Odaiba Takoyaki Museum

Trying takoyaki was on our bucket list, and unsure about which stall served the best, we chose one offering various options. We sampled the egg, original, green onion, and cheese variations, with the cheese option standing out as the best. To conclude our meal, we indulged in yogurt and bubble tea for dessert.

The Takoyaki museum and the small shopping area leading up to it gives strong Osaka vibes. A lot of Takoyaki samplers are offered. My favorite were the cheese and mentai variation. That being said the quality of the takoyaki was a bit disappointing and pales against most food vendors in Osaka. The atmosphere is lively on the weekend and a food place to stop by for food if you happen to be in the area.

Fun small takoyaki corner in Odaiba. Recommend coming to check out if you want to try different kinds of takoyaki from Osaka. You can order takeaway and sit outside, inside can get crowded during peak times. Definitely recommend if you're feeling peckish and want something quick and tasty to eat. While they all have slightly different styles, they're all on a similar level in terms of quality and price. We opted for Juhachiban as they have a crunchier takoyaki (extra agedama/tempura bits).

You can eat so many different kinds of takoyaki here, it’s just so much fun cause you can’t have them in normal takoyaki places. You can buy from vending machines or if you want to use cards you have to pay at the register.

Very small and gimmicky food court inside of a small and gimmicky mall! But - all things aside - as we were not making time to go to Osaka for takoyaki, we were happy to try out the different takoyaki specialties here. There differences between the different shops seem to be small, although you can try the storefront which claims to have been the “inventor” of takoyaki. The original flavour is always classic and delicious. There is a takoyaki shrine in the middle of the space. Interesting!

We were expecting top tier takoyaki but this did not live up to its name. Unfortunately very touristy… there’s better takoyaki in Canada.

Pretty standard Takoyaki. Got the green onion, cheese and original. Original was by far the best out of the three. Easily ordering system by using the ticket machine and then handing it to the staff to prepare on the spot.

It is relatively compact but there are 4-5 takoyaki shops you can choose, and there are plenty of sitting areas with tables. There are even seats by the window with the view of Tokyo bay. We chose くくる( kukuru ) original Takoyaki. Very good. Pairing with coke, beer, or high ball (whiskey soda) is highly recommended! This is not a museum, nothing to see, but great place to eat Takoyaki.

A great place to try a variety of takoyaki. Fun environment. Don't forget to play the claw machine and win your very own octopus. So cute!

Came here for lunch before going to Legoland Discovery. I love Takoyaki hopping! They were about 8 or so different takoyaki vendors. I did not really care for Kukuru but Imotako was delicious. If you don't care for certain toppings and sauce, you can tell them not to put on yours. I also saw people with this card that lets you try a few pieces from each vendor. (Not sure how you purchase the card). If you like Takoyaki and are im the area, you should definitely check it out.

There's so much Takoyaki that you'll be super excited just being in the presence of so much Takoyaki. However, everything seems overpriced compared to other parts of Tokyo...and probably everywhere else, even in the U.S. I ordered the Takoyaki from the shop that gives the highest quantity for your cash. It was 12 takoyakis (3 different types) for ~1,000 yen. The takoyaki was just okay. We definitely had better outside of the Takoyaki museum.

Went there before I go to teamlab boarderless. Takoyaki were okay. Not that super special. Went to the third one on the right.

