All reviews of category "Takoyaki"
【Foodholic Nako @ Osaka, Japan】
Although I'm not a big fan of traditional soft Japanese takoyaki, this place caught my attention because it has a Michelin recommendation, so I was curious to check it out.
"Mitsubishi Takoyaki Kōgaru Honten" is located in the America Village area of Shinsaibashi, Osaka, right in front of Triangle Park, so there were quite a few people who, like us, bought takoyaki and sat in the park to eat.
PS: However, the park isn't very clean; the ground is quite littered.
Original Takoyaki ¥600
There are a total of ten pieces, but they are relatively small, and if you're not afraid of burning your mouth, you can pop them in whole.
They’re topped with lots of finely shredded bonito flakes and drizzled with mayonnaise, but not so much that it makes you feel sick.
The fillings are soft enough that you might question whether they’re cooked, and while the takoyaki itself isn’t large, the pieces of octopus make up a good portion of it. They taste very fresh, the outside is crispy, and the seasoning is nice. If I have the chance to pass by again, I'd be willing to visit again.
【Foodholic Nako @ Kyoto, Japan】
"Kari Kari Hakase Kyoto Nishiki Store" is located inside Nishiki Market. There’s a small dining area, just a standing bar, which gets quite cramped. In winter, with heavy clothing, it can be difficult to get in and out.
Original Takoyaki (6 pieces) ¥450
Kari Kari Hakase specializes in super large takoyaki. The pieces are really quite big, but mostly they consist of batter, with only small bits of octopus, which you really have to search for to find.
It’s worth mentioning that their batter has a very unique texture; it’s so soft that it’s almost like mochi. The first bite feels a bit gross, making you wonder if it’s undercooked, but the more you eat, the more interesting it becomes.
However, I've never really liked the texture of Japanese takoyaki that much. Compared to it, I probably prefer Taiwanese-style takoyaki, so I don’t expect to come back often.