takoyaki

American  

[tah-koh-yah-kee] / ˌtɑ koʊˈyɑ ki /

noun

plural

takoyaki

1. Japanese Cooking. a Japanese street food or snack consisting of small balls of wheat batter, typically containing diced octopus, green onion, pickled ginger, and bits of tempura batter, cooked in a specially shaped pan.

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Example Sentences

Here are the best new foods to try at Dodger Stadium this season and where to find them, including a 16-inch hot dog, takoyaki and more.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the offerings: takoyaki, sold next to a colorful poster that explains takoyaki is a “beloved Japanese street food … fritters with a variety of delicious toppings.”

From Los Angeles Times

For beer noshes, there are Ooshiba Yakitori & Sushi and the Osaka Street Food counter; the latter makes gyoza, takoyaki and other Asian street bites, like Taiwanese fried chicken.

From Seattle Times

Chef and owner Elmer Komagata will add a street food menu at the new location, including gyoza dumplings, fried calamari and takoyaki.

From Seattle Times

Also connected to the Quick Fire, Charbel's response to failing to execute the Japanese dish takoyaki was good in that he didn't get down in the dumps about it, but still acknowledged that it was a dish he hadn't been aware of.

From Salon