Best Takoyaki in Dotonbori, Osaka? Our Recommendations

Osaka's undisputed specialty food is “takoyaki” (octopus dumplings).

The best place to eat takoyaki is in Dotonbori, Osaka.

The Dotonbori area, lined with popular and famous takoyaki restaurants, is a well-known sightseeing spot.

In this article, I, an Osaka resident, will recommend the best takoyaki restaurants in Dotonbori, Osaka.

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If you want to eat the best takoyaki, Dotonbori, Osaka is the place to go!

Dotonbori, a popular sightseeing spot in Osaka, is also famous for the best takoyaki.

Since Dotonbori is in the center of downtown Osaka, it is easily accessible and is a short walk from one of the stations listed below.

It is easy to visit on your own, not on a sightseeing tour, so if you are interested in visiting Dotonbori, you may want to check out the Dotonbori Shotenkai website.Dotonbori Shotenkai You can also check the website of the

▼ Access to Dotonbori
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Yotsubashi Line, Sennichimae Line “Namba Station” 6-minute walk from Exit 14
Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line / Sennichimae Line Nippombashi Station 9 min. walk from Exit 2
Six-minute walk from Exit 14 of Osaka Namba Station on the Hanshin Railway and Kintetsu Railway lines.
6 minutes on foot from Exit 14 of Osaka Namba Station on the Hanshin Railway and Kintetsu Railway lines

Now, let me introduce some specific restaurants where you can enjoy the best takoyaki!

1. Takoyaki Creo-ru

(source:Dotonbori Creo-ru)

Creo-ru is ranked number one in various rankings as the best takoyaki in Osaka.

The restaurant has about 70 seats, where you can enjoy takoyaki in a relaxed atmosphere.

In addition to takoyaki, you can taste all Osaka specialties such as okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and kushikatsu.

Since the restaurant has been introduced in many media, there is always a long line of customers waiting to get in, so it is best to allow plenty of time for your visit.

In addition to the standard menu items such as Sauce Mayo Takoyaki, there are also original takoyaki dishes such as Half-boiled egg on top and Peperoncino style, which are not available anywhere else. It is recommended to go there with an empty stomach and enjoy a variety of takoyaki flavors.

▼ Dotonbori Creo-ru Store Information

Address	1-6-4 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Phone	06-6211-6431
Business Hours	10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Official website	https://creo-ru.com/creo-ru-store/tenpo/dotonbori/

2. Takoyaki Wanaka

(source:Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka)

Wanaka's takoyaki is characterized by its crunchy outside and fluffy inside.

The takoyaki has the best balance of textures, and even the dough has a delicious flavor that is well received.

The takoyaki are served with a variety of sauces, including the standard special sauce, dashi soy sauce, ponzu (Japanese citrus sauce), and spicy sauce, all of which are sure to satisfy.

The original “takosen,” takoyaki sandwiched between shrimp crackers, is also popular.

You can enjoy freshly baked takoyaki anytime, so if you are looking for crunchy takoyaki or hot takoyaki, be sure to visit.

Address	1-6-7 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Phone	06-6213-6110
Business Hours	10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Official website	http://takoyaki-wanaka.com/

3. Honke Ootako, Dotonbori Branch

The best takoyaki restaurant in Osaka that I went to today.

Takoyaki Hiroko" on the north side of Tenma Station
Cheap and traditional soft and sweet sauce takoyaki, 10 for 250 yen!
Dotonbori "Honke Otako Dotonbori Branch
First of all, the visual is absolutely beautiful. The dough is moist and firm, and the octopus is huge! The balance is perfect. pic.twitter.com/wRdcyajAqm

- Bubba (@blue_ryofat) September 20, 2023

Ootako is said to have the longest history of any takoyaki restaurant in Dotonbori. It offers the best takoyaki with large, fresh octopus.

You can also order okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and kushikatsu. This is a famous restaurant that both tourists and residents of Osaka want to try at least once.

Address	1-4-16 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Phone	06-6211-5223
Business Hours	10:00 am - 11:00 pm (*Closes when sold out)
Official website	https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001483/

4. Kukuru Dotonbori Honten

(source:Tako-ya Dotonbori Kukuru)

In the Minami area alone, the famous restaurant Kukuru is located in Dotonbori and Soemon-cho, Osaka, where you can enjoy takoyaki that are fluffy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside.

The balance between the plump texture of the large octopus inside and the soft dough is perfect.

At the Dotonbori main store, you can also order octopus shabushabu or oden using dried octopus broth.

If you want soft takoyaki, try Kukuru.

Address	Shiroa Building 1F, 1-10-5 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Phone	06-6212-7381
Business Hours	Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Official website	https://www.shirohato.com/kukuru/doutonbori.html

5. Takoyaki Juhachiban

(source:Takoyaki Juhachiban SONS-DOHTONBORI)

Takoyaki Juhachiban is a takoyaki restaurant where customers order their takoyaki by purchasing tickets from a ticket vending machine.

The restaurant specializes in takeout, but you can also eat on the benches set up in front of the restaurant.

The surface of the takoyaki is covered with a generous amount of tenkasu, giving it a crunchy and crispy texture that is unmatched by any other takoyaki.

The “Half & Half” and “Ohako Triple Variety” menus, which allow you to enjoy several flavors at once, are very popular, and are recommended for those who want to try many different flavors at once.

Address	1-8-26 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Phone	06-4256-2818
Business Hours	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Official website	https://d-sons18.co.jp/free/shop_sonsdohtonbori

Enjoy the best takoyaki in Dotonbori, Osaka!

As you can see, there are many delicious takoyaki specialty restaurants in Dotonbori, Osaka, a fierce battleground of takoyaki restaurants.

Whether you prefer crunchy or fluffy takoyaki, the takoyaki you think is the best depends on your preference, but the five restaurants listed above are sure to be delicious for anybody.

If you want to taste the best takoyaki in Osaka, or if you want to enjoy takoyaki while sightseeing in Osaka, please visit one of the tasty takoyaki restaurants in Dotonbori, Osaka.

Each restaurant has a different menu, so it is recommended that you visit a takoyaki restaurant within a day or a few days to compare different takoyaki dishes!