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Join us as we take a pre-sale sneak peek at what the brand will be serving up for lucky customers at New Year.
Fast food chain’s first-ever Christmas restaurant serves to break away from the nation’s fried chicken tradition.
Gurakoro and Gurakuro came out on same day, filling fans’ hearts with joy and filling their stomachs with gratin croquettes.
The winter favorite is coming back to keep us all warm and full in the coldest part of the year.
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