Karaage Wakadori (唐揚げ 若鳥)

In the Honmachi area of Mishima, Shizuoka, Karaage Wakadori is known for its skin-on, batter-free fried half chicken, which has won the top gold award at Japan’s National Karaage Grand Prix. It is open evenings from around 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, closing early once the chicken sells out, closed Tuesdays and the third Monday of the month, with dinner typically running ¥3,000 to ¥3,999 per person. Its recognition on the 2025 Tabelog Hyakumeiten toriryori (chicken cuisine) list marks it as one of Japan’s standout chicken specialty restaurants.