Is Takoyaki supposed to be gooey inside?!?

If you have ever been to Japan, it’s likely you will encounter a food called Takoyaki. These are popular snacks also called octopus balls. Basically, they consist of minced octopus and other ingredients coated in a wheat-based batter and molded into a ball shape. When tourists eat Takoyaki, many are disappointed to find out they are gooey inside. Read the full post here: https://www.bitemybun.com/is-takoyaki-supposed-to-be-gooey-inside/ If you like Japanese food, you should get our free recipe quick guide, it's the ultimate EASY quick guide with our favorite recipes: https://www.bitemybun.com/free-japanese-cookbook/ In fact, there have been a number of forums where people go back and forth wondering whether Takoyaki is supposed to be gooey inside or whether this is just the product of an unskilled chef. Yes, takoyaki is supposed to be gooey inside. It has a crisp exterior and a soft interior. However, it is not supposed to be runny. If the Takoyaki is runny, it means it is undercooked. But if it is overcooked, it will be too tough. IS TAKOYAKI SUPPOSED TO BE GOOEY INSIDE? I’ve looked at a few recipes for Takoyaki and none of them say that the balls are supposed to have a gooey texture. On the other hand, none of them say they will not.