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With its origin traced back to Japan, this delightful dish with its unique flavor has recently drawn a crowd of young enthusiasts in Saigon.
Explore Saigon and Delight in the Squid Pancake Experience
Indulging in street food is a must-have experience for travelers in Saigon. With the richness and allure of various dishes, this culinary paradise will not disappoint you.
While many familiar dishes grace the streets, the grilled squid pancake appears like a storm 'making waves'. In Saigon, you'll find many streets with people lining up to taste or buy these enticing cakes.
As one of the specialties from Osaka (Japan), the cake is known as Takoyaki. Originally a soft, baked cake with octopus filling, Takoyaki impresses any palate that has the pleasure of tasting it.
The cake is made from primary ingredients such as wheat flour and octopus, accompanied by various spices. Wheat flour is mixed thoroughly with water to create a luscious mixture. Octopus is boiled until tender and cut into pearl-like pieces. The filling also includes finely chopped cabbage and a hint of ginger, depending on the cook.
After completing the preparation of ingredients and baking molds, the mixture is evenly poured into the molds one by one. A little extra can be added to make the cakes more plentiful. Next, the molds are placed on the stove for grilling on one side for about 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, bamboo sticks are used to flip the small cakes evenly. Grill until the cakes are cooked, turning a golden brown.
The enticing octopus cakes emerge with an attractive golden brown color, piping hot. The cook adds mayonnaise sauce, okonomiyaki sauce, shredded bonito, and aonori seaweed powder to achieve the authentic flavor. The completed cake has a crispy outer layer, tender and chewy octopus meat blended with a salty, spicy, and sweet aroma from various sauces that will make it irresistible.
Sold at street stalls, yet the quality of the cakes is no less than those in shops. Nevertheless, many people still choose to eat at street vendors. Enjoying the dish amidst the vibrant sounds of the street is the true way to experience it.
To savor this dish, diners can head to Nguyen Thi Thap Street (District 7), Ngo Tat To Street (Binh Thanh District), Tran Hung Dao Street (District 5), Tung Thien Vuong Street (District 8), or Bao Tan Thang Embankment (Tan Phu District).
If you don't prefer eating at street stalls, you can visit the addresses on Nguyen Hue Street (District 1), Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (District 1), or Le Thanh Ton Street (District 1), which are establishments with indoor seating.
According to Vnexpress reports
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJune 3, 2016
