Konbini fried chicken: Famichiki vs Karaage-kun vs L-chiki vs Nanachiki
Every chain's hot-counter chicken, and how to order it.
Fried chicken from the warmer next to the register is the konbini snack visitors talk about most. Each chain has its own signature. Ask for it by name at the register, or point.
- Famichiki (FamilyMart)ファミチキfamichiki
A thin, boneless fried chicken thigh with a peppery crust, served in a paper sleeve. About ¥248 (checked October 2026). Limited flavors cost a little more.
- Karaage-kun (Lawson)からあげクンkaraage-kun
Five small pieces of fried chicken in a box. The regular flavor is the standard, and the spicy red version is a long-time favorite.
- L-chiki (Lawson)Lチキeru-chiki
Lawson's answer to Famichiki: a boneless fried chicken fillet, in regular and spicy versions.
- Nanachiki (7-Eleven)ななチキnana-chiki
7-Eleven's boneless fried chicken, crispy outside and juicy inside.
- Karaage-bo (7-Eleven)からあげ棒karaage-bō
Pieces of fried chicken on a stick, easy to eat while walking.
Hot-counter items sell out at busy times, and some stores make fewer late at night. Lunchtime and early evening are the best times to find them fresh.
These are long-running products. Names, prices and availability change by store and season; check the shelf label.