Takoyaki party!

[morna-san]

Gary and I recently spent a night at our friend Naoko's house. I asked if she'd like to see my paintngs and give me some feedback as she's an artist whose opinion I value greatly. She said SURE! and bring your takoyaki pan. We don't really have a takoyaki pan it's actually a Danish pan for making these kool hollow crepe-like pancakes called Ebelskiver but it works! Takoyaki is a Japanese street vendor food that has shown up in Usagi at least three times. They are yummy octopus balls.

Naoko made takoyaki and okonomiyaki and Gary and brought the sake.






A bunch of our friends came over and Naoko made enough for an army. I got a whole bunch of awesome feedback, as most of our mutual friends are artists. A great night!

[Stan Sakai]

I love takoyaki and okonomiyaki--both of which you rarely see in Japanese restaurants.

I've also had ebelskiver at Solvang, a "Danish" town a couple of hours north of LA.

[tayocham]

Wow! I've never had octopus, but I'd be willing to try that!

By the way, I've seen that contraption on late night TV. Who knew it was so versatile!

[Maka]

That looks SO good. I just ate but those pictures look so oishii I would love to eat some now!

Peace, maka

[Leonardo-san]

yum!
I've had some in Japan, and we do have a restaurant here that serves takoyaki!

[morna-san]

we saw a banner on a restaurant as we were heading out of town advertising their okonomiyaki. It jumped right out at me as I'd just learned the word and eaten it for the first time, scant hours before. Also I know it's not really a restaurant food. It was one of those huh! moments.

Last time we made Ebelskiver I tried it with the traditional french (?)sugar and a squeeze of lemon... I don't think I'll bother having them any other way it was so good. Don't ya just love good food!

[Jet_Jaguar]

I love takoyaki and okonomiyaki--both of which you rarely see in Japanese restaurants.

I've also had ebelskiver at Solvang, a "Danish" town a couple of hours north of LA.

Funny you should mention that, since Solvang was featured on The Simpsons last night. Milhouse had an Indiana Jones-like uncle who lived there.