When I went on a business trip to Osaka, I used this restaurant for dinner. I wanted to go to other places, but they were crowded with foreign tourists, so I gave up and wandered around until I found this place and decided to go in. The atmosphere inside was different from a typical kushikatsu restaurant. I was seated at the counter, where the plates were neatly arranged, similar to a tempura specialty shop. While you could order individual kushikatsu items, I opted for the recommended course since I wasn't sure what to choose. The kushikatsu was excellent, with options like crab and matsutake mushroom kushikatsu that elevated the dish to a higher level. The asparagus kushikatsu was particularly impressive, bursting with the delicious flavor of the vegetable. However, the course kept coming unless you actively stopped it, which was a bit confusing as it wasn't explained beforehand. I only realized this when I saw the menu listing the course contents. The customers around me seemed to be wealthy individuals or those accompanying high-class club women. After checking the restaurant's website, I found out they have branches in Ginza and Roppongi, indicating it's a high-class establishment. While not recommended for solo diners, it's suitable for special occasions or business entertaining. The prices are a bit high, but so far, it's the best kushikatsu I've had. I was tempted to give it a 3.5 rating, but I deducted a bit due to some mistakes in handling my dietary restrictions despite informing them.

Minami Hozonji area. Visited the main store of a long-established kushikatsu specialty shop that has about 8 branches in Tokyo as well. While the surrounding area is full of foreign tourists, the clientele at this shop consists of Japanese people of all ages, who come in groups of 2-3. When it comes to kushikatsu in Osaka, there is a popular image of places like Shinsekai or Kushikatsu Tanaka where double dipping in sauce is prohibited, but this shop has a more high-end feel with its elegant decor and various dipping sauces like ponzu, sesame, and salt. I opted for a course where they keep serving different types of kushikatsu until you say stop. There are also set courses with 12 varieties available. The menu offers a wide selection of sake, but beer and highball are popular choices as well. The tableware has a folk art style. The kushikatsu is served promptly and I lost count of how many skewers I had in the end, but I enjoyed a variety of options from classic to more luxurious ones. The meticulous preparation and frying resulted in elegant and delicious flavors.

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This was my first time visiting. It was just a short walk from Midosuji Namba. It was quite crowded, probably because it was a Saturday, but the service was fast and I was able to enjoy my meal. Instead of ordering the chef's choice, we ordered each dish separately. The shrimp and shiso roll was delicious!

It's been a while since I visited Kushino Bo Honmachi store! It's fun to have one dish after another served, delicious, and the oolong tea is also tasty. It cost 19,000 yen for two people, not cheap but different from Yaesho and enjoyable! But I think they might be understaffed? I hope they can provide proper training for the young male staff who make drinks. There's always something that bothers me each time.

I met up with my local friends, so I decided to try something Kansai-style and went for kushikatsu. Even though it's available nationwide, I chose to visit the original store. Since it was the end of the year, I made a reservation and tried the chef's special course. I sat at the counter and the chef fried each skewer until I said stop. Every piece was crispy and delicious. They used cute skewers like dolphin-shaped ones, and the plates were also adorable. There were different types of dipping sauces available. It was just so much fun. I also had seconds of fresh vegetables, and ended up having about 14 skewers in total. Ah, it was so enjoyable. Perfect for a date too!

Hasshoji Honten was my first visit. The interior and tableware have a nostalgic atmosphere that is very calming. The miso soup was different from other places... I wonder if they each make their own unique version? The omakase course started with beef skewers and I switched to white wine. The menu included original creative skewers like tomato sauce rolled cabbage, as well as classic dishes like crab sticks, asparagus, and shrimp... There were seasonal skewers with conger eel and matsutake mushrooms, and I switched to red wine for dishes like sukiyaki-style wagyu beef. In total, there were 21 skewers! I ate well and everything was delicious. Thank you for the meal! 🍽️

