After drinking in Shinbashi, it started to rain on the way to the station, so I stopped by a bar. The sauce on the takoyaki had an Italian twist, which was innovative and delicious. I was surprised to see a gratin at a takoyaki shop, but it turned out to be incredibly tasty.

I was thinking of going to Takoyaki 8HACHI, but since it was closed, I decided to come here instead. They grill the takoyaki after you place your order, and the staff is very friendly, which I really appreciated. Although there is only a counter and smoking is allowed, they have charging outlets available, making it very convenient. The flavor could benefit from a bit more dashi, but the takoyaki was fluffy. In addition to small pieces of octopus, they also included some konnyaku. There was an all-you-can-eat option for 1,000 yen, but I opted for six pieces for 600 yen this time. I would like to visit again when I need to charge my devices.

~Order Details~ - Takoyaki All-You-Can-Eat 11 Varieties with 90-Minute Drink and Food Course ¥2,480 ----------------------------------------------------- The all-you-can-eat takoyaki (with all-you-can-drink) course is just ¥2,480!! This is an amazing deal ✨ The takoyaki is so creamy and delicious that I couldn't stop eating it. It was perfect for a big group to enjoy eating and drinking together! I was worried I might get bored with all-you-can-eat takoyaki, but with 11 different flavors and 3 types of toppings, there was no chance of getting tired of it. If you're thinking of having a takoyaki party at a restaurant, this is the place to go! 😊

I visited "TAKOYAKI BOYS," an all-you-can-eat takoyaki restaurant just a minute's walk from Nishi-Ogi Station! Here, you can enjoy more than 10 different flavors of takoyaki for 2,480 yen! There's also a wide variety of drinks available for an all-you-can-drink option! Besides takoyaki, there are plenty of other menu items, so it's also great for enjoying à la carte. (Ordered menu) - Special takoyaki all-you-can-eat for 60 minutes: ¥1,500 + 90-minute all-you-can-drink: ¥980 (selectable flavors) - Sauce, soy sauce, dashi, ponzu, straight, teriyaki, green onion with ponzu and mentaiko, genovese cheese, truffle cheese (Store details) TAKOYAKI BOYS 03-5941-5587 3-10-5 Nishiogiminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131907/13293575/ #Nishiogikubo #NishiogikuboGourmet #NishiogikuboFood #NishiogikuboTakoyaki #AllYouCanEatTakoyaki #TAKOYAKIBOYS #Tokyo #TokyoFood #TokyoGourmet

Just a one-minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, this restaurant is located on a street lined with dining options. I made a reservation for a weeknight visit! ...Recommended Points... ✽ Easy to enter / Takoyaki / Great value for money ✽ Perfect for friends / Social gatherings ...Menu... ✽ Special takoyaki all-you-can-eat for 2,480 yen (includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink) The all-you-can-eat takoyaki comes in two options: 5 varieties and 11 varieties. This time, I enjoyed the 11 varieties (with all-you-can-drink)! The 11 varieties include sauce, soy sauce, dashi-tako, ponzu, plain, salt, teritama, negipon, mentaiko, genovese cheese, and truffle cheese. I was able to try all the varieties, and I loved some so much that I went back for more! The dashi-tako in the dashi sauce and the genovese cheese, which are not things I usually eat, were especially delicious! Having all-you-can-drink included for about 2,500 yen is an incredible deal...! I highly recommend this place for a fun night out in Nishi-Ogikubo. If you’re curious, you should definitely check it out!

The fluffy, gooey filling was delicious, but I was surprised and disappointed by the small amount of octopus and the presence of konjac. I've never seen konjac in takoyaki before, and I'm not sure if it's a personal choice or a cost-saving measure. Personally, I was disappointed that, despite being takoyaki, I couldn't really taste the octopus.

Tokyo has many famous drinking streets like Ameyoko's under the bridge, Hoppy Street in Asakusa, Golden Gai in Shinjuku, the triangular area in Sangenjaya, Nonbe Yokocho in Kitatashi, and OK Yokocho in Akabane, all of which are a lot of fun to explore. However, I recently visited the drinking area right in front of Nishi-Ogikubo Station for the first time, and it was quite enjoyable. Even though we're in the midst of a significant post-COVID exodus during the Golden Week, this time of year is one of the most pleasant seasons in Tokyo, allowing me to rejuvenate without going anywhere far. Though I do enjoy food walking within the city! Tonight, I managed to make a reservation at a yakitori place I was curious about, so I walked from Ogikubo to Nishi-Ogikubo. I thought it would take just 2-3 minutes since it's only one station apart, but it turned out to be about a 30-minute walk—who knew? Ogikubo is a residential area, but Nishi-Ogikubo has a more down-to-earth feel with many casual dining options lined up. It seems like an area worth exploring. While it's quite far from the city center, unlike Ueno or Ikebukuro, it doesn’t feel chaotic due to the low number of inbound tourists. It has a nostalgic drinking street atmosphere, making it very comfortable to spend time in. Since I walked to Nishi-Ogikubo and still had some time before my reservation, I took a stroll around the drinking area and settled at a takoyaki shop. Other places were pretty busy, but this one had no customers, which felt just right. My wife ordered a draft beer while I went for my usual Kaku highball, and we had some takoyaki made for us. I accidentally rushed the order, so we ended up with some soft, soggy takoyaki. They were creamy, but not fully cooked, quickly sinking in the middle! I had to eat them fast, so our pre-drinks session wrapped up in just about 15 minutes, but since we came for yakitori, it was no problem. This area seems really interesting, so I definitely want to come back to search for more drinking spots. Thank you for the meal!

I went to an all-you-can-eat takoyaki place for 1000 yen! It was very delicious! Personally, I think the ponzu sauce was my favorite. I've only had takoyaki with sauce or dashi before, so it was really refreshing to try something new. There was a variety of sauces to choose from, and I’d love to go back and try them again! ✨

I appreciated that the takoyaki was served quickly! Smoking is allowed, so those who are sensitive to it should be careful!