Takoyaki6ix
Japanese, Taiwanese in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market and Chinatown
#42 in Toronto. 31 Redditors across 54 mentions, Dec 2023 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
A tiny Kensington Market stall known for Japanese street food, particularly takoyaki and a pork belly bao that many call among the best they've had. Redditors often recommend it as a go-to stop in the area.
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In their words
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“This is probably one of the best Bao I had ever had and got to see them make it in front of me.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I’m obsessed with this pork belly bao from Takoyaki6ix, a tiny shop in Kensington market that slays.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Takoyaki6ix in Kensington is what you’re looking for. Trust me”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I highly recommend Sleepy Pete’s, Crack Burger, and Takoyaki6ix.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They're so good, and the folks who run it are so nice. The rest of their menu is super tasty too”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, CHUNK of actual octopus. Kaori is the sweetest owner”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Takoyaki6ix in Kensington is always my favourite go-to.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I will always promote this place. The takoyaki is made fresh unlike most places that heat up frozen premade ones”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Takoyaki6ix for Japanese street food”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “takoyaki6ix”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Most places will just deep fry frozen takoyaki and call it a day but not this place”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This is the correct answer. Closest to Osaka you can get.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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