Takoyaki and okonomi sauce are as inextricably linked to each other as bread and butter, but the specific choice of condiment is usually an afterthought to all but the most detail-oriented friends of the Osaka-born octopus balls. At this eatery, however, the thick brown auxiliary gets pride of place: doing its name justice, Takoyaki Sauce stocks every last kind of takoyaki sauce made in Osaka, inviting you to compare flavours and find your favourite.
To get started, order a plate of their sizable takoyaki (¥400 for a pack of six). Then study the blackboard that lists the sauces and their characteristics in remarkable detail to make an informed choice of up to two varieties to sprinkle your serving with. Be sure to try at least one of the many sauces flavoured with fruit, with the yuzu and fig variants being particular standouts.