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Wow. This is now one of my favorite Japanese fried chicken restaurants. Not only do the karaage and chicken wings come out PIPING HOT, but the flavor is very addicting and delicious. I got the plate with 2 wings and 2 pc Karaage bento plate. The rice was made perfectly, soft yet firm with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The spaghetti was cold and tasted of ketchup, which isn't bad but not what I'm used to, however the pickled radish, salad, and potato salad was a nice touch. This is the second time coming here, and my husband also tried their shoyu ramen and he said it was delicious. The service here is amazing and there is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating as well so it is family friendly! Will def be coming back when I get a JFC craving!
Tenkatori is located in Tokyo Central's food court as you enter the market. The wings here are still my favorite. They're made to order and you can choose either all flats or the whole wings. An order of 8 wings was $15 today. Wings are pretty small, but they're consistently good. My husband and I can share them with a pack of sushi and mochi from the market and we're good for the night. They also sell ramen and some other items. I haven't tried any, but I see other customers ordering them.
I wasn't expecting much from this box of karaage I got today. Boy was I so wrong!!! Can I have refills? I'm ready for more. That was the best $12 something I have spent in awhile! I'm so glad I decided to try them on a whim. Orders can be placed in-person and takes about 5-7 minutes for it to be ready. It's worth the wait! You can do what I did by going to the other food stalls to get some other nibbles. I couldn't finish the entire box of karaage so took it home and ate it cold. It reheated well and tasted great. A squeeze of lemon also helps if you have any on hand at home. Just a note -- you can't use Amex here and you will need a Visa or something. Looking forward to revisiting again when I am back at this Tokyo Central location!!
Tenkatori is located in the food court inside Tokyo Central. We ordered the regular size Chicken Karaage Bowl without any sauce. It was served over white rice and topped with green beans. The chicken pieces are pretty big. They are very juicy and full of flavor. The green beans on top were served cold but still good. The rice serving is very generous. Would order again! Only con - The cashier asked if we were eating in or taking it to go and we did say dining it but when we picked up at the counter it was in a bag (which he charged us for when we checked the receipt)
The karaage bento box was tasty and is at a reasonable price of $12. The fried chicken was crispy and hot, rice was plentiful, and I enjoyed the small portion of spaghetti, potato salad, and salad that came with it. We also ordered the miso ramen combo with choice of mini cha shu bowl and a side of 2 pcs of karaage for sharing. The ramen broth and overall portion was good. The mini cha shu bowl was decent. Tenkatori is located at the food court area inside the Tokyo Central, towards the right side when you enter into the market. The meal was perfect for a quick lunch before we headed over to the market. There is also a complimentary water station that is provided for the food vendors.
Once I found this place, it became a regular stop. The food is consistently solid--still very much "cheap eats," but flavorful enough that it feels like a steal. Fast, simple, satisfying, and reliably filling. Honestly, what more do you need?
Waited for a very long time when it wasn't really busy. The people who ordered after us got their food before. Ordered the #1 best seller which I assumed would come out quickly but unfortunately it was not fast at all. Hopefully service improves.
I ordered the shoyu ramen and the popcorn chicken (karage) to share with my son and really enjoyed the food! I asked for something spicy to add for myself after my son was eating and the cashier provided me with some tasty seasoning (unfortunately still not spicy). The karage was beyond crispy and delicious. My son probably ate the whole thing to himself! This location is inside of Tokyo Central but definitely gave a "Japan" feel to it. It was fun to feel like I was in Japan again :)
Spent $17.50 on a regular bowl of japanese curry. There was an added charge for rice for my order. Food was really good, but PRO TIP: save your added charge for rice and buy some rice from the market inside and use one of their microwaves.
Ordered the fried chicken thighs and they were delicious! Some parts were a little dry but overall we loved it! There is inside seating and outside seating. Service was nice and friendly. The food court offered free water next to the shop. Definitely a great place to try different types of food! The supermarket it's in is awesome too.
Another one of my personal favorite is the way Japan cook and prepare their chicken, the famous KARAGE! Although KFC is a popular favorite in Japan during the holidays, the Japanese have their own style of frying chicken, they call this style, "Karage." While studying health and sciences in Japan, assigned to Hokkaido, I always enjoyed dinners with their Karage Chicken. It's not too salty like other chicken cooked street foods or chain restaurants in the U.S. like KFC, Popeyes, Chick Filet etc.. I like the consistency and Japanese culinary flour and condiments that wrap the chicken, it does considerably change the aroma taste of the meat. They also come with a special sauce that seems to embrace the Japanese culinary masterpiece, it makes you feel like, you want more, once you hit your first bite. You don't much Karage, so if you want to taste the Japanese style of friend chicken, to to Tokyo Central and grab a Karage!
