I visited a fried chicken restaurant supervised by the owner of the famous Tandoori chicken restaurant Section d'or in Kyoto, which piqued my interest. It is located along a street near Karasuma. The interior of the restaurant is long and narrow with only a counter, giving off a curry stand-like atmosphere, similar to a fast food restaurant. The menu consists of fried chicken, various types of chicken burgers, and the menu structure is also similar to a fast food restaurant. I ordered a set of fried chicken with thigh meat and breast meat, along with a drink. The fried chicken here is very tender and juicy. It is crispy but not greasy, making it easy to eat and delicious. The seasoning spices are just right, making it so delicious that you could eat as much as you want. Unlike the fried chicken I've had before, I think the level of completion as a dish is high. Korean fried chicken bb.q is also fried in olive oil, so it doesn't cause heartburn, but the taste is better here. Although there is currently only one store in Karasuma, the fact that it is labeled as the Karasuma store makes me think that more stores will be opened, hopefully in Osaka as well. By the way, it's also convenient that there are power outlets under the counter.

I used it for dinner. Perhaps because it was a weekday, the restaurant was calm and I was able to enjoy my meal slowly. It was exciting to see the buns and patty being cooked right in front of me, which really stimulated my appetite. The freshly made food was delicious. The homemade ginger ale was also delicious.

On a certain day in Kyoto, I went alone to a fried chicken specialty store in Karasuma. While there are many places that offer fried chicken on their menu, having a "specialty store" for it is not very common. The only one that comes to mind quickly is a certain nationwide famous chain. So, with a curious mind, I headed towards the restaurant. The location is great, just a short walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line or Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line. When I saw the logo of a kind-looking "lady" named Mrs. Linda, I knew I had arrived (see photo 1). It was around 4:30 pm. I entered through the entrance next to the takeout window and was immediately seated at the counter near the entrance. The interior gave off a vibe of a bar that is open during the day if no one told you otherwise. The counter seats lined up along the kitchen, with a couple of 2-person table seats in the back. Most of the customers were young pairs, and the staff, about 3 of them, were also young. The menu was more extensive than I had expected, offering not only fried chicken (thigh and breast) but also hamburgers and a few "special menu items" available after 3 pm. I decided to order the "recommended set" (1,408 yen), which was prominently labeled as "recommend" with a picture of Mrs. Linda. I felt compelled to order it with such a strong recommendation. The price was a bit high, but I placed my order. The food was served in less than 10 minutes (see photo 2). The fried chicken, one piece each of thigh and breast, was accompanied by several warm vegetables. The presentation was visually appealing with a good balance of colors. The fried chicken had a light and crispy texture, with a noticeable quality that set it apart from the usual. The thigh was juicy as expected, while the breast, despite being known for being less fatty, was surprisingly tender. The seasoning of the coating was just right, and it would go well with rice. The warm vegetables, especially the zucchini, eggplant, and onion, were surprisingly delicious. Some were lightly fried and seasoned with salt, complementing the chicken well. Eating them together felt healthy, and I couldn't help but think, "Could I become healthier if I ate this every day?" I finished my meal feeling like I had just had a tasty snack. It was delicious, but a bit on the expensive side. Personally, I think the lunchtime special set for under 1,000 yen might be a better value.

The shop owner of Section Doll supervised this place, so I wanted to visit. I went on a weekday around 6:30 PM and was able to get takeout from a small window. Inside, there was a counter at the front and box seats at the back. They had a set where you could choose 4 types of vegetables and either breast or thigh meat, along with a little drink. I ordered the breast meat with black label beer. The plate came out in about 5 minutes with eggplant, yam, sweet potato, onion, small flowers (maybe?), and fried chicken. First, the vegetables were good. As for the chicken, it was moist and had a gentle flavor, but it was just average. I still felt a bit hungry, so I added the thigh meat. It came out soon after, and it had a slightly more junk food-like taste compared to the breast meat. It was juicy because it was heated in a steam oven. The chicken itself was very tasty, but I felt that it lacked a bit in flavor. If I have the chance, I might try their sandwich next time. Thank you for the meal.

