Japan Boat

Who doesn’t like takoyaki? Crispy outer crust, soft, almost custardy interior; the prized jewel is the chunk of octopus which adds to the texture profile of the otherwise bland ball of dough.
Hong kong have been introducing this Kansai speciality as early as when i was still 5 or 6 years old. I remember asking my mom to buy be a set of those from food stalls in Park n Shop which came in sixes; although one should never be too hopeful about the food stalls in Park n Shop yet the disappointment that came along was so great that it had made me once lose faith in this street food staple of Japan.
It was not until I had a couple from this joint have I restore hope in HK style takoyaki. Other than the usual ingredients, i particularly like the cabbage they add to the batter; the crunch and the fresh taste of the greens lightens up the starchy and doughiness of the balls. The sauce is also an important component in the whole takoyaki eating experience. The slight tang of the barbecue sauce cut through the dough making it less rich and could easily finish the whole box.
For less than $ 20 you can have a box of happiness in you hands; it could definitely be a lunch at its entirety for those who have a humble appetite, whereas for those who could not be satisfied that easily, it would still be a decent portion for a snack in between meals. Taking the price factor into consideration; it is pretty hard to beat~