Parking spaces are rather small, that's a common theme with Japanese markets. This tenkatori is located inside the Tokyo central. The service was good but she forgot green beans my daughter ordered. I ordered 12 pieces boneless chicken thighs. She ordered a Chashu bowl. I have been to tenkatori in Sawtelle and I wanted to try this location. The chicken was delicious. I would recommend the chicken thighs. Two thumbs up.
I used to love this karaage shop, but when I tried it again today after a long time, I was disappointed. The chicken was too salty, and the seasoning was so strong that it masked the natural flavor of the chicken. I'm not sure why the taste has changed this much, but I really hope they can bring back the original "TENKATORI" flavor. I was also disappointed with the chicken cartilage karaage. The pieces were very small, almost like popcorn, instead of the long, thin style you'd expect in Japanese karaage. This was also overly salty. Because of this, I probably won't be buying it again for a while, though I may give it another try someday.
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Wow. This is now one of my favorite Japanese fried chicken restaurants. Not only do the karaage and chicken wings come out PIPING HOT, but the flavor is very addicting and delicious. I got the plate with 2 wings and 2 pc Karaage bento plate. The rice was made perfectly, soft yet firm with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The spaghetti was cold and tasted of ketchup, which isn't bad but not what I'm used to, however the pickled radish, salad, and potato salad was a nice touch. This is the second time coming here, and my husband also tried their shoyu ramen and he said it was delicious. The service here is amazing and there is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating as well so it is family friendly! Will def be coming back when I get a JFC craving! read more
Tenkatori is located in Tokyo Central's food court as you enter the market. The wings here are still my favorite. They're made to order and you can choose either all flats or the whole wings. An order of 8 wings was $15 today. Wings are pretty small, but they're consistently good. My husband and I can share them with a pack of sushi and mochi from the market and we're good for the night. They also sell ramen and some other items. I haven't tried any, but I see other customers ordering them. read more
I wasn't expecting much from this box of karaage I got today. Boy was I so wrong!!! Can I have refills? I'm ready for more. That was the best $12 something I have spent in awhile! I'm so glad I decided to try them on a whim. Orders can be placed in-person and takes about 5-7 minutes for it to be ready. It's worth the wait! You can do what I did by going to the other food stalls to get some other nibbles. I couldn't finish the entire box of karaage so took it home and ate it cold. It reheated well and tasted great. A squeeze of lemon also helps if you have any on hand at home. Just a note -- you can't use Amex here and you will need a Visa or something. Looking forward to revisiting again when I am back at this Tokyo Central location!! read more
Tenkatori is located in the food court inside Tokyo Central. We ordered the regular size Chicken Karaage Bowl without any sauce. It was served over white rice and topped with green beans. The chicken pieces are pretty big. They are very juicy and full of flavor. The green beans on top were served cold but still good. The rice serving is very generous. Would order again! Only con - The cashier asked if we were eating in or taking it to go and we did say dining it but when we picked up at the counter it was in a bag (which he charged us for when we checked the receipt) read more
The karaage bento box was tasty and is at a reasonable price of $12. The fried chicken was crispy and hot, rice was plentiful, and I enjoyed the small portion of spaghetti, potato salad, and salad that came with it. We also ordered the miso ramen combo with choice of mini cha shu bowl and a side of 2 pcs of karaage for sharing. The ramen broth and overall portion was good. The mini cha shu bowl was decent. Tenkatori is located at the food court area inside the Tokyo Central, towards the right side when you enter into the market. The meal was perfect for a quick lunch before we headed over to the market. There is also a complimentary water station that is provided for the food vendors. read more
Once I found this place, it became a regular stop. The food is consistently solid--still very much "cheap eats," but flavorful enough that it feels like a steal. Fast, simple, satisfying, and reliably filling. Honestly, what more do you need? read more
Waited for a very long time when it wasn't really busy. The people who ordered after us got their food before. Ordered the #1 best seller which I assumed would come out quickly but unfortunately it was not fast at all. Hopefully service improves. read more
I ordered the shoyu ramen and the popcorn chicken (karage) to share with my son and really enjoyed the food! I asked for something spicy to add for myself after my son was eating and the cashier provided me with some tasty seasoning (unfortunately still not spicy). The karage was beyond crispy and delicious. My son probably ate the whole thing to himself! This location is inside of Tokyo Central but definitely gave a "Japan" feel to it. It was fun to feel like I was in Japan again :) read more
3 months ago
Spent $17.50 on a regular bowl of japanese curry. There was an added charge for rice for my order. Food was really good, but PRO TIP: save your added charge for rice and buy some rice from the market inside and use one of their microwaves. read more
