Kasian House 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.

Awesome pan. I seasoned it once prior to using and i was able to turn batter and make balls. I have a glass topped infrared stove top and the thick cast iron cooked food evenly. My kids love it when i run pancake batter through it (i use less baking powder). If you're competent with cast iron i would definitely go with this one. If you're not, its not hard to figure out with a little effort. While it does not have a handle that can facilitate moving and rotating it with bare hands, you can hook a utensil into one of the handle holes and move it around that way instead of fiddling around with mits. A bit smaller then i imagined but it's the perfect size for making two servings. I did remove a couple little bumps inside two of the cups with a chisel because it bothered me and I'm a metalworker. It worked fine before but i wanted the holes to be a bit cleaner for easier turning.

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.

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.

This is a very poor quality product. Doesn't stay put on the gas range, very difficult to clean and even more difficult to use unless you use tons of oil, food items will stick. Wish I could return this product for a better item. Complete waste of money!

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.

Having lived in Europe, I've been looking for just the right pan to be making the wonderful Dutch Poffertje in. This cast iron pan is perfect! Well-built and easy to use, once we get going with a Poffertje recipe, we are set! Highly recommend!

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.

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.

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.