Local Guide
5 recommended takoyaki and okonomiyaki restaurants to visit in Shinsekai, Osaka

Osaka is a city overflowing with unique local cuisine. Among them, flour-based dishes, "konamon," are an essential part of Osaka cuisine. Takoyaki and okonomiyaki, made with batter that is full of the flavor of dashi stock, cooked on a hot iron plate and smothered in rich sauce and mayonnaise, are two must-try delicacies when visiting Osaka. We will introduce five recommended restaurants, from long-established restaurants frequented by locals to takeout specialty shops that you can easily drop in to.

Radioyaki, which contains sujikon, the predecessor of takoyaki, is a must-try.

From the front: "Radioyaki" 12 pieces for 700 yen, "Original Takoyaki" 12 pieces for 800 yen
From the front: "Radioyaki" 12 pieces for 700 yen, "Original Takoyaki" 12 pieces for 800 yen

A long-established store well-known as the originator of takoyaki. The specialty "Radioyaki" is said to be the predecessor of takoyaki, and was created as a children's snack containing miso-flavored beef tendon and konjac "sujikon."It was named after radio and radium hot spring. Later, the signature product "Original Takoyaki" was born, imitating "Akashiyaki". Large chunks of octopus are placed inside small round pieces of dough. The more you chew, the more the flavor of the broth and octopus spreads in your mouth, making this a delicious dish worthy of its name.

There is a wide selection of set menus to go with your drinks.

The interior of the restaurant is lined with attractive menu items such as octopus sashimi. It's also a good idea to share a variety of dishes with a few people.
The interior of the restaurant is lined with attractive menu items such as octopus sashimi. It's also a good idea to share a variety of dishes with a few people.

Currently, in addition to 10 stores in Osaka, the restaurant also has stores in Tokyo and Nagoya. The Tennoji Mio store offers teppanyaki dishes such as beef skirt steak and edamame, as well as a wide variety of side dishes. The highlights are the takoyaki andFresh food served with vinegar and soy sauceThe "Delicious Octopus Sashimi Set" comes with octopus. You can also enjoy changing the flavor of the takoyaki by dipping it in vinegar and soy sauce.
Also, a new "Radioyaki" has been introduced, which uses scallops and fatty pork instead of konnyaku. The menu varies by store, so you can enjoy a new Radioyaki at each store. Be sure to check out the different stores during your stay in Osaka.

Comments Local Guide
The Tennoji Mio store boasts an "All-Day Happy Hour" where you can enjoy highballs at the amazing price of 180 yen. They also serve Osaka craft beer "Minoh Beer" and offer many other services that will please alcohol lovers.
Aizuya
  • URLhttps://www.aiduya.com/
  • 住所Osaka City, Tennoji-ku, Hidaincho 10-48 Tennoji Mio Plaza M2F MAP
  • アクセス1 minute walk from JR Tennoji Station
  • 営業時間11:00～23:00（L.O. 22:30）
  • 定休日According to Property
  • TEL06-6770-2453
  • 駐車場Paid

Salty takoyaki with large grains of salt as an accent

Freshly made takoyaki topped with French salt, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes - "Tasty Salty Takoyaki" (8 pieces) for 530 yen
Freshly made takoyaki topped with French salt, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes - "Tasty Salty Takoyaki" (8 pieces) for 530 yen

This take-out shop specializes in takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and yakisoba, with around 50 stores in the Kansai region. They have a variety of unique takoyaki that can only be tasted here. The recommended "Uma Shio" flavor is made by sprinkling freshly made takoyaki with "Fleur de Sel," a natural salt from France, to add a crispy texture. They use a hot iron plate with a strong flame, so the outside is crispy and fragrant, and the inside is fluffy. It's a flavor that will have you coming back for more. They also offer "Oyster Soy Sauce," "Special Sauce," and "Bozu" takoyaki without any sauce.

They also sell soft and fluffy okonomiyaki and firm, extra-thick yakisoba noodles.

