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The best takoyaki in Osaka
Start with Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae in Namba for O-iri sampler of four toppings, Aizuya Namba in Namba for sampler plate, no sauce or mayo and Kougaryu Amerikamura in Amerikamura for classic sauce and mayo, or black pepper and lemon. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka SennichimaeNamba
Get: O-iri sampler of four toppings
Loved by locals and visitors, with many sauce, salt and dashi options.
- Aizuya NambaNamba
Get: Sampler plate, no sauce or mayo
Michelin Bib Gourmand shop, said to be among the originators, with fillings like beef tendon.
- Kougaryu AmerikamuraAmerikamura
Get: Classic sauce and mayo, or black pepper and lemon
Sashimi-grade octopus, kelp dashi batter and in-house mayo.
- Hanadako Shin-Umeda ShokudogaiUmeda
Get: Negi-mayo takoyaki
Local favorite with a constant but fast-moving line.
- Takoyaki Juhachiban DotonboritenDotonbori
Get: Classic takoyaki with your choice of toppings
Crisp shell, molten center and tender octopus chunks.
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Where is the best takoyaki in Osaka?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae (Namba), Aizuya Namba (Namba) and Kougaryu Amerikamura (Amerikamura). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae, get O-iri sampler of four toppings. At Aizuya Namba, get sampler plate, no sauce or mayo. At Kougaryu Amerikamura, get classic sauce and mayo, or black pepper and lemon. At Hanadako Shin-Umeda Shokudogai, get negi-mayo takoyaki.
Which neighborhood is best for takoyaki in Osaka?
Most of these are in Namba. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Osaka: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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