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Fukuoka specialty! This is a fried chicken dish meant to be eaten cold. It's not just that it's still delicious when cold, but it's actually meant to be eaten cold. Reheating in the microwave is a big no-no! You should take it straight out of the freezer and eat it cold. "Yumenodori" is a popular cold fried chicken product created by "Torichiban Food Service". While online orders may have a waiting period of several weeks, you can purchase directly from their company stores or authorized retailers. I visited their direct sales outlet located at the main factory this time. They have display samples of the products here. The fried chicken looks very cold, almost like it's frozen in ice. It goes against the common belief that fried chicken is best enjoyed hot. In reality, this fried chicken is meant to be eaten cold, straight out of the freezer. The "Yumenodori" cold fried chicken comes in three varieties: "Mid-wing with bone", "Karinto Tsukune", and "Skin Senbei". I purchased the most popular "Mid-wing with bone" this time. It's priced at a reasonable 1,080 yen for a 250g box. Just a reminder, do not warm it up. Right after purchase, it's still in frozen state. It comes in a box like this. It looks like Nagoya's specialty "tebasaki" (chicken wings), but it's cold. Not only is it cold, but when you take a bite (recommended to eat with your hands), the coating is crispy. The meat with good bone separation is initially sweet, then spicy. It may be too spicy for children, but the texture and taste go really well with beer. It's not a refined taste, but a unique junk food taste due to its special production method! It has been featured in various media in recent years, so be sure to give it a try! [Store Name] Yumenodori (Torichiban) Main Factory Direct Sales Outlet [Address] 1-33-1 Rōshi, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture [Business Hours] 8:00-17:00 *Please confirm [Closed] Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays *Please confirm *You can also purchase at Torichiban's direct stores: Hakata Hankyu (B1F Deli Section), Hakata Ming (1F), Kurume Iwataya, Itutuya Kurosaki, Kokura Itutuya (B1F). For information on authorized retailers, please check their website. Check out the blog for more images and menu details: [Hakata Onna Fushi] [Fukuoka] New Hakata Specialty! Cold Fried Chicken @ Yumenodori (Torichiban) http://hakata.livedoor.biz/archives/2118614.html