Gindaco is a popular Japanese chain specializing in takoyaki, fried octopus balls. The piping hot fritters are filled with chunky bits of octopus tentacles, tempura bits and pickled ginger.

Takoyaki is a popular Japanese snack. A piece of octopus is fried inside a wheat flour batter, then topped with bonito flakes, seaweed, mayonnaise, and tare (a thick, salty sauce). Sukiyaki is ...