Takoyaki in Osaka
10 takoyaki shops in Osaka, each with a video. Balls of batter with octopus inside, sold at stands and small shops. Very hot inside, so let them cool.
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Umeda (4)

Hanadako はなだこTakoyaki · Umeda, Osaka · ~¥1,999
Tiny 6-seat counter in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai with a constant queue; try the negi-mayo.

Takonotetsu Kakuda 蛸之徹 角田店Takoyaki · Umeda, Osaka · ¥1,000-4,999
Cook-it-yourself takoyaki at table griddles; fun for groups.


Takoyaki Hiroko 寛子Takoyaki · Umeda, Osaka · ~¥999
Old-style takeout-only stand off the Tenjinbashisuji arcade near JR Tenma; cash only, closes at 17:00.
Namba / Dotonbori (4)


Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru Honten たこ家道頓堀くくる 本店Takoyaki · Namba / Dotonbori, Osaka · ¥1,000-2,999
Known for giant-octopus 'bikkuri' takoyaki; takeout window plus sit-down dining room.

Achichi Honpo Dotonbori あっちち本舗 道頓堀店Takoyaki · Namba / Dotonbori, Osaka · ~¥999
Open until 2-3am by Ebisu Bridge; cash only.

Kogaryu Honten (Amerikamura) 大阪アメリカ村 甲賀流 本店Takoyaki · Namba / Dotonbori, Osaka · ~¥999
Takeout stand in Amerikamura facing Triangle Park, with a small eating space.
Tennoji / Shinsekai (2)

Shinsekai Kankan 新世界 かんかんTakoyaki · Tennoji / Shinsekai, Osaka · ~¥999
Tiny standing stand in Shinsekai; closes early evening and often has a queue.

Takoyaki Ichiban Shinsekai たこやき壱番 新世界店Takoyaki · Tennoji / Shinsekai, Osaka · ~¥1,999
Small counter and terrace shop in Shinsekai that also serves drinks and karaage.