Kushikatsu Tanaka Nakai
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Kushikatsu Tanaka Nakai is a branch of Japan's beloved kushikatsu chain, bringing the iconic Osaka-style deep-fried skewer experience to the Nakai neighborhood. The warm, casual interior typical of the chain — with wood paneling and communal table seating — creates a friendly izakaya atmosphere perfect for groups, families, and after-work gatherings. The signature rule: no double-dipping in the shared sauce. Skewers cover everything from premium beef and pork to seasonal vegetables and seafood, paired with draft beer, highballs, and affordable all-you-can-drink plans.
Address
Japan, 〒161-0032 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nakaochiai, 1-chōme−20−１５ フロント中井 1階
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Features
Non-smoking (check store)Credit cards acceptedCasual chain izakaya, lively & friendlyGroup dining, families, after-workA la carte + all-you-can-drink plansOsaka-style kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers)Draft beer, highball, sake, all-you-can-drinkKushikatsu Tanaka nationwide chainKids friendly
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Menu
* The menu was scanned by a user, not uploaded by the owner. There may be inaccuracies.
Kushikatsu – Meat & Chicken
Kushikatsu – Seafood
Kushikatsu – Vegetables & Cheese
Side Dishes & Snacks
Drinks
Kushikatsu – Meat & Chicken
Beef skewer
Tender beef cube coated in a light, crispy panko batter and deep-fried. The classic kushikatsu skewer.
¥165
Pork skewer
Juicy pork coated in panko batter and deep-fried to a golden crisp.
¥110
Chicken thigh skewer
Boneless chicken thigh, coated in panko and fried — tender and flavorful.
¥110
Sausage skewer
Juicy pork sausage deep-fried in light panko batter, slightly smoky and satisfying.
¥110
Pork belly skewer
Fatty, flavorful pork belly slice battered and fried until crispy outside.
¥132
Ham skewer
Thin-sliced ham coated in crispy panko batter, simple and crowd-pleasing.
¥110
Offal skewer (hormone)
Japanese-style pork or beef offal (hormone) deep-fried in batter, with a chewy, rich bite.
¥132
Kushikatsu – Seafood
Shrimp skewer
Whole shrimp battered and deep-fried, crispy outside with a juicy, sweet interior.
¥165
Squid skewer
Tender squid piece in light panko batter, fried to a golden crisp.
¥132
Scallop skewer
Sweet sea scallop coated in panko and deep-fried, delicate and juicy.
¥220
Octopus skewer
Bite-sized octopus in crispy batter — chewy with a pleasant oceanic flavor.
¥132
White fish skewer
Light white fish fillet battered and fried, mild and flaky inside.
¥132
Kushikatsu – Vegetables & Cheese
Onion skewer
Sweet onion coated in panko batter and deep-fried until caramelized and tender.
¥110
Asparagus skewer
Fresh asparagus spear in light batter, fried to preserve crunch and green flavor.
¥110
Quail egg skewer
Soft-boiled quail eggs coated in panko batter and fried until crispy — rich and bite-sized.
¥110
King oyster mushroom skewer
Meaty king oyster mushroom (eringi) in panko batter, earthy and satisfying.
¥110
Cheese skewer
Gooey melted cheese wrapped in batter and deep-fried — crispy outside with a stretchy, creamy center.
¥132
Shiso & cheese skewer
Cheese and fragrant shiso leaf wrapped and deep-fried, with a refreshing herbal note.
¥132
Potato skewer
Tender potato chunk battered and fried — hearty, comforting, and simple.
¥110
Eggplant skewer
Soft eggplant in crispy panko batter, silky and mild inside.
¥110
Side Dishes & Snacks
Raw cabbage with dipping sauce
Fresh raw cabbage leaves served with Kushikatsu Tanaka's house sauce for dipping — the no-double-dip sauce!
¥209
Japanese potato salad
Creamy Japanese-style potato salad with ham, cucumber, and carrot.
¥363
Edamame
Lightly salted steamed young soybeans, a classic izakaya snack.
¥363
Karaage fried chicken
Crispy Japanese-style deep-fried chicken marinated in soy and ginger.
¥528
Kushikatsu dipping sauce
Tangy Worcestershire-based sauce for dipping skewers. Note: do not dip twice!
¥Included
Green salad
Fresh mixed greens with house dressing.
¥363
Miso soup
Traditional Japanese miso soup with tofu and wakame.
¥220
Drinks
Draft beer (medium)
Chilled draft beer, medium size. Crisp and refreshing — the classic kushikatsu pairing.
¥572
Whisky highball
Japanese whisky diluted with soda water, served tall and icy.
¥418
Lemon sour (shochu & soda)
Shochu mixed with soda and fresh lemon juice, refreshing and mildly alcoholic.
¥418
Sake (cold)
Chilled Japanese sake served in a tokkuri carafe.
¥~¥550
Plum wine soda
Sweet Japanese plum wine (umeshu) mixed with soda, fruity and lightly fizzy.
¥418
All-you-can-drink plan
90-minute all-you-can-drink plan covering draft beer, highball, lemon sour, soft drinks, and more.
¥1,298
Soft drinks
Oolong tea, orange juice, cola, ginger ale, and other non-alcoholic options.
¥~¥297