Funamachi

A local resident of Hyogo-ken brings me here. This local shop is famous for akashi-yaki, a dish which said to be the original version of the well-known Japanese dish, takoyaki. Here, the story tells that in the past, there was many egg white left, so the local tried to make a dish from the leftover white egg, and they create akashi-yaki. The price is also quite reasonable. I believe this shop is famous because I have to wait for about 45 minutes during lunch time. The best way to eat akashi-yaki is just adding a bit of sprinkled salt on top of it, and eat with the soup they prepared. A definitely worth to try place when you have time to visit Akashi city.

Great unique spot with interesting food. They specialize in 1 thing and they do it well, its similar to octopus balls, but has some softness to it. Very affordable and filling. We went at 10.30am (when it opens) and there was already a line of about 12 people. Either go a bit later on a weekday like 4pm, or you may need to wait a little.

There will be a line, and that line will be extremely slow-moving. If you're limited on time, there are many places closer to the station which serve this Akashi-yaki dish, although they might not be "the best," like this joint is. The shop itself is tiny, and you'll probably sit with or near strangers at your table, but it works. It's got a nice mom-and-pop atmosphere. The food was superb! ¥650 for a sheet of 20; you have to order in multiples of 20, which seems like a lot, but they're actually pretty small so it should be fine unless you're a super small eater. You can dip them in the broth or add toppings as you like.

Wow not bad. One set 20 pieces ~~~~ quite nice. parking lot only at 1 , 2 , 13 , 14 and 8

Great authentic akashiyaki away from the main centre of Akashi. Inside the shop is very small so only 8-10 people or 3 groups can really fit in, so there is a queue. Expect to wait an hour or so.

Nice place, my first akashiyaki. Seems like this place I a top one, because after I came and spoke about everyone knows this place . Service was nice and the food very tasty. Be aware of usually you will lineup outside for a while

Amazaing akashiaki balls at a reasonable price. 550 for 20. You cant go wrong. Only downside is the crazy que thats almost always there. I got talking with some locals and it made for a heck of an experience. One thing i would add, be gentle with the chop sticks lol

unfortunately this time rhey were closed. (shop holidays are Friday and 2nd and 4th Thursday.) anyway i had visited here many times. this is the best akashiyaki shop in the world.