"Otase!", Which is said to be "the best-selling single in Japan". Taiyaki-kun ”. I heard that the store that became the model is in Azabujuban, so I actually went there.

"Naniwaya Sohonten" is located about 5 or 6 minutes on foot from Azabu-Juban Station. It is an "original Taiyaki specialty store" founded in 1902. It seems that the first generation devised a method of baking with a sea bream mold after "Medetai (sea bream)" and put it on the market.


There are two types of Taiyaki: "natural", in which each animal is roasted in the shape of a sea bream, and "culture", in which many are roasted at once using a large mold. Of course, the Taiyaki offered at Naniwaya Sohonten is a "natural product." Each craftsman takes time and effort to bake one by one.


When I told him, "Taiyaki, please give me one," he said, "I'll make a reservation! Please come back in about 15 minutes!" I killed time while hanging around until it was baked. Depending on the day, you may have to wait an hour or two. If you really want to eat it, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.

After 15 minutes, receive the freshly baked. The price is 180 yen (tax included) per animal. When you bite into it, you will find plenty of sweet anko in the crispy and fragrant dough. The bean paste, which has a strong presence in the beans, has an exquisite sweetness that retains the original taste of azuki beans. It is light and has a satisfying taste.




Taiyaki from "Naniwaya Sohonten", which is packed with craftsmen's commitment and skills, along with Anko. Why don't you enjoy one "natural thing" with "Otase! Taiyaki-kun" as BGM?

■ Overview of "Naniwaya Sohonten" Address: 1-8-14 Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00 Regular holiday: Tuesday (the next day if it is a national holiday), the third Wednesday