01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Kushiyamonogata Arionishiarai specializes in an all-you-can-eat kushikatsu buffet where diners coat and fry their own skewers using fryers set directly into each table. Guests select pre-skewered ingredients from the buffet counter, dip them in batter and fine panko breadcrumbs, and drop them into the oil to fry with a lively sizzle. Cooking each skewer to your own preferred crispness and eating it steaming hot straight from the pot is the heart of the experience.
The skewer selection covers staple meats and seafood like pork, beef, and shrimp, alongside vegetables such as kabocha squash and lotus root. Playful sweet skewers including mini taiyaki and churros are also on offer, and guests can try cooking items with or without batter to vary the textures. Experimenting with different pairings across the broad sauce station adds another engaging layer to the meal.
Between skewers, a salad bar offers a refreshing counterpoint, supported by prepared dishes like curry, yakisoba noodles, and ochazuke to round out the spread. The meal finishes with desserts including self-serve waffles, soft-serve ice cream, and seasonal sweets.
Set on the 3rd floor of Ario Nishiarai, it is an easygoing destination for families and small groups who want to gather around a table and cook together.