The Shin-Imamiya Station store is a take-out only store. The takoyaki made with large, high-quality octopus is large and very satisfying to eat.
The Shin-Imamiya Station store is a take-out only store. The takoyaki made with large, high-quality octopus is large and very satisfying to eat.

The menu includes fluffy okonomiyaki, cooked with plenty of cabbage and eggs, and thick yakisoba noodles made with 100% top-quality flour. The restaurant is particular about each and every ingredient, and makes its own original sauce, which is the key to flour dishes.Packed with the flavors of vegetables and fruitsThe sweet and spicy sauce further enhances the appeal of flour-based foods.
The appeal of Osaka is that you can enjoy it at a wallet-friendly price. Okonomiyaki and yakisoba are both quite filling, but can be purchased for just 500 yen. They're also perfect for a light snack when you're feeling a bit hungry.

Comments Local Guide
The takoyaki is delicious as is, but we also recommend trying it with the shop's special sauce or umashio salt. It's located about a 3-minute walk from OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts, so we recommend taking it home and eating it at your hotel or in a nearby park.
Tsuruhashi Flour Shop Tekoya Shinimamiya Station Front Store
  • URLhttp://tekoya.com/
  • 住所1-1-8 Haginochaya, Nishinari-ku, Osaka MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 2 minutes walk from JR Shin-Imamiya Station
  • 営業時間11:00～22:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL06-6643-1510
  • 駐車場None

Enjoy large, fluffy and tender takoyaki in the heart of Shinsekai

"Takoyaki" 8 pieces for 500 yen. The menu only has sauce flavor, and they will add mayonnaise if you ask for your preference.
"Takoyaki" 8 pieces for 500 yen. The menu only has sauce flavor, and they will add mayonnaise if you ask for your preference.

This long-established takoyaki shop is one of the most well-known in Shinsekai. It is located in the center of the city, just a short walk from Tsutenkaku, and the shop is always bustling with customers.
The menu has remained the same since the restaurant first opened, with only "takoyaki" (octopus balls). The classic style is topped with sauce, bonito flakes, and green nori (seaweed). Although it looks simple, the fluffy, fatty batter with a gentle dashi aroma and the crunchy texture of the four types of tempura flakes will whet your appetite. Made using custom hand-carved copper plates, the octopus balls are large and filling.

Enjoy freshly made piping hot takoyaki and beer during the day

They are constantly making takoyaki, so you can eat it fresh as soon as you order. All counters and tables are standing-only.
They are constantly making takoyaki, so you can eat it fresh as soon as you order. All counters and tables are standing-only.

When the store first opened in 2000, there were still few takoyaki shops in Shinsekai. The owner opened a takoyaki shop that is committed to its flavor, using land that was owned by his family. In the heart of a city that is constantly changing with the times, the store continues to sell the authentic Osaka flavor at reasonable prices.
There is a counter and tables set up in front of the store, so you can eat freshly made takoyaki right away. They also sell beer, highballs, and soft drinks, so you can enjoy a drink during the day while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Shinsekai.

Comments Local Guide
This popular restaurant has people lining up before it even opens. There is only one item on the menu, so you don't have to bother choosing an item, and it costs just 500 yen, so customers turn over quickly. Be sure to enjoy this Osaka specialty while looking up at Tsutenkaku.
New World Kankan
  • 住所大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東3-5-16 MAP
  • アクセスAbout 5 minutes walk from JR Shin-Imamiya Station
  • 営業時間9:30〜18:00
  • 定休日Monday and Tuesday
  • TEL06-6636-2915
  • 駐車場None

A special okonomiyaki where you can enjoy the delicious flavors of seafood and meat at the same time

"Mixed Tama" filled with shrimp, squid, minced beef, and pork, 1,180 yen
"Mixed Tama" filled with shrimp, squid, minced beef, and pork, 1,180 yen

Founded in 1951 (Showa 26), this is the okonomiyaki restaurant with the longest history in the New World. Currently, the restaurant is run by the third generation owner and his family.
The recommended dish is the "Mixed Okonomiyaki." The ground beef, unique to Osaka, where beef culture is deeply rooted, adds a juicy and chewy meaty texture to the entire okonomiyaki. You can also enjoy the deliciousness of shrimp and squid, making it a luxurious dish with plenty of ingredients. The iron plate used is twice as thick as usual, so the outside is crispy and the inside is light and fluffy. The "Special Mixed Okonomiyaki," which adds oysters to the mixed okonomiyaki, is also recommended.

