I visited "Kushikatsu Tanaka Asao Store" on February 27th for the second time. About 9 days ago, I visited as well, but this time it was for the all-you-can-eat plan available until 6 pm on weekdays. Reservations are required for up to 15 people per day, and must be made in advance by the day before. I made a reservation online for 2 people from 6 pm. The all-you-can-eat plan for almost all items costs 2780 yen per person, and with the all-you-can-drink option for 1580 yen, which includes a 120-minute alcohol option for 1100 yen per person, it was a bit of a deal. The cover charge of 250 yen is also included. The all-you-can-eat plan started with automatic serving of cabbage, kushikatsu beef, kushikatsu pork, and edamame. After that, kushikatsu is served in sets of 5 pieces per person. Additional orders can be made for 2 items from the a la carte menu. In the end, we ordered kushikatsu 29 times in total for 2 people. However, on average, people eat about 20 pieces for women and 25 pieces for men during an all-you-can-eat kushikatsu session, so it wasn't enough for us. We also ordered some a la carte items that we wanted to try. The must-try items for today were: Tomato (160 yen), Red Pickled Ginger (160 yen), Cod Roe (160 yen), Shiitake Mushroom (160 yen), and Yam (160 yen). We also ordered other items like Fish & Chips (790 yen), Dried Horse Meat (680 yen), Beef Tartare (680 yen), Roast Beef (580 yen), Squid Tempura (580 yen), Beef Tendon (520 yen), Pickled Cucumber with Plum (450 yen), Potato Fries (390 yen), and Edamame (350 yen). We also had 15 drinks in total for 2 people, including Galichu (a type of shochu with a sweet taste), Umeboshi Sour, and Chilled Ame Sour. The bill came out to 7760 yen. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I visited "Kushikatsu Tanaka Asao Branch" on February 18th. It was my first visit to this restaurant. We went for dinner around 10:30 PM, walking there. There were two of us. In the past, I had the impression that this place was good for day drinking, but it seems they are not open during the day on weekends now. There was a time when another branch of the restaurant had a curry shop during lunch hours. As we entered, the kitchen was on the right side, followed by a counter and then an open space with table seating and traditional round chairs. The layout of the restaurant was simple, giving off a casual vibe. We were seated at a table. They offered over 30 types of kushikatsu items, but the drink prices were a bit high. The last order for individual items was in one hour, but for all-you-can-drink it was a bit disappointing that it was limited to 120 minutes. Well, if you drink about 4 alcoholic drinks, you'll get your money's worth, but we decided to order drinks separately. For my first drink, I had a lemon sour. I played a game similar to "Chin-Chin-Pu" and ended up paying double the price for double the amount. It was 900 yen (laughs). For my second drink, I made a mistake and paid more because odd numbers were cheaper with the all-you-can-drink option... The otoshi (table charge) was 250 yen each, and it was shredded cabbage. It was served in a stainless steel bowl, and the staff kindly informed us that refills were free. The cabbage was fresh and refreshing, leaving a good impression. We ordered kushikatsu items such as pork (170 yen each), mochi (180 yen), ham katsu (160 yen), eggplant (130 yen), quail egg (160 yen), and squid (160 yen). The freshly fried kushikatsu was hot and delicious, with a light batter that was not greasy, allowing us to enjoy a good amount. The sauce was not served in traditional containers but in dispensers. I would have liked to try the sauce from the traditional containers. There were original sauce and spicy sauce options, and the original sauce was more delicious. The spicy sauce was not very spicy and had a unique flavor. We also ordered plum cucumbers (450 yen), which had a generous amount of bonito flakes on top, and the sourness of the plum was delightful. We also had "Poteriko" (390 yen), which seems to be a popular menu item at restaurants lately, and a macaroni salad with curry flavor (290 yen). The total bill came to 5,070 yen. Next time, I might try the all-you-can-eat option. Thank you for the meal.

I heard that they have a day with cheap daytime drinking and skewers, so I came. It's been a while since I had skewers, but they feel light. The breading is crispy thanks to the company's efforts. It goes down easily. The skewers are cheap, but the side menu and drinks are a bit pricey. I got a good result in the Chinchirorin game, so I'm happy with that. Thank you for the meal.

