Cast Iron Griddle for Making Poffertjes Pancake Balls, Takoyaki, and Thai Kanom Krok and Other SMALL Desserts, 1.5" DIAMETER Half Sphere Molds, Pre-Seasoned

I am so glad I took a chance on a product that did NOT have a review. The thing is I have been trying different takoyaki pans(electric, aluminum with nonstick coating etc), some strange cast iron takoyaki pans that looked like black paint and also danish type pans(ball size is too big) to make takoyaki here in US. Non-stick coated aluminum pans were o.k. They r good at first but I find u either scratch the nonstick coating off while in use and was only a short term usage. Other 'cast iron type' takoyaki pans (I tried similarly shaped but in square pan shape) purported to be cast iron did not seem to be cast iron at all. I have used lodge cast iron pans and know how to season. Those never properly seasoned. All of these pans were eventually tossed. Then I found this Kasian cast iron and ordered somewhat reluctantly. It arrived yesterday and this morning I tried it. The pan arrived without any strange grease or smell and was pristine and was pre-seasoned similar to Lodge. I lightly oiled for making takoyaki and none stuck, heat was even(as one would expect from cast iron pan). I love it so far and so glad I took a chance! The price of pan was cheap for the quality you are getting and the size of the ball is perfect. One batch makes good size serving for two. Please let the picture speak for itself! Third picture shows pan after it cooked two batches of takoyaki. Nothing sticks, and should last life-time!

I seldom give reviews but this item is an exception. Great product + great customer service = 5 stars.An honest mistake was made and I tried to contact the seller. An immediate resolution was made on their end and got the replacement in 2 days.As for the product, it's thick and well made. The first time I used it, I tried pancake batter with choco chips since I was still waiting for my takoyaki kit. As expected, it did not stick and the heat distribution was pretty good. The people that said their food got stuck, I'm pretty sure it's a user error issue as there's a proper way of cooking on cast irons.

Holes are smaller than expected. a little bit difficult to turn the balls in small holes. If I use nonstick sprayer its not sticking otherwise it's sticking. Heat is more in the center so first need to turn the middle ones quick then turn the corners is better, It looks nice pretty useful. cleaning easy.Thanks

I love this takoyaki pan. It is nice and solid and seems like it'll pick up some good seasoning with use. It makes smallish but very good takoyaki and I'm glad to have one that I don't have to worry about it losing its coating like the non-stick ones I've seen. I am confident it will hold up to my takoyaki obsession for many years.

This is a nice pan for Kanom Krok. However the holes are way too small, which makes cooking and retrieving them a challenge. The handles on mine are very rough. My husband is going to have to buy a metal file and smooth it out. It is easy to clean after seasoning it properly about 5 times.

To make small Dutch pancakes..I was very disappointed… the batter didn’t cook well in the pan… and stuck… couldn’t flip the small pancakes!!

Very fine product. Sturdy and pretty.New users - please be mindful of the instructions - use more oil first couple of times to season it more. And wait before turning till it is well done on one side. That way it comes off easily. I learnt this on my second attempt. So don’t give up. It’s a very nice product. Will recommend to my friends.

I had takoyaki in Osaka and was recently reminded they were easy to make. Looked up the pans and selected this one as it wasn't too small (amount made in one batch) and not too big. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but there seem to be a lot of fun things to make besides takoyaki and the cast iron is similar to any new preseasoned cast iron pan. Expect to have years of fun with it.

I saved the packaging just in case I needed to return it (there were no comments on this item), but this turned out to be the BEST Takoyaki grill pan I've ever had. I don't like non-stick coating as it tends to wear off, and I also prefer cast iron than aluminum alloy that many traditional Takoyaki pans were made out of.

It's heavy and sturdy. Easy to clean. Doesn't require seasoning before use.Doesn't balance well on gas hob and the handles become extremely hot making it difficult to handle.

This Kasian griddle is not suitable for mak8ng poffertjes which was its intended purpose for me. The holes are too small. It also started showing small rust patches in corners after one-time use despite following the appropriate cleaning instructions. I've only had it just over a week and used it once. I cannot judge how it would work for the asian-style fish cakes etc.