Takoyaki6ix

Takoyaki6ix has to be one of the most underrated hidden gem in Toronto. Their Wagyu Chicken Katsu Bao is filled with flavour and is unbeatable in both taste and price. At this time and era, we’re shocked to find quality food for under 10 bucks. On top of all this the service is top notch, they are insanely friendly. We feel bad that we showed up 10 minutes before closing, we were going to just do a take out but they said we could eat there. If you’re going to dine in, keep in mind that the place doesn’t have a lot of room, you can see the size from the photo and video I uploaded. Despite the size of the place, we will still come back to get more Wagyu Chicken Katsu and also to try the rest of the food in the menu. We highly recommend this place.

BOMB! Stop reading the reviews and come here right away. Their baos were absolutely incredible, but our favorite was the pork belly one. Super super super flavorful, you won’t regret coming here

Amazing takoyaki and they make it fresh! So its not the frozen bagged ones at other restaurants. Really authentic! I feel like Im back in Osaka. Staff is also very friendly. Will be back to try out their other menu items

Unbelievable karaage! Had a chance to drop in, was blown away at the quality and care that went into the karaage chicken. Owner / operator is super friendly, and makes to order, so it is well worth the wait. I've found a new favourite in the city!

Very friendly staff, I ordered the 5pc takoyaki with my girlfriend and they gave us an extra piece on the house! The takoyaki tasted amazing, the sauce wasn't what I preferred but the flavours combined very well. The atmosphere here is very chill and almost "home-y" in a sense. If you have $10 for a quick snack break at Kensington, I'd recommend you give this place a try! 10/10, would bring my friends to this hidden gem 💎

I was very excited to place a large order here given their positive reviews. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the same experience. The Katsu was dry, thick, with little sauce, and looked very different than imaged. The Takoyaki was mainly flour, extremely soggy, and not very flavourful. The Shrimp balls tasted better but were very salty. The meat in the bun was also quite thick and rough. And lastly, the curry was mushy and bland. They added three pieces of veggies and a pinch of pickles… The delivery was also an awful experience. They told me it was delivered and I found they faked the delivery. I went out multiple times as they called and said they had arrived. I later realized they weren’t being honest and the app noted they were over a Kilometer away, while noting me that they would be leaving. I told them they weren’t at my location which later resolved. Mind you, I tipped beforehand. They were young so I just let it go. Perhaps better to dine-in. Can’t say as I haven’t. But based on my experience, I would not order from them again, sad to say. I was super excited as I love Takoyaki. The let down was very disappointing.

The food is so good! The best takoyaki I tried in Toronto. It is not just flour and octopus, there are vegies as well! And the sauce is so delicious. I also ordered karaage and it is made to order to I have to wait a little bit but it is definitely worth the wait! The chicken is crispy and juicy. I love the sauce they put in it. And the service is very good as well. The lady is very accomodating and nice. She's welcoming and always has a nice smile. The place is small so it can't accommodate a very large group. Will definitely come back with my family. A returned a week later with my siblings and they love the takoyaki and karaage as well! This time, I also bought the Chicken Katsu Bao and that is the best bao I have ever tasted! I let my sister and brother tried it and sure they love it! We are very full after. We will definitely keep on coming back!

Had the takoyaki and chicken katsu curry. Delicious! Chicken katsu was super crunchy and the glaze was fantastic. The owner is absolutely lovely.

