Kushi KING

When you crave an unpretentious evening accompanied by freshly grilled skewers, Kushi KING makes an easy destination. The menu features classic chicken skewers such as kawa (skin), kimo (liver), sunagimo (gizzard), nankotsu (cartilage), and negima (chicken and scallion), alongside reasonably priced pork skewers including pork belly and shiro. Creative options like chicken tenderloin with wasabi, ume shiso tenderloin wraps, and tsukune meatballs with cheese allow you to assemble a custom lineup alongside drinks.

Beyond the skewers, the izakaya's array of standalone dishes adds considerable appeal. Freshly fried, generously cut chicken karaage, seared white liver (shiro-rebateki), melting boiled tofu, and deep-fried yam tatsuta-age with salted squid entrails (shiokara) and butter enrich the table. Blackboards occasionally list seasonal features and inventive daily specials, offering something fresh on repeat visits.

The beverage lineup covers draft beer and highballs as well as assorted sours, house sangria, and bottled shochu, making it equally welcoming for a lingering drinking session. For a hearty conclusion, rice and noodle dishes such as chicken soup, yakitori rice bowls, and chicken ramen ensure a satisfying finish.

Open from late afternoon into the late-night hours in Sugamo, the venue accommodates solo diners dropping by the counter as easily as casual gatherings among friends, all set against a warm and relaxed backdrop.