Karaage Food Experiences(19)
Shibuya Food Tour With An Expert Guide
Explore the bustling streets of Shibuya on this 4-hour Tokyo food tour! With an English-speaking guide to give you his local cultural insights, you'll sample five delicious foods at eateries like a DIY barbecue restaurant and a Japanese-style pub.
Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
Would you make a good sumo wrestler? Find out in this unique restaurant in Asakusa. Watch a Japanese dance performance and a sumo bout, eat a chanko nabe wrestler meal, and, if you’re brave, suit up and challenge a real sumo wrestler in the dohyo!
Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya
Explore Nagoya’s Osu Kannon Temple and Osu Shopping Street, learning about the area’s history and cultural traditions from a local tour guide. Stop by 5 street food stalls for some tasty local bites, and even draw your omikuji fortune at the temple!
Healthy Japanese Dishes Cooking Class in Nagoya
During this cooking class in Nagoya, learn how to make teriyaki chicken, savory egg custard, tempura, and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Join your kind host in her traditional tatami-floored home, a 100-year-old renovated storehouse!
All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting in Shibuya (+30 Bottles)
Join enthusiastic sake experts for a 2-hour unlimited sake tasting in Roppongi. Explore a hand-picked selection of sake from all over Japan, enjoy unique sake appetizers, and learn the history and production processes behind each variety.
Shinjuku Walking Tour: Godzilla, Golden Gai & Street Food
Join a 4-hour guided walking tour of Tokyo’s largest entertainment district–Shinjuku! Visit essential landmarks like Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Nishi-Shinjuku, Godzilla & more. This tour includes Japanese food & is FREE for kids!
Togoshi Ginza Street Food Tour With Karaage & Yakitori
Embark on a gastronomic adventure through Togoshi Ginza on this street food tour! Discover the finest local stalls, treating yourself to mouthwatering delights like karaage, yakitori, onigiri, curry pan, and Japanese pudding.
Fukuoka at Night: Izakaya Foods & Local Ramen in Hakata
Enjoy a fun night in one of Japan’s ramen capitals — Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture! Make new friends over food and drinks at a local izakaya, then head to a hidden ramen spot that is loved by locals for a late night bowl.
Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)
Thick, chewy, and satisfying, udon noodles are endlessly slurpable. During this cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll learn to make these noodles from scratch alongside tempura, everyone’s favorite Japanese side dish, with your friendly host.
Bento Making Class in Tokyo: Prepare a Japanese Lunchbox
Master Japanese home cooking in this bento-making class in Tokyo where you can learn authentic karaage or soboro bento recipes from a local home cook. Take home your very own bento box, complete with chopsticks and a chopstick rest.
High-Quality Japanese Whisky Tasting in Shibuya
In this whisky tasting in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, sip on 10 varieties of whisky from across Japan while learning about their flavors, history and background from a local whisky expert.
Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal
Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.
Retro Tokyo: Trams, Street foods & Cat Temples in Setagaya
Take a nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.
Washoku: Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nagoya
Experience Japanese home cooking with hosts Yuka and Hitomi in central Nagoya! Cook popular washoku dishes in a state-of-the-art cooking studio, taste dashi and seasonings made in Aichi Prefecture, and enjoy your homemade meal with green tea.
Japanese Cooking: Fried Onigiri, Pork Soup, and Karaage
Learn how to make a trio of classic dishes at the oldest cooking school in Japan! You’ll make yaki onigiri, tonjiru soup, and karaage chicken while learning about Japanese culinary traditions from a professional instructor.
Teishoku Japanese Set Meal Class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa
Teishoku is a Japanese set meal with a main dish, sides, miso soup, and rice. Learn to make teishoku in this class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa! Great for travelers on the way to Mt. Fuji or the hot springs of Izu or Hakone.
Family-Friendly Tokyo Home Party: Home Cooking Class & Meal
Experience an authentic Japanese home party in a cozy home in the suburbs of Western Tokyo. Aki, your local host, will take you shopping and share her best home cooking recipes before sharing a delicious meal in a family-friendly home party.
Tokyo Lunch: Make a Traditional Japanese Bento in Shinagawa
Uncover the secrets to a picture-perfect bento lunch that tastes as good as it looks in this home cooking class with a friendly cooking instructor in Shinagawa. You’ll make Japanese-style fried chicken, onigiri rice balls, rolled omelet and more.
Crispy Fried Chicken Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo
Learn to make a colorful and mouth watering packed lunch, Japanese-style! In this class, you'll craft a delicious bento with crispy fried chicken, guided by a friendly local host at her renovated home kitchen.
Recent Reviews from GuestsDiscover Authentic Karaage Experiences in Japan
If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, then experiencing authentic karaage dishes is an absolute must. Karaage, a popular Japanese cooking style, involves deep-frying marinated pieces of chicken until they're golden and crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside. Imagine biting into a piece of chicken that's crispy enough to provide a satisfying crunch but remains succulent and flavorful beyond anything a standard fried chicken could offer. When you explore karaage food experiences, you dive into a world rich in tradition and taste that is synonymous with Japanese culinary arts.
These experiences are carefully curated to provide you with immersive culinary adventures that go beyond just eating. Whether it's through cooking classes, guided tasting tours, or participating in local culinary festivals, every opportunity brings the essence of karaage to life. You'll not only taste some of the most delectable karaage in Japan but also learn about the storied history and techniques that make this dish a cultural treasure.
Join Engaging Karaage Cooking Classes
Why not take a step deeper into Japanese culture by enrolling in a hands-on karaage cooking class? These classes serve as a gateway into the methods and secrets behind creating this iconic dish. Here, experienced chefs will guide you through each step, from selecting the best cuts of chicken to marinating them in traditional Japanese seasonings. You'll understand the perfect frying technique that yields that irresistibly crispy exterior. At the end of the class, savor your own freshly made karaage creations while enjoying the full depth of flavors that this dish uniquely offers.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned home chef, these cooking experiences accommodate all skill levels. They are designed not only to improve your culinary expertise but also to instill a deeper appreciation of Japanese food culture. Many cooking sessions culminate with a tasting party where you can enjoy karaage paired with other traditional Japanese dishes, enhancing your overall culinary experience.
Embark on A Karaage Tasting Tour
Picture yourself traversing bustling Japanese streets in search of the best karaage spots, guided by a local expert who knows the ins and outs of this cuisine. A karaage tasting tour not only exposes you to the flavors of different regions but also teaches the nuances that define their unique taste profiles. You will visit top-notch eateries that are popular among locals yet relatively undiscovered by tourists, allowing you to experience Japan's hidden culinary gems.
Each stop on the tour introduces variations that spotlight diverse marination techniques and frying methods. From traditional soy and ginger-spiced karaage to more modern interpretations featuring unique ingredients like shiso or yuzu, your palate is bound to be delighted by the variety. A karaage tasting tour is a perfect option for food enthusiasts eager to maximize their exposure to Japanese cuisine within a guided, enjoyable setting.
Embarking on karaage food experiences is more than just enjoying a meal; it's an exploration into the heart of Japanese culture and cuisine. By choosing to participate in these delectable journeys, you not only engage with one of Japan's most beloved dishes but also weave yourself into the broader tapestry of its rich culinary history.