Japan Travel: Celebrity Cruise Day 3 – Osaka’s Takoyaki Adventure at the Kukuru Konamon Museum

Siva McAteer • August 18, 2025

Osaka’s Takoyaki Adventure at the Kukuru Konamon Museum

Octopus balls might sound unusual… but in Osaka, takoyaki is king 👑 — and we found the ultimate spot to try it! Welcome to the Kukuru Konamon Museum in Dotonbori, where street food, history, and hands-on fun all come together.

🍴 What is Takoyaki?
If you’re new to Japanese food, takoyaki is Osaka’s most famous street snack. These little golden balls are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and stuffed with big, juicy pieces of octopus. They’re topped with smoky bonito flakes (don’t worry, it’s not alive — just dried fish that dances from the heat!), plus savory sauce and creamy mayo. One bite and you’ll understand why it’s pure Osaka street food perfection.

🎟️ How to Order at Kukuru Konamon Museum

Ordering here is part of the experience! You buy a ticket, hand it over, and watch the chefs skillfully swirl batter into the takoyaki pans. I loved that you can see every step of the process — from batter to toppings — before that first delicious bite.

🏯 More Than Just Food: A Museum + Cooking Class

When we showed up, I had no idea this place was more than just a restaurant. The Kukuru Konamon Museum is part eatery, part museum, and part hands-on cooking school. On the first floor, you’ll find food stalls, exhibits about konamon (Osaka’s flour-based comfort foods), and even the chance to learn how to make takoyaki yourself!


✨ Pro Tip: If you’re short on time, just grab your order to go. But if you want to really soak it all in, head up to the second floor for seating, a bathroom, and a cool view of the Dotonbori canal — perfect for people-watching while enjoying your takoyaki.

👩‍🍳 Become a Takoyaki Master

Want to level up from foodie to chef? Kukuru offers two fun cooking courses:


Basic Takoyaki Making Course – Learn from a professional, make 15 pieces, get 2 bonus Kukuru takoyaki, a drink, and even an original headband (¥3,850 / $26.22).


Konamon Great Enjoyment Course – Includes the basic class PLUS a wax food-sample-making experience (so cool!), a 6-piece takoyaki mix set to take home, and an original rice cake (¥7,480 / $50.94).


It’s a perfect activity for families, foodies, or anyone who wants a hands-on taste of Osaka culture.


🌟 Final Thoughts

I first discovered takoyaki 16 years ago, and coming back to try it at Kukuru Konamon Museum in Dotonbori felt like a full-circle foodie moment. Whether you’re here to taste, learn, or just soak in the atmosphere, this spot deserves a place on your Osaka travel bucket list.


Because here in Dotonbori, takoyaki isn’t just a snack… It’s an adventure.


📍 Kukuru Konamon Museum

1 Chome−6−12, Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan 542-0071

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Celebrity Cruise: Le Petit Chef Wish #2

By Siva McAteer • October 2, 2025
If you’re looking for the ultimate bucket-list dining experience while sailing the high seas, Le Petit Chef on Celebrity Cruises is an absolute must. Trust me—you’ll want to add this to your itinerary the moment you book your cruise! ✨ In this episode of the animated dining adventure, the magical fairy grants Le Petit Chef his second wish. All his life, Le Petit Chef has felt overlooked in the culinary world. I mean, let’s face it—it’s not easy to be taken seriously when you’re literally the world’s smallest chef. 👨‍🍳 But with the fairy’s help, he decides to flip the script and wishes to become… the world’s largest chef! 🌟 And voilà—with just a sip of the fairy’s sparkling potion, he grows to astronomical size. Towering over the dining room, our tiny chef-turned-giant sets out to create the biggest dish the world has ever seen. 🍲🌍 This whimsical storyline is projected in 3D animation right onto your table, blending theater, storytelling, and gourmet dining into one unforgettable night. The best part? While Le Petit Chef is busy working his culinary magic in the animation, you’re savoring a perfectly curated meal that matches the story unfolding before your eyes. It’s dinner and a show like no other.

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By Siva McAteer • October 1, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 30, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 29, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 28, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 27, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 26, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 25, 2025
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By Siva McAteer • September 24, 2025
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