After visiting a hair salon on Shijo Street on April 24, I decided to check out a place I had been curious about for a while. I called and was told that I could come in at 8 pm today, so I made a reservation. The shop was tucked away in a slightly hidden location, and I was guided to a stylish counter seat. The chic and hidden vibe of the place was really nice. They served an assortment of bite-sized tempura on skewers in a one-way style. I ordered a draft beer to accompany the skewers and enjoyed a selection of 20 different types, including rice cake, beef, trefoil, pork with leeks, mushroom, tomato, shrimp, shiitake mushroom, cheese, pumpkin, bread, firefly squid, red snapper, tofu, quail egg, fresh wheat gluten, pork belly, horse mackerel, scallop, and apple. From classic ingredients to surprising choices for tempura, I was impressed by the exquisite skewer course presented by the owner. It was a wonderful time spent being captivated by the delicious skewers. To finish, I was served a strawberry, ginger, and milk sherbet with tea. Overall, I can confidently say that this is a highly recommended restaurant in Kyoto!

I was recommended this restaurant by a friend and managed to get a reservation easily. I arrived early and was the first one there. The menu consisted of 20 assorted items served in a one-way flow. I was amazed by the first rice cake, enjoyed the flavor of the beef, and felt determined to try all the dishes. The creative preparation of ingredients such as mushrooms, pumpkin, bread, oden, and apple was beyond my imagination. I especially liked the oden, so I ordered three more skewers. The calculated movements of the chef frying the skewers, as well as the excellent service provided by the staff, impressed me. It seemed like many other customers were regulars. The chef even saw me off at the end of the night. It was a wonderful experience.

Stop is a Kyoto restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station. We made a reservation for the 8:00 pm seating and enjoyed their kushikatsu course where skewers keep coming until you say stop. The variety of kushikatsu was impressive, with some unique options that we hadn't tried before. I won't spoil the surprise by giving too many details, but each skewer was delicious and had its own special seasoning. The different sauces added an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. I recommend going on an empty stomach and enjoying some drinks as well. The total cost for two people, including drinks, came to around 11,000 yen. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

The attentive speed at which the master serves, combined with the friendly and efficient follow-up by the staff, is truly impressive. The thickness of the clothes, the way the ingredients come together, everything about the creative tempura course is wonderful. The one-way course costs 4,600 yen (in no particular order): bread, shrimp, mitsuba, tofu, raw pork, pork with green onions, braised pork, beef, oyster, shiitake mushroom, mashed pumpkin, horse mackerel (with ginger), oden, cherry tomato, scallop, and apple.

Standing in a dead-end alley in the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma, this 41-year-old tempura skewer restaurant is fully booked for the second round starting at 8:00 pm. They offer a set of 20 skewers chosen by the chef, featuring Kyoto specialties like trefoil and fresh wheat gluten. Despite requesting salt, all skewers end up being dipped in sauce, which seems to be what the body craves. The meal ends with 20 skewers in 56 minutes, with no additional orders.

It's been a few years since I last visited Kushi Takanaka-san (*⁰▿⁰*)!! One of my favorite skewer restaurants in Kyoto♪ They offer a total of 20 varieties, and they keep frying them until you tell them to stop. Of course, I managed to try all 20 varieties♪ The skewers were all incredibly delicious... my favorites were the fig, shiitake mushroom, and ginkgo nut. The owner always provides the skewers in the best hot and fresh condition, paying attention to your pace. The dessert of pickled ginger sorbet was also a perfect match for my taste♪ It was so delicious! Thank you for the meal!! I will definitely visit again♪

The quality at this price is amazing. You can enjoy a delicious course meal at a reasonable price, that's what Kushi Tanaka is all about. It's different from the Tanaka with the Michelin star. The vegetables served at the beginning are exceptional and delicious. They focus on the quality of ingredients rather than creativity! There are Kyoto-style fresh wheat gluten and super fresh shrimp. The final ochazuke (rice with tea) is not included in the course but is a must-try. The white rice is extremely delicious! You can have unlimited refills, so enjoy it to your heart's content. The rice crackers, yukari seasoning, salmon, and small scallops all showcase the delicate and refined taste of Kyoto that you won't find in Osaka. I discovered the best meal in Karasuma!

I finally managed to make a reservation at Tanaka's after several failed attempts. I usually dislike making reservations, but after being turned down over 10 times without one, I decided to give it a try. The skewers were indeed delicious, each one uniquely crafted and tasty. I can now understand why everyone makes reservations. I wanted to go for a second round because everything was so good, but it seemed like it would take too long, so I ended up just doing one round.

