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Osaka Kushikatsu & Kushiage: 13 Best Restaurants for Fried Skewers

Update-Date: Oct 2, 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Izakaya

Osaka Kushikatsu & Kushiage: 13 Best Restaurants for Fried Skewers

Kushikatsu is a classic delicacy from the popular tourist city, Osaka. Ingredients like meat, seafood, and vegetables are skewered, breaded, deep-fried, and served with a special sauce. Here are 13 izakayas (Japanese pubs) specializing in these tasty treats.

1. Kushikatsu & Wine AGEHA

Kushikatsu & Wine AGEHA, a bar-style venue in Umeda’s popular Ohatsutenjin Urasando, is a sister restaurant to the renowned Ageha, famous for its light, butterfly-like texture. It offers seasonal kushikatsu paired with carefully selected wines. This cozy venue, accessed through wooden doors, provides 24 seats at counters and tables, fostering a relaxed, bar-like atmosphere suitable for various occasions. The menu features fermented appetizers and kushiage skewers, made healthier with a unique corn oil blend. A sommelier-owner curates the wine list, complemented by fruit cocktails popular among women.

Kushikatsu & Wine AGEHA

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) Food L.O. 11:00 pm, Drink L.O. 11:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,700 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Midosuji Line, 7-minute walk from Umeda Station on Hankyu Line, 10-minute walk from 10-minute walk
Address: 1F, 2-9-18, Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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2. Kushinobo Osaka Hozenji Main Branch (Namba)

10. Kushinobo Osaka Hozenji Main Branch (Namba)

15 Izakaya Serving Kushikatsu, Renowned Food of Osaka

This is the main branch of Kushinobo - a long-established kushikatsu place that’s very popular with the locals. Look out for its old-style appearance and red noren (entrance curtains). While honoring the traditional recipes dating back to its establishment, it offers new flavors to satisfy just about any craving. Their kushikatsu options are unique in both ingredients and breading, and dipping them in their secret sauce results in an incredibly rich flavor. The most popular one is the crispy [Green Asparagus], which is fried whole at the perfect temperature. You'll love its color and crunchiness! Don't miss their seasonal offerings, like summer vegetables and winter oysters and monkfish!

Kushinobo Osaka Hozenji Main Branch

Open: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from Namba Station on Osaka Municipal Subway. Exit to the Dotonbori side, then in the west of [Round One Sennicchimae branch]
Address: 1-5-6, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka city, Osaka Map
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3. Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch

16. Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch

At the Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch, guests can spend a harmonious and enjoyable time in a comfortable interior with the warmth of wood. They have an excellent lineup of cuisine that goes well with sake, including the Sashimi Platter, which lets guests enjoy select, fresh seasonal fish, and a rich variety of 30 kinds of skewers. The Japanese sake is especially recommended - they have over 20 types available, from sweet to spicy. The lively interior has an unpretentious, casual atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends.

Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch

Open: [Monday - Friday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:00 am) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:00 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Head towards Chochin Dori, it's located on the second floor of the Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho, the building on the side
Address: Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho, 8-6, Ikeda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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4. Kushi Benkei (Dobutsuen-mae)

You can find this restaurant near the popular attraction, Tsutenkaku. There are counter and table seats to welcome both solo diners and groups. The varied menu offers items made with both standard ingredients and seasonal ones. One dish you absolutely need to try is the [Sasami Ume-niku Wasabi (200 JPY)], which is chicken tender wrapped in plum pulp with a touch of wasabi. The sticky sauce served with their kushikatsu is handmade from scratch and tastes amazing. There's also a great selection of alcoholic beverages, such as beer.

Kushi Benkei

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: South Side, 1F, Sunny Court Ebisu, 2-2-8, Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

5. Sandaime Dotonbori Ikkyu (Nippombashi)

7. Sandaime Dotonbori Ikkyu (Nippombashi)

This kushikatsu restaurant was established way back in 1947. Their kushikatsu made with recipes passed down for over 70 years is paired with other delicacies offered by the 3rd generation chef. Of course, all the ingredients are fresh and seasonal. To enhance their flavors, they're carefully prepared before being cooked. After being coated in fine fresh panko, they're fried until crispy and fragrant. A favorite is the [Ikkyu Fry], where tuna and onions make a great combo with the sweet dipping sauce. You should also try some of the seasonal flavors on offer, such as hamo (pike conger) in the summer and ginnan (ginkgo nuts) in the fall.

Sandaime Dotonbori Ikkyu

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Monday *If it falls on a national holiday, it will be closed the next day instead
Average price: 4,000 JPY
Address: B1F, 1-5-7, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
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6. Sakura Kitasyukugawa (Higashi-Umeda)

Other than kushikatsu, Sakura Kitasyukugawa offers plenty of specialties from Osaka, such as okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and doteyaki (beef sinew stewed with condiments like miso and mirin). Their menu offers over 50 kinds of kushikatsu that are light and not too greasy, so you can have as many as you like. If you don't know what to order, the [Kushikatsu Assortment] allows you to have the chef's recommended skewers. You can increase or reduce the number of skewers in this dish. They've gathered together a variety of ingredients for their skewers, from standard ones to rare ingredients.

