Wanaka Honten

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This famous tako-yaki (octopus dumplings) stand, just north of Dōguya-suji arcade, uses custom copper hotplates (instead of cast iron) to make dumplings that are crisper than usual (but still runny inside). There's a picture menu and tables and chairs in the back. One popular dish to try is tako-sen – two dumplings sandwiched between sembei (rice crackers).

There's also a convenient branch in Ame-Mura.


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