Takoyaki at Farmer’s Market
Yay! Found some great takoyaki at the farmer’s market today. First time seeing this vendor here. Really nice guy! After chatting a bit, we found out they are associated with Miyo’s (not sure how, though).
We went early, so they just got setup and it was still hot and fresh and so moist. Very tasty!
They also had some taiyaki (Japanese pancakes) filled with sweet red beans, cheese, or cinnamon apple. We got two red bean pancakes. They were so good too! Still warm and toasty.
Come early because they seemed very popular! I hope this vendor stays here for awhile.
P.S. Stay posted… Bev and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary and went to Fujimamas. 
Man, that was one of the best meals ever! I’ll post again within a week.
May 1st, 2008 at 3:34 am
that looks gross
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I never knew what takoyaki was until I saw it on Anthony Bourdain’s show. Then I was at Shirokiya the other week and saw a new vendor there that serves takoyaki. Didn’t try it but plan to go back sometime soon.
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:46 am
Yum…how early did you go? By the way, happy anniversary!
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:20 am
James,
I love takoyaki. I only get to eat it when the vendor visits Shirokiya though….Which means that it is not too often.
Glad you had a great time at Fujimama’s. I tried to find the shop in Tokyo when I was there and found that I had ventured in the wrong direction by about a 100 yards.
Congrats to you and Bev!
May 5th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Hey James - Happy Anniversary to you and Bev!
May 6th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Just discovered your blog. Great work. I’ll be checking in often.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Congratulations on your Anniversary!
I’m also a fan of the Shirokiya takoyaki and am so glad they have a permanent stall now. Taiyaki I don’t get to have as often but I love it when I do find it. Great additions to the Hilo Farmer’s Market!
May 9th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
thanks guys!
reid, yeah actually this is the first time i had takoyaki, so i was super excited! i was going to get some from shirokiya, but they closed before i got there.
hattie, welcome to my blog!
Lori, wooohoo, so they have a permanent stand now? I will have to check it out next time I’m on Oahu.
i love takoyaki! i think it’s awesome they serve it with mayonaisse
June 10th, 2008 at 7:55 am
That looks delicious. They have the taiyaki at Miyo’s too. I had the red bean one. The red bean is sweet but a little to much breading for my liking. Still, it won’t stop me from eating it., because it is good. =)
Looks like we’ll have to make a special stop to the Farmer’s Market just for this guy.
July 14th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Shoots, every time I go into Shirokiya Ala Moana (at night), the Takoyaki vendor is already closed. I need to get out there on the weekend soon and try some of these Takoyaki things. Sounds interesting.
Marukai sells a Takoyaki kit that includes the special iron with the half-spere shapes in it, which you heat up on your stove top. But nah, I’d rather just buy it from a vendor.