Sakura Kitasyukugawa

Open: [Monday - Thursday] 5:00 pm - 5:00 am
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 7:00 am
[Sunday] 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 2F, Kodama Leisure Bldg., 1-14, Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

7. Kitashinchi again (Kitashinchi)

This popular restaurant was awarded 1 star on a world-renowned gourmet guide. There are only 15 seats, but from them, you can enjoy kushikatsu with all your senses: a view of the kushikatsu getting deep-fried in a big pot until crispy, the aroma wafting from them, and the sound of bubbling oil. The only menu item is the [Again Kushikatsu Course (7,000 JPY)]. The owner goes to the Municipal Wholesale Market early in the morning to carefully select the best ingredients. Ingredients like seasonal seafood and vegetables are then turned into 17 delicacies, prepared in a way that brings out their umami (Japanese savory taste). Apart from sake (Japanese alcohol) and shochu (another type of Japanese alcohol), you can also pair their skewers with wines selected by the owner, who also happens to be a sommelier.

Kitashinchi again

Open: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: Sunday *May be open for reservations for 4 or more people
Average price: 10,000 JPY
Address: 3F, 1-5-7, Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

8. Shinken (Sembayashi)

Shinken’s tagline, "We make the best kushikatsu", stands in truth. All their superb skewers are made with top-quality ingredients and oil. Procured from markets, all their ingredients - like seafood and ji-dori (local chicken) slaughtered that morning - are extremely fresh and cooked at just the right temperature. You'll find a variety of options on their menu, from classic meat cuts and vegetables to unique creations like the [Gouda Cheese and Bacon (140 JPY)]. There are also a la carte options that go well with alcohol.

Shinken

Open: 5:30 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Address: 1-11-17, Senbayashi, Asahi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

9. Kushitei (Sakaihigashi)

This laid-back, folk-style restaurant is perfect for enjoying kushikatsu. Though all the seats are by the counter - where you get to eat piping hot, freshly fried kushikatsu - there's enough space so that you can sit back and relax. Their kushikatsu, made with seasonal ingredients, are served with the restaurant's special Japanese or Western-style sauces. For their course meals, you can adjust the number of ingredients according to your preference. You can finish up your meal whenever you want, so let your appetite decide for you and enjoy the food!

Kushitei

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Address: 4-1-12, O-cho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka (Map)

10. Dashimaru (Tanimachi 4-chome)

Pick this izakaya if you want to enjoy reasonably priced kushikatsu, oden (assorted stewed food), and alcohol in a casual atmosphere. The ingredients they use include fresh produce procured from the market, and the menu offers a large variety of dishes that highlight the sweetness of seasonal vegetables. Be sure to try their unique [Fuwafuwa Kushikatsu (80 JPY)]. Made with their original fermented batter, these skewers are fluffier than any other kushikatsu you've seen before.

Dashimaru

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 3,500 JPY
Address: 202, GS Heim Uchihonmachi, 2-2-14, Uchihon-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
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11. Meijiken (Shinsaibashi)

This well-established restaurant that serves up Western-style Japanese cuisine was founded more than 90 years ago. Their specialty is omurice, but they also make delicious kushikatsu. Bite into their crispy beef round skewers, dipped in their special sauce, and feel the juicy umami of the meat take over your mouth. It's recommended to order the [Omurice & Kushikatsu 5-kind Set (1,180 JPY)], which allows you to enjoy both kushikatsu and their delicious omurice (flavorful chicken rice wrapped in a fluffy omelet). They also offer curry rice, hayashi rice (hashed meat and rice), beef stew, and much more.

Meijiken

Open: [Monday, Thursday, Friday] 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
[Tuesday] 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday *If it falls on a national holiday, it will be closed the next day instead
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 850 JPY
Address: 1-5-32, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
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12. Kushinobo (Tennoji)

Located in Japan's tallest skyscraper, ABENO HARUKAS, this modern Japanese restaurant has enough space to stretch your legs and unwind. They have a lineup of over 40 different kushikatsu, prepared according to recipes that have existed since its establishment. All the ingredients used are fresh and carefully selected. Made with snow crab, the outstanding [Zuwaigani no Kisu Maki] lets you taste the sweetness and soft texture of snow crab. If you opt for the [Kushikatsu Omakase O-ryori], you'll be served items made with the recommended ingredients of the day. A big plus is that they offer all-you-can-eat cabbage and vegetable sticks!

Kushinobo

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: None *Only closed on January 1
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 12F, Abeno Harukas Dining Tower Bldg., 1-1-43, Abeno-suji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
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13. Kadoya Tennoji Koen Branch (Tennoji)

12. Kadoya Tennoji Koen Branch (Tennoji)

At this lively restaurant with the ambiance of a fish market, you can eat tons of kushikatsu, sushi, and other seafood dishes for an extremely reasonable price. The [Kushikatsu Assortment (780 JPY)] comes highly recommended for anyone with a large appetite. Starting with large tiger shrimp, this set offers 6 crispy skewers with a super thin coating. Other popular options are the [Omakase Otsukuri Assortment] - a sashimi platter of 7 - 8 types of seasonal seafood - and the [Kin Motsunabe (980 JPY)], which consists of offal and vegetables boiled in an original, Japanese-style dashi (broth).

Kadoya Tennoji Koen Branch

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Friday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Parade Tennoji, 2-2, Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

There's no better combination than kushikatsu with alcoholic beverages like beer. If you're in Osaka, don't miss the opportunity to have some!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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