There’s always a long line to buy a taiyaki at this taiyaki stand at the end of Shimotakaido’s shopping street. Taiyaki is the most common of the anko (sweet bean paste) filled Japanese snacks. It’s like a fish shaped waffle filled with anko. For ¥100 these taiyaki were relatively big in size and not too sweet. Most foreigners don’t like the taste of anko although if you live here long enough you develop a liking for it. Personally, I think if they filled these things with hot apple sauce or hazel-nut chocolate it would be really yummy. But I don’t think that will happen any time soon.
I went there a few times before and indeed they’re very good! I burnt my tongue the fist time though cause it was too hot. :)
Yeah, I burnt my tongue too. They were friggin’ hot!! But it was very crispy and not as chewy like other taiyaki.
This was probably the only thing I was allowed to eat outside meal times when I was a kid. Back then there was only anko, but now there is chocolate, cheese, coconut jam, blueberry etc. But anko is still my favourite.
I`t looks yummy! Do you know the Taiyaki station at Yotsuya? You can take a seat and have green tea for free.
I indeed developed a taste for anko over the years here in Tokyo.
Ah! Anko was one of the first Japanese foods that I tased when I was small. I’ve never had taiyaki before, but I’m sure it tastes great!
Ah! Anko was one of the first Japanese foods that I tasted when I was small. I’ve never had taiyaki before, but I’m sure it tastes great!
ah-ha ! I’m lucky to live in Korea
where they have those look-alikes
they’re called (translated) Gold-Fish Bread //
You’d be surprised to know they have those in Toronto too. You can get them in front of Galleria, a korean supermarket and i love the taste.
Wow. It seems like these things are not as unique to Japan as I thought. Shows you how little I know about other countries. I should definitely travel more, as well as make a trip back to Canada. It’s been ages.
Before you do, think about it. Do you really want to visit Canada? ;) Btw, which part of Canada are you from Roy? I’m guessing that you lived in the GTA before.