One of the charms of takoyaki was that it was affordable, but times have changed with some places selling four for 400 yen. At Takomori, you can get eight for 500 yen with green onion topping for an extra 50 yen, and soy sauce flavor is my go-to! It's still the best~ *\(^o^)/* Both of you seemed lively today as well, which is great to see. Thank you for the meal.

I visited to create the top 10 takoyaki ranking in Kyoto Prefecture. Thank you for your cooperation. Takoyaki 8 pieces for 500 yen. Takumasu is located on Takoyakushi-dori, which connects Nishiki Market, Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, and Teramachi Kyogoku Shopping Street. It is a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, 2 minutes from Kinkaku-ji Temple, right in front of Takoyakushi-do Hall, known for its cancer prevention. Despite being in a crowded tourist spot with foreigners and shoppers, they offer large takoyaki with big chunks of octopus for 8 pieces at 500 yen, which is very reasonable. The fluffy and creamy Kyoto-style broth is overflowing and incredibly delicious! The sauce is sweet, loved by children and foreign tourists alike. They also offer takosen, tamasen, and soft serve ice cream, making it a perfect place to take a break from shopping or sightseeing. The owners are very friendly, making you want to come back again. For more details, please watch the video. Closed on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 20:30. You can check out Takumasu and other takoyaki shops in Kyoto Prefecture from the link below. Do Kyoto locals love takoyaki with certain ingredients? Do Kyoto locals put something specific in their takoyaki? Unique takoyaki creations that can rival Osaka are appearing one after another! - Takonaki Channel (YouTube) 'Kyoto Prefecture Takoyaki Ranking (2023 Autumn Edition)' [YouTube link]

- Access: 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - Number of visits: First time - Purpose: Snack with friends - Overview: A takoyaki shop located halfway up the Shin Kyogoku shopping street. You can see the craftsmen cooking through the glass, and the shop is bustling with tourists. - Menu: The shop's specialty is Kyoto-style takoyaki with a rich dashi flavor. In addition to takoyaki, they also offer takosen, which is takoyaki sandwiched between senbei, and other items. On this day, I ordered a set of eight takoyaki for 500 yen. You can choose from various sauces for the takoyaki, but since it was my first time, I asked for the basic sweet sauce. - Impression: While walking along the Shin Kyogoku shopping street, I caught a whiff of the delicious dashi scent and decided to visit this shop. Despite expecting many tourists, the shop was surprisingly bustling with locals. Since we were about to have dinner soon, my friend and I shared the takoyaki on the terrace. Within seconds of ordering, the piping hot takoyaki was served. The moment I took a bite, I could taste a refined flavor that was different from any takoyaki I had tried before. The dashi was well-infused, and the gentle taste made it hard to believe it was considered B-class gourmet. It was a dish that made you want to keep eating one after another. The next time I visit, I would like to challenge different sauces like salt or wasabi dashi to enjoy the differences. Thank you for the meal. - Rating at the time of visit: 3.42

When visiting Kyoto, I make reservations for gourmet activities all over the place, but I always make sure to have a break for takoyaki. In the summer, I go for chilled takoyaki, and in the winter, I opt for regular takoyaki. They fry the takoyaki once and then serve it in a broth with crunchy Kujo green onions piled on top! They put a lot of effort into it, yet keep the price reasonable. But the Kujo green onions are exceptionally delicious! What's up with that?! It's been a while since I've been to Kyoto. The owner seems to be doing well. I'll definitely come back again. I silently speak to the two of you through the glass! I respect you!

While wandering around Kyoto and craving for some Kansai-style flour-based dishes, I stumbled upon a bustling takoyaki restaurant. The prices were reasonable and the menu looked like it offered generous portions. I was torn between trying the takosen (takoyaki sandwich) that some customers were enjoying, but since I was in Kyoto, I decided to go for the special with extra Kujyo green onions. The piping hot takoyaki with the fragrant green onions was absolutely delicious!

