Karaage no Suzuhiro
A takeout-only karaage (Japanese fried chicken) specialty chain based in Toyohashi, Aichi, known for chicken marinated overnight in traditional Shimousa soy sauce.
Last updated September 26, 2026
AI crawler reads
No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.
Overview
Karaage no Suzuhiro is a Japanese takeout-only karaage (fried chicken) specialty brand operated by Suzuhiro LLC and headquartered in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. The brand centers on freshly fried chicken thigh marinated overnight in garlic and Shimousa soy sauce, a traditional wooden-barrel soy sauce sourced from Katori, Chiba Prefecture, whose lineage the company traces back to the Edo period. The chicken is battered just before frying to achieve a crisp exterior and juicy interior, and is offered alongside sweet-sauce karaage and hand-breaded chicken wings glazed in a secret sweet tare. The chain operates multiple takeout storefronts across the Toyohashi and wider Mikawa region of eastern Aichi, including locations in Toyohashi (Hashira-nibancho main store, Uomachi, Takashihongo, Nishi-kogano), Toyokawa (Mikawa-Ichinomiya), Tahara, and Shinshiro. Most stores are open year-round except for the New Year holiday, with some operating split lunch-and-dinner hours. The main store is open from 11:00 to 21:00. Suzuhiro maintains a rotating monthly limited-edition menu, releasing seasonal karaage flavors such as yuzu salt, yurinchi (sweet-and-sour fried chicken), Setouchi lemon, spicy curry, teri-mayo, pepper chicken, miso butter, and mala mayo. These limited items are announced through the official website's news section and are available for a limited time and quantity. The company is a private limited liability company (godo kaisha) led by representative Ryuji Suzuki, with its registered office at 56-1 Hashira-nibancho, Toyohashi, Aichi. The brand's positioning is as a local, takeout-focused karaage specialist emphasizing traditional soy sauce, careful marination, and seasonal flavor variety rather than dine-in service.
History
Karaage no Suzuhiro is a takeout-only karaage specialty brand operated by Suzuhiro LLC, a Japanese limited liability company (godo kaisha) based in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. The company's registered office is at 56-1 Hashira-nibancho, Toyohashi, and its representative is Ryuji Suzuki. The brand's core identity is built around a specific preparation method: chicken thigh is marinated overnight in garlic and Shimousa soy sauce, a traditional wooden-barrel soy sauce sourced from Katori, Chiba Prefecture, which the company describes as carrying a tradition dating back to the Edo period. The chicken is coated in batter just before frying, producing a crisp exterior and juicy interior. The brand has expanded across the Toyohashi and Mikawa region of eastern Aichi, operating takeout storefronts in Toyohashi (the main store in Hashira-nibancho, plus Uomachi, Takashihongo, and Nishi-kogano locations), Toyokawa (Mikawa-Ichinomiya), Tahara, and Shinshiro. A Nishi-eki store is listed as temporarily closed. Most locations are open year-round except for the New Year holiday, with some operating split hours for lunch and dinner. The main store operates from 11:00 to 21:00. A defining feature of the brand is its monthly limited-edition menu. Each month, Suzuhiro releases a seasonal karaage flavor for a limited time and quantity, announced through the official website's news section. Documented releases include yuzu salt karaage (September), yurinchi (August), Setouchi lemon karaage (July), spicy curry karaage (May), teri-mayo karaage (April and December), pepper chicken (March), miso butter karaage (February), and mala mayo karaage (January). These rotating flavors complement the standard menu of sweet tare karaage and secret sweet tare chicken wings. The brand's public communications emphasize craftsmanship in marination and frying, the use of traditional soy sauce, and the takeout-only format. The official website provides store locations, hours, phone numbers, and a news feed of limited-edition releases and holiday hours. The company is private and does not disclose founding year or financial details in the available sources.
December limited item 'Teri Mayo Karaage' released
Year-end and New Year store hours announced
January limited item 'Mala Mayo Karaage' released
February limited item 'Miso Butter Karaage' released
March limited item 'Pepper Chicken' released
April limited item 'Teri Mayo Karaage' released
May limited item 'Spicy Curry Karaage' released
July limited item 'Setouchi Lemon Karaage' released
August limited item 'Yurinchi' released
September limited item 'Yuzu Salt Karaage' released
Products and positioning
Local takeout-only karaage specialty chain emphasizing traditional Shimousa soy sauce, overnight marination, and rotating seasonal flavors.
Karaage (fried chicken thigh)
Chicken thigh marinated overnight in garlic and Shimousa soy sauce, battered and fried to a crisp exterior and juicy interior.
Sweet tare karaage
Karaage coated in a flavorful sweet tare sauce.
Chicken wing karaage (tebasaki)
Chicken wings glazed with a generous amount of secret sweet tare.
Yuzu Salt Karaage
September limited-edition karaage with refreshing yuzu aroma, no garlic.
Yurinchi
August limited-edition sweet-and-sour fried chicken with plenty of chopped green onion.
Setouchi Lemon Karaage
July limited-edition karaage with Setouchi lemon aroma and lemon peel.
Spicy Curry Karaage
May limited-edition karaage with authentic spice aroma.
Teri Mayo Karaage
Limited-edition karaage with sweet soy sauce and rich mayonnaise.
Pepper Chicken
March limited-edition karaage with coarse black pepper and garlic.
Miso Butter Karaage
February limited-edition karaage with rich miso and butter.
Mala Mayo Karaage
January limited-edition karaage with mala spice and rich mayonnaise.
Sources3 sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/karaage-no-suzuhiro · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled