Japanese street food: takoyaki, gyoza, kara-age


























"Brookline’s popular ramen shop Ganko Ittetsu has a must-try sibling restaurant, Gantetsu-Ya, which is conveniently located right across the hallway from the packed noodle joint. Gantetsu-Ya focuses on karaage, a deep-fried, bite-sized Japanese chicken preparation, which is served with one of three house-made sauces: garlic ponzu, Thai curry, and spicy Korean gochujang. The karaage, always made to order, are deeply savory and juicy on the inside." - Valerie Li Stack

"Takoyaki (fried octopus balls) is the star at this Ganko Ittetsu Ramen sibling (and neighbor). Gantetsu-Ya’s menu is brief and brilliant: takoyaki, gyoza, and kara-age (Japanese fried chicken). Gantetsu-Ya is open for takeout." - Karen Wilber

"As Ganko’s newer sibling and neighbor, Gantetsu-ya serves Japanese street food and contributes to the growing concentration of Japanese eateries in Coolidge Corner." - Terrence Doyle

"A newly opened sibling and neighbor to the local ramen restaurant that focuses on Japanese street food, offering items like takoyaki and other casual, shareable snacks." - Terrence Doyle

"Opened as a sibling to popular Brookline ramen shop Ganko Ittetsu, Gantetsu-Ya is serving Japanese street food next door, including fried octopus balls." - Terrence Doyle