I wish I could give neutral stars... I was super excited to try this place out due to all the amazing reviews... Everything has a strong fish flavor, even a noodle dish I ordered for my kid... and my kid wouldn't touch it. It's just kind of overwhelming.... I'm not sure if that is more authentic Japanese, but I wouldn't get it again.... But that's my personal tastes..... Staff was friendly and fun! read more

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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, to TAKOYAKI BALLS Food Truck for coming out to our End-of-Year Culture Night! Your delicious, creative, freshly made dishes were a unique & flavorful addition to our event. Every bite was a celebration of culture & taste!! The students, families, & staff were all raving about the fun experience of trying something new. From start to finish, they were punctual, professional, & incredibly friendly. We truly appreciate your professionalism, great service, & the energy you brought to the night. You helped make our celebration even more special! I highly recommend Takoyaki Balls Food Truck for any school or community gathering! Jenn & the Tucson Unified Virtual Academy (TUVA) PTO read more

Their food is average. I think they put way too much salt into their food, esp rice ball and also the katsu don. It's not bad and convenient asian food. The reason why I give them 3 star it's due to their food too salty read more

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We hired the Takoyaki Balls food truck for an event and they did an amazing job!! They arrived early and prepped so that they could start serving food right when our event started. We were able to customize our menu and prepay for everything. They didn't charge us any service or set up fees. Their customer service was outstanding and the food was delicious as always. If you want a food truck that is easy to work with at a reasonable price with superb customer service... you want Takoyaki Balls!! read more

A few sights from my first #2ndSaturday's experience in #Tucson. I tried #TeriyakiChicken from #TakoyakiBalls food truck it was good it took a few minutes to get my food because of the line but that was ok it was still really good and the people running the truck were nice and as speedy as they can be in a truck. read more

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I tried out a katsu curry which cost me $13 and my crony bought a yakisoba and a pork onigri which cost him $19. We both agreed that the food was average and prosaic. There was really nothing special about it. I would also say that their edamame is the worst I've ever had. read more

Found this Truck outside of PX at Davis-Monthan, had a nice line which was a good sign. My wife lived in Japan as a child and wanted to try out a couple of dishes especially the dessert. She did the ordering except for the Octopus Balls, so will not attempt to remember names of dishes in fear of mutilating them. They were all delicious, and my wife said it took her back to childhood. The ordering process was easy, the staff was friendly and despite the wait being long it was understood due to crowd of hungry customers. We enjoyed our lunch and wife's trip down memory lane. read more

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4.5 stars, actually, if it makes a difference to you. And disclaimer: I'm 3rd Generation half Japanese and half Korean, grew up on Mom & Dad's great cooking, lived in Japan for two years on a mission and ate heartily! These are the same folks that serve up their takoyaki balls at the local and Phoenix Japanese Matsuri (Festival), so I already know that their takoyakis are 5 starts. The wife owner gets all of her ingredients from Japan. So, authentic? Hai! They taste great. Well, I'm going to try other items on their menu, but they are really good. Today I had the pork katsudon. I am still on a quest--well, I had given up on the quest--to find a good katsudon in town that is at least as good as mine. I may have found it. This katsudon was authentic with the chopped onions, egg, and pork katsu with the shōyu (soy sauce) based sauce with sugar. I think it could have used a little more of the sauce and a tad more egg. But all in all, it was a pretty good package for $9. You can get chicken katsu instead. Mine is still better. They also have gyudon! One of my favorite dishes. Thinly sliced pieces of beef, marinated in a shōyu, mirin, sugar base and served over rice. So good! I don't think anyone else has that here in town. Maybe Yoshimatsu's, I don't know. For $7, that's a good buy. They also have Japanese curry rice and katsu curry. Gyozas, or pot stickers, it looked like five or six for $6. Follow them on Facebook to find out where they are: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=takoyaki%20balls 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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Takoyaki Balls is the newest food truck to come to the first Tuesday of the month food truck event in Sahuarita and I am a fan. I have tried their food twice and both times the dishes were flavorful. This was the best curry I have had since living in Oahu and really enjoyed the Katsu curry (deep-fried pork). I also enjoyed the Takoyaki (octopus dumplings). My son really enjoyed the Una Don (eel). I also enjoy ordering from the friendly staff as it gives me an opportunity to practice my Japanese :) read more

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Katsu was inedible as the meat was too tough. I've never had a katsu don like this. This was multiple meals in our party. Disappointing.

