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When you think of Osaka, you think of takoyaki! Among the many famous takoyaki spots, “Yamachan” stands out. This beloved shop, loved by both locals and tourists, has been featured in the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years.
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. One bite, and a stew-like creamy broth spreads throughout your mouth. It’s so delicious that you’ll want to shout, “This is the taste of Osaka!”
If you’re visiting the Abeno and Tennoji areas, this is a must-visit gourmet spot. It’s well worth braving the line to experience it. Let’s dive into the charm of “Yamachan,” a representative of Osaka’s food culture!
“Yamachan” is a long-established takoyaki shop founded in 1988. It was featured in the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017, and 2018 (Bib Gourmand) and is a popular takoyaki specialty shop that always has a line.
Yamachan’s takoyaki is crispy on the outside and creamy inside!
One bite, and the creamy broth spreads throughout your mouth. It’s like eating stew.
This is a classic takoyaki in a good way. The creamy broth is really delicious. You can understand why they have a plain option.
The ingredients are simple: just octopus and green onions. “Takoyaki to savor the broth” is precisely what Yamachan’s takoyaki is. It’s so delicious that you’ll want to take bite after bite.
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 pieces | 720 yen |
| 10 pieces | 870 yen |
| 12 pieces | 1020 yen |
Yamachan’s takoyaki offers 7 different sauce options.
| Sauce | Details |
|---|---|
| Best | Plain, no sauce |
| Young | Sauce and mayonnaise |
| Young B | Soy sauce and mayonnaise |
| Regular | Sauce and aonori (seaweed) |
| Spicy | Soy sauce and aonori |
| Sesame Oil & Salt | With green onions |
| Salted Sauce | With mayonnaise |
| Owner's Best | Salt only |
The main store is a street-level shop with no eat-in space. However, there is a nearby shopping mall, Hoop, where you can enjoy your takoyaki on one of the benches. It takes about 30 seconds to walk to the Hoop Plaza.
Additionally, there is a second branch just 50 meters away from the main store. This branch has an eat-in space where you can enjoy your takoyaki at your leisure. In that case, it’s better to go to the second branch to purchase your takoyaki.
On a sunny day, it’s fun to eat at the Hoop Plaza, where you can enjoy the open atmosphere. On hot days, the second branch offers a cool, air-conditioned eat-in space where you can enjoy Yamachan’s takoyaki in comfort.
Yamachan’s takoyaki is known for its crispy exterior and creamy, melty interior. The secret to its deliciousness lies in the batter, made with a special broth that blends chicken bones, kelp, bonito, and more than 10 types of seasonal vegetables and fruits. Skilled craftsmen cook it on a thick, custom-made iron plate, bringing out the best flavor of the batter. It’s so good that you can enjoy it without any sauce.
The store is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Abenobashi Station, right at the foot of Abeno Harukas.
Once you try it, you’ll be hooked on the creaminess! Be sure to try Yamachan’s takoyaki.
