I visited to create the top 10 ranking of takoyaki in Kyoto Prefecture. Thank you for your cooperation. Jumbo takoyaki with 8 pieces costs 500 yen. A packet of mayonnaise is 10 yen. It is located very close to the bus stop Shimotorida-cho, and is right next to the local sauce maker "Hirota Sauce." There is no seating inside the shop, but you can sit on the round stools placed outside to eat. When you open the lid, you will see a perfectly round jumbo takoyaki soaked in dark sauce. It is very impactful! It is heavy and difficult to pick up with a toothpick, so chopsticks are provided. You can add the mayonnaise that is sold separately. Inside, there is chewy octopus and cabbage that you can't really feel the texture of. The outside is crispy while the inside is creamy, with a thick Kyoto-style broth. You can faintly taste the umami of the octopus and the sweetness of the cabbage, it's really delicious! The generous amount of sauce is sweet and even though there is a lot of it, it's not spicy at all, it's exquisite. The set with squid balls and "shigureyaki" (pork ball the size of a dorayaki) is very economical and will definitely fill you up. This is Suzuya that captures the stomachs of the locals. For more details, please watch the video. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 18:00. In addition to Suzuya, you can check out other takoyaki shops in Kyoto Prefecture from the link below. What kind of takoyaki do people in Kyoto love? What do people in Kyoto put in their takoyaki? Unique takoyaki that doesn't lose to Osaka are appearing one after another! - Takonaki Channel (YouTube) "Kyoto Prefecture Takoyaki Ranking (2023 Autumn Leaves Edition)" https://youtu.be/Eps9o4m1tII?si=Lnx489y6DHT-8utH

During my student days, I fell seriously ill and was bedridden for several months in the freezing cold of Kyoto. Looking back now, I think I should have been hospitalized, but at the time I had no such luxury and didn't even consider it. Initially, no hospital could figure out the cause of my illness, and my condition only worsened. Seeing my desperate situation, a dear friend named Higashiyama took me to a specialist in neurology. The doctor said, "Your illness cannot be diagnosed by a local doctor. I can understand it because I am a specialist." I was saved. Once my condition stabilized, I would walk unsteadily along the wall to the hospital located at Kitaoji Horikawa, taking the city bus. In the waiting room, an instrumental version of "You can have me anytime" (Twilight Highway) played. Every time, I would receive injections of medication into my facial nerves, in many places. It felt like it would never end. The pain of the deeply inserted needle... Afterwards, I would always buy jumbo takoyaki from a nearby shop. The taste. That bonito flakes. My body couldn't handle most things (eating out would usually make me vomit), but it was truly delicious. In my hazy state, I couldn't remember the name of the shop, but I heard it's still in business. I want to go there again before I die.

A takoyaki shop in Kyoto that specializes in takeout. They also offer other items like squid balls and set menus. The surface of the takoyaki is more fluffy than crispy, and the octopus pieces are large and satisfying. I hope this kind of casual and affordable shop continues to thrive. I want to try their squid balls next time.

Suzuya, located on Horikawa Kitaoji Street, reopened after renovation! On this particular day, they were offering a special deal where you could get a set of 8 jumbo takoyaki and shigure-yaki for only 500 yen... Unbelievable! The takoyaki was big and juicy, with a rich sauce and a large piece of octopus inside. The shigure-yaki was similar to okonomiyaki with cabbage and other ingredients. The portion was so generous that I couldn't finish it all myself and ended up sharing with my partner. The quality was not compromised despite being a special offer! The cost performance is off the charts. As we enter the cold season, I will definitely be visiting again.

Due to the coronavirus situation, it's difficult to eat out, but I was getting tired of home-cooked meals, so I decided to buy takoyaki from this place. I often visit a takoyaki shop nearby, but I also come here about once a month. This time, I bought the B set with ikayaki for 700 yen and takoyaki for 500 yen. It was dinner for me, so I enjoyed it with a beer at home. The takoyaki had a great taste with plenty of sauce and a big piece of octopus inside. It's a standard Kyoto-style takoyaki with cabbage, which I like. The ikayaki was my first time trying it, and it had a generous amount of squid and a nice touch with the egg. The sauce was the same as the takoyaki sauce. Even though there are other options nearby, this place is always a good choice. The restaurant was not crowded, probably due to the impact of the coronavirus on the food industry.

On Saturday at 12:30, I purchased from a customer who was a bit scattered but the turnover was very fast! I came here because a friend recommended it as "very delicious"! I don't come to this area often, so I was a little nervous. There were already a large number of takoyaki finished on the hot plate! There were also interesting menu items! I bought the "Shigure-yaki" A set for 700 yen tax included, which includes 2 pieces of Shigure-yaki and 8 jumbo takoyaki. I also bought 8 jumbo takoyaki for 500 yen tax included, totaling 1200 yen tax included. I returned to my car, parked in the parking lot so it wouldn't get in the way, and enjoyed the hot food! They were really big! The takoyaki itself was also big! It had cabbage in it, like okonomiyaki! It was delicious! The Shigure-yaki was also good! It was like takoyaki without octopus, with a slice of pork on top! This was also delicious! I think the sauce was good. They also sold sauce separately. Thank you for the meal.

"Suzuya" in Murasakino, which is open even on New Year's Day, is a takeout-only shop specializing in takoyaki and grilled squid. It's popular with people of all ages and perfect for a quick snack. They are open from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and they close once they sell out. Takoyaki and grilled squid have become a trademark of Osaka and are now popular nationwide. I first tried them at Hankyu Department Store in Umeda, Osaka, and was hooked. Also, the takoyaki from a famous shop near Ebisu Bridge left a lasting impression. The takoyaki in Kyoto has a softer texture that I've been familiar with since childhood. They always have large pieces of octopus cut into big chunks. The boiled octopus has just the right firmness and elasticity. The slightly sweet sauce is loved by everyone, and some people like to add mayonnaise. Plenty of bonito flakes and nori seaweed are used as toppings. The grilled squid is made by cooking eggs and squid together like okonomiyaki, folding it in half, and coating it generously with sweet sauce. The abundance of squid is the highlight. It goes well with green tea or beer.

Due to the approaching Typhoon No. 24, the clinic has decided to close for the day. With some free time in the afternoon, I thought, "I want to eat takoyaki!" So, I went to buy a big takoyaki. This place has been known for delicious takoyaki for a long time! I am very satisfied!

The source is sweet and savory, the large takoyaki balls are 8 for 500 yen. The outside is crispy while the inside is soft, and the octopus pieces are surprisingly small.

8 pieces for 500 yen. No mayonnaise. Sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce. Chewy and large grains. Delicious takoyaki. Next is grilled squid.

The octopus is large and delicious! The fluffy and melty takoyaki is so tasty!

The mini okonomiyaki and takoyaki are a bit on the sweet side, but they are delicious. The takoyaki had quite a large piece of octopus inside. I always forget to take a photo. This time, I had already eaten one before I remembered.