When you're hungry, it's hard to decide what to eat, isn't it?
Have you ever suddenly craved fried food when you catch a whiff of it?
In Kurashiki, there is a fried chicken shop that brings smiles to its customers.
“Honenuki Fried Chicken Kitchen Car” (hereafter: Honenuki) is a mobile sales shop that provides fried chicken from a kitchen car, mainly at markets and local events held in Okayama Prefecture.
On November 13, 2022, they also started store sales in Tamano City.
I spoke with the president of Honenuki, Fukuda Mutsumi, and the kitchen car manager, Nakahara Tatsuhiro.
Why did Fukuda and Nakahara start a fried chicken kitchen car?
I will introduce Honenuki's commitment and the background of how the fried chicken kitchen car was born.
What is Honenuki Fried Chicken Kitchen Car?
Honenuki is a mobile sales shop that opened in October 2021 in Kurashiki City.
The main location is at 307-1 Hayashi, Kurashiki City, and on Tuesdays, they sell at the parking lot of Obara Osteopathic Clinic.
In Kurashiki City, they also have a booth at the “23 Marche” held at Fumi's House in Mabi.
The address of Fumi's House is 1426-4 Kawabe, Mabi-cho, Kurashiki City.
The schedule for Honenuki's booths is regularly updated on their official social media, so please check it out.
To deliver hot fried chicken to customers, they also accept phone reservations.
Honenuki's Menu
Prices include tax. Information as of January 2023.
The main menu item is the fried chicken called “Honenuki”, named after the shop.
There are various flavors, including curry and pickled ginger, and they also sell fried chicken made from rare parts like “Sodenoshita” and “Yamitsuki”.
You can enjoy a variety of fried chicken.
The recommended fried chicken by President Fukuda is “Sanzoku Tsune-chan Sauce”.
It is said to use a secret sauce created by the president of an automobile company in Kurashiki.
When you visit, be sure to ask for their recommendations.
During the interview, I chose a menu item that caught my interest and tried it.
Popular Fried Chicken “Honenuki”
The popular fried chicken is “Honenuki”.
Since the fried chicken does not use garlic, ginger, or dairy products, you can fully enjoy the taste of the meat.
As you take a bite, you can hear the crispy coating.
The juices spread in your mouth, providing a juicy flavor.
Each piece of fried chicken is large and tender, making it satisfying to eat.
Since the kitchen car and the fried chicken share the same name, it sticks in your memory.
Chicken Cartilage with Meat
The chicken cartilage with meat, known as Chicken Cartilage with Meat, is a rare part found in the breastbone of chicken.
Since it has meat, you can enjoy both the flavor and texture of the meat at the same time.
It's a taste that makes you want to eat it while holding a drink in your hand.
When purchasing, you can choose between 5 pieces and 3 pieces, so you can adjust according to your hunger.
You might find yourself exclaiming, “Today’s fried chicken is delicious!”.
I asked Fukuda Mutsumi and Nakahara Tatsuhiro how Honenuki was born, which captures the heart.
Data on Honenuki Fried Chicken Kitchen Car
| Name | Honenuki Fried Chicken Kitchen Car |
|---|---|
| Address | 307-1 Hayashi, Kurashiki City |
| Contact | 080-4559-3036 |
| Parking | Available ※Parking information and number of spaces may vary depending on the booth location |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM ※Business hours may change depending on the sales location |
| Regular Holidays | Monday ※Regular holidays may change. For details, refer to the official social media |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation Availability | Yes Phone reservations are accepted |
| Seating | None |
| Toilet | No toilet |
| Website | Honenuki Official Instagram |
