Introducing Fujimoto Shoten Katsutako

Hello, this is Aikero, a writer for [Sarukuma].

Today, I’m introducing a wonderful spot located in Matsubase Town, Uki City
[Fujimoto Shoten Katsutako].Don’t you just love stumbling upon a takoyaki shop and feeling drawn to stop by?
Well, this place isn’t just about takoyaki (●＾o＾●)

They serve something called “tori-yaki” made with domestic Japanese chicken!?
And banana smoothies that are wildly popular with kids and adults alike!?

Let me introduce you to this beloved local takoyaki shop that’s a true insider’s favorite ♪[Fujimoto Shoten Katsutako] is located along Prefectural Route 14.
If you’re coming from Matsubase Town, look for the green building on your left right after passing the [Toyokawa Nursery] sign.
If you’re coming from the Kagami direction, be careful not to drive past it (^^)/

This photo was taken from the Matsubase Town side.
Parking is available right in front of the shop.
There are two sets of tables and benches set up in front of the shop.
A perfect spot to enjoy your takoyaki piping hot, straight off the grill!At [Fujimoto Shoten Katsutako], they offer not just takoyaki but also “tori-yaki” made with Japanese domestic chicken!
This has to be a pretty rare find, right!?

*Menu and prices reflect information at the time of our visit.
For the latest information, please check the shop’s Instagram.

Takoyaki / Tori-yaki
6 pieces / 8 pieces / 18 pieces (no 18-piece option for melted cheese)

・Sauce or Salt – from 460 yen
・Salt with Shichimi (seven-spice) – from 500 yen
・Spicy Sauce – from 500 yen
・Corn Mayo (Sauce or Salt) – from 560 yen
・Loaded Green Onion (Sauce or Salt) – from 560 yen
・Extra Spicy Sauce – from 560 yen
・Soft-Boiled Egg (Sauce or Salt) – from 560 yen
・Melted Cheese (Sauce or Salt) – from 640 yen

The variety of sauces is impressive, and options like corn mayo and soft-boiled egg are something you don’t often see at other takoyaki shops.

・Banana Smoothie – M: 450 yen / S: 380 yen
・Black Sesame Banana – M: 500 yen / S: 430 yen
・Chocolate Banana – M: 500 yen / S: 430 yen
・Caramel Banana – M: 500 yen / S: 430 yen
・Almond Banana – M: 550 yen / S: 480 yen
・Milo Banana – M: 550 yen / S: 480 yen
*For banana smoothies, please choose between soy milk or regular milk.

・Float – 380 yen
Cola, Melon Soda, or Coffee

The banana smoothie selection is just as varied.
Every flavor pairs beautifully with banana, making the choice a delicious dilemma (●＾o＾●)
Kids absolutely love these drinks, which is a real bonus ♪

Recommended Menu Items at Fujimoto Shoten Katsutako

Since my daughter said she wouldn’t eat them, I went all-in on a grown-up choice and ordered the [Salt with Shichimi]!

This was after enjoying lunch at [Kokoro Teishoku Koharu], which I introduced previously on Sarukuma.
It’s one of my absolute favorite places, and ranked third in Sarukuma’s most popular Instagram posts of 2024 (●＾o＾●)
(I highly recommend that place too!)

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Since I dropped by spontaneously while exploring Matsubase’s food scene, I waited about 15 minutes after ordering.
It’s a popular spot, so if you’d rather not wait, calling ahead to order is highly recommended!I hope the photos convey it…each piece is quite generously sized!
If someone with a small mouth tries to eat one in a single bite, it would barely fit.(Maybe that’s a confusing way to describe it? haha)

I had imagined the shichimi would be sprinkled lightly all over like aonori seaweed flakes, but each takoyaki ball was generously coated with shichimi – a delightful surprise!
A peek of octopus inside.

Since I bought them after lunch, I enjoyed them before dinner.
The spicy kick of shichimi combined with salt and mayo is absolutely incredible!
Even after some time had passed, the texture was still wonderfully fluffy and gooey – irresistible!!

You know how takoyaki can come in different styles, like crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside?
The pure fluffy-gooey style here is amazing… be warned, it’s seriously addictive!
I wish I’d eaten just one fresh off the grill (>_<)

I’m a huge takoyaki fan, so I’m definitely coming back!
Next time, I want to try the tori-yaki!
Maybe my daughter will eat it if it’s chicken…?

For the banana smoothies, I chose Black Sesame with milk and Chocolate with soy!

Chocolate and banana is a classic winning combination!
It looked rich and chocolatey, but choosing soy milk made it surprisingly light.
If you prefer less sweetness, soy milk might be just right ♪

The black sesame had a wonderfully strong sesame flavor that held its own against the banana – it was also delicious!

After drinking it, I felt somehow healthier and happier (●＾o＾●) haha
Since it’s banana-based and shake-like, even the small size is satisfying.

If you’re ever in Matsubase, please make a stop here!
The takoyaki and tori-yaki at [Fujimoto Shoten Katsutako] feature a uniquely diverse lineup (^^)/
Once you try the fluffy-gooey texture, you’ll be hooked – guaranteed!
The banana smoothies that kids love are also highly recommended ♪

Closing days are irregular, so please check the shop’s Instagram in advance for opening days.
Do give it a try (#^.^#)

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*Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and opening hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.