Yama-chan Takoyaki at Go Umeda
Location: 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0017, Japan
HEP FIVE
Takoyaki octopus ball stall at HEP FIVE
Takoyaki octopus ball stall at HEP FIVE
Yama-chan Takoyaki is a takoyaki vendor located on the ground floor of HEP FIVE in Umeda, part of the Osaka Umeda Takoyaki Market. The stall serves crispy outside, soft inside octopus balls made with dashi batter and special sauce. A three-flavour sampler is a popular choice for visitors who want to try different seasonings. It is a casual street-food style stop near Umeda Station.Operating Hours
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I Y
A hot, thick broth with a fragrant sesame oil aroma. The green onions weren't necessary.
RK
When I mentioned I wanted to eat takoyaki in Osaka, a foodie friend introduced me to the Osaka Takoyaki Market!
K Y
Speaking of Osaka takoyaki, Yamachan is one of my personal favorites and I've eaten there many times in Tennoji. Now, this shop has opened at the OSKA Takoyaki Market in front of Umeda HEP.
AM
After arriving at Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen, I took the train to Umeda! This takoyaki shop was located on the first floor (outside) of a shopping mall a few minutes' walk from Umeda Station.
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Yama-chan Takoyaki
Yama Chan & Takoyaki Market storefront
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Yama Chan Shop Front
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Abeno Takoyaki Yama Chan
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Takoyaki Market and Pulpo Bar
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Yama Chan Takoyaki Shop Front
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Tama Doya Shop Front
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TAKOYAKI MARKET
Exterior of Takoyaki Market storefront with visible signage, entrance steps, and decorative elements including a takoyaki tower display.
Takoyaki Market Exterior with Decorative Takayaki Display
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Yama Chan Takoyaki Market
A storefront of Yama Chan Takoyaki Market, featuring a blue and red facade with visible signage. The shop has a menu board displaying various takoyaki items. Construction ladders and green traffic cones are placed in front of the entrance.
Osaka Takoyaki Market
Exterior of Osaka Takoyaki Market storefront with illuminated signage, order counter, and promotional posters.
Abeno Takoyaki Yama Chan
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Yama Chan Abeno Takoyaki
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Yama Chan Shop Front
A shop front featuring a digital menu board displaying food items and prices, with visible signage including 'Uber Eats' and Japanese text advertising 'secret soup'. The interior shows stainless steel kitchen equipment and cooking areas.
Abeno Yama Storefront
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Yama Chan Shop Front
The image shows the exterior of a shop named Yama Chan, featuring illuminated signage with Japanese and English text. There are multiple screens displaying food items above the entrance. Yellow lanterns hang from the ceiling inside, adding to the ambiance. A menu board is visible on the right side, showcasing various dishes.
Takahito with toppings
A plate of takahito (deep-fried fish cakes) topped with shredded cabbage, green onions, and a drizzle of mayonnaise sauce.
Creamy Seafood Dish with Tater Tots
Close-up of a creamy seafood dish featuring chunks of fish or shrimp, tater tots, and green onions in a rich sauce.
Takoyaki Set
A black plastic tray containing four compartments of takoyaki balls, each with different toppings and sauces.
Fried Dumplings on Wooden Plate
A close-up photo of six golden-brown fried dumplings arranged neatly on a light wooden plate. The dumplings appear crispy with visible seasoning sprinkled on top, likely salt or pepper. They are placed in a shallow, boat-shaped dish that rests on a white napkin atop a dark wooden table surface.
Interior of a cozy café with Parisian theme
The image shows the interior of a warmly lit café or restaurant. On the left, there is a long red tufted leather booth seating along a wall adorned with large framed artwork depicting Parisian scenes at night. The ceiling features recessed lighting and a chandelier. In the center-right area, customers are seated at small round tables near a counter where staff appear to be working. A mirror reflects part of the room above the counter. To the right, shelves display green boxes (possibly tea or snacks), and stacks of white napkins or containers are visible on the counter surface. No menu boards or exterior signage are present.
Takoyaki Display
A large, golden takoyaki sculpture stands in front of a building with visible shop signs including 'TAKOYAKI' and '甲斐の湯'. The scene includes greenery around the base.
Kirin Soda Cups
Three clear plastic cups filled with different flavored sodas, each branded with the Kirin logo and 'Since 1889'. The left cup contains a pink soda with red fruit pieces, the middle has a yellow lemon-flavored drink with ice cubes, and the right holds a clear soda with ice.
Fried Meatballs with Scallions and Cracker
A white rectangular plate holds several golden-brown fried meatballs topped with chopped green scallions. Two thin, round crackers are placed on either side of the meatballs. The dish is presented on a light wooden table surface.
Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki Platter
A close-up of a Japanese food platter featuring okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) drizzled with mayonnaise, takoyaki (octopus balls), shredded cabbage topped with mayonnaise, and seaweed garnish. A price tag showing '250' is visible in the background.
Okonomiyaki with Toppings
A plate of okonomiyaki topped with mayonnaise and green onions, served on a wooden tray.
