I heard a rumor that it's really cheap. I visited with my partner on a weekday afternoon. In the past, it was 15 for 100 yen, but now it's 15 for 150 yen. Still a very reasonable price. The husband and wife at the shop continue to skillfully cook the takoyaki. Especially the husband is very polite and quick. He is truly a craftsman. The takoyaki are small in size, but they are packed tightly up to the edge like a slave ship from the Middle Ages. A boat of 15 is quite impressive. The taste is nostalgic, like something you would eat behind a snack shop at the market. It's very delicious for middle-aged people. It's cheap but there's plenty of octopus in it. It was very delicious. I will come again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited at lunchtime. The owner and his wife (?) were making takoyaki at their own pace while chatting. 15 pieces for 150 yen, a price that is typical of Osaka, isn't it? The size is small and easy to eat. At this price, it's no problem. It had a nostalgic, old-fashioned taste.

A famous shop known for having the cheapest takoyaki in Japan. When I visited after a long time, the prices had increased from 100 yen to 150 yen. The shop, which had not raised prices for many years, made me feel the changing times. The taste is, of course, just like it used to be! You can experience a sense of time travel, so if you have seen this review, please be sure to visit the shop :)

Recently, the price of takoyaki has been increasing, with prices of over 50 yen per piece becoming common. In my blog, I featured the cheapest takoyaki 10 years ago, which was 8 pieces for 50 yen. It seems that at this point, it may not be sustainable as a business. Currently, even the cheapest takoyaki may cost around 10 yen per piece. With that in mind, I visited this shop... "Kaneido" (Osaka, Denpo) Takoyaki 15 pieces for 150 yen.

Using the Seishun 18 ticket, I traveled to the Kansai region (specifically Koshien Stadium and Sakuranomiya Park) and enjoyed exploring the local cuisine. When I hear something is the best in Japan, I am always eager to visit. Especially if it's the potentially cheapest takoyaki in Japan! The place is located not far from Hankyu Koshien Station, just a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Dentetsu's Denpo Station, nestled in a residential area. The shop now only offers takeout, with 15 takoyaki balls priced at an unbelievable 150 yen. I heard that not long ago, you could get 15 for 100 yen or 7 for 50 yen, which is even more surprising! I didn't look it up, but as others have mentioned, it might just be the cheapest in Japan. I visited around noon, and there were already four customers lined up outside the shop. You can see the cooking process up close from outside, and they use a takoyaki maker that makes slightly smaller balls than usual. The batter made of flour, octopus, finely chopped cabbage, green onions, and pickled ginger was quickly cooked, constantly flipped over. The octopus pieces were decently sized and placed one by one in the container. As for the taste, I didn't have high expectations given the incredibly low price. At first, it felt a bit powdery, but perhaps that was just my initial impression. After that, it felt very creamy, and the subtle sweetness of the sauce was delicious. The crunchy texture of the cabbage added to the overall flavor, surpassing my expectations and becoming a favorite. The quick cooking time and size may have contributed to this. Both the price and taste left me feeling very satisfied after the visit.

Visited on Monday, April 12, 2021, around 3:00 PM. Lately, my favorite thing to do is going on a takoyaki tour. I visited a takoyaki shop that even YouTubers often talk about. It is quietly located in a residential area. I used my smartphone's navigation to get there. On a weekday afternoon, there were 2 groups of 2 customers already there. Later, some customers with small children also arrived. You can eat in the shop, but it's mainly for takeout. You can get 15 takoyaki balls for just one coin. Yes! It's not ¥500, it's even cheaper! Of course, I rate the cost performance on Tabelog as 5.0. It seems like most locals order by saying "¥350 worth, please" or "¥200 worth, please", paying in specific amounts. I ordered ¥200 worth, ate half right away, and took the rest to go. I bought some beer from a nearby convenience store and found a nice bench to enjoy my meal. The takoyaki balls are about the size of a 500 yen coin. They are small, but a perfect size and amount for a snack for small children. It's okay if sometimes there's no octopus inside. The sauce is a bit sweet, but surprisingly easy to eat. The texture is creamy and gooey inside and out, very delicious! The staff consisted of a man and a woman. They mentioned that the shop had relocated about 30 years ago, but I don't remember much of the conversation. Still, it's impressive that you can enjoy such delicious takoyaki at this price.

