Oshokuji Yamamura
Founded in 1981, this 40+ year local diner in Mine City is so synonymous with fried chicken that locals say 'Mine karaage = Yamamura.' Seven out of ten customers order the fried chicken set. The original spice mix is a trade secret. Located on Prefecture Road 31, about 400 customers visit on weekends. Also popular with Akiyoshidai/Akiyoshido tourists. TV featured in March 2025.
Yahoo Maps 4.22 (70 reviews). Regulars consistently say 'crispy fry, well-seasoned, delicious without any sauce.' The 400 weekend visitors prove genuine popularity. Reputation continues unchanged after March 2025 TV broadcast.