ZOOFOX Taiyaki Fish-shaped Cake Pan, Non-stick Waffle Cake Maker with Long Handle, Pancake Baking Double Pan Mold

Easy to clean and use. Taiyaki releases from mold nicely and fish design is attractive

I love making Japanese food, as authentically as possible. My partner has wanted me to make Taiyaki for a long time so I started by finding a Taiyaki mold that wasn't too pricey... yeah, I'm cheap. Besides, I didn't want to invest a fortune into something I'd never had and didn't even know if either she or I would like them.I admit, I was surprised at the quality of the Zoofox Taiyaki pan. It is heaver than I expected, for an aluminum pan. The build quality is very high quality. It doesn't feel like a cheap knockoff product. I can easily see it lasting for years in our kitchen!The only thing I really needed to get used to was controlling the heat level and the timing, but that is the same with any kind of cooking, whether it is Tiayaki, waffles or pancakes.Oh, and we both loved the Tiakai!

The serving size is actually pretty big for two. I recreated some amazing desserts with it. It’s good for the price. The handle is rather cheap and the heat doesn’t seem to retain well and even around the pan. But it’s amazing for the price.

Easy to use and clean. Filling the shapes evenly takes some practice but kids love the fish shape. Versatile for many fillings

My four-year-old has been obsessed with taiyaki from Somisomi, but it does get prciey when I’m spending $10+ a couple times a week. This pan is reasonably priced and really good quality. It makes perfectly toasty taiyaki, and as you can see from this picture, the kid can’t take their hands off of them.I made the Taro homemade using 2 LB of taro root, one can of sweetened condensed milk, one can of evaporated milk, some salt and vanilla extract. If you can add a little bit of milk, if you want it less thick. I freeze this in a Ziploc bag and last me six months! I found a really great taiyaki recipe online, the trick is to use tapioca flour in combination with all purpose flour. Google “Mochi Taiyaki Waffles” to get the recipe below!1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup Mochiko flour (or tapioca flour)2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cups whole milk2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla