\r\n\n

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How to eat tebasaki karaage<\/em>, Nagoya-style fried chicken wings | Hold the joint and go in for a bite! <\/p><\/div>\n

When you visit Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, it will be hard to miss the classic izakaya (traditional Japanese pub) dish of tebasaki karaage, Nagoya\u2019s 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\u2019ll 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!\r\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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If you want to enjoy a hearty meal, fried foods are the way to go! They\u2019re 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\u2019ve put together an article that shows you how to enjoy tonkatsu, kushikatsu, fried chicken, and more to the fullest\u2014120%!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[56],"class_list":["post-2624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles","tag-what"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2624"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2626,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2624\/revisions\/2626"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}