These are the best takoyaki in the LA! As fresh as they come with a healthy chunk of octopus in each ball. Crispy and pillowy soft at the same time. It’s also very satisfying to watch them being made right in front of your eyes. I wish they had a location closer to me, I would eat there regularly. Nom nom nom!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
R T
The Original Takoyaki they sell is loaded with a large squid comes with sauce and mayonnaise. You can order flavors as well from their menu. Service is fast with offerings of a stamp card when completed gives you another order of Takoyaki.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacque Esco
First time here. Not my fav. Had the original and the cheese mozzarella. Took one bite of each and tossed it. Wont return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Caroline J
Ordered the original takoyaki and they were great. I don't want to be that person, but it didn't taste like the ones from Osaka but still very worth it. The inside was creamy without being undercooked (the worst). Very curious about the green onion & ponzu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Original Takoyaki
Wan L
Located inside of Tokyo Central in Gardena. Freshly made. It's fun to watch the takoyaki masters prepare and flip the balls. Each takoyaki has a good amount of octopus. Be careful while eating this as it piping hot. My favorite is the original.Tip: ask for a stamp card
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Original Takoyaki, Cheese and Mentaiko Takoyaki
Barron Lau
Great authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tristan Biley
Friendly, quick and accurate service. Can't go wrong with the original. Also be sure to ask for a punch card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Original Takoyaki
F Si
I love their Scallion with Yuzu Ponzu Takoyaki.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron T.
These were very good! Honestly not a big fan of takoyaki but after our recent shopping trip at Tokyo Central, I needed a little treat for the car ride home. I ordered the Original #1 w/ light mayo and a sweet matcha latte. The cashier was very outgoing and efficient...presented me with a stamp rewards card. From the time I placed my order to pick-up, it was less than 5 minutes. Had to try in the car, I loved the crispy shell and the mound of shaved bonito flakes on top. Tip: this is a very savory/indulgent treat...enjoy slowly, inside of takoyaki can be very hot! I'm looking forward to returning to try their other varieties.
Jeffrey B.
Freshly cooked amazing yakisoba. James guided me through my order and I wasn't disappointed. 5 star service and great food
Surprise little known secretThis place has Okonomiyaki on the menuThe right price and a large portion. One one style so for you who like ramen noodle Hiroshima style Nada.Best kept secret they always say 20 minutes i always say i go shopping. For a single person that can make multiple meals out of this take home dish.This is a must try. I have japanese mayo okinomoyali sauce and shaved bonito at home and furukake. I always used to get the Takoyaki and still do. Until I tried the okinomoyaki.Try it there are other places that offer it at a higher price and half the size and options. Bit this stuff hits the spot for me for a couple of meals i eat it plain and mix it up with some noodles and rice at home
Kevin N.
Left them a 15% tip, came back to pick up the food and asked them for hot sauce and they charged me additional for hot sauce. Mentioned it to the server James and he couldn't care less. Do everyone a favor and remove your payment terminal that guilt trips us into leaving you a tip. Food was mediocre at best - didn't even finish it. Definitely won't be coming back.
Jamie D.
My go to place whenever I crave for takoyaki. Sometimes you have to wait but that's okay because they make it fresh and you can explore the market if you want. But the moment it's ready, I suggest you eat it right then and there! I live down the street, and it takes me less than 5 minutes to go home but TRUST ME when I say to see it right away. The balls are still crunchy and crispy! My husband and I always get the cheese and mentaiko all the time. Price is reasonable and I really like how they offer a stamp card!
David Y.
Our go to spot for takoyaki and some quick & easy yakisoba in the Gardena area. We always combo the yakisoba up with the kara age from the other vendors in the Tokyo Central mall and makes for a more whole meal.
Carolyn N.
If you've never had takoyaki, please try it here!! I was skeptical I'd be into takoyaki because I'm not a bit fan of octopus in general, but it's delicious in this! There's a singular piece of octopus in every takoyaki ball. It's hot and crispy on the outside, but chewy on the inside. They top it with some takoyaki sauce, mayonaise, and bonito flakes. Very, very delicious. I recommend getting the original 8 pieces, you can't go wrong with it. In fact, it's all I've ever tried... I want to try the other options they have, but the original is so good I can't help getting it every time.I recommend eating it on the spot because that's when it's best. But if you really need to head home, they offer to put your mayonaise on the side. Popping it in an air fryer for a few minutes works well.They also give you a stamp card. I think you need like 15 purchases before you get a free order, haha. It'll...be a while before I ever get to redeem it.The shop is right near the entrance/entrance of Mitsuwa, you can't miss it. It's very cute, with great signage. The service is great. The employee running the cashier was very friendly and lively, I typically see him whenever I pick up an order. He has great enthusiam even though our interactions are brief!Definitely will be back! I sometimes forego eating at other places just to eat here, haha.
