New Culinary Adventure: The Ultimate Ramen and Fried Chicken Combo from Ogura!

Discovering the Unique Ramen and Fried Chicken Collaboration from Ogura

Ogura Fried Chicken (Ogura Dolphin Co., headquartered in Kumamoto Prefecture, CEO: Yuya Sakurai) is thrilled to announce the opening of their new establishment, "Ogura Fried Chicken Arao Store / Yokohama Family Ramen Kumaichi-ya Arao Store," set to commence operations on July 1, 2025. This innovative location combines a takeout-focused Ogura Fried Chicken outlet with the local favorite, Yokohama-style ramen from Kumaichi-ya, creating a delightful dual dining experience.

A Unique Dining Experience

The new store offers a vibrant fusion of flavors where visitors can indulge in individual servings of crispy fried chicken, exquisitely packaged bento boxes, and generous combo meals that pair Ogura’s fried chicken with the rich, hearty ramen from Kumaichi-ya. Customers have already started to flock to the store, drawn by the combination of these two beloved dishes.

The ramen served at Kumaichi-ya features a robust soy sauce flavor and a rich chicken oil base, crafted using an in-house unique preparation method. Customers are raving about the flavor, which pays homage to traditional Yokohama ramen while adding an innovative twist.

Store Details

- Store Name: Ogura Fried Chicken Arao Store / Yokohama Family Ramen Kumaichi-ya Arao Store
- Address: 702-1 Haraman, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Crest Building A
- Phone Number: 0968-82-7700
- Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Last order for Kumaichi-ya at 8:30 PM, Ogura Fried Chicken at 8:50 PM)
- Closed: New Year’s Day (please contact the store for more details)
- Kumaichi-ya seating: 22 seats
- Parking: Yes

Recommended Menu Items

- Fully Loaded Ramen: 1,150 JPY (tax included)
- Fried Chicken Rice Set: 440 JPY (tax included)

The store features bright, inviting decor with dining spaces accommodating up to four people. Moreover, freshly fried Karage is available—from single servings to party packs. The menu also includes popular chicken nanban bento and various other bento options.

The Four Pillars of Ogura's Fried Chicken

Ogura Fried Chicken prides itself on maintaining exceptional quality achieved through four key practices:
1. Marination for 48 Hours: The chicken is marinated for 48 hours, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate and develop.
2. 270 Years of Tradition: Utilizing Yamauchi Soy Sauce, a 270-year-old family-owned brand, Ogura ensures a savory, rich taste that keeps customers coming back.
3. 100 Grindings: Fresh garlic is ground in-house and kneaded into the chicken a hundred times, ensuring a distinctive flavor.
4. 4 Minutes and 30 Seconds of Perfect Cooking: Coated in light Japanese starch, the chicken is fried in a far-infrared fryer for exactly 4 minutes and 30 seconds to achieve crispy perfection.

Ogura's Fried Chicken uses traditional Yamauchi Soy Sauce, cherished for 270 years in Kumamoto, which enhances the flavors of their soy sauce fried chicken and salt fried chicken while pairing wonderfully with garlic. The menu features soy sauce fried chicken, salt fried chicken, and chicken nanban, each seasoned with this exquisite soy sauce (the salt fried chicken and chicken nanban are garlic-free).