I came to "Kukuru" because I wanted to eat takoyaki. I ordered it with beer. It was delicious! The takoyaki was soft and had a strong dashi flavor. The sauce and mayonnaise blended well with it. The octopus pieces were small, though. As someone who prefers crispy outsides, I found it a bit lacking, but for those who like soft takoyaki, it would be perfect. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered half and half of negi (green onion) and regular Akashiyaki at Kukuru, the eat-in area in the department store basement. The broth was hot, with mitsuba (Japanese parsley) and ginger added as condiments. I enjoyed the fluffy and hot Akashiyaki very much.

Second stop of my takoyaki food tour in Umeda. Visited a takoyaki shop called Kukuru in the Depachika of Daimaru Umeda. The shop has about 6 counter seats. Visited during lunchtime on the weekend and only had to wait about 10 minutes to get in. The takoyaki was fluffy and creamy, with a rich flavor that was delicious.

I wanted to eat takoyaki, so I visited this place. The shop had seating available, but it was located at the end of Daimaru so there were only a few seats and they were all taken even though it was a Monday. I decided to get it to go instead. I also wanted to try other things, so it was good that they had a small portion of 6 pieces available. It cost 604 yen. I waited a bit and then received my order. I ate it on a bench and it was deliciously gooey. It's easy to eat so I would like to buy it again.

Finally, what should I eat in Osaka? Of course, it has to be takoyaki. It's so delicious! The soft and melty texture is something you can't find in Sendai. I've eaten a lot on this trip, but as a takoyaki lover, it has been the best journey. Thank you, Osaka. Thank you, Osaka.

I waited in line for over 30 minutes to buy some takoyaki souvenirs and decided to eat Akashiyaki, which is not commonly found in the Kanto region, before heading home. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the set meals for 5-6 people. I ended up ordering just the Akashiyaki. I had high expectations due to the unforgettable taste of Akashiyaki I had in the underground shopping area in Umeda a long time ago. However, something seemed to be missing... maybe it was the broth or the batter. I regretted not getting takoyaki instead. There are only about 6 seats at the counter in the corner of the department store basement, so be prepared to wait in line. It's better to allow some extra time when lining up.

I used to prefer crispy takoyaki, but I have come to like the thick and gooey takoyaki with plenty of dashi. I wanted to try Negi Akashiyaki and Takoyaki with Manyou Meshi, but they were sold out and took too long this time. The restaurant has only a few counter seats, so be aware of potential crowding.

Kukuru in the basement of Daimaru in Umeda, Osaka. Even though I have been in Kansai for a long time, surprisingly it was my first time here. You order and pay first, then you are guided to your seat. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The only disappointment was that when I tried to order Akashiyaki, they said it would take 10 minutes, so I had to give up due to my schedule. I ordered the main item, a large size takoyaki (10 pieces) with just sauce and bonito flakes. There are 6 seats at the counter. The takoyaki arrived quickly. The small-sized takoyaki had a typical Osaka takoyaki taste. The outside was crispy and the inside was incredibly hot and melty, very delicious. Osaka takoyaki is definitely delicious!

I wanted to eat something quick without much time, so I went to Takoyaki Kukuru located on the B2 floor of Daimaru Umeda store. I was worried about it being crowded, but luckily there was one seat available. Since Akashiyaki seemed to take a bit of time, I opted for takoyaki instead. Takoyaki (6 pieces) was 580 yen including tax and it was reliably delicious. I asked for it without seaweed.

- Store Information & Points - - If you have less than an hour before your train and you're looking for a quick bite to eat, Osaka is the place to enjoy some flour-based snacks to finish off your visit! This place is located on the B2F of Daimaru Umeda Store. - I didn't know that this chain store has over 100 locations nationwide. When I checked their website, I noticed that they are mainly concentrated in Tokyo, Kansai, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. - The store has 5 counter seats, making it very easy to get in, but it's best for solo or pairs. If you have more people, it might be better to get takeout and enjoy it on a bench somewhere in the station. Also, they have a pay-first system, so keep that in mind. - Since this is a nationwide chain store, the maximum overall rating is set at 2.5 stars. - Food & Taste - - The "light drinking set" for 980 yen includes 6 takoyaki balls and a drink. You can choose from draft beer, highball, or lemon sour. I went with the draft beer! - The takoyaki balls were a bit lopsided, but that's probably how they are arranged when you order 6 pieces. Regardless, the taste was not affected. - The takoyaki was soft and melty, with a delicious texture. The octopus inside was also quite large, which was great! The sauce was slightly sweet. It was tasty, but personally, I prefer a bit more spicy. Still, I was very satisfied! - It paired perfectly with the beer! A great combination! Thank you for the meal! With a slight buzz, I boarded the train and bid farewell to Osaka.

