Takoyaki is a type of Japanese snack made with a wheat-flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It typically contains small pieces of octopus (tako), tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion, and is served with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
- Takoyaki originated in Osaka, Japan in the 1930s and was popularized throughout Japan in the 1950s and 1960s.
- It is believed that the first takoyaki was made by a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo.
- Today, takoyaki is a popular snack and street food in Japan and around the world.
A savory Japanese pancake that can also contain octopus or other ingredients.
A Japanese dessert similar to takoyaki, but filled with sweet red bean paste.
A Japanese fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste or other fillings.
Made with octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion, and served with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
Made with shrimp instead of octopus, and served with similar toppings.
Made with cheese and other ingredients, and served with similar toppings.
Takoyaki was invented in Osaka, Japan in the 1930s, and was popularized throughout Japan in the 1950s and 1960s.
Takoyaki sauce is typically made of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and sugar.
Takoyaki is typically served with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes, and may also contain other toppings like green onion and pickled ginger.
Takoyaki has a crispy exterior and a soft, doughy interior, with small pieces of octopus or other ingredients inside.
Takoyaki is generally high in calories and fat, and may contain high levels of sodium depending on the toppings and sauces used.