[Birthplace of Takoyaki, Original Taste Lands in Azabudai] Osaka's Long-Standing Restaurant "Aizuya," Founded in 1933, Opens Limited-Time Pop-Up at Azabudai Hills Market! Delivering the "Origin of Food Culture" Without Sauce to the Cutting-Edge City for One Week.

Aizuya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishinari Ward, Osaka; President: Masaru Endo) will open a limited-time pop-up store at "Azabudai Hills Market" within "Azabudai Hills," a cutting-edge global trend spot in Kamiya-cho, Tokyo, for one week from Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Tamade Main Store

During this period, we will offer "Ganso Takoyaki" (original takoyaki), which has been passed down with the same recipe since its founding in 1933 and does not use any sauce or mayonnaise, as well as "Ganso Radio Yaki," the root of takoyaki. We will deliver the "taste of the origin of food culture" that only the birthplace of takoyaki can offer, with live demonstrations by our chefs right in front of our customers.

Baking scene at the main store

All Takoyaki Started Here -- Founded in 1933, Aizuya's Pride in the "Original" Preserved for Over 90 Years -- Takoyaki, now a national dish of Japan and loved worldwide, began its history in 1933 in Imazato, Osaka, with "Radio Yaki," invented by Aizuya's founder, Tomekichi Endo. Later, in 1935, based on a customer's suggestion, "They put octopus in it instead of meat in Osaka," the world's first "takoyaki" was born.

What we have preserved for over 90 years is the "prototype" and "authentic" form of takoyaki. The special batter, rich in Japanese dashi, created through trial and error by our founder with the goal of "something delicious even when cold, and easy to eat without getting your hands dirty," is Aizuya's identity.

"No Sauce Needed" is a Sign of Confidence. Exquisite Batter Based on Japanese Dashi and Soy Sauce That Cannot Be Faked Aizuya's takoyaki does not have sauce, mayonnaise, or aonori (sea lettuce) on it.

The batter, carefully seasoned with the finest Japanese dashi and soy sauce base, has an exquisite texture that is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. With one bite, the elegant umami of the dashi overflows, blending perfectly with the rich flavor of the octopus.

Because the seasoning is simple, the quality of the ingredients and the exquisite heat control by the chefs are directly conveyed, leaving no room for deception. Please experience the "original taste" as a Japanese traditional food, which was featured in the "Michelin Guide" Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years from 2016 and was served to VIPs from around the world at the G20 Osaka Summit.

Ganso Takoyaki Ganso Radio Yaki

Azabudai Hills Market POPUP Store Details ● Store Period: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ● Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (※Subject to facility operating hours) ● Location: Azabudai Hills Market (Tower Plaza B1F) POPUP Space ● Menu Items (Planned): ○ Ganso Takoyaki: No sauce needed. The origin of all takoyaki, finished with dashi, soy sauce, and octopus only. ○ Ganso Radio Yaki: The root of takoyaki. The original taste with flavorful beef tendon and konjac. ○ Trio & Quartet Set: A luxurious tasting set to enjoy Aizuya's history and variations at once.

At Azabudai Hills, where cutting-edge global trends intersect, we deliver Osaka's traditions loved for over 90 years, and the roots of Japanese food culture, piping hot off the grill.

About Aizuya Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1933 (Showa 8). The birthplace of takoyaki, which invented the original "Radio Yaki."

Established a unique style where the batter is seasoned to eliminate the need for sauce, and it remains delicious even when cold.

Currently, we have stores mainly in Osaka city, as well as in Odaiba (Tokyo) and other locations.

URL: https://www.aiduya.com/