I ordered takeout. The fried chicken pieces were so big that the container lid couldn't close properly. It was impressive, but it was also a bit inconvenient as the sauce leaked and everything got soggy by the time I got home. I guess it's inevitable that the crispy texture fades the longer it takes to get home.

The genius of fried chicken from Tokyo brought us a bento box with three types of fried chicken and dashimaki tamago made by Terry Ito's brother. The fried chicken, although I'm not sure which part it is, probably the thigh, was decent with distinct flavors for each type. The presentation could be improved though. The dashimaki tamago was a sweet omelette commonly found in the Kanto region, reminding me of the one my dad used to make. It's a simple and affordable bento box, so I can't complain much. Thank you for the meal.

The area around the Imazato Subway Station has changed quite a bit as there are construction works going on everywhere in 2020. A new specialty fried chicken shop has opened up here. I bought some on my way back from running errands. The container separates the fried chicken from the rice, which makes it very easy to eat, but it might cost double for the containers. The bento box had 3 types of fried chicken and a tamagoyaki. The spicy fried chicken was not too spicy, so even I, who doesn't like spicy food, enjoyed it. The tamagoyaki was quite sweet, maybe with sugar or mirin. The fried chicken pieces were huge, almost like biting into a softball. The breading was crispy like a biscuit. It seemed like the shop had just opened as there were more than 5 staff members managing it.

After eating a lot of Tetchan hot pot, I stopped by for takeout on the way home. My stomach is numb from the alcohol. I usually get the three-piece set, but today I went for the non-spicy one. It's delicious. But I think the spicy one might be tastier. It's a bit painful on the lips, but the addictive sweet and spicy taste. Sometimes I crave it out of the blue.

I successfully composed a haiku. A new tempura specialty shop that recently opened. I ordered a bento box with fried chicken and rolled omelette. The bento box includes three pieces of fried chicken: one with spicy miso, one with salted koji and premium dashi, and one with secret black soy sauce. I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I chose two pieces of salted koji and one piece of black soy sauce. The rolled omelette is sweet and different from a regular omelette. It was a satisfying meal.

Christmas version. Delicious! I like the addictive spiciness. You can easily find it at the intersection in Imazato. There is a Terry statue in front of the store. I always thought the name of the store was Terry's Karaage. Haha, I'll definitely go buy some when I pass by again.

When driving by and seeing a long line, I spotted "The Genius of Karaage". Intrigued by the name, I finally went to check it out. I wonder if it's owned by Terry Ito? They also have bento boxes with tamagoyaki at a good price. There were all kinds of people lining up, including older men, construction workers, and housewives. I got a 10-piece karaage set for 980 yen to go. There are three flavors, but I liked the spicy one the best. It's not too spicy, more sweet and savory, so it's easy to eat. It's not exactly genius-level taste, but the quick takeout service and convenient location explain its popularity.

I stopped by the newly opened Karaage no Tensai Oosakasato store on August 22, 2020. It seems like there are around 40 stores mainly in the Kanto region, and this is their first store in Osaka. The store offers takeout only, with a variety of three types of karaage: black soy sauce, white salt koji, and red miso karaage. In addition to karaage, they also serve only tamagoyaki, keeping the menu simple. Karaage is sold individually for 99 yen each (excluding tax), allowing customers to buy their favorite karaage in any quantity. I tried the Karaage and Tamagoyaki Bento for 399 yen (excluding tax), which includes black and white karaage and tamagoyaki. The black karaage had a nice soy sauce flavor and a firm texture, while the white karaage had a strong salt flavor. The tamagoyaki was sweet, which was not to my liking. I am curious about the red karaage, so I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Yesterday (August 22, 2020) it opened. When I went to buy around 6:30 in the evening, there were about 15 people waiting in line. As expected, since it just opened, it seems to be quite popular. I decided to make a reservation online and pick it up later, as there is a promotion where you get 12 pieces instead of 10 when you reserve online (until September 30). I ordered a family pack which includes white (with salt koji and extreme dashi) and black (secret black soy sauce) fried chicken, Terry Ito's specialty rolled omelette, and Jerusalem artichoke salad. The freshly fried chicken is delicious and goes well with beer. The black one has a stronger flavor compared to the white one, making it a good side dish for rice or alcohol. The fried chicken on the sign and flyer looked crispy, but the actual ones were not as crispy. Maybe because it's for takeout? A bit disappointing... The famous rolled omelette, which I imagined to be fluffy and hot like a dashimaki, was actually a cold and firm sweet rolled omelette. It was still tasty, but I think it's a bit expensive at 650 yen. The Jerusalem artichoke salad tasted similar to a regular potato salad, so it was easy to eat without any discomfort. It was my first time trying Jerusalem artichoke, so I was looking forward to it, but it tasted just like a normal sweet potato. It seems to be included as a side menu because it is said to have a fat absorption inhibiting effect and goes well with fried chicken. It's interesting and I think it's a good idea. The shop has over 20 locations in Tokyo, and this is their first store in Osaka, with plans to expand more in Osaka in the future. I look forward to what's to come.

Deluxe Tartar Rice Bento Box - ¥580 Comes with fried chicken, fish cake tempura, fish fry, and egg omelette, offering a satisfying portion. Tartar sauce and soy sauce included.