From the entrance of Shogoin Monzeki, we headed north on Yoshida Higashidori and found ourselves at "Tako to Kentaro" for the first time! The place offers a wide variety of creatively named takoyaki dishes, making it hard to choose. This time, there were four of us, so we decided to share and ordered the Takoninejo, Takonashi Hotate, Tako Mentairenkon, and Tako Indian. The takoyaki here is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they are quite large and round. They also offer a "B set meal" which comes with takoyaki, rice with toppings, and salad, which also caught our attention. The winter limited edition Tako Fondue sounds intriguing as well. Congratulations on their 10th anniversary on September 17, 2020.

Recently, I had a strong craving for takoyaki and was searching for a nearby place to satisfy it. I came across this shop and discovered that they offer takoyaki for takeout. I had a hard time choosing from the many options, but ended up ordering the classic Kujo-style takoyaki and the "teritama" takoyaki. Both were soft and gooey inside, with one being slightly larger in size. The Kujo-style takoyaki had plenty of green onions on top, giving it a light flavor. The "teritama" takoyaki was topped generously with mayo-mixed boiled egg, creating a mild and creamy taste when combined with the sauce. My favorite was the "teritama" takoyaki. They have many other mysterious menu items with unclear ingredients and toppings. I heard they also serve lunch, so I definitely want to visit again!

-Takoyaki is usually delicious -There are also many unique variations -It might stand out too much if it gets crowded because it's so local

A tidy takoyaki restaurant with 10 counter seats. Surprised by the variety of options. They offer many unique variations.

The takoyaki was delicious!

Delicious memories of asparagus okonomiyaki! Udon is tasty.

Hello, this is Average (^_^). First of all, on Thursday, I had an early finish so I decided to go somewhere and ended up at "Cheka" in Okazaki, known for its highly rated shaved ice. I've been trying different shaved ice places this year, and last week I went to "Amami Dokoro Akachaya" in Hyogo Prefecture, which was ranked number one in the shaved ice category on Tabelog. Unfortunately, when I went on a Sunday at the end of May, there was no line even at 3 pm, but when I entered the shop, I found out that they only start serving shaved ice from the end of June. So, this time, I made sure to call ahead to "Cheka" and check their hours on Tabelog before going. I took a taxi to the shop as it was a bit far from the station and the timing was tight. It's not something I usually do, but I had to make sure I didn't make the same mistake twice. When I arrived at the shop at 6:35 pm (they close at 7 pm), I was told that they had already finished serving shaved ice. I felt frozen, just like the ice, but I accepted it and left the shop. To warm my heart, I decided to have some takoyaki at "Tako to Kentaro" nearby. The shop was located in a residential area not frequented by tourists, and I was a bit worried if they were still in business since the latest review on Tabelog was about six months old. Luckily, they were open and I found a couple of regular customers inside enjoying their takoyaki. I ordered the recommended items by a Tabelog reviewer, "Takopoteto" and "Takotororo". The takoyaki was made fresh after I placed my order, and the combination of octopus and potato salad in "Takopoteto" was surprisingly delicious. The takoyaki itself had a nice texture with a fluffy interior. The "Takotororo" was a special menu item with grated yam, raw egg, and soy sauce on top of plain takoyaki. It was good, but lacked the unity of flavors compared to "Takopoteto". Overall, it was a satisfying meal and I would recommend trying it out. They also had some hidden menu items that seemed intriguing.

