Osaka Takoyaki Market

Located near Umeda, Osaka Takoyaki Market brings several of the city’s famous takoyaki shops together — perfect if you want to sample Osaka’s beloved soul food in one convenient spot. Keep an eye out for the Takoyaki Tower landmark. Here you’ll find two food halls and a few outdoor tables where you can mix and match dishes from different stalls. Prices and portions vary quite a bit, so it’s worth taking a walk before deciding where to order. We went for Kougaryu’s Sauce + Mayonnaise and Juhachiban’s Green Onion + Ponzu — both flavorful and fun to try, though a little smaller than expected. While you’ll find even better takoyaki elsewhere in the city, this spot is still a convenient and entertaining stop if you’re nearby and craving a quick taste of Osaka’s street-food culture!

Osaka is home of Okonomiyaki! 🐙 This market is a food court of different tacoyaki shops, so the reviews can get a bit complicated 😂 I ate at the one to the left of the giant tacoyaki tower, which had beef tendon yaki. I wanted to try something different and I'm so glad I did! Amazing. 🍻 Beers and highball, too! 💳 Takes credit card Can order at a machine or a person. I went to a person so I could point at the menu, the machine had complicated navigation for a not-amazing Japanese speaker.

The concept of this place for trying many different kinds of Tatoyaki is great, but “Kukuru” here was the worst Tatoyaki quality I have ever had. Their service was terrible, and their quality of Tatoyaki (especially Akashiyaki) was the worst. Anyone can do better than them. Do not go to “Kukuru” here. “Juhachiban” gave us great services but Takotaki itself was okay. Anyway, I recommend going to a proper Takoyaki restaurant for 100% sure.

I tried 4 different shops to see which one was best. All of them have a sample box to try different flavors. All of them were delicious. I enjoyed all the shops and flavors thoroughly. You order on a screen so it is easy for English speakers.

3.5 ⭐️ Reasonable price point for its offerings, making it a convenient spot to grab a bite. The four-flavor takoyaki set was enjoyable, though the original flavour stood out as the best. While the pieces of octopus were of good quality, the takoyaki itself leaned on the doughy side, which might not appeal to everyone. A decent option for a quick and affordable takoyaki fix

Great place for a quick bite and a beer, won't break the bank, and the atmosphere is great. A couple of shops to choose from with seating inside and out.

Good price for Takoyaki in town. Taste is quite good, and Tako is big!

A great way to try takoyaki from several vendors, none of which disappoint. Get the takoyaki senbei (takosen), the texture is great!