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Yakitori is grilled skewered chicken dipped in a Teriyaki-like sauce.  It is a very popular appetizer at Yakitori bars and other bar-type restaurants in Japan.

Yakitori could be a dish at your dinner table, but it is more like the food you eat with drinks at bars.  A lot of Yakitori bars grill their chicken on a charcoal grill,  and the tasty smells of grilled meat and smoke come out to the street to attract customers.  People in Japan like to go out to drink after work, and Yakitori bars are one of the most popular places to have a drink.

Tebasaki is chicken wings in Japanese.  Tebasaki Karaage is a very popular appetizer at restaurants and bars, just like Karaage.  Crispy and juicy Tebasaki is best eaten when it is freshly made.

It’s easy to make Tebasaki Karaage at home, but it can be a little tricky to cut the drumettes (the parts that look like little drumsticks) from whole wings.  You have to find a joint of the bones and cut through.  Cut off the wing tips (the floppy ends) if you want.  Seasoning is very similar to our Karaage recipe.  Watch our Karaage video if you’d like to know more detailed instructions.

Oyako Donburi (親子丼ぶり)or Oyakodon (親子丼) in short is chicken and egg cooked in sweet and salty broth over steamed rice in a bowl. Chicken is simmered with vegetables such as green onions or brown onions, and is often garnished with various toppings. It’s easy to make at home, and can also be enjoyed at many different establishments such as soba restaurants, udon shops and diners in Japan.