The 4 Best Takoyaki Joints in Osaka

Takoyaki, needless to say, a ball-shaped snack with octopus inside. Originally from Osaka and the local’s soul food is now gone for global food. Even if you find yourself in New York, there is some takoyaki places and so as other places on the earth. However, you sometime need to go back to where it all began. In Osaka, takoyaki’s mecca, there are hundreds takoyaki joints on every single corner and if you are not familiar with the city, it is hard to find where is the best places to make your tummy satisfied. Don’t worry, Fun! Japan covers you. Let’s check and see the best takoyaki joints in Osaka.

Yamachan, Tennoji

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Probably the best takoyaki place in Tennoji area hands down! Yamachan is located on a street by Abeno Harukas, the tallest commercial building in Japan. They are so popular that they always have a long line from opening to closing time every day. Loved by locals, the place is indeed the place you must go when you are in Osaka. The takoyaki’s dough is so thin and fragile like xiao long bao and mild gravy broth melts inside of your mouth. There are many variations though the most popular one is called, Best and Young.

Aiduya Honten, Tamade

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You cannot miss Aiduya if you love Takoyaki. Aiduya is the birthplace of Takoyaki. Yes, everything was started here. What is unique about this place is that they don’t put Takoyaki sauce on top. Do you wonder about the taste? Don’t worry. Because their takoyaki has deep flavor of dashi, the fish broth. With one bite, you feel the perfect harmony of octopus and their dashi.

Wanaka, Sennichimae

Wanaka is probably the best takoyaki place loved by locals. They always have a long line though don’t worry since it is not a restaurant, but a stand. Thus, you will not be on the line as you might expect. Their dough uses bonito and konbu, seaweed broth. Like Aiduya, you don’t actually need any sauce and their takoyaki tastes great as it is. However, they do have some fancy choices of toppings so you should add the sauce anyways. Kamataki-shio, a homemade flavor salt is our recommend. They use Okinawan salt and that will add deepness on their takoyaki.

Kogaryu, Americamura