I have come to the ancient capital for a refreshing of the mind. It's a quiet time before the bustling Golden Week, and tourists are starting to return. I arrived just after 11 am, a bit before the lunch rush, and quickly ordered a highball and the famous fried chicken. The chicken was pre-fried and then reheated in a special oven, but it was still deliciously crispy and juicy. The spice in the batter paired perfectly with the highball. I quickly finished half of the chicken and ordered another highball. The ratio of 2 highballs to 1 chicken was just right. The staff, all lovely Kyoto beauties, were friendly and welcoming. Soon, a Western couple arrived, perhaps feeling like they had stumbled upon a hidden gem in Japan. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience. Thank you.

I visited before 1 pm on a weekday. There was only one other group of customers, so I was seated quickly. The restaurant seems to be known for their hamburgers, but I wasn't in the mood for that, so I ordered a fried chicken breast and potato set. The fried chicken had a nice herb flavor, the outside wasn't too crispy but the breast meat was juicy and not dry. However, the herb seasoning was not to my liking. The potatoes were delicious though!

Entered the interesting fried chicken restaurant that claims you won't feel bloated after eating at 12 o'clock. Still no customers, so I ordered Linda Set Meal Large with less rice and a drink, along with homemade ginger ale. I chose ginger-onion and curry sauces for the chicken, which cost 1290 yen plus 250 yen for the drink. The ginger ale was red, maybe with red shiso? It had a refreshing taste. The rice was slightly firm, probably for the curry. The chicken was okay, with a subtle taste. The soup seemed to have smoked chicken broth, light in flavor. The plate included salad, mayo, one thigh, and two breast pieces. The large thigh had good seasoning and the crispy coating was delicious. The breast was light but juicy, tasty on its own but better with sauce. The ginger-onion sauce was so-so, while the curry sauce was good but maybe not necessary with the chicken. The sauce containers and amounts made it difficult to mix flavors. The staff were friendly, but the attitude of a female staff member who seemed like a manager was not very pleasant. Overall, I left feeling full but not bloated. Thank you for the meal! ^_^

Today, after finishing a meeting in Osaka, I decided to stay in Kyoto. Since it was a sudden decision, I have no plans until Saturday. For now, I'm going to have dinner on Thursday. I decided to try a restaurant that I have been bookmarking, so I headed to the first place. It's Mrs. Linda's Fried Chicken located a little south of Takakura Street on Takoyakushi Street. You can easily spot it with the distinctive graphic of Mrs. Linda on the wall. Mrs. Linda? Who is she? This restaurant is supervised by Section Doll in Okazaki, which is also featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand guide! I arrived at the restaurant around 7:00 pm. The restaurant only has counter seats and no customers at the moment. I was told to choose any seat I like, so I sat near the oven. I checked the menu. If you want a hearty meal, the hamburger menu seems like a good choice. Although it's called a hamburger, it's actually filled with fried chicken instead of buns, more like a sandwich with white bread. But wait, isn't it a sandwich? I thought to myself. However, I just wanted to have a light meal with a drink and a taste of the fried chicken. They offer a set called "Choi-mi Set" after 3:00 pm, and I decided to go with the B set. It includes one piece of chicken breast, a small portion of vegetables, and a choice of drink. I selected the Seasonal Citrus Sour from the alcohol menu. I also added a coleslaw salad. While waiting, I read the menu. It explained the reasons why the food is delicious. 1. Collaboration and supervision with Chef Nagamatsu from Bib Gourmand. 2. Using the brand chicken "Tanba Ajiwai Chicken." 3. Blending 21 types of spices and herbs in a unique way. 4. Achieving a crispy and juicy texture with a domestic high-performance steam oven. 5. Collaborating with Nitta Bakery for the hamburger buns. They use a steam oven, and in front of me, the chicken is fried once in a fryer, then placed in the steam oven. It was served in about 5 minutes. Surprisingly, the plate set was quite small. I also quickly received the coleslaw salad. I forgot to take a photo. The vegetables were crunchy with French dressing, like a upgraded version of KFC fried chicken coleslaw. First, I tried the chicken. When I cut into it, the breading was not crispy but had a crunchy texture, and the meat was tender. When I tasted it... the breading is similar to KFC, but with a milder flavor. The meat was well-cooked and juicy, very delicious! The vegetables were served with miso, enhancing their sweetness, and they were also delicious! I finished it in no time! I would like to visit again for a more substantial meal.

