I have not had the opportunity to eat grilled squid since buying it at a festival stall when I was in elementary school. I was aware of this shop located on the road I pass by every day, but I had no interest in grilled squid so I never visited. On my first visit, I came during a quiet time and woke up the napping shop owner to place my order. I ordered two grilled squids for 300 yen each and two portions of potato for 160 yen each. The grilled squid was cooked on a press and had a nostalgic taste, seasoned only with sauce, making it light and delicious. Personally, I prefer it a bit more junky with mayonnaise or tempura bits, but maybe that's not the right way to enjoy it? The potatoes were sweet and delicious, not firm like candied sweet potatoes. It seems like they only offer these two items on their menu, so I wonder if they get busy during the day. I also wonder how well the potatoes sell. Thank you for the meal!

Every time I passed by in my car, I was curious about this shop called Inoue-ya, or rather Uei Shoten. I decided to dine in and tried their squid yakitori and potato. The takeout customers were constantly coming in, but the owner efficiently handled everything. The squid yakitori had plenty of squid and was just right to satisfy my hunger. The potato I had with it was not too sweet and paired perfectly with the squid yakitori. I wonder if this shop has been featured on "Matsuko's Unfamiliar World"? I used to watch that show but didn't know about this place (sweat). It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Ika-yaki Potato Iu E Shoten @ Higashi Sumiyoshi August 16, 2021 Takeout in the neighborhood!! Potato (100g) 140 yen Unlike the candy-coated ones, this one has honey infused into it, simple sweetness and delicious!! Ika-yaki (with egg) 250 yen Plenty of chopped squid with a sweet sauce, very tasty ^ ^ v A total of 390 yen for snacks, very satisfying (lol) Osaka City, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Kuwazu 3-15-3 06-6713-5058 12:00-18:00, closed on Wednesdays Feel free to follow on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter I am participating in a blog ranking. Your one click is a great source of energy for me!! ^ ^ v Recently, everyone's clicks have been increasing (☆o☆) Glittering Thank you for your continued support in the future m(_"_)m

Yesterday's snack was the "ika-yaki" from Miojo Michiue Shoten in Bishoenkaido. In Osaka, ika-yaki is made in this style with squid, egg, and batter pressed and grilled. It's topped with plenty of sauce and is quite filling.

I have been eating here since I was a high school student, so it's been 40 years. This is the best grilled squid in Osaka. They relocated and reopened. The potatoes are also delicious. It's cheaper than Shimaya in Abeno.

Both are delicious!

The food is still delicious as always!

I remembered Takoan.

Osaka's squid okonomiyaki! Not the grilled whole squid, haha. It's a special kind of okonomiyaki with squid inside, cooked on a pressed iron plate which is the real deal. While the one at Hanshin Department Store is famous, these used to be found everywhere in Osaka's downtown area in the past. There are still old-fashioned shops in places like Momodani and Imazato, but this time we went to the nearest shop on JR Nara Line, Namisho-en, or on Kintetsu Line, Kitatanabe. We had it in the store!! On April 22nd, during a cycling noodle adventure, we stopped by for a snack. Squid and potato okonomiyaki at Iuei Shoten. They cook it right in front of you, and it's popular for both eating in and takeout. This is the standard squid okonomiyaki for 230 yen. It's pressed and cooked on a hot plate, folded into three with sauce on top. It's quite big and filling! The basic version has egg in it, but you can ask for it without, although the taste won't change (mystery). It's just squid in a mixture of water and flour - no green onions or anything. But the chewy texture is amazing! The unique way of cooking it under pressure seems to be the secret to its deliciousness. I also heard from a regular customer nearby that the version without egg is highly recommended, so I want to try that next time! The dough is completely different, apparently. While we were eating, more and more customers arrived, mostly for takeout, with many buying the large size for 350 yen in pairs. That's a good idea, maybe I should buy some for my wife. So, looking forward to visiting again soon! Thank you for the meal. The business here used to be run by someone from Kui Minami about 7 years ago! It was a fun visit thanks to the light-footed cycling adventure. Iuei Shoten Osaka City, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Kuwazu-cho 3-15-3 06-6713-5058 12:00-19:00 Closed on Wednesdays

