Desiree Koh:
But to find nirvana, you first had to lose yourself in the Nakamise-dori food maze. This is an incredible pancake making machine, blending the best of Tokyo technology with traditional banzai batter.
Desiree Koh:
I love pancakes. These little dollops encase a sweet red bean paste - it's lighter and fluffier than it looks. The pancake melts away in your mouth so red bean paste can spill out.
Desiree Koh:
Now, a more primitive way of making those little pips of pancakes. Batter is gently smeared into these molds, which are lightly heated over little flames as the red bean paste is delicately dolloped into the middle.
Desiree Koh:
I am sorry that I'm just not able to get enough of those pancakes.
Desiree Koh:
All pancakes prettily packaged in traditional wrapping paper, each bearing the emblem of the family that makes them.
Desiree Koh:
Believe it or not, takeout is a luxury in Tokyo as it's generally considered bad form. The Japanese believe that if you order food, you should be served in its rightful manner. However, sometimes you get lucky.
Desiree Koh:
Octopus chowder fill these little griddled balls made from pancake batter.