I felt like having some good takoyaki since I’m in Osaka, and what better way to enjoy it than with some alcoholic drinks? Acchichi Honpo (あっちち本舗) was the perfect choice for me! Acchichi Honpo has four branches in Osaka, and this time, I visited the Tsutenkaku branch. The shop has a spacious seating area and offers alcoholic beverages.
Unlike most takoyaki shops, which often don’t have much seating space, this branch offers about 10 counter seats. However, if you want to eat at the shop, you must order at least one takoyaki per person.
By the way, Tobita Shinchi branch and Kidu Market branch are larger, so if you prefer a more comfortable place to eat and drink, those branches might be better choices.
The price for takoyaki is 600 yen, which is a bit on the expensive side. But it’s fine when enjoying it in the shop with some drinks. You can choose from 9 different flavor options: sauce, sauce and mayonnaise, soy sauce, soy sauce and mayonnaise, salt, salt and mayonnaise, ponzu, ponzu and mayonnaise, or no seasoning.
As for drinks, if you order non-alcoholic beverages with your takoyaki, you get a 100 yen discount. I do wish they offered a similar discount for alcoholic drinks!
When you arrive, you’ll have to wait in line to place your order, whether you’re eating in or take away. It’s not worth securing a seat beforehand since it takes a while to prepare the takoyaki. There’s only one chef cooking, so the wait can be long.
After paying, the staff will give you a number. There’s a seating area outside where you can wait. I waited quite a while before my order was ready.
Once my order was ready, the staff brought my highball and takoyaki to the table. I enjoyed them slowly. Since many people order to-go, the eating space was always available.
This is the takoyaki with soy sauce and mayonnaise. It was served with gari (vinegared ginger) on the side. The takoyaki was soft, not crispy, but each piece had springy octopus inside. The octopus was fresh, and could even be eaten as sashimi. The soy sauce and green onion provided a refreshing flavor, while the thick mayonnaise added a rich taste. Although it got cold as I took my time enjoying it with my highball, it was still delicious.
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