Takoyaki
Crisp outside, molten inside — Osaka's signature konamon (flour-based) food.
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Balls of batter with pieces of octopus, grilled in a special pan. Toppings vary by shop: sauce, mayonnaise, dashi, salt and more. Fresh ones are very hot inside, so take care.
History & legend
- Tradition / theory
There are several theories about its origin; a well-known one says it was born in Osaka in the early Showa era.
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