[Overall Review] Located near Nijo Station in Kyoto, this takoyaki shop also functions as an izakaya, open from 3 pm. The takoyaki here has large chunks of octopus and a creamy texture inside, reminiscent of high-quality Bechamel sauce. With various seasonings like curry and ponzu available, sharing with friends is a great idea. Enjoying freshly made takoyaki with beer or highball is a blissful experience. Much tastier than takeout. [A Detailed Review] A takoyaki shop near Keihan Line's Nijo Station. Closed during the day, but open from 3 pm onwards. While most takoyaki shops have names like "Hacchan," this one is called "Shichichan," perhaps named after the area. I happened to pass by on my way home via Nijo Station on the Keihan Line, so I decided to check it out. The shop has a counter with 6 seats surrounding the grill and 2 tables. When I visited after 8 pm, there were already 9 customers. The shop is run by the husband in charge of grilling and a woman assisting him. There is no background music, just a TV playing. They also offer takeout, which seemed quite popular. The shop has a retro Showa vibe with Orion Beer-like lanterns and a stove with a kettle. The menu includes various flavored takoyaki and smoked dishes, along with some light side dishes. They serve a range of drinks like beer, shochu, and highball. It feels more like an izakaya than a typical takoyaki shop. I ordered the basic takoyaki, a smoked dish assortment, a highball (500 yen), and a sweet potato shochu (Shirokiri, 400 yen). - Takoyaki (8 pieces, 400 yen): I chose the "sweet" flavor with toppings of green onions and cheese. The takoyaki had large octopus chunks and a creamy texture inside, very delicious when hot. The batter was creamy and smooth, almost like eating Bechamel sauce. It's definitely best enjoyed hot. - Smoked Dish Assortment (3 items, 750 yen): They mentioned it would take some time to prepare as they smoke it individually. The assortment included smoked duck breast, cheese, half-boiled egg, and potato salad on the side. A fun lineup of items. The duck breast had a chewy texture with a strong smoky flavor. The cheese had a nice smoked taste. The half-boiled egg had a gooey yolk, very tasty. The potato salad with onions was pretty standard. [Final Thoughts] While the takoyaki would still be delicious for takeout, the creamy texture is best experienced when hot. The quality of the takoyaki is high, but the creamy deliciousness is truly brought out when eaten fresh. The total bill for today was 2050 yen. Thank you for the meal.

After a long time! Sweet curry takoyaki 10 pieces. Delicious! ✨✨

Takoyaki - exquisite deliciousness, perfectly cooked with a creamy inside. Each piece costs 55 yen.

The second restaurant visited by N-chan Kyoto Tours, abbreviated as NKT, is here. Located just a short walk from Keihan "Shichijo Station", this is a place where you can enjoy takoyaki and smoked dishes. From our seats at the counter, we could see customers coming to buy takoyaki. You can choose the sauce flavor and toppings for the takoyaki. While waiting for our order of takoyaki, we decided to have a highball. Here is the "Takoyaki (6 pieces)" without any flavoring. The outside is crispy, while the inside is creamy, with large takoyaki. We enjoyed the simple taste of the takoyaki with a flavorful broth. We also felt like having the "Potato Salad (? yen)" for some reason. Since we were here, we chose the "Duck Breast (700 yen?)" from the smoked dishes menu. The cozy and slightly deep atmosphere made us feel comfortable, and although there were many intriguing menu items, we had another restaurant in Pontocho that we wanted to visit with N-chan, so we decided to leave after this. We would like to visit this place again when we have the chance. For more details, please refer to the blog [Kokoroma no "Ma"] https://ameblo.jp/39lohas/entry-12384391786.html

