Osaka Food Guide: Delicious Takoyaki and Chicken Skewers

When traveling in Japan, how can you miss the local food?

This article introduces some of Osaka's popular food spots, ensuring each meal is a delightful surprise!

Must-Try Street Food in Osaka

📍 Osaka Takoyaki Market

Located in an alley next to the red Ferris wheel shopping mall, HEP FIVE, this market gathers five famous local takoyaki restaurants.

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Each shop has its own unique flavor, let’s see which one’s your favorite!

📍 Osaka Takoyaki Market - Yamachan

Yamachan's takoyaki is made with a savory broth batter, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, topped with a special sauce.

Don’t miss their popular three-flavor platter, a perfect way to try different tastes at once!

📍Osaka Takoyaki Market - Kukuru

If you’re an octopus lover, don’t miss Kukuru!

This place uses fresh, big, and chewy octopus, so big that the tentacles even pop out of the takoyaki!

Top it with your favorite sauce and bonito flakes for extra flavor.

Each bite is satisfyingly chewy and delicious!

📍 Osaka Takoyaki Market - Aizuya

At Aizuya, founder Endo Tomekichi had the idea to swap beef and konjac in radio-yaki with octopus, creating takoyaki.

The original takoyaki only has octopus and a savory broth-based batter.

It has no pickled ginger or sauces like mayo, just the simple, delicious taste.

📍Osaka Takoyaki Market - Takoyaki Juhachiban

The restaurant specializes in crispy takoyaki. The skilled takoyaki maker flips each ball with precision, and the hot takoyaki is coated with a golden, crispy batter.

The outer layer is even crunchier, giving it a unique texture. If you love a crispy bite, this is a must-try!

📍Osaka Takoyaki Market - Kogaryu

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Originating from Osaka's American Village, the restaurant's specialty is mayo takoyaki.

The top choice is the "Sauce Mayo Takoyaki" with a special sauce.

For a refreshing option, try the "Green Onion Yuzu Vinegar Takoyaki."

Osaka Takoyaki Market Official Website

📍 Address: Osaka, Kita Ward, Kakudacho, 5−15, HEP FIVE 1F

🏠 Business Hours: 11:00～22:00

Highly recommended! The ultimate choice for chicken skewers!

📍 Nonotory

If you love chicken dishes, try Nonotory, a chicken specialty restaurant.

The restaurant offers chicken skewers with different cuts and a variety of flavors.

If you're having trouble deciding, just go for the 自慢(signature dishes) on the menu!

The table is full of delicious chicken dishes!

The shiso plum, mustard, and yuzu vinegar chicken skewers are grilled over charcoal to lock in the flavors,

letting you enjoy both the fresh chicken taste and the smoky aroma.

The Nonotory Mizutaki is a must-try!

The broth simmered for 8 hours with chicken bones and vegetables is rich and sweet!

Also recommend the salmon roe set (lunch-limited).

Only 10 servings available per day.

The salmon roe is everywhere!

Nonotory Nambado Official Website

📍 Address: Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 3 Chome−7−19, GEMS Namba, 8F

🏠 Business Hours: Lunch 11:30–14:30 / Dinner 16:30–22:30

※Closed: 12/31～1/1

⚠️The attractions in the Have Fun Japan Food Pass will change from time to time, please refer to the official website for the latest information.