My partner really wanted to go to Takoyaki Juuhachiban! We waited in line for a long time, sweating, but it was worth it. We ordered the classic sauce flavor. The cooks were working hard in the heat, spinning the takoyaki quickly. The takoyaki was light and flavorful with a tasty sauce. The texture was fluffy and melted in your mouth. I can't replicate this Osaka-style takoyaki at home!

Plenty of tenkasu for crispy and crunchy takoyaki♪ I usually share gourmet information from Hokkaido, but this time I went on a trip to Osaka and compared popular takoyaki shops in the area. Following my previous visit to "Wanaka," the second shop I visited was "Takoyaki Juuhachiban," known for their takoyaki with lots of tenkasu. While exploring Dotonbori, I headed to the takoyaki shop, and the second stop was "Takoyaki Juuhachiban SONS-DOHTONBORI store." The shop is located across from Wanaka in the Dotonbori shopping street. The bright red sign and the giant takoyaki object make it stand out in the bustling area of Dotonbori. The shop name is a bit difficult to read at first glance. "Daimugi"? No, it's "Juuhachiban." The line here seems to be longer than at Wanaka. I lined up here next. Takoyaki Juuhachiban was established in 1990 by the female president, Ms. Ishii, who wanted to create a takoyaki shop where girls could easily drop by. They use a batter made from blended flour, dashi, and milk, and top it generously with tenkasu before baking. The menu consists of four basic options: 1) Sauce and mayonnaise, 2) Sauce, 3) Salt (deep sea salt), and 4) Extra green onions (sauce mayo/salt sauce). They also offer half and half and a three-flavor mix. This time, I ordered the basic item "Sauce and mayonnaise (8 pieces)" for 770 yen. After a short wait, it was ready. I brought it back to my hotel room to enjoy it slowly. I compared the takoyaki from Wanaka and Juuhachiban. The crispy tenkasu on the surface adds a nice texture to the mild-flavored batter. The combination of octopus, small shrimp, and pickled ginger is exquisite. It has a fragrant taste. The tenkasu is delicious, the tenkasu is the key. I quickly finished it all. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. (Visited on June 16, 2023) * Takoyaki comparison in Osaka (1) is "Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Dotonbori store." (Posted on July 30, 2023)

I recommend the salted takoyaki! Lately, it's been taken over by foreigners, so it's not recommended. I can't eat regular takoyaki anywhere else now! In Kanto, there's Gindako. In Kansai, there's Takoyaki Juuhachiban. This is the only choice! For life. Recommended.

After passing Shinsaibashi and reaching the T-junction, there is a shop that emits a pleasant smell. I tried the half-and-half sauce with salt. The fried egg topping was packed tightly around the edges, giving it a unique crunchy texture. The inside was creamy and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Osaka Dotonbori Takoyaki Comparison 4th Shop: Takoyaki Juuhachiban. The menu is simple, with options like 1) sauce, 2) sauce and mayonnaise, 3) salt, 4) ponzu. I ordered a half and half of sauce and salt for 800 yen, 10 pieces. There was a long line, but all the takoyaki were freshly made, so it took some time. Takoyaki Juuhachiban is known for its crispy texture that you can feel with just one bite. The dough, which is quickly finished with plenty of tempura scraps, has a unique texture achieved through high-level technique. The dough also contains a special broth and milk, giving it a creamy and deep flavor after the initial crispiness. The takoyaki has a refreshing salt flavor. The simplicity of the dish allows you to fully appreciate the originality and charm of Takoyaki Juuhachiban, with its creamy dough, rich broth flavor, and crispy texture. The octopus size is average. In my opinion, it ranks 3rd in Dotonbori.

Eighteenth visited a favorite "takoyaki" shop as the finale of the solo trip in Osaka♪♪ Although it was my first time at SONS-DOHTONBORI store, it did not disappoint!! Even on a weekday, there were many customers, including many foreigners♪♪ The staff were lively and the atmosphere was great, so I decided to eat on the second floor eat-in area♪♪ Despite many people buying, there were plenty of empty seats, which was a bit surprising. It was raining outside, so I wondered where everyone was eating (laughs). [Takoyaki (6 pieces) with sauce and mayonnaise ￥500 ★★★☆☆] Watching them cook while waiting, the sight of the large amount of tempura scraps being added made it look delicious, so I looked forward to trying it... Huh? Was it this flavor? The crispy texture from the tempura scraps was still good, but the batter was a bit... I felt like the batter could have had more dashi flavor, but the tempura flavor was overpowering and honestly a bit disappointing... The octopus, although small, had a nice texture♪♪ Of course, overall it was delicious!! The size was small, but 6 pieces for ￥500 (laughs). Perhaps they intentionally change the flavor depending on the store?? I felt that the taste was clearly different from what I had at other stores... I want to try it at another store to confirm (laughs). Thank you for the meal m(__)m

I visited around 7 pm. There was a line when I took a photo of the exterior, but by the time I finished, there was only one group left so I quickly got in line. This time, I bought "6 pieces of takoyaki with sauce and mayonnaise, and oolong tea." I ate inside the shop. The takoyaki was crispy and delicious, but it didn't particularly impress me. There are many takoyaki shops in Dotonbori, so it might be fun to try different ones and compare.

Despite most shops being closed due to the typhoon, I really wanted to eat takoyaki so I came here. I was able to enjoy freshly made takoyaki with various flavors and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The tempura was delicious and there was plenty of it.

They are trying to mask the texture with tempura flakes.