Great value for money. The food was delicious and the interior of the restaurant was clean and beautiful, making it perfect for a girls' night out. The staff were polite and friendly. They offer a variety of unique skewers that were both tasty and interesting.

I visited around 8:30 pm on Saturday without a reservation. I was worried that it was empty, but the atmosphere at the counter was nice, so I decided to go with the chef's choice course. The impression was more on the creative side rather than the traditional side. Everything had a sophisticated taste and was delicious. The speed of service was just right, not too fast or too slow.

Looking back on my visit, I realized that I hadn't tried the main skewers yet, which was very rude of me. Next time, I definitely want to try the shrimp fry wrapped in pork and the square-shaped horse mackerel fry. The skewer dishes for dinner seemed to be included in the set meal. All of them tasted great. This time, I strongly felt the lightness of the oil used for frying. I think it's thanks to the frying technique and the quality of the oil itself. Truly a skilled tempura restaurant!

Visited on a regular night with a reservation for a set course menu. The dishes kept coming until we said stop. There were about five different dipping sauces, not just one, which was enjoyable. However, I still liked the sauce for the kushikatsu the best. There were many creative skewers to try, which was fun. But I ended up drinking too much.

Limited number of beef cutlet and seasonal vegetable fry. Last time I visited, the people around me were all ordering it, so I decided to try it. The rare beef cutlet was... there was a gap between the menu photo and the actual size... it might just be individual variation. I had some criticism, but the taste of the beef cutlet itself was good. However, combining wasabi with beef cutlet is truly pioneering and deserves recognition.

I decided to feature my daily journey of eating deep-fried skewers on Instagram. This time, I went to Kushitei. It is located on the underground 1st floor of Tokyo Square Garden, which is directly connected from Kyobashi Station. The restaurant has a large counter surrounding the kitchen, which is quite impressive. This time, I tried the set menu of 8 deep-fried skewers, which is only available on weekdays. Here is what I had: - Deep-fried skewer with vegetables and chicken minced meat miso - Three appetizers: rolled omelette, taramo salad, pumpkin quiche - Deep-fried skewers: autumn pike conger eel, yukari matsutake mushroom, vinegar citrus salt black wagyu beef new ginkgo nut - Special dish: chewy tofu - Deep-fried skewers: salmon and salmon roe, New Caledonia angel prawns, beef-wrapped shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts and crab - Specialty chirimen rice and soup - Pickles - Ice cream - Additional order of pork fillet with large shiso leaf In conclusion, this set menu is a great deal. The appetizers are carefully prepared, and the sweet miso sauce with plenty of minced chicken is delicious. The deep-fried skewers are all well thought out, with the wagyu beef being divided into three parts and the beef-wrapped shiitake mushrooms melting in your mouth. The salmon and salmon roe skewer was luxurious and fresh. The chestnuts were sweet and fluffy, almost like a dessert. I also added the pork fillet and enjoyed it with red wine. The meal ended with plenty of chirimen rice and miso soup. Overall, the pricing of alcohol is reasonable, so I drank plenty and left very satisfied. The seasonal skewers, like the matsutake mushroom skewer, were delightful. I also noticed oysters and mushroom gratin on the menu, which I would love to try next time!

I had been interested in this restaurant for a while, so I decided to stop by alone on my way home. The restaurant has many counter seats, making it easy for solo diners to enter without hesitation. First, you choose between omakase (chef's choice) or a set course. With omakase, you keep receiving skewers until you say stop. The course includes predetermined skewers, side dishes, and dessert. The skewers are fried right in front of you, so they are very fresh and made with luxurious ingredients. There are 30 varieties available, but I was full after trying 15. Even after saying stop, you can still try more skewers if you're interested. If you feel like the skewers alone aren't enough, I recommend trying the side dishes like Inaniwa udon or tofu. This restaurant is perfect for special occasions or as a treat for yourself when you want to enjoy a luxurious meal.

