Ehomaki (Lucky-Direction Futomaki Sushi Roll)
On Setsubun, face that year’s eho (lucky direction), and eat one whole roll in silence without cutting—wishes are said to come true. For everyday serving, cut into 1.5–2 cm pieces.
Kushikatsu (Osaka-Style Deep-Fried Skewers)
Never putting a skewer you've bitten back into the shared sauce — the "no double-dipping" rule — is a key rule at Osaka kushikatsu shops. At home, give each person their own sauce and nobody has to worry.
Okonomiyaki (Osaka-Style Pork and Cabbage Pancake)
Don't press down with the spatula while cooking. It squeezes out the air inside and the pancake loses its fluffiness.
Takoyaki (Osaka-Style Octopus Balls)
A very thin batter is the Osaka way: it gives a crisp outside and a soft, almost molten centre.