I happened to be walking down the street and saw a stylish looking shop. To my surprise, they had shiba inu pickle tartar sauce! I remembered how delicious it was when I had it on fried chicken at a completely different shop before, so I couldn't resist ordering it again. I don't usually eat bread, but I had to give in this time! The shiba inu pickle tartar sauce did not disappoint, it was quite satisfying. I took it to a nearby park to eat and the location was perfect. It's been a while since I bought bread, but I'm glad I did this time because it was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Suddenly craving for some fried chicken, I couldn't find any open restaurants nearby, so I decided to visit a place that also serves fried chicken, thinking it would be similar. Later, I found out that this place offers fried chicken supervised by Chef Nagamatsu, who is known for his work at "Section Doll," a restaurant that has been selected for the Bib Gourmand Kyoto for five consecutive years and is in the top 5,000 on Tabelog. I haven't been to Section Doll, but I might try it next time. I ordered the Choy-Nomi Set B (1200 yen) because I was also interested in the vegetables. The set included one piece of chicken breast, a small portion of delicious vegetables, wild boar miso, and one drink. The miso added a nice touch to the vegetables. The chicken breast was moist and not dry at all. It paired well with beer. Thank you for the meal.

A fried chicken shop opened near my workplace, and they have collaborated with the Gion bakery "Nitta Bakery" known for their bread. The menu features two types of burgers that caught my eye. The chicken is fried with a sizzling sound and then baked in the oven. The burger is topped with chicken, cheese, and colorful sauces. I tried the "Shibataru Cheese Burger" and the "Pomodoro (Tomato) Cheese Burger". The Shibataru Cheese Burger was delicious with fluffy bread, sweet cheddar cheese, and tender chicken. The pickled ginger added a nice touch. The Pomodoro Cheese Burger had an authentic Italian sauce that tasted like salsa. The ginger highball drink was also homemade and tasted great. Overall, the collaboration between the two shops using Danba chicken was a hit, with the dishes selling out quickly.

At a porridge shop, enjoying porridge and chatting away with Reggae Ban-kun. Since we also got a reservation-free booking for Menami-chan, shall we stroll to the inn together? Oh, look, I found a nice-looking shop!!! In the ancient capital, there's an American vibe. Fried chicken, you know. It feels like a roadside shop on the West Coast, with the scent of sunlight. Even though we just had porridge, we were drawn in as if by a magnet. It's just before lunchtime, but the place is almost full. It must be quite popular. Besides fried chicken, they also have lunch menus and sandwiches. But, you know, we just had porridge. So, I ordered fried chicken (leg) and a highball. "If you can wait about 10 minutes, how about having it freshly fried?" the waitress said. Alright then, please. While sipping on my highball, I waited for the freshly fried chicken. It's fun to watch them fry it right in front of you. Here it is! Wow, it's huge. About the size of a postcard. You can tell just by looking at the crispy texture of the crust. When you cut into it... the juices flow. The crispy crust with plenty of spices is as crispy as it looks. The meat is juicy and tender. Delicious. Another highball, please. The staff are all fresh and beautiful Kyoto ladies. The waitress in charge of frying leads her younger colleagues like an older sister. She pays close attention to everything and always smiles, so wonderful. It reminds me of the radiant waitress I met at a deli in a back alley in Rome. Oh no, I've stumbled upon another great restaurant. It's a dilemma. I keep finding more places I want to visit. Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant seems reasonably priced and welcoming for solo diners. They offer a variety of set menus which cater to different situations, showing their efforts to please customers. The fried chicken was decently tasty, although the first piece seemed a bit fatty, the second piece was juicy and delicious. The young lady who fried them, possibly a college student working part-time, did a good job. Each dish may vary depending on who cooks it, so it might be better to have more consistent quality by either improving overall skills or having a fixed chef. The service was pleasant and overall, I had a good time. Thank you for the meal.

