Tabelog ratingKushiage Cuisine de Osaka Fukuoka ten (串揚げ キュイジーヌ･ド･オオサカ 福岡店) elevates the humble Osaka-style deep-fried skewer, or kushikatsu, into a fine-dining experience. Here, the meal is a tasting course where skewers are served one by one until you tell the chef to “stop.” The batter is famously thin and light, a world away from greasy pub fare, and the ingredients are paired with French culinary touches like siphon-brewed dashi and theatrical plating.
Guests consistently praise the creativity and execution. Standout skewers frequently mentioned in reviews include the sweet, succulent kuruma-ebi (prawn), a rich wagyu shatobriand, and a half-cooked quail egg topped with caviar and truffle. The sommelier’s champagne and wine pairings are also a highlight, complementing the seasonal ingredients. The service is polished and attentive, contributing to the upscale atmosphere.
Criticism is rare and minor. Some diners note the price, and a few found the later skewers in a long meal a little heavy. However, for travellers seeking a memorable, high-quality tasting menu, most feel the experience is well worth the cost. Reviewers recently paid from ¥5,500 for the basic stop-style course, with a more extensive seasonal course costing around ¥12,000. Add-on skewers like duck (¥950) are available, and the typical dinner spend is between ¥10,000 and ¥15,000 per person.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Yakuin-Odori Station on the Nanakuma Line.
- Reservations: Recommended. The space is intimate, with only 12 seats, so booking ahead is advisable.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay) and PayPay are accepted. Electronic money is not accepted.
- Seating: There are 4 counter seats and two tables for 4 people each.
- Children: Children of all ages, including babies in strollers, are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid coin-operated parking lots nearby.
- Service Charge: A service charge of ¥500 per person applies.
