On this day, I had work in Shinsaibashi and finished early, so I decided to stop by Shinsekai. Since I hadn't eaten lunch yet, I decided to have lunch at the long-established kushikatsu restaurant "Tengu." I arrived at the restaurant around 2:30 PM, and the place was about 80% full. There were many tourists, but even at this time, the lively atmosphere is what Shinsekai is all about. I ordered kushikatsu, tamago fry, shiitake fry, asparagus fry, renkon fry, ika fry, doteyaki, and a draft beer. I also made additional orders, but this is what I remember. The seating is all at the counter, and you can enjoy the live feeling of watching them coat and fry the kushikatsu right in front of you. The kushikatsu had a crispy coating overall, and even when dipped in sauce, the crunchiness was not lost, which was great. The ingredients themselves were delicious, and the combination of the coating, ingredients, and sauce was truly the taste of the original. The doteyaki skewered on a stick was also delicious, and it paired well with the sweet miso sauce and shichimi togarashi. The place was always crowded, but many customers ate quickly and left, which made the turnover fast. Each dish was cheap, and it seems like the enjoyment of eating quickly and moving on to different restaurants is one of the ways to have fun here. Thank you for the meal.

The deep-fried skewers are delicious when they are hot! They are cooked in an open kitchen and served fresh. The generous serving of cabbage is also a nice touch! The dote-yaki is cooked until soft in a sweet broth. We had dote-yaki skewers, fried shiitake mushrooms, fried shrimp, fried squid. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I arrived at the restaurant at 10:30 AM when it opened, and I was lucky because there weren't many customers yet. The staff were friendly and kind, but it was a bit difficult to eat with them constantly facing this way over the counter. The kushikatsu had thin and delicious batter, as expected. Especially, the doten (pork belly) stew had a rich flavor and was delicious!

I had to change plans and visit Tengu-san because the kushikatsu restaurant I wanted to go to was closed. I usually stick to the same places, so this unexpected change gave me a chance to try something new. We had to wait a bit before getting seated. The Doteyaki was absolutely delicious.

I went around 1 pm and had to wait in line for about 30 minutes before entering the shop. The cheapest items on the menu seemed to be the kushikatsu and doteyaki. I noticed that many people were using chopsticks to dip the shrimp into the sauce because the shrimp wasn't on a skewer. It was a bit off-putting to see people dunking their chopsticks in the sauce, not just the shrimp. However, the doteyaki was incredibly delicious and rich, so I ended up going back for seconds. I think it would also taste great with rice.

I went to Tengu as soon as it opened to eat kushikatsu. I was already quite full, so I ordered kushikatsu, tamago fry, and doteyaki. As always, it was delicious. The rich and creamy doteyaki is irresistible. #Osaka #OsakaTourism #OsakaFood #OsakaKushikatsu #Shinsekai #ShinsekaiTourism #ShinsekaiFood #ShinsekaiKushikatsu #Tengu #KushikatsuTengu #Kushikatsu #Doteyaki #TamagoFry

I visited in the early afternoon on a regular day. There was only one person ahead of me in line, so I was able to get in relatively quickly. I had two beers and about six skewers, which cost around 2,000 yen. I was not familiar with "doteyaki" since I am from the Kanto region, but it was delicious! Personally, I really enjoyed the bacon and egg skewer. The restaurant seemed busy and gave off a vibe of being quick rather than leisurely. I would like to come back for the bacon and egg skewer again.

I visited Shinsekai, which is known for its fierce competition in kushikatsu, in Osaka. It was crowded with tourists, including foreigners. It was a sight that I hadn't seen since the pandemic. I ignored the famous daruma and kushikatsu barkers and headed straight to Tengu. The dotekushi and kushikatsu here are excellent. The kushikatsu goes well with beer. Thank you for the meal.

I was lucky to enter a famous restaurant without waiting in line. The doteyaki came out quickly and was delicious. It had a sweet white miso flavor, and you could add shichimi pepper to taste. The kushikatsu was also delicious, with a tasty coating. I don't know how to cook, but I can tell that the food at this level of restaurant is really good.

