Karayoshi

Karayoshi (から好し) is a Japanese restaurant brand specializing in karaage, or Japanese-style fried chicken. It operates as a chain of karaage specialty restaurants under the Skylark Group, one of Japan's largest family-restaurant operators. The brand is positioned as a dedicated fried-chicken restaurant rather than a general family diner, offering set meals (teishoku) built around its signature karaage, along with takeout and delivery options. The menu centers on karaage prepared with a proprietary marinade (漬け込みダレ) that gives the chicken a crisp coating and juicy interior. Signature items include the large single-piece "Oban Karaage" (大判から揚げ) made from a whole chicken thigh, the "Nanashu no Karaage Rainbow Teishoku" (7種のから揚げレインボー定食) featuring seven flavors of karaage, and bone-in karaage (骨つきから揚げ) offered as limited-time items. The chain also serves rice, miso soup, and cabbage with free refills on selected set menus during limited hours, and offers takeout party sets and delivery through Skylark's delivery services. Karayoshi has received recognition in the Karaage Grand Prix (からあげグランプリ®), winning the gold award in the East Japan soy-sauce tare category for nine consecutive years, and it won the highest gold award in the second Karaage Bento Grand Prix (唐揚弁当グランプリ) in the national specialty-store category. These awards are highlighted prominently in the brand's marketing. The brand is part of the Skylark Group's multi-brand portfolio, which includes restaurants such as Gusto, Bamiyan, Jonathan's, and Yumean. Karayoshi participates in group-wide loyalty and promotion programs, including Skylark Points, the Skylark app, shareholder discount coupons, and partnerships with Rakuten Points, V Points, and d Points. It also offers a "Platinum Passport" discount program for customers aged 60 and over. Karayoshi operates primarily in Japan, with a mix of dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels. Its official website is hosted under the Skylark Group domain, reflecting its status as a brand within the group rather than an independent company.

Karayoshi is a karaage specialty restaurant brand within the Skylark Group, a major Japanese food-service company. While the exact founding date of the brand is not specified in the available evidence, it has grown as part of Skylark's strategy to operate multiple restaurant brands across different categories. The brand focuses exclusively on karaage, distinguishing it from Skylark's broader family-restaurant chains. Karayoshi has built its reputation around its karaage, which uses a proprietary marinade and a cooking method that yields a crisp exterior and juicy interior. The chain has earned recognition in the Karaage Grand Prix, winning the gold award in the East Japan soy-sauce tare category for nine consecutive years. It also won the highest gold award in the second Karaage Bento Grand Prix in the national specialty-store category. The brand offers dine-in set meals, takeout, and delivery. It has introduced limited-time menu items such as bone-in karaage and regional fair menus featuring foods from Hokkaido, Chichibu, and Hakata. Karayoshi also participates in Skylark Group's loyalty programs, including Skylark Points, the Skylark app, and the Platinum Passport for customers aged 60 and over. As of the available information, Karayoshi continues to operate as an active brand under the Skylark Group, with its official website hosted on the group's domain.

• Won gold award in the East Japan soy-sauce tare category of the Karaage Grand Prix for the ninth consecutive year.

• Won the highest gold award in the second Karaage Bento Grand Prix in the national specialty-store category.

Karaage specialty restaurant chain within the Skylark Group, emphasizing award-winning fried chicken, value set meals, and takeout/delivery convenience.

• Oban Karaage Teishoku

  A set meal featuring a large single-piece karaage made from a whole chicken thigh.

• Nanashu no Karaage Rainbow Teishoku

  A set meal with seven different flavors of karaage.

• Bone-in Karaage

  Limited-time bone-in fried chicken available in secret sauce or spice flavor.

• Unadon

  Grilled eel bowl, steamed and grilled four times for a tender texture.

1. 1から好し | から揚げ専門店 | すかいらーくグループskylark.co.jp
2. 2Karayoshi - Wikidatawikidata.org