5 Recommended Takoyaki Restaurants in Namba

I think there are many people who want to try takoyaki at least once when they come to Osaka.

However, there are many takoyaki restaurants in Osaka, so some people may be confused about which one to go to. There are many shops in the Shinsaibashi/Namba area, so you may get confused.

To solve that problem, in this article we will introduce takoyaki restaurants that are popular with locals.

What is Takoyaki eating tour?

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There are many takoyaki stalls in Osaka. They will make takoyaki in front of you and you can eat it on the spot. It is very popular among tourists because it is cheap and easy to eat.

[5 selections] Recommended places to eat while walking in Namba

1. Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru Main Store

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The takoyaki at Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru, a restaurant specializing in octopus dishes, is fluffy! The inside is melty! And we are proud of the plump, large octopus!

We also recommend the surprising takoyaki, takoyaki shabu, and special oden made with dried takodashi, which are only available at the main store!

Reviews

Female in her 40s living in South Korea

I came to Osaka and ate takoyaki for the first time and it was delicious! I want to eat there again when I come to Japan.

Male in his 30s living in the US

I'm happy to be able to eat freshly made takoyaki as is.

It goes perfectly with the sauce on top!

Address

1-10-5 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture, 1st floor, Chalk Building

Business hours

Monday to Friday 12:00 to 23:00

Saturday 11:00-23:00

Sundays and holidays 11:00-22:00

All eat-ins are available until 9pm.

Closed

none

Official website

https://dotonbori-kukuru.com

2. Hachimaruhachi

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A takoyaki shop with a solid sign that says, “The second most delicious restaurant in Osaka.''

The outside is crispy and very delicious. Hachimaruhachi has a unique taste that makes you addicted to it.

Reviews

Female in her 40s living in South Korea

It was my first time eating takoyaki and it was delicious!

Male in his 20s living in Canada

The sauce and mayonnaise go great together!

I recommend it to everyone.

Address

11-23 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture

Business hours

12:00-0:00

Closed

Wednesday

Official website

https://hjt7.inukubou.com/tako/index.html

3. Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae Main Branch

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This restaurant has been featured in the Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka for three consecutive years.

Mr. Wanaka's takoyaki dough has so much flavor that you can eat it without sauce.

It's made with fine-grained flour and just the right amount of dashi, making it very delicious.

Reviews

Female in her 40s living in China

We waited in line for a long time, but the food was so delicious!

Male in his 30s living in the US

It was my first time to eat such delicious food! I want to introduce it to my friends!

Address

2-8-21 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture

Business hours

Please check the official website as it may change from time to time.

Closed

Open all year round

Official website

http://takoyaki-wanaka.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/wanaka_takoyaki/

4. Acchichi Honpo Dotonbori store

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This is Acchichi Honpo, a very popular takoyaki restaurant in Dotonbori. This store often has long lines and is loved by both Japanese and foreign tourists.

The characteristic of takoyaki is that it has a large, creamy octopus inside, so you can feel the volume.

What's also great about it is that you can see it being made right in front of your eyes.

Reviews

Female in her 30s living in Spain

The octopus inside is huge and amazing! You can eat it freshly made.

Male in his 30s living in Singapore

I had no idea that Japan had such delicious food!

Address

7-19 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture

Business hours

Monday to Thursday, Sundays and holidays

10am to 2am

Friday, the day before a holiday

9am to 2am

Saturday

9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

Closed

Open all year round

Official website

https://kd4h000.gorp.jp

5.Takoyaki Juhachiban Dotonbori store SONS-DOHTONBORI

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Takoyaki Juhachiban is also a very popular restaurant. The unique feature of this restaurant is that they have a variety of toppings and sauces, so you can compare the tastes of the takoyaki. Also, since the takoyaki contains tenkasu (tempura crumbs), you can enjoy the crunchy and fluffy texture.

There is also an eat-in space, so you can relax and enjoy your takoyaki.

Reviews

Female in her 30s living in Thailand

I came with my family, and I'm so happy that everyone in the family was satisfied with the takoyaki from this restaurant!

Male in his 30s living in France

The marriage of the soup stock and the sauce is amazing! !

Address

1-8-26 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture

Business hours

11:00-22:00

Closed

Open all year round

Official website

https://d-sons18.co.jp

summary

How was that?

The shops we have introduced are very popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan, so we hope that you will like them.

This time I introduced five restaurants, but there are many other delicious takoyaki restaurants in Shinsaibashi/Namba. I hope you will read this article and find it helpful.

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