箱根唐揚げ　Karatto(カラット)

Chicken on logo = must be specialised = tasty, but when we stepped in, we were prepared to be disappointed cos they were all sitting on the counter. Thank goodness it turned out to be good! Would be perfect if it was more crisp, but anyhoo the chicken was so juicy, the batter so light and thin and we loved the use of herbs here. Best part of it all was the pairing with the giant slab of cream cheese!

Craved really bad for karaage and we went straight in after seeing their signboard (a logo with a chicken means they specialise in it right?). No regrets! Got the take away box because it’s cheaper and it came with six big chunks and a square of cream cheese. Definitely didn’t ever expect to see these two things together but they went so well! We were initially worried when we saw these pieces sitting seemingly long on the counter but it was so juicy and tender with a nice rub of light herbs in its thin batter, unlike the usual thick crunchy sort that we are familiar with. We only popped in for this box but the owners were really friendly. Remember to also look out for their cute puppy sitting behind the counter!

📍箱根唐揚げ Hakone Karaage Karatto
10 Motohakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Hakone-machi 250-0522, Kanagawa Prefecture
🚇 Next to Moto-Hakone Bus Station
🕚 11am to 3pm Daily, Closed on Wednesdays