The third stop on the gourmet trip was "Takomasa Dotonbori Main Store". I heard that even frozen takoyaki from this place is sold! I didn't know that before! [Today's Order] - Takoyaki ¥800 - Negi Ponzu Takoyaki ¥900 Takoyaki: Takomasa's takoyaki has a simple appearance with just sauce and mayonnaise, without bonito flakes or seaweed. This simplicity means there's no hiding flaws. The fluffy and chewy batter is topped with a sweet and savory sauce and just the right amount of mayonnaise. The calm atmosphere inside the store also gives an elegant impression of takoyaki. The batter has a strong umami flavor from the dashi, allowing you to savor each piece. Negi Ponzu Takoyaki: This version allows you to taste the umami of the batter more clearly. The batter has a secret soy sauce flavor, providing a refreshing taste. The addition of green onions and ponzu sauce enhances the refreshing taste, perfect for summer. The ponzu sauce isn't too acidic and has a refreshing aroma of yuzu. The generous amount of green onions adds a fresh touch. However, the regular takoyaki was satisfying enough on its own. My wife and I shared them, so it was quite a hearty meal. It felt like a fateful encounter as the shop's name includes "Masa," which is also in my real name. The takoyaki may have been a bit small, but it was a delight to relax and enjoy them. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

I tried Akashiyaki for the first time today. It was delicious! I enjoyed it with a lemon sour drink. Thank you for the meal! I would love to come back for another food adventure in Osaka. The staff at the restaurant were very friendly too.

Takomasa Dotonbori store first visit. Today, I came to Osaka to listen to a live lecture by Professor Yoichi Takahashi and Honkon. The shop next door is also very busy, with a line of people waiting. The takoyaki was made quickly and I enjoyed it. Please try it once. This is the slightly tipsy set for 1100 yen. Before the takoyaki, I couldn't resist and had a draft beer.

I went to Namba, so I decided to try some takoyaki since I was there. The famous shops were all crowded with long lines, and it seemed like you had to buy the takoyaki at the entrance before eating inside the shop, which was a bit of a hassle. This shop was also famous, and you had to order inside the shop for dine-in. It was difficult to find the right timing to line up for dine-in. I ordered a set with takoyaki (6 pieces), takosen, and draft beer, as well as akashiyaki. Akashiyaki is not sold in Kanto, so I ordered it without hesitation. The takoyaki was so soft and delicious. I also ordered extra takoyaki because I can't make them as soft at home.

It was located near the Dotonbori River, just off the shopping street. We were guided to a table and ordered the tipsy set and some individual takoyaki. The food arrived quickly after ordering. The takoyaki was fluffy and delicious.

Thursday 17:45, two groups of customers already seated. I decided to have a little drink and ordered the following: ・Tipsy Set ¥1000 6 pieces of takoyaki (soy sauce flavor + green onion) Takoyaki tempura If it's a Tipsy Set, it might be worth it, but paying 720 yen for 8 pieces of takoyaki of this quality seems a bit steep to me. It feels like a well-established place that benefits from its prime location.

Introduction~ You can taste the freshly made frozen takoyaki from Takomasa! ~ This is the fourth stop on the Osaka Minami takoyaki tour! Moving from the takoyaki street in Sennichimae towards Dotonbori, you'll see the familiar character face of Takomasa, known for their frozen takoyaki. You can enjoy their takoyaki inside the store or as a takeout. They cook it after you order, so you can have it freshly made. I've had their frozen takoyaki before, but this is my first time trying it freshly made. The menu includes Takoyaki Half 6 pieces with soy sauce & green onions (520 yen). The akashiyaki also caught my attention, but this time I stuck to takoyaki for the takoyaki tour. The size of one ball of takoyaki is quite large, not too crispy or fluffy, more in the middle. It's not melty, but has a solid texture. It's definitely much more delicious to have it freshly made in the store than frozen. Fourth stop cleared! Thank you for the meal!

