Takoyaki Restaurants in Japan
COURSE MENUYakitori Sei
Discover a dream turned reality: a Tokyo yakitori restaurant born from a family legacy. Impeccable ingredients, artful techniques, and a personalized dining experience await around an intimate 16-seat counter.
COURSE MENUNishiazabu Sushi Shin
Chef Shintaro Suzuki’s attention to detail in his traditional Edomae sushi made his restaurant one of the first in history to receive a Michelin star. See for yourself why his sushi is a cut above the rest.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushizen
A few blocks away from Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, this Bib Gourmand eatery is a lesson in chirashizushi — or “scattered” sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONShima
Some of the highest grade beef available in Tokyo, at a more reasonable price compared to other high-end steakhouses in the city.
The origins of this Japanese street food favorite trace back to 1935, when an Osaka street vendor whipped up the very first batch of Japanese octopus batter balls topped with bonito flakes, dried seaweed, mayo, and a special takoyaki sauce. If that sounds decadent, wait until you taste it!
If you’re lucky enough to watch them being made, you’ll marvel at the chopstick skills of the chef, who has to flip each ball in the indented pan individually to get the perfect shape. If you think you’ve got what it takes to pull it off, why not give a takoyaki cooking class a go while you’re in Japan?
But you have to get a taste of some first. Take a look through byFood’s selection of the best takoyaki restaurants in Japan to find a great street food eatery near you!