Is takoyaki the perfect snack? The little golden-griddled orbs of savory batter with a bit of octopus at the center are everywhere in Japan. Narrow streets lined with holes-in-the-wall serving lowbrow ...

Takoyaki, or octopus-filled balls, are a popular food associated with Osaka Prefecture. The flexible recipe has engendered its own food culture and become a leading Osakan "soul food." Master cooks ...

Now’s the best time to try it, too, in the temperate month of May. With baseball season under way, what better time to enjoy takoyaki with a side of eel than while supporting your favorite team at a ...

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