Karaage Fried Chicken a Constant Favorite in Japan
A survey in Japan found that karaage fried chicken was the most popular side dish, followed by Hamburg steak and gyōza dumplings.
A nationwide survey of 14,000 people, conducted by Nichirei Foods, showed that 67.4% of respondents chose karaage fried chicken as a favorite, followed by Hamburg steak, gyōza dumplings, and yakiniku grilled meat.
Among survey respondents who eat karaage at least once a month, 42.8% said that they purchase it ready to eat at the supermarket deli counter, while 36.8% make it at home.
Karaage has ranked first for the past five years, making it one of Japan’s national dishes.
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Author's summary: Karaage fried chicken is Japan's most popular side dish.