Local Guide
6 Recommended Popular Kushikatsu Restaurants in the Shinsekai Area of Osaka

Kushikatsu is a local delicacy that is always on the list of must-try foods when you visit Osaka. Osaka kushikatsu originally started with beef skewered and deep-fried. Nowadays, there are many different types, but kushikatsu = beef remains the standard. However, each restaurant puts a lot of effort into the batter, ingredients, and sauce, so there are actually many different types of kushikatsu. In this article, we will introduce a carefully selected list of recommended restaurants from the Shinsekai area, a hotbed of kushikatsu, including long-established restaurants founded after the war and famous restaurants frequented by local gourmets. We recommend visiting two or three restaurants and comparing the tastes. Most restaurants open from lunchtime, so we recommend having a drink during the day.

The light batter remains crispy even after a while.

The best recommendation is the "Tarako" in the middle, 320 yen, which has an exquisite saltiness and texture, and the "Chicken fillet wrapped in shiso" on the left, 250 yen. Also try the "Proud Doteyaki" for 480 yen.
The best recommendation is the "Tarako" in the middle, 320 yen, which has an exquisite saltiness and texture, and the "Chicken fillet wrapped in shiso" on the left, 250 yen. Also try the "Proud Doteyaki" for 480 yen.

Since opening at the foot of Tsutenkaku in 2019, this popular restaurant has been a constant draw for tourists and locals. The secret to the light and refreshing taste of their kushikatsu is said to be the careful coating of the kushikatsu with a thin layer of fine breadcrumbs, and the process of thoroughly draining the oil after frying them in a blend of lard and canola oil, using the hook of the wrist repeatedly to carefully drain each skewer.The sweet and mellow custom-made sauce, which the owner says "costs 1.5 times more than the market price," is also a unique attraction of this restaurant.

The owner has a keen sense of food and has traveled around trying different dishes in pursuit of his own unique taste.

There are six counter seats on the first floor, and 16 tatami-mat seats on the second floor. The shop is small and cozy, giving it the feel of a hidden gem for connoisseurs.
There are six counter seats on the first floor, and 16 tatami-mat seats on the second floor. The shop is small and cozy, giving it the feel of a hidden gem for connoisseurs.

The owner, who used to run a sushi restaurant, was recognized for his talent and started a kushiage specialty shop, and after visiting many kushikatsu restaurants, he went independent and pursued his own taste. In addition to the classic "kushikatsu," they offer a wide range of skewers, including meat, seafood, and vegetables, as well as creative skewers such as "duck and onion meatballs" and "salmon tartare," and dessert skewers such as "condensed milk strawberry."
Customers who enjoy kushikatsu hopping in the Shinsekai area often come back to eat here at the end. While watching the lively owner fry the kushikatsu one after another at the counter on the first floor, you can enjoy the light and crispy texture of the kushikatsu even after some time has passed.

Comments Local Guide
The "proud doteyaki" is also recommended, which is beef tendon simmered for 8 to 10 hours until it becomes soft and tender. In addition, the sauce for kushikatsu is usually served in a bottle on the table, but there is also a service where it is served in a tray exclusively for guests staying at "OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts".
Kushikatsu chef

The gorgeous, photogenic skewers, such as those topped with giant shrimp and salmon roe, are extremely popular.

"Emperor shrimp skewer (approximately 25 cm)" 1,780 yen per fish, "Salmon parent and child skewer with salmon roe" 550 yen, local sake 90 ml 500-2,400 yen
"Emperor shrimp skewer (approximately 25 cm)" 1,780 yen per fish, "Salmon parent and child skewer with salmon roe" 550 yen, local sake 90 ml 500-2,400 yen

Founded in 1947 (Showa 22), the shogi club "Osho" was reborn as the kushikatsu specialty restaurant "Osho Club" in 2019. The restaurant is known for its unique and creative skewers made with high-quality ingredients, with the giant emperor shrimp (a type of wild black tiger prawn) and the deep-fried salmon skewer topped with salmon roe being the two main specialties ordered by most visitors. The emperor shrimp's rich flavor and firm, chewy texture are beautifully accentuated by the thin batter. Served with homemade tartar sauce, this luxurious dish is like a full-course meal. The salmon skewer, smothered in a generous amount of rich salmon roe like a sauce, is also truly luxurious.

Formerly a shogi club, the building is full of history and charm

The remodeling left the ceiling and walls from when it was a shogi club intact. There is also a sign from that time that reads, "We do not accept gambling at all, owner."
The remodeling left the ceiling and walls from when it was a shogi club intact. There is also a sign from that time that reads, "We do not accept gambling at all, owner."

