Heavyweight ramen-style cheese fried chicken bowl appears in Tokyo, but is it genius or madness?
Karaage no Tensai invokes the name of Jiro-style ramen, and we head out for a taste test. It’s been said that there’s a fine line between genius and madness, but might that line be deep-fried and covered in cheese? It was the search for the answer to that question that recently led us to downtown […]
In Tokyo's Uguisudani neighborhood, Karaage no Tensai - a restaurant chain offering fried chicken - introduced a unique dish that has sparked debate: the Jiro-kei Cheese Karaage-don. This name evokes the Jiro-style ramen, a salty and oily ramen that became popular in Japan. However, the restaurant's creation diverges from traditional ramen, resulting in a fried chicken bowl covered in cheese sauce and garnished with bean sprouts, roasted garlic, and karaage pieces.
The Jiro-kei Cheese Karaage-don, priced at 1,408 yen (around $8.85), arrived at Uguisudani's Karaage no Tensai branch in 2021. The dish's visual appeal is undeniable, with an abundance of toppings that seem to overflow from the bowl and a noticeable cheese sauce covering the top. However, the cheese sauce's strong saltiness, designed to mimic Jiro-style ramen's broth, was the standout flavor, leaving a lingering, repetitive taste.
Despite the cheese sauce's prominent role, the garlic roasted on top and the bean sprouts added minimal seasoning. Consequently, the Jiro-kei Cheese Karaage-don deviates from the Jiro-style ramen it aims to emulate, offering instead a flavorful yet distinct take on fried chicken and ramen fusion. While it may not satisfy those seeking a true Jiro-style ramen experience, the Jiro-kei Cheese Karaage-don remains a tasty and filling guilty pleasure for those seeking a bold, innovative meal.
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