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Takoyaki party!
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 16:26 -0700
by 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!
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 16:57 -0700
by 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.
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 19:44 -0700
by 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!
Oh My G, That looks good!
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 22:56 -0700
by Maka
That looks SO good. I just ate but those pictures look so oishii I would love to eat some now!
Peace, maka
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 23:10 -0700
by Leonardo-san
yum!
I've had some in Japan, and we do have a restaurant here that serves takoyaki!
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:43 -0700
by 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!
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 17:06 -0700
by Jet_Jaguar
Stan Sakai wrote: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.