3.5 (1,635)

Takoya Kukuru

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Also known as Kukuru

One of Dotonbori's four famous takoyaki shops, known specifically for the 'surprise' takoyaki: chunks of crab and octopus so oversized they poke out the top of the ball. The source rates it 10/10; fair warning, the chunks make the balls structurally unsound, so expect to lose some on the way to your mouth.

Type takoyaki, street food
💡 Local tip
  • Go for the surprise crab takoyaki — the standard balls are plentiful elsewhere.
⚠️ Heads up
  • Big chunks = prone to crumbling. Eat over the tray.
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Japan, 〒542-0071 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Dōtonbori, 1-chōme−10−5 白亜ビル 1階 Directions ↗