octopus balls

Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says

The orthodox Osaka style of Japan’s beloved octopus balls is waiting at Jugemu.

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Osaka Lover Takoyaki Danish Bread is this week’s weird Japanese must-try food

A sweet Danish that tastes like octopus balls.

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Sausage stepping in for increasingly expensive octopus at takoyaki stands around Japan

Sausageyaki?

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“Flat Takoyaki” at Nanpuu reimagines Japanese street food

Fried octopus balls get a totally new look at this Japanese restaurant chain.

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New Takoyaki Burger from Wendy’s Japan makes us rethink Osaka’s specialty food

Find out if octopus balls taste better in burger form.

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Japanese takoyaki chain brings out sneakers with fun food details

Turn heads with a pair of takoyaki makers.

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Takoyaki boat tray comes to life in Japan, sails down river near Tokyo

Octopus balls head out for a jaunt in the sunshine, turning heads everywhere they go. 

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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best takoyaki in Osaka!”

How much luck can you have when asking a cab driver for recommendations in Japan?

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Takoyaki ice cream appears at Japanese convenience store chain

A summer festival for the mouth…but this celebration isn’t suited to all tastes.

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New takoyaki gacha toys designed by a Japanese voice actress come with surprise fillings

Clever new design makes the capsule just as exciting as its contents.

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Independent bar offers Dragon Ball takoyaki, won’t sell all seven in one order

A patron was delighted by the super adorable octopus balls masquerading as Dragon Balls. But why was there one missing?

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