Takoyaki in Little Tokyo Düsseldorf: Where to find the Japanese street food classic
Takoyaki are among Japan's most famous street food dishes. These small dough balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and are traditionally served with a spicy sauce, mayonnaise, and nori strips. They originally came from Osaka, but you can now also try them in the heart of Düsseldorf.
In the Japanese neighborhood around Immermannstrasse, known as Little Tokyo, you'll find takoyaki in various forms. You can enjoy them fresh in a restaurant, grab a snack on the go, or even buy them at the supermarket and prepare them at home. In this article, we'll show you where to find the best takoyaki in Little Tokyo .
Enjoy fresh Takoyaki in Little Tokyo
Anyone who wants to experience the incomparable aroma and the typical crackling sound of takoyaki plates should definitely visit the restaurants and snack bars in Little Tokyo . There, the balls are prepared right before your eyes and served with a generous portion of sauce and toppings. Freshly fried, they are particularly aromatic and unfold their full street food feel.
Takoyaki Teppachi
📍 Immermannstraße 32, 40210 Düsseldorf
⭐ 4.6 stars from over 400 Google reviews
A real insider tip for all fans of Japanese street food is Takoyaki Teppachi . This small shop specializes entirely in takoyaki and prepares the balls right before your eyes. The sizzling on the special plates is as much a part of the experience as the aroma that wafts through the room.
Takoyaki are traditionally served with sauce, mayonnaise, and nori strips, often topped with bonito flakes. Anyone wanting to experience an authentic Osaka experience in the heart of Düsseldorf should definitely stop by Takoyaki Teppachi.
Takumi 3 (Takumi Chicken & Veggie)
📍 Klosterstraße 72, 40211 Düsseldorf
⭐ 4.7 stars from over 1,600 Google reviews
Located in the heart of Little Tokyo is Takumi 3, a restaurant known for its ramen. The menu also features small Japanese classics like takoyaki. Here, you'll get the dough balls fresh from the pan, served piping hot, and finished with plenty of sauce and toppings. If you want to experience the authentic street food feeling, Takumi 3 is the place to go.
What's particularly exciting is that, in addition to the traditional version, there are also plant-based alternatives. This means that not only fish and meat lovers, but also vegans can try the popular dough balls.
More restaurants where you can eat Takoyaki
- Yaki The Emon, Klosterstraße 72, 40211 Düsseldorf
- Tokyo Ramen Takeichi, Immermannstraße 18, 40210 Düsseldorf
- Kushi-Tei of Tokyo, Immermannstraße 38, 40210 Düsseldorf
- and many more, so keep an eye out in Little Tokyo!
Takoyaki for home from the supermarket
If you'd rather enjoy takoyaki in your own kitchen, Little Tokyo also offers plenty of options. Asian supermarkets offer frozen versions that are quick and easy to prepare. With a little sauce, mayonnaise, and nori strips, you can bring a piece of Japanese street food home in no time.
Dae Yang Supermarket
📍 Immermannstraße 21, 40210 Düsseldorf
⭐ 4.5 stars from over 1,900 Google reviews
The Dae Yang Supermarket is an institution in Little Tokyo. Those who enjoy Japanese cooking at home will find everything their heart desires here—from soy sauce and fresh vegetables to takoyaki in the frozen food section. The finished balls are easy to heat in a pan or oven. With a little sauce and strips of nori, they taste almost like they're fresh from Japan.
Shochiku Supermarket
📍 Immermannstraße 15, 40210 Düsseldorf
⭐ 4.5 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews
You can also buy frozen takoyaki at the Shochiku supermarket . The selection ranges from classic versions to seasonal products that are only available for a limited time. If you have a sudden craving for takoyaki, you're sure to find what you're looking for here. What's especially handy is that you'll find many ingredients for that street-food feel, like takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, and katsuobushi, right on the shelf next door.
More culinary highlights in Little Tokyo Düsseldorf
Takoyaki are just a small part of the culinary diversity in Düsseldorf's Japanese quarter. If you want to delve deeper, we recommend our Little Tokyo Guide Düsseldorf . In it, you'll find not only well-known classics but also real insider tips: from matcha cafés to izakayas to Japanese supermarkets.
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Conclusion: Little Tokyo Takoyaki
Whether freshly fried in a restaurant, authentically prepared at a specialty store, or conveniently purchased from a supermarket, takoyaki are among the highlights of Little Tokyo Düsseldorf . At Takumi 3, you can enjoy the dough balls as a side dish to a steaming ramen, while Takoyaki Teppachi delivers a true Osaka experience right in the heart of Düsseldorf. Those who prefer to bring street food home will find it at the Dae Yang and Shochiku supermarkets.
This shows that Little Tokyo is not only known for sushi and ramen, but also for the small, crispy-soft balls that enjoy cult status in Japan. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants to discover the diversity of Japanese cuisine!
