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Zanki
When you bite through the crispy coating with an audible crunch, meat juices overflow from around the bone. The intense umami unique to bone-in chicken, combined with the infused seasoning, spreads throughout your mouth with every chew. 'Zanki' is a beloved fried chicken in Imabari—it has a much deeper flavor than ordinary karaage. In the Toyo region, including Imabari, it is also known as 'Senzanki,' and the traditional method involves frying whole pieces of bone-in chicken. The umami from the bones transfers to the coating, resulting in a crispy and fragrant finish. Immediately after the war, it became so popular that long lines formed at shops in Imabari, firmly taking root in this region. As an accompaniment to beer, as a side dish, or as a snack. One bite is all it takes to reach for another piece.
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