Kagawa｜Kagawa cuisine originated from Marugame The secret of the deliciousness of bone-in roasted chicken thighs "Hokatsudori"

If you have watched Xianminxiu (translated into Japanese as Miaoguomin in Taiwan), you will definitely be impressed by Kagawa's gourmet food, Bones and Birds. The scene of taking big bites of a chicken leg is as tempting as it can be. It is said that the idea of ​​bone-in chicken was first conceived by a couple from Marugame restaurant after they saw a Hollywood movie in which the heroine munched on fried chicken. Nowadays, most of the restaurants in Marugame sell bone-tsuke tori, and it is even so popular that there is a store in Takamatsu. This time I visited a small restaurant in the shopping district - Honke Nagoyan Ramen. It is the most popular ramen restaurant in Kagawa and is also a famous restaurant visited by many celebrities, with signatures all over the walls. The crispy roasted bone-in chicken is served with sliced ​​cabbage lettuce and the chicken fat dripping from the roasting process. The store thoughtfully provides scissors, but the authentic way to eat it is to pick up the chicken leg, take big bites, and then drink a big gulp of wine, which is cool and happy. By the way, the store’s fried tofu in soup is so delicious that you’ll want to reorder it. The shop owner is very unique and has a large collection of models in the shop. Friends who like models will definitely like it. Why did bone-feeding bird become popular in Marugame and even in the whole of Kagawa? In fact, it has something to do with the local economy. Kagawa has its own port, which has been a gateway for importing grains since the past. In addition, because it is close to Osaka, a large number of chicken farms have emerged in Kagawa, producing eggs for sale in Osaka. The eliminated old hens will eventually become chicken dishes. Because there is a large source of chicken, bone-crusted bird has become a local specialty. By the way, when ordering boneless chicken, you can choose おやどり (old hen) or ひなどり (young chicken). One has a chewy texture, while the other is tender and juicy. It depends on which one you like. 📍Address: 52-1 Toricho, Marugame, Kagawa 763-0043 Japan 🚗JR Marugame Station is a 10-minute walk away #AprilGoodDestinations2025