I had my first highball of the day and it tasted too sweet, so I asked, "Did you add syrup?" They said, "We squeeze the lemon very strongly." After that, I asked them to just garnish with lemon, and it was delicious! The highball was a great price too.

It had been a long time since I last visited Gindako. I always thought of it as a pioneer in the field of fried takoyaki. I prefer my takoyaki to be a bit gooey inside, so I had stayed away for a while. But this time, after trying it again after a long time, I thought it was delicious! They put aosa seaweed in the batter, which gives off a great aroma. The crispy outer texture and aroma are also great, and the inside is slightly gooey. The negi takoyaki is eaten dipped in a dipping sauce with grated daikon, and it goes really well with highball. I think it's incredibly delicious. I originally planned to eat four takoyaki and leave, but I ended up ordering six more regular takoyaki to try them out. They're really doing a great job. I can see why they have locations all over the country. By the way, the celery was also seasoned well. It's a great place to go when you want a little more to drink or just want a light drink. Thank you for the meal!

I came to Gindaco again to have some snacks. Today, the takoyaki was a bit disappointing, maybe because there were many customers. The octopus inside was not as tasty as usual. I tried the Smoked Pork Soft Serve for the first time. It had a smoky flavor, but it was a bit heavy because it was fried. I probably won't order it again. The yakisoba at Gindaco had a strong sauce this time. It had a lot of vegetables, which was good. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the first floor of Kokura Station for a pre-dinner drink. I ordered a Suntory Ao Highball and octopus sashimi. The octopus sashimi was drizzled with olive oil, which added to its deliciousness and paired well with the Ao Highball. The Ao Highball had a refreshing taste with no strong flavors. Of course, I also had some takoyaki. The takoyaki had grated ginger on top, which complemented the dry taste of the highball. It was easy to eat and went well with the drink!

Located on the first floor at Kokura Station, this Ginza Octopus Highball Bar is perfect for waiting for the Shinkansen! They have a happy hour deal where you can get a Mega Highball for only 400 yen, which is a great deal! The highballs are delicious and well-made. However, due to the high cost of ingredients, the takoyaki is a bit pricey at 420 yen for 4 pieces, with each piece costing over 100 yen. It's a great spot for a casual drink.

The highball is a good deal on the app. I showed it when paying. I was curious about the cheese monjayaki from last time, so I ordered cheese monjayaki, takoyaki, negi-tako, and hoeru tako. The cheese monjayaki didn't have much octopus in it, which was disappointing. Probably won't come back. My partner was saying how delicious it was while eating. If you take the takoyaki to go, the crispiness completely disappears. Eating at the restaurant is the best. ⭐

It's been a while since I last visited. I ordered 4 takoyaki balls and barking octopus tempura for a hearty meal. They were freshly made and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and delicious. The octopus was tender and tasty. The barking octopus tempura was big and spicy, but delicious with its chewy octopus and spicy kick. It's addictive. Goes well with alcohol. Thank you for the meal.

The purpose of leisurely strolling on holidays is to find a place where you can easily have a drink. I found such a place inside Kokura Station. This place offers a "senbero" set, but upon closer look at the menu, it seems like you can drink even more affordably. A highball, a lemon sour, and 4 pieces of takoyaki cost less than 800 yen. This is too good of a deal! Even if you have one more drink, it won't exceed 1000 yen. With various items on the menu, depending on the combination, you might be able to drink even more affordably.

Near the station, I wanted to eat something light quickly with a friend. The drinks seemed to be from the Suntory group, so I think the cola was probably Pepsi. We ordered the following: - Takoyaki (341 yen): I had a bad experience with takoyaki from a famous shop in Tokyo over ten years ago, so I avoided it since then. However, the takoyaki here was surprisingly good. It wasn't too hard on the outside and was creamy on the inside. Maybe it depends on the skill of the person making it. You can order a small portion, which is convenient. - Takoyaki with green onions, grated daikon, and tempura sauce: This was refreshing and light. Personally, I associate takoyaki with sauce and mayo, so I might not order this again. But the fact that you can order a small portion is a plus. - Takotō from the takoyaki shop (484 yen): This was my favorite. The large octopus pieces made it feel like a real takoyaki shop. Despite the standard soy sauce flavor, the generous portion of octopus made it satisfying. I think I would come here alone and order the takotō as my main dish next time. Overall, the food was better than expected, and it could also be a good option for izakaya-style dining. The menu is limited, so you may need to go to other places for sashimi or raw dishes. But they do have octopus sashimi! (laughs)

