It's been a while since I wandered around Maruyama Park... It seems like a new restaurant has opened while I was away, but I don't have the energy to go in the cold. Oh... I haven't reviewed this place yet. "Kyoto-style Takoyaki and Drinking Bar Enmaru" is located next to a bakery on the north side of Maruyama Food Center. The atmosphere from the outside may seem a bit closed off and intimidating, but I've been here many times so it's no problem for me. I thought about having a drink, but it's too cold for beer, so the inside of the restaurant has standing and seating areas separated, and smoking is allowed throughout. When you sit down, there is a "seating charge" of 300 yen per person. The seating area is small, with about 8 seats, and it can get crowded, with reservations often filling up the space. In such cases, it's okay to stand and drink a bit. The restaurant is open during the day, and since you can't see inside from the outside, you don't have to feel guilty (laughs). I ordered the "Sauce Takoyaki" for 500 yen from the familiar staff. They asked if I wanted mayonnaise on top, and then I waited for about 10 minutes for it to be cooked fresh. They handed it to me politely, saying "Sorry for the wait." I took it home and ate it with my wife. It reminded me of a story about a Takoyaki chef in Osaka who said, "Takoyaki that rolls on the table is not real Takoyaki." I believe that the ideal Takoyaki should be fluffy on the outside with a moist and flavorful dough, and tender and chewy octopus inside. Therefore, personally, I'm not a fan of the famous "fried Takoyaki" from a certain well-known shop where they constantly drizzle oil and roll it around. Among all the Takoyaki I've eaten, this restaurant falls into the category of ones I really like. When it gets a little warmer, I'll come back for Takoyaki and beer. Thank you for the meal.

*Sauce Flavor (8 pieces: 500 yen) Fluffy and large delicious takoyaki!!* *Draft Beer (400 yen) Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer. There was a seating fee of 300 yen. It seems that appetizers are served separately for men and women. Women receive mixed nuts. There are also standing seats available. The restaurant was full, and takeout orders had a wait time of over 30 minutes. I definitely want to visit this place again (*'ω'*)*

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease (specific disease) by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medicine to cure my rare disease. Continuous administration of "blood products" for 5 days temporarily improves symptoms, but there needs to be a few weeks interval until the next administration. Also, after receiving "blood products", vaccination such as for COVID-19 is not possible for 1 month. Last year, I was hospitalized 5 times for rare disease treatment. I was discharged in November last year, but I already have a reservation for hospitalization in January 2022. I will be admitted as soon as I receive a call from the hospital ward, so there will be a sudden absence again. Your supportive comments are always a source of energy for me during hospitalization. I am sincerely grateful. Thank you for your continued support. In the future, I plan to mainly upload past reviews that have not been reviewed yet. I will limit new visits based on my health condition. A visit from 10 years ago in March 2012. "Kyoto-style Takoyaki Enmaru" opened for take-out only on February 8, 2012. It was opened by someone who used to work at "Kyoto Tako" and became independent. When I visited, it was an unregistered store on Tabelog. Since there was no landline, when I applied for store registration, I requested not to include the store owner's mobile number. However, Tabelog replied that the store was not recognized as a store. Therefore, I could not review for 10 years. In 2020, I noticed that there were several reviews on Tabelog after the store registration. Surprised!! It is a review based on the memory that was in danger 10 years ago, but I remembered it using about 70 Tabelog notebooks. I have been keeping visit records only on Tabelog since a year after starting as a reviewer. If I don't keep records, my memory becomes difficult to transfer from the hippocampus to the cerebral cortex (laughs). It was the first time I visited a newly opened store, so I went with my usual companion for the first visit. This store is located near the former "Maruyama Market" in the Odori area of ​​Sapporo. Please search for the exact location of the store on Tabelog. I visited around 11:30 on a weekday. There were no customers before or after. The menu has only 5 types of takoyaki, ranging from 450 yen to 600 yen. The recommended dish of the store was "Kyoto-style Takoyaki 450 yen". There are 3 types of sauce to choose from: sweet, medium spicy, and very spicy. I chose the recommended medium spicy sauce. After a few minutes of waiting, my usual companion received it. ■ Kyoto-style Takoyaki Lucky seven, 7 pieces Mayonnaise, bonito flakes, seaweed Medium spicy sauce The inside is soft and contains a large piece of octopus. Comes with a can of green tea Trial Company's service Price 450 yen (tax included) "Kyoto-style Takoyaki" is of "Kyoto Tako" quality. It is a reassuring taste. I'm happy with the service of green tea, just like "Kyoto Tako". Sapporo is a city with a thin culture of flour dishes. A reasonably priced "takoyaki" store is a happy place. Next time, I wonder if they still have the "Japanese-style dashi soup 600 yen" limited to 10 servings per day. Delicious, thank you.

