On Tuesday evening, I used this restaurant for entertaining guests who came from Tokyo and wanted to try Osaka's famous kushikatsu. The restaurant was conveniently located within a 5-6 minute walk from the office, so it was perfect for our first visit. When I was taking a photo of the restaurant for posting, the owner, Mr. Shirata, surprised me by approaching and offering assistance. It was unexpected to see the owner personally serving customers. The guests I brought were delighted by this unexpected encounter, and the entertaining was a great success. The kushikatsu, breaded and fried after ordering, was served piping hot and was elegant with a flavorful sauce that paired perfectly, surprisingly light and delicious. We enjoyed seasonal ingredients and specialties like fried octopus from Akashi, along with beer, and tried almost all the kushikatsu menu items (except for the giant menu). This restaurant seems suitable for various occasions, from dates to entertaining clients or parties, with a wide range of menu options including soft drinks and desserts, making it a recommended spot for tourists, families, and anyone looking for a good meal. I apologize for the blurry photo this time.

A friend from Kanto came to visit and they really liked it here when they came last time. We had an all-you-can-eat and drink course and ate so much that we felt like we were going to burst. They fry the food right after you order, so it comes out piping hot with a thick crispy coating that really fills you up. It was packed with reservations on the weekend, so it seems to be quite popular. Unfortunately, Shirota-san was not there today so we couldn't meet them.

I went there for the first time and reservation is required. I was turned away last time because it was full, so I tried again. You can choose cabbage. Of course, I ordered it. The dotenabe was really delicious. The kushikatsu is big, so if you order it as usual, you will get full quickly. Personally, I liked the squid.

Dotonbori, a restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building with a Kuidaore Taro doll. The shop is run by Giant Shirata, who appeared on the TV Champion's eating competition. I was excited to see if I could meet Shirata, as I used to watch the show on TV. I made a reservation online beforehand. When I arrived at the restaurant, there were quite a few people waiting outside, so it seems like it's best to make a reservation if possible. Unfortunately, Shirata was off that day, but there were many autographs of competitive eaters on the wall, which was fun to look at. It was my first time, so I ordered the popular "Shirota-ya Set," which is a variety of skewers in a set. I also ordered side dishes like edamame and simmered motsu. The skewers were all delicious. The batter was crispy and easy to eat. The sauce was light with a slight acidity, so you don't get tired of it even if you eat a lot. My kids really enjoyed the sweet potato and black pork shumai skewers and kept asking for more. I personally liked the pork skewers. It was interesting to see skewers of takoyaki and snow daifuku too. Despite being quite busy, the staff at the restaurant were all very friendly, and my kids were thrilled. I hope to meet Shirata next time I visit the restaurant.

We used it for two people. Instead of all-you-can-eat, we ordered individual items. I was surprised by the size of the Giant Sour, just like in the picture! It seems to be 1 liter, but it wasn't too strong, so I could easily drink it. The kushikatsu was big, with a thin coating and delicious! I recommend the sweet potato and pickled ginger, as well as the chicken tenderloin!

During my long-awaited trip to Osaka, I searched for a highly rated kushikatsu restaurant in a different area from last time. It was fully booked, but I was able to wait a bit and get a table. I ordered the recommended set of five kushikatsu skewers. They were brought to me right after being fried, so they were hot and delicious. Mr. Shirata was there, constantly moving around to take orders, clear tables, and handle payments. The other staff members were also working hard. Well done!

Although Giant Shirata-san wasn't there, I was very satisfied to finally visit this popular restaurant. The crispy texture of the breadcrumbs, like they were fried with a hard coating, was great. In particular, my favorite lotus root was huge, almost like a hamburger, and very delicious. The giant rolled omelette made me laugh out loud. I recommend the sour and tasty Kamukamu Chuhai.

Dotombori is a popular kushikatsu restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the Kuidaore Building. The kushikatsu here is bigger compared to other places, providing a satisfying meal. They fry the kushikatsu after you order, so it comes out hot and delicious. While there are many delicious kushikatsu restaurants in the area, I also recommend Shirotaya. Thank you for the meal.

I used it for my trip to Osaka. On my previous trip to Osaka, I visited "Daruma," so this time I searched for a different popular restaurant and found this one. It's located inside the Kuromon Market. It opens at 12:00, and I arrived around 12:15. The place was packed inside, with only one group waiting ahead of me. I thought the wait wouldn't be too long, but the customers inside took a while to leave. I finally got inside after 1:00. Since it was a Sunday, there were long lines outside for takoyaki stalls, but it was not a problem to wait indoors as it was winter. Before trying the food, I saw on TV a competitive eater named "Giant Shirota" frying the skewers in the kitchen. It was then that I learned that this was Shirota's restaurant, called "Shirota-ya." It's rare to meet the famous person behind a restaurant, but here, Shirota himself was working in the kitchen. Moreover, when the staff were busy, he even brought the orders to the customers, and up close, the portions were huge. As for the taste, it's a matter of preference, but I liked it more than "Daruma" from my previous visit. Everything was delicious, but the skewer with Nanko plum was the best. The plum was whole with the seed inside, which was innovative and surprisingly paired well with the skewer. Also, the doteyaki was tender and incredibly tasty. Shirota's refined palate, honed through years of eating, really shines through. I will continue to support Shirota-san in the future!

