01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Served straight from the fryer, the kushiage here arrives with a light, crisp batter that keeps each skewer delicate enough to eat in steady succession. Situated in Horikiri, Katsushika Ward, Kushiage Karari is an unpretentious neighborhood izakaya turning out classic breaded skewers, creative meat-wrapped variations, and drink-friendly side dishes. The skewer selection ranges from quintessential beef cutlet skewers and tender rolled pork loin to crisp lotus root and sweet onion. Skewers wrapped around asparagus, quail egg, or mushrooms and topped with tartar sauce, along with plump red shrimp, offer plenty of substance on every stick.
Easy Sets, Signature Tulip Wings, and Comforting Curry
For an effortless start, the menu offers the Otsukare Set—pairing an omakase selection of 5 skewers with 1 drink of your choice—as well as omakase skewer assortments in 5-, 7-, and 10-piece portions. Beyond the deep-fried skewers, two of the most popular orders are the Yamitsuki Tulip chicken wings dusted with an addictive spicy powder and the deep-fried chicken wings glazed in a house meat sauce. To finish the meal, regular patrons often turn to the curry udon or curry rice, making it an easy place to leave thoroughly full.
The Draft Horikiri Ball and a Relaxed Atmosphere
To drink, the counter offers choices that cut through the richness of fried food, headlined by the Horikiri Ball served in a beer mug, pickled-ginger gari chuhai, Hoppy, and an assortment of shochu. The dining room carries a calm, approachable air, working just as comfortably for solo diners at the counter as it does for family dinners or casual get-togethers with friends. With takeout and storefront pickup available, it is also a practical option for bringing freshly fried skewers home.