I used to work as a service staff at a certain sushi restaurant, and one of the employees is leaving to go to America. I was invited to their farewell party, which took place at "Kushinobo," a kushikatsu restaurant in Osaka Minami. The restaurant is located near Hozenji Temple, and it has a cozy atmosphere. We had reserved a private room on the 2nd floor, so I didn't see the other dining areas. Kushinobo has branches in Tokyo and Nagoya as well, but this one in Hozenji is the main branch. We started with a toast with beer and wished the departing employee good luck in America. The kushikatsu kept coming until we said stop, with a set menu called "Kushikatsu Omakase Course." I was determined to try all the kushikatsu dishes. I took photos, ate, drank, and even took notes on the flavors. It was quite a busy but enjoyable experience. After eating about 16 skewers, I asked the staff how many were left, and to my surprise, there were still about 30 more to go. I tried my best but had to stop after the 24th skewer, a abalone skewer. I managed to try 24 skewers in total. The kushikatsu was delicious, with my favorites being the beef fillet, wagyu sukiyaki-style, and corn soup skewers. It was a satisfying meal, and I also enjoyed some cold sake. It was a great experience, and I felt really good after eating so much kushikatsu.

While wandering around Namba, I caught a whiff of the smell of fried food and suddenly found myself walking into a kushikatsu restaurant. I decided to order the chef's choice kushikatsu set, which included 15 skewers and other menu items for around ¥7,000. I was seated in a spacious private room and the speed of serving the skewers was just right! Since everything was freshly fried, I was able to enjoy my meal slowly and leisurely. Ordering the chef's choice set was definitely the way to go as I didn't have to worry about choosing each skewer individually. It was a delightful experience!

I chose the Aspiration Course (6050 yen) for my business trip. This course is a bit pricey as it includes skewers. Despite the ongoing pandemic, having a private room was actually a good thing. The skewers kept coming out freshly fried and delicious. I also enjoyed eating abalone and crab.

During the Golden Week period when many restaurants do not accept reservations, it was a relief to find a place in the heart of Dotonbori where reservations are accepted and families can dine together (no need to wander around in the crowded streets of Dotonbori looking for a place to eat, and no need to wait in line). We informed them of our reservation, and were seated at a table on the 2nd floor. After letting them know about our children's food preferences, they served us a variety of freshly fried kushikatsu one after another. Each piece was delicious and we were able to enjoy a wide range of ingredients, keeping us from getting bored. They even offered high-end ingredients like crab and abalone, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. Along the way, they served a palate cleanser of grated radish with bonito flakes, and replaced our oshibori towels. By listening to our stomachs and knowing when to stop, we were able to enjoy a satisfying amount of tasty kushikatsu in a balanced manner. They were very accommodating to our initial requests for reservations and child-friendly options, making the experience very pleasant. We ended the meal with a dessert. In an area like Osaka, especially in Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi where there are plenty of dining options, this restaurant is a great choice for families. It offers a taste of Osaka's specialty dishes that are both convenient and delicious. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

I heard that the owner of the "Waraji" restaurant in Yurakucho, Tokyo, trained at Kushino Bo, the original and authentic Kushino Bo. I wanted to visit the original Kushino Bo once. The various creative skewers were both classic and innovative. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is reminiscent of Showa era, and it is a calm place to drink. One thing that caught my attention was that the batter was a bit thick. It's a matter of preference though.

For Go To Eat points, I made a reservation for the 5,500 yen chef's choice course! When we arrived, I requested to order a la carte. It was my companion's first time dining here, so I picked out the must-try dishes for them! The highlights were asparagus, raw shiitake mushrooms, crab wrapped in flounder, konbu seaweed-wrapped kisu fish, beef fillet, lotus root, and today, we tried konjac! I think there were a few more dishes, but I forgot. We had 3 beers between the two of us. For dessert, we had the ochazuke set per person! (I really love the plum that comes with it.) The total bill came to 8,800 yen! With the course, you get served lots of extra items, but I prefer to just eat what I like the most! Eating is the best part!

