Yae-katsu is a long-established deep-fried skewer and kushikatsu restaurant in Shinsekai, Osaka, founded in 1947.

It is one of the most popular places in Janjan Yokocho, a lively alley full of eateries, and there is always a line of customers waiting to get in. The restaurant only has counter seats, and the staff will fry the skewers right in front of you.

The specialties of Yae-katsu are doteyaki and kushikatsu. Doteyaki is beef tendon simmered in a sweet and savory miso sauce, which goes perfectly with sake. Kushikatsu is various ingredients coated in batter and deep-fried, which you dip in a special sauce before eating. Be careful not to dip the same skewer twice in the sauce, as it is prohibited. Also, you can enjoy unlimited cabbage, which is great for refreshing your palate.

The menu has English and Chinese translations, and some of the staff can speak foreign languages. Also, the restaurant is decorated with photos and messages from customers from all over the world. Yae-katsu is a place where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Osaka's downtown and delicious deep-fried skewers. It is recommended for tourists who visit for the first time.

八重勝 / Yaekatsu

〒556-0002 大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東３丁目４−１３
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