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Dessert · Hayes Valley · $
Crispy octopus balls offering a savory counterpoint to the sweets
Ramen · Japantown · $$
Crispy-shelled octopus balls, golden and savory, a fun shareable starter
Ramen · Union Square · $$
Golden-fried octopus balls with a crispy exterior and molten, creamy center
Ramen · Japantown · $
Octopus balls — playful starter while you wait.
Ramen · Stonestown · $
Crispy on the outside and tender within, these octopus dumplings are a classic izakaya offering.
Japantown · $
Crispy, doughy octopus balls topped with bonito flakes, mayo, seaweed, pickled ginger and sweet‑tangy sauce — a molten umami‑packed street‑food classic
Ramen · Mission District · $$
Dessert · Little Russia · $$
Japanese octopus balls topped with sauce and bonito flakes.
Japanese · Japantown · $
Octopus-filled fried balls, an izakaya snack staple.
Izakaya · Japantown · $$
Ramen · Belden Place · $
Izakaya · Inner Sunset · $$
Classic takoyaki featuring a crispy exterior and a creamy interior, generously topped with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed, and bonito flakes.
Crispy octopus balls with bonito flakes and sweet sauce
A refreshing twist on the classic, featuring a bright ponzu sauce and fresh green onions alongside the traditional toppings.
A spicy and tangy option, the kimchi adds a fermented kick to the beloved takoyaki.
Indulgent takoyaki with a melty cheese topping, complementing the savory octopus and classic sauces.
Ramen · Lone Mountain · $$
Fried wheat flour balls containing octopus, finished with curry aioli and bonito flakes.
Japanese · SoMa · $$
Crispy, spherical wheat-flour snacks filled with diced octopus and savory toppings.
Katsu · Financial District · $
Savory fried balls of batter filled with diced octopus, often described as a 'game-changing' side.
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Japantown · $$
Crispy on the outside and tender within, these fried octopus balls are a classic Japanese street food.
Coffee & Tea · Parkside · $
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these savory balls of batter are filled with diced octopus and topped with sauce.
Japanese Curry · SoMa · $
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these popular Japanese street food snacks are filled with diced octopus.
Japanese · Japantown · $$
Spicy takoyaki—crispy outside, soft inside, with a kick