[October 2021 Visit] This is my second visit to this restaurant because I have a friend who loves it. Last year, I visited it frequently after the lifting of the state of emergency. It's not exceptionally delicious, but it's excellent for serving kushiage that is not greasy and allows you to eat a lot. The udon and side dishes are just average, so I think it's best to focus on the kushiage. Thank you for the meal♪

In late April, LP felt like eating kushikatsu again and decided to visit the famous Kushikatsu Tanaka that had caught their attention before. They arrived right at the start of dinner time, so the restaurant was empty. The chairs were simple and a bit uncomfortable. Looking at the menu, LP noticed that the prices for the appetizers were relatively high, maybe compared to Osaka. The portion sizes also seemed small for the price. The kushikatsu tasted average, with two types of sauce available – one of which was very spicy. LP didn't enjoy the overly spicy sauce on the kushikatsu. The batter was thin, which LP didn't mind. However, overall, the cost performance was not great. LP had two drinks that day, but if they had more, the bill would easily exceed ten thousand yen for two people. LP doesn't think they will visit this restaurant again. Interestingly, they were the only customers in the restaurant until they left. Overall, LP was not impressed with the experience.

Recently, Masou has become a place to go for a haircut. I finished work early so I came for a haircut. It's been a while since I've been to Masou, so I'll have a drink. When I went to the BM shop, it was unexpectedly closed. Lately, this seems to happen a lot, where if you walk in a group, you are seen as someone to avoid (like not being able to enter a shop or it starts raining, haha). With my motivation to find another shop dwindling, I ended up going to the shop right in front of me... It was "Kushikatsu Tanaka"! I didn't realize they had expanded to this area. It was Saturday evening at 5 pm, and besides the counter, the place was almost full with families. I started with a beer for 399 yen (a refreshing Premium Ale). As usual, I ordered the cabbage for 250 yen (unlimited refills allowed). I also ordered "boiled peanuts with salt" for 290 yen... I don't know why, but I really like these. For the kushikatsu, I ordered onion for 100 yen, white leek for 100 yen, lotus root for 100 yen, beef for 120 yen, and pork for 120 yen. They were all fried to a crispy perfection. I tried white leek for the first time and surprisingly liked it. For my drink, I got a Chinchirorin Highball. You roll two dice, and if it's even, it's half price, odd is a mega size, and if it's a double, it's free... No matter what, the customer doesn't lose (unlike some other places). I rolled the dice and got a double. Today must be my lucky day! I shouldn't waste this luck here though. With my spirits lifted by the lucky roll, I was ready to drink more, but it was time to go home. The bill came to 1,597 yen, a bit awkward... I'll leave it up to the judgment of those reading this. Until I left, there were always customers waiting outside the door, a popular spot. There are plenty of other good restaurants in Masou, I should explore more. Thank you for the meal.

The place is located in Asao, along the Tsubokawa-dori street in Nishi 5-chome. It's across the road from the Aeon Asao store. There is no parking available. It's more of a drinking place than a skewer restaurant. It seems like many people make reservations in advance, especially for the all-you-can-eat option. We ordered a Shandy Gaff, Akatama Sour, Oolong tea, beef tendon, katsu udon, skewers including lotus root, pickled ginger, pork liver cutlet, quail, beef and asparagus, garlic, shishito peppers, yam, chicken wings, ginkgo nuts, and boiled eggs. We couldn't finish all the skewers and ended up taking some home. We were stuffed after eating with drinks and udon. Although I'm not good with alcohol, the Akatama Sour was easy to drink and dangerously good. I enjoyed the lotus root, pork liver cutlet, asparagus, and beef skewers. The beef tendon and katsu udon were okay. The variety of single dishes was tempting, but it was hard to enjoy them alongside the skewers due to the limited stomach space. We were rushed to finish within the one-hour time limit between reservations. I wished we could have eaten slowly without worrying about the time. (All-you-can-eat is not for me~)

Oh no! I accidentally deleted all the photos I took at this restaurant, except for one that I had posted on social media. It was the end of the year, and most of our friends were feeling sick, so our year-end party was almost a complete disaster. Feeling sad, I invited my husband to have a year-end party just the two of us, and we took a taxi to this place. It was the party season, so I called ahead to make a reservation and they said they had space available. The restaurant was almost full, but we were able to choose between sitting at the counter or a table. We chose the counter. We ordered mainly skewers - beef cutlet, mini tomato, pickled ginger, shiitake mushrooms, nagaimo lotus root, eggplant, pork, ham cutlet, quail eggs, rice cake, cheese, and asparagus, I think. The freshly fried skewers were delicious, crispy and easy to eat. The sauce was not too strong, so we enjoyed dipping generously. We also ordered pickled cucumbers to refresh our palates, and stir-fried hormone and chicken wing drumstick tempura. My husband had two beers and a Tanaka no Moto sour drink. The sour drink tasted like ramune soda. The hormone stir-fry had a strong sesame scent, which I didn't particularly like, but my husband enjoyed it and almost finished it by himself. The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and energetic. However, the atmosphere was not very relaxing, as it was quite noisy with middle-aged groups getting sick in the restroom or needing help outside. We didn't want to witness that, so we quickly finished our meal and left. It cost us around 7,000 yen for the two of us. Though our year-end party ended quickly, we were satisfied with the delicious skewers we had. Thank you for the meal.

