★ Vegan takoyaki, kushikatsu and ramen versions of Osaka street food
A fully plant-based izakaya in Shinsekai (opened 2023) serving vegan, gluten-free versions of Osaka street food — takoyaki, kushikatsu and ramen — with no animal products and no fish dashi by design, so it sidesteps the bonito-dashi trap. 'Gluten-free' is the venue's own claim rather than a certification, so celiac diners should confirm dedicated-fryer and cross-contamination handling directly.
★ Beef kushikatsu with the house communal dipping sauce
The Shinsekai flagship of the kushikatsu lineage traced to 1929, beneath Tsutenkaku Tower and iconic for its shared dipping sauce and famous 'no double-dipping' rule. It offers no dietary accommodations: a shared deep fryer means heavy cross-contamination, the batter contains wheat, and the communal sauce is shared by all diners.
