Around the years 1925-1930, two similar foods based on skewered meat appeared in Japan, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka. In Tokyo was the yakitori grilled skewered chicken, and in Osaka was kushikatsu (or kushiage) - skewered deep-fried meat, dipped in egg, flour, and panko breadcrumbs.
It is known that the first specialized restaurant appeared in Osaka in Shinsekai, and the district is still famous for its kushikatsu restaurants.
Click on photo for higher resolution:
If you want to license my photos for commercial use, please contact me
EXIF Info:
|
 |
Yesterday’s Japan Photo:Higashi chaya district, Kanazawa |
