Tamagoyaki Tachibana (main shop)

玉子焼 たちばな 本店

Akashiyaki in central Kobe, 10 for ¥700

⚠ Closes when batter runs out

Hours

11:00–18:30, or until batter runs out (guide listing)

Budget

¥700–1,400 pp

Address

3-9-4 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku (lane east of Motomachi Station)

Akashiyaki, called 'tamagoyaki' locally, is an eggy, wobbly cousin of takoyaki with octopus inside, dipped in warm dashi. You don't need to go to Akashi: this shop near Motomachi Station serves it. Guide listings put a 10-piece serving at ¥700, made with live octopus, with two table sauces if you want a sweeter or saltier hit. They arrive lined up on a wooden board, which is half the fun.