Takoyaki! Osaka’s authentic food

What comes up to your mind when you hear Osaka food?

Osaka has been named the “Japan’s Kitchen” where people actively traded numerous products during the Edo period.

The nickname, “Japan’s Kitchen” still remains and Osaka continues to be famous for its unique food culture within the Kansai region. Takoyaki is the speciality in Osaka

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Authetinc takoyaki shops are everywhere in Osaka.

Amongst the takoyaki shops we recommend, the best is “Ganso Takoyaki Aizu-ya head shop”.

It is famous as a shop of Takoyaki originating in Osaka,People in Osaka are Takoyaki restaurant who all know.

It is a shop appearing in Japanese historic gourmet manga “Oishinbo”.

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The specialty of Aizuya’s head shop is the ‘Ganso Takoyaki’ (original Takoyaki).

You will taste the delicious octopus and its soft texture in your mouth and you can even enjoy the natural taste of takoyaki without sauce or mayonnaise because the cloth is well flavored with fish stock.

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“Ganso radio yaki” is an original food from the Aizu shop (where takoyaki orginates). “Radio yaki” has meat and konjac inside.

“Radio yaki” was changed into takoyaki. The texture of radio yaki is different from takoyaki and gives you more of a crunchy and rich taste.

Give it a try when you visit Osaka.
You can also enjoy Osaka by trying and comparing takoyaki shops. Tabe aruki (eating-binge) is the best way to tour.