But those versions sometimes involved frozen, pre-fabricated takoyaki and less-than-stellar ingredients, and weren't always the best introduction to the dish. That's changing. More local chefs are ...

Takoyaki, which simply translates to grilled ... fish-shaped croissant desserts that get injected with fillings like frozen custard or green-tea soft serve. These brands will come together for ...

Therefore, Kita said, he has declined all offers to open other Umaiya outlets or sell frozen takoyaki under the Umaiya brand. "For Osaka natives," Kumagai said, "it's like the dish is a part of ...