Located in a building across from Isetan in Shinjuku Sanchome, you will find Shinjuku Tachikichi. This is a tempura skewer restaurant with its main branch in Shinjuku. Since reservations are not accepted, you will have to wait in line. The restaurant is located on the 9th floor of the building, and the elevator does not go up there until the opening time at 5 pm. About 10 minutes before opening, the staff will come down to the elevator, so you can gauge the atmosphere and line up accordingly. With a large number of seats, you should be able to get in on the first round if you are waiting downstairs before opening time. After that, you will have to wait in line in order of arrival, and it is common to wait about 1.5 hours. The system here is all-you-can-eat until you say stop, and the tempura skewers keep coming. The menu includes drinks, rice, onigiri, and miso soup. While you have to pay for each skewer you eat, they are all priced at 200 yen each, making it quite affordable. The speed of service is very fast, even faster than similar restaurants in Osaka. The skewers mainly consist of seafood, with a ratio of about 5 seafood skewers, 3 meat skewers, and 2 vegetable skewers. The batter is slightly crispy and not too heavy, making it easy to eat. The ingredients are mostly standard, but the seasoning and combinations are well thought out, and the sauces like dashi and curry are quite tasty. As you eat more skewers, the quality of ingredients increases, with options like wagyu beef, blowfish, and shirako becoming available after about 20 skewers. It's a challenge to reach this level, but it adds to the fun of enjoying the variety of delicious skewers. So, instead of just filling up on food, you can look forward to more and more delicious options, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy tempura skewers to the fullest.

I visited after several years. They keep serving you until you say stop. I had about 20 skewers and 5 beers for around 7,000 yen. It would have been better if they could slow down the speed of serving a bit. Also, it was difficult to hear which sauce was recommended. This time I was able to enter smoothly, but I'm not sure if I would go out of my way to line up again.

Visit on September 3, 2023. This year, for my husband's birthday, he requested kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers). This restaurant is a place I have been going to since my student days, and when I took my husband there before, he really liked it and wanted to visit again. The restaurant opens at 4:00 PM on Saturdays. Since you can't make reservations, it's best to arrive a little before 4:00 PM to avoid the long line. The restaurant is located on the 9th floor of a building, and there is a staff member waiting on the 1st floor to ask for your name and the number of people in your party before guiding you to the elevator in order. When you reach the 9th floor, you are seated in order of arrival. The interior of the restaurant only has counter seats, with three counters in total. I sat at the leftmost counter, which was an L-shaped counter that seats 9 people. They first confirm if you have any food preferences or allergies. On the table, there are vegetable sticks and various sauces provided. An appetizer was served promptly, with a variety of sauces and salts available for seasoning. The appetizer consisted of tofu with a jelly topping, which was refreshing. The set fee per person is 500 yen, which is quite affordable. Kushikatsu skewers are priced at 200 yen each, with premium skewers available for 400 yen each. You have to inform the staff of your kushikatsu preferences as they are not listed on the menu. The staff will recommend how to eat each skewer when it is served. The restaurant quickly filled up, and by 4:30 PM, it was already full. Those who arrived at that time were told they would have to wait for an hour and a half. By 5:00 PM, there was a long line outside. I couldn't take photos of all the skewers as they were served quickly, but I will list the ones I remember. The skewers were delicious and came with various recommended seasonings. My husband enjoyed them, and here are his thoughts on some of them.

This is a kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant where you can leave it up to the staff until you say stop. All the freshly fried skewers are served at the counter by the staff. The highly recommended item is the asparagus, which is both sweet and delicious. You can also stop midway, get a menu, and choose your favorite skewers. Each skewer costs 200 yen, and the premium ones are 400 yen. This kushikatsu restaurant is affordable and great for dates or work gatherings.

Shinjuku Tachibana, Shinjuku, Shinjuku About 20 years ago, when I was a new employee, a senior colleague who was in charge of training took me out for the first time privately and treated me to dinner at this memorable restaurant. It seems to still be popular. And now, it's my turn to bring my junior colleague here. It's not an all-you-can-eat place, but they keep bringing freshly fried skewers until you say stop. I got so caught up in eating that I forgot to take photos or write down the ingredients. I stopped counting after about 10 skewers and ended up eating 31 in total. I have no sense for taking photos, so they all just look like the same golden fried food in the pictures. Everyone else takes such great photos, but for me, it's just a memo. I had shrimp and shiso rolls, pork fillet, onion, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, Nagoya Cochin chicken, salmon and cheese, escolar, eel, and pike conger. I missed several in between. I could have eaten a little more, but my companion was already full, so I called it quits. As I mentioned at the beginning, it's a memorable place, and I hope it continues to thrive. Thank you for the meal! #ShinjukuTachibana #Tachibana #skewers #friedfood #ShinjukuGourmet #ShinjukuLunch #TokyoGourmet #TokyoLunch