Today's lunch was at a cost-effective kushikatsu restaurant! I wanted a hearty meal but had a busy schedule, so I decided to go somewhere nearby. I headed to the underground food court at Square Garden and noticed there were a lot of fried food places. Tonkatsu? Hmm... Oh, I feel like having beef cutlet! I found a place that serves beef cutlet and went in. However, the first thing the staff said was "We're sold out of beef cutlet." My excitement dropped, so I ended up ordering the "Pork loin and moon-viewing chicken meatball set meal." It wasn't bad, but I couldn't forget my longing for the beef cutlet lunch I missed out on.

Chain restaurant Kushitei. The menu varies slightly depending on the location. In Kyobashi Ginza Ichome, they offer a special selection of deep-fried skewers called "Gomae." The Gomae set includes seven skewers, a side dish, rice, and miso soup. On a particular day, the skewers included beef, minced meat, sea bream, salmon, shrimp, scallop, and what seemed to be sweet potato...maybe...topped with salmon roe. This was my first time having rice with deep-fried skewers, but it's like having fried food as a lunch dish. The scallop was tender and perfectly cooked. The sea bream and salmon were juicy and delicious. The beef was also very tender. The daikon radish was optional but added a nice touch. The shrimp was a bit small, but that's understandable. The sweet potato-looking skewer was like a deep-fried version of sweet potato, which was interesting. Normally, I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes when cooked or steamed because they become too sweet, but this one was just right. I had the salmon roe with the rice directly, but it was still enjoyable. The batter was crispy and crunchy, giving it a unique texture characteristic of deep-fried skewers. Pork loin with savory sauce set. How does the tonkatsu at a skewer restaurant taste? The meat was tender and easy to chew. It was thinly sliced. When eaten as meat, it felt somewhat lacking. The batter was not crispy but rather crunchy...or maybe more like crispy-crunchy. The tenderloin meat was coated in a sweet sauce, which was on the sweeter side. It tasted great as a rice accompaniment, but tonkatsu from a tonkatsu specialty shop is still superior. Both the deep-fried skewers and tonkatsu are enjoyed with three condiments: mustard, salt, and sauce. The sauce...what is it? It seemed to have a peppery flavor. There appeared to be spices other than those used in the sauce. Normally, when eating fried food, you'd mix the sauce with rice and enjoy it, but this felt different somehow. In 2019, they served rice with dried baby sardines and Japanese pepper, which I was delighted to see, but in 2020, there was bonito-flavored furikake on the table. Beef cutlet with summer vegetables fry set. What is that round, translucent green thing...? Oh, it's okra. I bit into it without caution, and it spilled out. It was soft and pasty, so you have to be careful. The other two were okra and zucchini. The standard cabbage and watercress salad was the first to be finished before everything else. The rare and red beef cutlet was served with sauce, salt, and grated wasabi. The beef cutlet itself had a spicy flavor from the pepper, so salt or wasabi is recommended. It was thicker and larger than the famous Katsu chain but still tender and easy to chew. The shrimp and bluefin tuna cutlets. The shrimp was small. It was alright, as expected. Since they were thin, you couldn't really enjoy the firm texture. The zucchini was fresh and in season. The shrimp was enjoyed with the usual spicy sauce over rice, while the zucchini went well with salt. The bluefin tuna cutlet came with tartar sauce and ponzu sauce. Personally, I prefer the refreshing ponzu sauce. Personally, I have no qualms about frying or searing tuna, but my wife insists that tuna should only be eaten raw as sashimi. I think green onion skewers would be nice though. Rice and miso soup are refillable. The rice is quite delicious, which is nice. It's good enough to eat just the rice and miso soup. In the summer of 2020, they started offering takeout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They mainly offer donburi-style dishes with deep-fried skewers. Thank you for the meal.

If you want to eat freshly fried food, it's best to go to a restaurant. The atmosphere is calm with a private room feel, and they bring you freshly fried dishes. Despite thinking I couldn't eat much, the variety including small dishes ended up being quite filling. There were four different types of sauces for the skewers, including a unique chicken mince miso flavor. It started with luxurious black wagyu beef, and ended with foie gras, a type of fried food not easily found at home. And for dessert, there was ochazuke. Delicious food is truly made of sugar and oil.

