Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a Japanese snack in the shape of little round balls containing pieces of octopus. Tako-yaki literally translates to “octopus-grilled/fried” and some people may call it “Grilled Octopus Balls” or “Octopus Dumplings”. 

Japanese cakes encompass a wide variety of sweet treats, ranging from traditional wagashi (Japanese confections) to modern Western-influenced cakes.