In my opinion, this is the most delicious takoyaki in Kyoto. Located in front of Shichijo Station, Takoyaki Nana-chan at Yamadera. On this day, I went for a drink with my drinking buddies in Kyoto! I wanted to drink a little more, so on the way home, we stopped by the takoyaki and smoked food shop Nana-chan at Shichijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. I have also uploaded a video, so please take a look if you are interested. As soon as I entered the store, it had a great atmosphere. Since I was drinking alone, I sat at the counter. The table seats in the back were quite crowded with customers. I ordered a highball for 500 yen and 8 pieces of takoyaki for 400 yen! Let's dig into the takoyaki (^^♪ The takoyaki had a very soft dough and the inside was very creamy and incredibly delicious! When it comes to takoyaki, it's associated with Osaka, but I was amazed that you can eat such delicious takoyaki in Kyoto! In my opinion, this might be the best takoyaki in Kyoto. I also ordered a side dish of cucumber kimchi for 200 yen, which was refreshing and just the right amount of spicy. I have become a big fan of this place, so I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal! ☆Basic Information☆ Address: 234 Shimohoritsumecho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Closed: Sundays, public holidays Business hours: 15:00-24:00 (Last order 23:30) Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ (Easy)

After a drinking party with colleagues at an upscale shopping district, I went to a casual izakaya to cheer up a junior. There are many reasons to drink. Cheap restaurants are popular among repeat customers, but even so, "routine" comes without notice. Eating edamame, having a rolled omelette, cheap sparkling wine in one hand, and shochu in the other... When I was young, I used to dive into new restaurants one after another. The place that I once felt was paradise becomes outdated with time. As you age, you may gain financial stability, but the time when you are not afraid of failures will eventually come to an end. "I just want to relax," people think. By immersing oneself in a sense of chaos, one can regain their "true self" as a person who is not that great. The smoked food at this restaurant is delicious. Plus, this place is originally a takoyaki shop. When you open the door, you will find many high-quality customers. The handwritten menu on the counter wall, laughter, chatting, and the TV playing in the background occasionally taking takoyaki orders - all elements of chaos are present. This is a place where people who are tired of wasting money at Kyoto izakayas gather. You can enjoy delicious food at a reasonable price. Highly recommended. Reference prices: Draft beer 500 yen, bottled beer 650 yen, 6 takoyaki balls 300 yen, 5 kinds of smoked food platter 1000 yen.

When I stayed in Kyoto, I visited this place on my way back. I went around 9 PM on a weekday. It is located along Shichijo Street. Inside the shop, there is also an izakaya where you can eat. I had a lively conversation with the person grilling the takoyaki. The takoyaki was 400 yen for 8 pieces. I bought 8 pieces each of the spicy sauce and sweet sauce to take home. The takoyaki was slightly large in size. It came with slightly longer toothpicks. The octopus was of medium size. There were no toppings like bonito flakes or seaweed. The taste of the takoyaki itself was good.

Just outside the 7th exit of Keihan Shichijo Station, there is a shop that looks like a takoyaki store from the outside, but inside it is actually an izakaya. They specialize in takoyaki and smoked dishes, but also offer various small dishes. They serve highballs, chu-hi, and Sapporo beer "Akaboshi". The smoked dishes are quite authentic, with about 5 types available at all times. They offer 3 or 5 item assortments, and are open from 5 pm. The takoyaki is also quite good, and the small dishes are tasty as well. It's a fun place to enjoy smoked dishes, small plates, and finish with takoyaki. Bon appétit!

Just outside Keihan Shichijo Station, there is a takoyaki shop on the corner of Kawabata Shichijo. Intrigued by the fact that they also offer smoked dishes, I made a detour before my errands. I had a bottle of beer and tried the smoked cheese and soft-boiled egg. The cheese was not the usual brown color, but gently smoked with a nice aroma. The soft-boiled egg was perfectly cooked and flavored, a great match with beer. Soon enough, the takoyaki arrived. You can choose between ponzu sauce, regular sauce, and spicy curry sauce for flavor. I started with the light ponzu sauce. Despite the amount of sauce, the takoyaki was still hot! The unique chewy texture of the batter was delicious. Lastly, I tried the spicy sauce, which was also very tasty. Both the smoked dishes and takoyaki were delicious. Thank you for the meal once again.

On January 7th, at the "Shichijo" station on the Keihan train line, just steps away from the station exit, there is a new takoyaki shop that caught the attention of the reviewer last summer. The shop seems to specialize in takoyaki and smoked dishes, with a cozy and rustic interior featuring a small counter and a few tables. The lunch menu offers a daily special, and the reviewer tried the "Chicken Vinegar Stew" which came with side dishes like grilled pumpkin and boiled egg. The reviewer found the portion size to be a bit small for a male customer, but overall thought the meal was decent for the price of 500 yen. The shop also offers a variety of smoked dishes and a selection of drinks, making it a potential spot for a casual meal or drinks in the evening. Overall, the reviewer suggests giving this spot a try if you're in the area near Shichijo station.

