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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Philly's first takoyaki eatery

Philly will get a different sort of Japanese eatery in January.

Maru Global Takoyaki, in a Washington Square West  storefront (255 S. 10th St.), will feature the round pancakes known as takoyaki that are a Japanese street-food staple.

Chef Ryo Igarashi (a veteran of Jose Garces’ orbit) and his wife, Nicole (whose family owns Walt’s King of Crabs), are behind the 17-seater, which is aiming to do mainly takeout.

Ryo Igarashi will prepare takoyaki, stuffed with bits of seafood, meat, or cheese; grilled to order; and topped with sauces.

The couple says ingredients will be locally farmed, organic, and sustainable.

Opening is pegged for Jan. 25.
 
Posted by Michael Klein @ 9:34 AM  Permalink | File Under: TableTalk | 5 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:45 PM, 12/01/2009
    Im in!
    — Chaz2008
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:10 PM, 12/01/2009
    Takoyaki, by definition, is stuffed with octopus. Tako=octopus, yaki=grill. They are delicious, and hopefully the new place will sell them for low prices as they are in Japan. It would be great to get another place in Philly that serves non-sushi Japanese food.
    — AreaMan


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