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What's new at Kushikatsu Daruma? Here's a hint: rice bowls and ramen!
From Osaka to Manila, meet Kushikatsu Daruma.
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Kushikatsu Daruma opened earlier this year at Uptown Mall, but it's a concept that has long been around. In fact, it started in Osaka in 1929.
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They're known for their deep-fried skewers made with light batter dipped in special tonkatsu sauce.
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And their only rule? NO DOUBLE DIPPING!
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I really hope to God that people follow that rule. I don't even want to think about the fact that other people may have double dipped. Eww. :((
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You could go for their Beginner Level (9 sticks) or Advanced Level (11 sticks) sets, or get single stick orders, which are priced at Php39 or Php59 each, instead.
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The Beginner Level set (P480) includes: Classic Kushikatsu, Prawn, Chicken with Garlic, Chikuwa, Tsukune, Tonkatsu, Leeks, Potato, and Camembert Cheese.
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While the Advanced Level Set (P480): Classic Kushikatsu, Chicken Heart, Chicken Intestine, Pork Intestine, Chicken Gizzard, Garlic, Lady Finger, Gyoza, White Onion, Leeks, and Tonkatsu.
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When Tim and I ate at Kushikatsu Daruma a few days ago, we opted to go for single stick orders. If you're planning to do the same (and are on a budget), try take note of the prices as it's very easy to get carried away with these things. I think we ended up ordering more than 10 sticks, and that's on top of the rice bowls we each had!
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Anyway, onto the bowls!
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Gyudon with Egg (P295)
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Curry Chahan (P160)
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Gyudon with Cheese (P330)
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Karaage Nanban Rice (P330)
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Oyakodon (P295)
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Chicken Teriyaki (P295)
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Aside from the rice bowls, why not try their ramen too?
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Kushikatsu Daruma is located at 2/F Uptown Place Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
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