Karaage-ya Oshu Iwai Akihabara Main Store

This is a great takeout karaage place! I came back while it was closed for holidays and there was no lineup. I saw people order and leave while crossing the street. Ask the staff politely for the English menu if you needed. Then order away! Prices are very good and there’s a wide variety of selection. After I ordered I was explained to in English the chicken would be fried fresh, they make to order, and would just have to wait a bit. There’s a bench to sit and wait or just stand out on the sidewalk. There’s bench could probably fit two people waiting. You do NOT eat here, it’s not dine in, it’s takeout. Chicken smelled so great and was even tastier. Very crispy and juicy, not too greasy and seasoned well. To everyone that eats condiments, I pity you for not savouring or enjoying the food itself. Everything was packed up with toothpicks and a bag, no charge! It was great. Small cozy place and awesome staff to go with awesome food. Will come back for sure.

Ordered takeout. The chicken was NEARLY perfect but with one downside: lack of salt I don't know if they simply forgot to add salt or if they added too little but I literally had to go back out to 7-eleven and buy a can of salt to sprinkle. Otherwise the fried chicken could have been perfect. The crispy texture, the perfect amount of meat to batter ratio, the moist level, all perfect. Just wish they added salt.

Great fried chicken. Recommend the original flavor (iwai).

Dropped by yesterday for a last-minute lunch - I couldn't leave not trying the best karaage in Japan! It is about a 10-minute flat walk from Akhiabara station. There are two small benches you can eat at. Otherwise, there is a nice park around the corner (you walk past it when walking from the station) that you could sit in to eat. The hostess speaks english and there are english menus. There was no one else there when we went at about 12.30pm on a Thursday. Very reasonably priced, I think we paid ¥1800 for 4 types! We ordered original, salt garlic and yuzu. They were all so good! I agree with other reviewers that the breast is superior to thigh. I couldn't get over how juicy the chicken was! The Yuzu was interesting and delicious, i haven't tried that flavour profile before and was pleasantly surprised. It would have been extra good with a squeeze of lemon and some kewpie. The garlic was the other big standout for me. I'm glad I made the trip to try this! Very, very good.

Recommend by my cousin 😉 Is really Good! Best Karaage Chicken even I tried! Also have different taste Karaage Chicken, I tried the Yuzu one, really Yummy. Guys if got come Akihabara, must come and try this Karaage Chicken. Strongly recommend!

The service is fantastic and the lunch is absolutely delicious. There’s an English menu available, and you can easily communicate in English as well. We’re completely satisfied — I’ll definitely come back and highly recommend this place!

Absolutely delicious. They came second in the competition for a reason. Highly recommend the garlic chicken bento box. Yum!

This was one of my favorite meals in Japan, we stumbled on it by accident, and thank the gods for that! It’s sooo good, and the guys that work there are so sweet!