JPN: Sekai No Yamachan (世界の山ちゃん)
Do their signature chicken wings live up to the hype?
Yet another popular delicacy in Nagoya that one should not miss is deep-fried tebasaki (lit. chicken wings). Since its humble beginnings in 1980 with only 13 seats, Sekai No Yamachan is a name that stands out among locals and visitors alike, offering delectable chicken wings with bold flavours.
Maboroshi No Tebasaki (5 pcs) ¥660 (~S$5.90)
Taste: 7.5/10
The Japanese writing of the dish on the menu is 幻の手羽先, which literally translates to 'Phantom Chicken Wings'. The signature deep-fried wings were coated in a blend of spices that delivered a well-balanced mix of sweet and salty flavours with a pleasant peppery kick and a hint of smokiness. While they were tasty, I wouldn't go so far as to call them life-changing. Pika's advice: Some people say that their Hiden No Kuro Tebasaki (秘伝の黒手羽先), a dish of deep-fried chicken wings glazed with dark sauce, is the superior choice. A portion of two wings is priced at ¥429 (~S$3.85).
Teppan Napolitan ¥946 (~S$8.30)
Taste: 8/10
I was initially disappointed when the spaghetti arrived at the table as it was served on a regular plate instead of the promised sizzling hot plate, but the disappointment faded once I took the first bite. Coated in rich and tangy tomato ketchup-based sauce, the pasta was tossed with onions, green peppers and sausages.
Ogura Toast ¥649 (~S$5.70)
Taste: 8/10
Another beloved Nagoya staple is its toast topped with sweet red bean paste, which was first introduced by Café Mitsuba in 1921 after noticing customers dipping their toasts into zenzai (Japanese red bean soup with rice cake). Sekai No Yamachan adapts it into a finger food using crispy baguette, served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Lovely!
Nishio No Matcha Wari Chuhai ¥638 (~S$5.60)
Taste: 7/10
The Japanese writing of the dish on the menu is 西尾の抹茶割酎ハイ. Never before had I tried a glass of green-colored chuhai (Japanese low-alcohol cocktail made with distilled spirits). To be honest, I was expecting a more pronounced flavour of the Japanese green tea. While it wasn't extraordinary, the subtle balance of sweetness and bitterness made it a decent companion to the tebasaki.
Melon's Rating
Taste: 7.5/10
Ambience: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
I coul've easily visited any of their branches, but at least I can now say I've been to the main outlet, the very spot where it all began.
Sekai No Yamachan
(世界の山ちゃん)
4-9-6 Sakae
Nagoya, Aichi
Japan
(Daily: 11.00am - 10.00pm)
*Prices quoted are nett prices.
Have a nice meal,
Cliff(y)
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