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Wrapped in a glamorous Japonism atmosphere
A fun time to enjoy the exquisite Kushikatsu

Akiara Abe, who has an extraordinary commitment to fried foods as a "tonkatsu love" recognized by himself and others, visited Kushikatsu Arata, an Osaka-style kushikatsu specialty store. The proud kushikatsu, which is hand-made every day, is characterized by light clothing made of fine ultra-grain powder. "Tsunagi", also known as the life of Kushikatsu, is a special original that has been reached by repeating prototypes many times. The outside is crispy and the inside creates a unique texture. In the lively restaurant where the essence of Kabuki is swirling, as soon as Mr. Abe stepped in, his face is blown away without thinking about the bright atmosphere. I ordered "Arata Set" where you can enjoy 5 popular kushikatsu. "I love tonkatsu, and it's quite noisy with the flavor of oil (laughs), but this is very light and I don't feel sick. It is refreshing and delicious.” The clothes made of 100% beef fat have a light mouthfeel, and Mr. Abe of the fried food rubber also roars!

Authentic Spice Curry &
The taste of the cheese skewers that are fun to look

What surprised Abe was "Osaka Spice Curry" limited to lunchtime. The flavor that is blended with more than 10 kinds of spices and carefully produced from the process of adding spices to the oil is just like a curry specialty store. "I was surprised that the curry was too delicious even though it was a Kushikatsu shop. Spice works, isn't it? It has a taste that feels the nuance of Japanese that is somewhat creative, and I'm glad that the vegetables are properly included. It tastes close to my favorite curry shop, but it was shocking that this can be eaten in Shibuya without having to go far." In addition, we sampled a new work "Long Nobi ~ru Cheese Skewer", which has a great visual impact. "I feel like I'm in fashion (laughs). I'm glad I didn't have a chance to eat anything that looks like I often see around Shinokubo." In Kushikatsu Arata, his favorite Tonkatsu set meal starts only on weekdays. It is a dish that uses a deep, original mature sauce, and you can taste "sakumochi" like kushikatsu.

Taste and price alone cannot be measured
I was fascinated by the politeness

Abe says there are many opportunities to go to dinner with the members during the 7ORDER tour. Apparently it is Mr. Abe's job to decide on a shop. "Last year, I went to eat grilled meat in Osaka, eel in Nagoya, and sashimi in Kanazawa. Everyone likes rice, but there are many people who say anything if it is delicious. When I go to that area, I definitely want to do something like a tourist (laughs). So I usually make a reservation and take everyone with me. Commitment to Food…。 If it's a tonkatsu, you'll choose a store that has a balance. All of Hamamatsu's Tonkatsu shops are handmade. The meat is also selected at the ranch, and the bread crumbs are cut by the manager, and they are fried one by one in a frying pan. It's really delicious with people's hands. But it's not expensive. I love the shops that feel that way.” Regardless of the price, choose a shop based on taste and commitment. He also groaned his tongue at the various menus of "Kushikatsu Arata".

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