Located on Yoshida Higashi Street, one street east of Tohjo Street, is a takoyaki shop where you can leisurely enjoy takoyaki at a beautiful counter. With a diverse menu and made-to-order takoyaki, it may take a bit of time, but you can nibble on free takoyaki skewers while you wait. There are 32 unique takoyaki flavors, and after visiting monthly for a year, I finally conquered them all on December 13, 2015! Here are my top 12 recommendations: [Grand Champion] - Takopotato: Takoyaki and potato salad make a surprising best match - Takotororo: Takoyaki topped with grated yam in a bowl is a brilliant idea [Ozeki] - Takotoma: The acidity of tomatoes adds a nice touch - Takoteritama: Plenty of egg salad with sweet teriyaki sauce is a great match [Komusubi] - Takoumbo: The pickled radish changes the flavor in an unexpected way - Takofondue: A bit pricey but worth it for the generous cheese [Maegashira] - Takoumesan: The sourness of plum paste works well - Takora: Eating it with chili oil is a perfect match - Takochizu: A duo of powdered cheese and crispy cheese Additionally, two new flavors were added on December 13, 2015: - Takosoup (winter limited): A hearty onion soup with takoyaki - Takofondue (winter limited): Cheese fondue served with takoyaki The menu includes classic takoyaki, takokujyo with plenty of green onions, takopotato with potato salad, takora with chili oil, takoumesan with plum paste, takonyou with natto, takotororo with grated yam, takooroshi with grated radish, takosakado with quail eggs, and more. Enjoy the hot takoyaki fresh off the grill!

I wanted to eat takoyaki, so I searched on Tabelog and found this place, so I visited on my way back from Heian Jingu Shrine. For dinner, I wanted to eat takoyaki at the hotel, so I got two items to take out here: Takokyo and Takoteritama. Since it was a takeout to the hotel, it was a shame that it got cold, but it was still delicious even when cold. Takokyo had plenty of Kyoto leeks on top, and Takoteritama had plenty of egg. Both went well with takoyaki and were delicious. I would like to eat them warm in the shop next time.

On this day, we decided to visit a takoyaki shop that we stumbled upon in this area before. We parked our car at a nearby coin parking lot and went in with my wife. The menu had a wide variety of takoyaki options listed. I chose Takoyaki Isober (460 yen) and my wife chose Takoyaki Yonjun (470 yen) because she likes Korean dramas. The takoyaki were made from scratch, so it took a bit of time. They were made by cooking half, adding the filling, then placing the other half on top to form a ball. Each takoyaki was quite large. Takoyaki Isober had soy sauce dressing, shredded nori, and mochi inside, which was delicious, but it didn't have a strong takoyaki flavor. Takoyaki Yonjun had kimchi inside as expected, with gochujang on the side. It was a bit spicy for me, but my wife thought it was just right, especially when dipped in gochujang. Overall, the takoyaki didn't have a strong takoyaki taste, but they were still enjoyable. It might be fun to go with a group and try different varieties, although the shop only had a counter and might not accommodate large groups. They also offered side dishes and set meals, so it could be a good option for lunch or dinner. I look forward to going back with someone else next time!

Today, my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and I had dinner together. We decided on takoyaki, a dish that can be eaten quickly. This was my second time visiting this takoyaki shop, which only has a counter but was full of customers, including students, families, and pairs of women. Despite the common image of takoyaki shops being a bit dirty, this place was clean. We tried various types of takoyaki, including takoyaki with grated yam, takoyaki with mochi inside, takoyaki with lotus root and spicy cod roe, takoyaki with cheese, takoyaki with yuzu ponzu sauce, takoyaki with miso sauce, and takoyaki with plenty of Kujyo green onions on top. Each order came with six large pieces. It took a bit of time for the takoyaki to be ready, but they were light and delicious. I recommend trying the ones with grated yam and mochi inside. If you ever feel like having a leisurely takoyaki meal, I highly recommend this place. They also offer takoyaki set meals.

This is a new takoyaki shop that opened about half a year ago in Seigoin. The interior is bright and clean with white and light wood tones, making it welcoming for even solo female customers. What's great about this place is the wide variety of takoyaki flavors, probably over 20 kinds. There are unique flavors like Takora (takoyaki with cabbage, spicy oil, and mayo), Takopotato (with potato salad), cheese, Takoisobe, and more. The takoyaki itself is fluffy and creamy, with a nice chewy texture from the fresh octopus used. The owner and the friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere, and the customers range from students to older individuals. Takeout is also available. The location may be a bit tricky to find, but it's near Kinrin Elementary School. I highly recommend checking it out!