I visited the restaurant of the food fighter Giant Shirata for the first time! I lined up eagerly before lunchtime. As I waited in line, more and more people lined up behind me. After about 40 minutes of waiting, I was called by the staff and seated. From my seat, I could see Shirata himself cooking in the kitchen, which got me really excited. I ordered beer, a variety of 11 kushikatsu skewers, and dotenabe. The beer arrived right after I ordered. The ice-cold beer was delicious! While I was enjoying the beer, eagerly awaiting the food, Shirata himself came to our table to explain the different types of kushikatsu. The giant umekushi was innovative and impressive! And Shirata himself was even bigger... a true giant (laughs). The kushikatsu had a fine, crispy batter and the ingredients were fried in a way that brought out their flavors, making them really delicious. And the dotenabe was tender and flavorful, the best I've ever had! I devoured it all in no time. I've decided to come back to Shirata's restaurant again! I want to enjoy delicious kushikatsu and dotenabe with some daytime drinking.

Well, the man who woke up from a deep sleep at Amza once again headed to the night streets of Dotonbori... However, sushi restaurants, yakiniku restaurants, ramen shops, takoyaki shops - all of these places had long lines Σ(ﾟдﾟlll) and the majority of the people in line were Korean. Wait a minute, did I accidentally end up in Korea while I was sleeping? The impact was so strong that it felt like we had gone back to the inbound era (*≧∀≦*). By the way, Koreans look similar to Japanese people in appearance, but especially women have a different fashion sense from Japanese people, so it's easy to tell them apart. Well, the reason I came to Dotonbori was to visit a shop I wanted to check out (*≧∀≦*): Kushikatsu Shirotaya, a shop run by Giant Shirata. Who is Giant Shirata? In the early 2000s, during the peak of the TV world's big eating boom, there was a star who stood out among the fierce competitors. Giant Shirata, also known as Nobuyuki Shirata (43 years old), made his debut by winning second place in the TV show "TV Champion National Big Eater Championship" in 2001. Five months later, he won the same competition and went on to achieve a consecutive victory in TBS's "Food Battle Club," earning the nickname "Big Eating Demon." He achieved back-to-back victories in the "Original! Big Eater King Decision Battle" in 2006-07 and retired after 15 years, but his name and epic battles are still deeply engraved in the big eating world. Shirata Nobuyuki (born April 20, 1979) is a former food fighter, entertainer, and entrepreneur from Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. He is a free agent and his blood type is AB. I personally have never seen Shirata on TV because I only watch about 70% news on TV, so I haven't seen his heroic figure (lol). By the way, I was called a big eater since I was young, but the stomachs and intestines of the people who participate in big eating competitions have a special structure, so the amount they can eat is on a completely different level. Well, if you end up with that kind of physique, you'd spend a lot on food, so it's probably okay to be able to eat slightly more than others, right? (*^▽^*) Before becoming a food reviewer on Tabelog, I had visited this place once. Upon entering the Nakaza Kuromon Building and taking the escalator to the 3rd floor, I waited a bit at the storefront and was then guided into the restaurant. I wanted to sit at the counter, but this time I was seated at a table. I started with the classic draft beer order (^o^)/ Giant is about 1 liter, which is about 3 times the size of a regular draft beer. Well, it's not a quantity I can't handle, but unfortunately, the brand was Premium Malt's (ﾉД`) I couldn't bring myself to drink it, so I chose a regular draft beer instead. Shirata-san, beer connoisseurs don't really prefer Premium Malt's, right? I quickly checked the menu and chose the foodie set for 900 yen (=^▽^)σ. I felt that this alone wasn't enough, so I added the unlimited cabbage. Now, the reason I wanted to visit this place this time was because of the following: ① I wanted to see Shirata-san, ② I wanted to eat kushikatsu, ③ I wanted to write a Tabelog review. The correct answer is... all of them (lol). But the number one reason was because of this: When you add LINE friends, you get the privilege of unlimited sauce dipping, which was something I was looking forward to (*\(^o^)/*). In recent years, I have completely stopped visiting kushikatsu shops, but the main reason for that is probably due to getting older and feeling heavy after eating oily foods, and also because I couldn't dip kushikatsu directly into the sauce from the pad. I don't want to eat that kind of imitation, it's not real kushikatsu (Σ੧(❛□❛✿)) So, I decided to register as a friend right away (^_^)v. However, I ordered the sauce sparingly because even a small amount of kushikatsu seemed wasteful. By the way, former food fighter Shirata-san is not just a business owner, but he also cooks in the kitchen himself and even takes photos with customers when asked. He's a friendly person, which is nice (*^▽^*). Oh, me? Well, I have a celebrity-level of popularity in the Tabelog world, so I don't need it, right? (lol). Well, after waiting for a while, the food arrived.

