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Kushikatsu Tanaka Higashiginza

Osaka Specialty Menu featuring Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), Kasu Udon, and DIY table-cooked dishes like Takoyaki. A lively Izakaya experience.

This is a casual Izakaya (Japanese pub) specializing in Osaka street food. The menu highlights 'Kushikatsu' (skewers), which are dipped in sauce before eating. Remember the golden rule: No double dipping!

Osaka Specialty

Traditional flavors and famous dishes from Osaka.

Beef Sinew Stewed in Miso
Doteyaki.
Beef tendons slowly simmered in a sweet and savory white miso sauce. The texture is soft and gelatinous, rich in umami. A classic Osaka starter that pairs perfectly with beer.
¥520 ≈ $3.00
Omelet with Leek & Cheese
Cheesy Tonpeiyaki style.
A savory Japanese omelet filled with plenty of green onions and melted cheese. Topped with mayonnaise and sauce. Fluffy, creamy, and savory.
¥520 ≈ $3.00
Smoked Horse Meat
Saiboshi.
Cured and smoked horse meat, similar to jerky but softer. Smoky, salty, and lean. Often eaten with a dab of ginger or garlic soy sauce.
¥620 ≈ $4.00
Kasu Udon
Udon Noodles with fried beef offals. Tanaka's Commitment.
Japanese thick wheat noodles in a dashi broth flavored with 'Abura-kasu' (deep-fried beef intestines). The offal adds a rich, distinct fatty savory flavor to the soup.
¥870~ ≈ $6.00
Small Kasu Udon
Small Udon Noodles with Beef Offals.
A half-size portion of the signature Kasu Udon. Perfect for finishing a meal.
¥380 ≈ $2.00
Simmered Beef & Tofu
Niku-dofu.
Thinly sliced beef and tofu simmered in a sweet soy sauce based broth. A comforting, savory stew dish.
¥520 ≈ $3.00
Do-it-yourself Octopus Dumplings
Self Made Takoyaki. Make it yourself at the table.
Osaka's famous octopus balls that you cook yourself at the table using a hot plate. Batter filled with octopus chunks. Fun to make and eat piping hot.
¥430~ ≈ $3.00
Pork Hot Pot
Chiriton nabe.
A spicy pork hot pot served on a portable stove. Contains pork slices, vegetables, and a flavorful spicy broth.
¥1,580~ ≈ $10.00
Soft Ice Cream
Soft serve. Self Made.
Creamy soft serve ice cream that you dispense yourself. Sweet and refreshing dessert.
¥270 ≈ $2.00

Quick-serve dishes

Edamame
Boiled young soybeans in the pod, lightly salted. Pop the beans out of the pod to eat.
¥300 ≈ $2.00
Chilled Tofu
Fresh cold tofu served with simple toppings like ginger and green onion. Pour soy sauce over it to enjoy. Light and refreshing.
¥260 ≈ $2.00
Curry Flavored Macaroni Salad
Creamy macaroni salad with a hint of curry powder spice. A popular side dish in Japanese pubs.
¥300 ≈ $2.00
Solt pickled japanese shallots
Rakkyo. Pickled scallion bulbs. Crunchy, slightly sweet and sour vinegar flavor. Used as a palate cleanser.
¥290 ≈ $2.00
Whelk Kimchi
Chewy whelk (sea snail) meat mixed with spicy kimchi. A great appetizer for drinking.
¥440 ≈ $3.00
Miso and Cucumber
Fresh cucumber sticks served with a side of savory miso paste for dipping. Crisp and cooling.
¥300 ≈ $2.00
Cucumbers With Plum
Cucumbers dressed with sour plum (Ume) paste. Tart and refreshing.
¥400 ≈ $3.00
Poterico
Calbee. Potato Snack.
A fried potato snack similar to potato sticks, served hot. Crispy and salty.
¥350 ≈ $2.00

A la carte dish

Potato Salad
Suribachi (Mortar) style.
Japanese potato salad with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and mayonnaise. Often served with a pestle to mash it to your preferred consistency.
¥500 ≈ $3.00
Sauteed Octopus Sausage
Red wieners cut to look like octopuses and pan-fried. A nostalgic and fun bento-style side dish.
¥350 ≈ $2.00
Uncured Ham Yukhoe
Raw ham prepared tartare-style (Yukhoe) with egg yolk and sauce. Rich and savory.
¥620 ≈ $4.00
French Fries
Classic deep-fried potato sticks.
¥400 ≈ $3.00
Squid Tempura with Seaweed
Squid fried in a tempura batter flavored with dried green seaweed (aonori). Aromatic and chewy.
¥520 ≈ $3.00
Fried Chicken Drumettes
Tulip shape.
Chicken wing drumettes prepared so the meat is pushed to one end (tulip style) and fried crisp. Easy to hold and eat.
¥390~ ≈ $2.00
Fried Noodles with Tanaka's Special Sauce
Yakisoba.
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and savory sauce. A classic festival and street food dish.
¥620 ≈ $4.00
Original Riceball
Self Made DIY. Tanaka's Onigiri.
Ingredients provided for you to mix and shape your own seasoned rice ball.
¥520 ≈ $3.00
White Rice
Steamed white rice.
¥290 ≈ $2.00
Udon Noodles for Kids
A mild udon noodle soup portioned specifically for children.
¥290 ≈ $2.00

Assorted cutlets on skewers

Kushikatsu Sets.

