Chicken karaage is one of the most craveable dishes in Japanese cooking. Golden crust, juicy centre, seasoned with soy, ginger and garlic. Until now, halal kitchens in the UK had no reliable way to serve it. That changes here.
Omakase Chicken Karaage from the Omakase by Cupid range — available at Think GG Cash & Carry in Manchester — is 100% halal-certified Japanese fried chicken, ready to cook from frozen, with the same authentic crunch and flavour you would expect from a Japanese kitchen. Think GG is the first wholesale supplier in the UK to carry this product, and the first in North West England to offer it to restaurants, takeaways and caterers at trade prices.
What chicken karaage actually is
Karaage is Japan’s answer to fried chicken — a staple of Japanese street food, izakayas and home cooking for decades. What makes it different from Western fried chicken is the marinade. Soy sauce, ginger and garlic are worked into the meat before cooking, so the flavour runs deep, not just on the surface. The coating is light and crispy, not heavy or bready.
The result is a bite-sized piece of chicken that is juicy on the inside, crackling on the outside, and packed with umami. Dip it in Japanese mayo, serve it over steamed rice, load it into a bao bun — it is one of those dishes that works in almost any format, for any meal occasion.
Why halal karaage has never been easy to find
Traditional karaage recipes use mirin — a Japanese rice wine — as part of the marinade. That single ingredient has kept authentic karaage off halal menus for years. Most commercial karaage products available in the UK contain it, which means halal restaurants and takeaways either had to build their own recipe from scratch or leave karaage off the menu entirely.
Omakase by Cupid was developed specifically to solve this. Every product in the range is 100% halal-certified, with no mirin, no alcohol-based ingredients, and no compromise on authentic Japanese flavour. Think GG Cash & Carry in Manchester is the first wholesale supplier in the UK to carry this range — and the first in North West England to make it available to halal food businesses at cash & carry prices.
Omakase Chicken Karaage — product details
Omakase Chicken Karaage comes in a 500g frozen pack. Halal certified. Cook straight from frozen — no defrosting required.
Deep Fry
170–180°C
3–4 minutes
Fry Pan
Medium heat
8–10 minutes
Oven
Fan bake
12 minutes
Key features
- 100% halal certified
- 500g frozen pack
- Cook from frozen
- Authentic Japanese spice blend
- Crispy coating, juicy centre
Works with
- Karaage don (rice bowl)
- Bao buns with slaw & mayo
- Sharing platters & starters
- Bento & lunch box menus
- Halal izakaya snack menus
For restaurants, takeaways and wholesale buyers
Think GG Cash & Carry is the first and only wholesale destination in North West England for the Omakase by Cupid halal Japanese range. If you are running a halal restaurant, sushi counter, Japanese takeaway, food pop-up or catering operation anywhere across the North West, this is where you get it.
The range also includes halal chicken gyoza, prawn gyoza, yakitori skewers, hirata buns and more — giving food businesses a complete halal Japanese frozen food menu from a single wholesale supplier in Manchester.
Serving the North West
Trade buyers from Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington, Liverpool, Preston and Blackburn supply through Think GG. Wholesale enquiries from UK-wide trade buyers are also welcome.
Where to buy halal chicken karaage in Manchester
Think GG Cash & Carry is open to both retail customers and trade buyers. Walk in, call ahead, or enquire online to place a wholesale order.
Address
Unit 2 & 3, Velo Business Park
2 Bellevue Avenue, Longsight
Manchester M12 4AS
Halal Chicken Karaage — FAQs
Is Omakase Chicken Karaage 100% halal?
Yes. It is fully halal-certified and part of the Omakase by Cupid halal Japanese frozen food range. No mirin, no alcohol-based ingredients.
Where can I buy halal chicken karaage in Manchester?
From Think GG Cash & Carry in Longsight, Manchester — Unit 2 & 3, Velo Business Park, M12 4AS. You can also enquire online through the Omakase by Cupid category.
Is this available for wholesale?
Yes. Think GG Cash & Carry is the UK’s first wholesale supplier of the Omakase by Cupid halal Japanese range, serving restaurants, takeaways, caterers and food businesses across Manchester and North West England.
How do you cook chicken karaage from frozen?
Deep fry at 170–180°C for 3–4 minutes, fry pan for 8–10 minutes, or oven for 12 minutes. No defrosting needed — cook straight from the freezer.
What else is in the Omakase by Cupid range?
Halal chicken gyoza, prawn gyoza, yakitori chicken skewers, hirata buns and more. See the full range here.
Is this only available in Manchester?
Think GG is based in Manchester and primarily serves the North West, but wholesale enquiries from UK-wide trade buyers are welcome. Contact the team on 0161-222-3535.
For allergen information, ingredient lists or halal certificate queries, contact Think GG directly before purchasing.
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