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Stephanie G.

2025-06-10 13:40:18

I've been going to Tenkatori for years and it was a welcome find--good, Celiac safe GF fried chicken can be hard to find. This is delish karrage! The owner... read more

Stephanie G.

2025-06-03 10:02:07

Delish karrage! The owner (I think!) is always so kind. Space is small, but welcoming. The chicken is what you're here for...and omg is it good! Tender,... read more

Dan K.

2025-05-24 20:20:31

Took my family here and we all agree- mind blown. It is the juiciest fried chicken and most tender. The space is tiny, customer service is above and... read more

Evan K.

2025-05-19 22:21:37

Tenkatori sugoi! Such a great spot for fresh fried chicken, AKA Karaage. I saw they were doing a Yelp event but decided to come on my own to give it a try.... read more

Noah M.

2025-03-26 13:59:27

The Baseline: For Karaage chicken that must be crispy, meaty, and flavorful.Food: The base bowl of ramen is very tasty and the noodles have good pull.... read more

Harrison W.

2025-03-21 22:02:04

Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 4/5This place has the best chicken karaage in town. I always come here whenever I'm craving Japanese-style fried chicken.... read more

S O.

2025-02-18 16:41:57

Tenkatori serves some of the best Japanese fried chicken ever! I got a combo A to split with a friend, and we had so much leftovers. This could easily feed... read more

Alex J.

2025-02-09 13:47:22

Oh man do I absolutely love Tenkatori!!I *think* I heard the owner or main cashier say his name was Katsu? Either way, he was super friendly, attentive,... read more

Tanya A.

2025-01-28 19:28:20

I've had tons of chicken karaage in my life because I love fried chicken in general, but this stands out as one of the best chicken karaage ever!I like... read more

Michael K.

2024-12-25 17:03:41

Definitely a pick up place. Gluten Free! Pretty coolPopcorn chicken is great, karage is pretty good. Lots of food. Kim likes the bento box.Yuzu aioli... read more

Kayla A.

2024-10-15 16:07:13

What a crunch!!!I was craving some juicy and crispy fried chicken and had bookmarked Tenkatori for some time so finally I had a chance to check it out.... read more

Ron L.

2024-08-04 09:09:21

Since I've been celiac for 25 years, I am always searching for new gluten-free restaurants to diversify my choices. The first 15 years are so after my... read more

Ashley K.

2024-08-02 17:13:30

Not sure why there's never a line because this place really does have the best chicken. I've only had this place twice but both times were amazing. The... read more

Ann T.

2024-07-30 06:17:18

You can't go wrong with some good crispy on the outside, moist on the inside karaage! What makes Tenkatori unique is that they make karaage out of many... read more

Cisca W.

2024-07-06 11:28:58

This is one of my to-go Gluten Free fried chicken places!Not only they're gluten free, they're flavorful and No MSG!Since I was diagnosed with gluten... read more

Mykim L.

2024-06-23 21:46:32

This was easily one of the best bites of Karaage I've had outside of Japan. The batter was light and crispy and the chicken was incredibly juicy, tender and... read more

Al P.

2024-06-08 20:02:30

The kids each gave this two thumbs up. We ordered the sweet and spicy and those were good and satisfying as well. The man taking our order has a... read more

Corey D.

2024-06-07 18:32:54

I tried Tenkatori only a few weeks after returning from a trip to Japan and I would defend anyone who says that it's the best karaage they've tried. They... read more

Elizabeth C.

2024-06-06 17:33:01

located on the second floor right above daiso. there was some seating inside, but not that much. it took around 10 minutes for us to get our order! - we... read more

Natalie E.

2024-05-31 12:13:19

TLDR; GET RID OF THE PARKING ATTENDANT OR I WILL NEVER COME BACKI was so excited to finally find a gluten free place in Sawtelle and headed over straight... read more

Jenny T.

2024-04-21 20:00:39

Tenkatori is still my favorite karaage place in California. I don't get karaage at any other place because of it. I think the 5 piece will satiate one... read more

Clifton C.

2024-03-21 17:50:33

Best Japanese Fried Chicken on Westside. Gluten Free. Limited vegetable options though.GREAT source of cocktail party snacks. Pieces a little large and... read more

Andy C.

2024-01-19 15:36:15

Calling all fried chicken fanatics! Nestled in the heart of Sawtelle's vibrant Japantown, Tenkatori Sawtelle promises crispy, juicy perfection - and they... read more

Marko I.

2024-01-17 14:37:31

Great spot to pop into for a quick meal. Prep time with no line was about 10min... so everything was fresh. Rice was on point, which is often... read more

Michael C.

2024-01-12 11:48:14

Pictures don't do this karaage justice! Beautifully fried chunks of chicken almost the size of my palm! The breading has a nice light crisp not oily... read more

Alyssa A.

2023-11-25 23:32:01

We came here because we heard they had delicious karaage, and they did not disappoint.Large, thick pieces of dark meat wrapped in a crispy coating. Both... read more

Andrew L.

2023-11-08 15:24:36

Tl;dr: great service but their chicken karaage was not my cup of tea. Large dark meat pieces were juicy, but too chewy and fatty.This place had great... read more

Neil E.

2023-11-06 19:52:12

This place can probably fry an old gym sock and make it delicious! I used to go to the Costa Mesa location for years until the original owner stepped away... read more

Taifha B.

2023-07-21 23:44:51

Listen friends, don't let the picture fool you. This is by far the best fried chicken I have ever had - PERIOD. Each batch of karaage is made to order. And... read more

Kathy Z.

2023-07-19 23:56:42

I've only ordered Postmates from here before, but you can expect the same quality standard every time. I always get the kaarage bento and it's the juiciest... read more

Alvin W.

2023-07-06 17:58:25

It's Japanese fried chicken. What's there not to like?It's dredged in rice flour so it's a different type of crunchy. Narrow spot with a counter you... read more

Aleks B.

2023-06-19 17:06:15

I highly recommend this place as my go-to spot! The karaage here is awesome and I recommend the sweet and sour option. Wings are also delicious with meat... read more

Allison S.

2023-06-09 18:02:51

Friendly and quick. Their (gluten free!!) fried chicken is delicious and fantastic Japanese potato salad. read more

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