Kobe, Japan
1183 Arimacho, Kita Ward,
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+81 789040218
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Gender-neutral toiletsGood for kidsSmoke-free placeToilets
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Arima is famous for it's onsen, it's senbei (cracker-like disks), and for it's octopus cuisine. If you like takoyaki (octopus balls), you should try the Akashiyaki at this restaurant. Akashiyaki is takoyaki served with dashi soup that you dip the takoyaki in before eating. The takoyaki is super tender, so it may be a little bit difficult to eat if you're not good at using chopsticks. I especially liked the deep fried octopus we ordered on the side. It had really good flavour and texture. It's popular, so you may have to wait in line a while in order to eat here, but it's worth the wait.
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Delicious fish rice. Nice view to the street from the corner seat.
Akashiyaki and Arimayaki (with Sansho) - ball shaped hot egg custard with diced octopus in it, served with dipping dashi (soup full of umami flavor). Very unique and delicious. Highly recommended!! Restaurant is very small with tall uncomfortable chairs. Services were fast and efficient. Often crowded... thus be patient.
Must order Arimayaki. Very unique with Sansho herb. Akashiyaki is the one without the herb and you can find anywhere.
I'll be honest. The main reason I came to Arima onsen was to re eat this akayashiyaki dish. The first time I ate it , it was good. It's complex and mixes well with local liquor. Second time. Astounding! 1 year later.... today as I write this review. I have tried so many akayashiyaki places in Osaka. Even made a video of an old master. Nothing outside compares to this shop. A young couple running this joint. Yes they accept credit cards too. The fried tofu in the picture. It's silken tofu. Not the rubber variety... it's the melt in you mouth tofu... it's so good and complex it's insane. The reason for the 3rd try? Last two times I came here I was hungry ... maybe that made it tasty. But no... this shop is artisian quality. I have to wonder if the michelion judges have come here... Because this beats other two star restaurants I've visited.
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