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But beyond the bars, Osaka offers intimacy: strolls through Osaka Castle Park, shared takoyaki from street stalls, and nights lit by paper lanterns.

What to Eat in Osaka, From Okonomiyaki to Skewers of Fried Everything Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals.

The iconic street food can be found in most corners of Osaka and is prolific along the Dotonbori canal. We recommend sampling a variety of stalls to find your favorite takoyaki haunt.

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Takoyaki rivals okonomiyaki as the food most representative of Osaka’s famous “Konamon” (flour-based dishes). With many privately owned stalls and chain restaurants across the city, its affordable ...

One of Osaka’s iconic street foods, takoyaki (fried batter balls containing small chunks of octopus) can be found at numerous shops and street-side stalls in the Namba district. The takoyaki at Ganso ...