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The birthplace of takoyaki, a Michelin okonomiyaki institution and the home of the 'no double-dipping' rule.

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Aizuya 会津屋

Takoyaki (the original) ・ Nishinari (Tamade Stn) ・ ¥ Birthplace of takoyaki

Founder Tomekichi Endo invented takoyaki here in 1935; still served the original way — lightly seasoned, no sauce.

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Takoyaki Wanaka たこ焼道楽わなか

Takoyaki (crisp/gooey) ・ Sennichimae (Namba Stn) ・ ¥

One of Osaka's most popular takoyaki names — crisp shell, molten center, steps from the Glico sign.

Okonomiyaki Mizuno お好み焼き美津の

Okonomiyaki ・ Dotonbori (Namba Stn) ・ ¥¥ Michelin Bib Gourmand

Founded 1945; third-generation Dotonbori institution famed for its fluffy yam-batter Yamaimo-yaki.

Kushikatsu Daruma 串かつだるま

Kushikatsu (fried skewers) ・ Shinsekai (Tsutenkaku Tower) ・ ¥

Founded 1929; the Shinsekai institution famous for enforcing Osaka's 'no double-dipping' sauce rule.

Takoyaki Juhachiban たこ焼十八番

Takoyaki (tempura-bit batter) ・ Dotonbori / Kuromon (Namba Stn) ・ ¥

Larger balls, generous octopus, and a batter studded with crisp tempura bits and garlic.

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