Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Sohonten
串かつだるま 新世界総本店
The original main branch of the famous Shinsekai kushikatsu brand founded in 1929, featuring just 12 counter seats and representing the essence of Osaka's skewered cutlets.
Opened in Shinsekai in 1929 (Showa 4), this is the very first shop of Kushikatsu Daruma. While this local specialty brand now has numerous branches, this listing is for the original main branch at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower. The original kushikatsu features a thin, crispy batter dipped in a special sauce, adhering strictly to the "no double-dipping" rule. Another specialty is Doteyaki (simmered beef sinew). The entire shop has only 12 counter seats and does not accept reservations, so lines are common, with some waiting nearly an hour. The average cost is about 1,500 to 2,500 JPY per person. Cash only, and each person is required to order a drink. Within walking distance of JR Shin-Imamiya Station and Dobutsuen-mae Subway Station.
Opening hours
Weekdays 11:00–22:30, Weekends and Holidays 10:30–22:30 (Last order 30 minutes before closing), Open daily
Nearby sights
- Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku
- Tennoji Park & Tennoji Zoo
- Den Den Town (Nipponbashi)
- Abeno Harukas
- Shitennō-ji
- Namba Yasaka Shrine
- Namba Grand Kagetsu
- Kuromon Ichiba Market