In Asahikawa, every year, a free paper called "Soft Serve Ice Cream Grand Guidebook" is delivered to residents' homes. I was surprised to see so many soft serve ice cream shops in the city. By referring to the soft serve ice cream newspaper, I visited several shops and found that all of them offered delicious soft serve ice cream. Among them, "Katsutako" in Toyooka was my favorite. They serve soft serve ice cream made with fresh milk, and you can choose between a cup or a cone. The regular size costs 360 yen and the mini size costs 280 yen. I decided to go for the regular size today, although I always think the mini size would have been enough. The soft serve ice cream at "Katsutako" is larger than the regular size at other shops. The price of their soft serve ice cream is very reasonable compared to other places. You can eat in, but since there is no air conditioning inside, the ice cream melts quickly in the summer, so I recommend eating it in your car. However, the location is not very relaxing for eating in the car, which is a bit disappointing. Their oyaki and takoyaki are also delicious, so I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a store in Hanasaki before, and it was delicious. So, I decided to visit the main store? for the same food. I almost missed it for a moment. It's near the Toyooka Zoo Street intersection. When driving around this area, if you don't slow down, you might miss it. Inside, there were menu options like takoyaki with sauce, salt, or soy sauce, and okonomiyaki with red bean paste, white bean paste, or cream - simple and easy to understand. I ordered at the register. There were more sauce options for takoyaki than the initial three listed. I bought two to take home, but you could also eat in the store. Takoyaki is best enjoyed hot on the spot. They also sold drinks. The takoyaki came with an extra piece as a service, and they asked if I wanted mayo and bonito flakes. I forgot to ask for extra mayo, but it was still delicious with salt and pepper, which is the most popular choice. The takoyaki itself was just normal, not exceptional. The soy sauce flavor was different, with the soy sauce poured on top. I usually prefer salt and pepper or soy sauce over sauce. I also bought a soft serve ice cream on my way out, which was surprisingly large and delicious. The milk flavor was strong, and the cone was crispy. Overall, I was satisfied with the takoyaki and soft serve.

It seems like it was just before closing time... When I pulled into the parking lot, someone who appeared to be the owner came out of the shop and said, "We're about to close, so we only have 2 packs left." It's okay, I only need 1 pack anyway (laughs). Inside the shop, there was a smoking sofa for the staff on the right side... they hurried to put it out... (laughs) It's not for eating in. Maybe because it was closing time... there were two servings of cold takoyaki on the takoyaki grill... they looked kind of sad... (￣∀￣) [Takoyaki] 400 yen. They packed it without reheating, sprinkled sauce and bonito flakes on top, and then it was time to pay. The staff at the shop were very nice ♬︎ I wish I could have tried all three flavors if they were freshly made... When I saw it, I imagined Mr. Gin***ko, so I was a little disappointed, but later I saw Mr. Bull***'s review, and he recommended the salt flavor, so I'll go back and try the correct takoyaki next time...♪*ﾟThank you for the meal (*´꒳`*)

I was planning to buy sesame oil and sauce, but I got interested in a new menu called Ichimi Mayo. It doesn't have a strong mayo flavor, but it's spicy with a hint of salt and ichimi. It's quite delicious. I added more mayo and Shichimi for extra spiciness at home. It was perfect with beer.

Even though the state of emergency has been lifted, I still feel like I'm living a restricted life. However, I've started to find joy in ordering takeout. This time, I decided to visit a takoyaki restaurant. I usually get takoyaki for takeout, but this time the restaurant had a physical store. It was located along the Toyooka Circular Line, making it easy to find. When I entered the store, I was surprised by how spacious it was. The smell of takoyaki filled the air. One thing that caught my eye was the 100 yen "oyaki" (a type of pastry). I love takoyaki, but I also have a soft spot for oyaki. After some deliberation at the register, I ordered the takoyaki with sauce (6 pieces for 400 yen) and a red bean oyaki (100 yen), making it exactly one coin. The staff asked if I was okay with bonito flakes, to which I enthusiastically replied, "Yes, please!" As I was leaving, they kindly reminded me that the takoyaki was very hot, which I appreciated. The oyaki was generously filled with red bean paste and had a comforting taste, especially for its price. The takoyaki, despite being only 6 pieces, turned out to be quite large. They were fluffy on the outside and creamy and piping hot on the inside. I made the mistake of taking a big bite, but the dashi broth and a hint of spiciness made it delicious and easy to eat. The portion of 6 pieces was actually quite filling. Considering the affordability and tastiness, I thought it would be great for students. I definitely want to visit again. Next time, I want to try the salt flavor. Thank you for the delicious and affordable oyaki and takoyaki!

