A Kushiage Restaurant Popular with Diners of All Ages

Kushiage Hyotan no Sato

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

Signature course featuring seasonal flavors served freshly fried

Healthy kushikatsu fried in rice bran oil

Inventive kushikatsu made with seasonal ingredients and an extra touch

A light flavor from selected rice bran oil

Ochazuke (rice served with broth) made with house-prepared dashi

Healthy Kushiage in the "Hyotan Course"

The popular "Hyotan Course" offers a chance to experience the restaurant's appeal in a single meal. Ten seasonal kushiage (deep-fried skewers) are served fresh from the fryer, one at a time, building anticipation for what comes next. Beautiful presentation is another highlight, with each ingredient's natural shape and color preserved, as seen in the whole spear of deep-fried green asparagus. The skewers are fried in rice bran oil for a light finish. The course also includes ochazuke (rice served with savory dashi broth) made with dashi prepared in-house, along with a seasonal dessert, making for a satisfying meal from start to finish.

Popular pairings

An indulgent course of 15 freshly fried kushikatsu

Light-tasting kushikatsu

Appealingly light without the usual heaviness of fried food

Best enjoyed fresh from the fryer

Kushikatsu made with a whole green asparagus spear

"Irodori Course"

The "Irodori Course" features 15 kushiage skewers made with generous amounts of seasonal ingredients for a filling meal. Along with the flavors and textures of each ingredient, the colorful presentation adds to the appeal, while the wait for the next skewer becomes part of the enjoyment. Salad and seasonal small dishes are also included, providing breaks between the kushiage, and the meal concludes with a dessert that changes with the season. Filled with seasonal flavors from start to finish, the course offers a satisfying way to enjoy a wide variety of kushiage. Ingredients that are difficult to eat can also be accommodated with advance notice.

Must-try signature dish

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  "Seasonal Dessert"

  The dessert changes with the seasons and incorporates ingredients at their peak. Each plate highlights the natural flavors and colors of seasonal ingredients from spring through winter. A fitting finish to a meal, it is available both as part of a course and à la carte. The changing flavors from season to season add another reason to return at different times of year.

Restaurant highlights

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  A thoughtfully designed space, from the food to the decorative details

  Thoughtful Interior Details, from Tableware to Decorative Accessories

  "Kushiage Hyotan no Sato" pays attention not only to its food but also to the small details throughout the interior. One particularly eye-catching feature is a skewer holder modeled after a goby fish, with a playful design that naturally draws attention. While retaining its warm, traditional atmosphere, the restaurant also includes thoughtful touches in its tableware and accessories, creating a comfortable space with details that add to the enjoyment of a visit.

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  A calm interior suited to a wide range of occasions

  Freshly Fried Kushiage for Special Occasions

  The restaurant's calm, inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal setting for dates, anniversaries, and gatherings with friends. The kushiage (deep-fried skewers) are fried in rice bran oil for a light taste, with less of the lingering smell and heaviness often associated with fried foods. Each skewer is served fresh from the fryer, one at a time, allowing diners to savor the food at a leisurely pace while enjoying conversation. It's a restaurant that places as much importance on a comfortable dining experience as it does on the food.

Interior

A relaxed setting for lingering over conversation

The comfortable interior offers a relaxed setting for enjoying kushiage and other dishes while sharing conversation with someone special. It suits a variety of occasions, from dates and anniversaries to gatherings with female friends and family meals. The welcoming atmosphere adds to a leisurely meal.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

With the appeal of a hidden gem, this is the kind of place that inspires the thought, "I never knew such a lovely restaurant existed." Each kushiage skewer is fried individually to bring out the qualities of the ingredients and the flavor of freshly fried food. Playful touches also appear in the tableware and accessories, including a skewer holder modeled after a goby fish. "Kushiage Hyotan no Sato" is a restaurant where a deep passion for kushiage is evident throughout.