I often go to Osaka without eating takoyaki, so I rushed to this place in Daimaru Umeda before boarding the Shinkansen. When I asked my local friends in Osaka, they said this place is a representative takoyaki shop in Osaka. We ordered the classic takoyaki and tried akashiyaki for the first time, sharing them. The akashiyaki had a soft and fluffy texture, soaked in a gentle dashi broth. The melt-in-your-mouth feeling is truly Kansai-style. Then we had the regular takoyaki, with a rich sauce and mayonnaise that gave that authentic takoyaki taste. It also had a soft and fluffy texture. I later found out that they have branches in Tokyo as well, but it was a great food experience. 😊

I have wanted to eat here several times, but it's always crowded and I couldn't get a seat. Today, I was able to sit down without much of a wait. The takoyaki (octopus balls) were 10 for 900 yen, which is a good price. I wanted to get the set with rice, but they didn't have it today, which was disappointing. The takoyaki was hot and gooey.

I love Kukuru. I was looking for a takoyaki place near Umeda, and found search results for a different takoyaki place in the station building or here. When I went to the station building, it was so crowded that I couldn't take off my mask, so I gave up. After finishing work, I came here instead. Kukuru is located in a corner of the floor in the Daimaru department store's basement, where they sell fresh seafood. There were about 6 seats, no one was waiting, and it was quiet around, so I decided to try eating here as it seemed fine to take off my mask. I actually wanted to eat akashiyaki, but my friend insisted on regular takoyaki. Takoyaki for 840 yen and draft beer. It tasted just like the usual Kukuru. However, while the store in Shin-Osaka station served on paper plates, the store in Daimaru used proper plates, which made it much easier to eat. Everyone was eating quietly, and it was a reassuring lunch.

I purchased takoyaki from Kukuru Daimaru Umeda store, located on the 2nd floor of Daimaru Umeda directly connected to JR Osaka Station. The store is located towards the back of a supermarket that sells vegetables. This time, I bought a pack of 8 takoyaki with octopus inside for 690 yen (tax included) for takeout. The takoyaki from Kukuru is fluffy and delicious! I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for the meal.

In Osaka, for breakfast you can enjoy takoyaki at the eat-in corner of Kukuru located in the basement of Daimaru Department Store. They offer both regular takoyaki with double cheese and half order of negi (green onion) akashiyaki. You can add your desired amount of aonori (seaweed flakes), katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), sauce, and mayonnaise. The takoyaki is fluffy and delicious, but at Kukuru, the akashiyaki is even more tasty. I devoured it all and it was a satisfying meal.

I ordered Akashiyaki at Kukuru-san in the department store basement. It was fluffy and the broth was delicious. The octopus was bigger and more chewy than I expected, and it was delicious. The ginger was sweet and vinegary. I love Akashiyaki, but there are few places that serve it, so if I want to eat Akashiyaki again, I will come here.

Both takoyaki and Akashiyaki were delicious and fluffy. Especially, Akashiyaki had a strong egg flavor compared to takoyaki, and it matched perfectly with the broth. The eat-in space was limited to about 7 seats, and the service was slow, but the taste was so delicious that I was satisfied.

Located on the B2 floor of Daimaru Umeda store, I decided to have a late breakfast here today. The dining area only has counter seats available. I ordered the Takoyaki Set for 6. It includes 6 pieces of takoyaki, takomeshi (octopus rice), sweet vinegar ginger, and miso soup. Let's dig in! First, the takoyaki was piping hot with a crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior. Personally, I prefer a crispier outside, but this was still delicious. The takomeshi was basically octopus rice, which felt a bit pricey at 420 yen as a standalone dish. The ginger and miso soup were just extras. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, but at 920 yen, the cost performance was not the best.

I went to eat takoyaki at the underground of Daimaru Umeda. It's a counter seat-only shop. I had the Takoyaki 6 set (920 yen) which came with 6 pieces of takoyaki, pickled ginger, and miso soup. The takoyaki was fluffy on the outside and creamy on the inside. There were sauces and mayonnaise available for you to add as you like. The takoyaki had big chunks of octopus inside and tasted delicious. It's a casual place to visit.

For breakfast on the second day of my Osaka trip, I had a hearty buffet at the Hilton and then headed to the Yoshimoto Nishiumeda Theater for a 2 pm show. Before that, I wanted to have a light meal, so I searched on Tabelog and found a place called "Kukuru" in the basement of Daimaru Umeda. It's a small counter-only restaurant, and it was full of customers dining alone like me. I waited in line and had some takoyaki and akashiyaki. We shared 8 pieces of each, which cost 680 yen each. The takoyaki was delicious, but after seeing everyone enjoying the akashiyaki, I understood why. The akashiyaki had a nice broth and a good balance of egg and texture, making it very tasty. After a good laugh at Yoshimoto, I returned home, fully enjoying my Osaka trip. Thank you for the delicious meal!