So many takoyaki shops in Osaka Umeda! If you think, "Honestly, aren't they all pretty much the same?" then you're dead wrong! The size, texture, flavor, and even the sauce are completely different from shop to shop – that's Osaka takoyaki 🐙✨ If you're still not convinced, try ordering a tasting set at OSAKA Takoyaki Market 😉

OSAKA Takoyaki Market is a recommended spot for a takoyaki tour in Osaka Umeda!

OSAKA Takoyaki Market is a must-visit spot for takoyaki lovers, located on the 1st floor of HEP FIVE and HEP NAVIO! Five beloved takoyaki shops from various parts of Osaka have gathered here, and the charm is that you can sit and eat freely like in a food court ♡ Both dine-in and takeout are available!

Did you know there's also a dream "tasting set" where you can try takoyaki from all five shops at once? Let's go check it out with model Yuima-chan right away 🏃‍♀️✨

 

Compare Takoyaki in Osaka Umeda! Conquer Famous Shops All at Once with a Set ♡

At OSAKA Takoyaki Market, a tasting set where you can enjoy the flavors of 5 popular takoyaki shops in Osaka is available only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!

STEP 1: Order the “5-Shop Tasting Set” at the shop displaying the “On Duty Shop” POP.

The "5-Shop Tasting Set" works by ordering it first at the shop that is currently "on duty"! The duty shop changes every month, so look for the POP display in front of the shop ♡ It's too good a deal at 1,500 yen to be able to compare takoyaki from popular shops all at once and also get a cute can badge! Payment is cash only, so it's smoother if you prepare it before you go 🙆‍♀️

STEP 2: Take your ticket to each shop! Pick up your takoyaki.

Once you get your ticket and tray at the duty shop, it's off to each individual shop! What's great about this tasting set is that you don't have to pick up all five portions at once! As long as it's the same day, you can pick them up at your favorite time and in your favorite order. So you can enjoy it by getting 3 shops for lunch and the remaining 2 in the evening when you're a little hungry – that's the best part too 🐙💖

When you line up the takoyaki from the 5 shops – "Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru," "Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan," "Osaka Nishinakajima Takoyaki Juhachiban," "Takoyaki Originator Osaka Tamade Aizuya," and "Americamura Kougaryu Teppan Oukoku" – their individual personalities explode just from their appearance 🔥 The tasting set ticket also comes with a 100-yen off coupon, so you can order more of your favorites at a discount ♡

STEP 3: Sit at your favorite seat and dig in!

OSAKA Takoyaki Market has a whopping 100 seats in total! You can sit freely at any empty seat, no matter which shop you bought your takoyaki from! Surrounded by the aroma of freshly grilled, piping hot takoyaki, let's start eating right away 🍴🐙

Large, Chunky Octopus! Classic Takoyaki with a Fluffy and Creamy Batter: [Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru]

"Looks delicious~ ♡ Itadakimasu!" Yuima-chan first picked up the takoyaki from "Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru"! Inside the fluffy and creamy batter is a plump, chunky octopus 🐙✨ A splash of white wine is added at the end, giving it a rich aroma and a somewhat special flavor!

Please enjoy this "the Osaka" takoyaki, characteristic of its Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori origin, with its rich dashi flavor, as your first dish 😋🍴

Secret Soup Gushes Out ♡ Refreshing Salt Mayo Takoyaki: [Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan]

Next up is the popular shop from Abeno, "Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan"! The depth of the batter, evident with just one bite, is truly remarkable ♡ The special batter, made by simmering chicken bones with fruits and vegetables and adding Japanese dashi, overflows with deliciousness the moment you bite into it 🙆‍♀

The batter is so well-seasoned that it's satisfying enough even without sauce! The salt mayo is rich yet not cloying, so even those who prefer lighter flavors should be able to gobble it down with ease ♡

Full of Originality in Appearance and Texture ♡ Popular for its Tempura Sauce: [Osaka Nishinakajima Takoyaki Juhachiban]

"Osaka Nishinakajima Takoyaki Juhachiban," originating from Nishinakajima, offers unique takoyaki that's exciting just to look at! The batter, made with milk and enhanced with red pickled ginger and shrimp powder, has a vibrant color ♡ Tempura scraps are also mixed in, creating an interesting texture that makes it a true highlight of the tasting experience 🐙🔥

The Birthplace of Takoyaki! The Original Taste that Touches the Heart Because of its Simplicity: [Takoyaki Originator Osaka Tamade Aizuya]

"Takoyaki Originator Osaka Tamade Aizuya" originally sold "radio-yaki" containing beef tendon and konjac. About 90 years ago, the current takoyaki was born after a customer suggested, "Why not put in octopus?"👏 The original takoyaki, flavored with Japanese dashi and soy sauce umami, has a highly refined taste that you can appreciate even without sauce ♡

Sweet Sauce and Rich Mayonnaise are Irresistible ♡ Definitely Popular with Kids: [Americamura Kougaryu Teppan Oukoku]

"Americamura Kougaryu Teppan Oukoku," born in Americamura, the mecca of youth culture, offers a wide variety of toppings! This is also the shop that invented the now classic "net-patterned mayonnaise," and its free-thinking spirit is its charm 🙆‍♀️ The combination of sweet sauce blended with apples and tomatoes, and rich mayonnaise made only from egg yolks, is outstanding! They are small and easy to eat, and before you know it, you'll have finished them all ♡

The joy of wondering, "Which one should I eat first?" is endless 🤤 OSAKA Takoyaki Market is open until 10 PM, but tickets can be used until 9 PM! Whether you're from Kansai or visiting as a tourist, be sure to try it when you come to Umeda~ ♡

*Information in this article is accurate as of the date of posting. There is a possibility that details regarding these products and services have changed, or that some shops have since closed.