What is takoyaki?
Takoyaki · Japanese
Japanese street snack of round batter balls with bits of octopus inside, topped with sweet sauce, mayo, seaweed and bonito flakes.
What it tastes like
Crisp shell, a molten, almost custardy middle and a chewy nub of octopus. Careful, the inside is lava hot.
Where you’ll see it
Izakaya snack lists, Japanese street food stands and food halls, usually six or eight to an order.