Today, I stopped by Narutaya Teine Store while out and about. It's been a while since I had Narutaya for lunch. I ordered my usual fried horse mackerel set meal. It's amazing how in advanced countries you can have such a high-quality meal for almost the price of a coin. It made me realize how Japan is really great, but at the same time, I couldn't help but feel that the pursuit of cheap prices has become so common that wage levels remain low compared to other advanced countries. However, when I actually see the food in front of me, I can't help but enjoy it. I was touched by the thick and fresh taste of the fried horse mackerel I had for the first time, and whenever I come here, I end up ordering the same dish. Today, the thickness of the mackerel is irresistible. But, compared to my usual dish, the batter seems to dominate and the mackerel seems thinner than expected... Was there a shortage? Did they raise the prices stealthily? It used to be a menu where you could really taste the flavor of the mackerel... I felt a little disappointed. I think I should try it again at some point to make a final judgment.

I went to Narutoya, located in Hokuren Super. It's really difficult to find low-carb diet options for lunch! Today I had the half-fried chicken for 980 yen at Narutoya. I got tired of just eating chicken! But this is the best way to feel satisfied after eating, and it was delicious because it was freshly fried. The seasoning was really good! The lady frying the chicken seemed very professional. Yesterday I had a healthy morning with a walk and drank Helcia green tea. For breakfast, I had a salad with broccoli, okra, tomato, and boiled egg with mayonnaise. For lunch, I had 3 pieces of KFC, but I discarded more than half of the breading because it's high in carbs. I had iced coffee as a drink. At 3 o'clock, I had another iced coffee. For dinner, I had steamed hot pot with pork belly, cabbage, bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, and a little yuzu ponzu sauce, seasoned with salt and pepper. I also had edamame. I drank Ayataka with the meal. After taking a bath, I had another Ayataka. Before going to bed, I had a cup of Ayataka. I walked 23,800 steps. The result this morning was a slight increase of 0.2kg compared to the previous day, with a total weight loss of 3.2kg. It seems like I hit a plateau! Maybe the 3 pieces of KFC were the problem? Haha. I'll keep trying hard! Thank you for the meal.

390 yen is unbelievable.

Delicious salty flavor, exquisite, not just satisfying for a snack.

On the final day, it was raining when I visited the store along the Sapporo Tsuudori Street, which had moved into the Hokuren Shop around 11:30. I ordered two pieces of "deep-fried young chicken" for 980 yen each. It took about 10 minutes for them to be ready, so I wandered around the Hokuren Shop. I received the freshly fried chicken and headed to a friend's house. By the time I arrived, they had cooled down. The taste was the usual, slightly on the salty side, making me feel thirsty afterwards. I wonder if it's just me who thinks the best place to eat is at the main store in Otaru. And am I the only one who feels that the cost performance is not that great?

With an unconventional rhythm, my eager fingers are craving meat, a sign of desire. To get freshly fried chicken, you have to wait for 10 to 15 minutes. There are no pre-made options, so you can't just pick and buy, but if you shop at the supermarket and then go to pick up just the chicken, it's just right. And then I try to eat this freshly fried chicken right away. It's burning, isn't it? Yes, your mouth will definitely get burned. The tongue melts with the hot meat, and even my fingers can't help but get greasy, it's dinnertime. My fingers are like greasy Goldfinger (mystery oh, upside inside out, with wet fingertips, even at home, the chicken is delicious. In the kitchen, I try to plate the chicken on top of the salad. It's just plated. It's still warm, but I will reheat it before eating. The large fried chicken pieces each have a satisfying bite. Did I spill something? Don't worry, it's still edible. When I ate the freshly made chicken, I could feel the juicy meat juice, crispy skin, and a hint of saltiness. The fried chicken is so good, it raises my spirits. I almost don't want to share it with my family. I feel conflicted about not wanting to share even though I'm frying it. What kind of feeling is that? I ask myself. In the end, I ended up eating three pieces by myself. It's delicious to eat at home, but eating it freshly made was the best. Even when I eat it by stabbing it, my wild appetite rises again. The second piece had a slightly unique flavor, but it was juicy and delicious. Once you start eating, you can't stop, it's an endless fried chicken. It's the appetite that makes us all hungry. Next time, I'll come to buy half-fried chicken! I'm also curious about the cartilage fried chicken.

In May 2014, Narutoya in Otaru is a shop with its main store in Asari, Otaru City. There are about 10 stores in Otaru and Sapporo. The grandson of the owner of "Wakadori Jidai Naruto Honoten" in Otaru opened this shop as a branch. The Teine store is a branch, specializing in take-out of "half-fried young chicken." I visited the store right after having lunch nearby. The store is located in the Maeda area of Teine-ku, Sapporo, inside the entrance of Hokuren Shop Maeda along Shimoine-dori. For the exact location of the store, please check on Tabelog. There is no fried chicken ready to serve at the store. They fry it after you order. It is important to make a phone reservation if you are in a hurry. In addition to "half-fried young chicken," they also have zangi. Of course, I ordered the "half-fried young chicken." It takes about 10 minutes. Hokuren Shop is a local supermarket operated by Hokuren, the center of Hokkaido agriculture. While waiting, I did some shopping for vegetables and they were cheap because it's a Hokuren supermarket. (laughs) After finishing shopping, I went to pick up the food. The "half-fried young chicken" was freshly fried and piping hot. Weight measured at 345g. In terms of weight, it is similar to "Otaru New Naruto" at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store. It is about 20g larger than S&S Livestock in Nishi Ward, Sapporo. The outer layer is crispy and delicious. The meat inside is quite tender and juicy. The saltiness is higher compared to the other two shops mentioned earlier. It goes well with beer due to its salty taste. Priced at 980 yen (including 8% consumption tax), this "half-fried young chicken" is quite delicious. It goes really well with beer. In terms of cost, S&S Livestock is 500 yen per piece, so it is the most expensive. But in terms of taste, I prefer this one. The frying level is also better here. Next time, I might also buy zangi. It was delicious, thank you.

It's a pride of Hokkaido, no, it's not an exaggeration to say it's a pride of Japan. Please expand globally without losing to KFC. No, you should definitely do it! The crispy skin, juiciness, and perfect saltiness, everything is exquisite. It was said to be ready in about 10 minutes (serving freshly fried). Being inside a Hokuren shop, it only took about 10 minutes to shop, so I brought home that hot half and devoured it. Thank you for the meal.

During the Otaru Tide Festival, I visited "Wakadori Jidai Naruto Honpo," famous for its half-fried chicken, but it was full, so I ended up stopping by here instead (laughs). This is a take-out only store, a branch of the famous restaurant. They also have Zangi, but this time I ordered their signature dish, the half-fried chicken. The food is fried after you order, so it takes about 13 minutes to receive it. The half-fried chicken is quite salty, perfect with white rice. My parents, who don't usually eat rice for dinner, enjoyed it with beer. I actually bought enough for two people, so we ended up with leftovers. I used the leftovers as toppings for cold noodles for lunch the next day, and in a salad for dinner - both were delicious. Even if you're dining alone, you can enjoy it without worry (laughs). Added in September 2015: I compared it with the version from the Marui Imai store, a branch of the same restaurant. The saltiness is similar, but the Marui Imai store's version was slightly dry (maybe the frying temperature was too high?). I tried using the leftovers as fried rice toppings the next day, but the saltiness didn't quite transfer to the rice. It didn't work with the usual cooking method. Next time, I'll try using it as a topping for sauce-covered yakisoba.