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Top 3 Spots to Get Your Christmas Chicken in Tokyo 2021

Date published: 23 December 2021

Christmas is just around the corner, which means if you haven't already, it's time to start thinking about Christmas dinner! And if you're spending Christmas in Japan this year, that probably means one thing - fried chicken!

Fried chicken has become the beloved holiday staple in Japan, with hundreds of families pre-ordering Christmas chicken meals every year. And with so many people staying indoors this year, you can expect that number to increase even more.

Here are three places you can reserve your Christmas chicken meal today!

bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe is Korea's leading fried chicken brand, with over 2,500 locations in 25 countries around the world. Thanks to their recent popularity boom, they also plan to expand to 19 locations in Japan by the end of the year.

What makes this chicken so popular? Each piece is seasoned with imported original spices and perfectly replicates an authentic Korean taste. It is also fried in olive oil and contains no cholesterol, making it a great healthy option that doesn't skimp on flavor. And this year, you can reserve a Christmas BOX to bring that deliciousness home for the holidays!

For a happy, healthy holiday, why not indulge in some Korean fried chicken from Bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe?

For locations and info on how to order, please visit the official bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe Website

Source: PR Times

Virtual restaurants (VR) and online food delivery services have also boomed in the wake of the pandemic. One such popular shop is Tokyo Karaage Shop Agetate.

Tokyo Karaage Shop Agetate is an online delivery service specializing in fried chicken, which also claimed first place in a national survey (conducted in October of this year by the Silmil Research Institute) asking Japanese women for their top recommended fried chicken brands.

Not only is this virtual restaurant a popular poultry pick, but it's also the leading brand on Neighborhood Kitchen, a platform food delivery service in Japan that delivers restaurant-quality foods fresh to your home.

People love this chicken not only its flavor, but its size and presentation, as well. For a prize-winning chicken dinner this year, why not place an order with Tokyo Karaage Shop Agetate?

For more information and to order your chicken, check out their official website.

Source: PR Times

If you something classic, FamilyMart is offering its number one popular product as a Christmas chicken set, as well. Although sales temporarily halted last month due to poultry shortages, we are happy to announce that service resumed on December 2nd and will continue through the holidays.

Famichiki (short for FamilyMart Chicken) is FamilyMart's number one product in sales volume out of all FamilyMart products, with cumulative sales exceeding 1.7 billion meals (as of November 29, 2021). This boneless fried chicken consists of soft, juicy thigh meat and crisp breaded skin, flavored with gravy. (It's also easy to eat with one hand, for those of you that like to eat while you work!)

This year, celebrate the holidays (and FamilyMart's 40th anniversary) with some classic, convenient, and crispy FamiChiki! A summary of their four available Christmas chicken sets is below.

3 Chicken Party Set (Limited quantity)
A party set for a large number of people, including two types of bone-in chicken, as well as classic Famichiki boneless chicken.
・Set Includes: Famichiki Premium Chicken (with bones; 3 pc), Fire-Roasted Chicken Legs (3 pc), Famichiki (boneless, 3 pc)
・Price: 2,023 yen (2,184 yen including tax)
・Sale Price: 1,959 yen (including tax) (December 19-25 only!)

FamilyMart Chicken Set A (Limited quantity)
A special Christmas set of 6 bone-in chicken pieces, including two types of spiced Famima Premium Chicken (with bones) and Grilled Roasted Chicken Legs.
・Set includes: FamilyMart Premium Chicken (with bones, 3 pc), Grilled Roasted Chicken Legs (3 pc)
・Price: 1,523 yen (1,644 yen including tax)
・Sale Price: 1,494 yen (including tax) (December 19-25 only!)

FamilyMart Chicken Bet B (Limited quantity)
A set of premium chicken (with bones) including Famichiki with 4 types of cheese and 18 herbs and spices.
・Set includes: Famichiki Premium Chicken (with bones, 3 pc), Quattro Cheese Infamichiki (3 pc)
・Price: 1,334 yen (1,440 yen including tax)
・Sale Price: 1290 yen (including tax) (December 19-25 only!)

Famichiki & Crispy Set
A set of 6 boneless chicken pieces, including the most popular Famichiki and crispy chicken. Set includes: Famichiki (boneless, 3 pc), Crispy Chicken (plain, 3 pc)
・Regular Price: 903 yen (975 yen including tax)
・Sale Price: 825 yen (including tax) (December 19-25 only!)

*Available nationwide in limited quantities.
*Reservation/delivery period and prices may vary by region.

Reservation Period: From December 2, 2021, until 3 days before the delivery date
Delivery Period: December 19-25, 2021

For more details and to reserve, please view the catalog at the link here.

Source: PR Times

Written by:

Krys Suzuki

Krys is a 2023 MEXT Research Scholar currently residing in Kyoto, Japan. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Japanese Translation and Interpretation via the CUNY Baccalaureate Program from Hunter College in New York City. After working as an ALT with the JET Program from 2013-2015, she transitioned to freelance writing and translation in 2016. Since then, Krys has cumulatively translated and/or written about over 200 cities, towns, shrines, shops, and restaurants in various parts of Japan. She also has experience translating articles, manga, and light novels.