Actually, I have been a fan since the days when there was a shop in Kurosaki. I always liked the quiet chef who fries the skewers and his subtle kindness, so I always ate at the counter. I visited for the first time after it moved to Yahata. The fine batter, freshly fried skewers one after another, the system where you can eat, the handsome and kind staff, and the polite service made it a comfortable experience. Next time, I definitely want to sit at the counter. My husband, who I took there for the first time, also really liked it. I will visit again. I didn't have much time, so I stopped at 15 skewers, but next time I want to have 20 skewers and some jumbo shrimp.

Visited around 19:30 on Sunday. There were 2 customers already there. - Appetizer: Burdock root salad for ¥330. - Tenshin Honjozo (from Kitakyushu) served hot in a tokkuri for ¥580. Easy to drink despite being a honjozo. - Special assorted tempura with 10 skewers for ¥2,420. - Includes vegetable salad with sea crystal. - Crispy lotus root with a nice crunch. - Pork wrapped in shiso leaf. - Tilefish. - Asparagus wrapped in bacon. - Jumbo shrimp with a nice texture. - Beef fillet. - Crab leg. - Shiitake mushroom. - Camembert cheese, gooey and hot. - Conger eel with a firm and delicious texture, already coated in sauce. - Guinness beer for ¥640. The total bill came to ¥3,970. Thank you for the meal.

On a Sunday night filled with excitement at the first Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa in 3 years, I visited the specialized kushikatsu restaurant "Kushikatsu Ichigo-ya" for the first time. The second-floor seat I was guided to was a premium seat where I could see the Yamakasa parade right next to me! When I tried to order the kushikatsu set, the staff recommended the "Chef's Choice Kushikatsu" to me, saying "It's a great deal." This set includes 30 types of kushikatsu served in increments of 5 pieces, and you can stop whenever you like. (The more pieces you order, the cheaper the price per piece.) The Chef's Choice Kushikatsu (15 pieces: 2,260 yen, 151 yen per piece) includes: 1-5: Eggplant, pork, shrimp, octopus, okra 6-10: Scallop, white fish, pumpkin, chicken, sardine 11-15: Burdock root, squid, beef skirt, tofu tempura, shiitake mushroom. At the beginning, a complimentary appetizer and 3 types of homemade sauces were provided: vinegar soy sauce, tartar sauce, and tonkatsu sauce (with mustard). Matcha salt and salad were also served with the first kushikatsu dish. The breadcrumbs on the kushikatsu were fine and had a light texture. The pumpkin was coated with butter and each kushikatsu had its own unique touch. The shiitake mushroom was particularly memorable - small but thick and delicious. While the other kushikatsu were generally tasty, there was nothing particularly outstanding. I felt that ordering what I wanted instead of the Chef's Choice may have been more satisfying and cost-effective. Overall, it was a delightful meal.

The 30-piece, 3400 yen omakase course was a good deal, but the taste didn't quite live up to the slightly more upscale kushikatsu restaurant. It was tastier than a chain kushikatsu place, but not as good as expected for the price. I ate all 30 pieces, but the last one, the anago, was disappointing - it should have been the best quality, but it was mushy.

I ordered a 10-piece assorted deep-fried skewer set, chicken tataki, and simmered pig's feet. The freshly fried skewers were delicious. The simmered pig's feet was a rare dish in the Kanto region and it was my first time trying it. It was quite tasty. They have a variety of alcoholic drinks available. You can enjoy a variety of skewers here.

◉Genre: Kushiage, Izakaya ◉Area: Around Kurosaki Station, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City ◉Access: About 4 minutes on foot from JR Kurosaki Station ◉Parking: Not available (Coin parking nearby) ◉Credit card payment: Available ◉Number of visits: First time ◉Number of reviews: 1st review I happened to visit "Kukikatsu Ichigoya" on this day. ◇Exterior and Interior There are no particular features in the exterior, but there is a flag banner and a white electric sign as a landmark. Upon entering the store, there is a strong smell of oil lingering in the air. I couldn't help but feel that the atmosphere seemed promising. Additionally, there is always background music playing, and some of the staff were humming along. The atmosphere inside the store is slightly dimly lit, but the contrast is clear. The variety of sake bottles behind the counter is quite impressive! Smoking is allowed. ◇Seating The first floor has a counter with 10 seats and table seating. There is also a second floor, but it was not confirmed. ◇Menu Structure The kushiage can be ordered omakase style or a la carte. In addition to kushiage, the menu is extensive! And there is a wide selection of sake and shochu. The items I ordered are as follows: - Horse tongue sashimi (1280 yen): I ordered this before the kushiage. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but the tongue looked delicious from the presentation. And it turned out to be really tasty! The horse tongue was not too thin, just the right thickness for eating raw. The freshness was excellent, and the texture was slightly chewy and tender. It would have been nice to have garlic paste as well with the ginger, green onion, and soy sauce provided. - Kushiage: I discovered that there are other dishes besides kushiage, so this time I decided to order based on my preference. The prices range from 110 yen to 320 yen. I tried various items, but my favorite was the asparagus and shiitake. It would be interesting to have more creative options, but the cuts were made for easy eating, and the accompaniments of tartar sauce, ponzu, and regular sauce were provided. However, there was no recommendation for pairing, which may be related to not ordering omakase. It would have been better if they served one skewer at a time because I prefer to eat them fresh. ◆Strengths Good variety of dishes besides kushiage, and the kushiage itself was good too! ◆Service There seems to be a difference in individual service levels. Since there are mostly young staff, if they put in a little more effort, it would greatly enhance the dining experience and make customers more likely to return. ◆Summary I tried calling twice but couldn't get through. On the third attempt, I was able to visit, and I honestly think it was a good restaurant. Next time, I might try omakase. Well, before that, I might visit another restaurant in the same group. Thank you for the meal! ^ ^