I love Square Garden because everything I eat there is delicious (*´▽｀*). They often change their menu depending on the season, and during the winter, they add dishes like "Foie Gras Stuffed Menchi Katsu and Fried Chicken Set," which is very popular. The menchi katsu with foie gras inside is just amazing! I always enjoy it with a bit of salt. Another winter menu item, the "Oyster Fry Set," is also delicious with its large, crispy oysters. Personally, I feel that the beef cutlet is not as good as those from a specialized beef cutlet shop, so I recommend trying other fried dishes instead. The "Seafood Mix Fry" was also very tasty! Although they are currently closed due to the pandemic, I will definitely visit them as soon as they reopen! Thank you for the delicious meals every time.

I chose to have lunch at this tempura restaurant located on the basement floor of Tokyo Square Garden when visiting the National Film Archive for the "Polish Movie Poster" exhibition. This chain restaurant, which has 11 locations in Tokyo and other areas, left me very satisfied when I visited their store in Futakotamagawa for lunch. I sat at the counter surrounding the open kitchen and ordered the "Hiroshima Oyster Fry Set Meal, excluding tax 1,000 yen". The Hiroshima oyster fry, served with sardines and pumpkin fry on the side, was delicious with its juicy, hot and crispy oysters. The rice, which I forgot to ask for a smaller portion of, was also very tasty, especially with the homemade sesame sprinkle on top. I couldn't finish about 1/4 of the meal, but I still told the manager that it was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On May 13, 2019, I went to Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza Ichome with a colleague from the United States. We walked leisurely from the office to Tokyo Square Garden's basement. It was nice to leave the office in daylight for a change (laughs). The restaurant had counter seats as well as private table seats. We were in a private room with 6 people, and it felt a bit cramped with two Americans. It would have been more comfortable with around 4 people. The atmosphere was casual and the staff explained the menu in English, which was fun. We had a course meal with all-you-can-drink option, which was convenient if you don't have any preferences. We started with stick vegetables and appetizers. The glasses were not too big and the food was served slowly, which was suitable for adults (laughs). Since it was mostly older men, it worked out well. The staff explained the course contents before we started, so we knew what to expect. They also explained the recommended sauces for each dish. We had a break with asparagus tempura, and the second half of the tempura was served slowly as well. We ended with rice and dessert. Overall, it may not be satisfying for those who want a hearty meal, but it was enough for someone like me (laughs).

In May of the first year of Reiwa, on the 6th day of Golden Week, after checking in at a business hotel and relaxing in the room for a while, we decided to have dinner outside. As we walked towards Tokyo Station, we came across a restaurant guide board at Tokyo Square Garden. After looking at the various dining options, my wife mentioned that she wanted to eat yakitori, so we decided to stop by this restaurant on the basement floor. The exterior of the restaurant had a quiet atmosphere, and as we entered, a friendly staff member greeted us with a warm "Welcome!" and led us to the counter seats on the right side. The clean interior was filled with soft jazz music playing in the background. We ordered the "Okimari (3,800 yen excluding tax)" from the menu. For drinks, we ordered a "Premium Malt (650 yen)" and "Oolong Tea: Decanter (600 yen)". While enjoying the beer poured by my wife, after about 5 minutes of waiting, the chef behind the counter explained each ingredient of the "Okimari" dish to us. We were impressed by the kind and detailed hospitality. Soon, vegetable sticks were served, and we tried dipping them in the recommended miso sauce. The fresh, crisp texture of the vegetables, natural sweetness, and flavorful miso sauce made it a delightful experience. We enjoyed the yakitori that was served one by one over the counter. The chef explained the best way to enjoy each dish, such as seasoning the wagyu beef with salt or eating the kinmedai with the sauce on top. Among the yakitori we had, the tender and juicy wagyu beef and the fresh and chewy salmon roe were particularly delicious. After finishing the yakitori, the famous chirimen rice was served. The refreshing aroma of shiso leaves, the satisfying texture of chirimen, and the fluffy rice made a flavorful combination. As a dessert, we were served strawberry syrup-pickled strawberries and matcha ice cream, which refreshed our palates nicely. Even when we settled the bill and left the restaurant, the cheerful staff member came to the entrance to bid us farewell, which was a pleasant touch. From the delicious yakitori to the hospitable service, the quiet and clean ambiance, we were completely satisfied with everything. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant at least once. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I went to the Ebisu main store next⭐️ The kushikatsu was reliably delicious. I ordered the omakase course just like last time. I highly recommend this place for kushikatsu. The cost performance of the sparkling wine is also really good. I will definitely come back here when I feel like eating kushikatsu again.