There seems to be a new takoyaki shop that recently opened in Toyooka, and it seems to be quite popular. It's called "Katsutako". It is located at 7-12 Toyooka, Asahikawa City, along the Ring Road in the 1st floor of the With Building. The shop opened on March 20th this year and the store is clean and bright. The menu is simple, offering takoyaki with sauce, salt, and soy sauce flavors, as well as oyaki with white bean paste, cream, and red bean paste. The prices are affordable, with oyaki priced at 100 yen each and takoyaki at 400 yen for 6 pieces. The takoyaki is well-cooked, with a slightly chewy texture and a good balance of flavors. Overall, the shop offers good value for the price and is worth a visit.

While driving in Asahikawa, I came across a sign for "takoyaki" and decided to get some for takeout. The menu offered three flavors: sauce, salt, and soy sauce. I found it interesting that they had salt flavor for takoyaki. I ordered one serving of salt takoyaki and tried it in the car right away. It was incredibly soft and creamy, almost falling off the skewer. The filling consisted of large pieces of octopus only, keeping it simple. The taste was very refined and light, with a subtle dashi flavor. Although I usually enjoy the richness of sauce and mayo, it was nice to try this kind of takoyaki for a change. Next time, I'll get both sauce and soy sauce flavors. The price was reasonable and it was delicious.

"Katsutako" in Asahikawa was a place I often visited alone as our days off rarely coincided. However, this year there was a change in the person in charge of scheduling shifts, and it seems that Yomesan now has more Sundays off. I used to wonder why our days off never matched, but I'll try not to dwell on it. I actually never argue with Yomesan, and the secret is not having expectations of the other person. That way, when they do something well, you can genuinely appreciate it, and if they don't, it doesn't bother you. I was curious about what kind of restaurant "Katsutako" was. Was it a place that served octopus with a face like tonkatsu, or perhaps a place that served takoyaki with tonkatsu inside? I saw on my notes that they served yakisoba. I decided to visit without calling ahead, and when I arrived, I found a large shop where a lady was cooking. They didn't have yakisoba, but they offered tonkatsu with sauce. The couple who ran the place seemed friendly, and I bought one for 400 yen, which I initially thought was a bit pricey. Upon trying it, I found the tonkatsu to be very tender and almost difficult to pick up with a skewer. It wasn't very crispy, and the broth was a bit weak, but overall it was delicious. I thought it was best to eat it right away, and when I returned home, Yomesan mentioned that it might taste even better cold. Despite the contradiction in his words, he still insisted on eating it cold. I decided to reheat one and found that it didn't really enhance the flavor, but it was still tasty. Yomesan, on the other hand, never warmed his up and enjoyed it cold, mentioning that the cold temperature brought out the flavor of the broth. In the end, whether warm or cold, the tonkatsu at "Katsutako" was undeniably delicious.

A new takoyaki shop opened on March 20th. It is located across from Rokkatei Toyooka store, just across the loop line. It used to be a mobile food truck, if I remember correctly. I visited around 1pm on a holiday, just as the previous customer was leaving. Two more groups of customers came in after that. Even during this time, takeout seems to be popular. The shop is run by the owner and a young male staff member. The owner is busy making takoyaki. They offer takoyaki in three flavors: sauce, salt, and soy sauce (each 400 yen). All are delicious, but the salt flavor is especially recommended. I ordered the salt flavor takoyaki. They also have "oyaki" which comes in three flavors: red bean paste, white bean paste, and cream (each 100 yen). I ordered red bean paste and cream oyaki. While waiting for my takoyaki, I chatted with the staff member. They source their flour and sauce from Osaka to aim for an authentic taste. I took my order home to enjoy. The salt flavor takoyaki was delicious with a savory broth-infused batter. It was my first time trying salt flavor takoyaki, and it was surprisingly refreshing and tasty. The oyaki had generous fillings of red bean paste and cream. The sweetness was just right, making it easy to eat. This shop is a great place to stop by when you're feeling a bit peckish!

Takoyaki is big, fluffy, and delicious. 6 for 400 yen. Sweet bean paste and cream are not too sweet.

The takoyaki in Asahikawa is ranked pretty high. Even people from Kansai would find it delicious.

The takoyaki is delicious with salt.