Our reporter K. Masami recently received a huge amount of squid from some friends who love fishing. While talking with her friends in a group chat about what they’re going to do with the squid, ...

La Carmina is an award-winning travel/food/subcultures blogger, journalist, and TV host covering Japan and adventuring in 70 other countries for outlets like the ...

Takoyaki is a beloved snack throughout Japan, but especially in its birthplace of Osaka. Takoya Dōtonbori Kukuru, specializing in these octopus dumplings, operates a chain of popular shops for diners ...

Takoyaki, or fried octopus balls, are a beloved Japanese snack — so it’s not all that surprising that there are multiple gadgets to help the average cook satisfy their craving at home. Naturally, also ...

Is takoyaki the perfect snack? The little golden-griddled orbs of savory batter with a bit of octopus at the center are everywhere in Japan. Narrow streets lined with holes-in-the-wall serving lowbrow ...

Takoyaki, which means “grilled octopus” in Japanese, is a snack of meat (often but not necessarily octopus), aromatics such as ginger and garlic, and dough dipped in batter and griddled in pans with ...

Missy Frederick is the Editorial Director for Eater’s dining team. She has covered the D.C. restaurant industry since 2007, offers expertise in business reporting and regional American dishes, and ...

Feelin' snacky for takoyaki (Counter-clockwise from top) Green onion and ponzu ($12), original takoyaki ($10), and cheese and salsa ($14) Other flavor-forward options include the cheese and salsa ($14 ...