So disappointed. I was looking forward to having takoyaki...but was not expecting "takoYUCKY." These were not fresh and were nothing more than cold balls of fishy dough...not at all what takoyaki should be. Do yourself a favor and avoid these. If you have never had them, you have a bad first experiece...if you've had them, you will be wholly disappointed. read more

For the first time while in Tucson, I'm 100000% satisfied and more. Japanese food in Tucson usually isn't very good - these gals buck the trend. Takoyaki Balls has Japanese restaurant quality food, but from a food truck (and with Seattle Japanese food standards). I'm Japanese, and very picky about homeland food. Talk about a pleasant surprise today! Sweet women, amazing food, affordable, and had me doing the happy food dance in my seat the entire time I was eating. Super grateful to have come upon this truck. Thank you!!! read more

Takoyaki Balls has the best Japanese food in Tucson, HANDS DOWN! I'm half Japanese and lived in Japan for half of my life! I grew up eating Gyudon, Japanese Curry, Hiyashi Chuka (cold summer noodles), etc! The food is phenomenal and tastes like it's literally been cooked by my own mom! When I eat their food, I'm full, happy, and home! read more

By default, the best place to get takoyakis (octopus balls) in Tucson. Very flavorful with authentic Japanese flavors. They also sell Katsu curry items and other Japanese street food fare. Those sweet milk tea sodas are also sold. They are consistently located inside Davis Monthan Air Force Base on weekends. read more

Takoyaki Balls has exceptional service. The owner cheerfully greeted us when we arrived and was extremely friendly. She had two workers preparing fresh takoyaki balls in the back. We ordered a gyudon bowl, Japanese curry rice, takoyaki balls, and an assortment of onigiri. The onigiri was more traditionally mild compared to Kukai and Maru Japanese Noodle Shop since it did not contain seasoning in the rice. The flavorful filling complemented the understated rice casing. The gyudon bowl and Japanese curry rice had wonderful flavor. Both dishes were saucy and rich; the curry sauce was comparable to gravy. However, the highlight of my experience was the excellent takoyaki balls. It was deliciously complex, packed with umami goodness. The takoyaki balls had a pillowy batter with chewy octopus in the center. Creamy mayo sauce was drizzled on top as the bonito flakes added a savory saltiness. The owner suggested to follow her on social media to find her location. It is a bit tricky to pinpoint where Takoyaki Balls is. Overall, you must try takoyaki balls if you're a street food fanatic. Takoyaki balls is a staple item of Japanese cuisine and this food truck does it right. read more

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I got dinner from this food truck at the Foothills Happy Hour Market and I was really happy with my meal! I ordered katsu curry and a taiyaki. The curry came with rice, a nice portion of katsu pork, and some cooked veggies in the curry. It was enough for two (without overeating), and the curry had a little bit of warmth but for me it was the perfect amount coupled with the great flavor and perfectly cooked pork and rice. The little taiyaki was also really tasty, and a nice treat to go with the meal. & It was only $14 total! read more

Oh man, oh man! Tucson has some real luck when it comes to food! I have eaten at most of the Japanese Restaurants in the state as well as many in California. Takoyaki Balls has to be hands down one of my favorite experiences. Amazing food! A truly great selection especially considering the tight quarters that this crew is working in. There are options for vegans and vegetarians and the portion sizes are great. Onigiri are hand made by one of the employees who comes from Japan. They have several types and they are all worth trying! Despite the heat of the desert the crew seems to be upbeat and cheerful each time I have seen them. This is one food truck I would drive across town to eat at! read more

I had their okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and onigiri set today at an outdoor concert. Everything was just perfect. Being fascinated by Japanese culture and learning it's language, I have been to Japan several times. So I can tell how authentic their food is. They made everything on spot tonight, so they are fresh and warm, filled with a Japanese heart (omotenashi kokoro). The couple who own the truck are very friendly. Wanna try all the other items listed on the menu and wish to see them more often somewhere in the town. read more

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I went to the loft where they were to try this hoping it was what I was looking for, and I'm sorry to say I was disappointed I got the takoyaki balls and not one of the balls had any octopus in it whatsoever, it was nothing but batter. Hopefully I get to try it somewhere better, that was my first time ever having takoyaki balls. read more