Taiyaki-kun, the cute superpower of Japan
Ningyo-yaki, Momiji Manju, Dango...Japan has many cute and delicious sweets. Taiyaki, which is shaped like a sea bream, is a snack that is very familiar to Japanese people, and there is even a song called Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun that was a big hit with the theme of taiyaki. . Wouldn't you like to try the national sweet taiyaki when you visit Japan?
What is Taiyaki?
Taiyaki is a sweet that is generally made from a mixture of eggs, flour, sugar, and milk, and is then filled with various toppings such as red bean paste, cream, and chocolate, and then baked in a special taiyaki maker.
It has a crispy texture on the outside and a soft texture on the inside, which goes perfectly with the mildly sweet red bean paste.
Evolving arrangement taiyaki
Due to the influence of the social media boom in recent years, stylish taiyaki that look great in photos are also on the rise.
Taiyaki is normally made with sweet bean paste in between, but there are also “taiyaki sandwiches” with vegetables and fried foods in between, and white taiyaki with rice flour as the dough, and these cute and stylish taiyaki are... There is no doubt that you will be satisfied not only with the taste but also with the appearance.
Taiyaki sandwich shop “Oyatsu Research Institute” in Nagoya
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Where can I eat taiyaki?
In Japan, taiyaki can be easily purchased at roadside stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets. Especially at roadside shops and food stalls, you can buy piping hot taiyaki on the spot and eat it right away, making it a popular spot among foreign tourists.
Taiyaki restaurants can be found all over Japan, so when you go to a tourist destination, why not look to see if there is one nearby?
summary
Taiyaki, a traditional baked confectionery that has been around since the Edo period, is a valuable part of Japanese food culture. When you visit Japan, be sure to try the local taiyaki!
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