OTAKO TAKOYAKI @ Sungei Wang Plaza
One of the famous Japanese cuisines is Takoyaki (“Fried Octopus Ball”) which is so popular that 60% of Osaka household owns Takoyaki griddle. It became famous that it’s seen as a future “fast food” commodity of Japan and to be distributed worldwide. Currently, Takoyaki is marketed not only in Japan but also in China, Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore and in the United States. Takoyaki are known as octopus (tako) balls (“Fried Octopus Balls”) is a savory ball shaped Japanese dumpling perfectly grilled in a special Takoyaki pan whereas Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake containing variety of ingredients and referred to as a “Japanese pizza” or “Osaka soul food”. Both foods are widely available throughout the Japan.