I went to see the friendly squid yakitori for the last time (^-^) Due to the owner's tenosynovitis, today will be the last day for squid yakitori. Thank you for everything up until now m(._.)m I will come back again to eat the potatoes, okay?ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ

I heard that the grilled squid at this long-standing restaurant was delicious, so I decided to go try it out. They have both counter and table seating, and the freshly grilled squid was delicious when eaten in. The squid was plentiful and paired perfectly with the sauce. The owner of the restaurant was very kind and attentive. While eating, I also ordered grilled squid and potatoes to go. When I got home, I tried the potatoes first. They were soft, sweet, and incredibly delicious. They were not like the usual firm sweet potatoes you find, but rather large, soft, and perfectly sweet. Although the grilled squid was delicious, I actually preferred the potatoes. I will definitely go back to buy more! I heard they also have frozen potatoes that can be thawed at room temperature for 30 minutes, so I will try those next time too!

I visited Ue Shoten, a specialty shop for grilled squid, which I had been wanting to try for a while. I went on a holiday with a light heart, but it turned out to be quite popular. There were already about five groups waiting in line. The grilled squid costs 250 yen per piece, and I ordered four pieces today. The owner asked me to wait for about 15 minutes. It seems that they can only grill up to four pieces at a time. The shop has about four counter seats and one table. Some women were dining inside as well. While waiting for the grilled squid to be ready, female customers who came to the shop all bought potatoes to take away. I was curious, so I also ordered a medium-sized potato. The prices are 500 yen for large, 350 yen for medium, and 200 yen for small. After waiting for about 15 minutes, the food was ready. Let's dig in! The grilled squid was folded three times, and inside, it was generously coated with a sweet sauce. When I took a bite, there was plenty of squid inside, more than I expected. It was very filling. The potato looked like sweet potatoes at first, but it didn't have the crispy texture of sweet potatoes. It was more soft and moist, with the sweet syrup soaking into the potato, melting in the mouth. It seemed like something women would enjoy. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I definitely want to visit again.

"Iuue Shoten" in Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. It had been a long time since I visited this famous local restaurant in Osaka with four people. This place is well-known for its specialty dish, "ika-yaki" (grilled squid). While the ika-yaki at Hankyu Department Store's basement is famous, it doesn't compare to this place. In the past, this restaurant was always crowded with customers, but now it has moved to a more relaxed location and operates in a laid-back manner. However, customers still come in steadily. The menu mainly consists of ika-yaki, with the option to have it with or without egg. They also offer "sweet potato sweets," made with sweet potato, which is also quite delicious. Takeout is the main option, but you can also eat in the restaurant. The "ika-yaki without egg (250 yen)" is a popular choice for those who are used to it. By having it plain, you can truly appreciate the flavor of the dough. After placing your order, they grill it on a well-seasoned ika-yaki grill. You can enjoy watching the efficient grilling process during this short wait. The squid slices are put into the dough made from melted wheat flour, then placed on the hot ika-yaki grill and pressed. The sound of sizzling as it cooks is quite satisfying. The way they apply pressure on the grill is crucial, and this restaurant has a unique texture because of it. The dough, grilled under pressure, has a chewy and firm texture. The dough here is completely different. The sweet and savory sauce is also delicious and complements the dish well. The aroma of the slightly burnt sauce is delightful. The large portion is folded into three pieces. The amount of squid for the price is quite generous. I really enjoy the taste of the dough here. The combination of the burnt sauce aroma and the grilled squid scent is irresistible. The perfect balance of the fluffy dough makes this ika-yaki the best. There's no doubt that this is Osaka's soul food."

