Kushikatsu Tanaka Opens New Store in Asty Okazaki on June 11, Targeting New Customers at Station-Connected Location
Kushikatsu Tanaka Co., Ltd. will open a new restaurant on June 11, 2026, in Asty Okazaki, a commercial facility directly connected to JR Okazaki Station. With this opening, the company expects to attract a wide range of customers, from commuters and students to families on weekends, aiming to become a go-to spot within the station. The company upholds its goal of making kushikatsu a representative Japanese food culture and is expanding nationwide, with only Wakayama Prefecture remaining without a store. It is also strengthening its franchise information sessions to accelerate business growth.
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Kushikatsu Tanaka Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Unisia Holdings Co., Ltd., will open the 'Kushikatsu Tanaka Asty Okazaki Store' on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Okazaki Station is a major terminal bustling with commuters and students. By opening in the prime location of Asty Okazaki, directly connected to the station, the company aims to create a restaurant that can be casually used by a wide range of customers: business people and students on weekdays, and families after shopping on holidays, striving to become a staple spot within the station complex.
The company is now just one prefecture (Wakayama) away from having a presence throughout Japan.
Kushikatsu Tanaka will continue to aim for store management that is loved by many customers to establish 'kushikatsu as a representative food culture of Japan.'
## Asty Okazaki Store Details
- **Location:** Asty Okazaki 102, 130-1 Higashi-Arako, Hane-cho, Okazaki-shi, Aichi Prefecture (1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Tokaido Main Line Okazaki Station)
- **Phone:** 0564-64-0677 (Available from opening day)
- **Hours:** Weekdays 11:00-15:00 / 17:00-23:00, Weekends & Holidays 12:00-23:00
- **Seating:** 62 seats
- **Closing Days:** Follows the facility's schedule
- **Opening Campaign:** From Thursday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026, The Premium Malt's Kaoru Ale will be offered for 290 JPY (319 JPY incl. tax).
## About the Menu
- **Kushikatsu:** The sauce, batter, and oil are all original, with a secret recipe.
- **Takeout:** Available for enjoyment at home.
- **Osaka Specialties:** Includes 'Tanaka's Kasu Udon,' 'Saiboshi' (smoked horse meat), 'Negi Mamire Cheese Teppanyaki,' and 'Nikusui with Tofu.'
- **Experiential Menu:** Features a 'Potato Salad' that customers can mash to their liking and 'Takoyaki' that they can cook themselves (a 9-piece set is free for parties with children of elementary school age or younger).
## Services for Children
Children are considered an important customer segment to ensure long-term patronage for the next 10 to 20 years.
## Strengthening Franchise Recruitment
To establish kushikatsu as a food culture nationwide, Kushikatsu Tanaka is accelerating store openings. The company now holds regular online franchise information sessions to share its 17 years of operational know-how and business model.
- **Application:** Via the online franchise information session application form.
- **Content:** Business overview, franchise system details, revenue model, support structure, etc.
- **Format:** Using Google Meet.
- **Schedule:** Every other Monday (2nd and 4th) from 14:00 or 15:00.
- **Cost:** Free.
Okazaki Station is a major terminal bustling with commuters and students. By opening in the prime location of Asty Okazaki, directly connected to the station, the company aims to create a restaurant that can be casually used by a wide range of customers: business people and students on weekdays, and families after shopping on holidays, striving to become a staple spot within the station complex.
The company is now just one prefecture (Wakayama) away from having a presence throughout Japan.
Kushikatsu Tanaka will continue to aim for store management that is loved by many customers to establish 'kushikatsu as a representative food culture of Japan.'
## Asty Okazaki Store Details
- **Location:** Asty Okazaki 102, 130-1 Higashi-Arako, Hane-cho, Okazaki-shi, Aichi Prefecture (1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Tokaido Main Line Okazaki Station)
- **Phone:** 0564-64-0677 (Available from opening day)
- **Hours:** Weekdays 11:00-15:00 / 17:00-23:00, Weekends & Holidays 12:00-23:00
- **Seating:** 62 seats
- **Closing Days:** Follows the facility's schedule
- **Opening Campaign:** From Thursday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026, The Premium Malt's Kaoru Ale will be offered for 290 JPY (319 JPY incl. tax).
## About the Menu
- **Kushikatsu:** The sauce, batter, and oil are all original, with a secret recipe.
- **Takeout:** Available for enjoyment at home.
- **Osaka Specialties:** Includes 'Tanaka's Kasu Udon,' 'Saiboshi' (smoked horse meat), 'Negi Mamire Cheese Teppanyaki,' and 'Nikusui with Tofu.'
- **Experiential Menu:** Features a 'Potato Salad' that customers can mash to their liking and 'Takoyaki' that they can cook themselves (a 9-piece set is free for parties with children of elementary school age or younger).
## Services for Children
Children are considered an important customer segment to ensure long-term patronage for the next 10 to 20 years.
## Strengthening Franchise Recruitment
To establish kushikatsu as a food culture nationwide, Kushikatsu Tanaka is accelerating store openings. The company now holds regular online franchise information sessions to share its 17 years of operational know-how and business model.
- **Application:** Via the online franchise information session application form.
- **Content:** Business overview, franchise system details, revenue model, support structure, etc.
- **Format:** Using Google Meet.
- **Schedule:** Every other Monday (2nd and 4th) from 14:00 or 15:00.
- **Cost:** Free.
FAQ
串カツ田中の新店舗はいつ、どこにオープンしますか？
2026年6月11日(木)に、愛知県岡崎市のJR東海道本線岡崎駅に直結する商業施設「アスティ岡崎」内にオープンします。
新店舗のターゲット顧客は誰ですか？
平日はお仕事帰りのビジネスパーソンや学生、休日は買い物帰りのファミリー層など、幅広いお客様をターゲットにしています。
串カツ田中の看板メニューは何ですか？
ソース、衣、油を全てオリジナルで開発した「串カツ」が看板メニューです。他にも、大阪名物の「かすうどん」や「さいぼし」なども提供しています。
オープン記念キャンペーンはありますか？
はい、2026年6月11日から6月17日までの期間、「ザ・プレミアムモルツ香るエール」を特別価格の290円（税込319円）で提供するキャンペーンを実施します。
串カツ田中はフランチャイズ展開をしていますか？
はい、積極的にフランチャイズ加盟店を募集しており、事業概要や収益モデルを説明するオンライン加盟説明会を定期的に開催しています。