Okonomiyaki with Toppings
A plate of golden-brown okonomiyaki, each topped with a drizzle of creamy sauce and sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs, likely scallions or parsley. The dish is served on a white rectangular tray lined with parchment paper.
Takahito Okonomiyaki
A plate of takahito okonomiyaki, a Japanese street food consisting of savory pancakes made with flour and egg, served on a red ceramic dish.
Takahito Okonomiyaki in a Takeout Container
A hand holds an open white styrofoam container filled with Takahito Okonomiyaki, topped generously with chopped green onions and drizzled with mayonnaise. The background is slightly blurred but shows hints of other food items and possibly outdoor seating or market stalls.
Tako Yaki with Sauce Drizzle
A plate of golden-brown takoyaki balls drizzled with mayonnaise and ketchup, served on a white speckled dish atop a wooden table.
Takoyaki Platter
A square black tray with red compartments holds four pieces of takoyaki, each topped with different sauces and garnishes including mayonnaise, green sauce, and shredded seaweed.
Takeout food container with red label
A white styrofoam takeout container secured with a rubber band, featuring a red label with Japanese text and a QR code. The container is placed on a plastic bag atop a surface with a no-smoking symbol visible in the background.
Daimaiko Display Outside Storefront
A large decorative display of Daimaiko (dumpling-shaped pastries) arranged in a pyramid shape stands outside a commercial building with red brick facade and signage reading 'Yama' and 'MARKET'. In the foreground, there is greenery including tall grasses and purple flowers, along with a white spherical object on rocks. A person walks nearby on a tiled walkway.
Takoyaki with sauce and mayonnaise drizzle
A close-up photo of six golden-brown takoyaki balls arranged in a shallow paper tray. Each ball is topped with glossy brown sauce (takoyaki sauce) and white mayonnaise drizzled in zigzag patterns. The food sits on a dark wooden table surface, with a partially visible sign below the tray containing text in Chinese and Korean characters warning against bringing outside food.
Okonomiyaki with Toppings
A plate of okonomiyaki, a Japanese savory pancake, served on a red and black tray. The dish is topped with various ingredients including green onions, mayonnaise, seaweed, and different sauces.
Takoyaki Cooking Station
Interior view of a takoyaki shop kitchen showing staff preparing takoyaki on griddles. Stainless steel equipment, cooking trays with batter and balls, and branded uniforms visible.
Takoyaki Platter
A square red tray with black and gold rim, divided into four sections, each holding takoyaki balls. Top left section has green onions and mayonnaise drizzle. Top right section has takoyaki topped with sauce and nori strips. Bottom two sections have takoyaki with white sauce and green garnish.
Takoyaki Market Advertisement
A large poster on a wall inside a building, featuring the Takoyaki Market logo and an image of hands clinking glasses with beer and takoyaki balls.
Tartare Balls with Sauce Drizzle
A plate of golden-brown fried tartare balls, some plain and others drizzled with mayonnaise and green garnish.
YamaChan Staff Back View
Two staff members wearing white t-shirts with a blue octopus logo and Japanese text '大阪名物たこやき' (Osaka specialty takoyaki) are seen from behind, facing into the kitchen area of a restaurant.
Tako Yaki Platter
A square red and black plate containing six golden-brown takoyaki balls, each topped with different garnishes including mayonnaise drizzle, green onions, nori flakes, and matcha powder.
Takoyaki with Scallions
A plate of golden-brown takoyaki balls topped with fresh green scallions, served in a white rectangular container on a dark table surface.
Osaka Takoyaki Market
A tall, golden takoyaki sculpture stands prominently in an urban plaza under a cloudy sky. A red banner with Japanese text and English words like 'OSAKA' is attached to the sculpture. In the background, there are various signs including one for 'KARAOKE' and another for 'Yakitori'. People can be seen sitting at tables near the base of the sculpture.
Okonomiyaki with Toppings
A plate of golden-brown okonomiyaki balls topped with creamy white sauce and orange crumbled seasoning, served on a wooden leaf-shaped tray.
Takoyaki and Salad Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese bento-style meal featuring golden-brown takoyaki balls, some drizzled with pink sauce and topped with nori strips. Accompanying the takoyaki is a side salad consisting of shredded green vegetables (possibly cucumber or daikon) and what appears to be instant ramen noodles tossed in mayonnaise. The dish is served on a red rectangular plate with black-and-white striped edges.
Grilled Dumplings in Takeout Container
A close-up of golden-brown grilled dumplings arranged neatly in a white foam takeout container. The dumplings appear to be pan-fried with visible browning on the bottom, suggesting they are filled with savory ingredients like meat or vegetables. A hand is partially visible in the background, holding another takeout container.
Okonomiyaki or Takoyaki with Toppings
A close-up of six golden-brown fried balls, likely takoyaki or okonomiyaki, arranged in two rows on a white rectangular tray. The top three are drizzled with mayonnaise and dark sauce (likely soy or tare). The bottom three are glazed with a shiny brown sauce and sprinkled with green herbs (possibly parsley or scallions). The food appears freshly cooked and appetizing.
