KFC Japan releases its first thigh-meat fried chicken burger in 43 years, but was it worth the wait?
It’s been a looooong time since you could get a thigh-meat sandwich at KFC Japan, and now you can get six. A lot of time has passed between now and 1983. To illustrate just how much, 1983 was the year Nintendo’s Famicom (which would become known as the NES overseas) went on sale. In the […]
KFC Japan has reintroduced thigh-meat fried chicken sandwiches after a 43-year absence. The return of these sandwiches marks a significant milestone for the chain, as they were last offered in 1983. To illustrate just how much time has passed since then, Nintendo’s Famicom (NES) was released in 1983, followed by the Super Famicom (Super NES) in 1990, the Nintendo 64 in 1996, and countless other consoles since then.
The new Original Chicken Burger series features six different options: Original Chicken, Cheese, Teriyaki, Red-hot, Premier (with bacon), and Premier Cheese (with bacon and cheese). KFC Japan went as far as rebranding a branch in Tokyo’s Ebisu neighborhood to KFB (Kentucky Fried Burgers) to celebrate this comeback.
A Japanese-language reporter, P.K. Sanjun, sampled two of the burgers – the Original Chicken Burger (490 yen) and the Premier Burger (750 yen). P.K. was pleasantly surprised by the juicy, flavorful meat and the springy texture of the thigh meat. The breading was similar to KFC’s Original Recipe, satisfying his expectations. The tangy sauce served as an accent, allowing the chicken to shine.
However, P.K. felt the Premier Burger was a bit too indulgent. The garlic pepper mayo and bacon overwhelmed the dish, making the chicken's flavor less prominent. While both burgers were tasty, P.K. preferred the Original Chicken Burger due to its simplicity and better value for money, allowing him to save 260 yen for a future purchase.
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