I visited around 15:30. It was the middle day of a three-day weekend, so the whole area was really crowded. I wanted to go to a grilled squid shop in the same area, but the line was so long that I gave up. This shop also had a long line, and it took about 30 minutes to buy something. [Items Ordered] - 8 Takoyaki balls (650 yen → 500 yen on sale) - Choboyaki with green onions (185 yen) The takoyaki was really good, the kind that's gooey and piping hot, not crispy on the outside. It was delicious! You could choose between soy sauce and sauce to pour on top, and I definitely recommend the sauce for takoyaki. I tried choboyaki for the first time. There were various flavors like mentaiko, tuna mayo, but I chose green onions because it looked the most delicious when they were making it. You could choose between sauce and ponzu to pour on top. My father highly recommended ponzu, but hmm...? The flavor was a bit light compared to the takoyaki, so I felt like it was a bit lacking with ponzu. I definitely recommend the takoyaki, but the choboyaki at this size and price point was great value, so if you just want a casual snack while having a drink, choboyaki might be a good choice. Thank you for the meal!

I had already finished eating okonomiyaki and highball at the neighboring restaurant. I felt like having one more drink, so I decided to add a highball and try something called "choboyaki" that was in front of me. There was a set called "choboyaki set" which included a highball (or beer) and choboyaki for 500 yen, so I ordered it. It was my first time trying choboyaki, but maybe because I had just eaten a saucy okonomiyaki, the taste was a bit lacking. It seems to be the prototype of takoyaki, but it didn't have octopus and instead had konjac. Well, it was a good experience to try something new.

Located in the basement of Hanshin Department Store, Snack Park. Choboyaki is said to be the precursor to takoyaki, but many people seem surprised that they have never heard of it, especially in Osaka, known for its flour-based cuisine. An older lady even approached me, asking for one. It turned out to be larger than expected. She was delighted! I ordered the normal choboyaki, but there is also a set menu with choboyaki with green onions. It seems popular among customers. It feels like a place where both young and old enjoy flour-based snacks. By the way, I wonder if there are many children here because it's a holiday... Maybe it's summer vacation...

I recently had some squid pancakes, and one piece was very thin, so I wondered if choboyaki would be the same. I decided to order three pieces, and to my surprise, they were very thick and folded when served. The server even asked if I wanted to take them home because of the portion size. I could only see small pieces of konjac inside. The price for one piece is the same as squid pancakes, so personally, I think squid pancakes are better. This dish is more suitable for those who want to eat a substantial amount of flour-based food!

This is a review of a shop in the snack park at Hankyu Department Store underground. The specialty here is called "choboyaki", which is a cross between okonomiyaki and takoyaki. I ordered a set of 2 choboyaki and 2 takoyaki for a reasonable price. The choboyaki looks like a fluffy rolled omelette and doesn't have cabbage in it. It has a stronger flour taste compared to takoyaki. The takoyaki was a soft and savory Kansai-style with a good amount of dashi flavor. The octopus inside was small, but the overall size of the takoyaki was satisfying. For the price, I was quite happy with the quality. The staff were busy cooking and didn't notice me waiting in line, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, it was a good meal!

I ordered a set of choboyaki, takoyaki, and highball or draft beer at the Hankyu Department Store Snack Park (1/4th store). The choboyaki and takoyaki were both delicious, and the price was just right. The choboyaki had finely chopped konjac mixed in, giving it a miso-like flavor. It wasn't outstandingly delicious, but it allowed me to taste the flour-based food typical of Osaka, so I was satisfied. It was just right for a first stop. It's worth noting that at other stores, alcohol is only available from 3 p.m., but here it's okay to order in the morning.

While walking through the underground shopping street, I stumbled upon a place called "Choboyaki" and decided to try it out. Even though I had just eaten grilled squid, I found their takoyaki to be surprisingly light and easy to eat. It was my first time hearing about "Choboyaki" and trying it, apparently it's the original form of takoyaki. I ordered the one-coin set for 500 yen, which allowed me to try both dishes. It was delicious!

We had dinner before watching a preview of "Indiana Jones." We ordered two "Choi Nomisets" (small bites with your choice of alcohol). Personally, I liked the "Choi Yaki" more than okonomiyaki, so we ended up eating it with a feeling of "Oh no, here comes the alcohol" haha. I wish a similar restaurant would open nearby. I want to visit regularly!

It is located in a alley-like place in the basement of a department store. I came here because the takoyaki shop in other store had a long line. This shop recommended "choboyaki", so I ordered one of each takoyaki and choboyaki. The takoyaki was small but had a soft and gentle taste like Kansai-style. The choboyaki was recommended with ponzu mayo. It had a different texture from takoyaki, chewy and mochi-like.

Snack Park Tour! Osaka specialty Choboyaki! One-coin set for 500 yen: 2 takoyaki ⇒ Fluffy! 2 choboyaki ⇒ Fluffy dough with a unique taste compared to okonomiyaki! Recommended Rating: Taste ★★★☆☆, Service ★★★☆☆, Cost Performance ★★★★☆, Recommendation: ★★★☆☆. - Restaurant Name: Original Choboyaki Honpo - Address: B1F Snack Park, Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka - Phone Number: 06-6345-0257 #OsakaGourmet #UmedaGourmet #ConnectWithFoodies #Breakfast #Lunch #OriginalChoboyakiHonpo #Choboyaki

Set of Takoyaki and Choboyaki for 870 yen. Choboyaki is a light and easy-to-eat dish with noticeable pieces of konjac. It is fluffy with plenty of sauce, perfect for enjoying with a light beer. The Takoyaki is also delicious and fluffy.

