In search of best ‘karaage,’ Japan’s fried chicken

TOKYO---Munching their way through hundreds of golden-brown morsels, a team of judges has searched relentlessly to find the ultimate "karaage"---the fried chicken known as "Japan's comfort food." While a global buzz has grown around Korean fried chicken in recent years, in Japan, karaage reigns supreme. Pronounced "kara-agay," its name refers to a technique where pieces of chicken, other meat, or vegetables are marinated and coated in flour and starch before being fried. The dish is a national obsession: winners of the Karaage Grand Prix, an annual competition to find Japan's choicest chunks, can see their sales as much as triple if their chicken wins an award. ...

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