Takoyaki
The Best Street Food in Osaka
What is Takoyaki?
Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a ball-shaped Japanese snack, first popularized in Osaka. Takoyaki is typically filled with octopus (tako), tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger (beni shoga), and green onion (negi). The balls are brushed with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise, and then sprinkled with green laver (aonori) and shavings of dried bonito (katsuobushi).
Where to eat Takoyaki?
The best place to experience
Osaka's food culture is the
neon-laden Dotonbori district near
Namba Station, which is packed with all types of eateries along its
main thoroughfare and many side streets.
For a nostalgic atmosphere of past decades, the
Shinsekai district with its
kushikatsu shops and shogi parlors cannot be beaten. Another major
dining district is Kitashinchi, a
ten minute walk south of Osaka Station, while
Osaka Station City itself is a
safe destination for the less adventurous diners with its multiple
elegant restaurant floors.
Can I make Takoyaki at home?
Yes! You can make Takoyaki at home! Click the button below to get an ingredients list.