I visited for the first time in 6 years since 2014. There were 3 groups of customers in front of the store. One person is a local man, but the others arrived by car. The appearance has not changed at all. However, the older lady looks a bit younger. After waiting for about 15 minutes, it was finally my turn. You have to bake the number, so it takes longer than you think. Since the table seats inside the store were available, I asked for only 100 yen. They will take a bottle from the refrigerator for you. A 500ml bottle costs 100 yen, and a canned juice costs 70 yen. When I asked the son if his mother had retired, he said, "She is currently in a nursing home. My mother's younger sister passed away about 3 years ago." Oh, I see... She was quite old. Currently, the son, his wife, and his older sister run the place together. Even though he is called the son, he is a little over 60 years old and is actually a senior to me (laughs). From the Showa era to the Heisei era, and soon to the Reiwa era, almost 60 years. Continuity is power... isn't it? "Japan's cheapest takoyaki" is gaining attention at Amaeido. They continue to offer traditional takoyaki at an amazing price of 15 pieces for 100 yen. Recently, there are more Osaka people who have only eaten large-sized takoyaki, and there are young people who say they have never had this mini-sized takoyaki, but this is the standard size of Osaka takoyaki from long ago. This soft and fluffy takoyaki that doesn't look round at all is Amaeido's takoyaki from the old days. When lined up, there is a sense of unity where they stick together (laughs). There is no crisp takoyaki here. If you want to eat crispy takoyaki, I recommend going to another store (laughs). You can order two types of seasoning, the classic sauce and soy sauce. Even though they are small, there is octopus inside. Mayonnaise costs an additional 10 yen. They now put it in a plastic bag even for takeout. It seems that there was a lie that every Osaka person has a takoyaki maker at home on the Kenmin SHOW. That must be a recent story. If there is a shop like Amaeido nearby, there is no need to go to the trouble of baking at home. Watching Yoshimoto Shin-Kigeki on Saturdays or Sundays and eating takoyaki for lunch is the true style of a Naniwa kid from the old days. Now, considering the situation where there is no successor to the son at Amaeido, I feel a little anxious about how long I can enjoy this nostalgic taste. The Rasa Sports Center is gone, Masami Onsen, Suehiro-yu, Hinode Ichiba are gone, and my alma mater Takami Elementary School has moved a long time ago. Thinking about going to Amaeido... I hope this old-fashioned takoyaki shop in the downtown area will continue to do their best. I will visit again. Stay healthy.

For lunch, I decided to have pizza in Fukushima. Remembering the delicious pizza I had in Ikoma, I wanted to try a different pizza place this time. I arrived at a popular pizza restaurant in the afternoon and luckily didn't have to wait in line. After finishing my meal and leaving the restaurant, I felt like I still wanted to eat something. I remembered a place that I had wanted to visit during a previous bike trip but had forgotten. I searched for it in a residential area near a large housing complex. After some wandering, I finally found the small prefab-like shop where an elderly couple was cooking inside. I was surprised to see that they were selling 15 takoyaki for only 100 yen. I decided to eat inside the shop rather than take it to go. The lady gave me a glass of water and soon served me a plate of takoyaki. The takoyaki had a slightly spicy sauce and was crispy on the outside with a hint of thickness inside. It was a good deal for 100 yen, especially for kids. I felt like having more, but my stomach was already satisfied. It was a lovely little shop that both kids and adults would appreciate having in the neighborhood.

Wife and I went on a casual lunch trip! Feeling a bit hungry, we tried the local takoyaki in my wife's hometown! It's located in a somewhat obscure area in Konohana Ward, Osaka City. We ordered 15 pieces of takoyaki for 100 yen (tax included)… I gave it a score of 3.8 for value for money and the overall feeling. Just so you know, for 50 yen you get 7 pieces. This is a small shop tucked behind Takami Elementary School. The takoyaki comes with the usual lineup of ingredients like cabbage, tenkasu, pickled ginger, and octopus. You can taste the dashi in the batter, showing attention to detail. Each piece is small, including the octopus. However, some takoyaki have a stronger flour taste, which adds to the experience. It's nice to see that the shop still mainly caters to elementary school students. The sauce has a unique blend of sweet vegetable flavors and a spicy kick. Overall, it's not the most gourmet takoyaki, but at 8 pieces for 300 yen, it's a great deal in today's economy. Eating this food makes you feel warm and kind-hearted.

For the first time in my life, I bought 15 pieces of takoyaki for 100 yen each. When I was a child (about 35 years ago), I remember 10 pieces for 100 yen, but not 15 pieces. The takoyaki was a bit crumbly, but it was just the way I like it and I was very satisfied. The sauce also had a nostalgic taste to it. The octopus was small but plentiful, and there were finely chopped cabbage inside as well. This is probably the cheapest takoyaki in Japan without a doubt.

This is a long-established takoyaki restaurant that has been around for over 50 years. They offer 7 takoyaki for 50 yen, and 15 for 100 yen. Despite the increase in consumption tax, they have kept their prices the same, which is amazing. This is a true example of effort and dedication. When I was young (about 40 years ago), this pricing was not uncommon, but nowadays, it is almost unheard of for a restaurant to operate at these prices. The small takoyaki balls are filled with a small amount of octopus, green onions, cabbage, and pickled ginger, with a sweet sauce and fluffy wheat dough. The simple and nostalgic taste is irresistible to me. It reminds me of the takoyaki made by a local lady on my way home from school. I will definitely be going back to buy more regularly.

I visited "Kaneido" in Konohana-ku, Osaka City as a snack option. It is rumored to be the cheapest takoyaki shop in Japan. I stopped by on my way home, taking a slight detour. The shop is located about a 6-minute walk from Denpo Station on the Hankai Namba Line. I arrived at around 4 pm on a Saturday evening. I was asked if I wanted to take out or eat in, and since I was alone, I decided to eat in. There are two menu options: 15 pieces for 100 yen or 7 pieces for 50 yen. The takoyaki was served quickly by the couple working there. The size was a bit small, and the octopus inside was also quite small. The taste was nostalgic, with a sauce coating the outside. It may not be a shop worth going out of your way for, but for someone like me, a middle-aged person born and raised in Osaka, it definitely brings back nostalgic memories.

