A5 Wagyu Takoyaki in Osaka: Michelin-Listed Iggy, a 5-Seat Counter Near Juso Station
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A “Takoyaki Revolution” at a Counter Seat in Juso
“Takoyaki with no octopus inside!?”
This curious takoyaki is the “miraculous dish” quietly drawing attention in Osaka right now.
A 5-minute walk from Hankyu Juso Station brings you to a tiny shop with only five counter seats. This is Osaka Iggy, a restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide. Here, a new possibility for takoyaki is being opened up.
Takoyaki is Osaka’s traditional soul food, and a must-eat for anyone sightseeing in the city. This shop created an original menu item called “Sujiyaki” that deliberately leaves out the octopus.
Made with a generous amount of A4 and A5 grade domestic Japanese Black wagyu beef tendon, combined with batter finished in a special dashi, the takoyaki rises to a flavor beyond imagination. Even more surprising is that a sommelier-selected wine is available to pair with this innovative dish.
Let’s take a closer look at the appeal of Osaka Iggy, a shop opening new horizons in takoyaki culture.
Osaka Iggy
Osaka Iggy is a takoyaki specialty shop in Higashi Juso, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka. Its one-of-a-kind takoyaki, made with carefully chosen ingredients and painstaking work, is popular, and the shop was listed in the Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2018. It is also known for “Sujiyaki,” takoyaki with beef tendon inside in place of octopus.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:30 am–8:00 pm (closes when the batter runs out) |
| Closed | Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays |
| Phone | +081-90-1714-2120 |
| Official Website | https://kd6z700.gorp.jp/ |
| Parking | Paid parking lots nearby |
| Access | 5 - minute walk from Juso Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line or Kyoto Line |
| Address | 2 - 3-10 Higashi Juso, Yodogawa - ku, Osaka 532 - 0023 |
Divine Dashi Flavor: The Sujiyaki Is the One to Order
When you come to Osaka Iggy, the dish to try is the “Sujiyaki.” Sujiyaki is takoyaki with beef tendon inside instead of octopus. The tendon’s rich broth matches the batter for a truly delicious plate.
The essence of the beef tendon deepens the sweetness of the whole takoyaki. The more you chew, the more the umami of the batter and tendon fills your mouth, leaving you feeling happy. The meat itself, surprisingly, never asserts itself and does nothing unnecessary. Its umami alone plays alongside the flavor of the batter in a perfect marriage. The sweetness goes on and on, and you could keep eating without a second thought.
Iggy’s takoyaki is fluffy on the outside and chewy inside. The outside carries the fragrance of the griddle, and the dashi-rich batter is delicious enough on its own with nothing added.
The owner’s recommended way to eat it is with mayonnaise. Mayonnaise brings out the sweetness of the takoyaki even further, so it makes a nice accent.
Iggy’s takoyaki uses octopus from Amakusa in Kumamoto, the owner’s hometown, along with A4 and A5 grade domestic Japanese Black wagyu beef tendon. Its batter blends dashi drawn from urume sardines and mackerel with a beef tendon soup.
The takoyaki is delicious too, but the sujiyaki, which brings out an outstanding affinity with the beef tendon, is truly superb. It is a dish you must try.
Two Menu Choices: Takoyaki or Sujiyaki
Iggy’s menu is simple. Takoyaki or sujiyaki, nothing else. The basic sizes are 8 pieces and 12 pieces, and you can also order half takoyaki and half sujiyaki.
Because seating is limited, each person must order at least 8 pieces. As a popular shop, it also closes for the day once the batter runs out.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Takoyaki, 8 pieces | ¥580 |
| Takoyaki, 12 pieces | ¥870 |
| Sujiyaki, 8 pieces | ¥540 |
| Sujiyaki, 12 pieces | ¥810 |
| Half and half, 8 pieces (4 takoyaki, 4 sujiyaki) | ¥560 |
| Half and half, 12 pieces (6 takoyaki, 6 sujiyaki) | ¥840 |
(As of September 23, 2026)
Sommelier-Selected Wines on the Drink Menu
Iggy’s drink menu offers both soft drinks and alcohol, and its distinctive feature is wine chosen by a sommelier to go with takoyaki.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer (medium bottle) | ¥650 |
| Beer (small bottle) | ¥450 |
| Chita Highball | ¥700 |
| Hakushu Highball | ¥1,000 |
| Shochu | ¥450 |
| Premium Shochu | ¥650 |
| Coca - Cola | ¥250 |
| Ginger Ale | ¥250 |
| Orange Juice | ¥250 |
| Oolong Tea | ¥250 |
| Item | Origin | Glass | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugel Gewürztraminer (white) | France | - | ¥3,500 (half bottle) |
| Bogle Chenin Blanc (white) | California | ¥850 | ¥4,500 |
| Cono Sur Gewürztraminer (white) | Chile | ¥550 | ¥3,300 |
Only 5 Counter Seats: A Cozy Spot, So Come Early
Iggy offers just five counter seats as its eat-in space. On top of that, the shop closes once the batter runs out, so arriving as early as you can is the safe choice.
Inside, art hangs on the walls and figurines line the shelves, making for a distinctive space. You can feel it is a space packed with the owner’s favorite things.
There is something wonderful about places like this. Not just takoyaki shops, but any restaurant built around what the owner loves tends to serve great food. I believe it comes from a positive streak: free thinking and enjoying the work. The owner of Osaka Iggy is indeed a friendly person who loves to chat. Over delicious takoyaki, we had a lively conversation about takoyaki in Osaka. All in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable time.
IMP. Members Have Visited: Look for Their Doodles on the Wall
Arata Sato and Takuya Kageyama of IMP., a seven-member Japanese male idol group, visited the shop while filming a TV program.
On that visit, they sat in the second and third seats from the entrance and had the half-and-half 8 pieces (4 takoyaki, 4 sujiyaki).
If you tell the owner you would like to sit where they sat, or eat the same order they had, he will happily oblige. He may even put IMP. on as the background music, so fans (PINKY) are sure to have a great time.
The two also left doodles on the wall to commemorate their visit, and you can see them up close.
A Blissful Bite Woven by Beef Tendon: A New Form of Takoyaki Found in Juso
The “Sujiyaki” created by Osaka Iggy is an innovative dish that overturns the conventional idea of takoyaki. The harmony of umami seeping from the lavish domestic Japanese Black wagyu tendon and the carefully made, dashi-rich batter is a moment of pure bliss.
Fluffy on the outside, yet fragrant. Chewy on the inside. The umami of the meat and the sweetness of the dashi that pour out from within bring a happiness that makes you want to close your eyes. Add mayonnaise, and the flavor spreads even more richly.
The traditional takoyaki, showing the craftsman’s skill, is superb too, but the sujiyaki is the dish that carves a new chapter in Osaka’s food culture. Takoyaki made with carefully selected octopus from Amakusa, Kumamoto, and sujiyaki made lavishly with A4 and A5 grade beef tendon. Both are must-eat dishes born from the finest ingredients and proven technique.
Juso is an old downtown district of Osaka. As a tourist destination it is not especially well known, but it is still well worth the trip. Since the shop closes once the batter runs out, an early visit is recommended. Along with sommelier-selected wine, savor a one-of-a-kind taste you can find only at Osaka Iggy.
One bite and you will understand. The juices of the beef tendon clearly set off a chemical reaction with the flavor of the batter, a harmony of umami and sweetness that goes on and on. This truly is magic.
