Nagoya Chicken Wings

The King of Nagoya Cuisine

Nagoya-style chicken wings are a simple yet deep dish of fried chicken wings coated in sweet-spicy sauce and dusted with pepper. Born in Nagoya in the 1960s, they have since spread nationwide.

The Battle of Two Major Chains

"Furaibo" and "Sekai no Yamachan" represent the two major chicken wing chains. Furaibo features a sharply spicy sauce while Sekai no Yamachan has a distinctive spicy sansho pepper flavor, each with devoted fans.

Eating Tips

The proper way to eat chicken wings is to use both hands to cleanly remove the meat from the bones. They pair perfectly with beer and are a staple snack in Nagoya nightlife.

Experiencing the Authentic Taste

Numerous chicken wing specialty restaurants and izakayas throughout Nagoya offer freshly made hot wings, concentrated around Sakae and Meieki areas, with finding local favorites adding to the travel experience.