Momotakoyaki Wirye Branch

About

A cozy late-night takoyaki shop in Wirye filled with Slam Dunk memorabilia, serving various flavored takoyaki alongside draft beer.

In the North Wirye neighborhood of Hanam, Momo Takoyaki draws evening crowds seeking a crisp, savory bite well into the night. Stepping inside reveals a playful dining nook steeped in retro Japanese pop culture. Posters and figurines from the classic manga *Slam Dunk* line the walls—featuring Sakuragi Hanamichi and Rukawa Kaede alongside red lanterns—giving the compact interior the spirited personality of an anime fan's clubhouse. The kitchen stays busy rolling batter over heavy cast-iron griddles. The resulting spheres strike an appealing balance of a crisp exterior and a tender, custardy center anchored by chewy chunks of octopus. While the original style comes blanketed in dancing flakes of katsuobushi and balanced savory sauce, the ordering kiosk lists dozens of creative toppings. Popular choices include the rich Pollock roe mayo (*myeongran mayo*), fiery buldak mayo, spicy garlic, curry, and wasabi mayo. For those ordering boxes of fourteen, splitting flavors across the batch is a favored option, with the staff neatly labeling each sauce combination on the takeout lids. The shop doubles as a relaxed watering hole, equipped with counter stools indoors and a couple of outdoor seats. Draft beer and highballs are on tap alongside coffee and cafe beverages, making it an easy pit stop whether families are walking over for an afternoon snack or night owls are gathering for a midnight treat. While batches made ahead during lull periods can sometimes cool down, the steady dinner and late-night rush keeps the pans sizzling fresh. Closed on Tuesdays, Momo Takoyaki remains one of the area’s most reliable post-dinner destinations to grab a steamy paper box to take home or nurse a cold draft pint under the manga posters.