@ilovekarlsballs: 🎥 IN THE KITCHEN WITH KARL – Ep. 6 Why am I massaging this octopus like this? 🐙 This isn’t a spa day — it’s serious prep. That white flesh? It holds water. We break it down by hand to tenderize and remove excess moisture before the boil — for a cleaner, softer, more flavorful bite. 💥 Most takoyaki shops don’t do this. We’re one of the ONLY ones in the U.S. that does. And you can taste the difference. 📍 Pull up this Saturday — July 20 📍 JAPAN Fes @ Times Square (7th Ave, 53–54 St) 🕙 10AM–6PM 👇 Ever seen octopus prepped like this? Comment below 🧠💭 #karlsballs #takoyaki #octopusprep #nycfoodie #popupchef @JAPAN Fes New York/ジャパンフェス