(http://www.flickr.com/photos/fukagawa/436417893/ via CreativeCommons)
Takoyaki(たこ焼き) is one of the most popular food among Japanese people. It is a ball-like pancake and there's cut octopus inside the ball.
You can eat everywhere in Japan. We often eat it when there held festival. But the most famous place for Takoyaki(たこ焼き) is Osaka. Takoyaki(たこ焼き) is sometimes called "soul food" of people in Osaka.
The professional of Takoyaki(たこ焼きのプロ) tells you 3 tips to find delicious Takoyaki shop.
#1 Is the shop neat and tidy?
Takoyaki shop has several equipment in the shop. If the equipments are set on particular place, it's good because it might mean that the cook has particular cooking style.
#2 Simple is the best!
Some shop have catch-phrase like "Best in the world" "Crispy and delicous!". Those shops are actually not good shop. The shop that has simple word is good. when the shop's name is like "Yamachan(山ちゃん)" or "Umai-ya(うまい屋)", those shops might be good.
Don't be deceived by the detailed words! Simple is the best!
#3 Cook is cheerful when cooking.
If the cook is making Takoyaki(たこ焼き) cheerfully, it's good sign. The cook of great Takoyaki is making Takoyaki with all their heart needless to say their skills.
Source(Japanese): http://news.walkerplus.com/2010/0220/14/
You might be able to eat good Takoyaki here in Tokyo too. It's located in Harajuku. Shio-negi-mayo(塩ねぎマヨ) is good taste!
No comments:
Post a Comment