Karaage no Torishin
Considered the 'leader' among karaage shops in the holy land of karaage, Nakatsu. In business for over 20 years. The chicken is marinated in a secret sauce made from local Kyushu young chicken and 10 spices blended with soy sauce from a long-established local brewery. Winner of 15 consecutive highest gold awards in the Japan Karaage Association's soy sauce category. Single-location only, no branches or franchise.
Reviews: 'The highest quality karaage in Nakatsu', 'The spices are addictive from the first bite', 'I stop here every time just for takeout'. Tabelog 105 reviews, 3.53 rating. Objective backing: 15 consecutive highest gold awards at the Karaage Grand Prix.