The final stop of my drinking spree was at Kushikatsu Tanaka, which I had been curious about for a while. The bright and clean interior of the restaurant, as well as the friendly and energetic staff, caught my attention. I started off with Akadama Punch and Garlic Shochu, followed by Mega Highball, Cucumber Sour, and Cold Sweet Sour. The Cucumber Sour caught my eye, and I couldn't resist ordering it. It's just cucumber in a sour drink, so give it a try! I also signed up for their LINE membership on the spot to get all kushikatsu items for only 100 yen each. I ordered items like lotus root, pickled ginger, yam, pork with shiso leaf, deep-fried liver, asparagus, quail egg, beef skewer, cheese, and oyster. Everything was freshly fried, not greasy at all, and perfect for snacking. I also tried their curry-flavored macaroni salad, which was delicious. I ended my meal with katsu udon, which had a gentle bonito broth. By the time it was close to 7 pm, the restaurant was bustling with customers. I was happy to see that they are open for lunch as well. I'll definitely be back for their next promotion offering a free kushikatsu item with LINE membership!

A comedian with a hangover tried the Kansai specialty dish of beef and kelp in Sakaiminato, known for its fishing industry. The dish consisted of kelp with plenty of beef on top of tofu. It was a simple and delicious taste of Osaka. They enjoyed it with sake. However, they later visited another restaurant but the quality was so bad that they couldn't even write a review. They were disappointed and couldn't hold back their tears.

Finally, the day has come - authentic Osaka kushikatsu has made its first appearance in Sapporo. By the way, people in Osaka do not eat kushikatsu on a daily basis, it is more of a tourist industry near Tsutenkaku. Just so you know, "kushiage" and "kushikatsu" are different dishes in Hokkaido, even though they may seem similar. Kushikatsu has a long history in Sapporo, with Chisato-san being very famous. However, this is the first time that authentic Osaka kushikatsu has arrived in Sapporo. Many reviewers have tried it, but how many can actually distinguish between the similar yet different kushikatsu in Sapporo and the authentic one from Osaka? It seems like no one has been able to do so yet, which is a bit disappointing. It may be difficult for amateurs to notice the difference, but it's a bit sad to think about.

567 set red pickled ginger (￣∇￣) ===========

I made a reservation in advance and arrived at 9:00. I was pleasantly seated. I recommend making a reservation before going. We ordered kushikatsu such as ginkgo, beef, and cheese, along with Kansai-style sake with ginger and Mizuame, peach cocktails, umekyuri, and taro with plum flavor. The kushikatsu was on sale for 100 yen each, so it cost around 1500 yen per person. It's cheap! You can have unlimited cabbage refills to enjoy with the sauce. The atmosphere is lively and fun, with Kansai-style hospitality like rolling dice to get discounts on drinks or having to pay double, and everyone cheering on a customer making their own soft-serve ice cream. The staff is very energetic and may leave you feeling left behind. It's not really a place for couples on a date, but more for friends to have a good time together. It's too lively for those who don't have a tolerance for such an atmosphere. In addition to the main kushikatsu, there are other Kansai specialties on the menu, adding to the ambiance. Be sure to order the beef and cheese kushikatsu. The sweet and savory sauce goes well with as many skewers as you want. Why not spend the night drinking in the nostalgic atmosphere of the restaurant? Thank you for the meal. I will visit again!

I peeked in briefly and saw that the final hours had calmed down. The counter was empty, so I decided to have a quick third round at the counter by myself in the middle of the night. In Osaka, there are many popular kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) places, but many of them have a two-dip rule which I'm not a fan of, so I didn't feel like going. However, after watching "Cambria Palace" the other day, I added a place to my list that I wanted to visit. It's a casual kushikatsu restaurant where I would definitely want to go back for more. They have a lot of side menu options too. The smoked horse meat called "saiboshi" is actually pretty good. Since it's my third stop and I'm alone, the portions are quite large... maybe I'll gradually try out some other menu items.