On this day, I went on a date with my daughter ❤ We decided to go to the Adidas shop and have a light meal while enjoying some drinks (lol). Have you tried this takoyaki before? It's a set with 8 takoyaki for 950 yen. There are 3 soy sauce takoyaki, 3 green onion takoyaki, takosen, and draft beer. You can add your preferred sauce and mayo on top of the takoyaki. The batter has a strong soy sauce flavor! Noteworthy is the octopus inside the takoyaki, it's big and chewy! The octopus is fresh and flavorful. Each takoyaki costs 80 yen, which is a bit pricey, but still delicious. In Osaka, it's hard to go wrong with takoyaki, but there are many different kinds to try, so I hope you can find your favorite by trying different ones. Thank you for the meal~~ ^^

Second takoyaki shop in Dotonbori. Always buy takoyaki souvenirs at Shin-Osaka Station and try Akashiyaki at the second shop. The taste was the same as the souvenirs I always buy. The hot Akashiyaki dipped in broth was delicious as expected. Went to Hozenji Yokocho nearby for the first time, and it had a nice atmosphere.

During the 10-day Golden Week holiday, everywhere in Dotonbori was packed with long lines during lunchtime. Finally, around 3:00 PM, I found a place where I could get in, which was Takomasa. I had bought takoyaki for takeout before, but this was my first time eating in. After waiting for about 10 minutes on the outside chairs, I was guided up three flights of stairs to the third floor! I was surprised that there were three floors. I ordered the classic takoyaki, negi (green onion) takoyaki, and takoyaki karaage. They were delicious, but I couldn't help but feel that they had become a bit more expensive. It was a bit disappointing because it was a bit chaotic, with orders coming out in the wrong order, lack of water service, and a shortage of staff. However, I was glad to have visited the main store of Takomasa that I often see in souvenir shops.

Today I came to Minami for work again. This time, I visited "Takomasa Dotonbori Main Store". Since work finished early, my boss and I decided to make a little detour! I realized I haven't seen Takomasa's commercial lately. I decided to try the "Akashiyaki ¥720" because I was in the mood for Akashiyaki instead of takoyaki. It may be a bit pricey for 8 pieces, but the taste was really delicious! The soft and fluffy Akashiyaki dipped in broth was elegant. I'd love to try authentic Akashiyaki one day. Thank you for the meal. They also have other items like Mentaiko Takoyaki, Curry Takoyaki, Mochi Cheese Takoyaki, and more.

In Osaka, in the Chuo Ward, there is a place called Takomasa in Dotonbori. I ordered 8 takoyaki balls for 560 yen. It's a bit pricey. The takoyaki balls were big and had a flavorful ginger and broth-infused batter. Customers can add their own sauce and mayonnaise, so the takoyaki stays fluffy and has a nice texture. The taste of the baked batter is also enjoyable. It was delicious overall, but there was a bit of a strange feeling when liquid came out from the center. It seemed like the liquid that comes out when thawing frozen food. The octopus might have been frozen and not completely thawed before being cooked.

I walked around Dotonbori in Minami, Osaka. I have never seen such a variety of businesses packed into such a small area. Osaka is easy to navigate with its north-south and east-west streets. The shopping area in Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is crowded with foreigners buying in bulk. The famous riverside area in Osaka is a gourmet paradise, but the giant signs and neon lights in Dotonbori are the most famous scenery. Ebisu Bridge over the Dotonbori River, connecting Shinsaibashi-suji and Ebisubashi-suji, is always crowded. I visited the fashionable young people's area of Amerikamura in the Shinsaibashi district, but Triangle Park was mostly filled with rowdy youngsters. The autumn on Midosuji Avenue is beautiful with the red leaves of the ginkgo trees. The chic European village atmosphere is full of sophistication and taste. The calm lighting and pavement on the streets make walking around enjoyable. I visited the Mizukake Fudo at Hozenji Yokocho, which was the setting for Osaka's famous novel "Meoto Zenzai". Feeling a bit hungry, I delved into the culture of Osaka's flour-based snacks and went under the curtain of Takomasa's "takoyaki". It's a high-end takoyaki favored by the Imperial Household Agency, but the heat is the same everywhere (laughs). I was seated at a table in the back of the store and ordered a beer right away. The cold beer slowly filled my stomach, as always, delicious. The takoyaki arrived, and in Kansai, it's all about speed - eating quickly, as waiting is not preferred. I picked up a piece of takoyaki with a toothpick and took a bite, feeling the heat spread in my mouth. I savored the delicious taste as I continued to enjoy it mindlessly. Thank you for the meal.

I finally found a shop in Dotonbori. We had to wait a little bit, but once inside, the service was excellent. We had a pleasant time ordering, and we bought some frozen items to take home for our family and friends.

It was authentic takoyaki! It was so creamy and delicious! I ate it in the store, and there was no aonori or bonito flakes! Just sauce and mayonnaise! Simple is best!

Half octopus balls.