Kushikatsu is the soul food of Osaka. There are countless restaurants in Osaka City where you can enjoy Kushikatsu.
Meanwhile, there is a restaurant that has continued to be loved by locals since its establishment in 1956.
That is “Torinosu”.
There are stores in Umeda and Kyobashi, but this time we will report on the Kyobashi store as well as the Torinosu that has been loved for more than half a century.
“If you want to eat Kushikatsu in Kyobashi, don’t hesitate to come here.”
There are many regulars who have been coming here for decades, and the restaurant is popular for its familiarity, where even one person can feel free to come in alone.
The store has his first and second floors, and the first floor has counter seats.
There are table seats on the second floor, so we can accommodate groups and groups.
Kushikatsu is made with freshly fried ingredients!
Torinosu Kushikatsu is characterized by its light sauce. The kushikatsu is also crisply fried, and you can enjoy freshly fried ingredients.
Kushikatsu has a wide variety of toppings, including vegetables, meat, and fish. When you first come here, it can be hard to decide which one to buy, but the good thing about it is that it’s available at a low price of 160 to 220 yen per bottle, so you can easily enjoy it.
Kushikatsu menu
Young chicken: 220 yen
Beef cutlet: 180 yen
Scallop: 180 yen
Sardine: 180 yen
Fish: 180 yen
Perilla cheese: 180 yen
Lotus root: 180 yen
Wiener: 180 yen
Shrimp: 180 yen
Shiitake mushroom: 180 yen
Asparagus: 180 yen
Red ginger tempura: 180 yen
Green chili pepper: 180 yen
Eggplant: 180 yen
Onion: 160 yen
Quail egg: 160 yen
Potato: 160 yen
Konnyaku: 160 yen
Squid: 160 yen
Tonkatsu: 160 yen
There is also a Kushikatsu set menu, so if you can’t decide which one to go for, we recommend ordering the set menu.
Kushikatsu set menu
Recommended: 860 yen
onion
beef cutlet
Conger
Potato
Scallops
A set: 860 yen
Shiitake mushroom
Pork cutlet
Shrimp
Lotus root
Quail egg
B set: 900 yen
Broiler
Green chili
squid
Wiener
Konnyaku
C set: 900 yen
eggplant
Asparagus
Sardine
Red ginger
shiso cheese
Not just kushikatsu! Cheap and delicious snacks
Torinosu is an izakaya (Japanese pub). In addition to kushikatsu, there are various other snacks available. From pickles to cold tofu to edamame, everything on the menu is traditional and comforting.
Snack menu
Rakkyo: 210 yen
Tsubozuke: 210 yen
Chinese cabbage kimchi: 310 yen
tofu: 370 yen
Edamame: 310 yen
Salted squid: 210 yen
Dashimaki: 210 yen
Bamboo shoot tempura: 210 yen
Pickled daikon radish: 210 yen
Homemade tofu-age: 410 yen
Pork cutlet with egg: 410 yen
Eggplant dengaku: 410 yen
Fried shumai: 410 yen
Raw sushi (shimesaba): 370 yen
Tomato: 310 yen
Among them, the homemade tofu-age is one of the most popular dishes. This is a dish recommended by our regulars, so be sure to order it when you visit.
Drink menu
Bottled beer (large): 600 yen
Bottled beer (small): 400 yen
Black draft beer: 460 yen
Stout: 420 yen
Draft beer (large): 780 yen
Draft beer (small): 520 yen
Non-alcoholic beer: 320 yen
Shochu: 430 yen
Carbonated water: 210 yen
Sake: 390 yen
Cold sake: 760 yen
Shaoxing wine: 420 yen
Plum wine: 330 yen
Whiskey (double): 570 yen
Whiskey (single): 320 yen
Wine (red/white): 560 yen
Tarhai: 370 yen
Oolong tea/Cola: 220 yen
note: If you want to drink shochu mixed with soda, you will need to purchase shochu (430 yen) and carbonated water (210 yen) separately. If you want an oolong high, purchase oolong tea (220 yen) separately.
Enjoy traditional, authentic kushikatsu in Osaka.
Cheap and delicious kushikatsu. An old-fashioned atmosphere with a nostalgic feel.
Torinosu is still crowded with locals today.
If you’ve made the effort to come to Osaka, try authentic kushikatsu. Here it is.
Please come and enjoy the taste that has been loved by the people of Osaka for over half a century.