Juicy Japanese Fried Chicken

Karaage is Japanese-style deep-fried chicken.

What makes karaage special is that the meat is marinated in a flavorful marinade and then deep-fried twice. This ensures that the chicken pieces become extremely crispy on the outside but remain nice and juicy on the inside.

 

Vegan Alternative

For our vegan karaage version, we marinate and deep-fry crispy cauliflower and flavorful tofu. The result: an absolute fan favorite among our guests.

 

The Perfect Japanese Snack

Karaage is a very popular street food snack, especially in the capital, Tokyo. The crispy chicken is often eaten as a main course, but it's also enjoyed as a snack with beer.

FAQs

  • Karaage is Japanese deep-fried chicken that is marinated before frying. This makes it especially juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

  • Karaage is hearty, flavorful, and slightly spicy—with a perfectly crispy coating and juicy meat.

    At MARU, shokupan serves as the base for the Tamago Egg Sando and the avocado toast.

  • No, karaage isn't usually spicy; instead, it has a savory, well-balanced flavor.

  • Karaage is marinated more thoroughly, which gives it more flavor. Its texture is lighter and especially crispy.

  • At MARU in Zurich, we serve karaage as a topping on our donburi, as a standalone dish, or—at our brunch on Rolandstrasse—even on a waffle.