Spicy curry rice with chicken for 900 yen. The curry is made with plenty of vegetables and has a spicy kick to it. It's slightly sweet and not as greasy as KFC's fried chicken. The curry is surprisingly spicy and delicious.

Section Doll (Higashiyama) supervised by Chef Nagamatsu. Mrs. Linda's Fried Chicken (Karasuma/Shijo) Craft Fried Chicken Thigh 1P + Asian Flavor Thigh 1P + Crispy Vegetables + Yellow Honey Burger + Seasonal Citrus Soda. Chicken: Steamed oven used, 21 spices & herbs, Asian: Chinese spices (Horsebean, Sichuan Pepper). Burger: Fried chicken breast with honey mustard sauce and Caesar dressing. Seasonal Citrus: Mandarin orange. Section Doll (Higashiyama) is a Tandoori chicken specialty shop that is a regular in the Michelin Bib Gourmand list.

Visited for the first time at around 12:48 on a Saturday in October 2022. "Mrs. Linda's Fried Chicken Karasuma Store" is located in the northeast area from the subway Shijo Station, specializing in "craft fried chicken." Upon entering, there were no other customers, and two young and cute female staff members greeted me. I chose a counter seat in my favorite spot. Feeling like having a drink, I ordered the following: - Choinomi Set B: 1,408 yen (tax included) 1. Craft Fried Chicken... 1 piece of breast 2. Crunchy vegetables (mini) 3. Shishimi soy sauce (small) 4. Your choice of 1 DRINK... Sapporo Black Label bottled beer (small) I started with the beer and soon after, my order arrived. The "Craft Fried Chicken... breast" was tender and deliciously seasoned, a perfect match for the beer. It had a different but equally delicious taste compared to Kentucky Fried Chicken. I enjoyed the "crunchy vegetables" along with the "shishimi soy sauce" that came with it. It was a delightful 20-minute casual drink and meal. Thank you for the meal.

I went to have lunch with friends at Craft Fried Chicken specialty shop Mrs. Linda, supervised by Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning chef Nagamatsu, which is only a 3-minute walk from Kyoto's Shijo-Karasuma Station. There is a counter seat and one table seat in the back. You can choose Craft Fried Chicken from thigh and breast. I chose Craft Fried Chicken (breast). The chicken, made in a steam oven, had a crispy outside and was soft and juicy, very delicious. ☆ Crunchy Vegetables: You can enjoy various types of fresh vegetables, which are healthy and delicious. ☆ Grated Apple Juice: It was very delicious to enjoy the sweetness of apple fruit. There are also limited quantities of Yellow Honey Burger and spicy curry rice, perfect for the current season. You can eat in or take out. It's a stylish restaurant where you can easily enter alone.

Chef Nagamatsu, who won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, supervised this craft fried chicken specialty shop in Kyoto. The chicken is crispy, very tender, and juicy. It's not heavy, so you can eat as many pieces as you want. Made with domestic chicken thigh meat, 21 kinds of spices and herbs. The vegetables are also deliciously sweet and tender. The drink made with Ehime's Kiyomi oranges is full of pulp and nutrients. Suitable for takeout, lunch, and dinner. The interior of the shop has a counter and table seats, with a clean and calm atmosphere. Located just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto's Shijo-Karasuma, near Kyoto Daimaru and Nishiki Market.

