Takoyasu Menu Overview
Located in the heart of Osaka's Minato Ward, Takoyasu is a distinguished restaurant specializing in authentic fugu (pufferfish) cuisine. This dining destination offers a refined experience where each dish showcases the delicate flavors and unique textures of this celebrated Japanese delicacy, crafted with the utmost care and pristine ingredients.
Starters
Tessa (Fugu Sashimi): Thinly sliced, fresh fugu served as sashimi, offering a pristine and subtle taste that highlights the delicate nature of pufferfish.
Mains
- Tetchiri (Fugu Hot Pot): A hearty hot pot featuring tender fugu, fresh vegetables, tofu, and creamy shirako (fish milt), simmered to perfection in a savory broth.
- Fried Fugu: Crisply battered and fried pufferfish, providing a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the delicate fish inside.
- Grilled Fugu Jaw: Salt-seasoned grilled pufferfish jaw offering a unique texture and rich flavor that true seafood lovers will appreciate.
- Fried Fugu Skin: Crunchy fried pufferfish skin, a rare treat that combines lightness and flavor in every bite.
- Zosui (Rice Porridge): A comforting rice porridge simmered in rich fugu broth with vegetables, perfect for savoring the lingering flavors of the meal.
- Shirako (Fish Milt): Creamy and delicate pufferfish milt served as a daring delicacy for adventurous palates.
Desserts
Crown Melon: A luxurious and juicy crown melon from Shizuoka, renowned for its soft texture and natural sweetness—an exquisite finale to your fugu feast.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with Takoyasu's selection of traditional hot sake, praised for its warming qualities and smooth finish that enhances the subtle taste of fugu. While cocktails and coffee are not served, the focus remains on pairing your dishes with carefully chosen sake and beer options to elevate your dining experience.
