We tried out the Nagoya specialty "tebasaki" (chicken wings) available at the Dai Nagoya Building.

2025.03.21

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Deep-fried chicken wings are a popular Nagoya dish, even among visitors from outside the prefecture. In fact, there are surprisingly many restaurants in the Dai Nagoya Building that serve deep-fried chicken wings. So this time, we've gathered all the chicken wings you can eat in the Dai Nagoya Building and compared them. Be sure to find your favorite flavor from among them.

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Nagoya Cochin chicken wings are actually a double "Nagoya meal"

Restaurant B1FNagoya Cochin Oyakodon Rooster Shimizu
When you think of Nagoya cuisine's chicken wings, this has to be it!

Restaurant 3FMountain Tiger
Did you know? This is Ajisen-style chicken wing

Restaurant 3FMisen
It's very rich. Izakaya maid's chicken wings as a drinking snack

Restaurant 3FNaniwa donkey octagon

Nagoya Cochin chicken wings are actually a double "Nagoya meal"

B1F | Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon Tori Shimizu | Oyakodon

<Personal rating, 3-level rating> Intensity of flavor ★/Crunchy texture ★★★/Meaty flavor ★★★

Compared to other restaurants, the clean appearance is impressive. The size is about 11cm. The surface is also quite crispy. The seasoning is relatively light, so you can fully enjoy the "meaty flavor" of the Nagoya Cochin chicken wings. The flavor is not too strong, so you will find yourself reaching for another one. This is a double "Nagoya meal" of Nagoya Cochin chicken and chicken wings.

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"Nagoya Cochin Chicken Wings" (1 yen each). Take-out is also available.

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Restaurant B1F Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon Rooster Shimizu

When you think of Nagoya cuisine's chicken wings, this has to be it!

3F | Yamatora | Nagoya Izakaya

<Personal rating, 3-level rating> Intensity of flavor ★★/Crunchy texture ★★★/Meaty flavor ★★

The restaurant is known as "Nagoya Izakaya".[Mountain Tiger]Naturally, fried chicken wings are on the menu at this restaurant. They are a little small, measuring about 8cm. The delicious aroma of the sauce and the generous amount of sesame seeds are impressive, with a perfect balance between the richness of the sauce and the umami of the meat. This is the familiar taste that makes you feel like you are eating Nagoya's famous chicken wings. All of Nagoya's specialties will make you realize once again that you are longing for alcohol.

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"Fried chicken wings" (2 pieces for 700 yen). Take-out is also available.

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Restaurant 3F Mountain Tiger

Did you know? This is Ajisen-style chicken wing

3F | Ajisen | Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine

<Personal rating, 3-level rating> Intensity of flavor ★★★/Crunchy texture ★/Meaty flavor ★★

It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of Nagoya's leading Chinese restaurants.[Ajisen]But did you know that they also have chicken wings? They do! But of course,[Ajisen]Ryu. The most attractive feature of this place is the spicy spiciness, which is incorporated directly into the chicken wings in the "Stewed Chicken Wings". The size is about 9cm. The "Ajisen flavor" that is thoroughly soaked into the inside is irresistible for those who like these super unique chicken wings.

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"Chicken Wings" (4 pieces for 550 yen). By the way, the Chinese menu name is "Hongjiang Jizi (chicken wings stewed in soy sauce)". Takeout is also available.

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Restaurant 3F Misen

It's very rich. Izakaya maid's chicken wings as a drinking snack

3F | Naniwa Robata Hakkoku | Robata

<Personal rating, 3-level rating> Intensity of flavor ★★★/Crunchy texture ★/Meaty flavor ★★

It may be said that almost all izakayas in Nagoya have fried chicken wings. Izakayas that mainly serve fish.[Naniwa Robata Star Anise]The chicken wings at this restaurant are called "Nagoya chicken wings". They are about 9cm in size. Just the appearance and aroma will make you want to drink alcohol. As they are advertised as "Nagoya's", they have a strong Nagoya-like flavor and are the perfect snack to go with your drinks. These are chicken wings from an izakaya, as you would expect!

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