Located conveniently near Nannan Town underground station, this famous shop is known as the birthplace of takoyaki. Unlike regular takoyaki, they don't use sauce on theirs. The original takoyaki here consists of a simple and savory dough with just octopus inside. It's so delicious that you can keep eating them endlessly. The Osaka Set, which includes 12 takoyaki and a famous Minoh beer, is a great deal at 1000 yen. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying snack.

I visited the restaurant to satisfy my hunger before nightfall. The interior was small and couldn't accommodate many people. The small takoyaki had a strong dashi flavor, making it a strong style dish that you can eat without sauce. Despite their size, each piece had a good balance of batter and octopus. I easily finished 20 pieces for 950 yen.

I came to Osaka and thought, "I want to eat okonomiyaki and takoyaki!" I searched nearby and had some. It was small and cute. However, as for the taste... I couldn't tell. I tried to savor it until the end, but I didn't understand... It's a popular restaurant, so please visit and let me know your thoughts! Osaka is a great place, I walked around and felt a lot of Osaka... Thank you!!!

I tried a 3-kind set with original takoyaki and radish-yaki, which is takoyaki without octopus. The balls are small, but the dough is flavorful with dashi broth. Be careful, as the inside is very hot. The outside with dashi is delicious, and all three types were tasty. The cost performance is great. I wish there was a place like this in my neighborhood.

I visited the restaurant around 8 p.m. on a regular night and luckily there was a table available without having to wait. It was raining heavily that day and I didn't want to get wet, so I decided to go to Aizu-ya in the Namba underground shopping area. Aizu-ya is known for their simple yet flavorful takoyaki, which was even served at the G20 summit in 2019 to showcase Kansai's food culture. Their takoyaki has a rich dashi flavor and is best enjoyed without any additional toppings like mayo or sauce. Each piece is small, making it easy for women to eat without worrying about messing up their lipstick. The takoyaki pairs well with alcohol, making it a great snack to enjoy anytime. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

This shop seems to be the birthplace of takoyaki, but they serve takoyaki made with a broth-flavored batter instead of the typical sauce-flavored one. Many people get takeout from here. If you're lucky, you can get your order right away when it's freshly cooked, but sometimes you may have to wait around 10 minutes. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This time it was radio-yaki. It was as delicious as always, but today I felt the soy sauce flavor was a bit strong, so I thought a slightly lighter seasoning would be better. If the flavor seeps into the tendons inside too much, it could ruin the whole dish. Personally, I think seasoning just the inside would be sufficient. But overall, it was a lingering taste. I will definitely go back. Thank you for the meal.

Aizuya, the originator of takoyaki, offers a set with fresh beer and original takoyaki at their Namba store. Established in 1933, Aizuya is known for their unique takoyaki recipe. Located in Namba, Osaka, just a minute walk from Namba Station, this restaurant is a must-visit for takoyaki lovers. Enjoy a set of 12 original takoyaki balls with a glass of Asahi Super Dry beer for 1,000 yen. Don't miss out on this authentic takoyaki experience at Aizuya in Namba.

In the manga "Oishinbo" (Volume 77), the original takoyaki restaurant called Aizuya is introduced by its real name. I wanted to visit the main store in Osaka, but due to my travel schedule, I ended up going to a shop near Namba. They serve the original takoyaki and radio-yaki (takoyaki with green onions) in a clockwise order. The takoyaki has a flavored batter, so it is served without sauce. Personally, I thought the original radio-yaki was the most delicious. It's amazing how they came up with the idea of adding octopus to something that is already so tasty with radio-yaki. Thanks to this trip, I was able to eat a lot of takoyaki, so I'm really grateful.

A friend from Osaka recommended this restaurant to me. They suggested trying the Radioyaki, so I ordered a set of three different kinds. The takoyaki had a gentle and delicious dashi flavor. The Radioyaki had beef tendon in it, giving it a rich and delicious taste. The pieces were small, so I couldn't stop eating them.

Memo. Date of visit unknown. Multiple visits. A shop in Nannan Town's underground mall where you can enjoy the original takoyaki. As the first place closed early, there's still time to go here for a quick bite and a drink! The shop is located in the underground mall of Namba Station. The storefront proudly displays a Michelin (Bib Gourmand) plate! Takeout is popular, but I prefer to eat in the shop. The interior has a counter and small table seats. The locals know what's up! Eating here is the best way to end the night. The menu includes takoyaki, with egg, green onion, and radish. Of course, there's no sauce or mayo! It's recommended to order a generous amount, as it's light and you can easily finish it. The dashi-infused batter is different from typical takoyaki, and it's simply delicious. Enjoy the natural flavors of the ingredients and dashi. The umami spreads in your mouth, making it hard to stop. It goes well with alcohol! So tasty! You may want sauce or mayo, but trust me, it's perfect as it is! This is the original takoyaki, and it's amazing! I keep coming back for more.

