Taste Test: Trader Joe’s versus Shirakiku Chicken Karaage

I'm not gonna string you along. Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage ($6.49 per 18.97 oz. bag) doesn't measure up as either karaage or chicken nuggets/fingers. Before we get to the taste test, let's take a look at Trader Joe's version on its own. So, the bag does say it's Japanese-inspired, leaving some room for variation.…

ByMichelleAugust 7, 20230Comments

Food News

Coming Monday 8/7: Trader Joe’s Chicken Karaage Review

Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage - Contents of the bag before airfrying Check back on Monday, August 7 for our take on Trader Joe's Japanese-Inspired Chicken Karaage. Now available in the freezer section ($6.49 per bag). We're doing a taste test versus Shirakiku Chicken Karaage. In the meantime, check out some other chicken nugget reviews: Caulipower…

ByMichelleAugust 4, 20230Comments

Main Course Recipes

Hanamaulu Cafe Chicken is the Gingery Fried Chicken of Your Dreams

The Hanamaulu Cafe, a local icon on Kaua'i, closed in 2014, after being in business for more than 80 years. But its famed fried ginger chicken lives on. The Internet has several versions of Hanamaulu Cafe chicken, but this recipe is the one that was passed on to me when I got married. As happens…

ByMichelleMay 14, 20191Comment

Restaurants Travel

Ma’ono Seattle: Yes, We Had the Fried Chicken

The fried chicken is the main attraction at Ma'ono Fried Chicken and Whisky in West Seattle and with good reason. It's some goooood chicken. Not just when it's hot, but even the next day cold. I'm convinced anyone who says the fried chicken was greasy or not worth it (I'm looking at you Yelp reviews) is just trying to keep more for themselves. But let's take our time, shall we? We'll get to the chicken, don't worry.

ByMichelleAugust 21, 20120Comments

Taste Test: Trader Joe’s versus Shirakiku Chicken Karaage

Coming Monday 8/7: Trader Joe’s Chicken Karaage Review

Hanamaulu Cafe Chicken is the Gingery Fried Chicken of Your Dreams

Ma’ono Seattle: Yes, We Had the Fried Chicken

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