I went to the shop after reading the previous review! Even though I had just eaten carbs, I was still hungry so I decided to try some more. I saw the line at the squid ball shop and decided to try "choboyaki" which is similar to squid balls. Choboyaki is made using a flat iron plate with small hollows, cooked flat with seasoning. This was my first time trying it. I ordered the happy hour set for 600 yen (tax included) which included 2 choboyaki and a highball. I chose ponzu sauce and added mayonnaise. The ponzu flavor was lighter than I expected and the mayonnaise added a nice touch. The hot and fluffy texture paired well with the highball. It was delicious. It was fun to stand and eat at the snack park with so many food options. I would love to stop by again. Thank you for the meal!

There is a choboyaki shop in the snack park at Hankyu Department Store! It is chewy and fluffy! I love the different texture and deliciousness compared to takoyaki. On this day, I had "Choboyaki with green onions" and "Choboyaki with mentaiko cheese". The green onions were refreshing and delicious. The mentaiko cheese was really delicious with its gooey cheese and just the right amount of spiciness from mentaiko. I love the cheap and delicious snack park!

I went to a shop in Osaka, Umeda. It is located in a corner where shops on the basement 1st floor of Hankyu Department Store line up, in a standing food court-like area. Before returning to Nagoya, I wanted to try something Osaka-like, so I decided on this shop. I ordered the Hankin Set for 870 yen. It includes 4 pieces of Choboyaki and Takoyaki, and 1 drink. Choboyaki is said to be the origin of Takoyaki, with ingredients like green onions and konjac inside. Both Choboyaki and Takoyaki were fluffy and piping hot. They were very delicious. I think this set is a great value for the price. It was delicious.

Title: Tried an Unfamiliar Food - "Choboyaki" I tried an unfamiliar food called "choboyaki" at the newly renovated snack corner in Hankyu Department Store. This shop, located two doors down from the takoyaki place I visited before, had "choboyaki" listed on their sign and menu, which was unknown to me as a Kanto resident. After some research, I found out that it's a specialty of the Kukuru group, known for their takoyaki. Curiosity got the best of me, so I confidently ordered a regular choboyaki (\185 including tax) from the somewhat blunt shop assistant, paid with my Suica card, and received my order. What was in front of me was a rectangular prism that made me wonder about its volume. It seemed like the thick dough was folded in two layers. Upon tasting it, I found diced octopus, green onions, and pickled ginger inside, similar to the base of takoyaki. However, perhaps due to its different shape, the dough was firmer and the larger cross-section made me feel the flavor of dashi stock more prominently. While it might be a good match with beer, I decided to refrain in preparation for work the next day and returned the tray to the collection point. This was my new discovery of "choboyaki" in Osaka. Thank you for the meal.

At the southern end of Hankyu Department Store's Snack Park. I wonder what "choboyaki" is? Since I was a bit hungry, I decided to try it because my stomach was growling. I ordered one regular choboyaki for 175 yen and a plate of takoyaki (6 pieces) for 420 yen. Both were topped with sauce. The takoyaki was soft and delicious. I think the sauce flavor really adds to the taste. Choboyaki is like a negiyaki without the green onions. It's like a squid-less version of ikayaki. Sauce flavor is definitely the way to go!

Hankyu Department Store is famous for its grilled squid, but another specialty is choboyaki. In Umeda Snack Park, the original choboyaki shop, Maido! Yamadera, offers a variety of menu options. I decided to try the Hankyu Set for 770 yen, which includes both choboyaki and takoyaki, along with a beer or highball. The takoyaki was soft on the outside, creamy on the inside, and had a slightly sweet sauce. The choboyaki had a soft, chewy texture and was perfect as a snack with alcohol. Umeda Snack Park felt like an adult theme park and was a fun experience. Thank you for the meal.【Original Choboyaki Shop】Basic InformationLocation: Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store B1F Snack Park, 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, OsakaHours: 10:00-22:00Closed: No scheduled holidaysNo smoking allowed

I have always seen it when I went to Hankyu Department Store, but I had never tried it before. I bought it for the first time because I was a little hungry. It had a sweet and simple okonomiyaki taste, but it was delicious with a crispy texture. Personally, I feel like it would be even more delicious if it had seafood ingredients like squid or shrimp. I would be willing to pay more for a choboyaki with seafood ingredients. Thank you for the meal.

The time was 15:30 and there were no customers waiting in line. It was my first time there, but I decided to order the flour-based snacks as they seemed promising. I ordered the One Coin Set (small savory pancakes, green onion savory pancakes, and 2 takoyaki balls). Normally, this set would be quite cost-effective, but the food I received was terrible. The small savory pancakes were cold, and the green onion savory pancakes were even colder. Maybe they were leftovers from a busy period? The staff's attitude was also very poor. When I asked where the water server was, they just pointed with their chin. Well, maybe they don't need to be friendly since they have a steady stream of customers, but they definitely can't compete with the nearby squid balls place.

After four years, I returned to Osaka for a visit and went to Snap Park for my husband who wanted to eat flour-based dishes. I was surprised by how much it had changed. I used to frequent this place a lot after work during my student days. It was midday on a weekday, but the line for squid balls was so long that we opted for a smaller portion. My husband and I shared a set of squid balls, green onion squid balls, and takoyaki. The takoyaki was flat, which was easier to eat and quite tasty with a flavorful broth. It was nice that they were served piping hot as they were freshly made.