Daigen
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Elderly owners perfect takoyaki & takosen, crisp outside, oozy inside
Elderly owners perfect takoyaki & takosen, crisp outside, oozy inside
"Dotonbori’s takoyaki stands tend to be noisy chains crowded by tourists, who can put a damper on the vibe. Instead, follow Osaka’s teenage fashionistas to Daigen, a bare-bones vendor in Amerikamura, the district of vintage clothing and vinyl records. For decades, an elderly couple has been doling out octopus balls topped with mountains of green onions, as well as takosen (takoyaki sandwiched by two thin, crisp, shrimp rice crackers). Daigen’s batter strikes the right notes — soft inside, crisp outside, and not too heavy — adding nuance to the street food staple." - La Carmina, Michael Sosnick
"If the crowded food carts of Dotonbori aren’t your speed, head to Daigen in the laid-back hipster district of Shinsaibashi. The elderly owners have perfected their takoyaki recipe over the decades, doling out balls with a crisp exterior and oozy interior. This mom-and-pop shop also specializes in takosen: octopus balls mashed between light pink shrimp crackers, a favorite on-the-go snack for young Osakans." - La Carmina
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