Unfortunately, reservations are not available. The restaurant opens at 5:00, and we arrived just in time at 5:40. We started with a toast of draft beer. The appetizer was chilled tofu with a summer vegetable vinegar jelly topping. Then, we had a stick salad with cabbage for a break. Next, we were served jellyfish and cucumber in vinegar as a palate cleanser. The deep-fried skewers kept coming until we said stop. Among the 40 varieties of skewers, the shrimp with shiso, beef, quail eggs, kelp with roe, mushroom and cheese, pork fillet with tomato and mozzarella in basil sauce were delicious. From the seasonal skewers, the grilled eel, young ayu fish, beef-wrapped myoga, okra with Nagoya Cochin chicken, long green pepper, and asparagus wrapped in meat stood out. The freshly fried skewers were so delicious that we ate them right away, even though they were hot. I have a sensitive tongue, so tears welled up. Despite that, the skewers with various salts and sauces were delicious. My companion was ready to give up, but I requested the seasonal skewers that had not yet been served. Finally, the grilled conger eel skewer with plum sauce arrived. I was delighted with the conger eel, which is one of my favorite foods. We had a total of 19 skewers today. After eating a certain amount, the hot batter sticks to the inside of the upper jaw and becomes a form of training. It stings a bit when touched with the tongue due to the fine breadcrumbs used, which are typical of Kansai-style skewers. There was a woman who ate 88 skewers, she's a black belt in skewers! I'm happy that the wine is reasonably priced. Skewers once in a while are a great treat!

All delicious. Fully satisfied. High ranking for restaurants to visit at night in Shinjuku. ◆Rating Criteria 5.0: The best in each category 4.9~4.5: Worth traveling for this restaurant. 4.4~4.0: Willing to go far, confidently recommend to friends. 3.9~3.8: Will definitely go once a month if within 30 minutes from home. 3.7~3.6: Will put on the revisit list. 3.5~3.4: Will go if looking for a meal and it's nearby. 3.3: Average rating 3.2~3.1: Will go if there are no other restaurants around. 3.0~2.6: Will go if a miracle happens. 2.5~2.0: Will choose convenience store bento. 1.9~1.0: Worst dining experience.

This restaurant does not take phone reservations. You can leave your name and phone number at the reception, and they will call you when your turn is near. I went to a nearby bar for a quick drink while waiting. It was the day before a holiday, so the wait was about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Every skewer was really delicious, and strangely, I didn't feel heavy or bloated the next day. I want to go again with friends who can drink sake and eat a lot.

My parents and I visited as a family. We were told that reservations were not possible, but when we arrived around 6pm on a weekday, we were able to enter without waiting in line. At first, they served us recommended skewers one after another. When we looked at the menu, there were some interesting skewers, so I recommend stopping the recommendations early and ordering what you like.

I always wanted to visit this restaurant. I was curious because it's so cheap. The fact that each skewer is only 200 yen is amazing!! The quality is high. The staff are friendly and we enjoyed our meal. I wonder if they only have counter seats? The interior is fairly spacious. It might be tough for those with young children.

I wanted to eat kushikatsu for the first time in a while, so I visited the famous restaurant Tatsukichi in Shinjuku! First, various sauces and two types of salt were set on the table, along with vegetable sticks, etc.! The kushikatsu, which you can keep ordering until you say stop, starts with shrimp and then moves on to standard skewers, with some unique skewers appearing after around the 10th one! I could have eaten more even after surpassing 20 skewers, but my companion gave up and we paid the bill! Unlike chain kushikatsu restaurants, it was incredibly delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I often go to the Shinjuku restaurant that specializes in assorted deep-fried skewers. It used to be quite crowded, but recently it's been easier to get in, which is nice. Today, I had delicious shrimp with shiso, kombu with roe, and abalone. The kombu with roe was so good that I even had two pieces. The skewers come out faster than before, which is good, but I feel like the service has declined a bit because the old man frying the skewers kept getting my order wrong. Overall, it's affordable, conveniently located, and I'll definitely be back. Thank you for the meal! 🍽️✨

This time, I went to this restaurant that opens at 4 o'clock. When I arrived about 10 minutes early, there was already a line. Luckily, I was able to get in on the first round. The restaurant has a counter-style seating where they fry and serve the skewers right in front of you. The skewers are mostly chef's choice, but you can stop when you're full or order more if you want to try other skewers. They also ask about your preferences, so you don't have to worry about getting something you don't like. This time, we had a total of 13 skewers. We didn't drink much and the total bill for two people was ¥7,000, which seemed reasonable. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice, so I recommend it for a date or special occasion. Thank you for the meal!

