14.12.2016 Snack
@ Gindaco & Croissant Taiyaki KL Pavilion Elite (click to Google Map)KL Pavilion Elite
Azuki Red Bean Tayaki 鯛焼き $7.50
Teritama Takoyaki(x6) たこ焼き $13.90
Review: At lunch walking past Pavilion to Lot 10, saw the Mascots of Gindaco and Croissant Taiyaki parading the mall. Last week, I tried the Takoyaki (nice), today was the official opening of the two Japanese street food eateries at KL Pavilion Elite. So, before heading home in the evening, I went to try the Azuki Red Bean, which is a street food in Japanese called Taiyaki 鯛焼き.
I was actually quite confused about the two names of Gindaco & Croissant Taiyaki, both are prominent Stall names (I think) of which I am not sure but in KL, maybe its two different operators or just one. But in Japan, Gindaco is a type of food stall chain all over Japan and its famous for its Takoyaki (octopus balls) as well as the traditional Taiyaki (fish shaped desert with different fillings). I guess it could be the same here. Maybe Croissant Taiyaki is owned by Gindaco which sells multiple branded street foods.
The Taiyaki 鯛焼きbeing a traditional fish shaped cake, is believed to have originated in Tokyo in Meiji era, and now can be found all over Japan, especially at food courts of supermarkets and Japanese festivals. I have tried this street food many times in Japan. I chose the Azuki Red Bean Taiyaki, but there are also other fillings like custard, vanilla ice cream, chocolate, macha, and cheese fillings. However Azuki Red Bean is the traditional version.
Buy why Croissant Taiyaki (Croissant + Taiyaki) ? Maybe its a fusion type compared to Japanese Taikyaki or maybe name made to appeal to west with the French word Croissant. But I personally find it the same after tasting the version in Japan and at Pavilion Elite, or maybe I forgot how it tasted like in Japan (20++ years ago).
I also tried the Teritama Takoyaki which is not the flagship Takoyaki by Gindaco. Anyway, it is just the same Takoyaki but topped with Egg+Mayonnaise; next time, I shall stick to the traditional Takoyaki, LOL !
Rating: 3 / 5
@ Gindaco & Croissant Taiyaki KL Pavilion Elite (click to Google Map)KL Pavilion Elite
Azuki Red Bean Tayaki 鯛焼き $7.50
Teritama Takoyaki(x6) たこ焼き $13.90
Review: At lunch walking past Pavilion to Lot 10, saw the Mascots of Gindaco and Croissant Taiyaki parading the mall. Last week, I tried the Takoyaki (nice), today was the official opening of the two Japanese street food eateries at KL Pavilion Elite. So, before heading home in the evening, I went to try the Azuki Red Bean, which is a street food in Japanese called Taiyaki 鯛焼き.
I was actually quite confused about the two names of Gindaco & Croissant Taiyaki, both are prominent Stall names (I think) of which I am not sure but in KL, maybe its two different operators or just one. But in Japan, Gindaco is a type of food stall chain all over Japan and its famous for its Takoyaki (octopus balls) as well as the traditional Taiyaki (fish shaped desert with different fillings). I guess it could be the same here. Maybe Croissant Taiyaki is owned by Gindaco which sells multiple branded street foods.
The Taiyaki 鯛焼きbeing a traditional fish shaped cake, is believed to have originated in Tokyo in Meiji era, and now can be found all over Japan, especially at food courts of supermarkets and Japanese festivals. I have tried this street food many times in Japan. I chose the Azuki Red Bean Taiyaki, but there are also other fillings like custard, vanilla ice cream, chocolate, macha, and cheese fillings. However Azuki Red Bean is the traditional version.
Buy why Croissant Taiyaki (Croissant + Taiyaki) ? Maybe its a fusion type compared to Japanese Taikyaki or maybe name made to appeal to west with the French word Croissant. But I personally find it the same after tasting the version in Japan and at Pavilion Elite, or maybe I forgot how it tasted like in Japan (20++ years ago).
I also tried the Teritama Takoyaki which is not the flagship Takoyaki by Gindaco. Anyway, it is just the same Takoyaki but topped with Egg+Mayonnaise; next time, I shall stick to the traditional Takoyaki, LOL !
Rating: 3 / 5
