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Local specialities — Osaka

Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsaibashi

The Shinsaibashi branch of Daruma, the kushikatsu house founded in 1929 in the Shinsekai district and now the emblem of this Osaka speciality. Breaded skewers fried to order, a shared house sauce you dip into only once, and a loud, cheerful atmosphere: one of the chain's largest dining rooms, with 148 seats, 142 of them at tables.

串かつだるま 心斎橋店

City
Osaka
District
Shinsaibashi
Cuisine
Local specialities
Private hire
On request
Indicative budget
Average spend: ¥1,500 to ¥2,500 per person (à la carte, depending on drinks ordered).
Address
1-5-17 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access
On the Shinsaibashi-suji covered arcade (1-chome), at its northern end; nearest stations: Shinsaibashi and Nagahoribashi (Osaka Metro).

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Corporate use

Our pick for giving a large group a relaxed taste of kushikatsu before an evening in Shinsaibashi or Dotonbori. The 148-seat room can seat a sizeable group, but it is not a closed room: we reserve a block of tables and a skewer set agreed in advance. Bookings are accepted on weekdays only; at weekends we suggest a smaller format or another address.

Private rooms & private hire

No private room: 148 seats in an open dining room (6 at the counter, 142 at tables). The restaurant does not offer buyouts; a group takes a reserved block of tables.

The menu

Kushikatsu à la carte and in sets: beef (the original skewer), seafood, meats and vegetables, in a house coating fried in beef tallow; a shared secret sauce and raw cabbage on the table. Beer, highballs and soft drinks; one drink per person is required. Allergens for each item are published on the official website.

Frequently asked questions

Can a large group book?

Yes, but on weekdays only, from 2 guests. Bookings are not taken on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.

Is there a private room?

No, the room is open plan; we reserve a block of tables for the group.

What is the sauce rule?

The sauce is shared: each skewer is dipped only once, before the first bite. The raw cabbage can be used to scoop extra sauce.

What are the hours?

Weekdays 11:00–22:30; weekends and holidays 10:30–22:30 (last order 30 min before closing). Open every day.

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A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.