The takoyaki at this place has received high praise and I finally got to try it! A set of 12 takoyaki costs 700 yen. The outside is crispy and the inside is soft with a generous amount of octopus inside. The bonito flakes on top add a nice touch. I tried the regular sauce this time, but they have different versions so I'll definitely try them next time.

I wanted to eat takoyaki, so I ordered the ooi-iri with four flavors - sauce, soy sauce, salt, and mapo. It was delicious with a creamy center. I especially liked the sauce and soy sauce flavors. It was nice to be able to enjoy different tastes. Next time, I think I'll try the classic sauce flavor.

◆Takoyaki Douraku Wanaka Kuromon Ichiba Store◆ While strolling through Kuromon Ichiba Market, I stopped by Takoyaki Douraku Wanaka. They had a set of 8 takoyaki for ¥500, but I decided to try their "takosen" for ¥200 instead. The takosen was too hard and difficult to eat. I have tried takosen at many places before, but this one was the hardest to eat. It was not the type that becomes soft when you bite into it. I ended up burning my mouth because the takoyaki was too hot. Even though there were only 3 pieces in the set, I ended up feeling frustrated and left some uneaten. If you decide to try this, make sure to eat the takoyaki as takoyaki and the takosen as takosen separately. It's important to eat them in the right way.

When it comes to Osaka, you have to try takoyaki. This famous shop has multiple locations in the city, including Kuromon One Coin, which offers a great deal - takoyaki (8 pieces) with a drink for just one coin (500 yen). The drink options range from tea to beer. Takoyaki is my favorite, with its fluffy and hot texture. I couldn't resist pairing it with a beer and enjoyed it very much.

I never thought I would find a takoyaki shop next to the takoyaki tamago shop. I was also intrigued by the "Ooiri" where you can enjoy four different types, but I went for the popular No. 1 option. They also have menu options for tourists. The takoyaki was delicious and piping hot.

I wanted to erase the memory of my first failed attempt at takoyaki, so I headed to Wanaka in Kuromon Market for a takoyaki revenge. It was just before evening, so the market was starting to close and not too crowded, which was lucky. Wanaka is located right in the middle of Kuromon Market, where there are always crowds of foreign tourists. I ordered the ponzu takoyaki (550 yen) with an additional topping of green onions (50 yen), and since highball was sold out, I switched to lemon sour (400 yen) for my drink. After paying, I was led to a counter seat in the back. The lady in the kitchen brought me the lemon sour, where you can squeeze fresh lemon yourself. It was slightly sweet. When I received the takoyaki at the entrance, they gave me ponzu sauce and two bamboo skewers, but the lady quickly brought me chopsticks, saying it's easier to eat the green onions with them. Water and shichimi are available in the self-serve corner. The green onions on the takoyaki were a bit dry, probably because it was close to closing time. The octopus was small and about 2cm in size, similar to squid tentacles. All the other customers were foreigners, but I didn't mind. The lady managed all the tables by herself, showing true Osaka quality. It was nice to be able to sit and enjoy takoyaki in a less crowded atmosphere compared to Amerikamura or Sennichimae. Thank you for the meal.

Takoyaki Douraku Wanaka-san Kuromon Ichiba-ten This was my first visit to Takoyaki Douraku Wanaka-san at Kuromon Market. I wanted to save my appetite for takoyaki later in Dotonbori, so I indulged in my favorite scallop buttery-yaki instead. It was delicious, maybe because it was cooked with far infrared rays. I quickly finished one piece. It was so tasty!

Today, I went to Kuromon Market in Osaka! It's nice to take a leisurely stroll sometimes. I found a new takoyaki shop and decided to try it. It was a weekday, but there were still quite a few people there. I had takoyaki at Wanaka-san for the first time. The shop had a spacious seating area and they also grilled shellfish in front of the store, which seemed popular. The atmosphere was lively and the takoyaki was delicious! It was freshly made, so it tasted great. Thank you for the meal!

This time, I went to Wanaka at Kuromon Market. Kuromon Market is very lively with stalls selling meat and fish. As I walked around, I saw someone sitting on a makeshift chair in front of a shop, eating sea urchin with the shell on (priced at around 2000 to 8000 yen per piece, lol) and skewers of super marbled wagyu beef for 3000 yen. It was beyond just food tasting, right? I was a bit taken aback as I walked. Then, I spotted a long line of people waiting for scallops to be grilled... and next to it was Wanaka! I thought about trying their takoyaki, so I ordered a beer, takoyaki, and takosen. Inside the shop, there were more people eating scallops than takoyaki. I wonder if Wanaka runs the scallop shop? I wanted to try it too, but the line quickly doubled in size, so I gave up. The scallops were around 600 yen, I think. I couldn't fully enjoy the takoyaki as my mind was distracted, but it was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, very delicious.

I stopped by for some takoyaki while walking around in Osaka. The place is located in Kuromon Market in Namba. This shop is famous in Namba, and although I have been to their main store before, this was my first time visiting their shop in Kuromon Market. I ordered takoyaki with salt flavor. The takoyaki here is very soft and the broth is rich in flavor, making it incredibly delicious. While they also offer sauce and soy sauce, I highly recommend trying the salt flavor here. The takoyaki was so hot that I almost burned my mouth, but I quickly finished it. I recommend this place when you want to eat takoyaki with a rich broth.

I came to Osaka for sightseeing and visited here at Kuromon Market, which is open from 9:00. There are table seats in the back, and the sparrows were a bit overcooked. The surroundings were unusually stiff, but the taste was delicious. I ordered a beer and had a great time with takoyaki.

Hot! Atsu's takoyaki. The classic sauce is the best!

Topping with green onions and having it with draft beer, all for just a thousand yen, can't go wrong, right? On a weekday afternoon, I was the only customer. Thanks to the effects of Corona.

Due to the consecutive holidays, I couldn't move as planned and arrived just before 5 o'clock... It was not crowded, but I decided to stop by for takoyaki since I'm in Osaka. I had the last piece of takoyaki with oysters... It was delicious! (^^)

I ordered negi takoyaki from 10 am in the morning. The amount of green onions was amazing. It came with a thick sauce and mayonnaise on a hot plate, topped with bonito flakes. Unfortunately, the service is a bit tough for foreigners.

A takoyaki shop with fast service. They have seating on the 2nd and 1st floor. I ordered a 6-piece takoyaki with green onions on top. The takoyaki is plain without any strong flavors. The outer layer is slightly firm, and the inside is cooked well.

My first time trying takoyaki! It was difficult to eat but delicious♡