Our motorcycle needed a bit of a spa treatment, so I figured it might be best to finally let it have a shower. The guys at Nice Carwash didn't give us a long wait, but sitting in the waiting chair got us starving.
So we ventured out and drove to the town plaza. In the church parking lot sits Boki's Takoyaki, probably my favorite Takoyaki place ever.
Take note: I've never eaten a real takoyaki served in an authentic Jap place, but of all the Takoyaki stands I've invested my shoestring-tied Pesos to, I find Boki's to be the best.
If Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake, Takoyaki is its rounded version. I've tried Okonomiyaki in an authentic Japanese restaurant once, the batter and sauce is almost identical to Takoyaki.
What I love about Boki's though is unlike most Tako places, they serve these balls with a slightly chewy texture and a thin crispy outer layer. Like most cheap Takoyaki stands, it competes in price but the batter makes a huge difference... they also top it with heaps of Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes)!
I got a 4-piece garlic cheese for PHP 50 (~$1). This one's very filling, so this is what we Filipinos call sulit!
Ahh, nothing beats a humble food stall that serves great food. Since Takoyakis are selling like hotcakes, they are usually cooked rushed. Soggy batter, almost raw veggie fillings...
But this one from Boki's is made to perfection, if not almost. It's me and my son's favorite spot.
