Octopus is one of those ingredients that can be too intimidating to cook with at home, but is worth seeking out. Try it at a sit down dinner (Le Bernadin never fails to impress) or as a quick and tasty on-the-go treat, like the Takoyaki from Otafuku (you get to stab it and eat it off a stick!). If you are feeling adventurous, check out a recipe for Octopus with Spicy Tangerine Citronette from Babbo.

I’m In The Kitchen Sandwich Board: NYC’s Best Octopus Dishes
August 10, 2012

Charred Octopus “a la plancha” at Le Bernardin
Served with a green olive and black garlic emulsion and sundried tomato sauce vierge
Midtown West; 155 West 51st Street; (212)-554-1515

Takoyaki at Otafuku
Wheat flour battered and fried balls of octopus with takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo and dried bonito flakes
East Village; 236 East 9th Street; (212)353-8503

Fusilli at Marea
Red with braised octopus, bone marrow
Columbus Circle; 240 Central Park South; (212) 582-5100

Octopus Salad at Motorino
Served with fingerling potatoes, red onions, celery, capers, and chili oil
East Village and Brooklyn; 349 East 12th Street; (212) 777-2644

Char-grilled Octopus at Zenon Taverna
Topped with oregano, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar
Astoria, Queens; 34-10 31 Avenue; (718) 956-0133

Want to try your hand at making your own octopus dish? Babbo is featuring Octopus with Spicy Tangerine Citronette as their Recipe of the Month, check it out here!