How to order Takoyaki (타코야키) in Korea
Octopus batter balls cooked in a dimpled pan and finished with sauce and bonito flakes. In Seoul they are street-stall food, sold eight or fourteen to a tray.
Say it to order
타코야키 주세요
Takoyaki juseyo
Quick facts
- 타코야키
- ta-ko-ya-ki
- 1 of 5
- ₩4,500–8,000
- About 15 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
The centre is molten. Split each ball and let it cool for a moment rather than biting straight in.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Takoyaki in Korean?
- Say “타코야키 주세요” (Takoyaki juseyo).
- Is Takoyaki spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Takoyaki cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩4,500–8,000.
- How do you eat Takoyaki?
- The centre is molten. Split each ball and let it cool for a moment rather than biting straight in.
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