Osho Club is located in Janjan Yokocho, a retro Showa-era arcade lined with go and shogi clubs and B-grade gourmet restaurants. The wooden structure, which was originally a shogi club, has been preserved, and the pillars and furnishings, polished to an amber color, add a deep charm to the interior of the store. The old notices listing seating fees and game schedules are still there, and on the second floor there are tables with well-used shogi boards as table tops. You can feel the atmosphere of the time when it was a shogi club everywhere.

Comments Local Guide
They also have classic skewers such as kushikatsu (beef) and vegetables. The sweet sauce is free, but if you want to dip your skewers in it twice, you can have them served in a tray for 100 yen per person. They also have a wide selection of a la carte dishes, and 20 to 30 types of local sake from around the country, so you can enjoy it like you're at an izakaya.
Ousho Club
  • URLhttp://ohshoclub.jp
  • 住所大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東3-4-9 MAP
  • アクセスAbout 3 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station
  • 営業時間11:00～22:00（L.O.21:30）
  • 定休日Irregular holidays
  • TEL06-6556-9464

The originator of kushikatsu, who created the "no double dipping in sauce" rule

"Shinsekai Set" 1,760 yen. The specialty doteyaki comes with 9 skewers (original kushikatsu, wild shrimp, pork cutlet, chicken meatballs, etc.)
"Shinsekai Set" 1,760 yen. The specialty doteyaki comes with 9 skewers (original kushikatsu, wild shrimp, pork cutlet, chicken meatballs, etc.)

Founded in 1929 (Showa 4),KushikatsuIt is one of the oldest restaurants in the Shinsekai area, which is packed with restaurants. The first owner wanted to make expensive beef affordable, so he skewered bite-sized pieces of beef, coated them in batter, and fried them.KushikatsuIt is said to be the beginning ofSince the sauce in the tray was to be shared by everyone, a "no double dipping" rule was created.It now comes with a side of cabbage to scoop up the sauce.KushikatsuIt is also the store that laid the foundation for this style.

Starting with the Shinsekai main store, there are four stores in the Shinsekai area.

The Shinsekai main store only has 12 counter seats. If there is a line, try one of the three branches in the Shinsekai area.
The Shinsekai main store only has 12 counter seats. If there is a line, try one of the three branches in the Shinsekai area.

With 15 stores in Osaka and one in Kyoto,Daruma" Particularly popular is the Shinsekai Main Branch, where a mascot doll modeled after the fourth generation owner glares down from the second floor. The store only has L-shaped counter seats, so you can enjoy the live feeling of watching the skewers being fried one after another right in front of you.Using specially made fine bread crumbs, fried only in head (beef fat)KushikatsuIt has a delicate and light texture. It is crispy on the outside and has juicy fillings on the inside.KushikatsuIt has become commonplace to see large numbers of people lining up to get one.

Comments Local Guide
If you want to dip your food in the secret sauce, try the "No Double-Dipping Sauce" (264 yen), which comes in a tray with enough sauce for 1-2 people, or the "Cabbage with Sauce Set" (352 yen), which comes with cabbage.
Osaka Shinsekai Original Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Main Store
  • URLhttps://www.kushikatu-daruma.com
  • 住所大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東2-3-9 MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station
  • 営業時間11:00-22:30 (last orders 22:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 10:30-)
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL06-6645-7056

Enjoy a wide variety of about 60 types of kushikatsu and other a la carte dishes

The most popular "Kushikatsu Assortment" is a set of five types of kushikatsu including beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, and lotus root, priced at 1,080 yen.
The most popular "Kushikatsu Assortment" is a set of five types of kushikatsu including beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, and lotus root, priced at 1,080 yen.

Dining Area, which has been in business for about 80 years, reopened as a kushikatsu izakaya in 1999 on the street at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower. From their specialty beef kushikatsu, seasonal items such as oysters, and unique items such as takoyaki skewers, to dessert skewers such as Yukimi Daifuku, you can enjoy a wide variety of skewers at reasonable prices. The skewers are carefully prepared, coated with fragrant breadcrumbs, and fried in a specially blended oil, resulting in a light and thin batter. In addition to their light original sauce, they also have a wide variety of seasonings, including specially made salt, soy sauce, mustard mayonnaise, and tartar sauce.

Reggae music plays in the restaurant, creating a casual atmosphere.

The vintage Volkswagen bus makes a big impact. The interior is popular for its special seats.
The vintage Volkswagen bus makes a big impact. The interior is popular for its special seats.

The shop is spacious and reggae music plays.Relaxed and casualAtmosphere. On the first floor, there are counter seats and table seats where you can see the skewers being fried one after another right in front of you.Red and white vintageVolkswagen bus. Inside the busSeating for up to 6 peopleThere are tables available, allowing you to enjoy your meal in a playful atmosphere. The second floor has a more subdued, woody feel and sunken kotatsu seating.