Ordered the fried chicken thighs and they were delicious! Some parts were a little dry but overall we loved it! There is inside seating and outside seating. Service was nice and friendly. The food court offered free water next to the shop. Definitely a great place to try different types of food! The supermarket it's in is awesome too. read more
2 years ago
Another one of my personal favorite is the way Japan cook and prepare their chicken, the famous KARAGE! Although KFC is a popular favorite in Japan during the holidays, the Japanese have their own style of frying chicken, they call this style, "Karage." While studying health and sciences in Japan, assigned to Hokkaido, I always enjoyed dinners with their Karage Chicken. It's not too salty like other chicken cooked street foods or chain restaurants in the U.S. like KFC, Popeyes, Chick Filet etc.. I like the consistency and Japanese culinary flour and condiments that wrap the chicken, it does considerably change the aroma taste of the meat. They also come with a special sauce that seems to embrace the Japanese culinary masterpiece, it makes you feel like, you want more, once you hit your first bite. You don't much Karage, so if you want to taste the Japanese style of friend chicken, to to Tokyo Central and grab a Karage! read more
10 months ago
Parking spaces are rather small, that's a common theme with Japanese markets. This tenkatori is located inside the Tokyo central. The service was good but she forgot green beans my daughter ordered. I ordered 12 pieces boneless chicken thighs. She ordered a Chashu bowl. I have been to tenkatori in Sawtelle and I wanted to try this location. The chicken was delicious. I would recommend the chicken thighs. Two thumbs up. read more
9 months ago
I used to love this karaage shop, but when I tried it again today after a long time, I was disappointed. The chicken was too salty, and the seasoning was so strong that it masked the natural flavor of the chicken. I'm not sure why the taste has changed this much, but I really hope they can bring back the original "TENKATORI" flavor. I was also disappointed with the chicken cartilage karaage. The pieces were very small, almost like popcorn, instead of the long, thin style you'd expect in Japanese karaage. This was also overly salty. Because of this, I probably won't be buying it again for a while, though I may give it another try someday. read more
This is located in the food court in Tokyo Central. Dining gets packed after noon, so if you don't want to be scavenging for seating come a but earlier on weekend. Ramen was delicious! I wanna come back to try all the flavors. The fried chicken was AMAZING I only got 2 pieces from the combo. Next time imma buy a whole box. Tables are clean, it's pretty crowded on weekend. Will definitely come back ! read more
My go to chicken karaage spot! It is so crispy, moist, and fresh. I love the yuzu aioli sauce to pair with it, it's honestly one of my favorite sauces all time. The price is great for the amount you get. I like to come here and grab a party pack for a group of friends to take out. I normally don't just crave chicken karaage as it's usually a side for me but this place is so good I can eat it for my entire meal. read more
Tenkatori is a karaage store inside the food court of Tokyo Central and has limited store hours so make sure you check before heading there. We got the chicken to go and it was pretty good. We got the karaage bento and the 5-piece boneless chicken thigh. The bento comes with 4 pieces and they are generously sized. The sides of the bento are pretty meh but you aren't there for sides; you're there for fried chicken. The chicken is juicy and the batter is crispy yet light. It's the closest to karaage in Japan that you'll find here. See pics. The upside to being located inside a grocery store is that you can do your grocery shopping after eating so it's like getting your errands done at the same time. read more
As if I didn't leave Japan. Best fried chicken (karaage)!! It's crunchy, tender, juicy and full of flavor. I usually take it to go because we love eating it with a lot of rice. Hehe! Their sauce is like crack! It brings another level of goodness. You will drool when you smell it fresh out of the fryer. 12 minutes to be exact. This branch has ramen and I will need to try it next time. It's located inside the food court. Parking is a bit tough but if you get lucky then good for you. read more
One of my favorite places, when I have a craving for Karaagi or fried chicken in general this place definitely hits the spot. My go to is just the regular Karaagi chicken, they always make it fresh and it's steaming hot (careful not to burn yourself) nice crunch on the crust, the dark meat is nice and seasoned, so tender juicy and delicious, definitely a comfort food and it hits the spot. Usually get the 12 piece, more than enough to feed two people. Unfortunately that pretty much the only thing I've tried here, don't need anything else when when I've already found the crown jewel here It's located in a little food court in Tokyo central, So the service and ambiance is what it is, standard food court fair but seating is extremely limited. Parking look gets a little nuts sometimes too. read more
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1 year ago
Located in the food court of Gardena Tokyo Central, been getting an order of the Boneless Chicken Thigh Karaage here on the way out after shopping. The chicken is tender on the inside with the perfect crisp on the outside that is legit karaage chicken from Japan. **Food is made to order so there is a bit of a wait but when you get it its piping hot and crispy and worth it....5 stars read more
