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Exploring new frontiers that will lead Osaka’s takoyaki world! He will introduce Tamaya, a takoyaki specialty restaurant that has been featured in the Michelin Guide’s “Bib Gourmand” (high-quality food that satisfies more than its price) for three years in a row, and is famous for its takoyaki made with lobster soup stock.
Tamaya is a takoyaki specialty restaurant that is popular for its exquisite soup stock made with lobster, created by the owner who has a background in French cuisine. It has been featured in many media outlets, and is a famous takoyaki restaurant that was featured in the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Tamaya’s takoyaki has a completely different flavor than any of the many takoyaki restaurants in Osaka. It has a very distinctive flavor and aroma, and is a creative dish that goes beyond takoyaki, a new state of takoyaki. This expression suits you very well.
Tamaya’s takoyaki uses soup stock made from lobster, seafood, vegetables, fruits, chicken bones, pork bones, etc.
In particular, the sensation of the flavor of the lobster filling your mouth is a truly new experience.
Chewy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Once you put it in your mouth, the soup will overflow and it will be very juicy. The flavor of the lobster there is very rich. The umami flavors of seafood, vegetables, chicken bones, and pork bones that complement this takoyaki take it to the next level.
Takoyaki was originally eaten as a snack, but it has now become a type of creative cuisine. I feel a new state of takoyaki.
Tamaya’s takoyaki mainly comes in two types of takoyaki (regular takoyaki and Akashiyaki-style takoyaki enjoyed with dashi soup) and seven types of sauces (there is also “unglazed(Suyaki, japanese: 素焼き)” takoyaki without sauce).
On this visit, I had it with the most popular and recommended rock salt mayonnaise, but it would be delicious with any sauce.
If you want to try a variety of sauces at once, we recommend the Tamaya Zanmai. where you can try all kinds of sauces.
| Takoyaki (1 type of sauce) 7 pieces | 480 yen |
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| Takoyaki (1 type of sauce) 10 pieces | 650 yen |
| Takoyaki (1 type of sauce) 24 pieces | 1500 yen |
| Takoyaki (2 types of sauce) 12 pieces (6 pieces x 2 types) | 840 yen |
| Takoyaki (4 types of sauce) 16 pieces (4 pieces x 4 types) | 1200 yen |
| Tamaya Zanmai 8 takoyaki (1 unglazed + 7 kinds of sauce) | 750 yen |
| Dashi soup takoyaki (Akashiyaki style) | 750 yen |
*In addition to takoyaki, there are other menu items such as yakisoba and okonomiyaki.
Tamaya currently has two stores in Osaka city.
This time I visited the tenroku main store. It is a 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station on the Tanimachi Subway Line.
Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station Exit 2
After exiting Exit 2, go straight east on Miyakojima Dori.
Arrived at Tamaya main store.
The main store has a compact structure.
The explanation panels about the products lined up in a crowded space make you feel the passion for takoyaki.
Payment can only be made by cash and QA code payment (PayPay, LINE Pay); credit card payments are not supported.
The takoyaki are grilled at the store, so you can watch the cooking process.
The main store has an eat-in space where you can eat the takoyaki you have purchased inside the store.
In addition to counter seats, there is also one table seat (for 4 people).
Even in the summer, the air conditioner and fan are running, so you can stay cool.
Water is self-service.
Alcohol and soft drinks are also sold at the eat-in space.
| Beer: Super Dry Can | 350 yen |
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| Beer: Premium Malts Can | 380 yen |
| Beer: Super Dry Medium Bottle | 500 yen |
| Chu Hai: Freezing Lemon | 330 yen |
| Chuhai: Horoyoi (plum) | 330 yen |
| Highball | 380 yen |
| Non-alcoholic beer can | 300 yen |
| Coca-Cola | 150 yen |
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| Mitsuya Cider | 150 yen |
| Orange juice | 150 yen |
| Black Oolong Tea | 250 yen |
He simmers carefully selected ingredients over a period of three days, and then bakes them using a dashi stock that brings out plenty of umami ingredients.His takoyaki goes beyond the realm of takoyaki.
The most delicious way to eat it is freshly made, but Tamaya’s takoyaki is also delicious even when it’s cold. Even if it gets a little cold when you take it out, you can still enjoy its deliciousness without heating it up.
Tamaya’s takoyaki, made with the ultimate soup stock full of flavor, has a unique taste that is different from any other Osaka takoyaki. This is a creative dish that has evolved beyond takoyaki. Please try our new takoyaki with the rich flavor of lobster.