The area around Kurosaki Station was quiet on a festival day with few shops open, but I decided to visit "Kukikatsu Ichigoya" which was still open. Although I didn't have a reservation, I was able to sit at the counter which had a few empty seats. The restaurant was fully booked for later reservations. The restaurant has 8 counter seats and 2 tables, with a second floor that can accommodate more people. I ordered the "Omakase Kushi Katsu" which consisted of 30 different skewers served one by one. The price per skewer decreased as I ate more. The menu also includes individual items such as eggplant, pumpkin, onion, lotus root for 110 yen, squid, pork loin, octopus, white fish for 140 yen, shrimp, scallop, smelt, broccoli for 190 yen, beef tendon, scallop, asparagus bacon wrap for 270 yen, and more. Other menu items include "Horse Sashimi" for 1,280 yen, "Whale Red Bacon" for 1,800 yen, "Hyuga Chicken Tataki" for 680 yen, "Chicken Skin Gyoza" for 480 yen, "Fried Squid Legs" for 580 yen, "Edamame" for 380 yen, "Chancha" for 380 yen, and "Grilled Cod Roe" for 480 yen. The dipping sauces were provided at the beginning: tonkatsu sauce, mayonnaise sauce, and vinegar soy sauce. There was also seaweed salt and shichimi pepper on the table. I ordered a medium beer for 480 yen which came in a frozen glass. I also ordered kimchi for 300 yen as a snack before the skewers arrived. The skewers were served in the order of "eggplant," "pork loin," "shrimp," and so on. The meal ended with "quail," "asparagus," and "snow crab" skewers, totaling 19 skewers. The skewers were crispy and light, with a fine bread crumb texture. Overall, the food was satisfying, and I also enjoyed the variety of drinks available. It was a pleasant dining experience.

The main kushikatsu was light and easy to eat with a refreshing oil. There was no feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating, and I think it is one of the top performers in the budget-friendly kushikatsu category. Thank you for the meal.

You can eat a lot with just a little money. Order the chef's choice skewers! A variety of vegetables, meat, and seafood are served in a balanced way. You can stop whenever you feel satisfied. The more you eat, the cheaper each skewer becomes. Oh, a vegetable salad was served first. I thought about ordering something other than skewers, but most of the menu items are fried foods! It would be nice to have some lighter options. In the end, we ate 55 skewers between the two of us (≧∀≦). My companion ate 30 skewers, so we got a complimentary sherbet! We had a delicious meal, thank you!

We ordered 25 assorted skewers, 3 iced green teas, and 2 highballs for two people, totaling 7500 yen. The skewers were delicious! The matcha salt, sauce, ponzu, and tartar were all tasty. The beef cutlet with shiso was particularly delicious. The skewers included asparagus, burdock, squid, octopus, crab legs, tofu, cheese, shrimp, scallop, white fish, kisu fish, pork fillet, okra, pumpkin, ginkgo nuts, eggplant, onion, shiitake mushroom, pork belly, beef skirt, sausage, lotus root, quail eggs - everything was delicious.

We ordered the omakase kushikatsu for 5 people! It was delicious, but the service from the staff was poor and it was very expensive!

Average

Whale bacon is the best value for money. The kushikatsu is also delicious, so I recommend it.

The pork cutlets were not too greasy and I could eat many of them. The staff were all friendly and provided excellent service. It was a wonderful restaurant! I will definitely visit again next time.

The atmosphere, taste, and staff of the restaurant were all great!

There were many disappointments.

It was delicious!

The service is slow.

I wanted to have draft beer and fried food, so I left it up to the safe option of ordering the omakase course here. The freshly fried foods kept coming one after another until I called for a stop. Various types of meat, vegetables, and seafood in just the right size of hot skewers were neatly arranged on plates. They were seasoned well, so I mostly enjoyed them with matcha salt or regular salt, but the sauces like tartar sauce were also delicious. The draft beer was served in a frosty mug and tasted so good that I ended up drinking too much... I had 5 glasses, but it was okay because I had the all-you-can-drink option (lol). This is a restaurant where you can try unique items like whale meat and fried chicken. I will definitely visit again.