Assorted 5 Staple Skewers
Beef, Pork, Onion, Lotus Root, and Shrimp.
A curated set of the 5 most popular deep-fried skewers. Good for a first-time tasting.
¥800 ≈ $5.00
Assorted 8 Staple Skewers
Beef, Pork, Onion, Lotus Root, Shrimp, Quail Egg, Red Pickled Ginger and Asparagus.
A larger variety set of 8 deep-fried skewers including vegetables and meats.
¥1,370 ≈ $9.00

Meat Skewers

Pork
Deep fried pork skewer.
¥170 ≈ $1.00
Beef
Deep fried beef skewer.
¥180 ≈ $1.00
Chicken Breast
Deep fried chicken breast skewer.
¥140 ≈ $1.00
Ham
Deep fried ham skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Pork Tenderloin
Deep fried pork tenderloin (filet) skewer.
¥180 ≈ $1.00
Lamb
Deep fried lamb skewer.
¥230 ≈ $1.00

Sea food Skewers

Special Shrimp
Premium deep fried shrimp skewer.
¥310 ≈ $2.00
Whelk
Deep fried whelk (sea snail) skewer.
¥250 ≈ $2.00
Horse Mackerel
Deep fried horse mackerel (aji) skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Sand Borer
Deep fried kisu fish skewer.
¥230 ≈ $1.00
Cod Roe
Deep fried cod roe (tarako) skewer.
¥140 ≈ $1.00
Shrimp
Deep fried standard shrimp skewer.
¥230 ≈ $1.00

Vegetable Skewers

Lotus Root
Deep fried crunchy lotus root skewer.
¥110 ≈ $1.00
Onion
Deep fried onion skewer.
¥110 ≈ $1.00
Potato
Deep fried potato skewer.
¥130 ≈ $1.00
Red Pickled Ginger
Deep fried beni-shoga (pickled ginger) skewer. Sour and spicy.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Eggplant
Deep fried eggplant skewer.
¥140 ≈ $1.00
Japanese Yam
Deep fried mountain yam skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Garlic
Deep fried whole garlic clove skewer.
¥130 ≈ $1.00
Asparagus
Deep fried whole asparagus spear skewer.
¥250 ≈ $2.00
Shiitake Mushrooms
Deep fried shiitake mushroom skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Tomato
Deep fried cherry tomato skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00

Other Skewers

Octopus-shaped Sausage
Deep fried red wiener sausage skewer.
¥70 ≈ $0.00
Chicken meatball with cartilage
Deep fried Tsukune (chicken meatball) skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Quail Egg
Deep fried quail egg skewer.
¥160 ≈ $1.00
Cheese
Deep fried cheese skewer. Melty inside.
¥230 ≈ $1.00
Rice Cake
Deep fried mochi skewer. Chewy and sticky.
¥180 ≈ $1.00

Mixed Skewers

Pork with Shiso
Pork wrapped in aromatic shiso (perilla) leaf and deep fried.
¥200 ≈ $1.00
Chicken Tenderloin with Plum Shiso
Chicken with sour plum paste and shiso leaf, deep fried.
¥200 ≈ $1.00
Chicken Tenderloin with Wasabi
Chicken with wasabi flavor, deep fried.
¥200 ≈ $1.00
Asparagus Rolls with Pork
Asparagus wrapped in thin pork belly and deep fried.
¥310 ≈ $2.00

Dessert Skewers

Cookies & Cream
Deep fried chocolate sandwich cookie. Sweet and melty.
¥110 ≈ $1.00
Banana
Deep fried banana skewer. Warm and sweet.
¥110 ≈ $1.00

Drinks

Chinchirorin Dice Game available for highballs and sours!

Jim Beam Highball
Chinchirorin Dice Game compatible.
Whisky and soda. Crisp and refreshing. Ask about the dice game to potentially get it for free, half price, or double size/price.
¥420 ≈ $3.00
Jim Beam Apple Highball
Highball with a hint of apple flavor.
¥450 ≈ $3.00
Kaku Highball
Made with Suntory Kaku whisky. The standard Japanese highball taste.
¥450 ≈ $3.00
Sui Gin & Soda
Japanese Gin (Sui) mixed with soda. Refreshing herbal notes.
¥460 ≈ $3.00
Lemon Sour
Standard / Very Sour / Tanaka no Moto.
Shochu mixed with lemon juice and soda. A very popular Izakaya drink.
¥450 ≈ $3.00
The Premium Malt's (Kaoru Ale)
Kamiawa Draft Beer.
Premium Japanese draft beer with a rich floral aroma and creamy foam.
¥500 ≈ $3.00

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