Located north of Abeno's Prince Shopping Street, this shop is a rare find these days. They offer a variety of rice crackers, mostly traditional ones. Unfortunately, they don't have my favorite seaweed-wrapped or sticky rice crackers. The rice crackers here are delicious, with a clean taste that makes you want to keep eating. The popular choice seems to be the sweet crunchy ones, as some customers were buying them in batches of 10. I highly recommend it!

I discovered a small rice cracker shop on a quiet street in the back alley. It had an old-fashioned feel to it and seemed to specialize in rice crackers. The shop was filled with various types of rice crackers, each priced at 320 yen. The rice crackers were not made on-site but elsewhere, with the brand name "Yamada Okaki Shop" written on the bags. I bought two types of rice crackers, one with persimmon seeds and another with white shrimp. The persimmon seed one was not as spicy as I expected, and I wished it had more of a punch like traditional persimmon seed snacks. The white shrimp senbei, on the other hand, was delicious and a classic choice. I decided to share these snacks with others rather than eating them alone. It was a fortunate find, and I enjoyed the experience. Thank you for the meal!

I was checking the reviews of this shop. Actually, I often buy abekawa mochi nearby, but I didn't know there was a delicious senbei shop so close. When I was unsure of what to buy, I asked the staff for the hardest and most satisfying senbei. They recommended a high-end senbei called "Ooiwa," which costs 630 yen for 8 pieces. It is 4cm in diameter and 2cm thick. It looked very hard, but when I tried it, it was not as hard as I expected. One piece was enough to satisfy me. I couldn't eat anything harder than this (haha). I also bought some kakinotane for my child this time. I wanted to buy more, but I decided to save them for next time. The kakinotane was quite ordinary, so I probably won't buy it again. However, a group that came in later heard that the shrimp senbei was delicious and was looking for it. I also want to buy the shrimp senbei and the karinto that another reviewer praised next time, as I forgot to buy them this time and was shocked. I will definitely visit again to buy those two.

<2011.6.18> My dad has always loved rice crackers. His go-to snack is rice crackers with cola. I've been influenced by him, so now rice crackers and cola are my go-to snack too. I guess I really am my dad's son. Lately, I've been into rice cracker rice balls with cola, though... For Father's Day, I got my dad a gift from Yamada Rice Cracker Shop, a long-established rice cracker store in Abeno. I remember how my dad used to be like those super hard, difficult-to-approach rice crackers in the past. He would come home and only talk about work, always focused on work. It was suffocating, honestly. But whenever I was struggling, he was always the first to lend a helping hand. Even though he may seem distant, he really does care. Thank you. Thank you. In recent years, my dad has become more gentle and easier to talk to. Just like soy sauce or salad-flavored rice crackers, he's become easier to approach (laughs). He and my mom go golfing together every weekend, it's heartwarming. My dad is about to become a grandpa soon! He tries to act tough, saying "I'm not ready to be a grandpa yet!" but we all know he's just being shy (^○^) I wonder what kind of grandpa that once difficult dad will become. I'm sure he'll be all mushy and sweet (^_^) When the grandchild is born, they'll surely love each other like the popular karintou from Yamada Rice Cracker Shop. Let's have a rice cracker and cola party with three generations when the grandchild grows up☆

I visited this place after paying a visit to Abeno Seimei Shrine where the famous onmyoji Abe no Seimei is enshrined. Although it was closed on Sundays, I was fortunate to meet someone outside who opened the shop for me. Despite the temporary closure, the shop was filled with delicious rice crackers stacked up. I tried various flavors, which ended up being quite expensive. The hand-made rice crackers were all delicious, but I particularly enjoyed the ones with black beans.

This is an old-fashioned shop located a little off the Prince Shopping Street, known for its hand-baked rice crackers. I became a big fan after trying them for the first time a few years ago, and decided to visit again out of sudden free time and a craving for them. Inside the shop, a variety of hand-baked rice crackers are displayed. Among all the options, my favorite is the Karinto for 330 yen each. Each piece is large in size, clearly showing that they are hand-baked. The simple and nostalgic taste is not too sweet, making it irresistible once you try it. The sweetness comes only from sugar and malt syrup, without any unnecessary sweetness. When you take a bite, you can feel the satisfying crunchiness all the way to the top of your head. The addition of peanuts in some parts adds a different texture, making this Karinto exceptionally delicious.

After reading Ichiro16's review, I was eager to visit this shop as a lover of rice crackers. Believing the shop was open on Sundays, I parked at the 100-yen parking on Abeno-suji and walked through the shopping street with my two children for about 5 minutes. The atmosphere felt a bit dark and I had a bad feeling... The shop was closed!! Why?! Out of the three shutters, only one was partially open. It was completely dark inside. Some elderly locals asked me if it was closed. They suggested I knock on the glass door. I tried, but no response. They said it was strange because it's usually open. They advised me to come back later. Disappointed, I walked to the end of the shopping street and then decided to give the shop another try. It was still closed. But I didn't want to leave with regrets. My younger child spotted someone inside and called out. I knocked on the glass door and the old lady inside noticed me. She apologized for being closed but still let me in. I bought three bags of "karintou" that I really wanted, as well as some "oiwa" and other snacks recommended by the lady. The shop was dimly lit, and I ended up buying five bags of various rice crackers without knowing the prices or names. The "karintou" was delicious, with a nice texture and a coating of not-too-sweet caramel and peanut bits. It was labeled as "high-quality rice crackers," which I found fitting. On the way home, my family enjoyed the "karintou" and we all agreed it was delicious.

There are many karinto in the world, but this one with a wavy shape is a first for me. I used to think of karinto as black, round stick-like snacks, but until someone told me, I thought this was honey-covered senbei. The honey is not sticky and doesn't stick to your teeth, and with crushed peanuts sprinkled on top, it has a rich and delicious flavor. Each piece is large, so it's very satisfying to eat! Taking the tram there gives a nostalgic feeling, and the hand-baked karinto is really nice.

Yamada Okaki Store is a place where you can buy hand-baked rice crackers. Although you can't see the process of hand-baking, the store itself looks impressive. At first, you might be surprised by the high prices, but it's worth it for an occasional treat. The recommended item is definitely the classic karinto. It looks different from the karinto sold in supermarkets, so you'll be hooked once you try it. You can't resist buying the large-sized rice crackers when you visit here. Despite the high prices, you'll also find yourself reaching for the nori rolls. While it doesn't seem to be completely free of additives, you can tell that they are made with care. It's also a great option for souvenirs.