[Revisited on June 4, 2023] - Doteyaki: 130 yen - Kushi katsu: 130 yen - Tamago fry: 140 yen - Asparagus fry: 240 yen - Ebi fry: 490 yen Tengu (Doteyaki, Asparagus fry, Kushi katsu) 06-6641-3577 3-4-12 Emisuto Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270206/27000442/

On a Sunday in May, I took a novice day-drinker to the tourist spot of "Shinsekai" in Osaka for some daytime drinking. After leaving the first place, a popular sushi restaurant called "Sabe Sushi," the novice said they were full but wanted to try some "kushikatsu" since we were in Shinsekai. They specifically wanted to go to a well-known place that everyone knows. I thought of either "Yaesho" or "Tengu" in Janjan Yokocho. Both places had lines, but the line for "Tengu" seemed shorter, so we decided to wait there. Surprisingly, a few groups left the line right after we joined, and we were able to get inside after just a few minutes of waiting. The restaurant is located in the middle of Janjan Yokocho and has a long, narrow layout with only counter seats facing the kitchen. The menu consists of 14 varieties of kushikatsu and "doteyaki." We started with a draft beer and ordered two doteyaki skewers. The doteyaki was tender and had a sweet white miso flavor that complemented the beef tendon well. We also ordered a variety of kushikatsu, including beef, shrimp, bacon-wrapped egg, tonkatsu, lotus root, and sausage. The kushikatsu was deep-fried to perfection and tasted great when dipped in the sauce. Overall, we enjoyed the food, especially the shrimp and bacon-wrapped egg kushikatsu. It was a satisfying meal, and we ended up ordering more than we planned. The total bill for two people, including drinks like beer, highballs, and sweet red wine, came to around 5000 yen. It was a fun experience to enjoy some classic kushikatsu in the lively atmosphere of Shinsekai.

【Zoo-mae/Osaka】#Tengu1000yen~Get your fill at the reasonable kushikatsu spot in Osaka, Tengu~✨ The batter here is crispy and fluffy with a hint of sweetness! The sauce is spicy and the cabbage portion was quite generous. While the variety may be limited compared to other places, I think it's worth it for the price. Located near the famous Yaesho, it's perfect for a kushikatsu tour~◎ Recommended★★★☆☆ 3.5 Taste★★★☆☆ 3.5 Cost performance★★★☆☆ (Cheap but ingredients are average) Service★★★☆☆ 3.5 Atmosphere★★★☆☆

The menu is not very extensive, but the freshly fried food is served quickly. Personally, I enjoyed the sweet flavor of the dotenabe. The restaurant tends to have long lines, so it's more of a grab a quick drink, eat, and go type of place rather than a place to relax and eat slowly.

The bluefin tuna and asparagus were delicious. All the vegetables were great. The squid was very tender and easy to eat. The onions were apparently tasty (I wanted to try them). The shrimp was quite large. The eggs were the size of regular boiled eggs, so be careful of the size. The food comes out quickly, so I recommend ordering early. It's also good to eat with cabbage. The juice options are cola and Bayaris orange.

The third stop on the gourmet tour of the new world was "Tengu." The fluffy and soft egg fry was followed by the irresistible crispy texture of lotus root. It was worth waiting in line. - Doteyaki, kushikatsu, egg fry, lotus root fry. Will definitely come back again!

The night view from Tokyo Tower looks silver, but the night view from Tsutenkaku looks golden, or so they say. Despite being past 3 o'clock, there is still a line at this old skewer restaurant in the Janjan Yokocho near Tsutenkaku. Apart from the opposite side of the street, there are elderly men with serious faces at the Go and Shogi Dojo. I waited in line at the storefront for about 10 minutes. I took my time deciding what to eat. I ended up with a good seat right across from the okonomiyaki grill. I started with beer and two pieces of okonomiyaki. The first dish was boiled beef tendon, which had a chewy and sweet white miso sauce. The chili pepper added a nice kick. The second dish was skewers of pork cutlet, shiitake mushroom, and lotus root. The pork cutlet was made from beef cubes rolled into balls, battered, and fried. The shiitake mushroom was fluffy, and the lotus root was crunchy. The third dish was squid and shrimp. The squid was thick and chewy, while the shrimp was large and had a firm texture. Double dipping in the sauce was not allowed. The sauce was on the milder side, so it didn't become too salty even when the ingredients were fully dipped in it. The cabbage that came with the set was also dipped in this sauce. The batter had a crispy and fluffy texture, and even when dipped in the sauce, the original texture of the batter and the umami of the skewered ingredients remained. The batter liquid between the breadcrumbs and the ingredients did a great job. The fact that it was freshly fried and the good management of the oil may be the reason why it didn't feel heavy even after finishing the meal. It's easy to stop by this restaurant in a tourist shopping street, and it's a perfect light snack to go with beer.