Tonight, I had takoyaki at "Nanachan" located at Nanajo Kawabata. It's a place where you can enjoy delicious takoyaki with a creamy filling while drinking. This shop offers various flavors of takoyaki such as "plain," "sweet," "spicy," "sweet curry," "spicy curry," and "ponzu," so I couldn't resist trying out different flavors and ended up ordering a lot. I got carried away and ordered extra green onions, which turned out to be quite overwhelming... If you get tired of takoyaki, they also have a good selection of snacks that go well with alcohol, especially the smoked items are elaborate and tasty. It's like an extension of a food stall, easy to enter and has a nice atmosphere.

I got off at Keihan Shichijo Station and found a pub on the corner of Kawabata Shichijo that specializes in takoyaki and smoked dishes. The interior of the restaurant has an old-fashioned machiya style with a counter and table seating. Since it was early and not crowded, I was able to use a table seat as a solo diner. I started with the usual takoyaki and beer, as it was still hot. Then, I decided to try their specialty smoked dish assortment for 700 yen. This was where my regret began. When the 700 yen plate arrived... I was shocked. Boiled eggs, cheese, and shishamo... that's it! I deeply regretted not ordering individual items. I had planned to pair the smoked dish with shochu, but I was foolish. Disappointed, I headed back to Shichijo Station.

There is a takoyaki and kunsai izakaya right near Keihan Shichijo Station, where I often go because they offer takeout as well. The takoyaki is large, fluffy, and hot, with 6 pieces for 300 yen, making it very cost-effective. They have various sauce options like sweet, spicy, sweet curry, spicy curry, and ponzu, and for an additional 50 yen, you can add cheese or green onions to change up the flavor. I have also visited the izakaya a few times, and while their homemade smoked dishes are delicious, they don't quite match the excitement of the takoyaki. The average budget for izakaya use depends on how many drinks you have, but if you only have one drink, it would be around 1500-2000 yen. They don't serve hearty meals, so it's not suitable for a full-on dining experience. This is my favorite takoyaki place. Number of visits: 30+

After leaving Shichijo Station, it was a 0-minute walk to the restaurant. While wandering around Kyoto on a business trip, I wasn't sure where the dining district near my accommodation was located. Well, I decided to just go to a takoyaki shop near the station. They also offered takeout, but I noticed there were counter seats inside, so I decided to eat there. (It seems like you have to order a drink if you eat inside.) The menu was displayed throughout the restaurant, so you can see what they offer before ordering. I decided to have a light drink and eat some takoyaki before heading back... It was a casual decision. I ordered a 6-piece takoyaki and a shochu highball. (They were already cooked, so the service was quick.) Let's dig in! ... Well, not really, but when I tried it... It was delicious! (Seriously, it was really delicious!) The outside was crispy and the inside was creamy. (The octopus pieces were small, so be careful not to burn your mouth if you eat them quickly.) Honestly, it was tastier than any takoyaki I've had before. Since the takoyaki was delicious, I decided to order more. I tried the recommended pork with yuzu pepper and sweet chicken. They were also delicious! Personally, I prefer a mild flavor, and the seasoning was perfect! Feeling confident, I ordered takoyaki with bonito flakes, since I had ordered takoyaki with ponzu sauce earlier. ... It was delicious. Honestly, I didn't need the ponzu sauce. (They also had sweet curry and spicy curry flavors.) The bonito flakes were enough! 12 takoyaki, pork with yuzu pepper, sweet chicken, and 2 highballs cost 2,100 yen... It's right in front of the station, 0 minutes away. I think the cost performance is extremely high. I wonder why this place has such low ratings... One possible reason could be the reserved owner. He seemed like a genuine cook. (Everyone has their own image, but he wasn't pushy.) I watched him work behind the counter, and he seemed very genuine. I think he might be shy. I will definitely visit again until the end of my business trip!