Kushiage/Kushikatsu Fried Skewer Cuisine Spots in Japan

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Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Japanese Food

Kushiage/Kushikatsu Fried Skewer Cuisine

Kushikatsu Daruma Shinseikai Main Store

4.0

373 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 2-3-9

Kushikatsu Daruma head office is a very famous specialty kushikatsu (a grilled skewer) restaurant even for Shinsekai, a famous sightseeing place in Osaka. This well-established restaurant opened in 1929. It is also well-known as the birthplace of kushikatsu and often featured on TV and in magazines. It achieves a perfect balance by extracting the taste of ingredients with an uncompromising quality of batter, sauce and oil. The famous Original Kushikatsu, which is succulent beef in freshly fried crispy batter covered with sauce, has an irresistible taste. There are only 12 seats at the counter, so waiting in the queue is unavoidable.

Eating this for a second time after 4 years and don’t think it’s as tasty as before. Prices also went up considerably but still you will have longs queues due to its popularity. Had the 10 sticks...
Kushikatsu Daruma Tsutenkaku Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 1-6-8

This is a specialist “Kushi Age” (deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables) restaurant almost directly below Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower. The big billboard of “Kushikatsu daruma” is the restaurant’s landmark. This is a long-established Kushi Age restaurant which has continued for four generations since it was established in 1929, and it is a popular restaurant which continues to have queues form outside as it has a flavor liked by the average person in Osaka. In addition to the counter seats in the store, there are also 16 table seats so you can enjoy coming in a group or coming with the family. The specially made sauce, fine coating and exquisite original oil is well balanced, and the flavors extracted from the raw ingredients are surprisingly light. The crunchy interior has a sticky food texture—even those people who do not like deep fried food will find them delicious to eat.
Daruma Namba Main Store

4.0

90 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Namba 1-5-24

Located a five-minute walk away from Exit 14, Namba Subway Station. This is a kushikatsu restaurant of long standing which has a rule, “don’t dip skewers into sauce twice”. They put a special sauce on the skewers. The restaurant’s dark brown sauce has been developed over a long time and has been carried down to the present day. The initial crispiness, followed by a sticky food texture is unique to Daruma. The food texture of the batter is well maintained by using a fine textured batter and also due to the sauce also being well mixed. They are the right size that they are easy for women and children to also eat them. In addition to the main dish of kushikatsu, they also have seasonal items and a set menu.

One of the Better Tasting Kushikatsu out there. If not for the dipping sauce I would have rated them 5. I find it unhygienic as to why you have to use the sauce over and over again from different...
Matsuba Sohonten (Shin-Osaka Store)

3.5

37 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Yodogawa-ku Nishinakajima 5-16-1 Station Marche Shin-Osaka

This kushikatsu (skewers of fried food) shop is located in Eki Marche, a shopping area inside Shin-Osaka Station. Large fryers to fry the skewers are inside the store, and you can eat freshly-made kushikatsu inside the station. The dining area only has a counter where you eat while standing. In addition to what is already fry, you can also request them to fry what you want. You can also buy skewers lining the showcase at the take-out corner.

新幹線利用時《串カツ》を食べたいけれどカウンターで食べるには時間が無かった為あきらめようとしましたが《テイクアウトメニュー》があることを知り初めて《新大阪セット内容；串カツ8本[若鶏、椎茸、えび、レンコン、玉ねぎ、キス、牛...
Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsaibashi Store

4.0

117 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Shinsaibashisuji 1-5-17

The Shinsaibashi branch of the long-established Kushikatsu Daruma chain opens at 11:00 a.m. and has plenty of tables, so it attracts lots of family groups at lunchtime. The main focus of the menu is, as the restaurant’s name suggests, kushikatsu (Japanese-style deep-fried kebabs), but there is also a wide range of reasonably-priced set meals, including doteyaki (beef tendons stewed in miso and mirin) etc. Adults accompanying children who order less than a specified amount will be required to pay an additional cover charge, so it works out cheaper to order plenty of kushikatsu.

Good kushikatsu. A bit greasy. The recommended 9 piece set is more than enough for one person. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Daruma LUCUA osaka Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-3-10F
Gifuya Honke

4.0

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 2-5-9

This kushikatsu (skewers of fried food) izakaya pub in Shinsekai has been in business since 1916. This pub has a bright small restaurant atmosphere with counter seats and in-floor tables. Their main menu is kushikatsu skewers fried with carefully selected bread crumbs. New items are created each season using ingredients such as with clams and sea bream. They also offer sides of sukiyaki grilled wagyu beef, beef soup and more.