I visited "Kushi no Bo" in Namba, Osaka, located in the Hozenji Yokocho. It is a quaint old building filled with many customers. I enjoyed freshly fried kushi-katsu at the counter. I opted for the omakase course, where I was served a variety of kushi-katsu until I was full. Starting with shrimp wrapped in shiso leaves and beef fillet, the crispy and hot kushi-katsu was delicious. The staff recommended suitable sauces for each kushi-katsu. I felt reassured being able to mention any ingredients I didn't like at the beginning. I savored seafood items like cod milt and oysters, as well as vegetable kushi-katsu like kabura and unique options like kelp with eggs. I think if the batter was a bit thinner, I would have given it a higher rating.

When you think of Hozoji in Osaka Minami, you think of Mizukake Fudo Son. I have visited this area many times and I love it. It has a nostalgic atmosphere, like being on a little Kyoto trip. In this area, there is a long-established kushikatsu restaurant called "Kushi no Bo." The entrance exudes a nostalgic atmosphere. Once you pass through the curtain, the head waiter will guide you to your seat. The counter is socially distanced, almost like a semi-private room. The kitchen is surrounded by the counter. The interior is calm with retro lighting. First, let's have a drink. They offer a variety of drinks such as draft beer, bottled beer, shochu highball, whiskey highball, soft drinks, plum wine, sake, shochu, and wine. The prices vary. However, the bottled beer was not cold at all, which was quite disappointing. Now, onto the food. The kushikatsu keeps coming until you say stop. They serve stick vegetables as a starter. Various kushikatsu items are served, including beef fillet, shrimp, abalone, shiitake mushrooms, chestnut-wrapped in yuba, matsutake mushrooms, kelp with eggs, lotus root, and sweet sea bream, among others. You don't need to order, making it easy and enjoyable. The kushikatsu is not crispy but moist, cooked in an old-fashioned style. The sauce is delicious, and this place would be preferred by older people. It's not the trendy kushikatsu with various twists, but the classic kushikatsu. The chef is dedicated to his craft. If they were a bit more friendly, it would be even more delightful. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the stable kushi-no-bo-san for a late lunch at 14:00. Even at this odd time, it was crowded. I ordered the omakase course as usual. I tried the aome sour for the first time, and it was a surprising color. The skewers were delicious from start to finish as always.

This is a great value kushikatsu restaurant that I love because the batter is light, and the ingredients are delicious. They offer various sauces like sauce, salt, lemon, ponzu, and spicy sauce, but you can choose your favorite. They also have a wide variety of drinks. On this day, I had bottled beer (Asahi), lemon sour, bottled red wine, Kushinobo red wine, and Kushinobo white wine. The lemon sour is on the sweeter side. The original wines from Kushinobo were light!

You can order the kushikatsu omakase style, but please inform them of any allergies. The rice, miso soup, and pickles used to come as a set when ordering omakase, but now they must be ordered separately. The first floor has a smoking area with only counter seats, while the second floor has spacious table seating for a more relaxed dining experience. They offer a wide selection of wines, making it a great choice for elegant meals or business meetings.

During a business trip to Osaka, I visited with my colleague. Hozenji Yokocho is a unique alley in Kansai with various traditional house restaurants, giving off a Kyoto-like atmosphere. The tempura was served continuously until we called for the bill, and I must have eaten around 15 skewers.

The restaurant had a heavy atmosphere, with the first floor having counter seats, non-smoking at the back, and smoking in the front. We chose a seat at the back of the first floor. When we looked at the menu, it was mostly alcohol with no skewer options. The waiter asked us if we wanted a course or individual items, so we chose the course. The course included around 30 skewers served one after another until we said stop. We ended up eating about 20 skewers, and they were delicious. I recommend saying stop early because even after we said stop, two more skewers came out. For dessert, we had mango pudding, sweet sticks, and hot tea. Everything was delicious, and we were very satisfied. However, we were surprised at the bill, as it came out to about 12,000 yen for two people because we ate quite a lot.