Deep-fried skewers of meat, vegetable, and seafood in very crisp panko batter, served with a communal Worcestershire sauce pot. No double-dipping is the one rule.
Where to eat Kushikatsu in Osaka
2 editor picks for Kushikatsu in Osaka, ranked by editorial score. All Osaka signature dishes · Kushikatsu across every city.
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Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai
- ★ 4.6
- Kushikatsu
- ¥¥
- Shinsekai
Order Beef kushikatsu, Shrimp, Lotus root, Quail egg
The Shinsekai Daruma flagship below Tsutenkaku Tower, serving thin-battered skewers with the communal sauce pot; the no-double-dip rule is strictly enforced.
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Daruma Shinsekai Honten
- ★ 4.1
- Kushikatsu
- ¥¥
- Shinsekai
Order Beef tongue skewer, Asparagus wrapped pork, Cheese and nori
The 1929 Daruma flagship beneath Tsutenkaku Tower; the sauce-no-double-dip rule is enforced at the counter; skewers arrive in rapid unbroken succession.
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Not on this list, but among the highest we score in this city. Every one is in our guide with its address, hours and what to order.
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- Kuromon Ichiba Market Market, our score 4.8
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- Sushi Minazuki Omakase Sushi, our score 4.7
- bills Umeda Brunch, our score 4.6
Make it at home
Ingredients
- 200g pork belly, cut into 3cm pieces
- 8 large shrimp, peeled
- 1 lotus root, sliced 1cm
- 8 quail eggs, hard-boiled
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 150g fine panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Worcestershire sauce with a splash of dashi for serving
Method
- Thread each ingredient onto bamboo skewers, pressing pork pieces flat.
- Dip each skewer quickly into beaten egg, let excess drip off, then roll in fine panko.
- Heat oil to 170C. Fry skewers for 90 seconds, turning once, until pale gold.
- Drain on a rack and serve immediately with the Worcestershire dipping sauce.
- Never dip a skewer twice into the communal sauce pot.
Editor tip. The original Shinsekai batter uses lard rather than vegetable oil; the flavour is distinct and more savoury.
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