Comments Local Guide
There is a wide variety of menu items other than kushikatsu. Popular dishes unique to Osaka include "Kasu Udon" (780 yen) with abura-kasu (fried beef intestines) and "Niku-sui" (850 yen) with beef, tofu, soft-boiled egg, and green onion in Kansai-style udon soup.
New World Dad's Kushiya
  • URLhttps://kushiya.com
  • 住所大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東2-4-14 MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station
  • 営業時間10:00〜24:00（L.O.23:30）
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL06-6647-0711

The fluffy batter is one of a kind. A popular long-established store founded after the war

"Assorted Kushikatsu (6 skewers)" includes "Honke Kushikatsu" with pork, conger eel, octopus, egg, and chicken karaage, 1,290 yen (subject to change)
"Assorted Kushikatsu (6 skewers)" includes "Honke Kushikatsu" with pork, conger eel, octopus, egg, and chicken karaage, 1,290 yen (subject to change)

Founded in 1949 (Showa 24), it is one of the most well-known kushikatsu restaurants in the Shinsekai area, and is a long-established restaurant that has been in business for three generations.Its batter looks just like an American hot dog, and its fluffy, chewy texture is addictively delicious. Among them, the "Honke Kushikatsu" beef kushikatsu, which is covered only in a secret recipe batter without breadcrumbs, is a must-try.
Other skewered dishes have a fine breadcrumb coating. The skewers are fried in 100% beef fat oil, giving them a rich flavor, and are crispy and chewy. The sauce, a blend of three types of sauce, is sweet and spicy and thick, and goes perfectly with the slightly thick batter.

The interior of the restaurant has a retro Showa-era feel from when the restaurant first opened.

Menus are lined up on the wall, and shared vats of sauce are placed on the tables.
Menus are lined up on the wall, and shared vats of sauce are placed on the tables.

Another nice thing about this restaurant is that the sauce is served in a shared tray with a "no double dipping" rule, and cabbage is included free of charge, so you can enjoy the old-fashioned "Osaka kushikatsu style" at no extra charge.Located right next to Tsutenkaku, the long and narrow interior of the restaurant has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. In addition to table seating, there are 15 counter seats, and from some of the counter seats you can see the ingredients being lined up on skewers and fried.

Comments Local Guide
Each ingredient is large and filling, including the whole asparagus. The hidden specialty, "Tori Kara," is best served with salt. If there is a line, try the nearby "Omiya Annex."
Omiya Main Store
  • 住所大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東2-3-18 MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 6 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station
  • 営業時間12:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00 (last orders 19:30, open 12:00-20:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
  • 定休日Thursdays (open on public holidays, closed the following day)
  • TEL06-6641-7412
  • メモ90 minutes

A famous restaurant frequented by gourmets where you can enjoy the deliciousness of the ingredients

In addition to the "Kushikatsu (beef)" for 90 yen, there is also the Osaka-style "Pickled ginger" for 150 yen and the high-quality "shrimp" for 400 to 700 yen. "Doteyaki" is 400 yen (all prices are excluding tax).
In addition to the "Kushikatsu (beef)" for 90 yen, there is also the Osaka-style "Pickled ginger" for 150 yen and the high-quality "shrimp" for 400 to 700 yen. "Doteyaki" is 400 yen (all prices are excluding tax).

Located in a residential area slightly southwest of Shinsekai, this popular local restaurant is so popular that many people say they are willing to make the extra trip to visit. Founded in 1960, the third generation owner is currently carrying on the original flavor.High qualityThe skewers are fried in lard, giving them a light, crispy texture, and making the most of the flavor of the high-quality ingredients purchased at the Kizu Wholesale Market in Osaka. The sauce is a blend of two local ingredients, and is smooth and slightly sweet so that you can soak it in plenty.Available.

The interior of the store is reminiscent of a sushi restaurant.

The walls of the restaurant are lined with menus written on wooden signs.
The walls of the restaurant are lined with menus written on wooden signs.

While the shop has a down-to-earth appearance, the moment you step inside, the amber-colored interior is elegant and has a relaxed atmosphere. There are only 18 seats at the L-shaped counter. The display case is just like a sushi restaurant, with carefully prepared ingredients beautifully and neatly lined up. In addition to the standard meat, fish, and vegetables, there are also seasonal skewers such as firefly squid and bamboo shoots in spring, conger eel in summer, and oysters and ginkgo nuts in autumn and winter. Enjoy the excitement of watching the skewers being fried right in front of you, and savor the flavors of the season.

Comments Local Guide
Another must-try dish is "Doteyaki," a dish made by slowly simmering beef Achilles tendon. Its soft, creamy texture and the refined, mellow flavor of white miso are irresistible.
Beard wins
  • 住所1-3-20 Asahi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 2 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Hanazono Station
  • 営業時間17:00〜L.O.22:00
  • 定休日Sunday
  • TEL06-6649-5437
  • メモNo reservations accepted

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