takoyaki — Osaka, Japan

Takoyaki (たこ焼き、たこ焼、蛸焼、たこやき, lit. "grilled octopus") is a dish from Japanese cuisine classified as konamon (粉もん, flour-based dishes) and a specialty of Osaka, presented in the form of batter balls, similar to crepe batter, containing pieces of octopus, cooked in a mold like waffles. They are generally sold in quantities of 6, 10, 12 or more in a container. Generally, takoyaki is sold in yatai street stalls to be taken away or eaten outdoors. In the Kansai region, it is eaten as a meal on its own. Takoyaki is extremely popular in this region where many stalls pride themselves on having the best recipe. Finally, it is important to note that takoyaki is generally eaten piping hot, straight from the plate. This recipe is considered spectacle and social dining. --- Entry compiled automatically from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q905527) and Wikipedia. It will be replaced as soon as a contributor submits a cooked recipe.