Visit date: Around 3 pm on the last Saturday of July 2022 Number of visitors: 1 person Reservation: Not required Amount spent: Approximately 1700 yen Atmosphere: Alone, couples, a few friends Seating: Mostly counter seating with one table for 4 people I had been curious about a fried chicken restaurant called Section Doll, which is run by a Tandoori chicken restaurant. It opened last year, I believe. I had some errands nearby and was looking for a place to have a late lunch around 3 pm. As I passed by the restaurant, I decided to go in. It was great not to worry about being pressured by sales tactics. I could see inside the restaurant from the outside, and there were no other customers, just me. I took a seat at the counter. I ordered a draft beer, fried potatoes, and the "Choi-nomi" set with chicken breast for 1000 yen. I also added fried chicken breast and a new flavor of chicken that was available. You can see everything being prepared at the counter, and it seemed like they were reheating the items that were prepared earlier in the oven. They quickly brought out more chicken as it ran out, so I guess they always have a stock ready for takeout. The potatoes seemed to be the frozen kind you find in bulk at stores. The fried chicken was served with paper to eat it with, but there were forks available for those who prefer to cut it while eating. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with spices like cumin. The chicken breast was also tender and juicy. While eating, a fly buzzed by and landed in my beer. It's understandable for flies to be around in summer at restaurants, but it was a bit disappointing. I don't think I'll be coming back, but it might be a good spot for takeout or a quick drink stop. Thank you for the meal.

Mrs. Linda's fried chicken, a craft fried chicken specialty shop in Kyoto, Shijo Karasuma, has been receiving a lot of attention for being incredibly delicious. This shop, which has won the title of Kyoto's best for five consecutive years and has been selected as one of the top 5,000 restaurants on Tabelog, is supervised by Chef Nagamatsu, known for "Section Doll". Located just a 3-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma in Kyoto, it is also close to Kyoto Daimaru and Nishiki Market. The shop's green and cute Mrs. Linda wallpaper catches the eye. They also focus on takeout, and there were many customers taking advantage of this service on the day of the visit. The menu includes not only chicken, but also side dishes like potatoes and coleslaw, as well as burgers, curry, and seasonal vegetables. On this day, the order was chicken thighs and breasts, a Yellow Honey Burger with coleslaw and potatoes on the side, and seasonal vegetables to share. Utilizing Chef Nagamatsu's expertise and experience, the chicken is cooked using a steam oven to reduce frying time, resulting in a crispy yet tender and juicy texture. The original spice blend of 21 spices and herbs in the crispy coating adds to the deliciousness. The chicken is not greasy, making it easy to eat multiple pieces. The burger, filled with plenty of chicken and vegetables, and the honey mustard, was delicious. The vegetables were also flavorful and fresh. The cozy interior with stylish light bulbs at the counter is decorated with cute drawings and messages from the lovely female staff, creating a wonderful atmosphere. It was a satisfying and delicious experience. The shop is now open every day, and they close when the chicken sells out. They also offer chicken, potato, and beer sets, making it popular for a quick drink after work. I wish they would open a branch in my neighborhood. I can't wait to eat that delicious chicken from Mrs. Linda's Fried Chicken. Mrs. Linda's Fried Chicken Kyoto, Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward Kaiyacho 558-1 Mizuguchi Ya Building 1F 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station ⏰11:00-21:30 (Last Order 21:00).... #MrsLinda

I went to a delicious fried chicken restaurant recommended to me. It is a craft fried chicken specialty store in Kyoto supervised by Chef Nagamatsu, who has won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. They offer craft fried chicken (thigh), craft fried chicken (breast), Yellow Honey Burger, coleslaw salad, fried potatoes, and seasonal fresh vegetables. The chicken is juicy and tender, with a crispy coating. The burger is very filling, so I shared it with someone. The chicken in the burger is tender, and the honey mustard sauce and rich cheese sauce are delicious. The restaurant has counter seats and table seats, and it was bustling with couples and families. I personally don't like it, but they also offer curry for dining in, which might be good on a hot day. The chicken and burger are available for takeout as well. The restaurant is open every day until the chicken runs out. It is located a 3-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma in Kyoto, right near Kyoto Daimaru and Nishiki Market.