I went there for the first time! ✔️Beef ✔️Eel ✔️Bread (with garlic butter) ✔️Asparagus wrapped in pork ✔️Turban shell ✔️Rice cake ✔️Mitsuba (eaten with mayonnaise) ✔️Green onion pork ✔️Mushroom ✔️Fig ✔️Bacon shiitake ✔️Cheese ✔️Pumpkin ✔️Conger eel ✔️Tofu ✔️Raw wheat gluten ✔️Salt ✔️Apple They only offer course menus, and it keeps coming until you say stop! There should be no single item menu! It was so delicious! Depending on the fried skewers, you can dip them in mayonnaise or ponzu sauce. Personally, the turban shell was delicious! Mitsuba was amazing!!! The pumpkin is a type that is mashed and solidified! The green onion pork was also amazing! The tofu was delicious too! It's full of delicious menu items! I want to go again!

During a night in Kyoto, I became a dinner refugee as the restaurant I wanted to go to was fully booked. I visited a restaurant that I made a reservation for on the same day, with high ratings on Tabelog, with high expectations. The counter inside the restaurant was full. It was run by what seemed to be the owner, a male student working part-time, and energetic female staff. I ordered the "Kushiage One Way" course for 4,200 yen. It consisted of a base of 20 skewers, with more served until you say no. I started with a beer for a toast. Asparagus, pork cutlet, onion, and more kept coming one after another. I tried them with sauce, salt, and as recommended. Delicious! The skewers were crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside, making it easy to eat. The shrimp and scallops were fried rare inside, making me want more. Despite being full, I ended up eating 22 skewers out of greed. If this restaurant was nearby, I would definitely visit often. I will revisit when I come back to Kyoto. Thank you for the meal.

I finally visited Kushitanaka-san, who I've been curious about for a while, at night!! The counter is in a "ko" shape, and the master briskly serves freshly fried skewers in one direction. It's wonderful to be able to eat the skewers hot and fresh right away ☺️ I also love the live atmosphere at this counter ☺️ My stomach was very satisfied! This is a restaurant I definitely want to visit again!!

Hey there! A great value restaurant in Kyoto where you can get a course starting from 4000 yen and they keep bringing out delicious deep-fried skewers. The shrimp is especially delicious and highly recommended. You can choose from various dipping sauces like tartar, sauce, and rock salt. You can also order additional items if you like!

1. Soft and fluffy. Goes well with the light batter. 2. It's beef tenderloin. Just like the delicious one I had at A-bon the other day, this one is also cooked perfectly to medium. Excellent cooking! 3. Wrapped in Mitsuba pork and served with ponzu sauce. 4. Pork - the onion batter is subtle, allowing the pure taste of the pork to shine through. 5. Mushroom - perfectly cooked, with a lingering aroma that is delicious. 6. Shrimp - firm and similar to shrimp fry. 7. Mini tomato - the tartness is gone, leaving a rich tomato flavor. 8. Bacon-wrapped shiitake mushrooms - as expected, delicious. 9. Cheese - the best! Camembert cheese topped with blueberry jam, it melts in your mouth. 10. Pumpkin - mashed and molded before frying. 11. Gratin - a hot bite-sized gratin. The cream sauce has a comforting homemade taste. 12. Oden - after the gratin, it's oden. Tastes just like oden. 13. Sweetfish - a Kyoto specialty dish. Delicious as expected. 14. Tofu - the gentle flavors of tofu and tofu batter complement each other perfectly. 15. Quail egg - tender and delicious. 16. Namafu dengaku - served with miso. Kyoto's specialty dish, the light batter complements the namafu. 17. Oyster - creamy and bursting with oyster flavor. 18. Horse mackerel fish balls - served. 19. Scallop - just like the oyster, delicious. 20. Apple - sweet and perfect for a snack, could eat it endlessly! Despite being a one-way course, I ended up ordering 3 additional dishes (beef, cheese, scallop) and went against the flow! Dessert - Western pear sherbet ice cream. A refreshing twist with a hint of ginger. The location and atmosphere here are great, it's always relaxing. Watching the owner fry the skewers live is soothing. I hope to visit again someday! Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant for the second time on September 16, 2017. It is a perfect kushikatsu place with delicious food. We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We reserved the second floor tatami room, so we could relax. I definitely want to come back with everyone again. The kushikatsu was so delicious, I am completely satisfied and feeling very happy. I should sleep well tonight. Thank you for the meal. I will come back again. I will eat with gratitude for all the ingredients in this world. Delicious food is calling me♪ The more I eat, the more power I feel overflowing♪