Okonomiyaki in Styrofoam Container
A close-up of two pieces of okonomiyaki served in a white styrofoam container, topped with green onions and mayonnaise.
Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki with Scallions
A hand holds two white takeout containers filled with Japanese street food. The top container contains takoyaki balls topped with a generous amount of sliced green scallions and drizzled sauce. The bottom container holds plain, golden-brown fried dough balls (takoyaki or similar). In the background, there is a display of more takoyaki on sticks, with some signage visible but not legible enough to identify specific business names.
Fried Okonomaki with Chopsticks
A close-up of a golden-brown fried okonomaki held by wooden chopsticks, resting on a white styrofoam tray alongside other similar items. A red cup is partially visible to the left, and small packets of condiments lie below.
Restaurant Interior with Decorative Wall Art
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or bar, featuring plush red tufted seating along the wall and small round tables in front. A large framed picture depicting a cityscape at night hangs above the seating area. The ceiling is adorned with recessed lighting and a chandelier. In the background, there is a mirror reflecting part of the room, including another person seated at a table. The overall ambiance suggests a cozy and elegant dining environment.
Dough Balls on a Plate
A white plate holds seven golden-brown, round dough balls dusted with sugar, resting on a light wooden surface.
Takoyaki with Scallions and Crispy Wafers
A plate of takoyaki balls topped with chopped scallions, served on a white tray flanked by two large crispy wafers.
Takoyaki on a tray
A square black tray with red compartments holds six pieces of takoyaki, Japanese street food balls made from dough and filled with octopus meat. Some are topped with mayonnaise and bonito flakes, while others have shredded cabbage or other toppings.
Yamachan Menu Board
A colorful menu board featuring various food items with prices and descriptions in Japanese, including sections labeled Special, Standard, Original, and Best Ajisho.
Modern Building Exterior with Glass Elevators and Metal Cladding
The image shows the exterior of a modern building featuring glass-enclosed elevators on the left side, metallic cladding panels covering most of the facade, and red accents at the bottom. A large stylized metal sculpture or sign is mounted on the wall. The sky is clear blue in the background.
KIRIN Alcohol & Soft Drink Menu
A printed menu page from KIRIN featuring alcohol and soft drink options, including draft beer, craft beer, chuhai (shochu highball), whiskey highballs, cocktails, and various soft drinks like coke float, tea lemon soda, and melon soda float.
Otaku Dango with Menu Board
A plate of green-topped fried balls (otaku dango) sits on a table in front of a vertical menu board displaying Japanese food items and prices.
Food and Cafe Directory Board
A framed directory board displaying various food items and cafes with photos, names in Japanese and English, and floor numbers.
Abeno Takoyaki Yama Chan Advertisement
A promotional poster featuring Abeno Takoyaki, a popular Japanese street food. The ad showcases golden-brown takoyaki balls with a dusting of sugar and lists various side dishes like gyoza and rice bowls. It also highlights Kirin Spring Valley beer options, including On the Cloud and Fudo 496.
Tokyo Disney Store Interior Display
Interior shot of a Tokyo Disney Store counter area featuring promotional materials and merchandise. Visible items include colorful metal tins with 'TOKYO DISNEY STORE' branding, menu boards displaying takoyaki sets and drinks like Karafuru Cream Soda, and Google Maps review QR codes.
TAKOYAKI MARKET™ Signboard
A promotional signboard displaying various takoyaki-related establishments and sponsors, including Kirin, Asahi, Suntory, Sapporo, Coca-Cola, and BETH. The board lists shop names in Japanese with some English translations, indicating an event or market theme centered around takoyaki.
TV Advertisement Sign
A clear acrylic signboard displaying a promotional advertisement featuring 'Keenmin Show' and 'Young B', showcasing a dessert with chocolate drizzle and mayonnaise sauce, alongside Japanese text promoting TV appearances.
Michelin Guide Soup Advertisement
A poster featuring a plate of gyoza and soup, highlighting the Michelin Guide award with three red cards labeled 'MICHELIN'. The text is in Japanese, emphasizing the unique taste of the dish.
Food items on trays with menu boards in background
A close-up view of food items on trays, including gyoza and shredded vegetables, with a menu board displaying drink options and other food items in the background.
Osaka Umeda Market Map and Ad
A large framed poster board displaying a map of the Osaka Umeda Market, showing various food stalls with names like 'Yokan', 'Toro', 'Katsu', 'Miso', and 'Sushi'. The top section features promotional banners for each stall with images of their dishes. Below is a detailed floor plan indicating seating arrangements across different floors (1F and 2F). There are photos of interior spaces and some greenery visible in the background.
TV Show Promotion Card
A promotional card featuring a plate of takoyaki with soy sauce and mayonnaise drizzled on top. The card highlights 'Secret Kenmin SHOW' and mentions that the dish was featured on TV, specifically under the name 'Young B - SoySauce & Mayonnaise'. It also notes homemade soy sauce and mayonnaise.
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