Also check out the variety of teppanyaki dishes and the restaurant's original "Usoyaki"

There are counter seats and table seats equipped with a heating iron plate, so you can always enjoy hot food.
There are counter seats and table seats equipped with a heating iron plate, so you can always enjoy hot food.

Founded by the grandmother of the current owner, the restaurant originally started out serving okonomiyaki in a corner of a shop selling cosmetics, etc. Nowadays, it attracts so many customers from Japan and abroad that there is a line at lunchtime.
The shop's original "Usoyaki" was created in response to a request from a regular customer who wanted udon noodles added to the yakisoba. It is said that it was a customer who came up with the unique name "Usoyaki" for the combination of udon and soba. Other dishes on offer include tonpeiyaki and salt-grilled squid, and oden in the cold season.

Comments Local Guide
This is a long-established okonomiyaki restaurant that uses a hot plate with over 70 years of history. The interior has a nostalgic atmosphere that lets you feel the history of the restaurant. It is a cozy restaurant where you will be greeted by friendly and harmonious owners and staff.
Rabbit and
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/okonomiyaki_usagiya/
  • 住所大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東1-14-5 MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 1 minute walk from Osaka Metro Ebisucho Station
  • 営業時間12:00-20:00 (Entry until 19:00, last order 19:30)
  • 定休日Monday and Thursday
  • TEL06-6641-3840
  • 駐車場None

A special okonomiyaki topped with plenty of seafood and mountain delicacies.

"Den Special" - Pork and squid okonomiyaki topped with konnyaku, scallop butter, fried egg, two shrimp with heads, and shiso leaves - 1,910 yen
"Den Special" - Pork and squid okonomiyaki topped with konnyaku, scallop butter, fried egg, two shrimp with heads, and shiso leaves - 1,910 yen

This okonomiyaki restaurant is particular about the ingredients they use. Their specialty is the "Den Special," a pork/squid okonomiyaki topped with plenty of seafood and mountain delicacies. It is made with the theme of "a complete okonomiyaki dish in one dish," with sujikon kon, buttered scallops, a fried egg, and two shrimp on top, which go well with alcohol, and then the okonomiyaki itself.
The cabbage, the key ingredient in okonomiyaki, is "Senshu cabbage," which has a high-quality sweetness and freshness. The homemade sauce and mayonnaise have a subtle, gentle flavor that brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients.

The menu features fresh vegetables delivered from farmers all over the country.

Inside the store, green lanterns hang, the kind you would only find in a store where "more than half of the products are made in Japan."
Inside the store, green lanterns hang, the kind you would only find in a store where "more than half of the products are made in Japan."

The restaurant focuses on using vegetables from farmers it encounters while traveling around the country, and this was triggered by its encounter with Iteya Farm, which grows Senshu cabbage.
The owner himself visits farms to help grow the vegetables, so the restaurant is only open in the evenings. With the goal of "creating a restaurant that is supported by farmers from all over the country," he uses the cooking and preservation techniques he learned from farmers to provide dishes that allow you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of local specialties. There are also dishes such as vegetable steaks that use the most delicious seasonal vegetables at that time of year, so you can discover new flavors every time you visit, which is another attraction.

Comments Local Guide
This restaurant values connections with people, visiting farms all over the country and providing soup kitchens in areas affected by the earthquake. Staff/staff member are friendly, and you can enjoy the lively atmosphere that is typical of Osaka while savoring the delicious food.
Okonomiyaki den
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/den_okonomiyaki/
  • 住所1-5-18 Tsurumibashi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 2 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Hanazonocho Station
  • 営業時間16:30〜23:00
  • 定休日Irregular holidays
  • TEL06-6646-6878
  • 駐車場None

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