The Konamon Bar Rikyu — Restaurant in Osaka

Honestly when I read the one star reviews, I just find it ridiculous. My experience there was fantastic. This is the best ever tasting Takoyaki that I had. I bought 1 plate (there were 6-8 tako) to share with my partner and guess what? I bought another one more because it was delicious.

The comments from other reviews that said it was doughy. It wasn’t. Takoyaki is not supposed to be hard on the inside. That will be overcooked. It supposed to have a cooked but yet soupy silky texture in the middle.

And service was good. After you purchase your food, you will be given an electronic tag. When your food is ready, it will beep and you then proceed to collect your food. From there onwards, you pick your own sauces, etc. It’s self service. So, I’m not quite sure why others rate it as one star when it is self-service.

All in all, 5 star for this shop. I would frequent if I’m...

Konamon Bar Rikyu, located near Osaka Castle, is a great spot tucked away from the crowds for those looking to indulge in Osaka's famous street food, offering a unique combo set for diners torn between okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Even though the takoyaki was a little undercooked and the okonomiyaki wasn't the best I've had. The combination set is perfect for visitors who want to sample both without choosing one over the other. The restaurant features a condiments bar where guests can customize their dishes with bonito flakes, okonomiyaki sauce, and mayo to their liking. Additionally, self-service water is available, ensuring diners can enjoy their meal with ease. This combination of decent food and the ability to personalize your dish makes Konamon Bar Rikyu an alright spot for visitors exploring the area around...

Came to the Osaka Castle as we were wrapping up our wonderful vacation to Japan. And there was this little indoor mall kind of at the base of it. Inside was a little restaurant that sold the golden geese of Osaka cuisine, the Takoyaki and the Okonomiyaki.

We got an okonomiyaki. They usually come with a rich array of toppings and sauces. But this particular place had a topping bar, where you could completely customize what you put on top of yours. Very cool. I poured on a bit of bonito flakes and various sauces and we made a very good okonomiyaki.

It was delicious. Not exactly the same as getting it from street vendors, like you see on TV, but I was jonesing real bad and needed one ASAP. Not complaining. It...