Tako and Kentarou-san bought takoyaki to go (*^^*)☆☆ There were a lot of unique menu options, so we had a hard time deciding what to order haha. After much deliberation, we ended up ordering the normal takoyaki, tako-iso mochi, and mentai renkon. It took quite a while for the order to be ready (>_<) It's a good idea to call ahead to place your order for takeout♪ We brought the food home and tried it out! ☆Normal☆ The takoyaki was big and full of volume! The sauce was lightly sweet, and the batter was soft! It was delicious (^-^) ☆Tako-Iso Mochi☆ There was mochi inside the takoyaki, so it was very filling! The sauce was soy-based, giving it a Japanese flavor☆ However, the mochi was the main focus, so it didn't feel much like takoyaki (^^;) ☆Mentai Renkon☆ Mentai sauce with crunchy lotus root! The lotus root was crispy and delicious (*^^*) It's unique and probably not something you can find elsewhere. It would have been even better if the mentai sauce flavor was stronger. Overall, we tried three different takoyaki, but the normal takoyaki was the best (*^^*) However, you can try various unique takoyaki here, so it's worth a visit☆

Kyoto is famous for its local major stores that use oil to make the outside crispy, but this place specializes in a creamy inside rather than a crispy outside. I prefer this style. They cook very carefully. The dough has a good taste, the inside is creamy and delicious, and the octopus is firm. There are various flavor variations and a rich menu. They also offer set meals. The customers are mainly Kyoto University students and locals, giving a sense of being loved by the local community. The atmosphere is cozy. I like the clean interior without the greasiness typical of takoyaki shops.

*This is a review written some time after the visit. [First visit: April 2012] I had noticed this shop next to "log" when I visited there before. It is a new shop with about 10 counter seats from the outside, and it's interesting that they are solely focused on takoyaki. While it may be difficult to have takoyaki as a regular lunch or dinner, I had been waiting for an opportunity to visit. It seems that takeout is also possible, but I decided to visit on a weekend afternoon. The shop is run by a man who appears to be the owner. I'm not sure if this person is the "Kentaro" mentioned in the shop's name. Perhaps because I was a first-time customer, he responded somewhat reservedly and seemed a bit shy. The menu on the counter includes not only classic takoyaki but also over 20 original varieties. Some have creative names, making it impossible to fully grasp what kind of takoyaki they are just by their names. ○ Takokujyo (8 pieces, 500 yen) It comes on a wooden stand, similar to sushi geta. The takoyaki dough is soft on the outside and gooey inside. "Kujyo" refers to Japanese leeks, which are placed on top of the finished takoyaki in a "negi-daku" style. You can enjoy the crispy texture and unique aroma of fresh leeks. ○ Takotoma (6 pieces, 450 yen) It contains cherry tomatoes inside the takoyaki. The size of the tomato inside the takoyaki is large, and the owner carefully rolls it while moving the pick, saying, "It requires technique." The umami and acidity of the heated tomato remind you of tomato sauce. The owner seems to enjoy creating variations through the fillings and toppings of small round takoyaki. Whether you enjoy the expected flavors or find the unexpected ones intriguing, it's all part of the experience. They are open all day and even late at night, making it convenient for customers to visit.

The restaurant opened in September of Heisei 22, with a small seating of 10 at the counter. It feels more like an izakaya. Surprisingly, despite the many elderly people in the neighborhood, there are also many young customers at night. Takoyaki is all-you-can-eat for free at the counter, making you feel like you got a good deal. There are over 22 types of takoyaki, with about 4 different sauces available. The menu is constantly changing and there are many varieties. The normal takoyaki is 6 for 400 yen, while the special ones are 6 for 500 yen. This time, I had the set meal for 800 yen, which includes a salad, takoyaki rice (large, medium, small), takoyaki soup, and 6 takoyaki (choose from 4 sauces). The takoyaki was quite soft, not my favorite, but still interesting. The manager was friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Strangely, the water in the restroom sink was not working, but if it gets fixed, the meal would be free... A mysterious restaurant indeed.