Kushikatsu Wakana
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A lively kushiage izakaya just steps from Nogata Station, specializing in deep-fried skewers prepared to order in a warm, casual atmosphere. The small shop brings a friendly neighborhood feel with a solid lineup of kushikatsu and izakaya drinking food, making it a go-to for an affordable weeknight dinner or casual drinks.
Address
6-4-1 Nogata, Nakano City, Tokyo 165-0027
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Contacts
Hours
Today
Opens soon17:00 – 23:30
Monday
17:00 – 23:30
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:30
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
17:00 – 23:30
Saturday
17:00 – 23:30
Sunday
17:00 – 23:30
Features
Walk-in onlyCash onlyKushiage (deep-fried skewers)Casual neighborhood izakaya
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Menu
* The menu was scanned by a user, not uploaded by the owner. There may be inaccuracies.
Kushikatsu (Deep-Fried Skewers)
Side Dishes
Finishing Dishes
Drinks
Kushikatsu (Deep-Fried Skewers)
Beef Katsu Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of tender beef coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs. A classic kushiage staple.
Pork Tenderloin Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of lean pork tenderloin. Juicy inside with a light crispy coating.
Pork Belly Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of fatty pork belly. Rich and satisfying.
White Offal (Tripe) Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of cleaned white tripe. A neighborhood izakaya specialty.
Fried Shrimp Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of plump shrimp. Crispy batter with juicy shrimp inside.
Quail Egg Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of quail eggs. Bite-sized and delicate.
Ham Katsu Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of ham in crispy breadcrumbs. A retro Japanese izakaya classic.
Shiitake Mushroom Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of whole shiitake mushroom. Earthy flavor with a meaty texture.
Shishito Pepper Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of shishito peppers. Mildly spicy and blistered.
Lotus Root Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of crunchy lotus root slices.
Asparagus Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of asparagus. Crispy outside, tender inside.
Cheese Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of melty cheese in crispy breadcrumbs.
Konjac Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of firm konjac. Chewy texture with light coating.
Beef Tendon Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of slow-cooked beef tendon. Gelatinous and richly flavored.
Chicken Skewer
Deep-fried skewer of chicken. Juicy and straightforward.
Side Dishes
Dote-yaki (Beef Tendon in Miso)
Slow-simmered beef tendon in rich sweet miso sauce. A warming, deeply savory Osaka-style dish.
Potato Salad
Japanese-style creamy potato salad. A comforting izakaya staple.
White Liver Sashimi
Sliced white chicken liver served as sashimi. A specialty of the house.
Dried Squid Tempura
Tempura of dried squid strips. Crispy with concentrated squid flavor.
Infinite Peppers
Stir-fried green peppers seasoned in savory soy-based sauce. A classic low-cost izakaya side.
Offal Stew (Motsu-ni)
Simmered pork offal in a savory-sweet miso and soy broth. Rich and comforting.
Medium-Fatty Tuna Sashimi
Fresh slices of medium-fatty tuna (chu-toro) served as sashimi.
Finishing Dishes
Kasu Udon
Udon noodle soup made with kasu (leavings from oil frying). A classic Osaka-style finishing dish with deep, rich broth.
Curry Rice
Japanese curry rice. A popular finishing dish, ordered frequently by regulars.
Drinks
Beer
Draft or bottled beer.
Hoppy
Hoppy, a low-alcohol beer-flavored mixer popular at traditional izakaya.
Highball
Whiskey highball — whiskey with soda water.
Sake
Japanese rice wine.
Shochu
Japanese distilled spirit.