When you come to Osaka, there are many temptations for various gourmet foods, but personally, I always go for kushikatsu! At Jan-Jan Yokocho, there are various kushikatsu places with long lines, but I always end up coming here because the rotation is fast and the food is incredibly delicious. I always order a large bottle of beer, doteyaki, and kushikatsu. The doteyaki is served quickly, which is great. The combination of sweet sauce-soaked doteyaki and beer is unbeatable! I look at the menu on the wall and order all the items in batches of three. The bluefin tuna, asparagus, scallops, and oysters were particularly delicious. The light breading makes it easy to enjoy the crispy texture. Eating a whole egg on a skewer can be difficult, so it's best to remove it from the skewer and eat it with chopsticks. With a wide menu selection, it can be hard to decide, so having this number of options is perfect. This kushikatsu place with a small but excellent selection is the best. I definitely want to visit again.

【Osaka Trip Day 1】12:30 - First lunch in Osaka! "Kushikatsu Tengu" caught our eye in Jan-Jan Yokocho, so we decided to give it a try. The waiter who greeted us was quiet and gave off a tense vibe. We felt a bit nervous. Oh no! We made eye contact and cautiously placed our order. Oh, this is the sauce container for one-time use only! And can we use chopsticks? It seems we can grab the cabbage with our hands... Oops, we used chopsticks. It turned out that there were many locals around, so as tourists, we received a lesson in manners! We were too nervous to remember the taste... We quickly paid and left, wishing for a friendlier service. Overall, we'll give a critical review this time~

Before passing away, Tenngu-san often took me out for nightlife as the boss of the New World. Thank you very much. Starting with the famous Doteyaki from Tenngu-san, the third generation has come up with a new specialty, the Bacon Egg Skewer Cutlet, which seems to become a new hit. Afterwards, I had the honor of toasting in front of the Keep Bottle of President XX at New World Suitsuniku-san. #Naniwa-ku #New World #Jangjang Town #Jangjang Yokocho #Skewer Cutlet #Tenngu Skewer #Doteyaki #Suitsuniku #Naniwa Ale Meal #Naniwa Ale Town

I'm thrilled by the deep flavors of the restaurant's doteyaki♡. This time in Osaka, I was in the mood for doteyaki, so I headed straight to Shinsekai. Janjan Yokocho is a deep and exciting place to visit. "Tengu" is the must-visit spot with long lines from the morning. When you come here, you must try the doteyaki! Enjoy the doteyaki, followed by some kushikatsu, and finish off with another round of doteyaki. I love Nagoya's doteyaki, but the doteyaki in Osaka is different and delicious. I recommend the kushikatsu with scallops and shrimp. Be careful with the tamago fry as it uses regular eggs instead of quail eggs, so it's big and hot. Overall, the doteyaki here is the best!

Located a 2-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro, this restaurant is a popular kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) spot in the shopping street of Shinsekai, Osaka. With a tradition spanning over 70 years, it is known for its simple menu of doteyaki, kushikatsu, 12 types of fry, and drinks. The cozy counter seating area is often packed, with lines forming outside. The restaurant has a panel on the wall featuring kushikatsu scenes from the manga "Kinnikuman," as the author used to visit with his father when he was a child. The doteyaki skewers are sweet miso-flavored with a tender and chewy texture, while the kushikatsu skewers are small in size with a crispy batter. The egg fry features a well-cooked boiled egg with a unique texture, and the onion fry is a rare type with small cut pieces layered together. The batter on the skewers is uneven, giving them a distinct appearance. The sauce is light and mildly spicy, complementing all the ingredients well. Overall, the food was delicious, but the wait time may not be worth it unless there is no line. I would consider revisiting when there is no wait.