Kyoto, Japan｜Fushimi fried chicken shop Yasu

Excellent karaage spot. We ordered the juicy boneless thighs and they were fantastic. Each thigh was packed together in a ball and then fried with a very tasty batter. The service was also excellent. I had accidentally left my bike lock keys at the cashier spot and the man running the store chased me down to give them back to me. That was a very kind thing to do.

This is a take-out restaurant specializing in fried chicken. There are various types of fried chicken. When in doubt, go for the family pack. If you wait about 10 minutes, they will add freshly fried food. We recommend ordering before strolling around the shopping district. You can order by gram or quantity. They will ask if one piece is large and there are few pieces, or one piece is small and there are many pieces. The fried chicken is crunchy and juicy, with a flavor similar to consomme pa◯chi and a subtle sweetness. It's delicious as a side dish or snack, and can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. QR code payment possible. Corona measures: Staff wear masks.

I arrived late for lunch, around 3pm. There were about two groups of people waiting on the bench in front of the store. When I ordered a bento box (600 yen for 4 pieces of fried chicken) and skin crackers (400 yen), I was told that they would be freshly fried if I waited about 8 minutes. I didn't check the time, but I feel like it took less than 10 minutes before I was called. I think there were 3 large pieces of fried chicken (yasu, sesame garlic, and mayonnaise) and 3 small pieces (sweet karaage) for the bento. It was a type of deep-fried chicken with a thin batter, neither greasy nor dry, and had a strong flavor. If you include freshly fried chicken, it's one of my top three fried chicken dishes I've ever eaten in my life. I also liked the rice, which had less water content and was grainy. I also appreciate that you can get a large portion for free. The skin was crispy and delicious, but the salt had accumulated at the bottom, so it might be better to eat it from the bottom. This was the flavor I wanted to have with beer. I think this price is quite good for the taste and quantity. Definitely a repeat purchase!