Toriten (JDT Recommends)

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Tempura Style Fried Chicken | Oita

Tempura Style Fried Chicken | Oita

Toriten is a local dish of Oita and is simply tempura-style Japanese fried chicken. Bite-sized pieces of chicken are marinated in a sauce made of soy sauce, sake, and garlic powder before they are covered in tempura powder and deep fried. Toriten can use any part of the chicken to create mouth-watering pieces of delicious Toriten.

When exploring Oita, toriten can be purchased at many restaurants and markets. Toriten is a very popular dish in Oita Prefecture and is believed to have first been served in a restaurant at Oita City. Some claim Toriten's origins are from Beppu, but either way toriten is loved in Oita. however, there is a bit of a misconception from the people of Oita that toriten is enjoyed nationwide. Outside of Oita, toriten is not as popular or as known as the regular karaage.

Thinking about what to eat during your Grand Tour package or Southern Japan vacation? Enjoy delicious Toriten Japanese fried-chicken during your vacation with Japan Deluxe Tours while we make our way through the hot-springs town of Beppu!

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