Takoyaki are the king of Japanese street food - golden batter balls, crisp on the outside and molten inside, each hiding a piece of tender octopus. Topped with sweet-savoury sauce, Japanese mayo and dancing bonito flakes, they're impossible to stop eating.
You do need a takoyaki pan for the classic round shape, but they're inexpensive and worth every cent once you've made a batch or two. The turning technique takes a few goes to master, and getting there is half the fun.
Wonky first attempts still taste incredible, so relax and keep flipping.