大正5年創業の店。長く続いているにはそれなりの理由があるんでしょう。無料のキャベツを食べながらビールを飲みました。素材、衣、ソースにこだわった三位一体の串カツと壁に描いていました。牛串カツ、黒豚バラ串、ホルモン串などをいただきましたが、確かに美味しい。
Hantei (Shin Marunouchi Bldg. Shop)

4.0

35 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-5-1 Shin Marunouchi Building 5F

A kushiage and kushikatsu deep fried meat and vegetable skewer restaurant located on the fifth floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building. The restaurant's main branch is located in the neighborhood of Nezu and this long-standing skewer shop has been in business for over 40 years. The Shin-Marunouchi Building location offers a sweeping view of Tokyo Station from its windows. The restaurant's kushiage menu is generally chef's choice only. Making use of carefully selected seasonal vegetables, seafoods, and meats, the chef will fry up 12 recommended skewers from among a selection of 30 total. You can also order additional skewers and stop when you like. For lunch, the restaurant serves a reasonably priced course meal which includes eight varieties of skewers, rice, miso soup, a side dish, and dessert.

I’ve been to the one located on the 5th fl. at Shin-Marunouchi building. The restaurant was small but cozy with a overlooking view of Tokyo Station. Had a lunch course which was quite nice. The...
Kushikatsu Bon Kitashinchi

4.5

36 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Doujima 1-3-16 Dojima Mary Center Bldg. B1

A kushikatsu deep fried breaded skewer restaurant located in Osaka’s Kitashinchi area, a neighborhood crowded with first class and renowned restaurants. This famous shop has even been awarded a Michelin star. The restaurant focuses on four areas: ingredients, oil, temperature, and spirit, serving true culinary gems woven together from seasonal ingredients ordinarily reserved for the highest classes of cuisine woven together by the hands of a master. Here diners can enjoy kushikatsu that are a little different from the usual downtown, downhome treat served in Osaka, such as Hungarian foie gras and A5 rank wagyu beef chateaubriand. The restaurant elegantly decorated and, in addition to typical counter seating, there are also semi-private booth tables. The closest station is Kitashinchi Station.

I echo everything from the 5 star reviews before mine. I was greeted warmly and treated well. Efforts were made to explain each piece and its accompaniments in English. The cold bottles jasmine tea...
Ageha Grand Front Osaka Branch

4.5

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Ofukachou 3-1 Grand Front Osaka South Building 7F

Ageha Grand Front Osaka Branch on the seventh floor in the south annex of Grand Front Osaka, a shopping complex located right next to JR Osaka Station is a specialty kushikatsu (a grilled skewer) restaurant. You can enjoy an original combination of kushikatsu and wines selected by a sommelier. There are always more than 30 types of kushikatsu with a commitment to texture and decoration using seasonal vegetables from contracted farmers, high quality meat and seafood. Among these, the Angel Prawns full of sweetness and umami are popular. A lunch set with eight skewers of kushikatsu, a salad and rice is also popular.

お昼に軽くと思い入りました。ランチメニューが幾つかあって、一番安いコースをお願いしたのですが、カラッとした衣とフアッとジューシーな具材が口の中で心地よいハーモニーを奏でました。また訪れたい店の一つです。
Matsuba Souhonten

4.0

64 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Kakudachou 9-20 New Umeda Esophagus Street

Matsuba Souhonten, located in Shin Umeda Food Arcade near Umeda Station in Osaka, is a well-established specialty kushikatsu (a grilled skewer) restaurant, which opened in 1949. The standing bar-style surrounding a counter is often featured on TV and magazines. It is crowded with neighboring office workers daily and also popular with both families and tourists. Each kushikatsu carefully made by an experienced artisan is a taste of Osaka with a crispy texture. The grilled beef skewer is famous and more than 10 types of kushikatsu including vegetables, meat and seafood can be enjoyed.

19時30分位に入店。 8割り位の混み具合。男性店員さんがお出迎え＆ご案内。では、とりあえずの瓶ビールで。串かつは目の前に揚げてあるやつを取っても、頼んでもOK。では、5年ぶりの松葉を堪能しますか！頼んだものは以下。 [食べたもの] ・若鶏 170円・うずら 140円・牛肉 100円・若鶏 170円・牛肉 100円×3 [呑んだもの] ・モルツ大瓶...
Daruma Kiwaaji Kitashinchi

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Sonezakishinchi 1-5-25 Daruma Building 3F

This is a kushiage (fried meat and vegetables on a skewer) restaurant in Osaka Kita’s Kitashinchi area, known for its large number of high class and quality restaurants. It is a branch of the famous “Daruma” restaurant in Shinsekai. Selected seasonal foodstuffs are fried carefully one-by-one in tallow that is easily digested, and the resulting crunchy kushiage is a masterpiece for its splendid fusion of tradition and design. One can choose from course menus with appetizers and seasonal small rice bowls depending on budget. The high class Japanese interior makes it a great venue for various special events including receptions or anniversaries. The nearest station is Kitashinchi Station.
Wasabi

4.5

40 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Namba 1-1-17

This is a famous creative kushiage (fried meat and vegetables on a skewer) restaurant in Hozenji Yokocho, earning a star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2017. They offer over 35 kinds of special kushiage, based around seasonal vegetables grown naturally in the mountains and fields. With no unnecessary extras, the kushiage fried in fine breadcrumbs and rice bran oil have a light and crisp flavor, allowing one to savor the taste of the raw ingredients. With the “Omakase Kushiage Course” one can eat the various kushiage at their own pace and stop whenever they wish. As there are just 10 counter seats available, it is necessary to book in advance. The nearest station is Namba Station.

