Update-date: Nov 26 2024
The taste of freshly fried skewered cutlets, made with a wide variety of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and seafood, is truly exceptional! This time, we have picked up five restaurants in Tokyo that are perfect for a date. With delicious skewered cutlets and an outstanding atmosphere, these restaurants are sure to enhance your date experience!
1. Akasaka-Mitsuke [Kyokushi Rokuhara]
The unique taste of Kyoto-style dashi-infused kushiage can only be found here
Located just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, [Kyokushi Rokuhara] is conveniently situated. The restaurant features Kyoto-style kushiage, aromatic with dashi, and offers a wide variety of seasonal ingredients. The "Omakase" style, where guests enjoy 25-36 types of skewers with special sauces, salt, tare, or soy sauce, is the basic style here. Freshly fried skewers continue to be served until guests say "stop".
The restaurant features a serene Japanese ambiance. The counter seats, recommended for dates, allow guests to watch as their kushikatsu is prepared right before their eyes. Additionally, the restaurant is equipped with table seats and private rooms, making it suitable for anniversaries and other special occasions. Guests can enjoy the piping hot kushikatsu while relaxing and savoring the moment.
Kyougushi Rokuhara
Open: [Weekdays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line / 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: B1, Akasaka DN Plaza Bldg., 4-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line / 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: B1, Akasaka DN Plaza Bldg., 4-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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2. Kyobashi [Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome]
Enjoy freshly fried skewers made with seasonal ingredients
Located just a one-minute walk from Kyobashi Station, [Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome] is a specialty restaurant for kushiage, featuring seasonal ingredients. The kushiage, lightly battered for a healthier finish, includes original creations using select ingredients such as "Salmon Ikura," "Black Wagyu Sirloin," and "Angel Shrimp."
The restaurant is located on the B1F of Tokyo Square Garden. Guests enter through an entrance prominently marked with the restaurant's name and pass through a noren into the interior. The space is simple and stylish, featuring a counter where one can closely observe the cooking process, and is equipped with two private rooms. While enjoying a wide variety of kushiage, guests can spend a relaxed time.
Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome
Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 132m from Kyobashi Station
Address: B1F, Tokyo Square Garden, 3-1-1, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 132m from Kyobashi Station
Address: B1F, Tokyo Square Garden, 3-1-1, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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3. Ueno [Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch]
A restaurant where one can enjoy exquisite kushikatsu made with carefully selected ingredients and all-you-can-drink options
Located just a short walk from JR and Keisei Ueno Station, [Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch] is a pub where one can easily enjoy delicious kushikatsu. The kushikatsu, made with carefully selected ingredients, is fried to a crisp in beef fat, filling the mouth with a unique aroma. They also offer an "All-You-Can-Eat Kushikatsu & Drink Course", where one can enjoy unlimited kushikatsu from the single item menu, along with unlimited drinks for two hours, making it a great value plan.
The restaurant exudes a lively izakaya-like atmosphere, complete with counter seats and numerous table seats. It is suitable for various occasions such as drinking parties with friends or dates. This restaurant is recommended for those who want to enjoy kushikatsu after sightseeing in Ueno.
Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch
Open: [Monday-Friday, Day Before National Holidays] 2:00 pm - 11:15 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:15 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 205m from Keisei Ueno Station / 5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station
Address: 2F, 6-13-3, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 205m from Keisei Ueno Station / 5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station
Address: 2F, 6-13-3, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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4. Toranomon Hills [Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hills Station Branch]
Satisfy all five senses with creative kushiage made from fresh ingredients
Located on the 4th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower, the restaurant [Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hills Station Branch] offers kushikatsu, where the owner-chef personally selects fresh ingredients. Each skewer is coated with two types of batter and finished in original frying oil, allowing diners to enjoy the different textures of soft and firm batters. Among them, the 'Kuruma Ebi' with its plump texture and crispy batter harmony is exquisite, and the creative kushikatsu 'Salmon and Ikura', generously topped with ikura, is a popular menu item.
The restaurant is located in a quiet area at the back of the floorThe restaurant is located in a quiet area at the back of the floor, and also features semi-private tables that can accommodate up to four people.and also features semi-private tables that can accommodate up to four people. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy a meal in a calm setting. The drink selection is extensive, including fine wines and premium sake suitable for special occasions. Enjoy the sophisticated flavors while admiring the view from the window at this restaurant, where you can spend a special time.
Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hills Station Branch
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: Direct access to Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, located on the 4th floor / 8-minute walk from Toranomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Address: 4F, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 2-6-3, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: Direct access to Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, located on the 4th floor / 8-minute walk from Toranomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Address: 4F, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 2-6-3, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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5. Ginza Ichome [Kushi Agemono Shun's Ginza]
A new sensation of kushikatsu utilizing the skills of a long-established yakitori restaurant
Located just a one-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station, [Kushi Agemono Shun's Ginza] offers a unique style of kushiage, transforming the ingredients used in the traditional skewered dishes from the long-established Osaka restaurant "Kushiryori Unzen" into something new for deep-frying. A special dish, "Omotchi to Cheese to Celery", features ingredients wrapped in custom-made mochi, embodying its distinctive characteristics. The ingredients are then coated with a roux made from kinako and a small amount of sugar, and fried to a fragrant perfection.
Located on the 10th floor of a building, the restaurant exudes a modern and serene atmosphere. A modern and serene atmosphere permeates the restaurant. The stylish and tranquil counter seats are particularly popular, as they can be comfortably used even by individuals dining alone. The stylish and tranquil counter seats are particularly popular, as they can be comfortably used even by individuals dining alone. For those who want to enjoy a new sensation of skewered deep-fried foods at a leisurely pace, this restaurant is highly recommended. For those who want to enjoy a new sensation of skewered deep-fried foods at a leisurely pace, this restaurant is highly recommended.
Kushi Agemono Shun's Ginza
Open: Lunch 11:30 AM-3 PM (last order 2 PM)/Dinner 5 PM-11 PM (last order 10 PM)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: A one minute walk from Ginza Icchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yuraku-cho line.
Address: Ginza Toreshasu 10F , 2-6-5 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: A one minute walk from Ginza Icchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yuraku-cho line.
Address: Ginza Toreshasu 10F , 2-6-5 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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