Kushikatsu is a firm favorite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka. Fast, tasty and cheap, this deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

Now, the rule is: “No dipping. Period.” The restaurant serves “kushikatsu,” or deep-fried skewered cutlet, which customers, often strangers, dip into a shared silver-colored can full of ...

There are many restaurants offering “kushikatsu” (deep-fried skewered cutlet) on the streets. The famed statue of Billiken known as the god of happiness sits on the observation deck of the ...