Sapporo City Kita-ku, this is Kushikatsu Tanaka Asao branch. It's located right next to Asao Station, exit 5 of the Namboku Line subway. Lately, places like Debu Pan and Zangi-ya have been opening up in the Asao area and it's getting lively. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is bright and welcoming. I ordered various types of kushikatsu and side dishes. It was a bit of a hassle to cook the takoyaki myself, but overall everything was delicious. The freshly fried kushikatsu was crispy and tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Recently, there have been more kushikatsu restaurants in Sapporo, right? It might surpass Osaka soon, haha. Even Asahikawa has a new opening, "Kushikatsu Tanaka." Until now, when it came to kushikatsu in Asahikawa, it was always "BILLY-ken." From May 30th to June 5th, beer was only 199 yen, and I wasn't planning on going in, but as I passed by the front of the store, I was drawn in and before I knew it, I was inside (^^;; It happens, right? haha When I entered at 5:20 pm on a weekday, more than half of the restaurant was already filled. 30 minutes later, it was completely full. I was surprised that there are people in Asahikawa who start drinking this early, haha. I usually drink alone, but since the counter was full, I was seated at a table for two. Of course, I ordered the Open Memorial Premium Malt beer for 199 yen (regular price is 399 yen) as a drink. The appetizer was cabbage with kushikatsu sauce for 250 yen. I also ordered macaroni salad for 290 yen. It was curry flavored and had a generous portion, perfect for beer snacks (^^) While waiting for the kushikatsu to arrive, I nibbled on the cabbage appetizer. The kushikatsu items I ordered were ham katsu for 120 yen, lotus root for 100 yen, ginkgo for 100 yen, chicken wings for 120 yen, and tsukune for 120 yen (prices excluding tax). The kushikatsu items were served hot and fresh, and all of them were delicious! Just by eating these five sticks, did I already get full? Is it because of my age? haha Kushikatsu and cabbage go so well together, right? Can't have one without the other, haha. I didn't order seconds but left some food uneaten. I forgot to eat the corn that I wanted to, oops (^^;; "Debupan" also opened nearby in Asahikawa (^^)b Time spent: 30 minutes Amount paid: 1347 yen

On the way back from a delicious bakery in Asao, I remembered this place and decided to visit. The interior of the restaurant is small, with all tables occupied. Luckily, I was seated at the counter without much of a wait. The curry-flavored macaroni salad was delicious and served cold. The oolong tea was generously poured, almost overflowing. The cabbage appetizer was served with salt, takoyaki sauce, and spicy sauce - the spicy sauce was really hot! I tried to figure out how to eat it. The drinks arrived quickly, but the skewers were delayed. The grilled beef tongue with sauce that I ordered later actually arrived before the skewers. The beef tongue was quite tough, making it hard to chew. When I inquired about the skewers, it turned out the staff had mistakenly given them to another table. Finally, when the skewers arrived, they were crispy on the outside and delicious, especially the pork with shiso. Due to a toothache, I had to stop eating at this point.

The other day, a kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant opened near Asao Station. The staff seemed well-prepared for the opening, and there were discounts on drinks initially, causing long lines. I called to see if they were taking reservations yet, but they mentioned they were not. I gave my name and number of people to a staff member, and after a short wait, we were seated at the counter. We decided to go for the all-you-can-drink option and started with two beers each. We ordered various kushikatsu skewers like pork, fish, corn, ginger, lotus root, onion, and shrimp. We also ordered homemade takoyaki and water eggplant. The staff were still getting used to things, but the central staff seemed to be doing their best. We also tried our hand at making takoyaki on a portable gas stove provided at the counter. The kushikatsu skewers were delicious, with a light and crispy batter. We enjoyed them with a lightly sweet sauce. We then moved on to highball cocktails and finally tried the takoyaki, which was piping hot and delicious. Overall, the bill came out to around 3500 yen per person, which seemed reasonable for the quality and quantity of food and drinks. It may not be a place we visit often due to the heavy fried food, but it's a nice spot for an occasional treat. The restaurant was bustling with young customers, and the staff were working hard. All in all, a good experience.

This shop is located near Aso Station on the subway. I have been here once shortly after it opened, but unfortunately it was full at that time so I couldn't dine in. This time, I ordered the Kushiage Tanaka Bento (800 yen) for takeout. The bento included skewers of beef, pork, shrimp, ham katsu, lotus root, and quail eggs, along with rice, seasoned egg, sweet and sour pickled ginger, and furikake. Although the combination is slightly different, a set of 5 kushiage skewers is 720 yen (see image), so the bento is a better deal. Sweet and sour pickled ginger is common as a palate cleanser for sushi, but it's a bit unusual for a bento. I haven't been to many kushiage shops, but is sweet and sour pickled ginger the usual palate cleanser for kushiage? The bento had a good amount of food for the price and was quite delicious. I might try it again next time. I also want to dine in someday. Thank you for the meal☆

Photo and memo only. Rice, fried chicken, seasoned soft-boiled egg, sweet and sour ginger pickles, furikake (550 yen).