1. Takoyaki What is Takoyaki:a savoury ball-shaped snack in Osaka. It is made with flour, eggs, and octopus, then topped with takoyaki sauce and dried bonito flakes. Each takoyaki is made into a perfect sphere with a metal ball-shaped pan. Best places to eat Takoyaki in Osaka: Takoyaki...
My favourite is the hot golden balls of goodness otherwise known as Takoyaki. But Osaka is more than its MAGICAL food. You’ll find the city is brimming with friendly locals, style-y architecture and a diverse art scene. It’s also known for serving up a pretty WILD night out. With ...
Located in the heart of Minami District, this is a sensory experience with lights and sights, and delicious treats available as you stroll through the arcade. Osaka is known as a foodie’s paradise andthe famed street food includestakoyaki(battered octopus fritters), okonomiyaki(savoury pancakes f...
Making takoyaki in Osaka The takoyaki sizzles in the mould until it’s golden brown, and it’s then ready to be dished out.When you order takoyaki in Osaka, they will typically dish them into a boat shaped tray, and then you can order a selection of different toppings – some of the...
Takoyaki Japanese BBQ Steak (Waygu and Kobe beef) Omakase Soba More Places I Didn’t Feature There are more restaurants that I wasn’t able to feature on this list but I did add them to the Tokyo Food Map. These include restaurants that we tried or ones that were in the plans but ju...
One of the best things about Japan is the food. From ramen and sushi to takoyaki and tempura, the options are as endless as they are tasty. However, this excellence in quality even extends to packaged snacks, sweets, and of course, chocolate. For those with a sweet tooth, the country ...
Takoyaki One of the most iconic street foods in Tokyo and Japan isTakoyaki. These delicious round dough balls are cooked to perfection on a special griddle and filled with tender pieces of octopus. You can enjoy them plain or topped with soy sauce, mayonnaise, or other flavorful sauces. Takoy...
takoyaki – fried octopus balls yakitori – chicken skewers of thigh meat, chicken liver, hearts, gizzards bull penis – bull freaking penis kaeru no kara age – fried frog it really wasn’t all that bad with the exception of the aforementioned texture issues with the bull penis – YUCK. ...
Fondly known as the “street food capital of Japan”, you can’t pass up on the endless food stalls Osaka has to offer! There’s the ever-famous Takoyaki (battered octopus balls topped with spring onion, bonito flakes, soy sauce, and mayonnaise), Okonomiyaki (savory pancake), and Taiko-...
If you spend any time in Japan you’ll rapidly realize that each region has its own local delicacies. In Osaka you should try thetakoyaki(fried battered octopus balls); if you go to Nagasaki you shouldn’t leave without trying the champon noodle dish; and of course, we all know about ...