noun
chicken tempura; Oita-style chicken tempura
A specialty of Oita Prefecture; chicken pieces are coated in tempura batter and deep-fried. Often served with a dipping sauce.
大分に行ったら、鳥天を食べてみたい。
When I go to Oita, I want to try chicken tempura.
この居酒屋の鳥天は、衣がサクサクで美味しい。
The chicken tempura at this izakaya has a crispy batter and is delicious.
Abbreviation of 鳥の天ぷら (chicken tempura). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is strongly associated with Oita Prefecture.