The original takoyaki shop, Aizu-ya, has a charmingly small interior. Initially, they used konjac and beef tendons instead of octopus. This shop was even featured in the manga "Oishinbo." One highlight is that their beer set includes a choice of Minoh Beer. Enjoying delicious craft beer with takoyaki is truly exceptional.

I visited the Namba branch of Aizuya for the first time in a while! When I come here, my style is to order vinegar octopus, 12 pieces of takoyaki, radioyaki, and a canned beer. However, they were out of canned beer so I ended up getting draft beer instead! At this restaurant, if you show your JAF membership card, they will give you an extra 3 pieces of takoyaki! I showed my membership card when I placed my initial order. First, the draft beer and vinegar octopus arrived. The octopus at this takoyaki place is really delicious! The takoyaki and radioyaki also arrived. Everything I ate was delicious! It's also nice to alternate between eating takoyaki and radioyaki! I was quietly happy about the 3-piece service as a JAF benefit! This place is a paradise for middle-aged men!!! Thank you for the meal!!!

After 9 pm, I purchased a 12-piece set of takoyaki for 550 yen here and brought it back to the hotel. The broth was flavorful, and it was recommended to eat it as is (without sauce or mayonnaise). It was indeed delicious, just as they said. Eating it dipped in broth made it taste like Akashiyaki, which makes sense since takoyaki was originally inspired by Akashiyaki. It was a taste of tradition, and I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

I usually go to the Bunraku theater alone, but this time I guided my friend who lives in New York! A few days ago, she arrived in Kyoto, so she wanted to try something Osaka-style. Even though it was already past 8 pm and we weren't very hungry, we decided to have takoyaki. We went to a shop in the underground mall near Namba station. I ordered a mix of 3 kinds of takoyaki, wondering if I could finish them all. Each takoyaki ball was small, so it was easier than I thought. We enjoyed our takoyaki with beer, reminiscing about the times when we used to come here with our partners. Now we are both single, but my friend invited me to visit her in her Manhattan apartment. However, I'm not comfortable going to America, so I declined. After quickly finishing our meal, I went back to my home in Toyonaka, where I will be doing some yard work the next day. I wish I could have treated my friend to takoyaki at my place before she goes back to New York for Christmas.

Original Takoyaki 8 pieces + drink set for ¥500. This takoyaki shop opens relatively early. The dough has a nice flavor and is meant to be eaten as is. Takeout starts from 12 pieces, but you can order 8 pieces in-store. The takoyaki is small but crispy, making it easy to eat as many as you want. It makes sense that the regular serving is 12 pieces. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. 5.4

I came here today! The male store clerk was incredibly friendly and professional. He recommended drinks without any hint of sarcasm, offering to refill my water as many times as I wanted. It gave me the motivation to work harder and be as cool as him! Of course, the takoyaki was delicious. (*>∀<)

After wandering around Namba and heading back, I noticed that there was no line this time, unlike the previous holiday when I saw a long queue. In the past, I used to always go for "takoyaki," but ever since discovering the deliciousness of "radioyaki," I want to try both! Looking at the menu, there wasn't a 2-kind combo, so I decided to go for a 3-kind combo with well-cooked takoyaki, negi (green onion) filled takoyaki, and radioyaki, each with 4 pieces. I enjoyed them with plenty of vinegar and shichimi spice. The negi-filled takoyaki was also really tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Simple and recently decreased in size, this small takoyaki stand. People determine whether it's delicious or not based on information. ■Originating takoyaki shop ■Simple flavor ■Traditional small size ■Michelin-listed shop ■Namba area crowded with famous takoyaki shops. It seems like there is too much information that makes the brain think it's delicious haha. There is a lot of information, but it might be a bit too simple. Maybe it's better to visit this shop as the first stop in the morning or during a food tour.

I ordered the "Original Radio-Yaki" at the takoyaki shop "Aizuya Namba Store" in the underground shopping area of Namba Station. The "Original Radio-Yaki" is a dish that replaces octopus with beef sinew and konjac. This shop is famous for not serving sauce, but it is indeed delicious even without sauce! The sweet flavor of the beef sinew and the texture of the konjac go really well with the batter. The small size makes it easy to eat bite by bite. I definitely want to go back and eat it again.