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About this place
Relaxing over skewers with a cold drink is at the heart of the izakaya experience. Set in Ikegami, Ota Ward, Kushinosuke centers its menu around a variety of yakitori skewers that can be ordered from just 1 stick, complemented by rotating daily small plates and a well-curated drinks list.
Tare and Salt Skewers Beside Comforting Pub Fare
The skewer selection spans staple cuts like thigh, negima, neck (seseri), and tail (bonjiri) through to specialty cuts such as hearts and cartilage, as well as meatball-stuffed bell peppers, all prepared with your choice of tare glaze or salt. Diners undecided on where to start can opt for a skewer platter of 3 or 5 pieces. The kitchen also grills seasonal vegetables like nagaimo yam, shiitake, and enoki wrapped in meat, alongside varied small plates such as slow-simmered stews, sushi-style tamagoyaki omelet, and pickled ginger with fresh tomatoes.
From Daily Fish Dishes to Satisfying Rice Finishes
Beyond chicken skewers, the restaurant regularly features fresh seafood including blackfin seabass and bigfin reef squid served with grilled tentacles, alongside limited dishes like chicken yudofu and fried cutlets with plum and shiso herb. To round out the meal, diners can choose from seasoned chicken rice or dipping rice paired with minced chicken and egg, ensuring a satisfying meal from start to finish.
The beverage lineup covers draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle, and assorted spirits suited for lingering over small plates. With counter seating and tables available, Kushinosuke works just as comfortably for a relaxed solo dinner as it does for catching up with friends over drinks.
