Kushikatsu Specialty Restaurant Matsuba Sohonten

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Kushikatsu Specialty Restaurant Matsuba Sohonten

Located in the heart of Umeda with excellent access, Matsuba Sohonten is a beloved kushikatsu (skewered and fried food) restaurant cherished by the people of Osaka for its stand-and-eat style.

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Located on the first floor of SHINUMEDASYOKUDOUGAI, a bustling area with around 100 dining establishments in central Umeda, Matsuba Sohonten is a beloved kushikatsu (skewered and fried food) restaurant with a history spanning approximately 70 years. Its convenient location makes it easily accessible from JR Osaka Station and various Umeda railway stations, drawing both locals and tourists.

The restaurant features a stand-and-eat style with counters set up along the kitchen and walls. Offering over 15 varieties of kushikatsu, including classics like beef, sausage, shrimp, whiting, and onion, each skewer is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. While you can order directly from the menu, popular items are continuously fried and placed on trays at the counter, allowing you to pick whatever you like. Most skewers are priced in the 100-yen range, with even the priciest options under 300 yen, making it easy to enjoy without worrying about your budget.

Condiments include sauce in trays, salt, soy sauce, and mustard soy sauce. Remember, double-dipping in the sauce tray is prohibited. If you need more sauce, use the free cabbage provided at the counter to scoop more onto your plate.

Highlights

  • A popular kushikatsu restaurant with a history of over 70 years.
  • Conveniently located in central Umeda, easily accessible from JR Osaka Station and Umeda railway stations.
  • Affordable stand-and-eat style dining.
  • Open from 2 PM on weekdays and from the morning on weekends and holidays.
  • No double-dipping in the sauce tray.

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  • Wide variety of kushikatsu at affordable prices.

    Wide variety of kushikatsu at affordable prices.

  • Lively atmosphere from the moment it opens.

    Lively atmosphere from the moment it opens.

  • Convenient location makes it a great stop during transfers.

    Convenient location makes it a great stop during transfers.

Official FAQs

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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

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Chinese, English and Korean menu are available.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Yes.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Is it possible to reserve a seat?

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No, it isn’t.

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Details

Name in Japanese
串かつ専門店 松葉 総本店
Postal Code
530-0017
Address
SHINUMEDASYOKUDOUGAI 1F, 9-20 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Telephone
06-6312-6615
Closed
Mondays
Business Hours
Weekdays 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Weekends and holidays 11:00am - 9:30pm
Budget
2,000-3,000yen
Access
About 2 minutes walk from Hankyu, Subway Midosuji Line’s Umeda Station and JR Osaka Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)