Hands down, the best Japanese fried chicken I have ever had. Especially love the Yagen Nankotsu (cartilage), crispy and crunchy, great spice flavor, not overpowering. I also ordered the boneless thigh and popcorn chicken, both tasted very delicious, the popcorn was little of the peppery side for young kids. read more
I'd been craving Karaage for a while and Tenkatori absolutely fulfilled that craving. I went with the original 8-piece chicken boneless thigh, which was well portioned for the price. The chicken was juicy and the batter was perfectly crisp. Both the sweet & spicy and yuzu aioli sauces were great as well. The sweet and spicy sauce felt subtle and light compared to the yuzu aioli, which was flavorfully tangy and creamy (and my favorite). I can't wait to go back! read more
Tenkatori is by far my favorite place to get karaage. No other establishment has replaced it and I'm convinced it'll never be replaced in my heart. I've been to the Costa Mesa location several times and decided to check out their Gardena location to see if it was just as good. || L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G || -Located inside the food court of Tokyo Central. It's probably one of the first two food places you'll see once you enter Tokyo Central -Cross Streets of Tokyo Central are S Western Ave. and Artesia Blvd. -Good amount of parking in the shopping center. It may be a struggle to get a close spot, but if you're willing to get the extra steps, parking won't be an issue. || F O O D || Chicken Boneless Thigh - You honestly cannot go wrong with just ordering their chicken boneless thigh. You can order it by 5pcs, 8pcs or 12pcs. Each piece is reasonably sized, seasoned and extremely juicy. It's simply fried to perfection. It's one of those rare cases when even the food is cold, it still tastes good. Maybe it's the batter they use but it makes their chicken so addicting! I'm looking forward to trying the chicken cartilage the next time, but honestly, it is so hard to gravitate away from the chicken boneless thigh once you try it. read more
Amazing karaage! I always go for the boneless chicken thigh, and it's absolutely outstanding. The outside is perfectly balanced and crispy, while the inside stays juicy. It doesn't feel greasy or oily at all. The flavor is so good that I don't even feel the need to get an extra sauce. We also tried the gizzard this time and loved it- similarly well-seasoned with a crunchy outside and a nice, chewy texture. You really can't go wrong here! read more
4 years ago
Haiku: Tenkatori Karaage What is karaage? Crispy and juicy chicken Finger lickin' good. --- Located in Tokyo Central supermarket, this is the only karaage place you need to know. Trust me. Tenaktori's karaage is insanely crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. I've come multiple times and this place is solid and consistent in taste and quality. I always order their 1KG (2.2 lbs) Chicken Boneless Thighs ($23) and am always satisfied. Ordering 1KG is enough to be shared with friends or save for another meal. Pro-Tip: They freeze well and come out perfect when heated in the air fryer. Coming on the weekends, the lines and wait can be long. I'd recommend ordering first and then doing some grocery shopping. Usually, our order is ready to pick up by then. read more
During my visit with my mother to Tokyo Central she was hungry. She chose Tenkatori Karaage for lunch. There isn't too much variety from the menu. You can get karaage, chicken wings, ramen or rice bowl. None of these items are within my current dietary restrictions but I said what the heck and get something that could be suitable. My mother ordered the shoyu ramen while I got the pork belly bowl. The ramen seems like it could use a little more love in it but it did the trick for my mother. It was a quick ramen fix, nothing fancy. My pork belly bowl was delicious. They did drench it in sauce which I didn't care too much about. Next time I'll ask for sauce on the side. Better yet, next time I'll just order karaage since its in their name and probably what I should have gotten in the first place. lol Parking: medium sized private lot VERDICT: One and done read more
2 years ago
Waited over 25 min for the ramen only to find out my noodles were overcooked. Do not go here. Nasty. read more
Located inside the Tokyo Central Japanese market food court, Tenkatori is one of the food stalls available. Friendly lady taking our order so already a plus. Rating just the food was a 5 star rating to me. Made to order, we got the family pack which came with 10 pieces of boneless thigh (karaage) & 10 bone-in wings. Also ordered the fried gizzards which were tasty. The karaage was so fresh we had to let it rest for awhile because it was so hot it was burning our mouths. Lightly battered and no oily taste. Recommend it very much. read more
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How many pieces are in the 1kg chicken thighs?
The chicken is ordered by the piece, not pound. However, the gizzards are by ounce. Check out their website.
Is it dairy free?
They say the chicken is and no allergy reaction when I had it last. Reordering today :)
Is this chicken really gluten free!?
Our karaage is gluten free. It is not marinated in soy sauce. It is marinated in a special sauce that is gluten free. However, there are other items in the menu that are not gluten free such as the sweet and sour chicken, and sweet and spicy…
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