Best places: Okonomiyaki restaurants in Japan

Compact restaurant with griddle tables for cook-your-own pancakes with savory fillings.

👍👍 My husband and I had a great time at Ron. The food was amazing! The okonomiyaki had lots of toppings, the oysters were plump and flavorful, and the Hiroshima wagyu was nicely seasoned. The owners were also so friendly and kind, and were very accommodating to my husband's special dietary request. Sup...

👍👍 I loved this place so much! We didn’t mind waiting for a seat because we could have a drink and the atmosphere was really good. It was completely different to everywhere else we have eaten in Japan. We loved the choices available (especially for vegetarians/vegans), the cheap drinks (self service,...

👍👍 Absolutely delicious Monja!! The vibes in the restaurant were so awesome, and although it was packed, you still get attention really quickly from the staff. Shoutout to the lovable servers cooking up our monja and okonomiyaki~ The food was amazing and it is definitely worth a trip back just to eat t...

Bustling eatery known for its traditional okonomiyaki pancakes made with meat, noodles & cabbage.

👍👍 I'm so happy that my flight was cancelled due to Typhoon and I had to stay overnight in Hiroshima. I've found this place by accident and I love it! The food is super delicious, prices low and the owner is a great guy. Lovely meal and pleasent conversation, not everywhere you can experience this comb...

👍👍 It’s hard to capture in a review how wonderful and magical of an experience we had at Teppan Tavern. Hands down the best meal we had in Japan, and probably the most incredible all-around dining experience I’ve ever had! We had a reservation at 5pm and were warmly welcomed by the owners (a married co...

Intimate manga-themed eatery serving traditional noodle dishes, as well as beer & sake.

👍👍 We've been in Japan for two weeks now, one in Tokyo and the other in Sendai. This was our first night in Kyoto and after a day of Monkeys and Manga we walked past this place and decided to give it a try. I'm so very glad we did. Not only was the food delicious, the cook was incredibly friendl...

👍👍 In Tsukishima, a cozy Monjayaki restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. The sizzling sound of Monjayaki, Tokyo's savory pancake, fills the air. The lively atmosphere is accentuated by the aroma of grilled ingredients. Patrons enjoy customizing their dishes, choosing from a variety of fresh t...

😐 Reasonable quality place but nowhere near as good as many restaurants we’ve eaten in Japan, so we were disappointed, particularly in light of all the great reviews. Possibly all customers when we were there were tourists which we think may explain the strangely high rating (4.6 currently - there’s j...

👍👍 Cosy eatery with helpful and polite owners! Make your own okonomiyaki and have a picture! Came straight after my visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden pavilion)!

Cozy, laid-back eatery specializing in traditional savory pancakes cooked on an open grill.

👍👍 Amazing Okonomiyaki, I recommend it for anyone visiting Hiroshima to go here and enjoy this great dish. English menu available. I recommend getting a reservation, but if you are lucky, like us, there is still a spot after a short wait.

👍👍 We didn’t make a reservation but luckily they had a free table for two. The ‘mixed’ okonomiyaki was DELICIOUS and the yakisoba too. The chef (and probably the owner) was very friendly and kind, the food came in a very short time, which we really appreciated since we were very hungry. There is a nice...

👍👍 Lovely owner. Super helpful. Food tastes great. Definitely worth going there. Really enjoyed it. The owner was closing when we arrived she opened up again and served us food.

👍👍 Not just the best Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima, but almost definitely the best in the world. Nowhere else have I been served okonomiyaki with tomatoes and mushrooms covered in delicious melted cheese, in addition to having cheese and soba layered throughout the cake. I can't stop craving this place. It...

👍👍 Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. English menu available. I recommend a seat at the grill if you are one or two people. The chef gave me permission to record him making my okonomiyaki so I could show the folks back home.

👍👍 This is a small and homely restaurant with a super passionate owner. The restaurant is run by the chef and his wife so we had to wait a while for the the food to arrive. However, that did not disappoint us at all because we were blown away by the food. I highly recommend the beef rump stake as well...