Very elegant and delicious! Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside! The broth and octopus are rich, and you can also smell the aroma of wheat (*^^*) I was recommended this place and went there, and now I'm hooked! There are many places that sell takoyaki, but I prefer the simple kind! My recommendation is the green onion salt and black pepper. My son prefers mayonnaise. The prices are reasonable, and if they don't pre-make the takoyaki, you can enjoy them hot and fresh on the spot. Sometimes they offer limited edition takoyaki with different toppings or sauces, which shows the care and attention of the owner. I love the quality of the food and the atmosphere of the restaurant. I hope to come back someday for a casual drink and enjoy some takoyaki! (*^^*)

I have visited this place many times already! I'm addicted to it. Haha. But I still haven't found the right timing to go for a casual drink. Anyway, I'm determined to go whenever I can each month. I really wish I could go every day! Haha.

When my wife was in high school, she apparently ate at this place. It seems like back then it was run by an older man, not the young guy there now. They have a drinking space and regulars sometimes stay until morning. The young guy working there must have a good character. They sell Kyoto-style takoyaki, 8 pieces for 500 yen. You have to order a drink from the menu to eat inside, but you can also get it to go. I tried looking up the definition of Kyoto-style takoyaki online, but it's not very clear. It's described as having a crispy outside, but lately most takoyaki seems to be like that. When I actually tried it, the skin wasn't super crispy, and the inside was more gooey than anything. The distinctive part was the strong sourness in the batter. Inside, there was either kujo or green onion, a little bit of octopus that was soft and flavorful. If this is what they call Kyoto-style, I prefer the ones I've had in Osaka, but it was interesting to try a new flavor. It's all a matter of personal preference.

"I heard that you used to work at Kyoto Taco, right? The young guy who was making takoyaki there, oh, that name is similar to Kyoto Taco, but that old man retired and left, and the young guy who was working there opened a new place called "En Maru." The main dish is Kyoto-style takoyaki, and they recommended the "Kyoto-style takoyaki" with three types of sauce: sweet, medium spicy, and spicy. They suggested the medium spicy one, so I ordered that. When I opened the lid at home, I was surprised by how big it was. They use the same machine as Kyoto Taco, and you get 7 pieces for 450 yen, which is reasonable. It's always hot, which is nice. When I tried it, it was heavy, and one bite made my jaw drop. The octopus is big and tender! The outside of the dough is crispy, but the inside is fluffy and soft. The medium spiciness is not too spicy, and it goes well with mayo. It's nice to think that they have inherited some of that flavor, but it's also sad that the old man is no longer there."

The master has changed and now it's a Kyoto-style takoyaki and izakaya. It feels like a takoyaki bar. They have kept the original flavor of takoyaki while also offering new menu items like sauce flavor, salt mayonnaise, green onion salt & pepper, green onion salt & garlic, and shiso takoyaki. I tried all the menu items and the shiso takoyaki and salt mayonnaise are the best! For drinking, you can drink from noon until late at night, and it's really cheap! I heard that many women come here for solo drinking. It's a bit small and can get crowded, so when it's full, I stand and drink. If I want to drink slowly or have a conversation, I sit at a table. Update: The tables used to be for members only, but now anyone can come in.

I used to love the old man's takoyaki shop in the same place. Recently, I visited the site of Kyoto Takoyaki. They seemed to be making Kyoto-style takoyaki. I didn't ask the staff, but I wonder if it has something to do with Kyoto Takoyaki. The taste was just average. It lacked the service and warmth of Kyoto Takoyaki. But since the staff has changed, it can't be helped. I will give them another try in the future and hope for the best. Good luck!

Last year, the Kyoto Takoyaki shop that used to be there closed down, and the staff there opened a new shop. I decided to try it for lunch. I got the standard Kyoto-style takoyaki (sweet sauce) to start with. They also gave me a can of tea. It was 450 yen for 7 pieces, which I think is quite reasonable. The takoyaki was very fluffy, almost falling apart when picked up with chopsticks. I ate it little by little. The sauce had a strong flavor, slightly on the sweeter side. Since it's on my way, I might stop by again. I hope it stays open for a long time.

Salt Mayonnaise Takoyaki for 400 yen! Located near Maruyama Park Station, just a 3-minute walk from exit 5 of the subway. On the way to the station after grabbing a drink, I stumbled upon Takoyaki! My kind wife bought it as a souvenir. They offer eat-in options, but currently only doing takeout. Takoyaki comes in a 6-piece set ranging from 400 to 650 yen. You can also take alcohol to go for a drinking stroll. After waiting a few minutes for them to cook, I got the Salt Mayonnaise flavor with plenty of mayonnaise, chopped seaweed, bonito flakes, and rock salt. The batter was thick and gooey, with a refreshing dashi flavor. The takoyaki was large in size, and the octopus inside was also big! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

- Takoyaki with regular sauce, 400 yen This small takoyaki shop is located near the Subway Maruyama Koen Station! The takoyaki is generously covered with sauce and mayonnaise, but the batter has a dashi flavor and is soft yet dense. It's packed with big pieces of octopus that are juicy and delicious! Each takoyaki is quite large and satisfying to eat. It's topped with chopped seaweed, which is a unique touch. Thank you for the meal!

I arrived here because I really wanted to eat takoyaki. The takoyaki had plenty of octopus, and the batter was flavorful with a dashi taste, topped with green onions and pickled ginger. It was delicious. The takoyaki satisfied my craving. Thank you for the meal. (Photo is halfway eaten)