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Takoyaki Pan


If you love the Japanese dish Tokoyaki than you may want to purchase a Takoyaki Pan to make your own at home.  A Takoyaki Pan will come in either electric non-stick, cast iron or cast-aluminum stovetop styles.  The number of round wells of each pan range from 12 to 24.  It is all a matter of personal preference since both work real well in making delicious takoyaki.

Takoyaki is fried or grilled octopus that is a popular Japanese snack-type food made like a round dumpling using pancake batter.  It is basically in the same “family” as the Danish ebleskiver using a special pan with deep round wells with the same procedure in cooking, turning as the round pancake cooks.  Here are several of the best-rated Takoyaki Pans for you to consider:

The Takoyaki Pan with Wooden Handle  by JapanBargin is made with 12 holes which is one of the smaller versions of this type of pan, but has received a 5 star rating from happy users! 

Pros:

  • Made of cast iron with a smooth surface for durability
  • Small enough for easy storage even with small kitchens
  • Makes delicious takoyaki quickly once pan is reheated real hot

Cons:

  • Wooden handle is screwed in and must be tightened periodically
  • Weighs 4 lbs which can be too heavy for some
  • Instructions are in Japanese and need to search for instructions in English

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This Electric Japanese Takoyaki Pan comes with 18 holes and is very easy to use.  Just plug it in, turn on and wait till it heats up and then cook the delicious takoyaki pancakes for your family. 

This style of Japanese Takoyaki Pan can be used right on the dinner table so you can serve hot pancakes right to the dish and waiting hungry guests or family members.

Another good choice is a Large Takoyaki Pan that  is made of cast-iron and comes with 24 holes.  Cast iron can last a lifetime if taken care of properly.  They need to be seasoned and washed with warm water.  I always reheat to dry any excess moisture so it doesn’t sit in the wells which may cause rust.

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