One of the popular Japanese snacks that you will often see or hear about is takoyaki. Invented in the city of Osaka during the 1930's, now this popular Osakan street food can be found all over Japan and abroad. Made of wheat flour-based batter and cooked in different types of molded pans and used with a special pick, takoyaki is filled with minced or diced octopus, pickled ginger, green onion and tenkasu (tempura scraps). And on top, takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise and sprinkled with aonori and dried bonito. And in Odaiba, there is a place called the Odaiba Takoyaki Museum at Decks. Now, it's important to note that in Japan, the word museum is not always used in the same way as in America or Europe. Museum is often used in different ways that some travelers may think, is this for real? Am I missing out on something? The Odaiba Takoyaki Museum is more or less a food court (in Japan, they call it a food theme park). Similar to what you would find in a shopping mall, the difference is that the shops in the food court in this case, cater to takoyaki. You can purchase and eat takoyaki and purchase shops with takoyaki stuffed animals and more. But why is the word museum used? Primarily because encased in glass, you will find five different takoyaki molds and nearby a sign about the history of takoyaki. That's pretty much it. But it doesn't mean it's not worth visiting. In fact, for those wanting to eat takoyaki will want to visit the location if they are in Odaiba. Inside are shops such as: Tennouji Abenotakoyaki Yamachan, a mountain of takoyaki plus toppings and you get their secret soup (whichhas pineapple and banana). There secret soup is well-known for those who come to the area. Then there is Imotako, takoyaki with big pieces of octopus and using Hinai chicken stock. Takoyaki 18ban has a cherry blossom-colored takoyaki with a creamy dough with soft texture using milk powder. Takoyakinoganso Honke Aizuya is the classic store that invented takoyaki. Crunchy outside, creamy inside. Takoya Doutonbori Kukuru uses large chunks of octopus and takoyaki combined with white wine. Marugoto Osaka! Ichibirian is a souvenir shop that sells takoyaki-themed merchandise. Overall, the Odaiba Takoyaki Museum is a pretty cool food court for takoyaki lovers. I happen to love takoyaki and there are different shops that have their own way of making takoyaki, so in some ways, you want to try different shops to see which one appeals to you. But if you go there expecting a museum or anything full of history as you would expect from a museum, you may be severely disappointed.

Quick! When you think of Japanese street food... what's the first thing that comes to mind? Did you say "takoyaki"? You can find takoyaki in Vancouver, but for the uninitiated, takoyaki is round-shaped dumplings filled with piece of octopus (ie. tako) and then topped with various ingredients. Part of the fun of eating takoyaki is seeing them made in the special round moulds and how they expertly flip each ball over using only thin metal skewers. Located on the 4th floor of the Decks shopping complex in the middle of Tokyo Bay is the famous Odaiba Takoyaki Museum. Here, you can sample various types of takoyaki from different parts of Japan. In addition to the food, you can purchase these little octopus stuffies. Because there are different vendors here, it's a bit difficult to decide on which takoyaki to try. If you have a big appetite, you might want to try one from each stall. It is fairly busy here. The layout is similar to a food court with tables located in the middle of the room. We wound up ordering from the Takoyaki Hakkan stall. At most of the stalls here, you order your food using one of the vending machines in front of the stall. We opted for the 4 selections for ¥1120. You get 4 each of each variety including one with mayonnaise, a salt version, one with a soup for dipping sauce, and another with soy sauce and vinegar dipping sauce. Seriously, if you're a fan of takoyaki, you'll be in heaven here.

Takoyaki everywhere!! The whole building was super interesting. The takoyaki museum doesn't feel like a museum. I'd say it's more like a takoyaki food court. Still an amazing experience and I would definitely eat takos here again (:

Ran into this spot while exploring Odaiba. I honestly haven't had Takoyaki since Taiwan, so it was nostalgic to run into this place and try it. You make your order though a vending machine and hand your ticket to the chef. Pretty awesome and organized! I really didn't want to commit to one kind of Takoyaki so I went for the combo. They were super hot and flavorful, and had a decent amount of octopus in each ball. Their drink choices are limited and all they serve here is their staple, so if you're looking for something more filling, you'll have to explore more options outside of here. It's still awesome to try and visit, so give it a shot if you're in the area!

One of my favorite places to visit in Odaiba. So many stalls to choose from just in terms of freshly cooked Takoyaki. If you're looking for all kinds of Takoyaki, this is the place to go. And in addition, there are also some shops that sell Takoyaki themed souvenirs, including snacks, toys, plushies, T-shirts, keychains, etc. If you're a tourist, you must not miss this place. BRING THE FAMILY!

My husband and I weren't planning on eating takoyaki, but the colorful museum caught our attention. We tried a 4 regular takoyaki and 4 cheeseyaki combination. Both were incredibly creamy and delicious, but the cheeseyaki were surprisingly good! We'd never had them or heard of them before. They had octopus inside and the cheese flavor was strong and delicious. Great stuff!

The service is bad, and totally different from local people. , ---waitress knees down when Japanese guests order., especially knees down with a flattering smile to the male Japanese. but not do the same to tourists. I think this different treatment grows with their mind and attitude.There are lot of tourists in this place, if you don't need to earn profits from visitors, why you open this restaurant here? that is disgusting: treating tourists so badly while earn their money. won't come again.