On July 6, 2023, I received a souvenir from my wife's friend, who is also my friend, who had visited Osaka. It was a snack that seemed perfect for drinking, so I decided to have it during my evening drink. It was called "Echizen Seafood Club Osaka Store Osaka Squid Senbei." The package looked unique and when I opened it, the appearance was a bit different from what I expected. When I tried it, it did have a hint of squid flavor, but it wasn't overwhelmingly squid-like. It was tasty as a squid senbei. However, it lacked a strong impact and felt like something you could easily find in a supermarket. I only had one piece today, as there are still plenty left. I'll save them for when I need a snack. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

After having lunch at Kani Doraku, we went shopping at Hankyu and Hanshin. It seems like they wanted to buy something else, but it wasn't available that day, so they bought this for me instead. It was Takosen~ and when I opened it, it was mostly octopus. Just the pressed kind? It wasn't fried in oil, so it was light and the seasoning was not too strong, with a slightly spicy kick. It was delicious. Before I knew it, I had finished it all. Haha.

I visited the "Echizen Seafood Club" in the Hankyu Department Store basement in Umeda. This shop specializes in seafood senbei (rice crackers) that are perfect for gifts. The main store is located in Fukui Prefecture, and they only offer their products by weight in Kansai. The previous generations were fishermen at the Mikuni fishing port in Echizen. Their signature dish is the grilled sweet shrimp, which looks like a fossil with its clear shrimp shape. It's more like a flat freeze-dried sweet shrimp on a senbei. It's definitely on the pricey side, but it's a must-try item. A more affordable option is the grilled whole shrimp, where the shrimp is grilled as is. The senbei surface clearly shows the tentacles of squid or the suckers of octopus. It costs 1000 yen for 4 pieces (excluding tax), not cheap but once you start eating, you won't be able to stop. Another recommended item is the "Fried Squid with Wasabi Flavor." The crispy and delicious squid is a must-try. The fried senbei is packed on the spot when you buy it by weight. If you're on a budget, the squid or octopus senbei is a good choice. I edited the dishes I tried into a video, so please check it out if you're interested. It starts around 35:50.

This is a review of the Echizen Seafood Club, a shop specializing in seafood senbei located in Hankyu Umeda Department Store and Abeno Harukas. Unlike the typical seafood souvenir shops that offer octopus and squid senbei, this shop offers high-quality senbei made with premium seafood ingredients. The taste and texture really showcase the quality of the ingredients used. The frying oil, temperature, or perhaps the equipment used seems to be different, resulting in a unique and delicious senbei. In addition to octopus and squid, they also offer a famous senbei made with three types of sweet shrimp, which is a popular sushi topping in Fukui. Overall, the variety and quality of seafood senbei available at this shop are exceptional.

I originally liked squid tempura as a snack. I tried it for the first time here and it was seriously delicious. I won't be able to stop drinking beer with this. The crispy texture is perfect, and the squid itself seems to have a rich flavor. By chance, I found this place while walking through the basement of Hankyu Department Store. I bought it right away and will enjoy it with beer when I get home.

I received this squid tempura senbei as a gift, and it was so delicious according to my taste! I couldn't resist and ate it all at once. Luckily, I managed to take a photo of just two pieces haha. I wanted to buy more of these when I returned to Japan this time. Living in America, it's hard to find such snacks, so I miss them. But when I went to Umeda on Sunday, the store was closed. I was so disappointed. Stupid Corona. I definitely want to buy them next time I come back to Japan. If anyone is coming here, I would be happy if you could bring them as a souvenir haha.

Today, I finished work early and came to Hankyu Department Store. I was thinking of getting some sweets for someone who always takes care of me, so I was browsing around when I saw a sign that said "Grilled Sweet Shrimp Senbei". It's a flat senbei made from sweet shrimp, and it costs ¥1080 for 4 pieces! Quite expensive, but I really wanted to try it. Normally, I wouldn't buy it, but today is my payday, so I decided to treat myself. When I opened it, I saw the flattened sweet shrimp inside. When I tasted it, it was crispy and very sweet, just like sweet shrimp. It was delicious, but yes, it's definitely expensive for someone like me. It said it's a limited quantity, and even though I'm weak to that, I'm satisfied because I wanted to try this luxurious senbei at least once. Next time, I'll buy more affordable senbei with octopus or squid. It was a moment of celebrity indulgence. That's the end. Thank you for the meal!

In the spring, I had a delicious snack from "Echizen Seafood Club" called "Fried Squid with Wasabi Flavor" that I couldn't stop eating. The wasabi flavor was only available at Haneda Airport, and I couldn't find it when I visited Hankyu Department Store last time. However, the other flavors were also delicious, so I decided to buy them as souvenirs for my friends and as a snack for a crab-eating tour. I got lost in the department store trying to find the store, so I asked a helpful lady at the Information desk for directions. She quickly figured out that I was looking for "Echizen Seafood Club" and pointed me in the right direction. I was thrilled to find the wasabi flavor that I had been craving. The next day, after eating crab, I enjoyed the wasabi-flavored snack with my boyfriend while drinking sake. It was crispy and delicious, perfect for sake. My boyfriend ended up getting drunk and falling asleep, reminding me of the song "Tabi no Yado" by Takuro Yoshida. Overall, it was a fun and memorable experience finding and enjoying the special snack from "Echizen Seafood Club."