This is a popular kushikatsu restaurant in Dotonbori, Osaka. Even on weekdays, there are many customers, so it seems to be quite popular. There is nothing particularly outstanding in terms of price or uniqueness, but I think the cleanliness of the restaurant, variety of menu items, and overall deliciousness are of high quality. And of course, the kushikatsu with red pickled ginger is delicious! It goes well with highball! Thank you for the meal!

This is a restaurant produced by the famous food fighter Giant Shirata. I ordered the Shirata set, the foodie set, and the plum and whitebait rice ball. The batter was crispy, and the skewers made with fresh ingredients were all delicious. The sauce comes in a bottle, so you can pour the right amount on each bite. The cabbage served as a palate cleanser was very sweet, and when sprinkled with a little salt, it tasted refreshing. There are also hearty menu options available, which I would like to challenge next time. Reservations are only available for dinner, and it can get crowded during lunchtime.

I had drinks at "Kushikatsu Shirotaya," where the food fighter Giant Shirata is. The Giant Highball (1000ml) was very satisfying!! The kushikatsu was by far the most delicious I've ever had. They accept payment with PayPay.

I came here because it had good reviews for delicious food and I wanted to meet Giant Shirata-san. I didn't make a reservation, but luckily they had an opening. When I arrived, Shirata-san himself was at the entrance to greet me. He showed me to my table and explained everything to me. I received a special sauce as a LINE friend registration bonus and started ordering. The portions were generous and the batter was crispy, making it easy to eat. I wanted to try the Giant skewers as well, but I was too full to do so. Shirata-san himself provided excellent customer service and made the experience very enjoyable.

During my trip to Osaka, I randomly walked into a restaurant and was surprised to see Giant Shirota himself working there. What a surprise! I decided to order the giant kushikatsu and it was delicious. The kushikatsu was light and easy to eat, and the sauce was tasty. Thank you for the meal!

In Osaka, I went out for a meal and drinks with my son and his beautiful wife. We went to a kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant called Jumbo Shirata, where they offered all-you-can-eat and drink. I wasn't expecting much, but to my surprise, the food was delicious and the service was top-notch. The kushikatsu had a fine and crispy bread crumb coating, which I really enjoyed. I also had seconds of their delicious doteyaki (grilled meatballs). The only thing I couldn't eat was the cold dashimaki (probably for commercial use), so I suggest they heat it up in the microwave. The service was excellent, with the female staff working efficiently and the owner himself working hard and paying attention to the customers. It was a pleasant surprise to find such great food and service at Jumbo Shirata. It's located in the Kuidaore Building in Dotonbori, so it's easy to find.

In the middle of Dotonbori, in the building with the Kuidaore doll, there is a shop run by the famous Jumbo Shirata-san. It was impressive to see Jumbo Shirata-san himself actively involved in running the shop, unlike many other shops run by famous people through delegation. The shop is very busy, and we enjoyed the all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink course with kushikatsu. The kushikatsu pieces were all large and delicious, with crispy breading. The doteyaki was also delicious with tender meat. The seafood options were also reasonably priced. Breading is important for kushikatsu. I would have loved to dip them in sauce and enjoy, but due to COVID-19 precautions, we had to be patient. This is a great shop where you can fully enjoy and be satisfied in Osaka.

I arrived around 20:30 on a Saturday without a reservation and waited for about 10 minutes before being seated. I ordered the food walking set, doteyaki, and dashimaki, and added oysters and crab on skewers. When I added a friend on LINE, we were given a sauce for second dipping. All the skewers were delicious and there were no disappointments. They weren't greasy, and if I had more time, I would have eaten even more skewers.

During spring break, I went to Osaka. For dinner, I made a reservation at Kushikatsu Shirotaya using Gotoeat points. I didn't know it was owned by Giant Shirota, but later when I checked the photos, it seemed like he served us himself. Amazing. They had a super large 1-liter highball. It was indeed huge, but I wonder if it really contained 1 liter? The kids had a mix of different kushikatsu. We ordered a variety of kushikatsu platters and some other items that caught our eye. The batter was light, making it easy to devour. We also had unlimited refills of cabbage.

During the heyday of the competitive eating trend, Giant Shirata, who was active during its inception, runs a tempura skewers restaurant right in the heart of Dotonbori. I visited on the evening of March 14, 2021. The skewers are conventional and the taste is decent. However, the main attraction of this place is the "Giant Series" by the owner, Shirata. It's quite photogenic to enjoy skewers while holding a Giant Highball in one hand and using a dumbbell as a prop. I recommend it to tourists.