Running along the canal with the same name, Dotobori is one of the principal tourist destinations in Osaka. Food is one of the main attractions and takoyaki is one of those soul foods that are sold everywhere on this busy street.
Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus (tako). It is a fixture in Japanese street food and festivals.
The visit
What attracted me to Takohachi (たこ八), which serves also okonomiyaki on the upper floor, was an air-conditioned room where to eat the snack. On a very hot day, it was a big plus!
I had 5 takoyaki (for many places the minimum order was 6) that came covered in bonito flakes. This was not my first takoyaki in Japan, however it was very different from my previous experiences. The main difference was that it was very creamy and almost sweet. Way better than my previous ones. As usual, it was very hot and I had to cut it in two to get it cooler. Eating it in one shot was not advisable.
The check
Five takoyaki cost 400 yen (less than 4 USD). It is still an affordable eat.
Where in Osaka:
1 Chome-5-10 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward.