Introduction
Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Sohonten is the original outlet of a famous Osaka kushikatsu chain, founded in 1929 in a narrow alley near Tsutenkaku Tower in the lively Shinsekai district. It serves deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, and vegetables, offering about 40 varieties in a small, authentic setting recognizable by its angry chef mascot.