Inventive kushikatsu that hit the spot

Just a 4-minute walk from Karasuma Oike subway station, Kyo Apollo Shinmachi is located in a historic neighborhood that plays a key role in Kyoto’s famous Gion Festival. Part of the trusted Apollo Group, this spot is perfect for everyday dining. The menu reads like a wish list come true: fresh sashimi, signature gyoza and premium Wagyu beef dishes. The counter seating, ideal for after-work drinks, often fills up quickly. The manager’s top pick? Piping hot kushikatsu, starting at just ¥150 per skewer. Weekly market visits ensure seasonal and crowd-pleasing ingredients. Each skewer is a mini-masterpiece: customized breadcrumbs, salmon topped with homemade tartare and ikura, or okonomiyaki-style pork rolls with cabbage and green onion, finished with dancing bonito flakes. These ingenious combinations will whet your appetite and have you reaching for another cold beer.