Oita's most famous takoyaki is here!　A taste of tradition and innovation loved by the local community for 40 years!

TETTAKO" has been serving takoyaki for 40 years in Oita.

The dough is poured into a teppanyaki and rolled into a ball with a knife while making a lively clanking sound. The technique is beautiful to watch and truly artisanal.

The takoyaki shop "TETTAKO" is located just outside the north exit of Oita Station on Chuo Dori. For 30 years at this location, it has carved a history together with the city of Oita. Originally founded in Saiki City, the hometown of Tetsuya Seike, the representative, the restaurant will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024. The company directly operates the main store here and the Beppu store. The company also has a number of franchise stores in Oita City, Saiki City, and Usuki City.

It is loved by athletes and entertainers from Oita, and is sometimes referred to as "the taste of memories. During the interview, customers came one after another, and Mr. Seike was busy working hard.

Not sauce, but soy sauce.

There are many features of tetako.

First of all, the texture is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The outside is well browned, and it is irresistibly delicious when served hot. Seike says, "I hope you will enjoy them freshly made inside the restaurant," as they are also available for eat-in. On the other hand, many customers say that the takoyaki tastes good even after it cools down, so many customers bring them as gifts.

Another important point is that the takoyaki is topped with "soy sauce" instead of sauce. The "takoyaki" topped with a secret sweet and spicy soy sauce sauce sauce, mayonnaise, and green laver from the prefecture is a staple of the restaurant's menu.

What is even more surprising is the variety of items on the menu. In addition to the wide variety of takoyaki, there are more than 100 different combinations of takoyaki, including half-and-half and a choice of toppings! The soy sauce sauce sauce is soy-sauce based, so you can choose from butter, seaweed, natto, kimchi, cod roe, and shirasu (baby sardines). Customers enjoy their favorite flavors as much as they like.

A restaurant that continues to be loved by the community

The restaurant has many takoyaki fans, and in addition to regular customers, the restaurant is visited by foreign tourists and single female customers. The eat-in space also serves alcoholic beverages, and some customers enjoy a drink while enjoying the hot takoyaki.

Mr. Seike has been making takoyaki for 40 years. Mr. Seike smiles gently and busily works with his hands again, hoping to keep "takoyaki as the name of Oita" alive.