Kushikatsu Daruma, Shinsekai Main Store: Osaka’s Legendary Kushikatsu Since 1929
Kushikatsu Daruma traces back to 1929 in Shinsekai, where it originally opened under the name Kushikatsu Takohichi before a second-generation owner renamed it Daruma. The shop is one of the places credited with popularizing kushikatsu's best-known rule of etiquette: dipping a skewer into the shared sauce pot only once, since a second dip after biting into the skewer is considered unsanitary for other diners. With roughly 40 kinds of deep-fried skewers on the picture menu at around 110-143 yen apiece, it remains one of the most recognizable kushikatsu addresses in the Tsutenkaku Tower area.
- Kushikatsu (Deep-Fried Skewers)
- Shinsekai
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- 11:00 AM-10:30 PM daily (last order 30 min before close).
- Address
- 2-3-9 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0002
- Nearest station
- Dobutsuen-mae Station (Exit 1 exit)
- Walk time
- 5 min
- Payment
- Cash only
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- Classic pork and beef skewers
- The shared sauce pot is for one dip only per skewer.
How to Order
- Order deep-fried skewers from a picture/written menu (around 40 kinds, about 110-143 yen each)
- The shop's well-known rule is "no double-dipping" in the shared sauce.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
2-3-9 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0002
In Shinsekai, near Tsutenkaku Tower. (Dobutsuen-mae Station / Exit 1 Exit / 5 min on foot)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I pay by credit card?
- No
- How do I get to Kushikatsu Daruma, Shinsekai Main Store?
- In Shinsekai, near Tsutenkaku Tower. (Dobutsuen-mae Station / Exit 1 Exit / 5 min on foot)
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