Takoyaki
Osaka's gift to the world β diced octopus inside a crispy, molten batter ball, brushed with sauce and sprinkled with bonito and aonori.
Osaka Okonomiyaki
All ingredients mixed into the batter before grilling β the Osaka method differs from Hiroshima's layered style.
Kushikatsu
Deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood and vegetables, eaten with a communal Worcestershire sauce (no double dipping!). The Shinsekai area is the spiritual home.
551 Hourai Pork Bun
Osaka's most beloved steamed pork bun β a local institution that every Osaka resident has grown up eating.
Fugu (Puffer Fish)
Osaka consumes more fugu than anywhere in Japan. Tetchiri hotpot, tessa sashimi and karaage fried fugu are the classic preparations.
Access
Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Namba are Osaka's food epicentres.
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