I had 8 pieces of takoyaki for ¥400 to satisfy my hunger. The price was reasonable, so I didn't expect much, but it was delicious - fluffy and creamy with a rich dashi flavor. The octopus pieces were small, but considering the price, the quality was more than enough. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. 5.6

Located in the middle of Shinkyogoku Street in Kyoto, this restaurant does not have a parking lot. I visited to try their limited-time "tsuyutako". The exterior of the restaurant resembles a roadside stand attached to a highway service area. There are simple chairs lined up in front of the store, where a few customers were sitting and enjoying takoyaki. I ordered the tsuyutako for 300 yen including tax, choosing the ginger flavor. The tsuyutako tasted like takoyaki soaked in the broth of tempura udon, which surprisingly went well together. The order came with four pieces of takoyaki, some with a crispy exterior and some softer from soaking in the broth. It must be even more delicious to eat during cold weather.

On this day, we took the early morning Shinkansen from Kokura to Hiroshima. From the station, we drove a rental car for about an hour to visit the graves of a benefactor and my husband's relatives. The plan was to return to Hiroshima station for lunch and have some okonomiyaki, but we were invited by the benefactor's wife to have lunch together at a lakeside restaurant. I won't review the food, but I didn't quite like it and left about half uneaten. We returned to Kyoto in the afternoon Shinkansen, and dinner started at 8:30 PM. Both my husband and I started feeling a bit hungry around 5 PM. My husband said, "I want something light to eat. And I was looking forward to okonomiyaki today, preferably with sauce." I replied, "Eating too much is dangerous... we might not feel like eating at night." "But if we don't eat now, we might get too hungry and feel sick later," he said. "Yeah... Oh! What about takoyaki? If we share a plate, it should be just right," I suggested. "That's right! Let's use Tabelog to find a highly rated takoyaki place nearby," said my husband. It's really helpful to be a Tabelog member at times like this. We found a place just a 4-minute walk from our current location. We headed there immediately. The shop only sells takeout, but there are benches outside where you can sit and eat. They had various types of takoyaki, but we opted for the standard sauce-flavored takoyaki. We also asked for mayonnaise. And my husband said, "Let's get canned beer too!" (laughs) After paying, we were told to help ourselves to the beer from the refrigerated case in front of the shop. The takoyaki came in a pack of 8, with wooden picks on top. They were large, fluffy, and soft, with a gooey center. They were piping hot, fresh off the grill. We asked for a sweet sauce, which paired well with the dough and was delicious. Each of us had four pieces, making it a satisfying snack. The shop seemed popular as customers kept coming in. We enjoyed the takoyaki. Thank you for the meal!

[Date] October 25, 2020 (Sunday) 6:28 PM [Ratings] 3.41 [Wait Time] None [Service] Good [Would Visit Again] Yes [Payment Method] Cashless payment available [Tsuyutako (Wasabi or Ginger)] Tsuyutako is a dish where you can choose between wasabi or ginger to accompany 4 pieces of takoyaki. It is topped with grated daikon radish, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and chopped seaweed. The takoyaki has a unique texture and flavor because they are fried, making it delicious. The grated daikon radish and ginger are also delicious! It is a limited-time item only available during the cold season, so I definitely want to try it again. There was also a hint of yuzu flavor, which was nice. [Takosen (Sweet)] Takosen is a snack where takoyaki (2 pieces) is sandwiched between shrimp senbei with sauce, mayonnaise, and tempura scraps. It has a good chewy texture and is quite satisfying to eat. It's the perfect size for a snack! [Takosen (Sweet Sauce) 150 yen, Tsuyutako 300 yen]

I bought takoyaki for takeout from a takoyaki shop in the city that usually has long lines. Due to the impact of the coronavirus, there were no people around. It wasn't a necessary errand, but I passed by the area, so I decided to support the shop by making a purchase. Takoyaki is more like a snack for me. It was nice to be able to visit a shop that I don't usually have the chance to go to.

