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Mister Karaage

Name: Mister Karaage
Address: 105 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson, NZ
Location: Mister Karaage
Rating: 5

5.0(29 reviews on Google)

Mister Karaage was founded by Kenji Usui, originally from Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

“Nelson, New Zealand, is home to Mister Karaage, an exceptional artisan producer specializing in authentic Japanese fried chicken.” · “Karaage Cup:** Available in small (3 pieces) and medium (5 pieces) portions, perfect for a quick snack.” · “Karaage Don:** A hearty meal featuring karaage served on rice with a fresh salad.”

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Their Story

Mister Karaage was founded by Kenji Usui, originally from Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. At 55 years old (as of 2021), Usui harbored a deep passion for karaage, considering it 'Japanese soul food.' He and his New Zealander wife, Rachel, moved to Nelson in December 2009, where they owned and…

What They Make

Karaage Cup (small: 3 pieces, medium: 5 pieces), Karaage Don (Original, Teriyaki, Black Pepper, Shichimi, Sweet Chilli, Jalapeño Mayo, Spicy Miso), Mister Karaage Bento (karaage, vegetable korokke, takoyaki, Japanese mayonnaise), Takoyaki, Sauces (Japanese Mayo Kewpie, Okonomiyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet Chilli, Sriracha Hot Sauce, Lemon Wedge, Jalapeño Mayo, Spicy Miso), Cold Drinks (soft drinks, spring water, Calpis water, green tea, sparkling water, Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, L&P, Ginger Beer, Lipovitan D Energy Drink), Miso Soup.

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Kirby Lane Friday Market

Nelson·Friday evening

Direct Sales

105 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Online delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats), Click-and-Collect (via delivery platforms), Food cart (Kirby Lane), Farmers Market (Nelson Farmers Market).