These are the best takoyaki in the LA! As fresh as they come with a healthy chunk of octopus in each ball. Crispy and pillowy soft at the same time. It’s also very satisfying to watch them being made right in front of your eyes. I wish they had a location closer to me, I would eat there regularly. Nom nom nom!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The Original Takoyaki they sell is loaded with a large squid comes with sauce and mayonnaise. You can order flavors as well from their menu. Service is fast with offerings of a stamp card when completed gives you another order of Takoyaki.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. Not my fav. Had the original and the cheese mozzarella. Took one bite of each and tossed it. Wont return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ordered the original takoyaki and they were great. I don't want to be that person, but it didn't taste like the ones from Osaka but still very worth it. The inside was creamy without being undercooked (the worst). Very curious about the green onion & ponzu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Original Takoyaki
Located inside of Tokyo Central in Gardena. Freshly made. It's fun to watch the takoyaki masters prepare and flip the balls. Each takoyaki has a good amount of octopus. Be careful while eating this as it piping hot. My favorite is the original.Tip: ask for a stamp card
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Original Takoyaki, Cheese and Mentaiko Takoyaki
Great authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly, quick and accurate service. Can't go wrong with the original. Also be sure to ask for a punch card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Original Takoyaki
I love their Scallion with Yuzu Ponzu Takoyaki.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
These were very good! Honestly not a big fan of takoyaki but after our recent shopping trip at Tokyo Central, I needed a little treat for the car ride home. I ordered the Original #1 w/ light mayo and a sweet matcha latte. The cashier was very outgoing and efficient...presented me with a stamp rewards card. From the time I placed my order to pick-up, it was less than 5 minutes. Had to try in the car, I loved the crispy shell and the mound of shaved bonito flakes on top. Tip: this is a very savory/indulgent treat...enjoy slowly, inside of takoyaki can be very hot! I'm looking forward to returning to try their other varieties.
Freshly cooked amazing yakisoba. James guided me through my order and I wasn't disappointed. 5 star service and great food
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Surprise little known secretThis place has Okonomiyaki on the menuThe right price and a large portion. One one style so for you who like ramen noodle Hiroshima style Nada.Best kept secret they always say 20 minutes i always say i go shopping. For a single person that can make multiple meals out of this take home dish.This is a must try. I have japanese mayo okinomoyali sauce and shaved bonito at home and furukake. I always used to get the Takoyaki and still do. Until I tried the okinomoyaki.Try it there are other places that offer it at a higher price and half the size and options. Bit this stuff hits the spot for me for a couple of meals i eat it plain and mix it up with some noodles and rice at home
Left them a 15% tip, came back to pick up the food and asked them for hot sauce and they charged me additional for hot sauce. Mentioned it to the server James and he couldn't care less. Do everyone a favor and remove your payment terminal that guilt trips us into leaving you a tip. Food was mediocre at best - didn't even finish it. Definitely won't be coming back.
My go to place whenever I crave for takoyaki. Sometimes you have to wait but that's okay because they make it fresh and you can explore the market if you want. But the moment it's ready, I suggest you eat it right then and there! I live down the street, and it takes me less than 5 minutes to go home but TRUST ME when I say to see it right away. The balls are still crunchy and crispy! My husband and I always get the cheese and mentaiko all the time. Price is reasonable and I really like how they offer a stamp card!
Our go to spot for takoyaki and some quick & easy yakisoba in the Gardena area. We always combo the yakisoba up with the kara age from the other vendors in the Tokyo Central mall and makes for a more whole meal.
If you've never had takoyaki, please try it here!! I was skeptical I'd be into takoyaki because I'm not a bit fan of octopus in general, but it's delicious in this! There's a singular piece of octopus in every takoyaki ball. It's hot and crispy on the outside, but chewy on the inside. They top it with some takoyaki sauce, mayonaise, and bonito flakes. Very, very delicious. I recommend getting the original 8 pieces, you can't go wrong with it. In fact, it's all I've ever tried... I want to try the other options they have, but the original is so good I can't help getting it every time.I recommend eating it on the spot because that's when it's best. But if you really need to head home, they offer to put your mayonaise on the side. Popping it in an air fryer for a few minutes works well.They also give you a stamp card. I think you need like 15 purchases before you get a free order, haha. It'll...be a while before I ever get to redeem it.The shop is right near the entrance/entrance of Mitsuwa, you can't miss it. It's very cute, with great signage. The service is great. The employee running the cashier was very friendly and lively, I typically see him whenever I pick up an order. He has great enthusiam even though our interactions are brief!Definitely will be back! I sometimes forego eating at other places just to eat here, haha.