Osaka Takorin

Rather than adding plenty of sauce and mayonnaise, some diners choose to enjoy the flavour of the batter on its own. The soy-sauce seasoning is pronounced, and one review found the sujikon-yaki delicious without any toppings. Try it as served first; if you fancy a change, you could take it away and add mustard mayonnaise or wasabi mayonnaise at home.

Alongside takoyaki, you can order sujikon-yaki, in which beef tendon and konjac take the place of octopus. One diner who bought both the soy-sauce-flavoured takoyaki and sujikon-yaki said they were both richly seasoned and praised the ginger served with them. Opinions differed on the texture: one person found it chewy rather than soft and melting, while another described it as dashi-rich and “mochi-toro”—chewy yet soft. That distinctive texture may be part of the appeal for anyone looking to try something different from the usual takoyaki.

One report of an order of salt mayonnaise describes it served over a base of fairly loose mayonnaise and topped with spring onion; a small plate and tea were also provided. A visitor also noted that there was space to eat both inside and outside, so you can choose between dining there and taking your order away. Take a break outside during a shopping trip to Nagai Shopping Street, or bring your takoyaki home and change up the flavour with condiments and mayonnaise. At Osaka Takorin in Nagai, the seasoned takoyaki can be enjoyed at your own pace.