Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan｜たこ八や

A cute little takoyaki shop I visited looking for a good experience after an abysmal failure at Gindako. The takoyaki were premade, but still warm to the touch. 5 stars for the mayo menta topping and the conversation. I definitely recommend this place, but it's best suited for takeaway.

This takoyaki is an authentic takoyaki with delicious batter. It has an exquisite, comforting texture, and the soup stock is very effective. When I visited, many people ordered the monthly variety, but this time I chose takosen. The recommended way to eat the rice crackers is to wait until the rice crackers are soft before eating. It's definitely delicious and filling, making it perfect for a snack. By the way, in addition to the monthly takoyaki, the unglazed takoyaki is also popular.

This is a Kansai-style takoyaki restaurant. A sign was posted at the store stating that the store was scheduled to open on April 11, 2021. In addition, flyers were distributed to each house in the local area. It's on my way from the nearest station to my house, so I'd like to try it when it opens. From a notice posted on a storefront on the night of April 15th. Business hours have been changed to a two-part system. From 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00. The product appears to be sold in three types: sauce, dashi soy sauce, and plain. When I passed by the store on the evening of April 16th, I saw that the product list had been updated. Bisque grilled, sauce 400 yen each Green onion soy sauce, mentai mayo 500 yen each Each pack contains 6 pieces At the bottom left of the product list, I found a sign saying that the specialty of our takoyaki is the dough. I want to try it soon :-). I finally visited the store for the first time on the evening of May 3rd. The bright and clean interior of the store was impressive. Inside the store, there is a counter for order reception and product delivery, and a space to wait for the baked goods to be baked.The walls are decorated with displays about the store's menu and specialty ingredients. You can see the takoyaki kitchen through the glass from the Koshu Kaido sidewalk, but it appears that orders are taken and product delivery takes place inside the store. There is probably outdoor seating for eating (umbrellas + tables, simple seats) near the store entrance. Since my house is nearby, I ordered ``mentai mayo'' and ``green onion soup and soy sauce,'' which were requested by my family and pig children, and took them out.