The takoyaki with a creamy center that melts in your mouth was delicious! I ate two boxes but still wanted more! The size of the octopus pieces was big and the boxes with octopus illustrations made eating them even more enjoyable. I definitely want to go back to eat more and recommend it to my friends!

There were many takoyaki shops, but I ordered the 4-piece mix at Kukuru's. The outside was crispy and the inside was soft and delicious. The shop in Dotonbori was very crowded, but this place is a hidden gem! I want to come back again! I recommend the sauce flavor.

The highlight of my trip to Kansai this time was to increase my limited experience with takoyaki, which I have never really thought was delicious. For me, takoyaki is just a type of snack that is easy to eat but nothing more. I never thought about going to a specific shop to seek out delicious takoyaki. However, after doing some research, I found out that there is a "Osaka Umeda Takoyaki Market" with 5 shops on the 1st floor of HEP and NAVIO in Umeda, as well as "TAKOPA" with 6 famous shops gathered at Universal City Walk near Universal City Station. I decided to give it a try. First, I went to Umeda and bought takoyaki there. This time, I bought the smallest quantity and tried the standard sauce + mayo flavor from all the shops. The takoyaki here boasts about their octopus, which was large and tender. The sauce was slightly spicy, and the batter had a moderate amount of dashi flavor. The outside was not too crispy, but the inside was soft and enjoyable to eat. It was a standard takoyaki. If I can eat this kind of flavor in Umeda, I would like to stop by next time I visit.

When you think of Osaka, you think of takoyaki!! So I decided to enter the shop. It was a weekday, so there was no line and I could enter right away. There was seating available, so I could eat in a relaxed manner. There were several types of takoyaki available, including a 5-piece set and smaller portions for those who like to eat while walking. The taste was delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a great experience. Thank you for the meal!

When I went to Umeda after a long time, I found that the shops had changed completely, like a takoyaki museum. I decided to buy takoyaki from two different shops. There were places to eat outside and inside the shops, so I could enjoy my takoyaki while cooling off. Takoyaki is really delicious, just as I expected.

Takoyaki Bar Dotombori Kukuru HEPFIVE Store in Osaka Umeda has a variety of takoyaki available at their takoyaki tree & garden on the first floor of HEP. You can enjoy different types of takoyaki from various shops, either for dining in or takeout. This time, I decided to try their original takoyaki, the "Nobiru Mozzarella Cheese" for 940 yen. It took about 15 minutes to prepare, but I was fine with the wait. When I went to pick it up, the takoyaki was ready. I chose to eat it in the dining area. The hot takoyaki was filled with mozzarella cheese and rice cake, giving it a rich and stretchy texture. It was a new and enjoyable takoyaki experience. Be careful as it's very hot and can cause burns, but it's quite filling even with its size. Overall, there were other tempting takoyaki options available. The prices felt a bit high, probably due to its prime location in Umeda, but the taste was worth it. I look forward to trying something different next time. Despite wanting to eat it right away, I appreciated that they provided a secure container with a paper bag, especially since it was raining.

I was surprised when I saw the prices at the ticket vending machine, but I was satisfied because I could enjoy 4 different flavors. The tomato basil takoyaki was a first-time try for me, and it was surprisingly delicious and went well with takoyaki.

[Kukuru HEP FIVE Store] Pushing your favorite idol with takoyaki?! Colorful sodas are popular, especially before and after concerts, making this shop lively. Kukuru is a familiar name for people in Kansai. It's great that there's an eat-in space and you can even enjoy alcohol here. Most importantly, you can do "pushing activities" with the colorful sodas! The sodas even come with jelly for an enjoyable texture. It reminds me of the days when I was a fan of a certain idol group, always coordinating everything around their colors! 😊

I visited Kukuru, one of the five famous restaurants at Umeda HEP! It took about 15 minutes from ordering to getting the takoyaki cooked. I ordered the Quattro Cheese Set and all of them were delicious with cheese. My favorite was the classic sauce and mentaiko flavors. It's recommended because you can enjoy various flavors. My friend ordered the Surprised Takoyaki and the Popular Four Flavors Set. The Surprised Takoyaki comes out on a hot plate, so you can enjoy the fresh taste! The octopus was really big and surprising!! The Popular Four Flavors Set allows you to enjoy popular flavors, so I want to try it next time. The staff was also kind and made me feel warm and fuzzy.

I walked above ground in Umeda for the first time in a while and discovered a new shop at HEP! It's called Takoyaki Market, with several famous Osaka shops inside. Oh, there's Kukuru too! Personally, I love Kukuru's takoyaki the most in Osaka. I couldn't just pass by the shop, so I made a detour to satisfy my hunger. Kukuru's takoyaki batter includes dashi and white wine, making it refreshing. The texture is fluffy and creamy, so you have to eat it hot. I ordered the smallest batch of 5 since I had plans afterward. It's always delicious, no matter who's cooking or where I eat it. It's a great location, so it's becoming a new landmark. It's nice to walk above ground sometimes and make new discoveries. Thank you for the meal!

