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Japanese Fried Chicken | Matsunoki Ramen

Japanese Fried Chicken: It's in Our Name

We're not a ramen shop with a chicken side hustle. The name is Matsunoki Ramen + Chicken, and the plus sign is load-bearing: crisp, juicy, Japanese-style fried chicken is the other half of the house. Regulars know the rule, whatever else you order, get the tenders. The jumbo chicken tenders are exactly what they sound like: oversized, shatter-crisp, and made for the house dipping sauces, the curry is the one people come back talking about. Alongside them, classic karaage: bite-size Japanese fried chicken, marinated first so the flavor goes all the way through, with a light coating that stays crisp to the last piece.
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Ways to order it

  • Jumbo Chicken Tenders

    Jumbo Chicken Tenders

    With your pick of house sauces, curry is the move. Oversized and shatter-crisp.

  • Karaage

    The classic: bite-size Japanese fried chicken, marinated through, light and crisp.

  • Fire-level heat on request

    From none at all to genuinely hot, the heat is there when you ask for it.

FAQ

  • What is karaage?

    Karaage is Japanese fried chicken: bite-size pieces marinated before frying, so the flavor is in the meat, not just the coating, which stays light and crisp rather than thick and bready.

  • What are the jumbo chicken tenders?

    Our signature: oversized chicken tenders, fried to a serious crunch, served with house dipping sauces. The curry sauce is the guest favorite. They're big enough to share and rarely are.

  • How spicy is the fried chicken?

    As spicy as you want it. The tenders come with a choice of fire levels, from none at all to genuinely hot. The default is crowd-friendly; the heat is there when you ask for it.

  • Is the fried chicken good for kids?

    It's the house favorite with kids. Mild by default, easy to share, and both locations are casual, the downtown food-hall counter is fast for families, and N Fremont has table seating and a patio.

  • Is the fried chicken gluten-free?

    No, our chicken is breaded and our kitchens aren't gluten-free environments. Guests with celiac disease should speak with the team before ordering.

  • Can I get fried chicken with my ramen?

    That's the house move. Tenders or karaage on the side of any bowl, ramen plus chicken is the whole idea.

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