This restaurant was recommended to us by someone who visited earlier this year. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip! This is a small restaurant with only 9 counter seats where you...
SHUNS LUCUA 1100 Branch

4.0

19 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-3 Lukuaele LUCUA 1101 10 F Eat Paradise

ウェルカムドリンク付きコースにしました。串かつのソースが五種類ほどあり、一串ずつ、どのソースがおススメかといった説明をしてくれます。ひょんなことで店員さんに声をかけても、気さくに対応してくれました。
Kushi Katsu and Dote Yaki Restaurant Tsurukameya

3.5

33 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 2-5-2

Tsurukameya is a kushikatsu (Japanese-style deep-fried kebabs) and doteyaki (beef tendons stewed in miso and mirin) restaurant that keeps alive the flavors of Showa-period Osaka. Tsurukameya is open 24 hours, so you can enjoy reasonably-priced kushikatsu at any time of day. Beer is also available at reasonable prices during licensing hours, which has made the restaurant even more popular. Popular menu items include beef kushikatsu, pork back ribs, and quails’ eggs. There is also an extensive range of “Japanese junk food” side dishes, including kuwayaki (cooked on a metal plate), motsunabe (offal stew), and yakisoba (fried noodles).

通天閣の近くにある居酒屋さんです。大阪名物の串カツやどて焼きが食べられます。入り口のは著名人のサインがあったり、若かりし頃のさんまさんのポスターが貼ってあったりとレトロな雰囲気を味わえます。日曜の夕方でしたが結構賑わってました。
Kushi Katsu Curry Shichifukujin

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Tenjimbashi 5-7-29

Located a five-minute walk away from JR Tenma Station. This is a kushikatsu (deep-fried pork or vegetables on skewers) restaurant, and it also has a drinks and an a la carte menu. The full menu is put up on the wall inside the restaurant, and it is a cozy space with a downtown atmosphere. Also depending on the seasons, there are more than 40 kinds of kushikatsu. Beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin is a specialty product (three skewers). There are lots of dishes such as three kinds of salads, rice balls, whole fried garlic, udon noodles as well as Oden (various ingredients stewed in soy flavored stock) and curry. The restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 15:00, and open for dinner from 17:00 until 23:00 (last orders being at 22:00).
Shinsekai Kushi Katsu Ittoku Osaka Station 3 Building Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Umeda 1-1-3

Enjoy the taste of the downtown Shinsekai district at this deep-fried skewered meat restaurant in the first basement floor of the “Osaka station 3 building” in Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. The many varieties of skewers have a thin bread crumb layer and crunchy texture thanks to the oil, making them perfect as a light snack. You’ll find domestically produced vegetables and specially selected Japanese beef, and the ingredients are fresh, high-quality, and a cut above the rest. The “doteyaki,” made from deliciously simmered sinewy meat, is especially famous, as is the banquet course that includes motsu (offal) hot pot. The dark brown and white interior makes for a subdued atmosphere that women can enter with ease.
Kushikatsu Bon Hanare

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Doujima 1-3-14 Heihachi Building 3F

This specialty kushikatsu (skewers of fried food) restaurant has one Michelin stars and is located a five-minute walk from Osaka’s Kitashinchi Station. The chef carefully cooks fine ingredients like chateaubriand steak and foie gras in addition to seasonal food ingredients, and they offer quality kushikatsu at a reasonable price.
Shinsekai Kushi Katsu Ittoku (Hankyu Umeda Kappa Yokocho Restaurant)

3.5

2 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Shibata Of 1-7-2 cups Yokocho 1F

Restaurants in Osaka that sell Kushikatsu (deep fried skewer) are known to have a rule against dipping one's skewer in the sauce twice, and this branch in the Ittokuchain of Kushikatsu restaurants is located just one-minute from Hankyu LineUmeda Station, in the row of traditional taverns under the tracks of the Hankyu Railway called Kappabashi Yokocho. Here customers can enjoy the same crispy Kushikatsu and flavorful Doteyaki (stewed beef tendons) as at Ittoku's main restaurant, as well as small plates, such as Age-Takoyaki (deep-fried octopus dumplings) or Agedashi Mochi (deep-fried savory rice cakes).

大阪市内を中心に展開している人気の串カツチェーン店です。かなりの種類がありあきません。ビールはなぜかぬるい気がしました。
Kushikatsu Shirotaya

4.0

27 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-7-21 Kobayashi Building 3F

This kushikatsu (skewers of fried food) specialist is run by the famous food fighter Giant Shirota and is only a five minute walk from Namba Station. Shirota himself often explores Osaka trying different kushikatsu and wanted to develop a menu that was cheap, delicious and huge. Their Giant Kushikatsu is their most popular dish because of its size, with kamaboko (steamed fish cake), rolled omelet, eggplant, hot dogs, and more, making a rich, filling kushikatsu. Of course you'll want a giant beer to go with your giant meal.

While not the best kushi katsu we had in Osaka, this place is good and fun. A little heavier than our favorite, and a little oiler. I would definitely recommend this as a second stop to compare and...