Guest traveler Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 たこ焼きI absolutely loooooveee takoyaki so I wanted to enlighten those who haven't heard of it. What is takoyaki? Takoyaki (たこ焼き or 蛸焼) (literally fried or baked octopus) is a popular Japanese dumpling made of batter, diced or whole baby octopus, tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, ponzu, mayonnaise, green laver (aonori), and katsuobushi (fish shavings), first popularized in Taisho-era Osaka, where a street vendor named Endo Tomekichi is credited with its invention in 1935. Takoyaki can be found in shops called issen-yoshoku (壹銭洋食), which roughly translates to "one-penny Western food". There is a similarly named dish called ikayaki but it is a broiled whole squid and bears no resemblance. Yaki is derived from "yaku" (焼く) which simply means "to bake or grill" in Japanese, and can be found in the names of other Japanese cuisine items such as teriyaki or sukiyaki. credits to wikipedia How does takoyaki look? It might not look like the best thing to eat, but trust me. It's absolutely delicious. How do you make takoyaki? Yeah. It takes maddd skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DRT23 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 It LOOKS delicious, I might have to go see if theres any in Little Tokyo here in Cali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crescendoll Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I have been wanting to try this for the longest time, but I can't find it anywhere in Japanese restaurants here in Boston! :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sai_k Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 that looks good!!! i want to try it! gotta find a japanese restaurant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kuuchuu Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 i LOVEEEE takoyaki!!! i bet its really fattening but it's super delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobayaki Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 There is a Japanese food stand in the Shirokiya food court here that sells it! It's fantastic, I haven't had it in a long time and this makes me want to go get some. I remember last time I tried it, I was so excited I popped the whole thing in my mouth at once and burned my tongue. Lol, stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ilikeyammyfoods Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 my mom tried to make it before but i haven't had it at any restaurants or anything. the sauce tastes weird. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lxh Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I was never successful in making those >>. It does take maaad skills, but I love them anyways . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Regina Rae Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I think all the toppings ruins it :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lulybonynsungie Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 ooooooooo they look DELICIOUS! i miss them...where can i get them in sd....booo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awesooome Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Mmm.. They looks really yummy. My aunt made some one time, but I didn't get to taste them! I'm anticipating their taste in my mouth soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rapunzel283 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I loooooooove takoyaki, one of my favs @ Japanese restaurants/eateries! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clu3less Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have been wanting to try this for the longest time, but I can't find it anywhere in Japanese restaurants here in Boston! :\ One of the food stands in porter square has takoyaki. i want to try the ginormous takoyaki balls they have in japan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tokurei Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 i love takoyaki. (: it's a dish i always buy whenever i'm in japanese restaurants or if i see a little store selling them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dorkafied! Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 THIS STUFF IS THE SHIIIIT MAAN! I love this stuff 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daulism Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 hell. yes. i love this stuff! the tea station thats nearby here is pretty good (a bit too gourmet with the excess mayo) the one from mitsuwa is best, though!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty! Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Harharhar, I've heard about these a lot in j-dramas and mangas, lol. They make it seem like it's so tasty, but the moment I read that it said "octopus" it's out of my list. I absolutely hate sea food! T_T To those who've eaten it: does it taste like an octopus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 정유미 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 it's a little too... err, fishy for my taste. the toppings make it taste kinda bad, imo. XD my mom loves this stuff, though. it takes mad skills to make, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Champagne*kisses Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Still wanna try this, never get a chance to awww... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petiteange22 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE TAKOYAKI!! my favourite flavor is ham & cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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