Limited Edition Takoyaki 'UMAMI' Now Available at Seven-Eleven

A Gourmet Celebration: 'UMAMI Takoyaki' Returns

Starting October 21, 2023, Seven-Eleven Japan is set to relaunch its much-anticipated frozen product, 'Tsukiji Gindako UMAMI Takoyaki'. This exquisite treat, embodying Japan's rich seafood culture, captures the essence of 'umami' with a unique combination of eight types of seafood and a special soy-based sauce. This limited-edition item is available at select Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, including partner retailers like Ito-Yokado and York-Benimaru.

A Taste of the Dodgers’ Stadium

Derived from the popular version served at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, this dish uses the intense flavors of seafood to provide a gourmet experience. The rich blend is meticulously crafted, featuring quality ingredients that promise to deliver the same restaurant-like flavor right in your home. Each piece is carefully hand-rolled, ensuring a delightful chewiness and mouthwatering experience.

Cooking this dish is as easy as pie – simply heat it in the microwave. Get ready to indulge as the aroma fills your kitchen, and you'll feel the tasty umami flavors wash over you with each bite. It's a truly blissful moment that invites you to savor the taste of authentic Japanese street food.

Culinary Collaboration with the Dodgers

This prodigious dish celebrates a collaboration between Hotland Holdings, which operates Tsukiji Gindako, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The partnership, aimed at expanding Japanese cuisine internationally, originally introduced the 'UMAMI Takoyaki' as part of the 2025 season. When it debuted in July during the Major League Gourmet fair, it quickly became a sensation, topping sales in its category and sparking enthusiasm across social media platforms. Enthusiastic fans praised its richness, remarking, "I could eat several!" and hailed its deep seafood flavor.

Reintroducing this beloved item coincides perfectly with the excitement of the baseball season's peak, delivering a comforting and indulgent snack for fans and food lovers alike as they gather to enjoy the games.

Craftsmanship in Every Bite

'Tsukiji Gindako UMAMI Takoyaki' is constructed with a focus on both the batter and the octopus, the star ingredient. The batter is blended with rich, aromatic seaweed and a secret combination of fish stocks, complemented by