01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Part of the pleasure of choosing from Kushibozu’s menu is deciding what to order between skewers. Diners single out pork belly, shiso rolls and chicken skin; one review notes that the chicken skin was springy rather than crisp. Familiar favourites each have their own appeal, and the menu also lists chicken thigh (yotsumi), gizzards, liver and duck meatballs. Build a selection around individually ordered skewers, adding the cuts that appeal to you.
The shiso roll, a pork-belly skewer wrapped in shiso, is particularly recommended by one diner and appears on the menu under that name. Pork belly and miso-marinated skirt are other options for anyone drawn to pork skewers. For something beyond the grill, there are small plates such as vinegared offal, agedashi tofu and beef tendon simmered with miso. Some diners recommend the tofu and offal; adding a plate alongside the skewers brings a change of pace to the meal.
For a cheese dish, the cream cheese grilled with brandy miso stands out. A diner who enjoyed it with wine recommends the pairing. The drinks list includes wine and cocktails as well as the familiar combination of grilled skewers and beer, so there is room to choose a drink to suit the small plates, too.
To finish, the menu offers grilled rice balls, ochazuke and sobameshi, a fried rice dish made with noodles. Whether you graze on skewers through the evening or want a more substantial final dish, there are different ways to shape the order.
There are counter and table seats, offering options for solo diners and groups. For a group dinner, the listed all-you-can-drink courses include an assortment of yakitori and small plates. The course requires a reservation by the previous day for parties of at least 3; check the details when booking.