I have visited this restaurant twice and it is definitely delicious as it is a famous place. The way they fry the food is excellent, and there are so many things I want to eat. The atmosphere is also great, it's the best restaurant. The food is so delicious that I can eat as much as I want. Watching the cool owner frying the food, I think I want to imitate him in my dreams. I am very happy to have such a wonderful restaurant near my home. Thank you for the meal. I will go again. I will eat with gratitude for all the ingredients in this world. I'm calling out to all the delicious foods♪ The more you eat, the more power overflows♪

I visited this restaurant in Kyoto for a night out. I had made a reservation a month in advance, so I was able to secure a private room on the second floor. The menu consisted of a set of 20 pieces of one-way skewers. I ordered a beer and eagerly awaited the arrival of the skewers. The 20 skewers for the day included items such as mochi, beef, shiso, pork and leek, mushrooms, tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, cheese, pumpkin, bread, conger eel, tofu, whelk, fresh wheat gluten, quail, asparagus, horse mackerel, scallops, and apples. I was initially worried about the large number of items, but it turned out to be unfounded. The staff were always attentive, timing the arrival of the skewers, clearing plates, and arranging the skewers perfectly. There was no waste at all. The skewers featured a variety of ingredients not typically found in skewers, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine. The batter was thin, crispy, and had a satisfying crunch. The skewers unique to Kyoto were also delicious. This skewer experience was unlike any I've had before. From start to finish, I was able to enjoy it with all my senses, and it was incredibly delicious.

Shop data Shop name: Kushitanaka Address: 310-10 Sarudochi Yamacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu Access: 5 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station or Subway Shijo Station, turn left on the first street (Nishiki Koji Street) from exit 22, head north, then turn south on the first alley Phone number: 050-5869-1115 Regular holiday: Monday, Tuesday Tabelog page: https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26000207/ Mach's personal review (lol) Taste: [4] Creative deep-fried skewers, never disappoints! Atmosphere: [5] The counter is really cool. There is also a second-floor seating. Price: [4] 4200 yen for a course of 20 skewers! Service: [4] Very polite service~!! Location: [2] Close to the station but a bit hard to find. Mach's recommended meal! Today's restaurant is "Kushitanaka," a hidden gem in the back alley of Karasuma-Karasu in Kyoto. It's a bit hard to find, but the cozy atmosphere is quite appealing. We dined on the second floor for a business meeting. The two-story interior has a counter on the first floor in a U-shape. The atmosphere is really nice. On this day, we opted for the "Kushitanaka One-Way Ticket" course, which includes 20 creative deep-fried skewers for 4200 yen, a great value. You can stop eating whenever you're full! The skewers are served with salt, ponzu, mayonnaise, and homemade sauce, and the recommended seasoning for each is provided. We started with a simple pair of skewers, one with salt for rice cake and one with special sauce for juicy meat. The Negi pork and Mitsuba white onion-wrapped pork skewers were flavorful and satisfying. The Shaki-Shaki Mitsuba skewers were crunchy and refreshing with salt. The tomato and mushroom skewers were like Caprese with cheese and tomato, followed by a basil sauce mushroom. The Camembert and shrimp skewers were elegant and delicious, with a creamy Camembert and plump shrimp. The pumpkin and Maiko skewers were moist and flavorful, with pumpkin steamed before frying and bacon-wrapped Maiko with rich umami flavor. The firefly squid and bread skewers were a must-have for spring, with the surprise addition of bread filled with cream sauce, like gratin. The tofu and Tsubugai skewers were nostalgic and delightful, with tofu in sweet miso and Tsubugai in Negi salt sauce. The quail and nama-fu skewers were simple and delicious, with quail going well with any seasoning and nama-fu in white miso. The horse mackerel and asparagus skewers featured fried Tsunire horse mackerel and refreshing grated ponzu sauce for a refreshing flavor. The asparagus skewers wrapped in ultra-thin pork were a favorite, with a perfect balance of crunchy and juicy. The scallop and apple skewers were savory and unique, with plump scallops in mayonnaise and apple for a surprising twist. The meal ended with homemade sherbet, strawberry, and ginger flavors for a refreshing finish. This is the Kushitanaka One-Way Ticket experience. Check out Mach's reviews on Tabelog: http://tabelog.com/rvwr/mach/ and visit here for a perfect date spot: https://kudokimeshi.com/. Don't forget to check out Mach's blog at http://mach-no-osusume.com.

