date:Sep 27, 2012
ki is the city's most revered street food. Takoyaki are ball-shaped fritters -- crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and anchored by the firm bite of octopus. Toppings include seaweed, bonito fish flakes, barbecue sauce, scallions, and mayonnaise. Spear them with a toothpick and eat with caution: your takoyaki will be extremely hot.
Tonkatsu: Few things are more amazing than pork... unless it's Japanese-style fried pork cutlets. Tonkatsu cutlets are fried in panko crumbs until juicy bef