Gindaco Takoyaki rolls savoury octopus balls with flair, says Tan Wen Hui.
Mmm…takoyaki! Flavoursome and tantalising, these little octopus balls, as they are known in English, whet your appetite for more goodies to come. And Tsukiji Gindaco knows best – this little eatery specialises in making tasty takoyaki with a unique flavour to boot; you can never get enough of this eatery’s little goodness.
Tsukiji Gindaco takoyaki. Photo Credits: SgForums
Situated in the food hall and on the lower-most basement floor of ION Orchard shopping centre, Tsukiji Gindaco is a casual eatery which boasts a seating capacity of 30. Despite its limited space, Tsukiji Gindaco is blessed with a steady stream of patrons since its inception in mid 2009. Patrons from all walks of lives stream in and out of this casual eatery, all thanks to its great-tasting food. What’s more, the food is cooked to perfection by a group of dedicated local chefs who learnt their skills from their Japanese masters; food preparation is done within a matter of minutes.
What’s Good: Original Tsukiji Gindaco Takoyaki – check! Tsukiji Gindaco places a lot of emphasis on its cash cow, the takoyaki. These little octopus balls are crispy on the outside and soft inside, and comes with an octopus tentacle each which makes it chewy. Select either four, or eight pieces depending on how hungry you are.
And it gets better; partons are entitled to choose their sauce for an enhanced flavour. Choose original flavour, leek and cod, or egg and mayonnaise according to your preference. Of course, original is the preferred for both locals and Japanese.
An enjoyable side dish to have, Tsukiji Gindaco takoyaki are best consumed with its eatery’s signature Osaka yakisoba. Hint: Japanese expatriates and rank-and-file employees simply love hanging out at Tsukiji Gindaco.
To complete your meal, refresh yourself with a glass of iced matcha green tea to prevent feeling bloated, especially after a long day at work.
The Damage: Be prepared to spend around $14 on your takoyaki, yakisoba and drink of choice. Otherwise, its $3.60 for four pieces of original Tsukiji Gindaco takoyaki, and $8.40 for eight pieces, that’s if you were to breakdown your costs. The Osaka yakisoba is priced at $6.80 per plate.
The Wait: Two to five minutes, depending on the time of day.
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Posted on November 13, 2011
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