Holy Molly. That chicken bao was transcendental. I had it 4 hours ago, but my mouth is still watering by thinking about it. Takoyaki has always had a very special place in my heart since I was a kid. I still remember that there was a food stand near my elementary school, and I always went there to get precisely 6ix (heh) takoyaki balls in the afternoon as a treat. Seeing the dancing bonito flakes, the smell of the crispy/soft batter of the balls cooked to perfection, mixing with kewpie mayo and the takoyaki dressing and the burning sensation when I ate them defined a significant portion of my childhood. As a result, I have a ~very high standard~ for takoyak; most of the takoyaki I've tried in North America (e.g. ramen restaurants, and Korean fusion restaurants) are disappointments to me, which I would rarely order. I came to Takoyaki6ix once last year, and I gave it a four-star rating. Overall, I think the takoyaki made here is exquisite and definitely a lot better than many other places. I think it lost one star for me because the price was a bit more on the expensive end (15 dollars for 10 if I remember correctly). I got this insatiable craving for takoyaki ball today so I returned. Upon returning, I saw their new menu items (Curry katsu rice bowl & wafu Chicken bao). I felt pretty adventurous so I gave the wafu chicken bao a try. Let me tell ya, that was probably the best decision I made this whole week for my life . Freshly made bao bun, Golden fried chicken katsu, with Japanese egg salad (ah it's so good. I freaking love Japanese egg salad), fresh cabbage and the tangy katsu dressing - this thing tastes like absolute heaven. I had some exchanges with the owner, Kaori and the staff, Mari, and they were super lovely too. The price to portion for the chicken bao is great too! Although it may be considered a "snack" to most, the katsu is pretty big by itself. With that heavenly taste at the cost of 8 dollars? Take my money. In addition, I really appreciate how organized and clean the restaurant is when it comes to properly storing the ingredients, including the raw chicken, and the seafood (octopus, shrimp balls etc.) It's always a massive green flag for me. All and all, just come and try the chicken bao already.

Definitely coming back here! The owner was so kind and the service was quick. The food made my tummy happy.

Go to a place for takoyaki! shrimp or octopus! You could get it regualr or spicy. They also got Baos too. Service is quick! The owner is super nice. It's a small shop but there are a few seats outside!

The smell of the food drew me into this small shop. I got the takoyaki and the chicken katsu curry. The chicken katsu kept its crispiness even though I left it to steam for close to 20 min when I walked back to my hotel. The curry was flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The takoyaki is the best I've ever had. I was impressed by the fast service given that there is only a single woman keeping the ship running. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the city and cannot recommend it enough.

Ordered the karaage. It was nice, crispy and hot. The store is a bit tiny but there is a little spot outside to sit and eat. The server was really kind but he misheard our order- it's okay though, because the karaage was good. The spicy mayo is quite spicy. It came out to around $8.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon after wanting to try Takoyaki6ix for several months! The workers were super kind. We got 5 takoyaki alls for 8 dollars before tax. It took around 8 to 10 mins and they were piping hot! I definitely wish they had more seating or a larger interior space, so we ate standing outside their store. The takoyaki were creamy, warm and comforting. Not sure if it was from not waiting for them to cool down but we did have trouble picking up the balls and they easily broke apart. Delicious nonetheless however! I'm a big fan of takoyaki and am so happy to see a place that specializes in them. Looking forward to coming back to try their other menu items like the baos.

Got to try some of their garlic shrimp balls and takoyaki, and I was quite impressed! The price of 6 of either is the same as a taco from most places in Kensington market, I'd definitely go with these if I'm peckish.

Are you looking for freshly made takoyaki in toronto? THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU The classic takoyaki is made fresh daily by a kind lady. Super nice and friendly oh and be patient, the store is super small, so the line up may get a little crazy. Since it is freshly made, its so much for softer than the ones i eat at restaurants (which are usually frozen takoyaki deep fried). Check out my tiktok for some video action @spiritedlaway or my IG @eatwithclaw for more food content

In visiting Toronto for a couple of days as part of a group and we ended up at Kensington Market area for lunch. Wandering through I checked out Takoyaki6ix and it definitely seemed to be my type of place. I ended up coming back for a late lunch. This is just a little hole in the wall place, small with just enough room for a couple of people to order and the small kitchen area with the takoyaki cooking taking place in the window. The lady running the place was very nice and let me split my order of 10 pieces between the spicy shrimp balls and the takoyaki. Part of the fun was watching the prep of the food; shrimp balls being deep fried, the octopus balls being moved through the hotter sections of the special grill. Then everything is topped with sauces and bonito flakes. I ate my food at the small table out front. The shrimp balls were hot and tasty, succulent, rich and crisp. The Takoyaki were exceptional with the octopus just a little chewy, the flavors popped. Overall excellent, incredibly flavorful and delicious. If you are looking for some really great Japanese style street food you should check out Takoyaki6ix, incredible food and good prices.

