Takonotetsu Tsunoda shop — Local services in Osaka

Decent experience for me but not so much for my friends. The burners are hot so you gotta work pretty fast or use more oil than you think you need. While we were struggling the staff came by to adjust the heat. Turns out, they made it even hotter, defying all logic. It caused my friend's side to instantly stick and burn. Most of it was inedible and unsalvageable, even after we turned the heat back down. They left a giant pile of black on the table.

I kinda wish they let you put all of the ingredients in yourself. The staff added the proteins, batter, and greens so all I really got to do was poke the stick around and decorate. Having it be DIY was a major selling point for me because I like to mess with my food but they took that opportunity away. Who's to say I shouldn't have five pieces of octopus in one ball and a giant clump of...

Oh my goodness, so much fun! This was one of my favorite things we did during our trip to Japan. A friend of mine, a local, brought us here to try takoyaki in Osaka! She’d known I’d tried it in America and it wasn’t good. But here, it was amazing!! So flavorful; the meat is tender and tasty. We chose traditional octopus and also the beef. The experience of cooking it yourself at the table is so much fun. We had my friend with us to show us the ropes, but I believe the staff will help if you need assistance. They’re all super friendly. Cooking the takoyaki is very easy and it cooks up fairly quickly.

We had a really nice time. Definitely a core memory...

I stumbled upon this place 15 years ago with a friend, and have been back every time I have visited Osaka. Getting to make the takoyaki is even more fun than eating it. Not to mention getting to customize it to your liking; different things to go on the inside, controlling the amount it is cooked (if you're not into it being so custardy inside), and if you don't like the pickled ginger or bonito flakes you can leave those off. The place is somewhat smaller but accommodates quite a few patrons. It can get pretty toasty inside, but the large glasses of beer help...