There is a food and drink street called "30 Steps from the Station" next to the Shinkansen station in Kokura. I had tried almost all the restaurants there except for one - "Gindako", which is not very popular among people from Kansai. I decided to give it a try one day when they were having a half-price highball sale until 6 pm. I ordered 4 takoyaki balls along with my drink. Unlike a previous experience at a different location where the takoyaki was too hard, this time it was freshly made and enjoyable. However, I found the outer layer to be too crispy and oily for my liking. Also, the sauce was a bit lacking compared to the excessive amount I had encountered before. Nevertheless, I have now completed my tour of the "30 Steps from the Station" food street!

At the 45th anniversary of Gin-Dako, they were selling 8 pieces for 580 yen, but it was temporarily reduced to 420 yen. I was told there was a 15-30 minute wait, so I waited inside while enjoying some dishes and drinks. I had chicken skin, octopus with delicious salt seasoning, and highballs during happy hour. The chicken skin was delicious, but it was heavily seasoned with shichimi spice. The octopus with tasty salt seasoning was really good. Thank you for the meal!

Asano in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City. A bar specializing in highball drinks produced by Tsukiji Gindako, located in the Sanbyaku-cho Yokocho of Amu Plaza Kokura. The shop is located near the ticket gate, making it easy to stop by for a quick drink. They offer takoyaki and negi-dako as snacks, along with beer and highballs. They also have unique takoyaki variations such as black sesame and onion chili oil, pickled ginger tartar, garlic butter mentaiko, and green onion miso ginger. In addition to takoyaki, they have other menu items as well. This time, we ordered the employee's favorite Gindako-style cheese monja (480 yen) and the creamy egg cheese potato salad. We also ordered beer and highballs. The Gindako-style cheese monja is a takoyaki and cheese monja grilled dish topped with sauce and mayonnaise. It has a cheap and delicious taste. The creamy egg cheese potato salad is a traditional potato salad with cheese and egg, but the combination doesn't quite work well together. The takoyaki and beer from Gindako go well together. I made a mistake in choosing the dishes. I should have just ordered the regular takoyaki. Thank you for the meal.

Tonight, my partner and I had a great time at "Gindako Highball Sakaba". It was our debut at this place. We didn't know the menu, but we decided to give it a try. It was quite popular and crowded, but we managed to find a seat. The highball and sours were delicious. We ordered the classic takoyaki, which was crispy and tasty. The chicken skin skewers had a slightly sour and sweet sauce that complemented the chewy texture of the skin. The octopus sashimi was served with olives and crunchy rock salt. The herb-infused fried chicken was flavorful and crispy. My partner also enjoyed the green tea highball. Overall, it was a great experience and we will definitely come back.

I came to Kokura for a company drinking party. I had about 20 minutes to spare before the meeting time, so I came here to kill time. It's amazing! The takoyaki is being grilled and automatically rotating (ﾟдﾟ) I wish I could post a video on Tabelog. This place is a highball bar, but I decided to go with beer and takoyaki before the drinking party so that the toast with beer at the actual party would still taste good. Since it's located in the station, it's a great place to stop by for meeting up with people, killing time, or waiting for the train. It's a bit crowded but nice.

Located in JR Kokura Station on the 1st floor of Amu Plaza at 1-1-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It seems like it might have been forgotten for a while, but I'll review it. I can't remember exactly why I came to Kokura, but it's all good. It's located at the entrance of the Sanbyaku Step Street below Kokura Station, making it easy for solo customers to enter. I chose the casual drinking set for 990 yen, which includes Premium Malt beer, edamame, and 4 pieces of takoyaki. There are various choices available, so please check the menu. I chose takoyaki with mentaiko and cheese, which is not a common combination. Thank you for the meal. It took about 10-15 minutes for the takoyaki to be cooked after ordering. I leisurely tapped on my phone while waiting, and ended up finishing my beer with just the edamame, so I ordered a highball when the takoyaki arrived. The mentaiko and cheese takoyaki was a bit rich, with plenty of mayonnaise, and it paired well with the highball. It seemed like a flavor that could get a bit boring, but having 4 pieces was just the right amount. Although it didn't blow me away, it was quite delicious, and the service was good. I will visit again.

