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A tori-ten (Oita-style fried chicken) institution founded in 1965, beloved in central Oita for over 60 years. Tori-ten — chicken marinated in soy, ginger and egg batter, deep-fried — is the soul food of Oita Prefecture. Served crispy outside, juicy inside, eaten with ponzu or tartare sauce. Lines form at lunch. 207 Tabelog reviews, consistently selected in Oita's best tori-ten listings.
Reviews consistently say 'the tori-ten taste unchanged for 60+ years', 'a must-visit when in Oita', 'locals come every day'. 207 Tabelog reviews. Lines at lunch, but regulars keep coming back year after year. No PR elements. 2024 reviews confirm 'very popular with waits outside' and 'many families'.