Restaurant Details

Kushikatsu is a guilty indulgence. Part of the holy trinity of Osaka’s most famous street foods, flanked by okonomiyaki and takoyaki, these satisfying skewers of breaded meat and vegetables are the perfect companion for a tall, cold glass of draft beer.

The thing is, kushikatsu is the perfect example of how one can have too much of a good thing. A single stick isn’t much. So it’s only too easy for stick after stick to slowly fill the bamboo cup provided for disposal — and only after having eaten too many helpings of golden brown, deep-fried breaded goodness does the regret start to set in.

Not so with the kushikatsu at Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori. A fixture of the downtown Dotonbori district, the batter here at this restaurant is said to be famously light — the kind that doesn’t sit heavy in the stomach, the restaurant promises.

This is because each of the components that goes into the kushikatsu is carefully chosen, from the oil that it’s fried in, to the flour of the batter, to even the sauces that it’s served with. For those who find the thick, sweet sauce that usually accompanies kushikatsu too cloying, Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori thoughtfully serves it with salt and dashi soy sauce as alternatives.

It’s not just kushikatsu that visitors will find here at this restaurant — popular items on the menu also include such high-end offerings as melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef steak from neighboring Hyogo Prefecture, and a medley of grilled seafood like scallops, squid and prawns.

At just a 3-minute walk from Namba Station, it’s no surprise that even in spite of the wealth of popular kushikatsu restaurants around, Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori remains one of the most-frequented, thanks to its good location and excellent reputation.

Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• Guests are requested to note that the restaurant may not be able to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori Business Days

Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori Address

3F, 1-5-9 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071

Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori Access Info

• Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori is located a 3-minute walk from Namba Station.

Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori Phone Number

Kushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.