A skewer restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Kyobashi, Ginza 1-chome, Yurakucho, and Tokyo Station. The interior is so clean and beautiful that you wouldn't think it's a skewer restaurant. The skewers are freshly fried with a crispy thin coating. They go perfectly with beer. It's the best. If you order a course, they bring out the skewers at just the right timing. There are also unique ingredients and variations that make it enjoyable. It seems they have a branch in Yokohama too. I should try going there next time.

There is always a long line at Kushitei, but today there is no line! I can't pass up this opportunity! It seems like there are private rooms in the back, but the main seating is at the counter. The seats are close together to the point where you accidentally bump arms with the person next to you, which can be a bit unsettling. [What I Ate] Kushitei Set Meal with Fried Skewers ¥1000 I chose the set with 5 fried skewers. I waited for about 30 minutes. Since it's fried food, I thought it was understandable to wait, but when I started eating, I noticed something... Could it be that the skewers were not freshly fried...? They were not cold, but they were definitely not hot. They were lukewarm... I was very disappointed. I thought maybe my taste buds were off, but they were definitely lukewarm. Isn't fried food supposed to be hot...? I found the flavor refreshing and to my liking, which made it even more disappointing. Also, the small dish for condiments was too small, making it difficult to dip the skewers. The staff was friendly, the prices were reasonable, and I would like to come back, but I was left feeling disappointed and conflicted. Sorry for being critical... Thank you for the meal.

At lunchtime, I usually have ramen, but today I had deep-fried skewers! If you want to avoid waiting in line, make sure to get to the restaurant by 11:45 am or after 1 pm! The "Special Assorted Deep-Fried Skewer Set" comes with seven crispy skewers. The contents may vary slightly, but the "salmon with salmon roe skewer" is likely a regular item. The red salmon roe on top adds a colorful touch to the set. The high-quality deep-fried skewers are so delicious that you'll want to enjoy them with just a bit of salt. I've never been able to use the sauce! (Shrimp and scallops have delicate flavors...) Thank you for the delicious meal as always! (*´▽｀*)

During lunchtime, there are always a few people waiting at this popular restaurant. This day, I was able to enter without waiting in line, so I decided to try the tempura set meal. It was a bit small in portion size. It's good for those who want to try a variety of different things.

Today is my 45th birthday (^ ^) My wife said I could eat whatever I like, so I went to lunch with my son and wife. We ordered the assorted tempura set and the premium assorted tempura set. The beef mince, pork, and salmon were all very delicious. Plus, the rice portion is quite generous, so you won't need to order any extras to feel full. It's a great deal for lunch. Thank you for the meal~ (^ ^)

Located right near Kyobashi Station. I was taken here by a customer. They only have counter seats. You can watch them fry the skewers right in front of you. There are two menu options: a course or a stop system for the skewers. This time, I chose the stop system for the skewers. It's a surprise what will come out. If you have any dislikes or allergies, make sure to inform them beforehand. They fry the skewers slowly. If you're already full, you can tell them to stop until the next round. The skewers are freshly fried and the variety of sauces available make them delicious. They also recommend sauces to try. Thank you for the meal.