“Osaka’s most delicious takoyaki-kun” is another delicious takoyaki shop that breaks away from the traditional idea of takoyaki. Its Chinese name “Osaka’s best takoyaki-kun” is not an exaggeration. The reason why I love this “Osaka’s best takoyaki-kun” so much is mainly because I hate the ginger and the overly salty batter that many Osaka takoyaki shops use. However, “Osaka’s best takoyaki-kun” does not have these two points. In addition, I love the crispy texture of fried food, and the special outer layer of the takoyaki balls at “Osaka’s best takoyaki-kun” gives them a crispy texture. Therefore, I highly recommend it today!”
The best takoyaki in Osaka, where is it?
- Address: 2-11-14 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Business hours: 11:00~23:00
- Official website
The best takoyaki in Osaka is located in the bustling Shinsaibashi shopping street. It’s very close to Namba Station on the subway. Next to it is a delicious Kobe beef steakhouse, but the stall itself is not very big, so you need to look for the Kobe beef sign first!
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The Best Takoyaki in Osaka: “Ordering Method”
As the best takoyaki in Osaka is made by only one owner, the payment system is similar to ramen shops where customers use a self-service vending machine to purchase food tickets. The signature dish is “たこ焼 (takoyaki)” and customers can select the desired quantity. After purchasing the food ticket, customers can wait in line at the designated area for their order.
▼ Seven takoyaki for only 280 yen, near the tourist attraction of Dotonbori, is a popular price in Japan!
▼ This is the place to redeem the food voucher for the boss. If there are no seats in the seating area, you can also add toppings to your takoyaki here and stand next to the vendor to eat. Remember to dispose of your trash in the trash can after finishing.
The biggest feature of the best takoyaki in Osaka is the crispy fried noodle bits wrapped around the outside of the takoyaki, which gives it a unique and layered texture.
▼ Although there are few seats, the turnover rate is high, and you can also wait for a seat to become available.
Signature dish “Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)”
▼ This is the plain takoyaki I got at the beginning, and you can clearly see the fried flour crumbs on top.
By DIYing Kewpie mayonnaise, takoyaki sauce, bonito flakes, and seaweed powder on your seat, you can turn it into a regular-looking takoyaki!
One of the great benefits of DIY is that Japanese food tends to be salty, so you can adjust the amount of takoyaki sauce to your liking and avoid it being too salty.
The best takoyaki in Osaka is Jun’s takoyaki. Compared to the popular queue-worthy shops in Dotonbori such as Takoyaki Kukuru, Takoyaki Hachi, and Honke Nipponbashi Takoyaki, Jun’s takoyaki is smaller in size but can be eaten in one bite, giving you the crispy and crunchy sensation.
The size of the octopus inside is normal, but the batter is not as much as traditional takoyaki. For those who are not used to Kansai-style batter takoyaki, Jun’s takoyaki, which is the best in Osaka, is more acceptable.
About the best takoyaki in Osaka, my experience is
Overall, Piao Er loves the best takoyaki in Osaka, and the main reason is that she likes fried food and hates batter and overly salty taste. The takoyaki without ginger is the takoyaki in my heart!
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