Over 60 Years of Tradition: Fresh Fried Oysters (Kaki Fry) – Expected to Return in Late October (Exact Start Date to Be Confirmed)

Thank you for your continued patronage of Katsukichi.

This summer brought intense heat, frequent rain, and even heavy downpours. We hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

We are now preparing for the return of Katsukichi’s beloved winter specialty, “Japanese Fried Oysters (Kaki Fry),” which we hope to begin serving in late October 2026, on or after Wednesday, October 21.

*Due to slower oyster growth this year, we have not yet been able to confirm the exact starting date.

 

 

*Our three Katsukichi restaurants are located in Marunouchi, Hibiya, and Nihombashi. Please note that Katsukichi Shibuya is temporarily closed for building redevelopment, with the closure expected to continue until around 2030.

*Availability may be affected by typhoons, severe weather, or other conditions that impact our suppliers. Any changes will be announced on our official blog.

*Oyster supplies are expected to be limited during October due to conditions in the producing regions. We apologize if our fried oysters sell out.

 

 

Every morning, we carefully select fresh Japanese oysters delivered to Toyosu Market. Once they arrive at our restaurants, we thoroughly wash them and combine several oysters into a single, generously sized fried oyster.

Our commitment begins with sourcing fresh, raw oysters that have just arrived at the market that morning. Each portion is coated in premium fresh breadcrumbs and fried using our traditional method.

Enjoy these juicy, flavorful oysters with plenty of our delicious tartar sauce.

This traditional preparation has been passed down since Katsukichi was founded in Nihombashi Muromachi, Tokyo, in 1958.

 

 

By frying several fresh oysters together as one generous portion, we create an exceptionally juicy and rich flavor.

We also carefully select oysters from the finest producing regions, choosing those with a clean, delicate taste and minimal bitterness.

Many guests who once disliked oysters have told us, “I never liked oysters before, but I love these!”

We hope you will give our special fried oysters a try.

 

 

■ Japanese Fried Oysters (Kaki Fry)

[Set Meal] 3 pieces: ¥2,550 / 4 pieces: ¥3,200

[À la Carte] 1 piece: ¥650 (Tax included)

 

 

Katsukichi’s signature fried oysters were featured on The New York Times website.

 

 

*We operate three Katsukichi restaurants in Marunouchi, Hibiya, and Nihombashi.

 

 

(1) Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building
5F Shin-Marunouchi Building, 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

(2) Katsukichi Hibiya International Building
B1F Hibiya International Building, 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

(3) Katsukichi Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C.
6F Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. New Building, 2-5-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

*Our Shibuya location is temporarily closed until approximately 2030 due to redevelopment.

 

 

The video below was filmed during our visit to Arashima in Toba, Mie Prefecture, one of Japan’s renowned oyster-producing regions.

It is available on our official YouTube channel (Katsukichi Channel).

During our visit to Takemoto Suisan at Arashima Fishing Port, we had the opportunity to observe how oysters are cultivated. We are grateful to the producers for allowing us to film and share their work.

We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the world of Japanese oyster farming.

 

Harvesting oysters from oyster farming rafts using specialized equipment (1 min 51 sec)

 

We are deeply grateful to the dedicated oyster farmers who take such pride in raising these wonderful oysters.

We look forward to welcoming you again this winter to enjoy Katsukichi’s traditional “Japanese Fried Oysters (Kaki Fry).”