■Information
| Genre | Japanese Specialties |
| Price Range | ￥1500～￥2000 |
| Reservation Policy | Depends on the store |
| Ease of Finding | ★★★★★ |
| Wait Times | ★★★☆☆ |
■Star Points
Yo, let me tell you about Daruma Kushikatsu – this legendary spot’s got tons of shops scattered around Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori. They’ve got mad locations, so go ahead and check ‘em out. I’ll just drop info on three stores for now. So, kushikatsu? It’s basically deep-fried goodness. But hold up – it ain’t tempura! The coating’s totally different. We’re talking about that crispy membrane you dip before frying. Tempura’s got that thin, runny batter with flour and eggs, but kushikatsu? We’re rocking breadcrumbs that make it super crispy. That’s what gives it a whole different texture from tempura. Here’s the deal with eating kushikatsu: you dip it in sauce. But listen up – there are other customers around, so don’t be that guy who double-dips after taking a bite. Got it? I know “deep-fried” might sound heavy or greasy, but trust me, it’s not. These babies are crispy and small, so you can just pop ‘em down real quick. Boom – gone! One more thing: some shops take reservations, some don’t. So do yourself a favor and double-check before you roll up. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
Location1：Tsutenkaku (Tennoji)
| Business Hours | Regular Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Last order at 10:00 PM) Starting December 14 (Saturday): Weekends and Holidays 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Last order at 10:00 PM) |
| Tabelog Link | https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270206/27005917/ |
| Tripadvisor | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d1681413-Reviews-Gansokushikatsu_Daruma_Tsutenkaku-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
Location2：Namba Honten (Main branch)
| Business Hours | 11:30 – 22:30 L.O. 22:00 |
| Reservation Policy | Reservations are available for groups of 4 or more on weekdays. Reservations are not accepted on weekends, national holidays, year-end and New Year’s holidays, Golden Week, Obon, and other peak holiday periods. |
| Tabelog Link | https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27012813/ |
| Tripadvisor | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14134988-d1681434-Reviews-Kushikatsu_Daruma_Namba_Honten-Namba_Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
Location3：Shin Sekai Sou Honten
| Business Hours | 11:00 – 22:30 |
| Reservation Policy | Reservation NG |
| Tabelog Link | https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270206/27004260/ |
| Tripadvisor | https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d1678754-Reviews-Ganso_Kushikatsu_Daruma_Shinsekai_Sohonten-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
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