Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka!
Takoyaki is local specialty of Osaka.
People in Osaka love Takoyaki very much. Osaka has takoyaki restaurants on almost every street corner.
They are differences in taste between each restaurants.Some Takoyaki restaurants are famous,but not taste good.
I would like you to introduce very good, top 5 best restaurants in Osaka.
Local tells Top 5 best Takoyaki restaurants in Osaka!
1.Tamaya/玉屋
I know this takoyaki restaurant since the opening.When I had this Takoyaki for the first time,I was surprised because it was so so good.
The secret of the taste is they use lobster for stock.
I’ve had many Takoyaki in Osaka. So far Tamaya is the best Takoyaki restaurant in Osaka. The soup broth is made from lobster. That makes their takoyaki so special.
There are 5 kinds of sauce, Curry, Soy sauce, Ponzu(Citrus sauce),Sauce and Salt. I recommend you to choose salt.
Address: 1-3-4,Kokubunji, Kita-ku,Osaka
Location: 3 minutes from Subway Sakaisuji-line Tenjinbashisuji 6 chome station exit 2
Phone: 06- 6358-0866
Open Hour: 11:30～24:00
Closed: Tuesdays, Monday(Once a month)
Price:～1000 yen
2.Aiduya Umeda shop/会津屋 梅田店
Aizuya was established more than 70 years ago. Takoyaki is originated in this restaurant.
This restaurant was introduced by TV program many times.
You can enjoy Takoyaki without a source.
Address: 3-2-136 Umeda, Kita-ku,Osaka
Location: 3 minutes from JR Osaka Sakurabashiguchi exit.
Phone: 06-6346-3444
Open Hour: Mon-Fri 11:00 ～22:00 Sat,Sun,National holidays 11:00 ～21:00
Closed: No fixed holiday
Price: ～1000yen
3.Dotonbori Akaoni/道頓堀 赤鬼
There are many takoyaki restaurants in Dotonbori area, and I especially recommend Dotonbori Akaoni among them. There are two shops in dotonbori area.Dotonbori Akaoni is a Takoyaki restaurant that was awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016.
This shop was introduced by Japanese & international TV program many times.
They serve a variety of unique takoyaki dishes such as takoyaki soaked in a special soup, takoyaki with Kakigori(Kakigori is a Japanese summer desert made of shaved ice),and Takoyaki with melted cheese on top.
Takoyaki with Kakigori(summer special) is a really surprise for me, they created this dish so that customers can enjoy the takoyaki even in the summer.
The recommended item is Takoyaki with melted cheese on top.
You can enjoy the perfect harmony of fluffy takoyaki and melted cheese.
They believe fresh Octopus is the crucial factor of the takakoyaki, so they use raw octopus to make takoyaki whereas most of the takoyaki shops use the boiled one.
That makes their takoyaki specially tasty.
Takoyaki of Akaoni is a must-eat food when you come to Osaka!
1)Akaoni Main Shop
Address: 1-2-3, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Location: 5 minute from Subway Midosuji-line Namba station,5 minutes from Subway Sakaisuji line or Sennichimae-line Nipponbashi station
Phone: 06-6211-0269
Open Hour: 10:00 ～ 22:00
Closed: Wednesday
Price:～1000 yen
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Address: 1-3-12, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Location: 5 minute from Subway Midosuji-line Namba station,5 minutes from Subway Sakaisuji-line or Sennichimae-line Nipponbashi station
Phone: –
Open Hour: 12：00～22:30
Closed: Irregular holiday
Price:～1000 yen
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4.Yamachan’s Takoyaki/たこ焼き やまちゃん
Yamachan’s Takoyaki is conveniently located close to Abeno Harukas in Tennoji area.Takoyaki is Slightly crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside.
The broth is made with more than 10 kinds of ingredients including fruits, vegetables,dried bonito and sea kelp.
You can enjoy takoyaki with variety of source such as Ponzu(Citrus Sauce) or original soy sauce.
Address: 1-1-34, Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka
Location: 3 minutes from JR Osaka Tennouji station or Subway Midosuji-line Tennoji station.
Phone: 06-6622-5307
Open Hour: Mon-Sat 11:00～23:00, Sun, National holidays 11:00～22:00
Closed: Third Thursday
Price:～1000 yen
5.Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Namba/たこ焼き道楽 わなか 難波店
Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka is also one of the most popular Takoyaki restaurant in Osaka. There are 6 restaurants in Osaka, Namba, Sennichimae, Amerikamura, Tenyon, Tenroku, and Kuromon-ichiba.
There is always a long queue in front of the restaurant.
Address: 3-7-24, Namba, Chuo-ku,Osaka
Location: 3 minutes from Midosuji-line Namba station 11 exit.
Phone: 06-6631-5920
Open Hour: Mon,Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00～22:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Price: ～1000 yen
I hope you enjoy the best takoyaki in Osaka!
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Dotonbori Food Crawl & Food Sample Tour:
If you want to try Izakaya and other finest Osaka’s food, try Osaka Bar Hopping Food tour with Magical Trip.
Osaka Bar Hopping Food Tour in Namba:
They’ll get to experience authentic Osaka foods and drinks by pub crawling local izakaya bars that travelers normally couldn’t find.
There are also a variety of unique food tours in Osaka.
Dotonbori Food Crawl & Food Sample Tour:
If you want to try Izakaya and other finest Osaka’s food, try Osaka Bar Hopping Food tour with Magical Trip.
Osaka Bar Hopping Food Tour in Namba:
They’ll get to experience authentic Osaka foods and drinks by pub crawling local izakaya bars that travelers normally couldn’t find.
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Thanks a bunch for posting this! Was looking out for the best takoyaki stalls to eat at 🙂 Hope to try at least 3 of these!
Hi,Melissa, Thank you for your comment. These takoyaki shops are my favorites. I hope you enjoy very nice takoyaki in Osaka!