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Taiyaki

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Hi everyone! Today I’ll be talking about a snack that’ll make your mouths water and that’s teriyaki. Taiyaki is a type of Japanese pancaked shaped like fishes. Not only do they look cute, but they taste INCREDIBLE. Being crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the inside, they are often filled with sweet fillings such as custard and even ice cream. This is something you must certainly try no matter what!

In New York City, there is a famous teriyaki place called Taiyaki NYC that sells some of the best taiyaki you can possibly find. The place got 4.5/5 on Yelp from 2,802 reviews, and it has been a famous spot for tourists and locals. Taiyaki NYC is incredibly popular, and they appear in many news articles, such as The Huffington Post, The Cosmopolitan, and New York Post. If you happen to be in NYC, you must get a taste of this wonder at once!

Source: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/new-york/articles/new-york-citys-top-asian-desserts-and-where-to-find-them/

Eggs

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Eggs, there are numerous ways to consume them. You can poach, bake, boil, fry, or even eat them raw. In addition, they are easy to mix with other ingredients. With additional components, you turn them into an omelet, scotch eggs, egg benedict, scrambled eggs, or deviled eggs. Eggs are an excellent source for protein to start your day. Although eggs are full of protein, they are also pretty high in cholesterol, so be sure not to eat too many!

Eggs are so popular worldwide that a Japanese company, Sanrio invented an egg cartoon character. This egg is one of my most favorite cartoon characters and is known for being extremely lazy. This lazy egg is named Gudetama. Released back during 2017, Gudetama’s popularity has increased over time. Now you can find Gudetama merchandises, cafes, and videos everywhere. Each Gudetama video ends with a person dressed as an egg dancing to the theme song. Here is one of the Gudetama videos created by Sanrio:

Takoyaki

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Hi everyone! A friend gave me the idea to do takoyaki for this post, and I thought, “Why not?”. Takoyaki is a popular Japanese snack that you can find in both Japan and Japanese restaurants or shops overseas. They’re shaped like tiny round ping-pong balls filled with octopus. This is the reason why this famous snack is called takoyaki: tako means octopus, and octopus is the main ingredient. The batter consists of flour, eggs, and water. Then it would be cooked on a special hotplate made specifically for cooking takoyaki. Served with mayonnaise, seaweed, bonito flakes, and a special sauced, takoyaki something you must certainly try!

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https://tokyotreat.com/news/what-is-takoyaki-japanese-snacks-explained