Finally... the homepage has returned to Yuriko Yoshitaka... Phew, I feel relieved... zzz... I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see Yoshitaka anymore after the contract ended... and felt lonely... so I'm happy to reunite with her... happy... (=^・^=) Purr purr purr meow meow meow... So, on this night, I visited Kushi Tanaka... zzz... One day, I felt like eating kushikatsu... and when I muttered that, S-chan, who is good with fried foods, recommended this place to me... zzz... Meowww... On this night, I had the following: first, a bottle of Asahi Super Dry beer, with a starter of pickled radish, cucumber, carrot sticks, cabbage, salt, ponzu sauce, mayonnaise, and sauce on the table... zzz... First dish: mochi with salt (recommended by the staff)... zzz... Second dish: beef with sauce Third dish: mitsuba with salt or ponzu sauce Fourth dish: pork with green onion sauce Fifth dish: mushroom as is Sixth dish: tomato with salt Seventh dish: shrimp with your favorite flavor Eighth dish: shiitake mushroom as is Ninth dish: cheese as is Tenth dish: pumpkin as is or with salt Eleventh dish: bread as is Twelfth dish: oden as is Thirteenth dish: oyster with your favorite flavor Fourteenth dish: tofu as is Fifteenth dish: quail egg with salt Sixteenth dish: fu (wheat gluten) as is Seventeenth dish: asparagus as is Eighteenth dish: horse mackerel with your favorite flavor Nineteenth dish: scallop with your favorite flavor Twentieth dish: apple as is For kushikatsu, it went up to this point, and for the finale, ochazuke with dried fish, sansho pepper, pickled plum, seaweed, and a mix of toppings, followed by dessert of strawberry and ginger sorbet... And that's the end... zzz... In other words, each dish had its own special touch, not just the ingredient as is, and it was incredibly delicious... incredibly delicious... zzz... Plus, despite being prone to heartburn, the miracle kushikatsu here didn't give me any heartburn... Kushi Tanaka is a place I would love to visit again, overcoming the difficulty of making reservations... I would love to go again... zzz... Purr purr purr purr meow meow meow meow...

I chose this restaurant for a dinner with my friend from Kyoto. I had high expectations as I had previously visited a famous restaurant called Gojo-ya in Osaka. As expected, it was a wonderful restaurant. The atmosphere was great, and the ventilation hole placed in the middle of the counter added a unique touch. The skewers were cooked perfectly, not too hot or too cold, bringing out the full flavor of the ingredients. When we left the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by the master with a kind smile, leaving a very favorable impression. I would definitely like to visit this great restaurant again. By the way, the yakitori restaurant across the street also caught my eye!笑.

I made a reservation one month in advance to visit this place. It seems they have received a Michelin star before, so reservations are a must. The menu consists of one set course, priced at 4200 yen, which includes 20 skewers chosen by the chef. If you decide to stop before finishing all 20 skewers, they will likely deduct around 200 yen per skewer. However, my 8-year-old child managed to finish all the skewers and even asked for seconds on the cabbage, so I think there is some room for flexibility. Each skewer is unique and offers a different twist on common ingredients. Sometimes they even surprise you with unusual ingredients like oden, bread, mochi, and braised pork. For example, the bread skewer had cream cheese with added curry powder and salt. Each skewer is carefully crafted with different textures and hidden flavors. The set course includes 20 skewers, a dessert, and costs 4200 yen. The drink menu is reasonably priced and offers a variety of options. The atmosphere at the counter on the first floor is quite intimate, making it a suitable spot for a date night.

It's already mid-December, but the air is warm, and you can feel the early signs of spring. After work, I finally got a reservation at "Kushitanaka," located 50 meters west of Kawaramachi on Nishiki Koji, in the back of an alley. The interior of the restaurant is dimly lit, with a cozy, hidden atmosphere. I was seated at the corner of the counter and ordered the omakase course of skewers along with some rice dishes. The skewers arrived, totaling 20 types including mochi, beef, shiso leaves, pork, mushrooms, ginkgo nuts, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cheese, pumpkin, bread, oden, tsubugai, tofu, quail, nama-fu, oysters, horse mackerel, scallops, with apple sauce, ponzu, tartar, and salt provided as condiments. Each dish was prepared with a focus on the quality of the ingredients, ensuring that the natural flavors shine through without the need for additional sauces. It was a rare find to enjoy skewers with unique items like bread, oden, and apple among the 20 varieties. I had a satisfying meal and left with a sense of gratitude. I had been curious about this place for a while and finally managed to make a reservation. The restaurant features a counter surrounding the cooking area with sunken kotatsu-style seating, creating a traditional Japanese ambiance. The attention to detail in seasoning and the elegance of the ingredients, including unconventional items like oden and apple, truly stood out. While I haven't provided a detailed report due to the large number of items sampled during my first visit, I hope to share more detailed experiences from subsequent visits.