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Located in Fukuoka City, Sawara Ward, Nishijin 5-1-13 area - just a 5-minute walk from Nishijin Subway Station! "Original Zaru Yaki Kobayashi Yochiku" is a chicken dish specialty store produced by "Kobayashi Yochiku," which has been in business for over sixty years in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The most popular menu item is the "Grilled Chicken," where fresh chicken meat delivered daily from the Miyazaki/Kobayashi Yochiku factory is grilled over charcoal fire. This restaurant gained popularity after being featured on the September 4, 2022 broadcast of the show "Sakagami & Sashihara's Unbreakable Store." In the show, it was revealed that the restaurant has partnered with Hot Land Co., Ltd. (headquarters in Tokyo), which operates "Gindaco Sakaba" and "Nihon Saisei Sakaba," and opened the first store in Tokyo, "Original Zaru Yaki Kobayashi Yochiku Shinbashi Store," on August 22, 2022. The exterior of the restaurant is on the second floor of a mixed-use building, with a casual atmosphere inside, offering counter and table seating. We tried the "Grilled Chicken Course with All-You-Can-Drink" menu. Upon entering, the staff explained the course and the preparation of the "zaru yaki." The first "zaru yaki" cooking demonstration was done by the staff. The cooking method involves putting chicken fat and chicken meat in a sieve and grilling it over a shichirin charcoal fire. The flames rise quickly due to the chicken fat acting as an accelerant - a spectacle that is enjoyable to watch! We then tasted the "Hinadori thigh" prepared by the staff, and the flavor of the grilled chicken combined with the smokiness of the charcoal was delicious. For subsequent rounds, we tried grilling the chicken ourselves, adding to the fun and excitement. The staff occasionally assisted, making the experience enjoyable and accessible to everyone. The family members who were first-time visitors were delighted. We also enjoyed the "Special Chicken Nanban," "Nankotsu Tsukune with Egg Yolk," and "Minced Chicken Miso Vegetable Platter (Bell Pepper, Cucumber)" from the à la carte menu. Towards the end of the zaru yaki experience, we savored the "Chicken Hormone Mix," "Grilled Chicken Kalbi," and "Grilled Chicken Skin," all showcasing the freshness and deliciousness of the chicken. The "Soboro Donburi (with Egg Yolk)" and "Chicken Soup" served as a satisfying conclusion, with the rich flavor of the chicken shining through. With good cost performance and excellent hospitality from the staff, it was a highly satisfying dining experience. Imagining this business model expanding nationwide is exciting. I look forward to visiting again in the future. Thank you for the wonderful meal. Enjoy Gourmet Life☆