Takoyaki’s English translation, “octopus balls,” doesn’t do justice to the beloved cheap eat. Osakans tend to buy these round not-quite-dumplings from a yatai, or street food cart.

Compass Rose: Chef Sam Molavi says his takoyaki tastes like a traditional version, incorporating ingredients like Spanish octopus, ginger, bonito and nori.He makes his own sweet soy sauce and Japanese ...

Finally there’s the Sugiyama automatic and electric takoyaki grill; it’ll cost you $164 but it promises to do all the flipping for you.Testing all three gadgets this week is Kitchen Gadget ...

Takoyaki, the tiny, fried balls made out of dough and octopus, are one of Japan’s most popular snacks and festival foods. Close to Ikebukuro’s popular landmark Sunshine 60, you’ll find a shop that ...

Dodgers team up with Tsukiji Gindaco to serve takoyaki in multi-year deal Takoyaki -- superstar Shohei Ohtani's favorite menu item -- became available at Dodger Stadium concession stands this season.