■At HEP FIVE in Osaka, a food court where you can compare and enjoy Osaka's representative soul food, takoyaki. We tried the takoyaki with octopus legs sticking out, which you can only eat here!■Order (including tax)✔Sticking Out Takoyaki - 1,200 yenThe impressive appearance of octopus legs protruding from the dough! The dough soaked in broth was soft and warm. The large octopus was firm and chewy, providing a satisfying texture.■Store Information・Access: About 2 minutes on foot from Hankyu lines Osaka Umeda Station, about 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station, about 6 minutes on foot from JR lines Umeda Station・Business Hours: 11:00-22:00・Parking: Equivalent to the facility・Seating: Counter seats, table seats (about 25 seats)・Parking: None (coin parking available nearby)・Wi-Fi: Not available・Power Outlets: Not available

Retty's First Review ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／I rushed to Kukuru-san in Umeda Rakutenchi Building, across from Navio, where Takobaru Dotonbori Kukuru-san and Takoyaki Yamachan are open. Inside the restaurant, there are menus from these two shops, allowing customers to compare and try different dishes. I discovered a nice visual - the octopus is popping out of the takoyaki! I was captivated by this heartwarming detail and decided to order from Kukuru-san this time. It reminded me of when I first saw the famous Torotekka from Nakamise in Higashi Umeda. I ordered the "Overflowing Takoyaki (tax included 1,200 yen) + Drink Set (Cola + tax included 150 yen)" and waited for it to be cooked. First, I enjoyed my cola while elegantly waiting, and after about 10 minutes, it appeared on the hot plate! The fantastic visual raised my excitement. The fluffy soft dough, and the impressive chewy octopus provided an excellent eating experience (● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾ The impact of the "Gorikori" texture was so powerful, perhaps due to the immense volume? No, I believe it's the freshness, but either way, it's satisfying ♡ It has been a while since I smiled so much while eating takoyaki. It's on the pricier side, but worth it! I'm captivated by the contrast between the dough and octopus, and as a takoyaki lover, I'm likely to become a regular here... This place is a definite repeat for me! Exciting news about the beautiful staff - they are planning to open three more stores by autumn, turning it into a takoyaki market?! I can't wait for what's to come(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))♡ #Could this be the next big thing? #Not just about the visuals #High-end but delicious

HEP FIVE 1F in Umeda, "Takobar Dotonbori Kukuru". It's a new shop located across from NaviO. The interior looks like a bar, but they serve takoyaki at the entrance. You order at the central counter. The back area is surprisingly spacious with 6 counter seats and multiple tables. It's cool inside with the air conditioning. - Half & Half: 850 yen including tax - Cola: 200 yen (set discount 50 yen) Total: 1000 yen I chose Herb Salt and Sauce Mayo. Paid at the counter and waited at my seat. It arrived in about 5 minutes. The Sauce Mayo is the classic delicious flavor, be careful as it's hot. The takoyaki is firm and the Herb Salt has a herbal fragrance. Toppings are on the outside, inside is a fluffy texture. I think I prefer just the salt. They give you sweet potato chips when you order a drink. They are tasty with a savory taste and a mayo dip. These chips are also available for purchase. They accept PayPay, S points, and other payment methods.

When you think of Osaka, you think of flour-based dishes, right? I tried the classic takoyaki with big chunks of octopus... 6 for 600 yen. The staff suggested adding a drink because they are hot, so I went with cola. They also have tapas and other dishes like herb takoyaki and raclette, all of which seem to go well with wine. "Purpo" means octopus in Spanish, so it's like an octopus bar. It's a trendy culture to have some drinks with takoyaki, and it seems to have become more sophisticated recently. Wine is recommended here. The smell of the sauce is irresistible... takoyaki. It's really hot as warned, but it's delicious. It's fluffy, not crispy, and melts in your mouth. The unexpected encounter with the octopus is delightful. The combination of the soft dough and octopus, mixed with the sauce, is exquisite. Takobar Kukuru in Dotonbori HEPFIVE store.

I thought it was strange that they didn't serve cold water in Osaka.

I went to the OSAKA Takoyaki Market at HEP in Umeda and tried some takoyaki from a few different shops. One of them was the "kukuru" takoyaki, which had octopus sticking out of it - it was a surprising and visually appealing dish. The presentation alone was enough to get me excited, and it was delicious too.

Creamy texture. The size was good. The mochi cheese was delicious. Of course it's tasty!