Personally, "Gindaco Highball Izakaya" is well known for its "Happy Hour". The regular size Highball for 380 yen is now 200 yen, and the Mega size for 680 yen is now 400 yen. It's a tough decision between the two, but for now, let's go with the Mega!!! Also, instead of the usual regular takoyaki, let's try the "Negidako" version... And here comes the Highball. It's huge!!! A 700ml jug(ﾟoﾟ;;★☆★☆★ It's not packed with ice, and during Happy Hour, the cost performance is amazing... ●Negidako? It has a fragrant taste (*´∀｀*) It goes perfectly with the Highball, but it feels different from usual. I thought it was just regular takoyaki with green onions, but it's not, there are additional condiments(・・?) Tempura dipping sauce and grated radish... There's no takoyaki sauce on it, haha. I realized it after eating it (T_T)＼(^-^ ) When I checked the menu again, there was a small note saying "with refreshing tempura dipping sauce"... haha Anyway, the crispy takoyaki and tempura dipping sauce go well together ☆★【Today's Order】＊Mega Gindaco Highball 400 yen＊Tsubokyu 290 yen＊Negidako 370 yen《Overall Impression》For the Highball, the Mega size is recommended! As for the takoyaki, the regular one is delicious, but the Negidako has an elegant taste like Akashiyaki☆★ The 60 yen difference is not too noticeable d(^_^o) The service also seems to have improved compared to before~♪ Thank you for the meal m(__)m

I suddenly felt like eating takoyaki and drinking in the afternoon, so I casually entered the store. I ordered the light drinking set for 990 yen. It came with a draft beer, 4 pieces of takoyaki, and tsukune (chicken meatballs). For the takoyaki, you could choose from regular takoyaki, green onion, teritama (sweet and spicy sauce), and cheese mentaiko. I chose the regular takoyaki. Everything was delicious, I even ordered the same set again. They also had a happy hour where highballs were 200 yen and mega highballs were 400 yen. I ended up drinking too much in the afternoon (^O^) It was a delicious meal. Thank you.

I stopped by this shop next to the station on my way back from shopping in Kokura and had some takoyaki while enjoying a drink. I ordered the mochi cheese mentaiko and negi tako. I originally planned to have just one highball, but ended up having another. The mochi cheese mentaiko had a crispy outer layer and a creamy inside, complemented well by the mentaiko sauce. The negi tako, dipped in grated daikon radish sauce, had a refreshing taste that I really enjoyed. I ended up ordering another plate of it. Thank you for the meal.

"Alicia's Food Log: Well, today I'm out for drinks again. I always end up stopping by when I just want a little something at the end of the night. Late-night sauces are dangerous. My girlfriend insisted on getting some vegetables, so we ordered cucumber pickles. When you eat this, you get served piping hot takoyaki. I savored a slightly larger takoyaki and finished it off with a highball, which I don't usually drink. I took the train home again today. The location where you can easily come and go is still the best."

Last time, I tried the leek and octopus dish and it was just okay, so this time I went with the regular sauce flavor. I had octopus jerky, fried sun-dried fish, chicken skin skewers, and a highball. They accidentally fried some extra octopus for me and gave it as a service! I was happy about that. The octopus tempura was served in a small dish this time, and it was thick and delicious compared to last time when it was flat on a plate. The sauce flavor was great, with a crispy outside and fluffy inside. The chicken skin skewers were a bit overcooked. I wish they would sell octopus jerky at convenience stores, it goes really well with highballs. The highball was light, so I didn't get too drunk, and the happy hour price of 200 yen was cheap. It's perfect for women trying out standing bar drinking for the first time. Thank you for the meal!