Deep-fried skewers are one of Osaka's soul foods. They are highly enjoyable, but don't you sometimes change your mind and want to enjoy a grownup date with sumptuous deep-fried skewers featuring plenty of quality ingredients? We have selected five high-level deep-fried skewer restaurants within walking distance from Kitashinchi, Shinsaibashi, and Yotsubashi stations that are sure to impress if you take someone special there.
Kitashinchi - Kitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon
Enjoy some of the best fried meat on skewers in Kitashinchi, an urban area for grownups!
Kitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon is a restaurant serving fried meat on skewers and is located a 3-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station. Here, you can enjoy higher-level fried meat on skewers featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients as well as premium ingredients such as Grade A5 Black Wagyu beef, truffles, foie gras, and caviar. They recommend the Set Meal of Chateaubriand and Popular Skewers Featuring Seasonal Ingredients, with a choice of 16, 18, or 20 skewers.
Kitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon
Access: 3 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station
Kitashinchi - Kushiage Kanayama
Seasonal ingredients from domestic sources that are pesticide-free are freshly fried until they are crispy and delicious.
Kushiage Kanayama is a deep-fried skewer restaurant that is located a 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station. Here, you can enjoy a set meal of deep-fried skewers featuring a variety of seasonal ingredients. Ingredients are mainly from domestic sources and pesticide-free, and they are carefully fried with special attention to the breadcrumbs and oil temperature to bring out the best flavor of the ingredients. They recommend the Owner's Choice deep-fried skewer meal. The owner's specialty skewers will continue to be served until you say "stop."
The semi-circular open kitchen is like a stage where you can enjoy cooking live. This layout is used to maximize the experience of “sound, smell, taste, texture, and color” with all five senses. The warm wooden counter has special seating where you can see the kitchen up close. Why not spend some relaxing time with someone special while savoring fresh, deep-fried skewers?
Kushiage Kanayama
Access: 5 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station
Kitashinchi - Kitashinchi Kushimasa
Crispy on the outside, rare on the inside. High-level, creative deep-fried skewers unique to Kitashinchi.
Kitashinchi Kushimasa is located a 4-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station. Here, you can enjoy creative deep-fried skewer dishes featuring carefully selected ingredients, such as seasonal pesticide-free vegetables, fresh fish caught in the morning, and Japanese Black Wagyu beef. The skewers are fried with fresh bread crumbs made from their special bread and their original blend of oil, and they are crispy on the outside and rare on the inside. The restaurant recommends the Chef's Choice Meal, which includes 18 such skewers served hot.
The interior of the restaurant is a relaxing setting with a modern and stylish interior and the warmth of wood. Sitting at the counter, you can enjoy freshly fried skewers while watching the chef's vibrant handiwork. For those days when you want to talk with someone face-to-face, semi-private rooms and fully private rooms are available. If you want to reserve a private room for an important occasion, they recommend that you make a reservation as early as possible.
Kitashinchi Kushimasa
Access: 4 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station
Shinsaibashi - Kushidokoro Mogami Shinsaibashi Main Branch
Two cheers from diners upon the arrival of beautifully arranged skewers.
Kushidokoro Mogami Shinsaibashi Main Branch is located a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station. The restaurant started in Osaka in 1971, and here, you can enjoy 36 types of deep-fried skewers featuring seasonal ingredients paired with carefully selected wines. The chef's choice meal is the only menu option. The meal consists of a main dish of more than 10 deep-fried skewers, along with raw vegetables, a rice dish, and dessert.
The spacious interior is mostly occupied by counter seats and an open kitchen. You can feel the calm atmosphere and warmth of a long-standing restaurant that has been beloved since the Showa period. The table settings, tableware, and serving dishes are also a creative blend of Japanese and Western styles to complement the food. Please enjoy the delicious variety of skewers prepared by a chef who has devoted himself to deep-fried skewers, along with wine selected by a sommelier.
Kushidokoro Mogami Shinsaibashi Main Branch
Access: 5 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station
Yotsubashi - Dining Juicys 104
Creative deep-fried skewers featuring sumptuous ingredients in a stylish setting.
Dining Juicys 104
Access: 2 minutes walk from Yotsubashi Station