I went there after a long time!! I arrived at 6pm on a weekday and only had to wait a few minutes. This is a fast-paced restaurant, so even if you can't make a reservation, it's not a problem. The skewers were as delicious as ever♡♡ I had seconds of my favorites: kelp with children, asparagus, and tomato cheese basil. I think I ate about 25 skewers. I was very satisfied with beer and white wine (from Italy) (*^^*)! Thank you for the meal!! I will definitely go again.

A popular restaurant where you can't make reservations. I went there casually around 6:30 pm on a weekday and only had to wait about 20 minutes to get in, which was lucky. When I sat at the counter, they asked about allergies and preferences, and then automatically served a variety of deep-fried skewers. It started with conch skewers, then there were various options like vegetables, fish, and meat, all of which were delicious! There were different sauces on the table like soy sauce, lemon, salt, and curry-flavored sauce, and they recommended which sauce to try with each skewer. When I was full, I stopped eating, and then paid based on the number of skewers I had eaten. Unfortunately, I had to stop at around 10 skewers, but I wanted to eat more! I definitely want to go back again.

You can visit the restaurant on a Sunday around 5 pm without a reservation, but you may need to wait for about 20 minutes to be seated as it tends to be full. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and has a luxurious feel, making it ideal for a date. After ordering drinks, you will be asked about any ingredients you dislike, and they will continue recommending options until you ask them to stop. Five types of sauces will be served, with guidance on which sauce goes best with each skewer. Vegetables, seafood, and meat are provided in a good balance, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors. If you find something you particularly like, you can order more. It's recommended for occasional indulgence, with around 25 skewers per person at 200 yen each being a good amount.

Ritsuki Shinjuku, which I visited with him over 20 years ago, had changed its location. It was extremely crowded on weekends, and I wonder if it will be busy during Golden Week as well. I assumed a 3-hour wait at 5 p.m., and there was a phone reservation option. Despite the absence of parsley, which was a change from before, all the dishes were delicious. It had been a while since I visited Ritsuki, as the one in Urawa had closed down. Perhaps due to the impact of the coronavirus, the ingredients were more focused on meat after 4 hours of opening, resulting in a negative satisfaction level. As I get older, I prefer dishes that are vegetable-based.

The restaurant has a clean counter and it's hard to make a reservation, so you have to go during business hours and wait for a seat. It's common to wait for about an hour because it's a popular place. Once you are seated, skewers of kushikatsu keep coming out. It's an all-you-can-eat style, so you can keep eating if you're adventurous, or you can stop early and order individual items. The batter is light and crispy, and very delicious. The speed of service is a bit fast, so sometimes women end up with about 3 skewers on their plate because they can't eat the freshly fried ones in one bite. I thought the atmosphere might be a bit stiff, but the staff is friendly and I want to come back to this restaurant.

I have been repeating visits to this place many times! It's always crowded when I visit, so there is usually a wait. I feel like I wait for about 30-60 minutes. I love sitting at the counter and enjoying freshly fried skewers at a reasonable price! The atmosphere is just right, not too formal. I enjoy ordering the chef's choice and eagerly waiting for the next dish to arrive! I think it's a great place for various occasions like dates with your partner or meals with friends!

The restaurant does not take reservations, so you have to visit and write down your name to wait in line. This time, the wait was 1 hour, and the waiting area is small, so they call you near your estimated time. (This time, they forgot about us, but luckily we were called while waiting outside the shop.) The taste is okay.

<Revisit> I visited my favorite tempura skewer restaurant, which only has counter seats. Beer around 650 yen, Grapefruit Sour around 600 yen, Soft drink around 550 yen, Set fee 500 yen x 2 = 1000 yen, Tempura skewers 200 yen x 24 = 4800 yen, Total 7600 yen. As always, the bill was clear and straightforward. This time, I tried the Grapefruit Sour and instantly fell in love with it. It had frozen grapefruit inside, which was a delightful surprise. I will definitely order it again next time. The tempura skewers were all delicious and satisfying, but remember to say "stop" or they will keep coming one after another. For the last drink, you can choose hojicha, but this time I went with plum and kelp tea.