Fulfill your takoyaki dreams with all-you-can-eat special for under $7 at Tsukiji Gindaco
Hotland Co., Ltd., which operates the takoyaki restaurant chain 築地銀だこ Tsukiji Gindaco and the taiyaki cake shop chain 銀のあん Gin no An in Japan, will…
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Japanese jeweler’s taiyaki cake charm can be your fish knight in shining armor
You may have heard of たい焼き taiyaki cakes. As seen in the image below, these cakes are shaped like sea breams (鯛 tai), considered an…
Giant taiyaki seatbelt cushions make Japan’s favorite fish-shaped pastry your driving buddy
Taiyaki are a definite fan favorite when it comes to Japanese street food sweets. The fish-shaped pastries (in particular, they are supposed to resemble a…
Cat hungering for a taiyaki cake is relatable to Japanese sweets-lovers everywhere
“He has the eyes of a hunter…!” “This is such a soothing sight…” “I can’t get enough of this picture!” These are just some of…
Taiyaki that gets you drunk: Popular fish-shaped cake flavored liqueur released in Japan
Last year, Japanese liquor manufacturer Meirishurui Co., Ltd. flexed their creative booze muscles by introducing a liqueur that somehow deliciously recreates the flavor of yaki…
Taiyaki shop in Tokyo serves up vegan version of the traditional Japanese snack for first time
Lovers of Japanese desserts will already know about taiyaki. This classic treat is shaped like a fish and comes with various types of fillings. While…
Hot from the grill! Wrap your disposable heating pads in these taiyaki covers this winter
There are a few hot treats in Japan that are especially welcome in the cold months of winter. Yaki-imo baked sweet potatoes are one that…
Best taiyaki flavors and seasonal recommendations to try out this autumn
Taiyaki is a type of Japanese snack that has the shape of a fish. “Tabe-aruki”(食べ歩き/”eating on the move) is a popular concept in Japan. Nowadays,…
Sega releases Corned Beef and Cheese Taiyaki in Japan
Taiyaki are Japanese fish-shaped pastries (designed to look like a sea bream) that are usually filled with red bean paste, but modern varieties include custard,…
Japanese Sweets Maker Releases Salty Watermelon Flavored Taiyaki
Taiyaki are Japanese fish-shaped (sea bream, to be exact) cakes usually filled with red bean paste, but custard and chocolate varieties are also popular. Sweets…
Love Live! Fans in Tokyo Will Love These Taiyaki Cakes Shaped Like Their Favorite Idols
What is Taiyaki? One of Japan’s favorite traditional snacks, and a popular item among foreign tourists, taiyaki are hot cakes made with pancake or waffle…
Bonsai You Can Eat: Urahara Restaurant Branches Out Into “Bonsai Parfait”
The international popularity of bonsai, the art of producing miniature trees through cultivation techniques, seems to be growing in recent years. The bonsai boom reached…
Coelacanth Pancakes Are Making Waves In The World of Taiyaki Fish-Shaped Cakes
Updated: July 23, 2018 One of Japan’s favorite traditional snacks, and a popular item among foreign tourists, taiyaki are hot cakes made with pancake or…
Fast Food Chain Combines Two Of Japan’s Favorite Foods For On-The-Go Fish-Shaped Omelettes
Japanese fast food chain Lotteria is certainly no stranger to spicing up their menu with some creative items. In the past they’ve released such adventurous…
Unicorn Taiyaki Fish Ice Creams Give Japanese Traditional Snack Colorful New Look
In the world of Japanese sweets, it’s not uncommon to come across some snacks that appear to be too cute to eat. Taiyaki (literally “baked…