Wow, this place is amazing. We stopped in after walking past it to Little Pebbles. The smell and sight of fresh takoyaki drew us in. It was so delicious we ended up ordering more after scarfing down our food so quickly. We ended up having an order of takoyaki and 2 bao buns. I highly recommend checking out this authentic eatery. It's absolutely delicious and reasonably priced too!

Takoyaki is one of my fav Japanese snacks! I tried the octopus balls from @Takoyaki6ix at Kensington market once before and fell in love with how fresh and tasty it was! Each one of them was made with care and love!! This time we returned to try their "garlic shrimp balls" (5 for $8, 10 for $15 ) that was marinated with sake and garlic and equally loved it! They were made fresh in front of our eyes by chef Kaori . Watching how she made them was magical. From when she poured the batter to how she continuously turning half cooked batter into finally ready to serve garlic shrimp balls!! My other fav there is their "Asian BBQ brisket bao" ($8). The brisket was so tender, juicy and flavorful !! Highly recommend!! Would love to return for more soon and also to try out their "Wafu chicken katsu bao" next time!! Would you try octopus or garlic shrimp balls or both? 160 Baldwin Street, Toronto For more food adventures, follow me on IG @eatntravelrepeat!

Super cute little place and has the best food! Takoyaki always fresh and delicious! 10/10 would eat here again

1. Kensington Market restaurant-hopping stop number one - Takoyaki6ix. 2. Takeout - 12 Takoyakis (no seats or table) 3. Piping hot... 4. Generous - bonito flakes 5. Yummy, gooey, slightly crunchy goodness! 6. Nice friendly Japanese owners!

This tiny takoyaki shop opened up two weeks ago in Kensington market. This shop literally has no seating so takeout orders only. They have a limited menu that includes traditional takoyaki, shrimp takoyaki (which is something I have not had elsewhere), and 2 types of bao (Asian BBQ brisket ($8) and wafu chicken katsu ($7)). I ordered 5 takoyaki ($8), and asked for a mix of shrimp and traditional takoyaki. Their authentic tasting takoyaki transported me back to Osaka in terms of the flavour and texture experience. Wonderful morsels of umami-filled goodness in every bite. I enjoyed the light crispness on the outside of the takoyaki balls and noticeable chunks of octopus. I like that the interiors were creamy and soft without tasting like undercooked batter. I love the perfect balance of flavours in the spicy sauce mixed with the takoyaki sauce, and the generous sprinkle of bonito flakes. I was somewhat disappointed to find that there weren't noticeable chunks of shrimp in the garlic shrimp takoyaki as there are octopus pieces in the traditional takoyaki balls. Staff serving us was super friendly. Definitely recommend checking them out!

Takoyaki6 is a great option for snacks is intricate streets of Kensington market. Their takoyaki comes with various flavor, I tried their original one and I had a good piece of octopus in it I was extremely satisfied. Be careful they are very hot since they are made fresh. Go visit them and enjoy the market.

Freshly made to order takoyaki and Bao! They make their own batter and the takoyaki has little bits of octopus in it . Very yummy and flavorful. One of my favourite places in Toronto to get takoyaki balls and I would say is on par with the ones I had in Osaka japan. Prices are fair at $8 for 5 pieces or $15 for 10 balls when I went in the summer. Takeout only but they do have a few chairs outside of the store to sit and eat.

Everything was good! All the flavors on each bun blended in perfectly. Heaven in each bite! My personal fave is the brisket bao. So tender!

super soft, flavorful, and piping hot. lots of bonito flakes on top. wish there were more to share.

Amazing takoyaki and extremely friendly owner! Go here! You won't be disappointed. Just as good as the ones I had in Japan. Five stars!

Saw a video on tiktok promoting this store and just had to try it. The store was super cute and just bordering Kensington Market so it was great to just pop into. I've never had takoyaki so this was a great first introduction to the food. I ended up getting only 5 pcs but found myself wanting more afterwards. I also loved the spicy mayo on the side! I thought that it really enhanced the flavour of the takoyaki balls. I would definitely recommend for a quick savoury snack if you're in the area

Takoyaki is a classic Japanese dish. I can say, having tasted all the other Takoyaki in the area, that this place has the most authentic (provided you order the original). It is fresh, made to order, and the large windows let you see it made in front of you. The wait is around 7 minutes or so, but well worth it.