I visited around 7:30pm on Friday. During New Year's, there were over 10 people in line, but this time there were no previous customers. I tried the "Takoyaki with Dashi" (limited time offer) for 300 yen. It was a delicious combination of fried takoyaki with dashi broth, grated daikon, ginger, green onions, and shredded seaweed. I thought it would be tasty, and it did not disappoint. You could choose between ginger or wasabi. Although it was described as crispy fried takoyaki, once soaked in the broth, it quickly became soft with a regular coating. Only a small part remained crispy, which was not soaked in the broth.

A few weeks ago, I had takoyaki in Osaka and since then, I've been on a bit of a takoyaki craze. I tried takoyaki in Kyoto as well. It was 400 yen for 8 pieces (tax included). You can choose between sweet or spicy sauce, but I went with sweet. I asked for less mayonnaise. They served it in a boat shape and then put it in a food pack, maybe to keep it hot. I ate it on a bench outside the store. It was very hot. I was expecting a crispy outside and a gooey inside, but it was actually soft and fluffy. It's cheaper here than in Osaka, 400 yen for 8 big takoyaki. Next time, I might try takoyaki with broth inside.

During the day, there is usually a long line, so I had never bought takoyaki from this place before. But one Saturday around 8pm, I saw only two groups waiting for their orders, so I decided to try it for the first time. I got both the "sweet sauce" and the "special ponzu sauce." The sweet sauce had a slight hint of acidity, but it wasn't overly sweet. The special ponzu sauce was perfect for summer, refreshing without being too sour or sweet. They have different flavors too, so I definitely want to come back again if there's no line. The takoyaki here is soft on the outside, not crispy, with a gooey center. It didn't make me thirsty afterwards, which was nice. And it's cheap too!

First visit to Takomasu at Shin-Kyogoku, Kyoto. As a tourist in Kyoto, I headed to the bustling Shin-Kyogoku for some food tasting. Takoyaki is very popular in Kyoto, but I avoided the places with long lines and just ordered some takoyaki to start. I was happy to find seats available! The takoyaki was hot and delicious, just as expected!

I usually go around 3-5 pm. It always seems crowded around that time. There are quite a few foreign visitors, I think. But I still want to eat takoyaki, even if I have to wait in line. The main dish is, of course, takoyaki, but in the cold winter days, I order the tsuyutako. The takoyaki has a creamy inside and just the right flavor, and the dashi in the tsuyutako is also quite good. There are a few benches and tables, so I usually stop by to eat while taking a break from exploring Kyoto. If the timing is bad, I have to eat standing up, but that's also part of the experience (laughs).

I had a great experience trying out dashi takoyaki for the first time.

- Takoyaki with green onions and sweet mayonnaise: 3.5 - Takoyaki with green onions and soy sauce mayonnaise: 3.6 - Octopus crackers with soy sauce: 3.6

I bought it after a long time. I wonder if they raised the price a bit. Still, 8 pieces for 380 yen. The size of the takoyaki is not that big, and I don't feel any particular emphasis on the quality of the ingredients, but considering the number of tourists in Shin-Kyogoku, this price and quality are more than enough. I recommend the sweet sauce. It's much tastier than takoyaki shops around here or festival stalls.

When I go to this area, I often buy these. Takoyaki in Kyoto is expensive, so it's helpful to find cheaper ones here. Especially in recent years, I can only go occasionally, so I end up buying it every time. The octopus is at this price, so it's not big but the takoyaki itself is not small, so there's a sense of satisfaction. I eat both for takeout and on the spot, and for takeout, the plate is double-layered, so when I removed the plastic and microwaved it, it didn't change much and I could eat it. There are a lot of foreigners these days too - this time there were many, so it took 5-10 minutes.

I walked around the neighborhood for a bit, not aimlessly wandering. I'm not a fan of pasta for lunch, so I left most of it uneaten and ended up getting hungry. That's when I came to this place. It had a Kyoto-like flavor with a strong dashi taste, and it was delicious.