Written by Jane Pipkin

A no-frills but delicious kushikatsu izakaya inside Aji-no-Kouji (Flavor Alley), at Shin-Osaka Station.

What’s Kushiya?

Outside of Kushiya (Shin-Osaka Station)
Photo by Jane Pipkin

Kushiya differentiates itself by using an original oil blend — made from several types of vegetable oils — to fry its kushikatsu. The chefs make all of the skewers freshly on the day, using seasonal vegetables.

As well as kushikatsu, the izakaya also serves other Osaka favorites like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. However, where it really shines is in its affordable teishoku (set) meals.

We chose the tuna-bowl set from a solid selection that included the chain’s famous kushikatsu. It came with udon, kushikatsu, and a small serving of pickles — all for ¥980.

If you are wanting to order separate items, prices start from ¥100 for individual pieces of kushikatsu. Drinks include beers, highballs, and sours, and start from ¥500.

What to know before you visit Kushiya

Do you need reservations for Kushiya?

No, but keep in mind that it is often full during lunchtime.

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Kushikatsu
Osaka
串や（串かつ居酒屋）
1F JR Tokai Shin-Osaka Station, 5−16−1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka
Map
06-6886-0948
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Sun
Cash & Credit Cards
Dine-in
Official site
  • 55 m from Shin-Ōsaka Station Tōkaido ShinkansenSanyo ShinkansenJR Kyoto Line (A46)Midōsuji Line (M13)
  • 0.8 km from Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station Midōsuji Line (M14)
  • 0.8 km from Higashi-Yodogawa Station JR Kyoto Line (A45)

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