I saw a review of some delicious senbei and I really like snacks like okaki, tako senbei, and ebi senbei. I found out they are sold at the underground floor of Hankyu Department Store in Umeda, which is convenient for me to visit! The store is called Echizen Seafood Club, with its main store located in Fukui Prefecture, and the only place in Kansai where you can buy their seafood senbei by weight. They have a variety of flavors, such as whole squid, octopus, and seaweed, all made with high-quality seafood ingredients. I couldn't decide which one to buy, but the staff generously offered me samples to try. I ended up purchasing a bag containing three types of senbei for 1,000 yen. The squid senbei, octopus senbei, and seaweed senbei were all delicious, but my favorite was the seaweed senbei. It had a great aroma and flavor, and I couldn't stop eating it once I started. Although these types of senbei tend to be a bit pricey, they are definitely worth it. My only suggestion would be to have resealable bags for better storage. Senbei snacks are so tasty!

There seem to be several stores in Tokyo, but I first learned about this shop at the Hankyu Department Store in Osaka. By chance, I found out that they were doing a short-term pop-up at Ginza Mitsukoshi, so I went to the sweets section on the basement floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi. The lady offering samples had a nostalgic Osaka dialect. I couldn't help but ask in Osaka dialect if they were still at Hankyu Department Store (lol). It seems they come to Ginza Mitsukoshi once a year. Maybe because it was a temporary pop-up, they only had two types of snacks, "octopus tempura rice crackers" and "squid tempura rice crackers," so I bought a small pack of each. It's not exactly cheap at around 600 yen for 50g. I imagine the large size would be over 1,200 yen. As for the rice crackers themselves, they are slightly sweet with bits of octopus and squid. I would buy them again if they were a bit cheaper, but...

Frequently received as a souvenir, "Echizen Seafood Kurabu" main store in Fukui Prefecture has branches in Osaka at Hankyu Department Store Umeda B1F, and in Tokyo at Shinjuku Station and Ikebukuro Station. They also sell their products online, including discounted items. One of their popular items is the whole seafood senbei, where you can see the whole squid or octopus baked into the senbei. Other options include "Whole Sweet Shrimp Senbei" and "Fried Chicken Senbei." The simple seafood senbei is also recommended, with various seafood pressed into it like clams, squid, sweet shrimp, and sea bream. The seafood senbei has a shelf life of 3-4 months, making it a perfect gift. Don't forget to try the "Fried Chicken Senbei," which goes well with beer.

For Valentine's Day, my brother always gives me three times more sweets as a return gift. This year, he surprised me by sending traditional Japanese rice crackers with a message attached. Our relationship used to be strained due to sibling fights, but it has slowly improved over the years. My brother has grown into a responsible adult, taking on the family business. The rice crackers were delicious, with distinct shapes of squid, octopus, and shrimp. I ended up eating too much and enjoying them with beer. My son, who was also enjoying the snacks, seems destined to be a drinker in the future. It makes me wonder if he will grow up to be reliable like his uncle.

I love rice crackers and rice crackers. When I go to Osaka, I usually buy them as souvenirs and bring them back. My family also loves them. However, they are a bit expensive, so I usually buy the assorted value pack. I don't like oily or strong flavors, but I love these rice crackers. Sometimes I just crave this salty taste. My favorite is the round rice crackers with shrimp and seaweed. If I didn't have to worry about calories, I could eat 2 or 3 bags. I used to think that the squid and octopus rice crackers were delicious, but lately it seems like the taste has changed. It feels like something is missing in the taste. Maybe it's just me... If there was a store in Kyoto, I think I would buy them frequently, so maybe it's good that the store is in Osaka. But I still wish there was one in Kyoto... When it comes to souvenirs, people often choose sweet things, but I think non-sweet treats are also appreciated once in a while. I recommend it!

I don't usually eat rice crackers much, but I decided to buy some as a snack for my trip. They seem like they would go well with alcohol. They sell them by weight and pack them on the spot (fried squid and octopus rice crackers). This selling method looks fresh and delicious, so I couldn't resist. Since it was my first time, I got a sampler pack (fried squid, fried octopus, and crab rice crackers). The fried squid has a light and enjoyable texture, but the fried octopus is so tough that it feels like it might break when you bite into it, and the bitterness is overpowering. I was expecting a stronger unique flavor. The saltiness makes my mouth tingle, and the natural flavors of the ingredients don't really shine through when eaten normally. The crab rice crackers are the usual round, light rice crackers with a mild saltiness and a pleasant texture, just as I imagined. They were my favorite. For the squid and octopus, they also had whole pieces of each used in the crackers, and although I hesitated, I think I would have preferred the ones that sealed in the flavors of the ingredients.

I received this as a souvenir. I often see seafood senbei, but this one had many different varieties. I thought they would all taste similar, but each one had a different flavor. The clam had a ginger flavor which was unique and different from the others. It was really good.

This was a gift ^ ^ The moment I opened it, I knew. This is definitely something I like... Like, it's something I like as a snack... When I actually saw the contents, I was sure. Because the seafood is compressed for real, and it feels like it has become a senbei. You can see the actual state. So, it has the umami of the ingredients. And because it's a senbei, it has a crispy texture and a fragrant taste that is irresistibly delicious. I also ate it with friends during a home drinking session, and they also praised its deliciousness. "You know my taste!" That's exactly how it felt. If it were nearby, I might go buy it frequently... It's a shame it's not available! (＞＜) It was a satisfying deliciousness. Thank you for the meal! ✨