This in-depth video takes you on a culinary journey across Japan, focusing on popular eateries in Saitama, Toyama, and Ishikawa. The primary highlight is the Mega Fried Chicken Specialty Store, Kitchen BUS STOP in Misato City, Saitama, renowned for serving massive quantities of Japanese-style fried chicken, also known as karaage. The video explores the entire fried chicken preparation process—from marinating and breading to deep frying—showcasing techniques and ingredients that create this much-loved crispy delicacy.

Beyond fried chicken, the tour heads to Handmade Udon Dontaku in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Here, viewers are treated to the art of making udon noodles from scratch. The restaurant emphasizes hand-pulled noodles, a fundamental staple in Japanese cuisine, and demonstrates accompaniments and side dishes that complement udon. The hands-on preparation gives insight into the region’s noodle-making traditions and emphasizes the importance of fresh, artisanal methods in Japanese dining.

The food journey concludes at Minrai Wakamiya Branch in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, where more regional specialties are introduced. The video shows the bustling activity behind the scenes and highlights unique Japanese comfort foods, from teppanyaki to fried rice and rice balls (onigiri). Kanazawa is well-known for its rich culinary heritage and freshness of ingredients, and this stop gives a taste of everyday food culture in the city. This food walkthrough is perfect for travelers interested in real Japanese street and comfort food, as well as those keen to learn cooking techniques unique to each region.