Takohachi

For a twist on the usual takoyaki, head over to Takohachi in Tennoji and eat some akashiyaki instead. It’s similar to takoyaki, but is dipped in a light, delicious dashi broth instead. Great for those who want to try a lighter style of this snack instead.

[Takohachi - image © Florentyna Leow]

Takoyaki is well-known even among most tourists to Osaka. But fewer visitors are aware of ‘akashiyaki.’ Hailing from Akashi City in Hyogo prefecture, this dish is oddly similar to takoyaki in some ways. ‘Akashiyaki’ is an octopus dumpling as well, but made with an eggy batter, and eaten dipped in dashi stock rather than slathered with sauce or mayonnaise. Unlike takoyaki, it has a slightly spongier texture, and unsurprisingly, a richer eggy taste to the batter.

[Takohachi - image © Florentyna Leow]

If you’re keen on trying akashiyaki, there are few better restaurants in town than Takohachi. It’s what they recommend eating at theirs - though they also have the usual takoyaki offerings, too. You’ll pour hot dashi broth from a vessel into a bowl, and when the akashiyaki arrives, dip it into the broth and eat with mitsuba leaves, ginger, and sliced green onions available table-side.

[Takohachi - image © Florentyna Leow]

In general, Takohachi is one of the few places which allows you to personally add the sauce and toppings as you eat, rather than the staff adding them prior to serving. It’s great if you’re the kind of person who likes controlling exactly how much sauce or mayonnaise you eat. Try the takoyaki balls as they are and enjoy the taste of the batter before slapping on the condiments table-side.

For more Osaka takoyaki choices, see our Best Takoyaki in Osaka page.

English name:
Takohachi

Japanese name:
たこ八

English address:
B1 Lucias bldg., 1-5-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, 545-0052

Japanese address:
〒545-0052 大阪市阿倍野区阿倍野筋1-5-1 ルシアスビルB1

Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Saturday, Sunday and national holidays: 11:30am-10pm

Price:

Non-smoking section:
No

Reservations:
No Reservations

Nearest Transport:
Train and Subway: 5-minute walk from Osaka-Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line, and Tennoji Station.

Telephone:
+81-6-6649-6655

Website: Official website (Japanese)

Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Takohachi on TripAdvisor.

Near To Here:
Takohachi is located in Osaka’s Tennoji district. See our complete list of things to do in Osaka’s Tennoji district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

More Restaurant Recommendations:
See more takoyaki restaurants in Osaka or see all our recommended restaurants in Osaka.

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