I don't really like it character-wise, but he's not a young guy anymore. A while back, suddenly, the girl sitting next to me on the right grabbed my right arm. "Excuse me, are you an employee of Yoshimoto ○gyo?!" (Really rude.) "I had a job interview today!!" (I had no idea!) That's what happened. After that, I ended up chatting with M. E., who is the same age as me (she was sitting to the left before the incident), and her daughter's boyfriend for several tens of minutes, completely ignoring the couple. (If I were an employee, I think I would have definitely reported it to the HR department and had him rejected.) In the end, the couple left first, but the boyfriend said, "I'm sorry...," which was quite amusing. The restaurant is located roughly in the middle between JR Yamatoji Line's Higashibijomae Station and JR Hanwa Line's Mioagecho Station. It used to be closer to the "Kui" intersection. Mentally, it feels closer from Mioagecho Station heading east about 600m, so I think this side is closer. It is located northeast of Kuwatsu Minami Exit on the way from the "Abeno" intersection to the "Kui" intersection. Personally, it was a well-known restaurant, and I knew about it even before "Tabelog" started, but when I visited, it had closed down. (Sadly, it was the first restaurant I had to report as closed. It seems like it has been relocated to Hirano Ward or somewhere... like a homecoming, right? There used to be about three types of "grilled squid," but now there is only one option, and menu items like "potato" have been added. Alcohol was not served at the previous store, and it remains the same after the return. It's surprising to see quite a few customers taking out on bicycles. I was excited when I saw the name of the store after the relocation, but surprisingly, I remained calm when I tasted the "grilled squid." Was my expectation too high? When I told the owner, "Actually... I wanted to come here once before the relocation," he brushed it off easily. Maybe that's just his smile, right? Thank you for the meal.

After a sleepless night, I had a rare day off for lunch!! I realized that I had worked 21 days in a row, including 3 days of staying up all night (sweat). So, with my messy hair, I decided to go to my usual hair salon for a refreshing haircut. After getting my haircut and leaving the salon, I noticed a new place had opened across the intersection (lol). They had dine-in options and I ordered the egg-filled squid pancake. The squid pancake was a three-layered one, which was hard to tell the size at first (lol). But when I compared it to a cup, it was huge (@0@) Wow, it was more than twice the size of a squid pancake from a festival food stall (lol). And of course, I couldn't resist getting some potato to go. I got the honey-coated potato, which was different from the usual candy-coated ones, with a simple sweetness that was delicious! Osaka City, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Kuwazu 3-15-3, 506-6713-5058, 12:00-19:30, Closed on Wednesdays.

The deliciousness of the squid yakisoba I ate in junior high school still sticks in my head after over 30 years. Can't Osaka residents break free from the curse of Konamon? In the evening, after work, I was heading to Komagawa Shotengai thinking, "How about some takoyaki?" But the weather was nice, and I suddenly decided to go against the flow to the "Iue Shoten" that I had been curious about for a long time. I was riding my bike fast while thinking, "Do I really need to go this far?" But I went against the flow. Since I didn't have a smartphone, I searched around a lot and finally found it. It's such a tiny shop that I almost passed by it. I rushed in and said, "Squid yakisoba, with and without octopus!" According to word of mouth, there was supposed to be a long line, and it was also the time when students were going home, so I was worried. But unexpectedly, zero customers. (；・∀・) Is this okay...? Worried for about 3 minutes! It came quickly. Squid yakisoba is here! It's a nostalgic item for me. Not here, but the delicious squid yakisoba I ate after club activities! Hmm...? The edge seems a bit crispy... Something that spilled over from the griddle? Anyway, let's dig in! Hmm... This crispy part is surprisingly... not bad... My nostalgic squid yakisoba was chewy all over, with plump squid, but this one has a different texture and it's delicious. The sauce is probably from Otafuku? It was sweet. There was also shichimi pepper on the counter. Feel free to sprinkle it on. Squid yakisoba is sold in various places in Osaka, but the taste varies depending on how it's cooked. Here, the center is chewy, the edges are crispy, and it's voluminous. Well, it was delicious. Personally, I like it when the batter has bonito flavor. Yummy...

Kuwatsucho, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City. A 8-minute walk from Mieageen Station on the JR Hanwa Line. I visited the store called Ikayaki Potato Iuue Shoten. I love their Ikayaki so much. It's been a while since my last visit. They have seating inside the store, but today I got takeout. One Ikayaki costs 300 yen. When you place your order with the owner, the cooking begins. They put plenty of squid on the iron plate with the batter and press it with a special press machine. The squid makes a sizzling sound. When it's done, it's bigger than your face. They generously spread sweet sauce on it and fold it skillfully. They serve it on a tray. The freshly baked aroma is so inviting. When you take a bite, there's plenty of squid. It's a generous portion. Simple but delicious. Ikayaki is a soul food for people in Kansai. This place also has delicious potatoes, so I'll try them next time if I have the chance. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.