Think you can only get good takoyaki in Osaka?
Nah, think again.
Tako King Honten in Sapporo serves all sorts of takoyaki, those lovely little balls of batter filled with octopus. They've got plenty of different flavours to choose from, and they're known for their soft, almost melty texture.
But here's something else you should try: their Napolitan-style pasta. Get it with cheese. Trust me.
Now, if you're European, you might be wondering what the heck Napolitan is. It's a very Japanese take on pasta, usually made with ketchup, giving it a slightly sweet, tomatoey flavour. It's probably enough to make an Italian cry.
But you know what? It's bloody delicious, especially with cheese.
And then there's the building itself.
From the outside, the whole place looks so crooked and wonky that I genuinely wouldn't be surprised if it collapsed one day. I'm sure it's perfectly fine, but let's just say the architecture doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
Still, sometimes you've got to take a few risks in life for good food.
If you're looking for takoyaki in Sapporo, especially somewhere a bit rough around the edges with plenty of character, Tako King Honten is worth checking out.