Kushikura is best known for their charcoal-grilled yakitori chicken and seasonal Kyoyasai veggie skewers. Using the owner’s particular choice of special chicken meat and vegetables, Kushikura slowly grills every skewer over a high-grade charcoal known as binchotan. With a deliciously crisp outside and juicy, soft center, Kushikura’s yakitori skewers are a hit with both out-of-towners and locals alike. While the food is, of course, great, the vibe at Kushikura is also something not to be missed. Sitting inside an over 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse that used to be an old kimono shop, Kushikura offers a nice spacious interior. After taking off your shoes and stepping inside, you’ll come across two traditional nakaniwa Japanese courtyard gardens as you make your way to a horigotatsu table. (horigotatsu give off the look of traditional floor seating but feature recessed floors, turning them into regular with plenty of space to stretch your legs). Everything about Kushikura, from the moment you step foot inside, gives off this amazing “Japanese” vibe. At dinner time, great value course meals are mainly offered. If there is something in the course that you cannot eat, do not worry! Since many international customers visit the restaurant, they can respond very flexibly according to their wishes. In fact, they can accommodate vegetarians with vegetable-only and gluten-free menus. (People with severe allergies are not accepted, as they may be slightly affected by the soy sauce used in the kitchen and grilling space.) If you would like either of these menus, please let the staff know when you make a reservation so that it will go smoothly when you come to the restaurant. At Kushikura, even if you have dietary restrictions, you are sure to have a wonderful experience!