Best Deep-fried foods in Japan

Deep-fried foods in Japan

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

1Tokyo Tonkatsu Gabuu

Ueno Okachimachi Sta. 98m / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Deep-fried foods

Just a 2-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station! You'll never go back to ordinary tonkatsu. Enjoy unlimited refills of rice cooked in a feather pot!

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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2Tempura Akimitsu

Asakusa Sta. 184m / Tempura, Deep-fried foods

3.45

430

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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3Yanosuke

Naka Meguro Sta. 286m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Deep-fried foods

Enjoy kappo-quality Japanese cuisine at an affordable price in this casual izakaya, just a 5-minute walk from Nakameguro.

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Soba Masami Honpo

Nagano Sta. 150m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Deep-fried foods

3.38

76

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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5Karinto

Gotanda Sta. 347m / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Deep-fried foods

Experience the delicious kushi katsu crafted by a rising star chef who has earned a Bib Gourmand at Gotanda Station.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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6Fukuda Ya

Toyosu Sta. 156m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Deep-fried foods

【Banquet Specials Available】Private reservations for up to 65 guests! Enjoy fresh seafood from Toyosu and a wide selection of Japanese sake to your heart's content!

3.27

95

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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7Sushi Uogashi Nihon Ichi Asakusa bashi ten

Asakusabashi Sta. 104m / Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Deep-fried foods

*Reservation required* Lunch sushi kaiseki is now available! Please make your reservations early.

3.08

171

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

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8Fukuroya

Tennoji Ekimae Sta. 125m / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Deep-fried foods

A 3-Minute Walk from Abeno Station! Enjoy Kushiage while being watched over by the owner's handmade demon sculptures.

3.26

119

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
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9Arai Zushi Sohonten

Tachikawa Kita Sta. 88m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Deep-fried foods

3.44

282

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Wakaura Shokudo

Kimiidera Sta. 2462m / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Deep-fried foods

3.42

217

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Kushi Katsu Senmonten Ennichi Tenmabashi ten

Temmabashi Sta. 352m / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Deep-fried foods, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

The second location of the hard-to-book restaurant in Umeda opens in 2025! Enjoy adult-style kushi-katsu, lightly battered and fried with fresh ingredients sourced from the market.

3.07

12

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Hatsune

Sakai Sta. 304m / Sushi, Deep-fried foods, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.21

40

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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13Atsugiri Gyukatsu Senmonten Kobe Gyukatsu Tei Sannomiya honten

Kobe Sannomiya Sta. 112m / Beef dishes, Deep-fried foods, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine)

Enjoy thick-cut medium-rare beef katsu with our special demi-glace, served with shiny rice!

3.33

256

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Taishu Sakaba Muni Sakae sumiyoshi ten

Sakae Sta. 521m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Deep-fried foods

Just a 5-minute walk from Sakae Station! Enjoy a variety of dishes including "Niku Temari Sushi"! We also offer many great value courses!

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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15Isaribi Kawsaki Honcho

Kawasaki Sta. 259m / Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Deep-fried foods

3.23

133

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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16Sengyo Ya

Kichijoji Sta. 435m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Deep-fried foods

3.40

260

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17Minna no Kushiage BO

Mitaka Sta. 248m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Deep-fried foods

Enjoy expertly crafted kushiage and fine sake in a sophisticated space with semi-private rooms, perfect for important meetings, gatherings, and entertaining guests.

3.21

36

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Kushi Katsu Arata Kanda ten

Kanda Sta. 68m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Deep-fried foods

[1-minute walk from Kanda Station] Popular Izakaya with over 30 creative Kushi Katsu options | Perfect for lunch drinks, parties, all-you-can-drink, and dates.

3.46

811

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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19Izakaya Sendo Konbi

Tennoji Sta. 198m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Deep-fried foods

The best in Tennoji! Enjoy exquisite and delicious seafood at this authentic Japanese izakaya. Savor fresh ingredients of the day at reasonable prices. Private rooms are available for your group size, and courses start from JPY 2,500.

3.45

263

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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20Izakaya Jubei

Shinsaibashi Sta. 362m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chicken dishes, Deep-fried foods

Enjoy our proud selection of fresh local chicken sashimi and a variety of dishes that pair perfectly with drinks in our cozy atmosphere!

3.36

94

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

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