Takoyaki (fried octopus balls) are possibly the most famous of Osaka’s many signature dishes.Dotonbori hosts dozens, perhaps hundreds, of stalls for the snack—often distinguished by their giant 3D ...

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.

Osaka is the birthplace of takoyaki, or “grilled octopus,” bite-sized treats that are so much more. ... Good places to start are Takoyaki Dotonbori Kukuru and Takoyaki Juhachiban.

Tourists enjoy takoyaki on Dotonbori Street. Steve Dolinsky / Chicago Tribune Takoyaki is topped with katsuobushi (smoked-and-dried fish), left, and shreds of nori (dried seaweed), right.

To Kansai locals, takoyaki is a specialty, yet I was surprised about all the many unexpected discoveries I made here. I recently went to the Dotonbori Konamon Museum with my kids, a place that's been ...

OSAKA--Littering has long soiled the bustling Dotonbori district here as tourists who enjoyed takoyaki and other local specialties often just tossed away the plastic trays and sticks.

The stalls along Dotonbori Street in Osaka all pretty much feature the same thing: takoyaki - made by adding a single piece of octopus to a dashi-based batter, and cooking it until crisp, in half ...

The Dotonbori shopping district feels like the beating heart of Osaka and is the epicenter of one of the best food cultures in Japan. Chances are you’ll spend a large portion of your time in Osaka ...

Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals. Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, ...

Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals. Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, ...