Karaage-ya Oshu Iwai Akihabara Main Store

Fried chicken takeaway · Taitō

Karaage-ya Oshu Iwai Akihabara Main Store

Fried chicken takeaway · Taitō

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Japan, 〒111-0053 Tokyo, Taito City, 台東区Asakusabashi, 4 Chome−16−5 染谷ビル

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Just a quick walk from Akihabara, this cozy spot dishes out the juiciest karaage, with a range of flavors that make it a must-try takeaway gem.  

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"More of a food stall than a proper restaurant, Karaage-ya Oshu Iwai is an unbeatable option for on-the-go fried chicken in Tokyo. The secret to the karaage's—fried chicken—success here is the optimal ratio of crispy breading to juicy meal. There's also a wide range of finishes, including spicy, garlic fried, sweet, and soy-glazed. Orders are served right from the fryer in a small carton with toothpicks as utensils. Not sure where to start? Go for the Iwaii Bento, a crowd favorite." - Brad Japhe

15 Best Places to Eat Like a Local in Tokyo | Condé Nast Traveler
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Nicholas Chan

Google
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.

Crystal Milton

Google
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.

Hng Chea Hou

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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!

Brandon Sakai

Google
The guy running the shop was super nice. Immediately noticed we were having trouble with the menu and offered us an English one to look over. He was very patient as we looked everything over and even after taking our order we suddenly added something else and he was accommodating without issue. We had the garlic and the spicy karaage, each was 500 for 5 pieces and it was the freshest, juiciest, tastiest karaage I've ever had to date. It was so hot that it almost burned my mouth with all the juices running out on the first bite. Both were so good and it's a quick stop for anyone that's heard about Japan's fried chicken and wants a great first impression.

Raphael Russell-Livingstone

Google
Great little hole in the wall for takeaway karaage chicken. Staff were really friendly, particularly for me as an English speaker with only a few words of Japanese. Trying not to eat while walking to the train was very difficult with the amazing smell, and when I finally got to eat them, all the types I tried were excellent.

Phil

Google
The chicken was so juicy and flavorful!! The rice was perfectly cooked with a slight saltiness which complimented the chicken. 5-stars easily!

T S

Google
Best Karaage. Juicy and filled with flavor. They have an English menu too. There’s a small bench you can sit on and eat or take away. This is more like a food to grab place.

Kelly Yau

Google
Truly the best Karaage in Tokyo as proclaimed by them. A little out of the way from Akihabara Station under the summer sun, but so worth it!!! P.S. It is a takeaway store with 2 outdoor benches for you to sit and eat. So take note!!