The good: This is a takoyaki stand inside the Tokyo Central market's food court. It's the first spot you'll see on your right when you enter. I've been here twice and enjoyed it both times. There's an option for a party pack (which I got one time) where you can get several different flavors. I tried the mentaiko and original takoyaki. I also tried their okonomiyaki (takes a bit longer to make). I also tried their iced matcha latte which was nicely sweetened. It's nice how you can see them make the food in front of you. It's fresh and relatively quick. There's both indoor seating, covered outdoor seating, and uncovered outdoor seating in the food court space. My toddler enjoyed the tako (octopus) and my in-laws enjoyed their experience too (it was their first time ever trying takoyaki). The worker there was very peppy and friendly both times I came. The bad: I think I'd ask for a little bit less sauce next time on the okonomiyaki. You do get the option to have mayo and sauce on the side. The interesting: The first time I came I got a buzzer but the second time I came I wasn't given one.

Piping hot, tender and moist on the inside and the outside exterior is absolutely delectable and crispy. And the dancing katsuobushi is wonderful to watch. The location is inside Tokyo Central in Gardena. There's seating at the food court area, bigger outdoor area than indoor. The service is fast and people were super friendly and you can see the making of the tako balls right at a clear window. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

I used to munch these in Japan while o a research scholarship way back. So, when I saw them here, I stopped my lunch and went straight to Gindaco. Gindaco, is the most popular Takoyaki brand in Japan, with 'crispy outside, creamy inside' as their signature taste. Oh boy, these tasted the same takoyaki I used to take home in my apartment and ate while watching TV. This is similar to the Chinese balls and Filipino Karyoka which are extra crispy and full of creamy insides. If you haven't had these balls, takoyaki beats them all by a few miles. You can get these inside the Tokyo Central located by Western and Torrance Boulevard.

This place is located inside the food court of Tokyo central in Gardena. So far one of the best takoyaki in the area that I have found. The food here is always fresh, as you can see them cooking it up. Because of this, sometimes your order can take 15-20 mins if they just sold out of their current bar h they cooked. The ambiance is great. It is bustling with people, and there are lots to eat nearby and food to shop for. When I really crave takoyaki, I come here. I definitely recommend!

Great takoyaki outside of Japan! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Staff was nice and friendly when I asked for extra sauce. Thank you for being here inside Tokyo Central!

Yum! We ordered the cheese and mentaiko takoyaki, it took a while around 15 minutes since they had to cook another batch when we got there. But the cashier did tell me about the wait. Super crunchy crust with soft and gooey inside-the piece of octopus was pretty big!

Here's an updated review of Gindaco. Gindaco continues to be my favorite Takoyaki place. They make it perfectly crispy, and every piece has just the right amount of filling inside. Their prices have gone up over the years, but it is still the place I will come back to when I'm craving Takoyaki. They offer a variety of toppings to change up the flavor, but my favorite is The Original ($9.50), which is the traditional flavor of Takoyaki. Service is quick. They have stamp cards, so be sure to ask for one. I recommend eating Takoyaki right away - it just isn't the same when you wait or take it home.

Takoyaki is so yummy. Gindaco is a hot spot-o Cheese and mentaiko Takoyaki was a banger. Nothing like the impossible cheese pull with every bite while you haffsahaffsahassfa because you forgot the inside of Takoyaki was too hot. But really, the cheese and mentaiko just elevates their Takoyaki which is already so good to begin with. I could easily eat 8 in one sitting but my girlfriend forced me to share with her. Maybe next time I'll secretly order another for myself so I can enjoy Gindaco to the max.

Really good Takoyaki here. Located inside Tokyo central. I haven't been able to find any close to what we've had in Japan. This isn't AS good as what I've had in Osaka but it's hard to compare. However, still the best I've found outside of Japan. They put a good sized piece of octopus in each Takoyaki. I like that they are crispy and ask if we want the kewpie on the side. They have cute little packets of kewpie ! Service was good too, very informative, polite and quick... just like in Japan Will be making the drive here from OC for these!

Great Takoyaki!! + love Tokyo Central market. Tried the Takoyaki Cheese & Mentaiko + the Spicy Scallion and Sriracha Takoyaki they were both different but delicious? Nice and crispy on the outside and soft and delicious in the inside. These come in 8 and they are good sized so they'll get you filled up. The waiting time is pretty short when it's slow and the reward is the best. Will definitely keep coming up for a nice snack.