{"id":867,"date":"2023-07-27T18:11:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=867"},"modified":"2025-07-21T18:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:05:48","slug":"22083","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/22083\/","title":{"rendered":"How to eat takoyaki<\/em> (a ball-shaped octopus dumpling) | Try it piping hot in just one bite!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The fun way to enjoy takoyaki<\/em><\/h2>\r\n
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The ZETTAI UMAI!!\u00a0\u00a0Takoyaki<\/em> is GINDACO’s most popular item. It is larger than ordinary takoyaki<\/em> and features the flavorful umami of the ingredients and soup stock tightly packed inside. Each of the ingredients is carefully selected.<\/p>\r\n

(1)First enjoy the takoyaki<\/em> as it is<\/h3>\r\n
\"(1)First<\/div>\r\n

The takoyaki<\/em> is served with a thick, sweet GINDACO sauce, kezuribushi<\/em> (dried bonito shavings), and aonori<\/em> (dried seaweed bits), so first enjoy it as it is without mayonnaise.<\/p>\r\n

(2)Insert the skewers and enjoy in one bite<\/h3>\r\n
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The regular takoyaki<\/em> comes with two skewers, while the other takoyaki<\/em> items come with chopsticks. When eating with the skewers, hold the two skewers like chopsticks, poke the octopus inside from above at a diagonal angle, and lift up the takoyaki<\/em>. Then, if possible, put the whole thing in your mouth in one bite! Be careful not to burn your mouth because it is so hot!<\/p>\r\n

(3)Split in half<\/h3>\r\n
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If you find it difficult to enjoy a whole piece in one bite, you can make a hole in the takoyaki<\/em> with a skewer to release the heat inside, or split it in half then enjoy it.<\/p>\r\n

(4)Add mayonnaise<\/h3>\r\n
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GINDACO serves takoyaki<\/em> with either mayonnaise or karashi<\/em> mayo (spicy mayonnaise) in a small packet.
\r\nThe first thing to remember when opening the packet is to make sure the opening is small.<\/p>\r\n

\"(4)Add<\/div>\r\n

This allows you to pour mayonnaise as if you were drawing lines. It is surprisingly difficult to pour it neatly like the staff does.<\/p>\r\n

Many different varieties of takoyaki<\/em><\/h2>\r\n
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GINDACO offers a wide variety of unique takoyaki<\/em> items, from standard favorites to seasonal specials! In this section, we will showcase the staff’s recommended items, as well as some secret menu items that most foreign tourists are unaware of.<\/p>\r\n

Secret item HADAKA\u3000HADAKA<\/em><\/h3>\r\n
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The HADAKA takoyaki<\/em> has no sauce or anything else on it, and is truly HADAKA (naked). You can fully appreciate the great taste of the takoyaki<\/em>, which is usually hidden behind the sauce, by enjoying it like this.<\/p>\r\n

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The takoyaki<\/em> in its plain state is round, and easy to pick up when you stick a skewer into it. The outside is crispy and the umami of the broth fills your taste buds as you bite into it.<\/p>\r\n

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The charm of HADAKA is that the packet of takoyaki<\/em> sauce and mayonnaise comes with takoyaki<\/em>, so you can enjoy each piece the way you like it. Ask the staff “HADAKA kudasai<\/em>” (Please make it HADAKA) to enjoy takoyaki<\/em> this way!<\/p>\r\n

Takoyaki with Leek\u3000NEGIDAKO\u3000NEGIDAKO<\/em><\/h3>\r\n
\"Takoyaki<\/div>\r\n

NEGIDAKO is a takoyaki topped with crunchy negi<\/em> (leek) and dipped in a special tentsuyu<\/em> (tempura sauce) with daikon oroshi<\/em> (grated radish). It is one of the most popular menu items at GINDACO. There is also a surprising way to eat it that not everyone knows!<\/p>\r\n

\"Takoyaki\"Takoyaki<\/div>\r\n

First add the tentsuyu<\/em> and daikon oroshi<\/em> to the cup.<\/p>\r\n

\"Takoyaki\"Takoyaki<\/div>\r\n

Next, split the takoyaki<\/em> with chopsticks and stuff the inside with negi<\/em> and kizaminori<\/em> (dried seaweed strips).<\/p>\r\n

\"Takoyaki<\/div>\r\n

Then, dip the takoyaki<\/em> in the sauce as if you were scooping up the daikon oroshi<\/em>.
\r\nThe fresh negi<\/em> and the gentle taste of the tentsuyu<\/em> give it a light and refreshing flavor. This is a must-try when you come to Japan!<\/p>\r\n

\"Takoyaki<\/div>\r\n

There are many other arrangements of takoyaki<\/em> in Japan in addition to the ones presented here. We hope you will find your own favorite way to enjoy takoyaki<\/em> and share it with your friends and family!<\/p>\r\n

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