Taiyaki is Japan's iconic fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste and more. This first-timer's guide covers taiyaki's 115-year history, mold choices, batter tips, creative fillings, and troubleshooting so you can make this beloved Japanese street food at home.

Tonpeiyaki is Osaka's viral egg wrap: a savory pork belly and cabbage omelette topped with okonomiyaki sauce and Kewpie mayo. Learn its fascinating origin story, the potato starch technique for a perfect fold, and how to make it at home in about 20 minutes.

The secret to great Japanese street food isn't the base — it's the finishing layer. Learn how tare, aonori, and beni shoga work together as a deliberate umami stack, and how to use them at home.