Takoyaki
Takoyaki
Takoyaki are Osaka's most iconic street food: crispy on the outside, molten inside, filled with octopus and topped with bonito flakes and a rich sauce. The cast iron takoyaki pan is the essential piece of equipment, and you will find a great selection here.
The batter is thinner than pancake batter: flour, dashi, eggs, soy sauce and salt. Classic additions include tenkasu tempura scraps and pickled ginger. The pan must be heated thoroughly and each mould oiled before batter is poured in. After two minutes, a thin pick rotates each ball 90 degrees, the uncooked batter flows over the cooked half to form the sphere. Continue rotating until a perfect ball forms with a deeply golden exterior.
Cast iron takoyaki pans produce the best results, holding heat evenly and creating a properly crispy exterior. Pair with a portable burner for authentic table cooking. Top with takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, aonori and katsuobushi, the bonito flakes will wave in the heat, the classic sign that the takoyaki are properly hot.
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Use a portable burner for cooking at the table and explore our condiment dispensers for the sauces.
How to make takoyaki at home, batter, rotation technique and the right toppings.
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Tenkasu Bits (120g), crispy fried tempura batter scraps. A beloved Japanese topping for takoyaki, okonomiyaki, udon, and ramen that adds irresistible crunch and savoury depth. Crispy, airy tenkasu adds irresistible texture to takoyaki and okonomiyaki Sprinkle over cold udon or...
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Takoyaki Sauce, the sweet, tangy brown sauce drizzled over freshly cooked octopus balls. Thick, rich condiment that caramelises slightly on the hot surface for an authentic street-food finish. Product Typology Takoyaki sōsu (たこ焼きソース: Traditional Viscous Dashi-Infused Glaze) Primary Pairing Traditional...
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The Iwatani Cassette Grill Slim is a sleek tabletop gas grill for yakitori, grilled vegetables, and yakiniku at home. Its slim profile stores away easily between uses. Brand & Origin Iwatani (MADE IN JAPAN) Dimensions 13.3" W x 10.6" D...
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Bonito Flakes (70g), generous pack of shaved katsuobushi for making authentic Japanese dashi stock, garnishing dishes, and preparing okaka rice topping. The cornerstone of Japanese cooking. Product Typology Katsuobushi (かつお節: Shaved Aged Skipjack Tuna Ribbons) Biological Source 100% Genuine Skipjack...
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The Takoyaki Picks Set, multiple stainless steel picks for rotating takoyaki balls in the pan. A set means everyone at the table can join in the cooking fun simultaneously. Culinary Typology Takoyaki-pikka (たこ焼きピック: Authentic Surface-Safe Turning Needles) Primary Function Flipping,...
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Takoyaki Flour Mix, Japanese ready-mix batter specifically formulated for making perfectly fluffy takoyaki octopus balls. Just add water, egg, and octopus for authentic Osaka street-food at home. Product Typology Takoyaki-ko (たこ焼き粉: Seasoned Savory Street-Food Base) Brand Authority Nissin (Japan's #1...
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Katsuobushi Bonito Block (220g), premium whole-cut block of dried bonito for shaving fresh katsuobushi at home. Freshly shaved flakes deliver incomparably richer dashi than pre-packaged flakes. Freshly shaved bonito delivers far more aromatic dashi than pre-packaged flakes 220g provides many...
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The Iwachu Takoyaki pan is a heavy cast iron griddle with 23 half-sphere cavities for making perfectly round takoyaki octopus balls at home. Includes 1 takoyaki pan / 23 holes Dimensions 28.5 × 22.5 × 3 cm, holes :4.2 ×...
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The Iwachu Takoyaki Frypan, cast iron takoyaki pan with 16 hemispherical cavities for making authentically round, crispy-outside and molten-inside takoyaki octopus balls on a gas hob. In the Box 1 Japanese Cast Iron Frying Pan Manufacturer Iwachu (Morioka, Japan) Dimensions...
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The Electric Takoyaki Pan, plug-in electric griddle with takoyaki moulds for making perfectly round octopus balls without a gas hob. Thermostat-controlled for consistent, safe indoor cooking. Appliance Typology Takoyaki-ki (たこ焼き器: 24-Compartment Tabletop Electric Party Griddle) Electrical Architecture AC 100 V...
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Bonito Flakes (2g × 20), individual portion sachets of shaved katsuobushi for making single-serve dashi, topping okonomiyaki, and garnishing dishes with the signature dancing bonito flake effect. Product Typology Katsuobushi (かつお節: Single-Serve Shaved Aged Skipjack Tuna Packets) Biological Source 100%...
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The Basting Mop Oil Dispenser, Japanese silicone brush bottle that stores and applies oil, sauces, and glazes in one tool. Squeeze to dispense and brush simultaneously for even, controlled basting. Traditional Utensil Name Aburahiki (Traditional Japanese Cooking Surface Oiler) Primary...