Japan Trip Takoyaki | History and food stalls
I'm sure there are many people who want to eat takoyaki when they travel to Japan. If you know about takoyaki and its history beforehand, you will be able to enjoy takoyaki even more in Japan.
In this article, we will introduce what kind of food takoyaki is and the history of takoyaki.
What is takoyaki?
Takoyaki is a dish made by filling flour dough with ingredients such as octopus and condiments and baking it into a round shape about 2 to 3 cm in diameter.
Takoyaki is a soul food that originated in Osaka
Takoyaki in Japan began in 1935 with a food stall run by Tomekichi Endo of Aizuya.
He came to Osaka and started selling a dish called Radio Yaki.
Radio-yaki is a food made in the same way as takoyaki, but instead of octopus, it is made with beef tendon and konjac.
At that time, radios that received voice and music were popular in the world, so it was sold under the name Radio Yaki because it was a trendy food just like radio.
However, a customer who had eaten radio yaki told me that in Akashi City, Hyogo, which is next to Osaka, there was a food called tamagoyaki with octopus in it, so they started selling it as takoyaki by adding octopus instead of beef tendon and konjac. I did.
This was the birth of modern takoyaki.
You should eat takoyaki in Osaka
We recommend eating takoyaki in Osaka, its birthplace.
There are approximately 3,000 takoyaki and okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka, which are loved by locals.
Eating takoyaki at a food stall in Osaka
There are many takoyaki stalls in Namba, Osaka, so we recommend visiting a variety of shops and enjoying the various flavors.
It's very cheap at around 500 yen for 6 to 8 pieces, so you can easily eat it.
In addition, the food stalls will grill the food right in front of you, so you can watch the grilling performance and eat freshly baked food.
Recently, a new spot called OSAKA Takoyaki Market has opened in Umeda, Osaka, where you can taste and compare popular takoyaki restaurants, so be sure to check it out.
summary
Takoyaki is loved by both locals and foreign tourists. After reading this article, you will definitely come to Japan and enjoy Takoyaki even more. I hope you have a good trip
Takoyaki Restaurants in Namba