I visited Gan'eido. This place is known as a cheap takoyaki shop and has been featured on TV. The prices are 15 pieces for 100 yen, and 7 pieces for 50 yen. You can add mayonnaise for an additional 10 yen. They also have seating available. The takoyaki, although small and lightly seasoned, is rated highly on food review sites considering the cost performance. I visited on a Sunday evening and there was a line of about 5 people at the shop. The shop is run by a friendly couple who chat while they continue to cook together. It's a great place, so if you're nearby, be sure to stop by. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I had to work at a leisure facility in Konohana Ward. After finishing one task, I drove to my next appointment. Around 1:30 PM, the client called to say they would be 30 minutes late. Since I had some time to spare, I decided to try a place I had been curious about - Amaneidou for takoyaki. I arrived at the shop around 2 PM. The prices were surprisingly cheap - 7 takoyaki for 50 yen or 15 for 100 yen. I ordered 15 takoyaki and a long can of Cherry Lifeguard juice. The friendly owner served me the takoyaki on a plate. The taste was simple but satisfying. It felt like the owner was more focused on bringing joy to customers rather than making a profit. The nostalgic taste of the fizzy soda and the comforting atmosphere made me feel warm inside. After enjoying my meal, I felt ready to get back to work. Thank you for the meal!

I decided to visit the cheap takoyaki shop "Kaneido" that was recently featured on Youtube. The shop opens at 10:00, so I arrived 10 minutes early and waited for it to open. The takoyaki is priced at 100 yen for 15 pieces or 50 yen for 7 pieces. The drinks are also very affordable, with bottled drinks at 100 yen and canned drinks at 70 yen. I ordered one serving of takoyaki and decided to do a taste test. The takoyaki was cooked with diced octopus, cabbage, red pickled ginger, and tempura scraps mixed into the batter. It was topped with sauce, bonito flakes, and seaweed. The takoyaki was small but had a soft texture and a slight octopus flavor. It was tasty, although I wished the batter had more flavor. Overall, it was a good meal.

A short walk from Chidori Bridge leads to an area with many traditional row houses. In this area, far from the station, there is a takoyaki shop that is loved by the local community. The takoyaki here is priced at 15 pieces for 100 yen, similar to the now-closed takoyaki shop in Sekime. The takoyaki here is a bit smaller, reminiscent of the snacks I used to enjoy as a child. I ordered 30 pieces for 200 yen and decided to eat in. Mayonnaise costs an additional 10 yen, and I received 40 yen in change, the same size as the takoyaki. The small, lightly flavored takoyaki is a nostalgic treat, with plenty of finely chopped cabbage and small pieces of octopus. As someone from the Showa era, I start to feel hesitant to buy takoyaki when the price goes above 30 yen per piece, so I hope this shop continues to thrive.

Thank you for your hard work, it's HD... Osaka Takoyaki Pilgrimage - Beginner's Edition... Moving on to the second place. On this day, I walked 25,000 steps and my ankles started to hurt. If I were in Gusoma, I wouldn't even walk 1,000 steps in 2-3 days. Taking the train and walking is surprisingly healthy. From Hanshinden Station, it's a 5-6 minute walk, giving off a deep vibe. They have 7 pieces for 50 yen and 15 pieces for 100 yen takoyaki!! It's quite crowded. My goal today is to eat takoyaki from 10 different shops, but my ankles gave out before my stomach. At Magendo, 7 pieces for 50 yen, ordered for 50 yen. They allowed me to film the cooking process and customers dining inside. The shop is always bustling, with 4 takoyaki grills cooking non-stop. The takoyaki is soft and has small pieces of octopus inside, topped generously with sauce and seaweed. The toothpicks were a bit too many, but considering the price, the size is just right. I accidentally stumbled upon a deep takoyaki shop for a beginner, with affordable prices and a great atmosphere. Thank you for the meal. Next up!

In the past, it used to be sold for 100 yen, but due to inflation, it has now increased to 150 yen. Interestingly, while many 100 yen takoyaki shops offer 4 pieces for 100 yen, at Amaendo they used to provide 15 pieces for 100 yen. Currently, you can only get takeout as dining in is not allowed, but they pack the takoyaki in aluminum foil to keep it warm. The takoyaki, though small, has a simple and nostalgic taste reminiscent of the old-fashioned takoyaki sold by candy stores.

About 45 years ago in my elementary school days, there was a corner in the dagashiya where an old lady was baking these 5 for 50 yen treats that had an explosive cost performance! And yet, the taste was perfectly normal. Some people may not understand and say it's bad, but that's not the dimension in which this shop should be judged. It's a shop that has meaning in its existence. I hope it continues to thrive for a long time.

The master was fully focused on making takoyaki - just watching the effort put into making it was impressive. The takoyaki was delicious! It had a nostalgic Showa era taste.