Smell those steamy, salty takoyaki, warm
dough, and Japanese mayo? That, my friends, is the essence of street food. Ichiban
Takoyaki is a food outlet under JC Global Sdn. Bhd. that offers various
delicious munchies and light meals for customers who are on the go and wants something simple.
The concept is straightforward; you order, grab and go. This halal certificate fast food
chain can be spotted in five different shopping malls in Johor Bahru. Since it
is just a small fast food stand, you can only find bar-like seating for a quick
bite. Specialises in Japanese and Taiwanese delicacies, this one instantly became
the talk of the town due to its delicious and authentic street food.
The eatery serves quite a number of
delicacy including takoyaki, kaya balls, waffle, twist potato, crepe, corn,
hotdog, and chicken shop. If you have never heard of takoyaki before, you
should definitely try it. It is a flour grilled ball that consists of green
onion, ginger, and octopus as fillings. The dish is best consume with the
special takoyaki sauce that taste like oyster sauce, mayonnaise, and Bonito
flakes. This snack is famous in Osaka, Japan, but having it here which also
tastes almost the same as the originals make it a lot easier for the locals to enjoy it.
Kaya Balls are also another popular item here
at Ichiban Takoyaki. The fluffy green balls are filled with delicious kaya
filling and if you eat it warm, you can taste the tasty kaya burst and melts in
your mouth. Ichiban Takoyaki might just be a simple stall located in a few
malls around Johor Bahru, but its delicious and quality food really made it
stand out from the rest.
