Takofuku

At Takofuku, the takoyaki is crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Diners who have eaten it fresh from the griddle or taken it away have praised the contrast in textures. The menu describes the classic as crisp outside and soft inside, but the appeal extends to inventive griddled bites without octopus, too. You can stick with the familiar or try a different filling, depending on your preference. One note: for the time being, the menu is limited to takoyaki on Mondays and Tuesdays, except public holidays.

Poteyaki combines potato with cheese, bacon and mayonnaise. Mashuyaki is made with mushrooms and sliced onion, alongside cheese, bacon and mayonnaise. The menu describes Poteyaki as a hearty combination of potato and cheese, and Mashuyaki as having a pizza-like flavour. Diners who have tried both say they are crisp on the outside, with a soft, gratin-like texture inside. Some have particularly enjoyed Mashuyaki for its pizza- or gratin-like taste. If you’re looking for something different from takoyaki, it’s a good one to try.

The listed price for takoyaki, Poteyaki and Mashuyaki is 1 pieces for 70 yen. The daily special costs 1 pieces for 80 yen; call to find out what it is. The special is cooked to order, so it may take some time. Ordering by phone after deciding which varieties you’d like may make it easier to choose. One reviewer ordered 1 pieces of each kind to try several varieties. Being able to sample a few at a time is a welcome option for first-time visitors, whether you stick to takoyaki or add Poteyaki or Mashuyaki.

Several diners report taking their food away, and some say they called ahead to order and collect it. If you’d like to enjoy it fresh from the griddle, ordering by phone in advance is another option. Takeaway is listed as available, and seating and terrace seating are also mentioned; check ahead if you’re considering dining in.